Tips to keep the spark alive after kids
Editorial
October 31, 2022
Romance, post-kids? We hear many parents scoffing with knowing laughter. Gone are the days of mindless gazing into each other’s
Editorial
My Story: How (and Why) I Wrote a Book on Step-Parenting
Editorial
October 21, 2022
Stepmothers are not capable of parenting because only mums know best. You didn’t carry the child for 9 months, you
makchic reviews: Family Fun Getaway at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur and Top Attractions in the City
Editorial
October 20, 2022
Our little family are as orang KL as they can get, so when I first broached the idea of a staycation
A Parent’s Guide to Instagram’s New Parental Supervision Tools
Editorial
October 14, 2022
Children getting hurt from trying out dangerous challenges. Teens receiving unsolicited sexual messages, posting compromising videos and photos, driven to suicide after an
Birth Trauma: What is it and how to heal
Editorial
September 30, 2022
Why do I want to block out the memory of my baby’s birth?” It’s been months since I gave birth
How to talk to kids about: Being a third culture kid
Editorial
September 28, 2022
My 8 and 10-year-old boys, Nolan and Liam, speak with an indiscernible accent. Liam was born in Malaysia, and moved
Easy Recipes (and Tips!) for Cooking with the Kids
Editorial
September 20, 2022
Confession time: I don’t have the best experience getting my young kids involved in the kitchen! There is often more
makchic Reads: Books about Malaysia, by Malaysians
Editorial
September 8, 2022
My 9-year-old twins and I have been reading Grace Lin’s The Year of the Dog as our bedtime read for
Flush Away Potty Problems: Toilet Training Tips for Parents
Editorial
August 29, 2022
Children take to toilet training in their own individual ways. There are no hard and fast rules as to when
makchic Merdeka: A Heritage Walk Through Malaysia’s History
Editorial
August 18, 2022
Merdeka Day is just around the corner. During this month, we may see many reminders around us about Malaysian history
My Story: Parenting through Terminal Illness
Editorial
August 17, 2022
In March 2021, my children’s father was diagnosed with oral cancer for the second time in 15 years. The first
makchic Mumpreneurs: Falling forward with BOBBLE’s Malisse Tan-Izham
Editorial
August 11, 2022
To call Malisse Tan-Izham a fighter would be putting things mildly. Entrepreneur. Feminist. Eldest of three girls. Mum of two
15 Kid-Friendly Attractions and Activities Near the Klang Valley to Take Your Families to This Weekend
Editorial
August 10, 2022
If your family has already visited classic attractions (such as Sunway Lagoon, Aquaria and Zoo Negara) countless times and are looking for alternative options
makchic Reviews: What to Watch this Weekend on Apple TV+
Editorial
August 5, 2022
Struggling to find entertaining, yet thought-provoking, quality shows you can enjoy together with your kids? The streaming service Apple TV+
The Best New Shows for Kids and Families on Netflix
Editorial
July 19, 2022
No other streaming service has entered the collective consciousness as deeply as Netflix has (and certainly, none has birthed lexicon
makchic Reviews: Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight on Netflix
Editorial
July 14, 2022
Ever hear the joke: “Why do pandas like old movies?” (Answer: They’re in black and white). While this might be un-bear-ably
makchic Mumpreneurs: The growth of POKOKS’ Jessica Kim
Editorial
July 8, 2022
If you have ever looked for comfortable festive clothes for children that have a cool and contemporary feel, chances are
5 ways to help your child ride the wave of emotions
Editorial
July 5, 2022
I grew up in a home where there was a hierarchy of emotions. Some feelings were “good” – like happiness
My Story: Moving abroad as a family
Editorial
July 1, 2022
I’d like to think that I used to live a nomadic life when I was growing up. My father worked
Malaysian Primary Schools: How To Pick One For Your Child
Editorial
June 26, 2022
As my son approached primary school age, I realised that times had changed from my own school days. Then, the