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
Kids
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
7 Newborn Sleep Tips for the Sleep-Deprived Parent
Kimberly Lee
August 19, 2019
“Sleeping like a baby“, I remember thinking mutinously to myself as I rocked my crying child, “is NOT what I thought
What you need to know before your baby arrives
Editorial
August 15, 2019
I was hugely unprepared to look after my newborn (a surprise pregnancy will do that for you). I made the
Sekolah Dalam Hospital: Schools for hospitalised children
Desiree Kaur
June 24, 2019
We constantly gripe about the state of our education system. We whine at the quality of teachers and the size
Bringing Up Body-Positive Kids
Kimberly Lee
May 15, 2019
We’ve bought into every skin brightening cream that tells us “white is the new black”. Kept up with every gravity-defying
Should Vaccination Be Mandatory?
Najmin Tajudin
April 26, 2019
I am a mother of 3 young children. I had to face many different choices when they were born. Should
The Family Internet Checklist: Keeping Your Kids’ Screen Habits Safe and Healthy
Editorial
March 21, 2019
You are a busy parent and your kids are starting to use the internet. Digital literacy has become an essential
My Story: The Unexpected Upside of Down’s Syndrome
Li-Hsian
March 21, 2019
When you are expecting a baby, you experience excitement, anticipation, a very special kind of happiness. Yet, at the back
Seven tips for soon-to-be mums who plan to breastfeed
Editorial
February 20, 2019
Organic skincare, organic food, traditional medications, essential oils, hipster apothecaries. There is no denying the trend of going back to
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,
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’