makchic’s publisher, Laych Koh shares her thoughts on culture, changes and current events in her monthly column, The Dilated Pupil. There is one thing that motivates me as a mother
Motherhood requires love, not DNA”. Motherhood extends way beyond the biological process of carrying a child for 9 months. It’s about one who willingly nurtures, loves, accepts and raises a
Mother. Think, for a moment, of the images that this evokes in your mind. For some, the word “mother” is wrapped in fond reminiscence, coupled with the taste of home-cooked
I was never good with babies. I’d often see other ladies swoop a baby up into their arms and immediately be able to charm them, making them smile and laugh
Forget Marvel – we’re celebrating makchic‘s Sheroes this year! Who do we mean exactly? We’re talking about women of strength and resilience. Women who have shattered glass ceilings, and broken
The first three months of pregnancy are usually a secret and tranquil joy for mothers, but Lisa Surihani enjoyed no such privacy. When she was pregnant with her first child in 2015, the
The first night her newborn twins were home, Mimpikita’s Nurul Zulkifli thought her dreams were over. Facing breastfeeding difficulties and two screaming babies, the founder and designer of the homegrown
Organic skincare, organic food, traditional medications, essential oils, hipster apothecaries. There is no denying the trend of going back to the ‘natural’ way among the young urban millennials these days.
It’s Malaysia Day! On this day of national unity and diversity, and this very significant year, we celebrate the very best of what Malaysia represents. But what do parents wish
Stay at home mums often juggle many responsibilities at a time. I wasn’t always a stay-at-home-mum (SAHM). In the first one and half years after becoming a mother, I worked.
To our Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. Dear Datuk Seri, We are readers of the site makchic.com, and mothers of Malaysia. Recently,
The World Cup season is upon us again and my husband knows better than to stop me from hogging the telly or disturb me when I’m watching a game. I
Many mothers today can agree that finding a mumma tribe to belong to is crucial to surviving the chaos of motherhood with your sanity intact. A landmark study recently showed
Do you sometimes think back to the you of 10 or even five years ago? Do you remember how you had interests beyond your children, leisure time and hobbies, even?
With election fever still lingering on, have you been noticing more Malaysians talking about politics than ever before? And against the backdrop of a Malaysia with a brand new government,
The Single Mum: Queen of Cosplaying Balances Passion with Single Parenting Many Malaysians are ardent followers and fans of our very own homegrown makeup artist, Saraswati Suharto. She has gained international
Our second baby came as a surprise. I got pregnant just when our first born turned 15 months old. I told myself that I was a pro at this whole
Women entrepreneurs in Malaysia, there’s a new group of like-minded women out there to support your endeavours. Mompreneur Asia was recently launched by Niney Chong and radio personality Aishah Sinclair
The first twelve weeks of your pregnancy are finally over – Phew! For most mums-to-be, the fatigue and nausea that accompanies the first trimester usually subsides at this point. Most
This year marks my first Autism Awareness Day as a proud mother to an autistic child. It’s only been 7 months since my 2-and-half-year-old toddler was officially diagnosed. Since then,
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