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
Kids
14 Timeless (and Traditional) Baby Names
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
[This article was first published on 10th June 2019 and has been updated as at 6th June 2022 and 22nd
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
Family Fun and Tips for Thrill-seekers at LEGOLAND Malaysia’s Build The Thrills
Seah Lu Sean
April 29, 2022
Malaysia’s favourite brick-based theme park gears up for speed Anticipation was high at the launch of Build The Thrills 2022
Ask the Expert with Headstart Academy: Raising Neurodiverse Children
Editorial
April 28, 2022
Every child is unique and different – that goes without saying! But when there’s an official medical diagnosis for that
makchic Recommends: Children’s Books We Love
Elaine Yeoh
April 22, 2022
Earlier this month, we recommended a list of children’s bookstores for your family’s book-picking and browsing pleasure. Today, Team makchic shares
How (and Why) I Started Book Clubs for My Kids
Li-Hsian
April 21, 2022
Like many parents, I was anxious at the start of the pandemic about how my children’s learning would be negatively
makchic Reviews: We Can Be Anything’s Careers in a Box
Seah Lu Sean
April 20, 2022
A parent’s nightmare – a week-long school holiday with no travel plans (my 10-year-old, Lucas, had yet to complete his
Smart Cooking Hacks For The Busy Parent, With Panasonic Malaysia
Elaine Yeoh
April 19, 2022
The daily grind of prepping meals for busy parents can get a tad bit tiring at times (and time-consuming too,
What to Do: When Kids Fight With Their Friends
Elaine Yeoh
April 13, 2022
Kids fight. Period. Having a fall out is a normal part of friendship, be it with their siblings, classmates, or
Attachment Parenting: Clingy…or Confident?
Editorial
April 11, 2022
Prior to becoming a mum, I only understood “attachment” as referring to those bunch of files sitting in the Inbox
6 meaningful activities to welcome Ramadan with the family
Ayuni A.
April 4, 2022
A year has gone by swiftly, and we are now in the holy and blessed month of Ramadan. Every year,
How to talk to kids about: Their disabilities
Editorial
April 2, 2022
When our child is different, there’s so much more we need to learn about parenting. Our first go-to will be
Autism Through My Eyes Campaign at Sunway Putra Mall
Elaine Yeoh
March 30, 2022
It’s certainly encouraging to see a global increase and emphasis towards a more conscious and inclusive world. In conjunction with