10 Instaworthy Gadgets, Gizmos and Gifts to Brighten Up Your Home
Elaine Yeoh
November 10, 2021
As happy as we are that we can finally dress up and visit actual stores, online shopping is still a
Kids
How Safe is Air Travel for Families Now?
Elaine Yeoh
November 8, 2021
With increasing border relaxations in Malaysia and around the world, many are toying with the idea of travelling by plane
The 3 parenting roles you don’t have to play
Editorial
November 3, 2021
Parents juggle multiple roles and responsibilities daily (sometimes hourly!). We are not just mamas – we are line-cooks, teachers, administrators,
Things to Do in October and November 2021
Editorial
October 29, 2021
Parents, we know it’s been a tough eighteen months for our families, being cooped up at home – and we’re
Easy, Last-Minute DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids that Won’t Break the Bank
Elaine Yeoh
October 26, 2021
It’s that time of the year when parents are entrusted to prepare the most spooktacular costumes in town. But if
7 Mummy and Me Exercises for Keeping Fit and Bonding with your Baby
Editorial
October 19, 2021
“Aiyohhh ….. No time to exercise-lah!” Hey, new mums – does this sound like you? Whilst we love our precious
makchic x baba baa Malaysia Giveaway Contest
Editorial
October 18, 2021
What if…your kids fell in love with something wacky and wonderful? Here’s how you can get your hands on two
Should schools reopen?
Editorial
October 3, 2021
[Disclaimer: This piece was written before the recent announcement about the Klang Valley and Melaka moving into Phase 3 of the National
SPOT: We need to talk about sex education in schools
Najmin Tajudin
September 29, 2021
“My grandfather sat me on his lap and touched me in places [that are] unsafe to touch.” “I was 12
makchic x Canon What if? Giveaway Contest
Editorial
September 28, 2021
As part of the launch of What if?, our first picture book for children, we are giving away a copy of
What if? makchic’s book for kids on body boundaries and personal safety
Seah Lu Sean
September 24, 2021
What if? is makchic‘s first picture book for children aged 3 to 8 years which delivers concepts of personal safety,
Starting Family Conversations about Dementia with “Mist-Bound: How to Glue Back Grandpa”
Li-Hsian
September 21, 2021
“Eyes, she had been told, are windows to the soul. Were his windows just misted over? Was Grandpa actually inside,
Rescue-Ready: 6 Basic First Aid Skills To Teach Your Child
Elaine Yeoh
September 14, 2021
Kissing away our kids’ painful ouchies will only take them so far! Try equipping your little ones with some basic
Digital Parenting: Do You Know How to Keep Your Teen Safe Online?
Audra Teh
August 18, 2021
Teenage life today is very different from what it was 10 or 20 years ago. Parents are trying to keep
Meltdowns, Managed: The Mindful Way
Editorial
August 5, 2021
Imagine a world without temper tantrums or messy meltdowns. A parent’s dream? Perhaps – but also one that (sadly) isn’t
The puberty puzzle: How a mother helped her son through puberty
Uma
July 26, 2021
Puberty may hit your child earlier than you think, When it does, be more prepared than me!
Sibling Rivalry: Positive Ways to Keep the Peace at Home
Elaine Yeoh
July 15, 2021
Lockdown mode equals lots of fun family time, right? Not so. For many of us, war is breaking out between
Learning beyond the classroom: How co-curricular activities build character
Kimberly Lee
July 9, 2021
Students today have learned to step outside of their physical classrooms and into the world of online learning. But what
5 Tips to Help Your Child Battle Online Learning Fatigue
Kimberly Lee
June 28, 2021
“Pandemic fatigue” is a phrase now firmly entrenched in our everyday lexicon. As parents, we find ourselves struggling to stay
How to talk to kids about: Safe Touches
Kimberly Lee
June 15, 2021
Parents will do whatever it takes to safeguard our children’s wellbeing – from child-proofing our homes to obsessively safety-padding our