Breakthrough for Autism Awareness: M’sia Awakens To Those With ASD
by / 25915 readsAutism awareness in Malaysia has witnessed a breakthrough. On 26 March 2019, seven days before World Autism Awareness Day celebrated on April 2 every…
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Waking The Kids Up For School
by / 2563 readsOne of the biggest struggles for most parents is waking the kids up for school. The children will always find it difficult to wake…
Bagpipes In Aid Of OrphanCare
by / 16738 readsThe Morrison’s Academy Pipe Band and Bentley Auditorium will present a special evening of musical entertainment in aid of OrphanCare on 9 April 2019….
Should You Let Your Teen Date
by / 1688 readsMost Asian parents are against their teenagers getting into relationships and would prefer them focusing on their studies. Well, that is a very rational…
Don’t Give Money to Children Begging, Instead Report to This Hotline
by / 1983 readsTake a walk around the city and you may come across heart-breaking sights of children begging, whether it is at the roadside, LRT stations,…
Getting a Babysitter? First Check the Child Sex Offenders Registry
by / 2157 readsParents, before hiring a babysitter, please do a check on the Child Sex Offenders Registry. Those working in childcare such as schools and daycare…
Kiwanis Down Syndrome Foundation Celebrates World Down Syndrome Day with Fun and Cheer
by / 6843 readsIt was a cheerful day at the Kiwanis Down Syndrome Foundation – National Centre (KDSF-NC) last Thursday, where the happy shouts of children filled…
Why Some Fathers and Sons Don’t Get Along
by / 5300 readsFathers are often the ones who are strict with the sons while mothers are the nurturing ones who would be more understanding. This may…
Prepare Your Child with Knowledge on Technology
by / 5464 readsTo prepare the younger generation, the government is looking into introducing a Technology subject as part of the education syllabus. The subject is to…
7 Must-Try Activities and Places This School Holidays
by / 6974 readsSchool’s out! This March, spend the school holidays at these events for a fun time with the whole family! Experience the Nickelodeon Slime Time…
Why Mothers Are So Important To Us
by / 2083 readsWe may not notice it but no matter how much we’ve grown, we will still be babies in our mother’s eyes. We also may…
What I Went Through During Pregnancies – A 3x Mom’s Story
by / 51391 reads“Congratulations! You are pregnant!” A simple 4-word sentence usually seals the deal – you are now a mother! And with it comes a plethora…
Children Living With Divorced Parents
by / 1225 readsWhen two people decide to get a divorce, it seems like everything only revolves around both of them. Some parents tend to forget about…
Limit Your Child’s Screen Time to One Hour a Day to Prevent Eyesight Problems
by / 2856 readsChildren between the ages of two to five should be limited to one hour of screen time a day to prevent eyesight problems like…
Create Cherished Moments Together at The Parenthood Playland!
by / 9422 readsAny parent can relate to the chaos that is taking care of little ones. Juggling chores and children can be stressful and send your…
Risks Of Childhood Obesity
by / 1243 readsThe statistics of Malaysians suffering from obesity has been increasing drastically over the years. According to Star2, Malaysia is now Asia’s fattest country with…
Fun Activities For The School Holidays: A Cruise Trip
by / 1720 readsThe school holidays are approaching and you’re thinking of planning something different for the kids this time? Have you and your children experienced going…
Enjoy The School Holidays By Discovering The Ocean With Aquaria KLCC
by / 7689 readsHave your kids been to an oceanarium before? Though there are quite a few numbers of oceanariums in Malaysia, Aquaria KLCC provides a lot…
International Women’s Day Special – Being A Single Working Mum
by / 1553 readsInternational Women’s Day is a global day which celebrates the social, cultural, economic and political achievements of women. In honour of this day, Ms…
Call NUR Alert Hotline To Report Missing Children, Click In For The Number
by / 2807 readsThe e-hailing service Grab has just launched a #SaferEveryday campaign in partnership with the Sexual, Women and Child Investigation (D11) Division of the Royal…
What It’s Like Having Twins
by / 3635 readsFinding out that you’re having twins can be a little overwhelming but that only means double the bundle of joy! This would be perfect…
Why Non-Chinese Parents Prefer Chinese Schools
by / 3690 readsThe lack of interest and trust in the national schools’ education system is becoming increasingly apparent over the years. More and more parents are…
Modern Parenting: Treat Your Kids Like Friends
by / 4967 readsModern parenting is very different from traditional or helicopter parenting. This method is where you treat your kids like friends while balancing between being…
Ministry Plans for Age-Friendly City in Malaysia
by / 5146 readsThe Women, Family and Community Development Ministry has plans for creating an age-friendly city, as part of the United Nations Development Programme. Deputy Prime…
How to Introduce Your Child to the New Baby
by / 1135 readsHaving a new addition to the family can be a very exciting time. It is vital to ensure all members of the family are…
Tips To Maintain A Good Relationship After Having Children
by / 1792 readsThe relationship between husband and wife may grow distant with the arrival of kids. Being happily married to her husband for 24 years now,…
What Parents Can Do To Bring Siblings Closer
by / 1925 readsSiblings fight and argue all the time, it is very normal and may occur on a daily basis. It gets very frustrating for parents…
Public Given More Time to Propose Ideas for Education Policy
by / 4510 readsHaving a successful and effective education system is vital for a country. What children learn in school today will shape their thoughts and outlook…
What Every Soon To Be Mom Needs to Know to Protect Herself & Her Baby
by / 28972 readsStarting and building a family is one of the biggest milestones in most of our lives. It is the excitement of meeting a potential…
National Reading Decade Programme Aims to Turn Malaysia into a Reading Nation
by / 3154 readsParents, how often do you read? How often do you read to your children? In fact, when was the last time you picked up…
Parents Shouldn’t Force Children To Be Vegetarian
by / 1713 readsParents who are vegetarian may think that this would be the best diet for their children as well. However, parents shouldn’t force children to…
Managing A Demanding Child
by / 2246 readsSome kids can be so bossy and entitled, I’m sure we’ve all come across children like this. Is your child also like this? If…
How Age Gap Affects Sibling Relationships
by / 2291 readsYou may not believe it but age difference can affect relationships between siblings. If you want to know how age gap affects sibling relationships,…
How To Make Your Stubborn Child Listen: Reverse Psychology
by / 2261 readsMaking your stubborn child listen to you might just be one of the most difficult things ever. Most parents are likely to go through…
Ways To Raise Independent Children
by / 2390 readsIt is understandable when parents get a little protective of their children. However, being overprotective may not be a good thing when your child…
Use These Unconventional Tips To Plan A Fuss-Free Party For Kids
by / 13171 readsI love parties! Just weeks ago, I went to a friend’s five-year-old daughter’s birthday party. It was beautiful. The whole party was Disney-themed and…
Gluten and Dairy-Free Party Recipes for Kids: Orange and Garlic Chicken Drummets, Fruit Skewers
by / 3946 readsHere are another two recipes contributed by Irene Lok, a Malaysian who lives and works in Auckland, New Zealand. Irene owns and runs NutriActionz Natural…
Gluten and Dairy-Free Party Recipes for Kids: Meat Balls with Carrots, Grilled Vegetable Skewers
by / 5896 readsHere are two recipes contributed by Irene Lok, a Malaysian who lives and works in Auckland, New Zealand. Irene owns and runs NutriActionz Natural Health…
Go To Sunway Lagoon This Chinese New Year For The Best Reunion Ever
by / 4989 readsThis long holidays, with the anticipated travelling outstation, Sunway Lagoon would like families, friends and all Malaysians to SKIP the JAM, Stay in the…
The Effectiveness Of Heavy Punishments
by / 8084 readsAsian parents are known to discipline children with punishments that may seem heavy to others. These punishments are not for nothing if they are…
Be Aware of Kawasaki Disease, Your Child’s Heart May Depend On How Alert You Are
by / 10004 readsAlison wasn’t that worried when her 21-month old daughter Andrea started having a low grade fever of around 38.5°C on January 9 last year. …
What Children Should Know About Chinese New Year
by / 15584 readsMost of the younger generation these days are not aware of why we do what we do during the annual Chinese New Year. There…
The Importance of Art for Your Child’s Development
by / 3591 readsNowadays people are always thinking of acing in science or math, and they don’t take arts seriously. You see your little ones having so much…
Rubber Duckies: Are Your Child’s Bath Toys Clean?
by / 7230 readsRubber duckies are duck shaped toys, yellow in colour and have a flat base for it to float on water. And, it is also…
Reignite the Magical Moment of Bedtime Stories with your Little One like these Fabulous Moms!
by / 85932 readsReading every night to our kids before going to sleep is one of the sweetest moment during a motherhood journey. It is at the…
5 Awesome Things About Autism That You Didn’t Know
by / 4859 readsThe challenges of an autism spectrum are easy to identify, clear and distinct. But, being autistic isn’t all about impossible challenges. In fact, autistic…
5 Ways to Raising A Child With ADHD
by / 5534 readsAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental disorders in children. It can extend to their teenage years, or…
Father’s immediate response leads to arrest of his daughter’s molester
by / 9976 readsA father’s quick response to his daughter’s molest led to the arrest of the culprit. A 10-year-old girl was allegedly molested by a man…
5 ways to speak constructively to your kids
by / 5342 readsAs mothers, our words are powerful. Our words can build our children up, teach them about love, judgement and tolerance. However, sometimes our words…