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How do you explain to your child that private parts are private?

It is important to teach our children that it is not okay for anyone to touch them in certain places or to see them in the toilet. Three parents share how they taught their children about privacy and private parts.

Stay cool, even under pressure

A mum writes about how she finally lost her cool with her son. She wins our RM50 discount voucher from Kidz Spot this week.

Don't grow up too fast, son

May Ong writes about wanting her son not to grow up so fast.

My OKU baby is special

Lyna writes about her special child and how proud she is of him.

How do you get your child to sleep in his own bed?

A lot of Asian parents let their children sleep with them or in their room from the time they are born. If you are breastfeeding, it is much easier than having to walk to the next room to feed your child. But how do you get them to sleep in their own bed and in their own room when they are old enough?

Overcoming fear of labour

Dr Umayaal Vanthini writes about her search for someone to give her confidence in natural labour. She wins the RM50 discount voucher from Kidz Spot this week.

Fun time with brushing

Aishah Moen writes about how she gets her sons to brush their teeth.

Teach them Tamil as they brush

Suseela Saminadan writes about teaching her children Tamil as they brush their teeth.

How do you discipline your child?

Disciplining a child can be a real task. Should you do a time-out or resort to using the cane? Some parents share their opinions with us.

Helping my son go from dull to active

Azzi Rahman writes about how she is trying to get her son to be more active.

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