Early literacy: Is It Possible?
It’s not a very common opinion that teaching a baby to read is possible, but the fact remains that it’s highly likely to happen by default even, provided the little one is surrounded by a literacy rich environment. Mind the…
Ditch The Itch!
Dealing with diaper rash is part and parcel of childcare, especially in the first year or so of your child’s life. It is not an indication of being a negligent parent in any way. No parent is unfamiliar with the…
Confinement: Local theories and best practices
Confinement is an Asian traditional “quarantine” practice for new moms, aimed at helping them recover from the rigours of pregnancy and labour. In Malaysia, all three main ethnic races – Chinese, Indian and Malay – exercise confinement according to their…
Fuss-free 100 Days & Full Moon Celebrations
Popular among Chinese, Japanese and Korean families, the Full Moon and 100 Days celebrations are traditional customs much similar to one another and they mark the end of the vulnerable period of both a new mom and her baby. These…
Why music should matter
What is it about music, especially our favourite song or tune, that makes us feel alive and confident? Other than the feel-good factor, could music benefit the development of little children in other ways? Music, to most parents, is not…
Straight from the Doctor: HFMD and Juvenile Arthritis explained
Smart Parenting caught up with Dr Cham Wen Tarng, Consultant Paediatrician and Rheumatology Paediatrician of Sunway Medical Centre for a Q & A session on the subjects of Hand, Foot and Mouth disease (HFMD), as well as Juvenile Arthritis for…
On The Go Nursing: Challenges & Solutions
A nursing mom who is traveling with her baby, will surely appreciate the fact that she will be spared the hassle of preparing formula for her hungry infant. In fact, she is in the grandest position of being able to…
New Dad’s No Sweat Guide
The incredibly hard work of delivering a baby is now over. But it’s only the beginning. While new mothers acclimatise to her new role as a mom, new dads need to step up as well. So, gentlemen, how do you…
Age-Appropriate Toys: What’s Your Baby Playing With?
Age-appropriate toys not only bring your little ones a lot of joy, it helps them develop a wide range of motor skills and hand coordination skills as well. Always choose those that are safe yet interesting for your baby. It’s…
Strong & Healthy: Boost Your Child’s Immunity
In normal everyday living conditions, an average child is exposed to an array of germs and viruses which may make him sick. Unfortunately though, getting sick as a child is nothing more than one of life’s ‘job description’! By successfully…
