How to talk to kids about: Death
Kimberly Lee
August 13, 2020
There are few things in this world more difficult than the death of a loved one – and fewer things
Kids
How to talk to kids about: Divorce
Nadia Azhar
July 9, 2020
You and your partner have both decided to divorce, but have either of you given any thoughts on how to
I hosted a Zoom party for my kid – here’s how we did it
Diana Annuar
June 25, 2020
If there’s one thing I hate, it is a party pooper. And that is what Covid-19 is to most kids
How to talk to kids about: Race
Uma
June 9, 2020
Recognise biases, expand your child’s worlds, and educate yourself.
Tips to keep kids healthy
Editorial
June 1, 2020
Here, we share tips on what you can do to keep your kids healthy. 1. Instil healthy habits Don’t stress
Homeschooling made easy
Editorial
May 6, 2020
Through the peak of the pandemic, most of us mamas had a little taste of what it’s like being our
How do I make my child sleep?
Editorial
April 26, 2020
Having children and sleepless nights seem to go hand in hand. In a recent sharing session we conducted on makchic’s
A Parental Guide to TikTok
Editorial
April 21, 2020
Do you always catch your Gen Z-er dancing or lip-syncing in front of their phones? Chances are they are shooting
My Story: Being a father to an autistic child
Desiree Kaur
April 13, 2020
“Never a day goes by that I don’t try, Seldom a moment comes by for me to cry Neither
10 tips to make reading a fun feature at home
Nadia Azhar
April 3, 2020
With the rapid-fire spread of the coronavirus, the whole world has been advised to stay home. Our daily lives have
Tips for parents with children on the spectrum during this MCO
Desiree Kaur
April 2, 2020
The rising spread of Covid-19 is causing much uneasiness across the globe. For special needs parents, this is yet another
Parenting in the Time of Corona
Editorial
March 31, 2020
School’s out! The school closures due to the global Covid-19 pandemic are keeping over 1.5 billion kids out of school
The Importance of Inclusive Education, and Why It Should Matter to You
Li-Hsian
March 21, 2020
Today is World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD). It has been observed on 21 March by the United Nations since 2012, as a means
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
Parenting in a Digital Age: 5 Tips for Navigating the Digital World
Kimberly Lee
February 11, 2020
Digital technology today is here to stay. We’ve seen the ways it can enhance our quality of life. However, we’ve also
My Story: How I bond with my son with autism
Desiree Kaur
January 16, 2020
“We need to enter their world and show them the way out,” said Raun K Kaufman, the first to benefit
How to talk to kids about: Bullying
Kimberly Lee
November 27, 2019
Recently, K-pop fans were rocked by the tragic news of the death of Sulli, a former member of the South
Right to Play: makchic x LinDees Children’s Day PlayDate
Editorial
November 14, 2019
Would you like to maximise playtime with your little one in order to nurture intellectual, social, and physical development? Build
Awesome Female Superheroes Your Girls (And Boys) Can Look Up To
Editorial
September 23, 2019
Gone are the days when roles for women in superhero movies were relegated to those needing rescue. With the rise
How to talk to kids about: Sex
Kimberly Lee
September 5, 2019
Makchic’s recent edition of #MamaSecrets on sexual harassment was heartbreaking. Many shared horrifying stories of being sexually harassed at such a young