Stepping into motherhood is like diving into a whirlwind of emotions you never knew existed, hitting you with an intensity you never imagined. You get to experience the kind of
I arrive early on a weekday morning and sit in a cosy corner of Bisou Bake Shop (“Bisou”)’s beautifully decorated Tea Room in Bangsar Village I. Bisou’s founder and Creative
Motherhood requires love, not DNA”. Motherhood extends way beyond the biological process of carrying a child for 9 months. It’s about one who willingly nurtures, loves, accepts and raises a
If you have a life partner, it’s likely that the two of you have a couple of slightly awkward topics that you tend to tiptoe around. We get it; it
New year, new you! Are you starting 2023 pumped up and determined to follow through with your new year’s resolution(s)? Or do you have a niggling feeling deep down inside
Mamas or mamas-to-be, are you considering adoption, or would you like to understand a little bit (or a lot) more about ways to adopt in Malaysia? Adoption may seem daunting
For some of us mothers and mothers-to-be, we do everything within our control in preparation for pregnancy and labour, and yet things can turn out absolutely nothing like the way
‘I’m starting to sound just like my mother!’ Anyone hearing snippets of your own mother’s voice when relating to your own children? Whether it’s a parenting style you would love
No, mummy! A typical tantruming tot refusing to leave the toy store? Nope…not in this scenario. How I wished it was, though. My daughter’s arms were outstretched, tears streaming down
Have you ever considered an appointment with a therapist, or wondered if your child might benefit with some sort of therapy at one point or another? Some of the deterrents
Sex and pleasure is a hot topic, hands down – with many of us facing tons of (overly personal) questions and (usually) a lack of answers! We had a juicy
Save for a rainy day! Your parents were right- setting aside money is one of the most important actions that you can take to safeguard your future. The recent global
If your friend decides to (fill in the blank), will you follow suit? Hands up mamas, if you have already used this phrase in your parenting journey! The classic ‘OMG
Earlier this month, we recommended a list of children’s bookstores for your family’s book-picking and browsing pleasure. Today, Team makchic shares with you our kid-approved books that you might wish to
Kids fight. Period. Having a fall out is a normal part of friendship, be it with their siblings, classmates, or next door neighbours. Yes, it may be hurt us to
I was never good with babies. I’d often see other ladies swoop a baby up into their arms and immediately be able to charm them, making them smile and laugh
Your voices have been heard, #makchicmumtribe. Loud and clear. As mothers, daughters, sisters, wives, and women from all walks of life – gender equality remains an issue close to many
Forget Marvel – we’re celebrating makchic‘s Sheroes this year! Who do we mean exactly? We’re talking about women of strength and resilience. Women who have shattered glass ceilings, and broken
No one has been spared. Male or female, young or old- each of us has been subjected to the drastic adjustments thrown at us over these past two years as
Hands up, #makchicmumtribe…how many of us prioritise date nights as much as we know we should? It’s easy for one-on-one time with our partners to slip (or more like snowball) to
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