In Malaysia, over 700,000 people are registered with disabilities, and about 4.7% of children aged 2–17 live with functional difficulties such as learning, mobility, or communication challenges. That’s thousands of families in Sabah alone who are navigating these realities every day. And here’s the empowering part: digital tools are not only helping — they’re transforming.

Malaysia’s struggle with serious bullying isn’t new. The UPNM/Zulfarhan case—first handed death sentences by the Court of Appeal in July 2024 and then revised by the Federal Court in February 2025 to 18-year prison terms—remains a national scar and a reminder that “ragging” is violence, not culture.

Raise your hand if you’ve ever handed your toddler a phone just so they’d eat two mouthfuls of rice and stop acting like a Victorian orphan at the table. Keep your hand up if you said, “It’s only for today, promise,” and now it’s year three and your kid thinks food tastes like Baby Shark.

Here’s the truth nobody says out loud: If feeding kids is a drama, feeding kids with special needs is a K-drama with three plot twists before breakfast. Autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, sensory disorders, allergies, medical issues—you name it, there’s a feeding challenge that goes with it. And no, Google and your mother-in-law don’t have all the answers.

Malaysian kids are world-class food critics. Not the kind that gets a Michelin star, but the kind who’d make Gordon Ramsay walk out mid-service. I’m talking about the kind who can detect one invisible speck of “something green,” then spend the next hour giving you the side-eye and a TED Talk on Why This Meal Is an Insult to Humanity.

Feeding burnout is that moment you stare at the fridge and consider serving air for dinner, just to avoid the whining. It’s the deep sigh when another lovingly-prepped meal gets the “I don’t like it” death sentence. It’s eating crackers over the sink at 10pm because you spent all evening negotiating over broccoli.

In a world where every milestone is instantly Instagrammable and privacy is traded for likes, a quiet revolution is underway — one that your child didn’t ask for, and one they’ll grow up living inside. Welcome to the age of sharenting — where parents, often with the best of intentions, create a digital identity for their children long before those children can speak, let alone consent.

kids are not known for their personal hygiene.They are, however, known for smelling like outdoors, having mystery gunk behind their ears, and somehow getting chocolate on their scalp even when they didn’t eat chocolate. Whether your child is still in the “hates water like a gremlin” phase or has entered the “I’ll shower later, I’m not even sweaty” era, here’s your survival guide to keeping them clean enough to cuddle — without losing your mind (or your nose).

Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental difference – not an illness or a punishment.  It affects how a child’s brain learns to communicate, socialize and behave.  Contrary to myths, autism is not contagious and not caused by bad parenting, evil eye or “spritual factors”. 

Research shows that play between fathers and children often looks different than mother–child play, and these differences bring unique developmental gains. 

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) – sometimes called “cot death” – refers to the sudden, unexplained passing of an apparently healthy infant under one year old, usually during sleep.

Playing outdoors allows children to use their whole bodies and all their senses. The rustle of leaves, the texture of tree bark, the scent of fresh air — these seemingly small things spark curiosity, confidence, and creativity. A trip to the playground isn't just a break; it’s a vital opportunity for learning through movement, imagination, and interaction.

Screens are supposed to be tools — not pacifiers with WiFi and hypnotic nursery rhymes.

Pregnancy is an exciting time, but it often comes with questions — especially about your baby’s health. The good news? A healthy pregnancy and good prenatal care can reduce many risks. But it’s also true that some childhood disabilities are influenced by things completely outside any parent’s control.

Your baby hits 6 months and suddenly everyone’s asking, “Dah start makan?” Welcome to the messy battlefield that is starting solids. Whether you’re team “Here comes the airplane” or team “Eat it yourself, baby,” one thing’s for sure: your floors will never forgive you.

Let’s get one thing straight: your baby isn’t a mini MasterChef contestant.They’re not out here craving nasi lemak with extra sambal or comparing rendang recipes. They literally just learned what a spoon is.

You’ve slaved over a lovingly homemade chicken porridge, chopped everything into Pinterest-worthy micro-pieces, sang two renditions of “Baby Shark” just to get your toddler in the high chair… …and they look at your efforts and say: “I don’t like it.” They haven’t even sniffed it. They just know. Welcome to the picky eater chapter of parenting — where toast is gourmet, and green things are the enemy.

Nobody warns you how much time you’ll spend staring into diapers like you’re reading tea leaves. But here we are—tracking texture, sniffing suspicious smells, and Googling things like “green seedy poop at 3am???” So let’s break it down: what’s normal, what’s weird, and when to call the doctor.

Dyslexia is a common language-based learning difference, not a sign of low intelligence. Children with dyslexia have brains that work a bit differently when it comes to reading and writing.

ou’re doing baby-led weaning. You hand your 6-month-old a steamed carrot stick. They chew it like a champ… and then suddenly: They turn red. They gag. They cough. Their eyes water. You freeze. You mentally prep for CPR. But then—they swallow. And grin. What just happened? Was it choking? Was it gagging? Are you a terrible parent?!