makchic Reviews: We Can Be Anything’s Careers in a Box
Seah Lu Sean
April 20, 2022
A parent’s nightmare – a week-long school holiday with no travel plans (my 10-year-old, Lucas, had yet to complete his
Primary/Elementary
What to Do: When Kids Fight With Their Friends
Elaine Yeoh
April 13, 2022
Kids fight. Period. Having a fall out is a normal part of friendship, be it with their siblings, classmates, or
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
Rumble in the Jungle: A Sneak Peak at Sunway Putra Mall’s Nature Kidventure
Elaine Yeoh
March 10, 2022
We went into the wilderness just for you mamas, and checked out the exciting events at Sunway Putra Mall’s Nature
12 Best Educational Apps for Young Learners for Safer Screen Time
Elaine Yeoh
February 26, 2022
With the inevitable rise of screen consumption (thanks, Covid!), and the development of increasingly innovative tablets and apps to meet
Ready to be an Explorer? Check out the Nature Kidventure at Sunway Putra Mall!
Elaine Yeoh
February 25, 2022
School’s out soon (again)! Wondering (or panicking?) about how you’re going to keep the kiddos entertained and busy over the
5 Ways Parents Can Encourage a Greater Love For STEM in Their Girls
Elaine Yeoh
February 11, 2022
Science (and STEM) is not a boy’s game, it’s not a girl’s game. It’s everyone’s game.’ – Nichelle Nichols Society has
Do we need to teach our children how to learn?
Editorial
February 7, 2022
Many years ago, Simon Brooks received his greatest lesson as a teacher during a class when students were learning ‘Hamlet’.
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
Ask the Expert with Dr Rakhee Yadav: Preparing our Children for Physical School
Editorial
November 11, 2021
8th November 2021 heralded the return of many of our nation’s children to school – a move met with a
Should schools reopen?
Editorial
October 3, 2021
[Disclaimer: This piece was written before the recent announcement about the Klang Valley and Melaka moving into Phase 3 of the National
Meltdowns, Managed: The Mindful Way
Editorial
August 5, 2021
Imagine a world without temper tantrums or messy meltdowns. A parent’s dream? Perhaps – but also one that (sadly) isn’t
The puberty puzzle: How a mother helped her son through puberty
Uma
July 26, 2021
Puberty may hit your child earlier than you think, When it does, be more prepared than me!
Learning beyond the classroom: How co-curricular activities build character
Kimberly Lee
July 9, 2021
Students today have learned to step outside of their physical classrooms and into the world of online learning. But what
12 Sensory Play Ideas for a Lockdown Lift
Kimberly Lee
June 3, 2021
Worried about what to do with your kids during this lockdown period? Try sensory play: fun activities that engage all five
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
How to talk to kids about: Race
Uma
June 9, 2020
Recognise biases, expand your child’s worlds, and educate yourself.
Trust Schools Programme: Preparing our Children for the 21st Century
Editorial
February 19, 2020
I started the school year riddled with anxiety. As a first time mum, I was overwhelmed by it all. The
