Things to Do in October and November 2021
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October 29, 2021
Parents, we know it’s been a tough eighteen months for our families, being cooped up at home – and we’re
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makchic Recommends: Beauty Salons and Spas in Klang Valley for a Mama Makeover
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October 21, 2021
Mamas, when was the last time you got your nails done? When your hair didn’t come with bits of baby
7 Mummy and Me Exercises for Keeping Fit and Bonding with your Baby
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October 19, 2021
“Aiyohhh ….. No time to exercise-lah!” Hey, new mums – does this sound like you? Whilst we love our precious
makchic x baba baa Malaysia Giveaway Contest
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October 18, 2021
What if…your kids fell in love with something wacky and wonderful? Here’s how you can get your hands on two
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day: For those we have loved and lost
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October 16, 2021
The second week in October each year marks Baby Loss Awareness Week, culminating in October 15th’s International Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Parks and Recreation: 7 Family-Friendly Outdoor Spaces That Are Off the Beaten Path
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October 12, 2021
There’s no doubt that the extended lockdown has made families eager to shake off their mundane, daily routines. With restrictions being
How I Take Care of My Mental Health: 5 Wonder Women Weigh in
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October 8, 2021
Even the best of us can feel down, especially in times of uncertainty. The pandemic has truly rattled and distressed
Should schools reopen?
Editorial
October 3, 2021
[Disclaimer: This piece was written before the recent announcement about the Klang Valley and Melaka moving into Phase 3 of the National
makchic x Canon What if? Giveaway Contest
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September 28, 2021
As part of the launch of What if?, our first picture book for children, we are giving away a copy of
Contraception: More than just condoms and pills
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September 27, 2021
Every year on 26th September, the world celebrates World Contraception Day (WCD), a day initiated by NGOs to raise awareness about
What the Research Says: How can we stop the spread of misinformation?
Editorial
September 23, 2021
I have done a lot of my own research on this topic.” Younger people nowadays think you know more than
Returning to Exercise After Your C-Section: Safe Postpartum Fitness Tips
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September 17, 2021
So you’ve just had a Caesarean section (C-section), your confinement period is over (hello, freedom!), and you’re wondering when you should
In-laws or Outlaws? 6 tips for building a healthy relationship with your extended family
Editorial
September 7, 2021
We’ve all heard of those dreaded in-law stories. The mother-in-law (MIL) who barges into a couple’s marital bedroom at midnight,
My Story: Things teenagers wish we could tell our mums
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September 3, 2021
Growing up, our mothers are our world. Someone we go to in times of joy. Someone we look up to
RIUH 4 Rakyat: Do Good and Feel Good with these 3 Family-Friendly Workshops
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August 13, 2021
Have your kids hit a creative slump during this lockdown? Want to do good and feel good as a family,
Postpartum Products for the Mama Who’s Just Popped
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August 6, 2021
After nine months of your pregnancy journey (and several loooong hours in the labour room), congrats, mama! Your little bundle
Meltdowns, Managed: The Mindful Way
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August 5, 2021
Imagine a world without temper tantrums or messy meltdowns. A parent’s dream? Perhaps – but also one that (sadly) isn’t
8 Lazy Mum Play Ideas (That Don’t Involve A Screen)
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June 16, 2021
Let’s face it- keeping our kids occupied and entertained could cost some serious money. As a kiasu Malaysian mum, I’m
Father’s Day Gift Ideas During Lockdown
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June 15, 2021
Movement Control Order (MCO) or not, the dads in your life deserve something special. If you haven’t planned anything for
makchic Recommends: Family-friendly movies
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June 11, 2021
One upside about this lockdown is that we certainly have more time for movie nights with the family. Here is