Parenting Style – Austere Asian or Warm Western?
These two parenting styles are so polar opposites that either parent seems to be gaining where the other is losing and vice versa. What would be the best choice for you when it comes to your parenting style?
Stretching Your RM When You’re an SAHM
It’s never an easy thing to run your finances when you have kids. Somehow, you’ll always come short. Here’s one mother’s story of the plunge she took from being a successful working mom to an SAHM and still manages to make ends meet.
10 Things to Avoid When Disciplining Your Child
Why does disciplining my child always seem impossible? No matter how many times I tell them to pick up their toys, they act like they can’t hear me! What else can I do? Perhaps, telling them too many times is the problem.
Positive Parents
On the surface, being positive may seem like an easy thing to do. Hey, all you have to do is think and act positive right? Not quite. Read on to learn how to be and stay as a positive parent.
Parents’ Role in Children’s Education
Contrary to popular belief, your child’s education is not only their teacher’s responsibility. Your contribution to their education is just as important.
Interview with Kinderland Malaysia
Kinderland is one of the most trusted names of preschool education provider in Malaysia. kiddy123 recently interviewed the company’s Executive Director Mr. Arthur Ng to learn more of the school’s mission, vision and objectives in childhood education.
The One With the Loose Ribbons
Working moms are often plagued with the guilt of missing out on their children’s lives. They feel they might have somehow neglected some parts of their children’s milestones. Here’s how a working mom’s deals with things she can't control.
Raising a Child Abroad
Raising children abroad can be a challenge where sometimes, there is no one to turn to for help. Read about a mother's story who is living abroad with her little family, trying her best to make it a perfect home for her son.
Spoken Word Poetry in Child Education
Read about the experience of a spoken word poet and how his work has helped to encourage children and youth to speak out their minds and have belief in what they can do.
Interview – Malaysia Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) Council
Kiddy123 recently interviewed Datuk Dr. Chiam Heng Keng, the President of Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) Council, who is regarded as the leading authority in early childhood education in Malaysia.
Do You Really Need Insurance for Your Kids?
With the ever-increasing medical costs and reported cases of critical illnesses among children, it’s no wonder parents are busy buying insurance policies for their kids. But do you really need insurance for your kids? Read on before you decide.
5 Ideas: Creating Quality Time With Your Kids
In the stressful lives we lead today, we should not forget the simple ways in which we can create free time to spend with our children by following these tips.
Better than iPad
Old school games like "batu seremban" or "lompat getah" may sound alien to kids nowadays. But for parents, we know how much fun they can be. So why not bring the good ol’ games back and have fun with your kids!
3 Different Types of Learning Styles
Is your child a visual learner, or is he or she an auditory learner? Perhaps they learn best through touch. Understand what your child’s learning style is and learn how to effectively teach them.
Why Preschool Education is Important For Your Child?
Preschools are the right places for children to develop in academic, social and emotional ways – all the pre requisites of entering the Primary School years.
6 Warning Signs For the Wrong Nursery
Every nursery should fulfil a set of crucial criteria. Look out for these and if they are not fulfilled, it is time to make a change and ensure your child’s healthy physical, mental, social and emotional development are secured.
Mommy I’m Sad…
Current society’s demands make life stressful even for kids. Hence depression is becoming increasingly common. Signs that will alert you as to whether your child is depressed and how you can help them through this difficult time.
Effective Time Management for Working Parents
Time always never seem to be on parents’ side. We’re always rushing and running around for something. If you feel you’re always pressed for time, then it is time to slow down and try these tips so that you can manage your time more effectively.
Math Milestones By Age
While each child is different, there are some basic milestones they will reach age wise in numbers and mathematics, further enhanced by what you do with them.
Help, my Spouse is a PERFECTIONIST!!
Is your spouse difficult to please? Do you find that no matter how hard you try you can never satisfy them or meet their standards? Here are some suggestions on how to survive living with a perfectionist spouse.
