Why don’t Malaysian parents use child car seats?
Editorial
September 4, 2017
Malaysians are quite a daring — some might say crazy — lot. Don’t believe me? Think of all the things
Parenting
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.
Mums of The World: Denmark – Danish Babies Nap in the Cold
Editorial
August 9, 2017
In ‘Mums of The World’, we ask mothers from other countries and cultures about their babies, parenting and unique traditions.
Help! My Friend is Pregnant! and Other Baby Questions
Editorial
March 24, 2017
So you’re at that age where friends are starting to get pregnant, and as a single person yourself, you’re not
Anti-Vaccination: Are You Pro-Life or Pro-Choice?
Ching Yee
June 30, 2016
What is anti-vaccination? Anti-vaccination, or anti-vax, is a movement against vaccination for a wide variety of reasons, such as that
Mothers & Careers: A Paradox?
Ching Yee
June 28, 2016
As more and more women reach the glass ceiling, they face one final, seemingly unsurmountable barrier at work – being
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
Parenting Styles: Which One Are You?
Justine Tan
October 23, 2015
While parenting is a two-way experience where lessons are learned by both child and parent on their own along the way, here are a few types of parenting methods that we have observed.
My Story: Working Harder to Stay at Home
Lai San
February 11, 2015
Being a stay-at-home-mum can be much harder than it sounds, yet it also has it’s rewards. Lai San shares how she managed the shift in roles.
My Story: How I Learned to Quit the Parenting Race
Lai San
January 8, 2015
Compare and compete is the nightmare of every parent (and child). As kiasu’ism in parenting reaches new heights, Lai San wonders if there’s even a prize at the end of the race.
23 Pieces of Terrible Parenting Advice You Should Never Follow
Kathryn Rao
January 7, 2015
When you’re a new parent, everyone has an advice to give. Here are some of the worst tips that you may want to steer away from.
Is Swearing in Front of Your Kids Ever Ok?
Uma
November 28, 2014
Many adults swear in front of their kids on occasion. Uma explains her point of view on what’s acceptable language when there are small ears around.
Makchic’s Parenting Advice From Kids: Episode 3
Makchic
November 21, 2014
What’s the best toy a parent can give a child? Just how long should kids be allowed to play in a day?
Find out what kids think about these questions.
Makchic’s Parenting Advice From Kids: Episode 2
Makchic
October 30, 2014
Hot off the press! In the second episode of Makchic’s Parenting Advice From Kids, we asked four “experts” for their thoughts on the best and worst food for kids.
Makchic Presents Parenting Advice… From Kids!
Makchic
October 15, 2014
Today we’re releasing our first video installment of our ‘Parenting Advice From Kids’ series on our YouTube channel. Who better to give parenting tips other than children themselves?
Parenting Panic: Overcoming Fears of Raising Children in the 21st Century
Uma
June 27, 2014
We’re genetically predisposed to protect our children. But when does protection become failing to equip our children with the ability to stand on their own two feet? Uma muses over this through her own experience with her toddler.
10 Golden Rules for Raising Your Child to be Successful, Independent Adults
Kathryn Rao
June 25, 2014
How do you help your children grow up to become successful and independent adults? Educational and child development consultant Carrie Lupoli breaks it down for you.
My Story: Using Creativity to Get Cooperation from My Toddler
Kiki Quah
April 28, 2014
Toddlers don’t like to be ordered around any more than you do. What they do love is to play. Want cooperation? Kiki Quah shares how she made it work for her household.
My Story: 4 Real Ways I Show My Kids How Much I Love Them
Kiki Quah
April 2, 2014
I’m obsessed with letting my children know about my love. Tough love, strong love, emotional love, physical love – I make sure they feel it.
My Story: If You’re Happy and You Know It, Clap Your Hands
Janet Tay
March 18, 2014
Janet Tay hopes to teach her toddler a few things about happiness but ends up learning from him instead.
