A new study has revealed that speaking to your baby in long sentences is the key to building crucial language and vocabulary skills.
Learning the alphabet, forming letters and practising gluing skills can be combined in just one fun activity. Here are 10 tips on how to do it at home.
It was not an easy decision to give my baby formula and unfortunately, it was a decision not made easier by some mothers.
Truthfully, it was the hints that I got from my feline friends that sent me to the doctor’s room for a pregnancy test on a Monday morning. Pets can sense pregnancy, they say.
If there’s one thing I can be certain of about my kids, it will be that they are both book lovers. Here are some of my reading tips that you can try at home with your toddler.
This Spring/Summer 2014, Brazilian brand Melissa presents cute little jelly shoes for babies and toddlers in a vast variety of colours and styles.
What happens when you dress your chubby-cheeked baby in darling clothing and accessories that’s inspired by a universally loved children’s book character? Cuteness overload, why of course.
My husband and I were occupied with our own tasks, when suddenly we heard Alex, in a moment of frustration, exclaim: “MOTHERSUGAR!!” I glared at my husband, who smiled sheepishly at me.
Disney Junior (ASTRO Channel 613) is premiering the first Western cartoon for toddlers starting February 24 with Mandy Moore (Disney’s ‘Tangled’) starring as the voice of Sheriff Callie!
Whimsigirl breathes new life into children’s wear as it offers traditional pieces with a modern twist. Its Jebat range, for example, is a Baju Melayu Johor with a pair of shorts.
My first confinement was the worst six weeks of my life, but my second confinement period has turned out to be better than before, simply by doing some things differently this time.
Arts and crafts with toddlers can be a messy but fun affair, and Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to create some heart-shaped projects with your little one.
My marriage has been made stronger than ever I believe, because of one simple truth: No matter how much I love my son, I love my husband more.
Little Paper Crate, a Petaling Jaya-based company, is offering a monthly arts and craft subscription service to hone in on kids’ raw talents and curiousity. Plus, a special offer for Makchic readers!
When my husband and I first decided to send Bella to school, we wanted a place where she can be exposed to another language different from her mother tongue.
Isn’t your relationship with your child one of the most important relationships of all? Don’t we want to present them with our more authentic selves, good and bad, to have a more genuine, grounded relationship with them?
A recent Japanese study has found that babies have been tricking parents. Learn the surprising reason your baby is really crying.
There’s something fascinating about having a growing belly. For nine months, I’m actually allowed to gain some pounds for reasons that are so natural, healthy and expected.
Why is it that just because you’re a mother of twins (or more) people think it’s okay to say ridiculous things to you? January Low shares the 10 most annoying things said to her in public.
I knew that gaining weight was perfectly normal with pregnancy. It felt like I had a license to eat and gain weight. My usual excuse was “It’s OK, I was eating for two”. I think I had it all wrong.
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