Public Given More Time to Propose Ideas for Education Policy
by / 4511 readsHaving a successful and effective education system is vital for a country. What children learn in school today will shape their thoughts and outlook…
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National Reading Decade Programme Aims to Turn Malaysia into a Reading Nation
by / 3156 readsParents, how often do you read? How often do you read to your children? In fact, when was the last time you picked up…
Managing A Demanding Child
by / 2260 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 To Make Your Stubborn Child Listen: Reverse Psychology
by / 2265 readsMaking your stubborn child listen to you might just be one of the most difficult things ever. Most parents are likely to go through…
New National Housing Policy to Focus on Affordable Homes
by / 3779 readsWith the launch of the National Housing Policy 2018-2025, the government is focusing its efforts towards creating affordable housing. A sub-policy of the new…
Ways To Raise Independent Children
by / 2391 readsIt is understandable when parents get a little protective of their children. However, being overprotective may not be a good thing when your child…
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…
How To Teach Your Kids Good Manners
by / 6101 readsManners are very important for every one of us. Manners is something we apply in our everyday lives, and it gives a good impression…
Becoming A Stepfamily? Here is Advice
by / 4868 readsA stepfamily is one that is formed by remarrying a divorced or widowed person where children are also involved. It can be complicated to…
The Importance of Art for Your Child’s Development
by / 3597 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…
Scared of Losing Your Child in a Mall? Try These Simple Tips
by / 6653 readsAs parents, losing your child in crowded places especially in a mall is a nightmare. But, what precaution do we take to avoid all…
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…
Journey Through Confinement Practices | Is Confinement Nanny Necessary?
by / 8477 readsIn this modern area, not many new moms believe in confinement period because they think that they can replenish by themselves without having to…
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…
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…
Excessive Use of Smartphone: 4-year-old Girl Undergoes Eye Surgery
by / 9955 readsNowadays, it is a common thing for parents to give their children a smartphone for them to stop being cranky or moody. Worst comes…
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…
Come and Join our Motherhood ParentCraft Class, now!
by / 13153 readsGood news for parents out there! Are you expecting a new baby soon? If you are, do come and join our ParentCraft class and…
5 Awesome Things About Autism That You Didn’t Know
by / 4867 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 Things You Should Say To Your Children Every Day
by / 4527 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 / 4863 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…
Father’s immediate response leads to arrest of his daughter’s molester
by / 9980 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…
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 / 5730 readsIt is like a usual thing to do to stop babies from crying; you have to lift them up. Have you ever wondered why…
Analyst urges schools not to hide sexual crimes to save school’s image
by / 7480 readsSchool heads should be honest when they receive reports (on sexual crimes). They should discharge their responsibilities without any compromise. – Akhbar Satar, a…
Family first: 10 Best Indoor Playgrounds For Toddlers In KL
by / 8467 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 Ways To Preserve A New Mom’s Mental Health
by / 3989 readsBeing a mom is hard, especially when it’s your first time. Demands are coming from all angles and increase of pressure and anxiety. As…
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…
Is It Fine For Children To See Your Tears?
by / 3414 readsMummy, why are you crying? Are you fine? This is what your 3-year-old son asked you the other day when he saw you wiping…
Top 5 Threats Every Parent Makes To Scare Their Kid
by / 4988 readsGrowing up we hear common phrases our mothers use on us when we act out. You know that moment when your children are going…
Journey Through Confinement Practices | What To Eat During Your Confinement Period?
by / 13636 readsGiving birth can lead to excessive energy and blood loss, therefore, making a mother weak. Often, mothers frequently ask questions about what to eat…
List of 402 Schools in Malaysia with Disciplinary and Drug Cases
by / 8368 readsEvery school has its own set of disciplinary problems. The question is: how bad is it? Last year, the Malaysian Education Ministry identified 402…
5 ways to speak constructively to your kids
by / 5354 readsAs mothers, our words are powerful. Our words can build our children up, teach them about love, judgement and tolerance. However, sometimes our words…
Malaysian Mums Share | Their Perspectives On Gender Roles
by / 13601 readsGender Roles? What is it? Have you come across this term before? Before discussing about gender roles, we need to first understand what it…
Marital Abuse #3: Learn What is A Toxic Relationship And Save Your Daughter!
by / 4104 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 / 6085 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 / 6232 readsConfidence is a crucial thing to have in life whether you are a kid or a grown up. Why? Without confidence you will end…
Crying-in-arms Approach can Help your Baby Sleep Better at Night
by / 4716 readsBabies do cry. Sometimes they cry out of nowhere and as parents, we usually have the tendency to stop them from crying while unintentionally forcing…
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 / 4530 readsIn this period of school holidays and celebration time, it is essential to spend some quality time with your kid. To help you with…
4 initiatives from YB Hannah Yeoh for a better future
by / 10069 readsWe say that today’s children are our future leaders. What do we mean by this? Children today are the ones who are going to…
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…
Malaysian Supermom Jaclyn Victor Shares Her Beautiful Motherhood Journey
by / 11968 readsGetting married at 36 was a little later than expected for national singer, Jaclyn Victor. This month, we have invited Supermom Jaclyn Victor to…
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…