How To Stop Smoking During Pregnancy
by / 7454 readsTo stop smoking is a tough thing to do. It’s just ain’t easy. But now that you’re pregnant, stopping has never been so important….
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Everyone understands that parenting is not as easy as it seems. Being a parent is challenging. It is a process of promoting the physical, emotional, and social development of our children from the day they were born to a lifetime. Despite all the challenges and difficulties you have to endure, don’t ever regret being a parent. You will be happy when you see your children happy, grow up healthy, and successful. You will feel proud and happy as well! The sweetness of parenting goes a long way and it will stay for a lifetime. For the best parenting tips and stories, stay tuned at this page!
Rubber Duckies: Are Your Child’s Bath Toys Clean?
by / 7234 readsRubber duckies are duck shaped toys, yellow in colour and have a flat base for it to float on water. And, it is also…
What to Do If You Find Your Child Lying to You
by / 5732 readsWhy do children lie? Children lie because they want to get something they want or avoid consequences or even get out of something they…
8 Tips On How To Parent Your Preteen
by / 6421 readsPreteens are teens under the age of 13 and are between the age of 9 to 12. They are our bubbly and cuddly little…
Baby laundry detergent – Is it really necessary?
by / 32710 readsWhile preparing for the arrival of your baby, you will be washing tons of cute little baby clothes, sheets, towels and also blankets. It…
Want To Go The Extra Mile For Your Kids? Try These Ideas
by / 6857 readsGrowing up, it makes a lot of difference if you have loving and supportive parents. The world is a scary place, and if your…
Tips for Raising an Independent and Self-Reliant Child
by / 7031 readsAs parents, one if the most important goals is to raise an independent and self-reliant child. Of course, they still have to rely on…
5 Things You Should Say To Your Children Every Day
by / 4525 readsAs parents, we sometimes forget to express our appreciation for our children. Little did we know, that every word we say can make our…
5 Ways to Raising A Child With ADHD
by / 5556 readsAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental disorders in children. It can extend to their teenage years, or…
3 Surprising Benefits of being Older Parents
by / 4861 readsWe often hear this almost everyday, people around you talk about why you have to get married at an early age, right? Even the…
5 Ridiculous Parenting Advice You Always Hear From Non-Parents
by / 5776 readsHave you ever realised that non-parents always love to give you parenting advice on how to manage your kids? Some of the advices are…
6 Advice & Tips For Stepparents
by / 5589 readsIt is known that not all marriages are first-timers. There are a quarter of marriages which will eventually form stepfamilies. Blending two different families…
Why do babies become calm when they are carried?
by / 5728 readsIt is like a usual thing to do to stop babies from crying; you have to lift them up. Have you ever wondered why…
4 Positive Ways to Discipline Your Child
by / 4652 readsAs a parent, in your eyes, your child may be a perfect little angel but sometimes, they can also be a little bit too…
Family first: 10 Best Indoor Playgrounds For Toddlers In KL
by / 8465 readsThinking of where to bring your little ones to on this upcoming holiday? Before we get deeper into this article, do you still remember…
5 Things to Consider Before Sharing Your Baby’s Photos on Social Media
by / 4461 readsBefore you knew you were pregnant, you were sharing everything from your food to your manicure. Every single moment of your life, you updated…
Pregnancy Sex – 4 Important Things That You Should Know
by / 4744 readsIf you want to get pregnant, you have sex. But what about pregnancy sex? Will it hurt the baby? It’s not rare for pregnant…
4 Simple Contraception Methods
by / 4736 readsOver the years, the choice of contraceptive methods increased largely and it is important to use contraception to avoid unplanned pregnancies and enables people…
Top 5 Threats Every Parent Makes To Scare Their Kid
by / 4986 readsGrowing up we hear common phrases our mothers use on us when we act out. You know that moment when your children are going…
5 ways to teach your child gratitude and being grateful
by / 4672 readsGratitude. We’ve heard Oprah Winfrey advocating gratitude and speaks of the wonders. But teaching someone gratitude, especially your child is not easy at all….
5 ways to speak constructively to your kids
by / 5352 readsAs mothers, our words are powerful. Our words can build our children up, teach them about love, judgement and tolerance. However, sometimes our words…
Marital Abuse #3: Learn What is A Toxic Relationship And Save Your Daughter!
by / 4102 readsTo begin with, what is a toxic relationship? A toxic relationship is a relationship that causes harm to a partner with or without intention. The most…
Enough Of Saying No To Your Kids, They’re Not Your Pets
by / 5899 readsHave you ever counted the number of times you’ve said “no” to your child? When they whine for a cookie before dinner, when they…
5 Reasons To Send Your Daughter To An All-Girls School
by / 6083 readsThe Straits Times once published a forum claiming that same-sex schools did not prepare kids for life. But those who were once in an…
3 Ways to Solve Sibling Jealousy
by / 6183 readsAs much as we try to make our kids feel equally loved, we have been accused of favouritism at least once or twice. All the…
5 Things Parents Should Do to Raise a More Confident Kid
by / 6228 readsConfidence is a crucial thing to have in life whether you are a kid or a grown up. Why? Without confidence you will end…
Marital Abuse #1: Does practicing Islam encourage women to stay in abusive relationships?
by / 4012 readsDomestic violence or marital abuse is not specific to any religious or racial group. It happens to no matter what group and/or where you…
3 best Malaysian theme parks to go with your children
by / 4528 readsIn this period of school holidays and celebration time, it is essential to spend some quality time with your kid. To help you with…
Shaken Baby Syndrome Can Lead to Permanent Brain Damage
by / 6132 readsShaken baby syndrome is a form of severe brain injury that happened when you shake a baby vigorously and forcefully. It is also known…
How Do I Know If My Child Is Keeping Up With Their Peers?
by / 4553 readsAs they grow older, your child will go to kindergarten and receive formal education in schools. During this period, your child constructs their perception…
Sex Education #9: My child is watching porn ?!
by / 8480 readsThe consumption of pornography (or porn) is forbidden to young people under the age of eighteen. Yet, many teenagers, alone or with friends, watch…
Sex Education #8: Catcalling – How to teach your son to respect women
by / 7577 readsTo read the Malay version, click here. What is catcalling? Catcalling is defined as rude sexual remarks made by men to women. It happens…
A Life Long Reader is A Life Long Learner
by / 6632 readsA reader lives a thousand lives before he dies “I don’t like reading.” If your little ones say this, you know you’ve got to…
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Helicopter Parenting? 4 Things You Need To Know
by / 5631 readsHave you ever wondered whether your style of nurturing and protecting is similar to helicopter parenting? The term helicopter parenting comes from the notion…
Sex Education #7: Children Sexual Predators – Warn Your Kids About Them!
by / 7511 readsTo read the Malay version, click here. Have you ever heard of these two children sexual predators; Nur Fitri Nordin and Richard Huckle? If…
Watch Your Mouth! Don’t Body-Shame Your Child, It’s Hurtful
by / 6815 readsYup, you read it right. Some of our words can actually hurt a child. People might think that if they throw a body-shaming to…
Sex Education #6: What is Sexual Grooming?
by / 9597 readsTo read the Malay version, click here. What is sexual grooming? Sexual grooming is a process used by people with sexual interest in children…
New Dinosaur Kingdom Park for your Little Ones
by / 5269 readsOn 18 August 2018, Themepaktu held a media launch on their Dinosaur Kingdom Launch. For those who have not heard of Dinosaur Kingdom, they…
4 Tips on Travelling with a Baby Abroad
by / 6148 readsIt is just a dream or just a conversation with your spouse about bringing your baby to travel abroad. You talk about it long…
Sex Education #5: Teenagers and Abortion
by / 4842 readsTo read the Malay version, click here. Teenage abortions are surprisingly common in today’s world, and it is a controversial issue. Sex for teens…
Sex Education #4: Out of Wedlock Babies – Can Families Accept It?
by / 7219 readsTo read the Malay version, click here. In Malaysia, usually, families are reluctant to accept out of wedlock baby because it is such a…
Swearing can be good for your kid!
by / 6881 readsIt is often a complicated subject among families, what should you do if you hear your kid swearing. Explain it to them or reprimand…
Sex Education #3: Should We Expose Our Kids To Sex?
by / 7544 readsTo read the Malay version, click here. In Malaysia, as we all know, sex education is kind of a taboo thing to be talked…
Sex Education #2: Without Better Sex Ed, Malaysian Children Are Doomed
by / 15543 readsTo read the Malay version, click here. Two days ago, there is news on 8-year-old boy shares how his classmate asked to play ‘Rogol-Rogol’ in…
Sex Education #1: Sex Ed Doesn’t Teach Your Children How to Have Sex!
by / 5387 readsTo read the Malay version, click here. Surprisingly, nowadays there are still people out there who actually believe that teaching sex education to children…
5 Family-Friendly Destinations in Asia
by / 6216 readsIt is the time of the year where many airlines are having a promotion. While many people are busy planning their trips, travelling with children…
5 Things Working Moms Should Know
by / 6362 readsBeing a working mom has never been easy, they are tired of feeling judged, and tired of people thinking they aren’t good moms. While…
Choosing The Right Nanny For Your Baby
by / 6259 readsFor families with young children, getting into a childcare centre can be as tricky as acceptance into college. As a matter of fact, the…
Top 5 Tips for Choosing The Right Form Of Childcare For Your Baby
by / 8475 readsFinding the best fit childcare can be a difficult task for parents. Especially as a first-time parent, the thought of leaving your baby with…