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
Kids
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.
I Breastfed and Formula-fed, and believe Fed is Best
Editorial
January 15, 2018
I have woken up for the fourth time tonight to nurse my baby, and I know tomorrow morning I will
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.
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.