With all the distractions that children have today, it's getting harder to get them to pick up a book. Here, three parents share how they encourage their children to read.
HSIAU WEI writes about her son who was born premature and how heartbreaking the first few months were.
CHRISTINE JALLEH writes about busy children who are whisked from one class and/or activity to the next and don't have the time to just play.
IRMA MOKHTAZAR writes about her little owl who kept her up all night and her realisation of how her child reacts to her moods.
MAIZURA ABAS writes about getting unsolicited advice from strangers.
How do you explain to your child that boys and girls are different?
As we celebrate our 52nd year of Merdeka, CHRISTINE JALLEH reflects on her children growing up in multicultural Malaysia today and her own growing up experiences more than 20 years ago.
How do you handle a situation where your child uses your spouse against you? It could be that your child wants to have chocolates and gets your spouse's permission because she knows you will say No. Or, even telling you Dad said Yes when he didn't.
When your child is in the toddler years, he seems to have boundless energy. How do you cope with the days and times when you're just too tired but your child wants to play?
CHRISTINE JALLEH re-organises her schedule and babycare as she adjusts to being a work-at-home mother.