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#FriendshipFocus: The Surprising Science of Making (and Keeping) Friends
As friendships fuel and underpin our lives, makchic will be beginning a series of articles on friendships. Whether it is falling out with besties, maintaining lifelong bonds or delving into the...
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22 Top Indoor Playgrounds and Parks in the Klang Valley
[This article was first published on 14th May 2022 and has been updated by Irni Juliana and Hemala Devaraj] Playgrounds are the perfect avenues for our kids to release their endless stores of energy...
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Family-Friendly Cinemas in the Klang Valley
[This article was first published on 20th January 2023 and has been updated as at 5th December 2024 by Irni Juliana] Parents can finally complete a movie (relatively) uninterrupted; during the day and...
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makchic Reviews: Cruising Aboard the Costa Serena
Uncharted waters. As I stared across the inky blackness of the Straits of Malacca, this phrase kept floating in my mind. I’ve travelled by air and land – train, coach, car, bicycle, rickshaw, tuk-tuk;...
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My Story: Starting to Learn About Autism
[This article was first published on 1st March 2018] There is no parenting book or blog that can prepare you for the moment you have to utter the words “My child has autism”. A week after I received...
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Raising My Boys as Feminists
[This article was first published on 7th March 2018] I am a feminist. Loud and proud. When I got pregnant with my first son, my friends were tickled to see me lumbering around with a “penis growing...
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Supporting Autism: Early Intervention, Signs and Parental Guidance
The 2025 Budget, announced late last year, marks a key step in Malaysia’s commitment to inclusivity and support for families affected by autism. While there is still progress to be made in raising...
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The Great Outdoors with GIS’ Jungle School: Why learning in nature matters...
[This article was first published on 17th January 2023 and has been updated as at 20th May 2025.] Generations of children before have had the opportunity to spend most of their time exploring the...
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Hands-on Fathers: Top Ten Tips and Advice for New Dads, by Dads
[This article was first published on 7th April 2018.] Nine months have passed and it’s just a matter of time before you step into uncharted territory – becoming a new dad. All of a sudden, you’re...
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