7 Powerful Life Lessons Your Child Should Learn At School
Elaine Yeoh
May 19, 2023
School isn’t just about textbooks, tests, and academics! It’s also about the valuable life lessons that come with the learning
Advice
makchic x Happikiddo Giveaway
Elaine Yeoh
May 18, 2023
Be flexible. Remember that all babies cry. Allow for normal household noise. Mamas, what was the best parenting advice
Ask The Expert with Garden International School: Raising Resilient Kids
Elaine Yeoh
May 15, 2023
Life can be tough – and it’s no different for our kids! From dealing with school pressure, to navigating friendships,
Racheal Kwacz: Respectful Parenting in Asia
Editorial
May 3, 2023
Mention the words “respectful parenting” and you’ll often have people who fall squarely into two camps: passionate proponents, and those
Ask the Expert with Buds Oralcare Organics: All About Your Kids’ Dental Health
Elaine Yeoh
March 20, 2023
“You can’t have those sweets, or you’re going to have a toothache!” There’s so much more to our children’s dental
Back to School: 5 Tips for a Smoother Transition
Elaine Yeoh
March 16, 2023
It’s not just our kids that are getting the back to school jitters – parents are certainly feeling it too! If
10 Parenting Apps You’ll Wish You Knew About Earlier
Elaine Yeoh
February 27, 2023
Our current digital landscape comes with a unique set of parenting challenges. On the flipside, there are quite a bit of perks
Ask The Expert with Ms Janice Cho: Feeding and Nutrition for Kids
Elaine Yeoh
February 17, 2023
Do you remember what your morning meals were as kids, mamas? If you were like many of us, your breakfast
5 Tough Conversations To Have With Your Partner Today
Elaine Yeoh
February 14, 2023
If you have a life partner, it’s likely that the two of you have a couple of slightly awkward topics
Ask the Expert with Ms Riza bt Alwi: Adoption with OrphanCare
Elaine Yeoh
December 19, 2022
Mamas or mamas-to-be, are you considering adoption, or would you like to understand a little bit (or a lot) more
Beat the Heat! Top Tips for Kids
Elaine Yeoh
October 17, 2022
Born and bred in the tropics? We’re certainly grateful for round-the-clock sunny days (especially when paired with the sea and
Ask The Expert: Respectful Parenting with Raised with Wonder
Elaine Yeoh
October 6, 2022
‘I’m starting to sound just like my mother!’ Anyone hearing snippets of your own mother’s voice when relating to your
Are young children more prone to infections post-pandemic?
Elaine Yeoh
October 5, 2022
The Covid-19 induced flurry of changes are hopefully abating, as life slowly eases back to some semblance of normality (albeit
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
8 Tips for Nurturing Your Child’s Hidden Talents
Elaine Yeoh
September 27, 2022
Parents, if you were given the chance to look ahead into the future, would you want to find out where
Ask the Expert with Namrita Bendapudi: Pregnancy, Labour, and Beyond
Elaine Yeoh
July 12, 2022
First time mama- Omg, how on earth am I going to push a baby out!? Second time mama- Help, I’ve done
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
14 Timeless (and Traditional) Baby NamesÂ
Elaine Yeoh
July 4, 2022
A meaningful name is the one thing that we will choose for our children that will be carried with them
Ask the Expert with Jasmine King: Sex and Female Pleasure
Elaine Yeoh
June 17, 2022
Sex and pleasure is a hot topic, hands down – with many of us facing tons of (overly personal) questions
makchic x Akru on Financial Wellbeing – Part Four: Saving for Your Family’s Future
Elaine Yeoh
May 31, 2022
Save for a rainy day! Your parents were right- setting aside money is one of the most important actions that
