How to talk to kids about: Being a third culture kid
Editorial
September 28, 2022
My 8 and 10-year-old boys, Nolan and Liam, speak with an indiscernible accent. Liam was born in Malaysia, and moved
Kids
6 Essential First Aid Skills All Parents Must Know
Elaine Yeoh
September 14, 2022
Last September, we shared with you 6 Basic First Aid Skills to Teach Your Child. This year, in conjunction with World
makchic Reads: Books about Malaysia, by Malaysians
Editorial
September 8, 2022
My 9-year-old twins and I have been reading Grace Lin’s The Year of the Dog as our bedtime read for
Flush Away Potty Problems: Toilet Training Tips for Parents
Editorial
August 29, 2022
Children take to toilet training in their own individual ways. There are no hard and fast rules as to when
Let’s Get Lit! Why Children Need Stories
Elaine Yeoh
August 22, 2022
You pick your kids up from school, they get buckled in the car – and the storytelling begins (with no
makchic Merdeka: A Heritage Walk Through Malaysia’s History
Editorial
August 18, 2022
Merdeka Day is just around the corner. During this month, we may see many reminders around us about Malaysian history
15 Kid-Friendly Attractions and Activities Near the Klang Valley to Take Your Families to This Weekend
Editorial
August 10, 2022
If your family has already visited classic attractions (such as Sunway Lagoon, Aquaria and Zoo Negara) countless times and are looking for alternative options
Building Blocks of Creative Play with LEGO DUPLO
Elaine Yeoh
August 8, 2022
Any mama grew up with LEGO blocks and now starting their kids on their first sets? Amidst the many innovative
makchic Reviews: What to Watch this Weekend on Apple TV+
Editorial
August 5, 2022
Struggling to find entertaining, yet thought-provoking, quality shows you can enjoy together with your kids? The streaming service Apple TV+
The Best New Shows for Kids and Families on Netflix
Editorial
July 19, 2022
No other streaming service has entered the collective consciousness as deeply as Netflix has (and certainly, none has birthed lexicon
Therapy Centres for Children in the Klang Valley
Elaine Yeoh
July 13, 2022
Have you ever considered an appointment with a therapist, or wondered if your child might benefit with some sort of
5 ways to help your child ride the wave of emotions
Editorial
July 5, 2022
I grew up in a home where there was a hierarchy of emotions. Some feelings were “good” – like happiness
14 Timeless (and Traditional) Baby NamesÂ
Elaine Yeoh
July 4, 2022
A meaningful name is the one thing that we will choose for our children that will be carried with them
Malaysian Primary Schools: How To Pick One For Your Child
Editorial
June 26, 2022
As my son approached primary school age, I realised that times had changed from my own school days. Then, the
How to Nurture Creativity in Your Kids
Editorial
June 24, 2022
In the first instalment of her two-part series on creativity, makchic contributor Wei Lin of @colours.of.play shared her thoughts on whether creativity
Yum, not Yuck: Making Healthy Eating Fun for Kids
Elaine Yeoh
June 20, 2022
We admit it, mamas- if all we hear from the kids when we offer health(ier) meal options is ‘yuck’, it’s
Best Venues for Kids’ Birthday Parties in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor
Editorial
June 6, 2022
As parents, we are always on the hunt for fun spots to throw unforgettable birthday parties for our kids. If
16 Activity Kits and Subscription Boxes That Deliver Fun to Your Doorstep
Elaine Yeoh
May 24, 2022
If you are a time-strapped mama, or are cracking your head over activities that are both entertaining and educational, look no
How to talk to kids about: Mental health and mental illnesses
Editorial
May 19, 2022
Talking about mental health and more specifically, mental illnesses, can be a difficult conversation to have with kids; especially those
Creativity: Nature or Nurture?
Editorial
May 12, 2022
The perennial question that every parent would like to know the answer to: is creativity in children an in-born, inherited
