Due to the sudden hormonal and chemical unrest that take place in the body after childbirth, many women experience a form of depression often called the ‘baby blues’, which tends to occur during the first few weeks after giving birth.…

As soon as you tell someone you are trying for a baby, everyone seems to have an opinion about what, where, when and how to do it. Chances are, a lot of what you hear could simply be nonsense, especially…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…