10 Ways to Deal with a Picky Eater
Mealtime doesn’t have to be a battle. Consider these tips to help the fussy eater in your family eat a balanced diet. 1) Follow a routine Kids thrive on routine. Serve meals and snacks at about the same hours everyday.…
12 ways to eat for two
Making a few simple changes to what you eat, instead of how much, helps you and baby get off to the healthiest start. Dietitian Catherine Kong shares how. Your Old Habit: Skipping your breakfast Switch To: Just a packet of…
Make money from home
As even the most organised of supermums will say, juggling kids and work is never an easy task. While living on a single income can be challenging, the thought of returning to work at the end of maternity leave more…
Let the Mess Begin: Weaning Your Baby
Let the mess begins! Get your camera ready and snap away as baby takes her first few spoons of cereal. Among the things to remember include: Time it right Many parents find that the best time to introduce solids is…
Are dads more entitled to a good, uninterrupted night of sleep?
We ask, is the graveyard shift solely a mum’s responsibility? NO Parenting is a 50/50 job For the first few months, he helped a lot during the graveyard shifts, including tracking the diaper change time! As I breastfed directly at…
Should breastfeeding be done in private?
Breastfeeding may not be new in Malaysia but nursing in public attracts inquisitive stares at times. We ask several mums whether breastfeeding should be done behind closed doors? NO It’s perfectly natural and people need to accept it I breastfeed…
Is it alright to tweet about the progress of your baby’s birth?
iPhones, Blackberrys and Androids. Times have changed where news sharing through social media is at our fingertips. Is it a step too far, or the perfect way to involve friends in your experience? NO It’s a private experience I wouldn’t…
Starting Solids
It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for: your baby decked out in a new bib, propped up in his highchair and ready to mouth his first spoonful of mush. Once baby moves on from just milk, mealtimes will never be…
Are you financially ready for another baby?
The prospect of adding another member to your brood and imploring further into your already-depleting bank accounts can be intimidating. In addition to age gap, lifestyle, health and relationship conditions, here are eight things to consider before trying for a…
Let’s Buy Nursing Bras!
As your bump grows, so do your assets. Once baby arrives and your milk comes in, you’ll probably (and finally) stop asking the boob fairy for “more” simply because you’ve become voluptuous overnight! Whether it’s during pregnancy or after birth,…
