No matter how talented a child may be, it really doesn’t count for much if those skills or talents aren’t put to use properly. And to effectively nurture talent, it’s incredibly important to be able to concentrate and focus. Sadly, in the modern era, the ability to focus and pay attention are traits that seem to be becoming more and more difficult to develop in our young ones. These days, there are so many distractions around that our kids find it so hard to concentrate on things like reading, doing their homework, or trying to learn new skills or instruments, that we parents also end up getti ..read more

There’s so much talk these days about how parents need to be more present for their kids, more than there’s been ever before. Of course, we have technology and the internet to thank for this—the amount of distractions we have on our hands today can sometimes be so overwhelming that we as parents can get so caught up with work, social media, and other information overload that we resign the actual task of parenting to something of a chore—one of many things to be done on a checklist for the day. So how do we really become more involved and present as parents? Are there steps or rules to fol ..read more

On the ceaseless journey that we call parenthood, it’s sometimes easy to find ourselves in need of a little inspiration. At times we wonder if we’re making the right decisions in raising our kids—were we too harsh, or were we not assertive enough? While other times we make a chore figuring out ways to make things more manageable and fun at home. This month, we speak to Sarah Lee—a mommy from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia now residing in Sydney, Australia, and a co-founder of a men’s bespoke fashion brand (@suitmisura)—about her parenting journey and her approach to taking care of her 3-year-old gi ..read more

It’s no secret that our brains are divided into two parts — the right and left brains. These two sides of the same structure may look pretty similar, but perform distinctly different mental tasks and functions. Without going into too much detail, here’s an explanation of how each side functions: Left Brain Our brain’s left hemisphere is geared towards logic and making sense of things through order. It likes to take care of literal functions, and it also works to make sense of language and grammatical rules. Also, if a math or scientific problem is presented, it’ll most likely be the left brain ..read more

The benefits of parents getting their young toddler and babies to read children’s books are great and many, but what exactly are they? Image via nappy on Pexels By now we all sort of know that reading is extremely important and beneficial to a child’s upbringing.  We know that children who are exposed to books from young tend to perform better in life compared to those who don’t.  Over the years, countless studies have demonstrated that kids who read or get read to by their parents experience a much more colorful childhood and understand the world around them better as they grow ..read more

  Being a mom is one of the most rewarding roles a woman can have. But it is also one of the most demanding. Juggling between career, children's needs, household tasks, and other daily activities leaves little to no room for much-needed self-care. In addition, such a lifestyle can take its toll on mental health, relationships, and overall well-being.  Good time management can help you: Track where you spend time during the day Identify the time thieves Set priorities Minimize distraction Increase productivity at work Create more time for yourself and your family The following 8 ti ..read more

Thinking of a fun activity to welcome the new year with your kids? Why not make these adorable party crowns at home with our free printable template? These New Year Party Crowns are very easy to make and only need basic supplies you already have at home. You can make this craft project ahead of time or you can make the kids create them at the party while waiting for the new year’s countdown. Here’s what you need: Printed New Year Paper Crowns Template (click here to download) Ribbon Scissors Hot Glue or double-sided tape Step One Print out our free New Year Paper Crowns template on card ..read more

A LITTLE PRESS-AND-LEARN CAN GO A LONG WAY When a baby is born, their main method of communication is to cry to signify that they need attention or special care,  As they progress in growth, they will eventually learn to talk which may sound gibberish at first but would eventually lead to proper words. As children progress in growth, their cognitive skills also develops rapidly, where they’ll soon be memorising and repeating sounds they hear, learning to communicate effectively via verbal and non-verbal actions to grab a parent’s attention. If you’re an Asian parent, a child’s first word ..read more

One of the topics we’ve focused on recently is the issue of how much our kids spend in front of screens every day. We know that too much screen time can be really bad for them, and we’ve even highlighted a few easy steps that any parent can take to balance out their kids’ screen time at home. Click here to read the guide now. But sometimes, it’s also great to get the perspective of other parents and see what else we can learn from their examples.  This week, we spoke to Malaysian actress, model, and host Ramona Zamzam – who’s also a mommy to beautiful 4-year-old Ivanna – abo ..read more

Screens are everywhere these days, and whether you like it or not, it’s nearly impossible to completely prevent your kids from looking at a phone, a TV, or a computer screen throughout the entire day. Now, screens aren’t completely bad for growing children – they provide interactive ways to learn and have fun. But research has consistently revealed that too much screentime simply isn’t good for their mental (and sometimes physical) development in the long run. That said, it’s probably a good idea as a parent to maintain a balance at home when it comes to allowing your kids to watch TV ..read more