As parents, one of our deepest fears is the possibility of our child getting lost, especially in large crowded and public spaces. While this is an unsettling thought, preparing your
Academic pressure. Body image issues. Social relationships. These are just some of the emotional challenges our adolescents and teens are facing today – with many turning to self-harm, or in
[This article was first published on 26th October 2022, and has been updated as at 10th August 2023.] Malaysia’s 15th general election (GE15) may be over – but the upcoming
“We’re having chicken curry with rice for lunch, and you can eat with your hands,” I announced to the kids. They obliged, using their fingers to navigate the rice and
Let’s face facts – teaching your children about money is tough. Children learn from the way you treat them and from what they see. You can tell them about savings
My 8 and 10-year-old boys, Nolan and Liam, speak with an indiscernible accent. Liam was born in Malaysia, and moved to Germany when he was just 3 months old. Nolan
In March 2021, my children’s father was diagnosed with oral cancer for the second time in 15 years. The first time he was diagnosed, we were just starting our journey
Talking about mental health and more specifically, mental illnesses, can be a difficult conversation to have with kids; especially those of a much younger age. It can be a complex
When our child is different, there’s so much more we need to learn about parenting. Our first go-to will be to learn all we can about the diagnosis. We learn
Disabilities. This is a very big word to use, even for adults. Today – when language, terms of references and respecting people of all abilities is more important than ever
Puberty may hit your child earlier than you think, When it does, be more prepared than me!
Parents will do whatever it takes to safeguard our children’s wellbeing – from child-proofing our homes to obsessively safety-padding our kids before their first bike ride. Similarly, we need to
There are few things in this world more difficult than the death of a loved one – and fewer things that are harder to talk about. Although the topic of
You and your partner have both decided to divorce, but have either of you given any thoughts on how to break the news to your children? Separation and divorce can be
Recognise biases, expand your child’s worlds, and educate yourself.
Recently, K-pop fans were rocked by the tragic news of the death of Sulli, a former member of the South Korean girl group f(x). Allegedly, the young pop star took
Makchic’s recent edition of #MamaSecrets on sexual harassment was heartbreaking. Many shared horrifying stories of being sexually harassed at such a young age. Some did not even realise that what happened to
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