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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
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5 Tips for Teaching Our Kids How to Love and Respect their Grandparents
Elaine Yeoh
October 1, 2021
Respect your elders. Many of us grew up with this as a principal family motto. As with most Asian countries,
Contraception: More than just condoms and pills
Editorial
September 27, 2021
Every year on 26th September, the world celebrates World Contraception Day (WCD), a day initiated by NGOs to raise awareness about
Father’s Day Gift Ideas During Lockdown
Editorial
June 15, 2021
Movement Control Order (MCO) or not, the dads in your life deserve something special. If you haven’t planned anything for
makchic Recommends: Family-friendly movies
Editorial
June 11, 2021
One upside about this lockdown is that we certainly have more time for movie nights with the family. Here is
Stepmothers: The Other Side of the Story
Alena Couzet
June 4, 2021
Parenting is hard, but being a stepmother comes with an extra set of challenges. In fact, being a stepmother can
12 Sensory Play Ideas for a Lockdown Lift
Kimberly Lee
June 3, 2021
Worried about what to do with your kids during this lockdown period? Try sensory play: fun activities that engage all five
10 Tips on How to Build a Chic, Timeless Wardrobe
Laych Koh
April 23, 2021
Had enough of decluttering guilt? Konmarie-d your way to wanting to buy less? And most importantly, do you want a
Simple tips to raise eco-friendly kids
Editorial
January 5, 2021
We spend a lot of time and effort during our children’s early years instilling proper values and manners, honing their
5 Tips For Organising Your Kids’ Toys
Editorial
October 1, 2020
If our children had it their way, we’d all be buried in a sea of Barbies and Legos by now.
Tips for choosing a family holiday during a pandemic
Murni Roslim
August 25, 2020
We did our bit to flatten the curve by staying home for almost three months. Well done! Now that we
How to talk to kids about: Death
Kimberly Lee
August 13, 2020
There are few things in this world more difficult than the death of a loved one – and fewer things
Side Hustle: Supplementing your income during tough times
Editorial
July 23, 2020
Most of our favourite shops and restaurants have reopened after the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) announcement. But sadly, not
What happens after a divorce?
Nadia Azhar
July 16, 2020
Your divorce is final, your assets divided, papers signed, and you’ve talked to your children about how things will change.
How to talk to kids about: Divorce
Nadia Azhar
July 9, 2020
You and your partner have both decided to divorce, but have either of you given any thoughts on how to
Gift ideas for Dads, by a Dad
Editorial
June 19, 2020
“Abah, Happy Father’s Day!” “What’s this?” my father asked. “It’s a necktie. I bought it with Mak,” says an 8-year-old
Tips to keep kids healthy
Editorial
June 1, 2020
Here, we share tips on what you can do to keep your kids healthy. 1. Instil healthy habits Don’t stress
Homeschooling made easy
Editorial
May 6, 2020
Through the peak of the pandemic, most of us mamas had a little taste of what it’s like being our
10 tips to make reading a fun feature at home
Nadia Azhar
April 3, 2020
With the rapid-fire spread of the coronavirus, the whole world has been advised to stay home. Our daily lives have
Tips for parents with children on the spectrum during this MCO
Desiree Kaur
April 2, 2020
The rising spread of Covid-19 is causing much uneasiness across the globe. For special needs parents, this is yet another