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.
Kids
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
ChubbyFingersPlay makes safe crayons for kids
TK Letchumy
July 26, 2018
If we recall our childhood, most of us must remember having crayons somewhere in the house. They may have been
[Interview] June Yap: I Started My Business Due to Baby’s Severe Eczema
Editorial
July 19, 2018
Her baby suffered from eczema, and bath times proved agonising for both child and mother. June Yap took it upon
What’s Barbie Been Up To?
Editorial
July 10, 2018
Barbie is no stranger to millions around the globe – since 1959 it has been bringing joy to children as Mattel’s
Tips for Breastfeeding and Pumping as a Full-time Working Mum
Editorial
June 21, 2018
I’ve been breastfeeding my daughter without milk supplements for 17 months. For someone whose initial aim was to attempt to
I Have Kids Who Talk Back
Tze Yeng
June 11, 2018
The kids in our family ‘talk back’ by our ‘Asian standards’. Scene 1: Mom is desperate to convince the reluctant
Healthy tips for fasting children
Editorial
June 8, 2018
Is your child fasting for Ramadan? Some parents may wonder if their child has the nutritional intake they require daily. From ages
Going from 1 to 2 – How to Prepare Your Child (And Yourself) For A New Baby
Farah Bashir
April 30, 2018
Our second baby came as a surprise. I got pregnant just when our first born turned 15 months old. I
Should Your Child Learn Self-Defence?
Editorial
April 17, 2018
In September 2017, the Royal Malaysian Police revealed that 4 children go missing every day in Malaysia. Against this backdrop
How Does The Montessori Approach Produce One-Of-A-Kind Individuals?
Editorial
April 16, 2018
You get an inkling that Maria Montessori’s legacy in early childhood education is special indeed, when you consider some facts.
My Story: Seeing the Beauty in their Uniqueness
Editorial
April 2, 2018
This year marks my first Autism Awareness Day as a proud mother to an autistic child. It’s only been 7
Smiling Despite Challenges: Caring for a child with SMA
Susan Tam
March 27, 2018
When you meet the Lims, they appear to be an ordinary couple. Getting to know them, however, allows you to
A Conversation with Hilary Craig: Movement & Learning
Editorial
March 21, 2018
Hilary Craig is a specialist teacher for people who learn differently, founder of Hils Learning Centre in KL, and author
7 Weird Toddler Habits That Are Completely Normal
Stephanie Boey
March 17, 2018
From vigorous head shaking and nose picking to stripping naked in public and having imaginary friends, these toddler traits are common and perfectly normal.
My Story: My Child was Tongue Tied
Editorial
March 12, 2018
My two-year-old son was diagnosed with autism in August 2017. While it was an uphill journey for our family, we
Should we leave our children to their own devices?
Editorial
March 3, 2018
“Mummy, I want to do a toy review.” “Ok. Go ahead.” “But I need the camera, mummy.” As my wife
Girls in Science: How to Make a Difference for Your Daughters
Editorial
February 11, 2018
When I was growing up, taking advanced science programmes in a Malaysian high school was not really a choice. If you
How to support your own musically-inclined Mouseketeer
Editorial
January 18, 2018
If you have ever watched the Mickey Mouse Club, you would know that a Mouseketeer is a seriously talented child.