FIVE TIPS FOR PARENTS DURING COVID-19 OUTBREAK Can't go to work? Schools closed? Worried about money? It is normal to feel stressed and overwhelmed due to the sudden changes in our lives. Instead of focusing on the bad, use this opportunity to strengthen and enhance our relationship with our children. Here
When should you bring your child to see a doctor? The majority of parents nowadays are keeping their children at home to prevent any possible contact with the COVID-19 virus. Just like food, common medicines such as cough, cold and fever medicine have been bought and kept at home for possible
Thanks to the opportunity from the Asianparent Malaysia, I encountered several questions regarding baby (newborn) jaundice. What is newborn jaundice? It is the yellowish discolouration of a baby's skin and eyes. Today I would be highlighting some important points about something so common yet harmless. The commonest cause of newborn jaundice
MYTHS about Newborn Jaundice There are many misconceptions linked to jaundice, especially in Malaysia. Here are clarifications to some of the widely-believed jaundice myths. MYTH 1: Feeding baby with water, grape or water chestnut juice. A newborn baby's gut is sterile and immature hence dependent on breast milk which is easily
Is your home a safe place? Due to the Movement Control Order, both adults and children will be spending most of their time at home. Although the home is perceived to be a safe place, it is a common location for injury. In Malaysia, home accident was second to road as
Dealing with Anxiety You start feeling tense and restless when hearing news about COVID-19. You cannot help but have a sense of impending doom. If you think that only adults get anxious, you are wrong. Children can be affected by stress and anxiety in COVID-19 outbreak as well. Ten years from
Lung Infection among Children When I was still attached to the hospital, I noticed a common similiarity among children who were admitted for lung infection. Almost 2/3rd of them were exposed to secondhand or thirdhand smoke irregardless of race, gender or socioeconomic status. In fact, millions of children are breathing in
Being featured In Feedspot’s Top 20 Malaysia Parenting Blogs Hello readers! I just want to say thank you to Feedspot for ranking our blog in the top 20 Malaysia Parenting Blog. It's truly an honour to be featured in the top 20 list. To be ranked in Feedspot, it must follow
Practicing social distancing can help in slowing down the spread of COVID-19 With the current surge in COVID-19 cases not only in Malaysia but also in various countries, you probably have been hearing the term social distancing a lot. What is social distancing? Social distancing is a term applied to certain
How to prevent bug bites in children Are you planning for a short holiday trip somewhere? If you are planning a trip to countries with a tropical climate, it would be good to take steps to prevent bug bites. With a few preventative measures and tips for treating bug bites and stings
