World Down’s Syndrome Day 2024: End the Stereotypes
Li-Hsian
March 22, 2024
My almost 11-year-old daughter, Isha, has Down’s Syndrome. I shared Isha’s story and diagnosis publicly for the first time here
Li-Hsian
Dragon Tales for Chinese New Year
Li-Hsian
February 7, 2024
Chinese New Year is almost here! In 2024, we will be welcoming the Year of the Wood Dragon, which promises
World Down’s Syndrome Day 2023: With Me, Not For Me
Li-Hsian
March 21, 2023
In 2019, makchic contributor Li-Hsian Choo shared her daughter Isha’s story publicly for the first time, regarding Isha’s diagnosis of Down’s
How (and Why) I Started Book Clubs for My Kids
Li-Hsian
April 21, 2022
Like many parents, I was anxious at the start of the pandemic about how my children’s learning would be negatively
What Does #InclusionMean to You?
Li-Hsian
March 26, 2022
21st March was World Down’s Syndrome Day (WDSD). It has been observed by the United Nations since 2012, as a means of raising
Starting Family Conversations about Dementia with “Mist-Bound: How to Glue Back Grandpa”
Li-Hsian
September 21, 2021
“Eyes, she had been told, are windows to the soul. Were his windows just misted over? Was Grandpa actually inside,
It Starts with Reading Aloud
Li-Hsian
February 3, 2021
I read The Read-Aloud Handbook (Seventh Edition) by Jim Trelease, in preparation for a children’s picture book reading we are planning
The Importance of Inclusive Education, and Why It Should Matter to You
Li-Hsian
March 21, 2020
Today is World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD). It has been observed on 21 March by the United Nations since 2012, as a means
My Story: The Unexpected Upside of Down’s Syndrome
Li-Hsian
March 21, 2019
When you are expecting a baby, you experience excitement, anticipation, a very special kind of happiness. Yet, at the back
5 Tips for Travelling (to Perth) with 5-Year-Olds
Li-Hsian
February 2, 2019
We took our five-year-old twins to Perth in Western Australia recently. Many people tend to pass over it as a
10 Ways for Stay-At-Home Mums (and Dads) to Earn Money
Li-Hsian
July 22, 2015
Being a stay-at-home parent is a full-time job that doesn’t come with a full-time salary. However, here are 10 ways for stay-at-home parents to earn a bit of extra cash to supplement the family budget without sacrificing time with the kids.
Picture Book Review: Lili by Award Winning Author-Illustrator Wen Dee Tan
Li-Hsian
June 23, 2015
Li-Hsian reviews ‘Lily’ by award-winning Malaysian author-illustrator Wen Dee Tan and shares how the book is exciting and helpful even in her own household.
My Story: How I Started Reading to My Babies
Li-Hsian
March 25, 2015
Li-Hsian only started reading to her twins when they were around 12 months old, not as newborns. She tells us why and shares some books that her twins really enjoy.
A Guide to Bringing Babies on a Beach Holiday
Li-Hsian
March 3, 2015
Thinking of bringing baby on your next beach vacation? Li-Hsian shares some tips for bringing babies on a beach holiday, based on her recent family trip to Langkawi with her 20-month old twins in tow.
Trial Run: Mum and Baby Yoga @ Prana Yoga KL
Li-Hsian
February 16, 2015
Looking for ways to extend her yoga practice, Li-Hsian checks out the new Mum and Baby Yoga classes at Prana Yoga KL with her twins and helper in tow.
Trial Run: Postnatal Goddess Wellness Programme @ Prana Yoga KL
Li-Hsian
January 29, 2015
Li-Hsian tried out Prana Yoga KL to see if their postnatal yoga programme could rebuild, restore and rejuvenate her well-being.
Li-Hsian’s List: Baby Goods Must and Skips
Li-Hsian
December 30, 2014
Li-Hsian, freelance writer and stay-at-home mother to 18-month-old twins shares with us her most and least used purchases during her first year of motherhood.
How to Help Your Child Feed Better, Speak Better
Li-Hsian
December 22, 2014
Li-Hsian consulted Meng Yi Yui from TLC Speech and Feeding Clinic on feeding issues, speech development and tips to improve your child’s feeding behaviour.
Trial Run: Erika Peres Swimming
Li-Hsian
September 10, 2014
Li-Hsian shopped around for baby swimming coaches and found Erika Peres Swimming. Read her review after 18 lessons with her now 13-month old twins.
5 Children’s Picture Books to Celebrate Father’s Day
Li-Hsian
June 3, 2014
Drawing a blank about what to buy the daddy in your family this coming Father’s Day? Why not get him his very own collection of children’s picture books?
