Is Your Baby Crawling Enough?
Editorial
January 13, 2018
Before children get moving on their own two legs, it’s important that they have spent enough time crawling. Here’s why.
Kids
My Story: What we decided for our high ability child
Editorial
January 9, 2018
Most parents, at one time or another, think “Wow, my kid is amazing!” But we’re not experts, so we don’t
Ways to promote STEM at home
Editorial
January 3, 2018
When you think of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects, your mind probably conjures up images of little scientists
Five traditional (but not boring) Christmas present ideas for kids
Editorial
December 22, 2017
Christmas is approaching, but are you still struggling to find presents for the kids? If you’re anything like me, you
Vaccines #3: What’s the link between vaccination and autism?
Editorial
December 13, 2017
Is there a link between vaccines and autism? The short answer to this question is: there is none. But why is
Vaccines #2: Herd immunity: We’re all in this together
Editorial
December 12, 2017
Vaccinations are found to work best when most – or ideally, all – of the population have been inoculated against
Vaccines #1: What are vaccines and why do we need them?
Editorial
December 11, 2017
Vaccines have an interesting history and were born out of necessity to prevent and control diseases. Most of us view
What Parents Need To Know In The Digital Age
Editorial
November 14, 2017
If you’re like any parent we know, you may be a little nervous about technology in your household! Does your child
Makchic Reviews: Atom & The Dot
Editorial
November 8, 2017
Squeals of excitement would be the best way to describe the reaction from Alex when he discovered what was
From Water to Gravity: What Babies Really Need
Editorial
September 26, 2017
In the safe, warm and protected nest that is mummy’s body, gravity has yet to come into play. A baby’s world is
Talking Hands: Using Sign Language with Babies
Editorial
September 11, 2017
My favourite moment of my son using sign language was when he was 14 months old. He was playing with
Why don’t Malaysian parents use child car seats?
Editorial
September 4, 2017
Malaysians are quite a daring — some might say crazy — lot. Don’t believe me? Think of all the things
The Homeschool Diaries: Guideposts for the Early Years
Editorial
August 30, 2017
In our first formal year of homeschooling, I had a three-year-old, a one-year-old and a list of all we’d accomplish.
My Baby-Led Weaning Journey: 6 months to 1 year
Editorial
August 21, 2017
“Wow, your kids eat so well!” “Gosh, I can’t believe your daughter ate ____, my kid would never eat that.”
How I Started Homeschooling my Child
Editorial
July 24, 2017
Until Puppy was three, I had never given homeschooling a thought. I didn’t know anyone who had taken this route
Teach Your Child to Appreciate Art – at Any Age
Editorial
July 19, 2017
Ever wanted to teach your toddler how to appreciate art or take her to an art gallery, but didn’t know
Coming to Malaysia: Lego Therapy for Kids with Autism
Editorial
July 14, 2017
Everyone’s favourite colourful bricks, Lego, are going beyond stack and play. Studies have shown they can help children with autism
Parenting with Allergies – The Early Years
Editorial
July 12, 2017
I never realised how much I enjoyed my breakfast of half-boiled eggs with soy sauce and pepper until the day
How To Read With Your Child
Editorial
June 19, 2017
Recently a friend of mine groused, “Any idea about what I can do to improve my daughter’s reading ability? She’s
Anti-vaksinasi: Adakah Anda Pro-Kehidupan atau Pro-Pilihan?
Ching Yee
July 5, 2016
Apa itu anti-vaksinasi? Anti-vaksinasi adalah satu gerakan menentang vaksinasi di atas pelbagai sebab, termasuk kerana ia menimbulkan pelbagai masalah kesihatan,