Eating out with kids, without the gadgets
Editorial
January 25, 2018
Going to restaurants can be quite daunting for parents with small children. If it is not fast food, then having
Editorial
How to support your own musically-inclined Mouseketeer
Editorial
January 18, 2018
If you have ever watched the Mickey Mouse Club, you would know that a Mouseketeer is a seriously talented child.
I Breastfed and Formula-fed, and believe Fed is Best
Editorial
January 15, 2018
I have woken up for the fourth time tonight to nurse my baby, and I know tomorrow morning I will
Is Your Baby Crawling Enough?
Editorial
January 13, 2018
Before children get moving on their own two legs, it’s important that they have spent enough time crawling. Here’s why.
My Story: What we decided for our high ability child
Editorial
January 9, 2018
Most parents, at one time or another, think “Wow, my kid is amazing!” But we’re not experts, so we don’t
[Interview] Gina Yong: Dads now ask the most questions in my breastfeeding classes
Editorial
January 4, 2018
How did you become a breastfeeding advocate? More than 20 years ago when I had my first baby, there was
Ways to promote STEM at home
Editorial
January 3, 2018
When you think of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects, your mind probably conjures up images of little scientists
How to set your goals for a truly Happy New Year
Editorial
January 1, 2018
We are here again – the dawn of a brand new year. If you are anything like me, the recent
Why You Need to Get into Podcasts
Editorial
December 28, 2017
If one of your goals for the New Year is to cut down on your kids’ screen time, podcasts are
Alternative yoga poses for neck, shoulder and lower back aches
Editorial
December 26, 2017
Pain or tiredness in the lower back, shoulders or the back of the neck. These are common complaints of parents
Makchic Reviews: Thomas Town at Puteri Harbour
Editorial
December 24, 2017
If you have preschoolers, Thomas Town is one place you might want to visit. Located in Puteri Harbour, Nusajaya, Johor, Thomas
Five traditional (but not boring) Christmas present ideas for kids
Editorial
December 22, 2017
Christmas is approaching, but are you still struggling to find presents for the kids? If you’re anything like me, you
The Makchic Christmas Gift Guide 2017
Editorial
December 21, 2017
Christmas is just around the corner, and if you’re still scratching your head over gifts, here are some ideas that
Vaccines #3: What’s the link between vaccination and autism?
Editorial
December 13, 2017
Is there a link between vaccines and autism? The short answer to this question is: there is none. But why is
Vaccines #2: Herd immunity: We’re all in this together
Editorial
December 12, 2017
Vaccinations are found to work best when most – or ideally, all – of the population have been inoculated against
Vaccines #1: What are vaccines and why do we need them?
Editorial
December 11, 2017
Vaccines have an interesting history and were born out of necessity to prevent and control diseases. Most of us view
I have that thing that Kate Middleton has
Editorial
December 6, 2017
Every time the British royal family announced Kate Middleton’s previous pregnancies, it was always coupled with news that she was
Sanity-preserving tips for solo parenting
Editorial
December 4, 2017
Parenting is a hard gig. Parenting solo, whether it be due to a death of a partner, separation, or for
My Story: Social Media-Free Parenting
Editorial
November 28, 2017
When we stopped sharing about our family online, my husband and I didn’t expect a lot would change. After all,
Mums of The World: Australia – Social and Outdoorsy
Editorial
November 22, 2017
In ‘Mums of The World’, we ask mothers from other countries and cultures about their babies, parenting and unique traditions.