5 Tips for Teaching Our Kids How to Love and Respect their Grandparents
Elaine Yeoh
March 16, 2026
Respect your elders. Many of us grew up with this as a principal family motto. As with most Asian countries,
Relationships
Who Will Care for Us? The Silent Crisis of Elder Care in Malaysia
Hemala Devaraj
September 3, 2025
“My anxiety reached a point when even hearing the phone ring would make my heart race,” recalled Alexandra Wong. What
Hotels and Holiday Stays in Malaysia for a Romantic Getaway
Hemala Devaraj
May 14, 2025
Every couple deserves a break to escape the chaos and just hit reset! Whether you’re craving some chill vibes or
Playground Politics: 5 Classy Ways to Manage Mean Mums
Elaine Yeoh
April 14, 2025
[This article was first published on 17th March 2023.] There’s a bully at the playground, and it’s not the kid
Taking on Hollywood: Former Miss Malaysia Rachel Tan and Dan Mark on Love, Lana Condor, and Life as Producers
Hemala Devaraj
September 5, 2024
Rachel Tan has undeniably come a long way since her days as Miss Malaysia. The Seremban-born former beauty queen (have
5 Tough Conversations To Have With Your Partner Today
Elaine Yeoh
February 14, 2023
If you have a life partner, it’s likely that the two of you have a couple of slightly awkward topics
How to Have a No-Presents, But Meaningful Valentine’s Day
Editorial
February 9, 2023
If you always find yourself scratching your head about what to get your partner for Valentine’s Day, you are not
makchic Recommends: Date Night Experiences for Valentine’s Day
Elaine Yeoh
February 3, 2023
Thinking of how to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year? We love our classic romantic meals and movie dates, especially with the
Mama Secrets: Anti-Resolutions for 2023
Elaine Yeoh
February 1, 2023
New year, new you! Are you starting 2023 pumped up and determined to follow through with your new year’s resolution(s)?
Tips to keep the spark alive after kids
Editorial
October 31, 2022
Romance, post-kids? We hear many parents scoffing with knowing laughter. Gone are the days of mindless gazing into each other’s
I Don’t Want You, Mummy! How to Deal with Parental Preference
Elaine Yeoh
August 3, 2022
No, mummy! A typical tantruming tot refusing to leave the toy store? Nope…not in this scenario. How I wished it
10 Creative Ways to Show Mum You Appreciate Her
Elaine Yeoh
May 6, 2022
Thank you. How many times have we said these words to our own mamas over our lifetime? (We’re not going
Perfect Places to Pamper Your Mum (or Yourself!) this Mother’s Day 2022
Elaine Yeoh
May 4, 2022
Pampering doesn’t have to only involve spas, nails and afternoon teas – though we love those too! Spoil the queen
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
Breaking Unhealthy Generational Cycles
Editorial
March 28, 2022
Have you ever heard of the term “intergenerational trauma“? There’s no doubt that unhealthy or dysfunctional ways of relating to
My Story: Choosing Motherhood
Editorial
March 14, 2022
I was never good with babies. I’d often see other ladies swoop a baby up into their arms and immediately
Ask the Expert with Dr Johnben Loy: Your Relationship Concerns, Answered
Elaine Yeoh
February 23, 2022
There are no two ways about it. Maintaining a relationship is hard work, and often times, it can get messy
Ask the Expert with Ms Katyana Azman: Pandemic Parenting and How to Move Forward
Elaine Yeoh
February 15, 2022
No one has been spared. Male or female, young or old- each of us has been subjected to the drastic
makchic Recommends: Romantic Date Night Venues in Klang Valley for Valentine’s Day
Elaine Yeoh
February 6, 2022
Hands up, #makchicmumtribe…how many of us prioritise date nights as much as we know we should? It’s easy for one-on-one time
My Story: Surviving the Sandwich Generation
Su Ning
January 31, 2022
My father was diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer two years ago, which required an emergency surgery that left him weak