Where to Visit, Eat and Shop for Festive Gifts this Chinese New Year
Elaine Yeoh
January 14, 2022
Roar into Chinese New Year (CNY) with these festive activities for the family! The 1st of February will reign
Elaine Yeoh
7 Mum-Friendly Gyms in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor to Help You Get Fit
Elaine Yeoh
January 10, 2022
Working out. It’s a love-hate relationship for many of us busy mamas, with its endorphin-inducing highs, yet time-consuming lows. With
Unique Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your 2021 Christmas List
Elaine Yeoh
December 12, 2021
The yearly search begins for the perfect Christmas gift for family and friends! We know it can be tricky to
10 Awesome Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Kids
Elaine Yeoh
December 10, 2021
So you’ve got your main gifts sorted out this year (well done, you!) – but if you’re still searching for
6 Skills Every 21st Century Child Should Master
Elaine Yeoh
December 3, 2021
We live in a pivotal age of innovation, advancement and technology. Skills deemed as crucial in the past are now often
5 Ways to Harness Your Child’s Brain Power
Elaine Yeoh
November 26, 2021
The brain can be likened to a well-coordinated orchestra, performing different functions, all in perfect timing. So how can we
Conversation Prompts To Get the Kids Talking
Elaine Yeoh
November 22, 2021
“Hi sweetheart! How was your day?” “Good.” End of conversation. Meaningful communication is key to any successful relationship, while also
World Children’s Day 2021: 12 Young Changemakers Who Are Shaping The World Around Them
Elaine Yeoh
November 20, 2021
A day for children, by children. In conjunction with World Children’s Day today, makchic celebrates several amazing young changemakers who are
10 Instaworthy Gadgets, Gizmos and Gifts to Brighten Up Your Home
Elaine Yeoh
November 10, 2021
As happy as we are that we can finally dress up and visit actual stores, online shopping is still a
How Safe is Air Travel for Families Now?
Elaine Yeoh
November 8, 2021
With increasing border relaxations in Malaysia and around the world, many are toying with the idea of travelling by plane
Easy, Last-Minute DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids that Won’t Break the Bank
Elaine Yeoh
October 26, 2021
It’s that time of the year when parents are entrusted to prepare the most spooktacular costumes in town. But if
10 Hidden Nature Getaways Less than an Hour Away from Kuala Lumpur for your Next Family Staycation
Elaine Yeoh
October 4, 2021
Travelling has always been a way for us to escape the everyday humdrum of life – something many of us
5 Tips for Teaching Our Kids How to Love and Respect their Grandparents
Elaine Yeoh
October 1, 2021
Respect your elders. Many of us grew up with this as a principal family motto. As with most Asian countries,
Family-Friendly Restaurants for an Outdoor Dine-In Experience
Elaine Yeoh
September 15, 2021
As we come out of yet another cycle of lockdown, we are sure many are still wary of dining in.
Rescue-Ready: 6 Basic First Aid Skills To Teach Your Child
Elaine Yeoh
September 14, 2021
Kissing away our kids’ painful ouchies will only take them so far! Try equipping your little ones with some basic
Children, Adolescents and Covid-19: Your Questions Answered
Elaine Yeoh
August 26, 2021
Amidst recent reports that Covid-19 vaccinations for adolescents (12 to 17-year-olds) might be commencing in mid-September, parents across Malaysia understandably have many questions in
Sibling Rivalry: Positive Ways to Keep the Peace at Home
Elaine Yeoh
July 15, 2021
Lockdown mode equals lots of fun family time, right? Not so. For many of us, war is breaking out between
4 Reasons Why I Fight In Front of My Kids. Guilt Free.
Elaine Yeoh
January 29, 2021
Never fight in front of your kids! This age-old advice given to parents paints a pretty unrealistic picture of married