Baby and Toddler Swimming Classes in the Klang Valley
Seah Lu Sean
July 29, 2025
[This article was first published on 26th July 2022 and has been updated by Hemala Devaraj as at 29th July
Health & Safety
When Your Kid’s Cough Just Won’t Quit: A Paediatric Respiratory Doctor Explains Why
Hemala Devaraj
June 12, 2025
In this article: Still dealing with your child’s lingering cough long after a cold? You’re not alone, let’s dig deeper.
Emotional Cheating: Advice from An Expert On Workplace Relationships – and More
Hemala Devaraj
April 29, 2025
In February 2025, makchic kicked off its first Mama Secrets session of the year, tackling the challenging topic of emotional
What Every Parent Should Know About Child Sexual Violence
Najmin Tajudin
November 18, 2024
He treated her like an adult and made her feel special. Their ‘special connection’ involved her receiving gifts and treats,
Breast Cancer Awareness: Stitching Together Resilience and Hope
Hemala Devaraj
October 30, 2024
Every Monday morning, a vibrant group of women stride into the Breast Cancer Welfare Association (BCWA) office, radiating warmth and
‘Tis the Season… for the spread of Respiratory Diseases?
Editorial
December 8, 2023
Are your kids down with the sniffles again? Could it be the flu, allergies, or Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) (a
Ask the Expert with Buds Oralcare Organics: All About Your Kids’ Dental Health
Elaine Yeoh
March 20, 2023
“You can’t have those sweets, or you’re going to have a toothache!” There’s so much more to our children’s dental
Ask The Expert with Ms Janice Cho: Feeding and Nutrition for Kids
Elaine Yeoh
February 17, 2023
Do you remember what your morning meals were as kids, mamas? If you were like many of us, your breakfast
Beat the Heat! Top Tips for Kids
Elaine Yeoh
October 17, 2022
Born and bred in the tropics? We’re certainly grateful for round-the-clock sunny days (especially when paired with the sea and
Are young children more prone to infections post-pandemic?
Elaine Yeoh
October 5, 2022
The Covid-19 induced flurry of changes are hopefully abating, as life slowly eases back to some semblance of normality (albeit
6 Essential First Aid Skills All Parents Must Know
Elaine Yeoh
September 14, 2022
Last September, we shared with you 6 Basic First Aid Skills to Teach Your Child. This year, in conjunction with World
Yum, not Yuck: Making Healthy Eating Fun for Kids
Elaine Yeoh
June 20, 2022
We admit it, mamas- if all we hear from the kids when we offer health(ier) meal options is ‘yuck’, it’s
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
6 Skills Every 21st Century Child Should Master
Elaine Yeoh
December 3, 2021
We live in a pivotal age of innovation, advancement and technology. Skills deemed as crucial in the past are now often
7 Mummy and Me Exercises for Keeping Fit and Bonding with your Baby
Editorial
October 19, 2021
“Aiyohhh ….. No time to exercise-lah!” Hey, new mums – does this sound like you? Whilst we love our precious
What if? makchic’s book for kids on body boundaries and personal safety
Seah Lu Sean
September 24, 2021
What if? is makchic‘s first picture book for children aged 3 to 8 years which delivers concepts of personal safety,
Rescue-Ready: 6 Basic First Aid Skills To Teach Your Child
Elaine Yeoh
September 14, 2021
Kissing away our kids’ painful ouchies will only take them so far! Try equipping your little ones with some basic
The puberty puzzle: How a mother helped her son through puberty
Uma
July 26, 2021
Puberty may hit your child earlier than you think, When it does, be more prepared than me!
How to talk to kids about: Safe Touches
Kimberly Lee
June 15, 2021
Parents will do whatever it takes to safeguard our children’s wellbeing – from child-proofing our homes to obsessively safety-padding our
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