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
Romance, post-kids? We hear many parents scoffing with knowing laughter. Gone are the days of mindless gazing into each other’s eyes over candlelit dinners. Dinners now consist of carrot-puree splattered
“Hi sweetheart! How was your day?” “Good.” End of conversation. Meaningful communication is key to any successful relationship, while also promoting growth for both parties. Oftentimes though, we fall into
It’s that time of the year when parents are entrusted to prepare the most spooktacular costumes in town. But if you’ve left things to the last-minute and can’t think of
Respect your elders. Many of us grew up with this as a principal family motto. As with most Asian countries, respect is a virtue deeply ingrained in our Malaysian culture.
Lockdown mode equals lots of fun family time, right? Not so. For many of us, war is breaking out between our kids daily. Can we blame them? Cabin fever makes
Movement Control Order (MCO) or not, the dads in your life deserve something special. If you haven’t planned anything for Father’s Day this Sunday, don’t worry, the #makchicmumtribe has got
Never fight in front of your kids! This age-old advice given to parents paints a pretty unrealistic picture of married life. Well, it’s time this blanket advice is taken with
We spend a lot of time and effort during our children’s early years instilling proper values and manners, honing their literacy and numeracy skills, and making sure they meet their
If our children had it their way, we’d all be buried in a sea of Barbies and Legos by now. However as parents, it is our job to guide our
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
Most of our favourite shops and restaurants have reopened after the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) announcement. But sadly, not all of them have made it. Wondermilk, a cafe known for
Your divorce is final, your assets divided, papers signed, and you’ve talked to your children about how things will change. But now that the dust has settled, what happens next?
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
“Abah, Happy Father’s Day!” “What’s this?” my father asked. “It’s a necktie. I bought it with Mak,” says an 8-year-old me. My celebration with Abah was very predictable. It has
Here, we share tips on what you can do to keep your kids healthy. 1. Instil healthy habits Don’t stress if your kids are not on track with their phonics
Having children and sleepless nights seem to go hand in hand. In a recent sharing session we conducted on makchic’s Instagram, many of you shared some funny, but mostly frustrating
With the rapid-fire spread of the coronavirus, the whole world has been advised to stay home. Our daily lives have been disrupted in ways unimaginable in our lifetime. More than
A recent study suggested that spending at least 120 minutes in nature each week could help you be healthier and happier. Hiking with your family is an excellent way to
The best advice if you’re expecting twins will come from parents who have been there and are still doing it. You will probably be given a lot of advice as your
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