Aduhai, malunya bila anak buat perangai di rumah orang. Mengamuk, menangis, menjerit, meraung, menendang, semua cukup! Sampai tak selesa semua tetamu di rumah tersebut. Mulalah ada yang menjeling dan mengata kita tak pandai jaga anak. Walhalnya memang lumrah kanak-kanak untuk tantrum bila-bila masa saja tanpa kita jangka. Continue reading
School-related Covid-19 clusters have increased substantially in Malaysia since the opening of the school, especially with the most recent Omicron surge. Most children who are infected stay asymptomatic, but they may easily transmit the virus to others, including those who are at higher risk of severe diseases. According to CovidNow, children aged 5 to 11 had made up about 10 per cent of the country’s total Covid-19 cases in recent weeks, and it is predicted that the incidence for younger children is likely to increase further. Continue reading
A quality foundation ensures a strong, reliable building, one which will stand tall and proud for decades, even centuries to come. This principle can also be applied to the effect early education has on the lives of an individual. A strong foundation will ensure a better life for students, and not just during the duration of their schooling. On that similar note, a weak and faulty foundation, which is sadly what we’re facing today in our education system, would sooner or later cause a person to run into difficulties during their schooling years . This can be demotivating, frustrating, and a pain to undo. Continue reading
The rise in smart device usage in recent years, including among a new generation of children growing up as digital natives, has brought new concerns about internet safety in the home. In the last five years, the usage of the internet and smart home devices around the world has increased by 45% and in the wake of the pandemic, this number has increased even more due to growth in working and learning from home.
During MCO 3.0, children are always at home since they are not going to school and they are not able to meet up with their friends. There are a few things that parents and family members can help to make the lockdown period more bearable but safe for children. Continue reading
Research states that gestational diabetes is high blood sugar (glucose) that develops during pregnancy and usually disappears after giving birth. Diabetes can cause problems during pregnancy for women and their developing babies. Poor control of diabetes during pregnancy increases the chances for birth defects and other problems for the pregnancy. Proper health care before and during pregnancy can help prevent birth defects and other health problems. But the risk can be reduced if the condition is detected early and well managed. Continue reading
Thanks to the advancement of technology in food production, we have a large array of food types for our daily consumption. With the variety of food available today, ensuring the right food selection poses a challenge, as the practice to consume nutrient-dense food is still relatively low in Malaysia. According to research on Malaysian’s dietary intakes in 2019, the Malaysian diet is relatively energy-dense and nutrient-poor1.
Cough and cold (viral rhinitis) are the commonest infection in children and can happen anytime of the year. There are a lot of circulating viruses that can lead to this such as influenza virus, coronavirus (non-COVID strain) and rhinovirus, with the latter being the commonest cause. While cough and cold are a self-limiting diseases and most will clear up within a week, the symptoms can be troublesome and cause distress to both children and parents. Continue reading
Computer vision syndrome in children is highly prevalent in this day and age because of the transition from physical classrooms to online lessons. This condition which was common amongst the office workers and college students is now more rampant among children due to their virtual learning platforms and the amount of time spent on digital devices. Continue reading
Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy are common conditions, affecting around 70% to 80% of pregnant women. Although it is called “morning sickness”, it can occur any time during the day. Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy usually do not harm your baby, but they can affect your life, including your ability to work or go about your normal everyday activities. Continue reading
