The Covid-19 induced flurry of changes are hopefully abating, as life slowly eases back to some semblance of normality (albeit with added precautions) since March this year. Nevertheless, many of
Schools are back in session – and with this, comes inevitable concerns about the health of our children and worries about school-related Covid-19 clusters. Many parents are still on the
Fear is ever present in a pregnant woman’s mind, even if it comes in little flashes of worry, or in trepidation of the future. When you’re a woman who has
8th November 2021 heralded the return of many of our nation’s children to school – a move met with a collective sigh of relief (and some anxiousness!) on the part
With increasing border relaxations in Malaysia and around the world, many are toying with the idea of travelling by plane again. Who knew parents would actually be looking forward to
[Disclaimer: This piece was written before the recent announcement about the Klang Valley and Melaka moving into Phase 3 of the National Recovery Plan. While we await further announcements from the Education
I have done a lot of my own research on this topic.” Younger people nowadays think you know more than us older folks!” You don’t need to fact-check every single
Amidst recent reports that Covid-19 vaccinations for adolescents (12 to 17-year-olds) might be commencing in mid-September, parents across Malaysia understandably have many questions in mind. Sense with Science or Apa Kata Sains? excellent discussion
Too many Covid-19 vaccines and pregnancy-related questions, too little time! Fear not, as we narrow down the best takeaways from the brilliant doctor-led discussion Sense with Science or Apa Kata Sains? held
The lost year of 2020. That’s what they’re calling it. We’ve seen months of disrupted schooling. A decline in learning and diminishing morale. Fed-up families with pandemic fatigue. And as schools
We did our bit to flatten the curve by staying home for almost three months. Well done! Now that we are under the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO), restrictions have
Imagine having just RM8 to your name. Beaten, strangled and trapped at home with an abusive husband. These are only two out of many devastating experiences some mothers have to endure
If there’s one thing I hate, it is a party pooper. And that is what Covid-19 is to most kids right now, a great big party pooper. It has caused millions
Here, we share tips on what you can do to keep your kids healthy. 1. Instil healthy habits Don’t stress if your kids are not on track with their phonics
This year, it seems like our news feed has been inundated with bad news. Never would we have imagined that we would spend most of 2020 having to stay home
When Sue* was beaten and strangled by her abusive husband during the government’s Movement Control Order (MCO), the thought of remaining captive at home for the duration of the lockdown
Through the peak of the pandemic, most of us mamas had a little taste of what it’s like being our childrens’ primary educator. If you’re now considering (or are already
Most people find co-parenting taxing under normal circumstances. Add in a global public health crisis, and odds are you may already be at your wits’ end trying to figure out
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
“Stay at home!” was the firm warning recently issued to all Malaysians, who are now trying to grapple with their altered reality under the government’s recent Movement Control Order
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