Stepping into motherhood is like diving into a whirlwind of emotions you never knew existed, hitting you with an intensity you never imagined. You get to experience the kind of
Academic pressure. Body image issues. Social relationships. These are just some of the emotional challenges our adolescents and teens are facing today – with many turning to self-harm, or in
Life can be tough – and it’s no different for our kids! From dealing with school pressure, to navigating friendships, there are plenty of challenges that our kids face on
Mention the words “respectful parenting” and you’ll often have people who fall squarely into two camps: passionate proponents, and those who remain utterly convinced that this parenting approach only leads
Talking about mental health and more specifically, mental illnesses, can be a difficult conversation to have with kids; especially those of a much younger age. It can be a complex
Kids fight. Period. Having a fall out is a normal part of friendship, be it with their siblings, classmates, or next door neighbours. Yes, it may be hurt us to
The average Malaysian spends three hours and one minute a day on social media, equating to 46 days a year. Suffice to say, I do not fall into this category
Have you ever heard of the term “intergenerational trauma“? There’s no doubt that unhealthy or dysfunctional ways of relating to children happens in every generation across cultures. In the Asian
Your voices have been heard, #makchicmumtribe. Loud and clear. As mothers, daughters, sisters, wives, and women from all walks of life – gender equality remains an issue close to many
Forget Marvel – we’re celebrating makchic‘s Sheroes this year! Who do we mean exactly? We’re talking about women of strength and resilience. Women who have shattered glass ceilings, and broken
No one has been spared. Male or female, young or old- each of us has been subjected to the drastic adjustments thrown at us over these past two years as
We hear you, mamas. As much as we would love to say we have a great relationship with all of our family members, the reality is often far from the
The new year always brings a fresh wave of earnest resolve and a commitment to improvement. Since becoming a mum, I’ve started the last few New Years with a fresh
How does one make starry goals and plans when the pandemic still looms large all over the world? And as the recent devastating floods show, some people were not even
#makchicmumtribe, please give yourselves a pat on the back for getting through the rollercoaster known as 2021. It’s not been an easy ride for many of us (and sometimes, it
We live in a pivotal age of innovation, advancement and technology. Skills deemed as crucial in the past are now often categorised as obsolete. The 21st century child has to be
Even the best of us can feel down, especially in times of uncertainty. The pandemic has truly rattled and distressed so many of us, so how can we take care
Browsing through my Instagram, I see stories after stories of drool-worthy meals and workout video sessions. It appeared to me that those around me seemed to be looking after their
Life changes significantly once we become parents. Before kids, most of us only had ourselves to look after. But once that squealing child is born or taken into our care,
If we have these children, then why can it feel so lonely? I have been stressing out over the prospect and processes of re-entering full-time work as a teacher. I
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