From Water to Gravity: What Babies Really Need
Editorial
September 26, 2017
In the safe, warm and protected nest that is mummy’s body, gravity has yet to come into play. A baby’s world is
Motherhood
Keeping It Real: When I Found My Mummy Tummy Was Actually Diastasis Recti
Editorial
September 6, 2017
I was pregnant, but my son had to be coaxed into this world. Because I was overdue, I had to
Baby Etiquette: What New Parents Want Grandparents To Know
Editorial
August 28, 2017
Grandparents are a blessing. They often have more time and patience with grandchildren than they did with their own children.
Breastfeeding: Benefits beyond nutrition
Editorial
August 24, 2017
Besides providing essential nutrients to your child and helping you shed post-natal weight, breastfeeding has other crucial benefits that every
Best Ways to Help a New Mum
Editorial
July 5, 2017
The day has finally come. Your friend who’s been baking something in the oven for nine months has finally popped
My Story: My Reproductive Plans are None of Your Business
Editorial
June 5, 2017
I have one child and he’s 11. It might be my choice. It might not be. My reproductive plans are
How My Mother Lost RM170,000 to Online Scammers
Editorial
May 11, 2016
My father was a wise man and in many ways, he foresaw the future and made provisions for my mother
Preparing for the Fight Against Cancer
Editorial
May 10, 2016
“This is my fourth year. One more year and I can call myself cancer-free.” Ashley Lam is good-natured in her
How Much Does It Cost To Have A Baby?
Hardesh Singh
November 26, 2015
As the last ring of the wedding bell fades away, it’s time to plan your next move as a married
My Story: Working on My Mom Guilt
Editorial
October 27, 2015
Before she had her baby, first-time mom Faye Song recalls vaguely reading somewhere that motherhood also marks the start of years and years of feeling guilty.
My Story: 5 Things I Swore I’d Never Do as a Parent Until I Became a Mother
Sharon Chai
October 8, 2015
Before her daughter was born, Sharon Choo had such grand ideas about what she thought she would and would never do as a parent. And then she actually became a mum.
Adeline Chong: Founder of Snackfood & Mother of Jade
Stephanie Boey
September 28, 2015
We had a sit-down with Adeline Chong, the Founder and “Chief Inspiration Officer” of Snackfood and quizzed her on how she manages work, more work and a 2-year-old.
5 Life Lessons as Taught by a Toddler
Lai San
September 7, 2015
Some of life’s valuable lessons, as Lai San has discovered, can be learned from the most unexpected places: her toddler.
5 Times You Can Say ‘No’ to Family, Friends & Strangers When It Concerns Your Kids
Editorial
August 21, 2015
It’s sometimes hard to say ‘no’, whether it’s to your own kids or other adults. But do you then just say ‘yes’ for the sake of being polite? Here are 5 times it’s more than okay to say ‘no’ to others when it comes to your little ones.
10 Rules New Parents Can Break
Editorial
August 14, 2015
Well-meaning folk will try to make new parents follow ‘rules’ – and new parents obey them dutifully, usually because they don’t know what else to do. But Faye Song believes some rules can be broken.
5 Things to Consider Before You Quit to Be a Stay-At-Home Mum
Makchic
July 29, 2015
Are you thinking about leaving that well-paying job to be a full-time Stay-At-Home-Mom (SAHM)? Grace Ch’ng shares 5 things you should consider before taking that plunge.
My Story: The Reality of Motherhood Is Far From What I Had Dreamed!
Lai San
July 15, 2015
Lai San’s quest to be a perfect mother brought her to this report card session which reveals brutal truths and some crushed dreams.
Things I Wish Other Parents Had Told Me About Parenthood
Editorial
July 7, 2015
Has parenting been all that you expected it to be? Faye Song shares what she wished other parents would have told her about real-world parenting.
Ayzee Zainal: Mother of Two & Co-Founder of Flowers & Warriors KL
Tyler Lim
July 3, 2015
Ayzee Zainal, mother-of-two and co-founder of Flowers & Warriors KL, shares her thoughts on motherhood, Instagram-worthy birthday party setups, and the joys of wet wipes!
Vivy Yusof: Managing Director of FashionValet & dUCk Scarves, Blogger & Mother of Two
Makchic
June 2, 2015
FashionValet and dUCk Scarves founder Vivy Yusof gives us a glimpse of her life as a fashion maven, blogger, and mom of two (who’s figured out which child will run her fashion empire).
