Makchic Reviews: Malaysia’s First Autism Friendly Mall
Desiree Kaur
February 18, 2019
Initial thoughts When I first heard about Sunway Putra Mall’s Autism Friendly Shopping Day, I was quite skeptical. My son,
Kids
April 2019: World Autism Awareness Month
Editorial
February 10, 2019
In conjunction with World Autism Awareness Month, here is a compilation of makchic’s current and past articles on autism. 1.
5 Tips for Travelling (to Perth) with 5-Year-Olds
Li-Hsian
February 2, 2019
We took our five-year-old twins to Perth in Western Australia recently. Many people tend to pass over it as a
10 Places To Shop For Children’s Chinese New Year Outfits 2019
Su Ning
January 11, 2019
Before this, cheongsams and samfus for kids were mostly available in Chinatown, not exactly the most ideal shopping destination, especially
Giving Vitamins To Children: Tips to Note
Editorial
December 22, 2018
Some parents worry about their children not getting enough well balanced meals. Others may be on vegetarian or vegan diets,
Decoding Dyslexia: Common Misconceptions
Desiree Kaur
December 14, 2018
Maria Montessori said, “The child builds his inmost self out of the deeply held impressions he receives.” Therefore, a ‘labelled’
Tips and Tools for Starting Solids Successfully
Editorial
December 12, 2018
Starting solids is an exciting experience for both baby and parents. Children who have early experiences of eating well, will
5 Things To Try If Your Child Is Super Fussy With Food
Editorial
November 28, 2018
What to do with your fussy eater of a child? If you’re a stressed out parent, here are some tips
Top Things New Mums Should Know About Breastfeeding
Editorial
November 26, 2018
Having breastfed both my daughters (my youngest, for 21 months and my eldest, for 15 months), I know first-hand that
Babywearing Tips & Pretty Diaper Bags from Moby x Petunia
Anne Aeria
November 5, 2018
How were babies ‘worn’ by their mothers during the old days? I am sure many of us have seen or
Could your child have a growth problem?
TK Letchumy
October 22, 2018
Your little boy or girl seems to be a happy child. He or she is healthy, growing well and doing
Dengue Still Prevalent: Protect Your Children
Editorial
October 12, 2018
If you think Malaysia’s dengue problem has gone way, think again. A total of 52,398 dengue cases were recorded nationwide
Top Three Things To Do For Wonderful Baby Bath Memories
Editorial
October 10, 2018
There are endless things a new mother worries about – is baby feeding enough? Why is he crying so much?
Ten Halloween Costumes Busy Parents Can Make
Faye Song
October 8, 2018
Oh snap – how has October rolled around so quickly? If you’re looking at your invitations to family Halloween parties
Curious Child Center for the curious nature in children
TK Letchumy
October 4, 2018
Curiosity is a strong desire to know or learn something. Children are naturally curious and curiosity is the fuel that
Kooshboo: Boho Chic Kidswear with a Heart
Nadia Nizamudin
September 12, 2018
Kooshboo is slowly taking the Malaysian market by storm with its statement t-shirts, ikat prints and classic yet contemporary designs. The
5 Ways to Cultivate Empathy in Children
Editorial
August 30, 2018
Empathy is a big buzz word in parenting, child-rearing and 21st century skills at the moment. We all know what
On Being the Parent of a Deaf Child
Tze Yeng
August 17, 2018
I am a parent of a deaf child. My second child, Neil has a malformed right ear with severe hearing loss.
Here’s What You Should Know About HFMD
TK Letchumy
August 11, 2018
In recent times, the Hand Foot Mouth Disease (HMFD) has been raising concern throughout the country, with increasing number of
Kumon – Creating Mentally-Resilient Learners
Editorial
August 7, 2018
Most parents have heard of the Kumon Method, but what do you really know about this respected brand, now in