My Story: ‘There’s Something Unusual About Your Baby’s Brain’
Editorial
June 26, 2017
We are honoured to present contributor Ruth Hannah’s story in this moving diary about her pregnancy. This is the first
My Story
My Story: My Reproductive Plans are None of Your Business
Editorial
June 5, 2017
I have one child and he’s 11. It might be my choice. It might not be. My reproductive plans are
How My Mother Lost RM170,000 to Online Scammers
Editorial
May 11, 2016
My father was a wise man and in many ways, he foresaw the future and made provisions for my mother
My Story: Working on My Mom Guilt
Editorial
October 27, 2015
Before she had her baby, first-time mom Faye Song recalls vaguely reading somewhere that motherhood also marks the start of years and years of feeling guilty.
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day: Why 15 Oct Matters to Me
Makchic
October 15, 2015
No mother ever thinks of losing her child. But one mom has opened up about infant loss, and how Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day is a day she won’t ever forget.
My Story: Going Back to Work After Being a Stay-At-Home Mom
Lai San
October 12, 2015
From staying at home to returning to full-time working, Lai San tells her side of the story six months into her new role – and how going back to work was probably one of the best decisions she ever made.
My Story: 5 Things I Swore I’d Never Do as a Parent Until I Became a Mother
Sharon Chai
October 8, 2015
Before her daughter was born, Sharon Choo had such grand ideas about what she thought she would and would never do as a parent. And then she actually became a mum.
Toddler Favouritism: I Want Daddy!
Makchic
September 23, 2015
While it’s normal for toddler to prefer one parent over another, it can also unbalance a family. Diyana Abbas shares how her family overcame her toddler’s “I only want daddy!” phase.
My Story: How My Tantrum-Management Skills Saved My Sanity
Ayuni Ayatillah
September 22, 2015
Crying, wailing and whining – when your little one has a massive meltdown, especially in public, what can you do? Ayuni Ayatillah shares some ideas on how to tackle these tantrums.
Eggs for Sale: An Account from a First-Time Donor
Sha Lynn Chan
August 27, 2015
Is it legal to donate your eggs? Are there any adverse side effects? What actually happens? Sha Lynn Chan sat down with Kim to find out more about this relatively unheard of practice in Malaysia.
My Story: What’s in My Baby & Toddler Diaper Bag
Michelle Lim-Chua
August 25, 2015
Ever since her second baby arrived two months ago, Michelle Lim-Chua feels like her diaper bag has doubled in size and weight. Here, she offers a peek at what’s inside her diaper bag.
My Story: How I Came To Terms With – and To Love – Adoption
Lai San
August 13, 2015
Lai San sat down with one of her dear friends for a chat on what many would consider a sensitive topic — adoption.
My Story: The Reality of Motherhood Is Far From What I Had Dreamed!
Lai San
July 15, 2015
Lai San’s quest to be a perfect mother brought her to this report card session which reveals brutal truths and some crushed dreams.
My Story: Why Two Months of Maternity Leave Is Never Enough
Ayuni Ayatillah
June 25, 2015
How much is enough maternity leave? Having just delivered her second child, Ayuni Ayatillah explains why she thinks it’s a necessity for working moms to be given extended maternity leave.
My Story: 7 Parenting Lessons I Learnt from My Father
Yenn
June 21, 2015
We learn how to be parents from watching our own parents. This Father’s Day, Yenn looks back at her childhood for parenting lessons from her father.
A Letter from a Stay-At-Home Mother to Her Husband
Lai San
June 9, 2015
As a stay-at-home mom, Lai San shares a letter to better “connect” with her hardworking husband.
From Full-Time Work to Full-Time Mom: Which is Best?
Daisy Ng
May 28, 2015
Full-time working mom, stay-at-home mom or work-at-home mom – is one arrangement better than the other? Five moms weigh in.
My Story: Breastfeeding Bites but I’d Do It All Over Again
Annabelle Josef
May 25, 2015
Breastfeeding is an important choice for many mothers but isn’t always a walk in the park. Annabelle Josef shares her experience, what she learned from it and why she’s doing it again.
My Story: Motherhood Is Turning Me into My Mother
Yenn
May 21, 2015
When you reprimand your child, is it your mom’s voice coming out instead of your own? Yenn shares how motherhood has turned her into her own mother. And in a good way.
My Story: Why Going Back to Work Was the Best Decision I Made
Sharon Chai
May 18, 2015
Going back to work after having a baby can be tough. Learn how Sharon Chai did it and how it’s made her become a better mother.
