As Malaysians, we live in a rich, multi-racial environment. It doesn’t matter what race you are, your child will inevitably have to come to contact with kids from other races and backgrounds. They will realise that people come in different…

There is no cure for eczema, but, in most cases, it is manageable. The word eczema comes from a Greek word that means to effervesce or bubble or boil over. It’s important to remember that many people have eczema. Over…

Long gone are the days when glasses were reserved for the older or elderly. Today, an increasing number of those who wear glasses are alarmingly from an age group that drinks from a sippy cup or needs to be driven…

Waking up at 7am or much earlier to get on the school bus, morning assemblies, walking in a single file into the classroom and sitting at a desk for six hours with breaks or sports in between in a school…

It’s no secret that attending boarding school presents a huge opportunity for students to learn a number of life skills while having access to a high-quality education. Whether it’s a necessity or an option, a boarding school offers the kind…

Here are some reasons to supplement your preschooler’s diet, type of vitamins available and what you can get for your child. Today, there are many parents who give their children something to chew upon – whether it’s a lion-shaped multivitamin…

One thing successful people have in common is that they are remarkably confident in themselves – which is a very important trait to cultivate in a child who will soon have to strive in a fast-paced, growing and challenging community.…

Here’s a fact: Birthday parties generate a lot of trash! There are wrapping papers, disposable plates and cups which are not necessarily biodegradable, paper towels, birthday cards, balloons and the list goes on! You can do your part in helping…

It is a natural and healthy process to sweat, and in doing so body odour is produced. Body odour is a sensitive issue in itself, even though it is caused when bacteria break down protein into certain acids that produce…

Life still goes on even if your child does not say ‘please’ or ‘thank you’, or greet others accordingly, for lack of good manners isn’t punishable by law. Still, what are the positive outcomes if a child is found to…