My Story: ‘There’s Something Unusual About Your Baby’s Brain’
Editorial
June 26, 2017
We are honoured to present contributor Ruth Hannah’s story in this moving diary about her pregnancy. This is the first
Features
Hey Fathers, We Like You a Lot
Editorial
June 18, 2017
It was a week or so before our second son was born. “You sure you want me in the room
So, what’s a good father?
Editorial
June 17, 2017
Someone preparing to become a father once asked me: What is the most important thing about being a good father?
Three Things Dads Really Want This Father’s Day
Editorial
June 7, 2017
Flowers. Jewellery. Chocolates. A massage gift voucher. Dinner in a nice restaurant. Heck – eating out anywhere so long as
My Story: My Reproductive Plans are None of Your Business
Editorial
June 5, 2017
I have one child and he’s 11. It might be my choice. It might not be. My reproductive plans are
The Hands-On Father Quiz
Editorial
June 2, 2017
Do you take pride in your role as a father? Do you think you are extremely present in your child
How My Mother Lost RM170,000 to Online Scammers
Editorial
May 11, 2016
My father was a wise man and in many ways, he foresaw the future and made provisions for my mother
How Much Does It Cost To Have A Baby?
Hardesh Singh
November 26, 2015
As the last ring of the wedding bell fades away, it’s time to plan your next move as a married
Daphne Iking on Motherhood, Style and Comfort
Justine Tan
November 9, 2015
The shopping spree and an exclusive interview with Daphne Iking on motherhood.
The Secret to Grand-Parenting – An Interview with Nana
Michelle Lim-Chua
October 30, 2015
Sometimes, what’s harder then raising a child is raising a grandchild. Michelle Lim-Chua speaks with Nana to learn the do’s and don’ts of being a grandmother.
My Story: Working on My Mom Guilt
Editorial
October 27, 2015
Before she had her baby, first-time mom Faye Song recalls vaguely reading somewhere that motherhood also marks the start of years and years of feeling guilty.
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day: Why 15 Oct Matters to Me
Makchic
October 15, 2015
No mother ever thinks of losing her child. But one mom has opened up about infant loss, and how Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day is a day she won’t ever forget.
My Story: Going Back to Work After Being a Stay-At-Home Mom
Lai San
October 12, 2015
From staying at home to returning to full-time working, Lai San tells her side of the story six months into her new role – and how going back to work was probably one of the best decisions she ever made.
My Story: 5 Things I Swore I’d Never Do as a Parent Until I Became a Mother
Sharon Chai
October 8, 2015
Before her daughter was born, Sharon Choo had such grand ideas about what she thought she would and would never do as a parent. And then she actually became a mum.
What Makes a Man a Good Father? (According to Dads)
Michelle Lim-Chua
October 7, 2015
What does it really mean to be a good dad in 2015? Michelle Lim-Chua decided to ask five devoted (but very different) fathers what they thought.
Pakchic Says: She Won’t Use a Wet Toilet, but Everything Else Goes into Her Mouth!
Zan Azlee
October 1, 2015
Zan Azlee is perplexed to why his daughter would refuse to use a dirty toilet, but has no qualms about putting objects found on the floor right into her mouth.
Adeline Chong: Founder of Snackfood & Mother of Jade
Stephanie Boey
September 28, 2015
We had a sit-down with Adeline Chong, the Founder and “Chief Inspiration Officer” of Snackfood and quizzed her on how she manages work, more work and a 2-year-old.
Toddler Favouritism: I Want Daddy!
Makchic
September 23, 2015
While it’s normal for toddler to prefer one parent over another, it can also unbalance a family. Diyana Abbas shares how her family overcame her toddler’s “I only want daddy!” phase.
My Story: How My Tantrum-Management Skills Saved My Sanity
Ayuni Ayatillah
September 22, 2015
Crying, wailing and whining – when your little one has a massive meltdown, especially in public, what can you do? Ayuni Ayatillah shares some ideas on how to tackle these tantrums.
Will You Let Other Women Breastfeed Your Child? 3 Moms Have Their Say
Stephanie Boey
September 17, 2015
Sharing breast milk may sound kooky or unsavory to some, but it’s a growing practice in Malaysia. Stephanie Boey speaks to 3 mothers about becoming bosom buddies.