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It’s no secret that our little ones need spaces to release their immeasurable, boundless energy. And parents too need these places to create a safe and warm environment for their kids; preferably, with lots of fun thrown in! Happily, The Little Gym Malaysia has all these boxes ticked – and more.  With 6 locations throughout

Raising Confident Champions at The Little Gym Malaysia

In a blink of an eye, the time has come for your sweet child to enter primary school. The school chosen will prove to be one of your best investments in life. While most parents commonly focus on factors such as their budget, the school’s location and their preferred type of school, they can often

Choosing a Primary School: 4 Factors You Should Always Consider

We’ve scoured the Klang Valley to bring you the best in children’s libraries (Reading optional, but highly encouraged, of course.)

Best Libraries in the Klang Valley for Kids

We all know how stressful things can get when our children fall ill. And when medicines are necessary, there is added pressure. How do we give the right doses to avoid side effects? What happens if we have a child who’s less-than-enthusiastic about taking their medication?  Read on for the questions you should be asking

Kids and Medicine: Questions to Ask and Tips for Safe Usage

Once I was walking in a car park alone and I thought I saw him and I started to panic. It was not him, however, that panicky feeling stayed with me all day. And that’s the worst part. That even though he has stopped following me and showing up at my shows, I still worry

From Fear to Justice: Malaysia’s Strides Against Stalking

Malaysia Day is just around the corner, and team makchic (along with our returners from our Returnship Programme) wanted to lend a little love to our amazing homegrown brands and services. So check out our list, and get ready to #SapotLokal, mamas!    For the Foodies Hema’s Pick: Jacob’s Corner Homemade Achar Owner Fallon Jacob

makchic Recommends: Homegrown Malaysian Brands and Services We Love

So many preschools, so little time to research! How do you find one that meets your standards, by providing the social, physical, emotional and intellectual development your child needs at the tender age of 3 or 4? We spoke to the experts at Garden International School (GIS) to find out the 12 key areas you

12 Things to Consider When Choosing the Right Preschool – Plus, a Free Checklist!

Academic pressure. Body image issues. Social relationships. These are just some of the emotional challenges our adolescents and teens are facing today – with many turning to self-harm, or in extreme cases, suicidal thoughts, as a means of coping with their pain. According to the recent National Health and Morbidity Survey 2022 (Adolescent Health Survey

Self-Harm and Suicidal Thoughts: What Parents Can Do

Every mother’s pregnancy journey is unique. And in a country where the population consists of a wide variety of different races and cultures, such as Malaysia, the differences in experiences can be immense. makchic had the wonderful opportunity of speaking to several Malaysian mothers (Indian mama, Kasturi Katherine Devaraj, Malay mama, Ayuni Ayatillah, Iban mama,

Pregnancy and Postnatal Traditions in Malaysia

It’s time to fill your calendar up with fun things to do in the month of September! Check out our kid-focused list below, lock in your dates early, and plan your schedule ahead of time. With the fun, exciting and informative events lined up below, it’s likely you’re not going to want to miss out