Saying goodbye to the myth of parenting perfection
Editorial
January 21, 2022
The new year always brings a fresh wave of earnest resolve and a commitment to improvement. Since becoming a mum,
Relationships
How to Have Better Sex This Year
Elaine Yeoh
January 17, 2022
Uh, what sex? Any parents here doubling up in laughter (or tears) at the idea of great (or any) sex,
Team makchic on: The biggest lessons 2021 has taught me
Editorial
December 21, 2021
#makchicmumtribe, please give yourselves a pat on the back for getting through the rollercoaster known as 2021. It’s not been
Conversation Prompts To Get the Kids Talking
Elaine Yeoh
November 22, 2021
“Hi sweetheart! How was your day?” “Good.” End of conversation. Meaningful communication is key to any successful relationship, while also
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
What the Research Says: How can we stop the spread of misinformation?
Editorial
September 23, 2021
I have done a lot of my own research on this topic.” Younger people nowadays think you know more than
In-laws or Outlaws? 6 tips for building a healthy relationship with your extended family
Editorial
September 7, 2021
We’ve all heard of those dreaded in-law stories. The mother-in-law (MIL) who barges into a couple’s marital bedroom at midnight,
My Story: Things teenagers wish we could tell our mums
Editorial
September 3, 2021
Growing up, our mothers are our world. Someone we go to in times of joy. Someone we look up to
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
My Story: I had no idea it was coercive control
Laych Koh
August 19, 2020
I was in my early 20s when I fell in love with a charming, sporty man. The relationship swallowed me
Parental Alienation: Depriving your child of the love of another parent
Nadia Azhar
August 6, 2020
“Mummy is always busy with work and hardly sees you. Your Tok Ma is the one who takes care of
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
Co-parenting during the Covid-19 pandemic
Nadia Azhar
April 17, 2020
Most people find co-parenting taxing under normal circumstances. Add in a global public health crisis, and odds are you may
Privacy in Marriage: Are you sharing too much or too little?
Editorial
July 19, 2019
People have every tool available for better communication in these modern times, but are we actually communicating better? And in
Motherhood: If we have these children, then why can it feel so lonely?
Laych Koh
May 12, 2019
If we have these children, then why can it feel so lonely? I have been stressing out over the prospect
Danielle Graham: ‘Who wants their family to break up?’
Editorial
April 19, 2019
Having led a fast-paced life of a glamorous model who graced many a fashion cover, Danielle Peita Graham first comes
10 Unconventional Valentine’s Day Gifts Ideas
Nadia Azhar
February 11, 2019
Just when you thought gifting season is over, along comes another reason for presents – Valentine’s Day. For those who hate the
Motherhood, Marie Kondo and Me: I was a Messed-up Mum
Laych Koh
January 31, 2019
It took me about three years, but I found the little peace I’d been looking for. As corny as it