World Down’s Syndrome Day 2024: End the Stereotypes
Li-Hsian
March 22, 2024
My almost 11-year-old daughter, Isha, has Down’s Syndrome. I shared Isha’s story and diagnosis publicly for the first time here
Li-Hsian
Dragon Tales for Chinese New Year
Li-Hsian
February 7, 2024
Chinese New Year is almost here! In 2024, we will be welcoming the Year of the Wood Dragon, which promises
World Down’s Syndrome Day 2023: With Me, Not For Me
Li-Hsian
March 21, 2023
In 2019, makchic contributor Li-Hsian Choo shared her daughter Isha’s story publicly for the first time, regarding Isha’s diagnosis of Down’s
How (and Why) I Started Book Clubs for My Kids
Li-Hsian
April 21, 2022
Like many parents, I was anxious at the start of the pandemic about how my children’s learning would be negatively
What Does #InclusionMean to You?
Li-Hsian
March 26, 2022
21st March was World Down’s Syndrome Day (WDSD). It has been observed by the United Nations since 2012, as a means of raising
The Importance of Inclusive Education, and Why It Should Matter to You
Li-Hsian
March 21, 2020
Today is World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD). It has been observed on 21 March by the United Nations since 2012, as a means
My Story: The Unexpected Upside of Down’s Syndrome
Li-Hsian
March 21, 2019
When you are expecting a baby, you experience excitement, anticipation, a very special kind of happiness. Yet, at the back
5 Tips for Travelling (to Perth) with 5-Year-Olds
Li-Hsian
February 2, 2019
We took our five-year-old twins to Perth in Western Australia recently. Many people tend to pass over it as a
Mums We Love Who Practise Everyday Feminism
Editorial
March 10, 2018
If you’re still basking in the glow of International Women’s Day, it’s probably a good time to ask ourselves why
Where to find Chinese New Year outfits for children
Editorial
February 14, 2018
Chinese New Year is fast approaching, and if you still have not bought new clothes for your kids, fear not.
10 Ways for Stay-At-Home Mums (and Dads) to Earn Money
Li-Hsian
July 22, 2015
Being a stay-at-home parent is a full-time job that doesn’t come with a full-time salary. However, here are 10 ways for stay-at-home parents to earn a bit of extra cash to supplement the family budget without sacrificing time with the kids.
Picture Book Review: Lili by Award Winning Author-Illustrator Wen Dee Tan
Li-Hsian
June 23, 2015
Li-Hsian reviews ‘Lily’ by award-winning Malaysian author-illustrator Wen Dee Tan and shares how the book is exciting and helpful even in her own household.
My Story: How I Started Reading to My Babies
Li-Hsian
March 25, 2015
Li-Hsian only started reading to her twins when they were around 12 months old, not as newborns. She tells us why and shares some books that her twins really enjoy.
A Guide to Bringing Babies on a Beach Holiday
Li-Hsian
March 3, 2015
Thinking of bringing baby on your next beach vacation? Li-Hsian shares some tips for bringing babies on a beach holiday, based on her recent family trip to Langkawi with her 20-month old twins in tow.
Trial Run: Mum and Baby Yoga @ Prana Yoga KL
Li-Hsian
February 16, 2015
Looking for ways to extend her yoga practice, Li-Hsian checks out the new Mum and Baby Yoga classes at Prana Yoga KL with her twins and helper in tow.
Trial Run: Postnatal Goddess Wellness Programme @ Prana Yoga KL
Li-Hsian
January 29, 2015
Li-Hsian tried out Prana Yoga KL to see if their postnatal yoga programme could rebuild, restore and rejuvenate her well-being.
Li-Hsian’s List: Baby Goods Must and Skips
Li-Hsian
December 30, 2014
Li-Hsian, freelance writer and stay-at-home mother to 18-month-old twins shares with us her most and least used purchases during her first year of motherhood.
How to Help Your Child Feed Better, Speak Better
Li-Hsian
December 22, 2014
Li-Hsian consulted Meng Yi Yui from TLC Speech and Feeding Clinic on feeding issues, speech development and tips to improve your child’s feeding behaviour.
Trial Run: Erika Peres Swimming
Li-Hsian
September 10, 2014
Li-Hsian shopped around for baby swimming coaches and found Erika Peres Swimming. Read her review after 18 lessons with her now 13-month old twins.
Makchic Wishes You Selamat Hari Merdeka!
Kathryn Rao
August 29, 2014
We’ve chased some of the mums behind Makchic and gotten them to share their little ones’ Merdeka wishes for the year, decked proudly in the colours of the Malaysian flag.
