AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 13 – Children’s Eye Health
by / 1409 readsEyes and visions are one of the most critical parts of a child’s development. By having regular visits to your eye care provider, you…
Children Care & Health
Paediatrician Enlightens Parents on Keyhole Surgery for Kids
by / 1843 readsFor many years now, surgery has always been scary for both adults and children—be it a major or minor one. Up until the early…
Vitamins That Are Right For Your Kids: In-Vit-am-in Your Houses!
by / 1630 readsKeeping your kids healthy is one of the most crucial responsibilities as a parent, especially in the midst of the COVID-19 season. It is…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 12: Managing Your Child with Asthma
by / 1100 readsAsthma is a condition that affects many individuals in Malaysia. 50% of the children with asthma starts experiencing wheezing as early as the age…
Not All Milk Protein is Equal: Does Your Growing Up Child’s Milk Contain All Natural A2 Milk Protein^?
by / 12596 readsEveryone knows that milk is indisputably one of the nutrient powerhouses for children. Milk is an excellent all-round food as it is rich in…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 8: Probiotics and Immunity – What Parents Can’t Afford To Ignore
by / 11557 readsMany people may have heard that it is important to take probiotics, but most probably do not understand why it is important or how…
Parents, be prepared for 10 days of home-based learning after Raya
by / 1456 readsParents, be prepared to get back to home-based schooling for two weeks, after the school holidays in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri next month….
79 Schools Closed Due to COVID-19
by / 781 readsAbout 79 schools in Selangor have been instructed to close for two days after COVID-19 cases were reported. Selangor Education Department confirmed the schools will…
Dieting For Kids – Yay or Nay?
by / 878 reads“Mama, can I diet, please? I’m getting fatter.” says my 10-year-old child. Dieting for kids? Doesn’t that sound odd? Well, a diet is basically…
Key To A Strong Body Defence System: 8 Essential Tips For Good Intestinal Environment In Children
by / 28515 readsHow do you know if your child’s intestinal tract is healthy? A thermometer can’t do it, but you can do so by…get ready for…
Schools With COVID Cases Ordered To Close For 2 Days
by / 435 readsFinally, a decision that makes more sense. Just in this morning, any school which has a confirmed case of COVID-19, even if it is…
Should A School Close If There Is A COVID case? Here’s The SOP
by / 653 readsBy now, someone in your child’s school might have contracted COVID-19. If not, someone’s child within your immediate circle of friends and relatives might…
Parents, Do Not Let Your Guard Down in the Fight Against COVID-19
by / 665 readsParents, load up on your child’s COVID-19 emergency pack items – wet wipes, sanitisers, tissues and extra face masks, as the numbers in schools…
Should You Send Your Kids To School (If You Have COVID-19 Symptoms)?
by / 1005 readsWhile we can’t ascertain the exact origin of this message, it has been making its rounds to parents and teachers everywhere, all weekend. The…
Reopening Schools With Reported COVID-19 Cases? Yea Or Nay
by / 679 readsParents should not solely let the school or authorities decide whether or not their children should return to the classroom after COVID-19 cases have…
“My Child Hasn’t Started To Talk! Should I Be Worried?” Every Child’s Speech Development is Different. Do Not Compare!
by / 847 reads“Speech is the single most powerful way for a child to interact with her environment,” says Heather Boerner, a Paediatric speech-language pathologist. Normally, a…
Not All Essential Oils Are Created Equal – Here’s How To Spot A Fake
by / 743 readsEssential oils (EOs) are all the hype these days. It’s no wonder, as more and more parents are moving away from pharmaceutical products and…
Let Your Child Grow with the Newly Launched Scott’s Gummies with Multivitamin (Available in Delicious Fruity Flavours)
by / 877 readsA relatively high percentage of young children in developing countries face micronutrient deficiencies. Research suggests that Vitamin A and D are amongst the most…
Raising The Roof On Raisins: How They Do Wonders For Kids During Ramadhan
by / 26102 readsI remember when I was a child, I would jump up and down with excitement every time Ramadhan was near. It was a special…
Top 7 Questions About Children’s Oral Care Answered By A Dentist
by / 25458 readsMost parents often worry about their children’s weight, height, academics, and other developmental milestones in general… and tend to forget about one important thing…
Where Does Autism Fit In Stem Cell Therapy? Here’s All You Need To Know!
by / 16518 readsTime for some real talk! Most parents may find it uneasy to face the possibility of their child having autism. If you have friends…
Parenting In A Pandemic: Give Your Kids A Better Childhood Than You Had In 5 Steps
by / 26364 readsParenting is not easy. In fact, it has never been easy from the get go. Parenting challenges that are presented during an ongoing pandemic,…
Mummies, Please Protect Your Little Ones from Mosquito Bites at All Cost!
by / 1355 readsI still remember when I was little, I would easily get mosquito bites here and there on my body, especially when I was spending…
What Parents Need To Know About The New Hexavalent 6-In-1 Vaccine NIP
by / 9363 readsThere are plenty of germs around us! They are present both in the environment and in our bodies. If a person is susceptible to harmful…
Introducing The NEW NESTLÉ LACTOGROW® Aktif: A Growing-up Milk Formulated With More Calcium*
by / 3026 readsNestlé just unveiled its specially formulated growing up milk – NESTLÉ LACTOGROW® Aktif, during a live virtual event; providing Malaysian parents with a tailored…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 3, Part 2: Uncover The Truth Of Children’s Health Myths!
by / 2013 readsLet us continue with AskMeDoctor! Episode 3, Part 2 – on Uncovering Children’s Health Myths. Similar to the first part (children’s health myths), we…
Bring The Family Closer (And Get Them Healthier) With These 7 New Year’s Resolutions
by / 27521 readsBefore you start reading, give yourself a pat on the back – because you are a SURVIVOR! For most of us, the year 2020…
A Very Different School Year: Helping Your Child To Stay Healthy, Both Physically & Mentally
by / 26126 readsThis year, schooling will be very different for many children and parents. The Coronavirus pandemic is an unprecedented situation in modern times and has…
Making Positivity the New Normal – 4 Things You Can Do to Prepare for 2021
by / 3594 readsWhat a year it has been! 2020 has been a whirlwind of a year with unprecedented ups and downs. While it was a tough…
Build Immunity With The NEW Enfagrow A+ MindPro (And Discover Their Special VR Roadshow!)
by / 5486 readsAs we all know, mothers always want the best for their children, especially when it comes to their health, growth, and development during this…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 3, Part 1: Uncover The Truth of Children’s Health Myths!
by / 1262 reads“Sugar causes our children to be hyperactive,”, we are pretty sure you have heard this myth before Have you ever wondered if any children’s…
Bad Dreams & Nightmares In Children: How to Help Your Child Deals With Them?
by / 1842 readsWe all had nightmares where it would wake us up in the middle of the night. It can be either two which it is…
6 Tips To Stay Sun-Safe When Playing Outside With Your Children
by / 1358 readsMalaysians are living in a truly blessed country. Like any other country, not everything is perfect. In Malaysia, one experiences higher-than-average levels of heat…
You Are Not Alone: Choosing The Right Formula Milk For Your Growing Child
by / 27911 readsOne out of every five mothers is a millennial, according to a study run by KRC Research. As millennial mothers, we are different from our…
Eczema Triggers Found, 6 Ways to Calm your Child’s Skin Flare Ups
by / 3827 readsKids getting itchy rashes now and then are a common occurrence. However if they get eczema, it will be a different ball game altogether….
‘I Did This Because I Wanted to Be Zapped’ How To Stop Kids From Engaging In Death-Defying Stunts
by / 1694 readsWe’re not talking about clueless kids who don’t know the danger of playing with fire or electricity. We are not talking about tiny tots…