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The IBU Family Blog

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7 Seemingly Harmless Habits Dentists Wish Parents Caught Sooner... and More!

Nail biting, mouth breathing, skipped visits - 7 bad dental habits that quietly harm kids' teeth, and more dental tips! Parents' top dental concerns answered by Pantai Hospital KL's resident dentists.

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[Part 2] IBU recommends: 50+ Child-Friendly places to eat at in KL (Cafés, Restaurants, Play Areas & Hidden Gems)

Part 2 of KL’s kids café list goes deeper. Experiential cafés, hidden gems & indoor play spots that feel like mini adventures.

Tanya Gambhir

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[Part 1] IBU recommends: 50+ Child-Friendly places to eat at in KL (Cafés, Restaurants, Play Areas & Hidden Gems) (June 2026)

Explore the best family-friendly cafés in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, and the Klang Valley. From specialty coffee spots with play corners to kid-friendly cafés perfect for family outings, this guide features cafés where both parents and children can enjoy quality time together.

Tanya Gambhir

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6 Ways to Invest Your Child’s Angpow & Duit Raya in Malaysia

Angpow-Duit Raya can be more than a gift. Here are 6 ways Malaysian parents can grow it into something meaningful for their future.

Chua Pei Wen

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IBU's Ask-The-Expert Series

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7 Seemingly Harmless Habits Dentists Wish Parents Caught Sooner... and More!

Isabelle Lai

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Preparing Your Child for Primary 1: What Does “School Readiness” Really Mean?

Is your child ready for Primary 1 in Malaysia? We ask a principal for her expert insights on how to get your child ready to enter primary education in Malaysia.

Isabelle Lai

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RSV in Babies: The Virus Every Parent Needs to Hear About (And What to Watch Out For)

Discover what RSV or Respiratory Syncytial Virus is and how it affects babies under 1 year old. Expert insights by paediatrician Dr Su Siew Choo on what parents need to know and what to do about it, including preventive options like infant immunisation via monoclonal antibodies for immediate protection against RSV.

Isabelle Lai

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Roblox to Real Life: How Daily Digital Routines Protect Children Online

Routines That Build Calm Into Daily Life (Parents Edition):

Routines That Build Calm Into Daily Life (Kids Edition):

I’m So Average: The Journey of a Soccer Mom

Celebrating Inclusivity on Down Syndrome Awareness Month : Kids Activities and Learning Centres

Top 7 Reasons for Discoloured Teeth in Children that Parents Wish They Knew Earlier

Lessons in Boundaries: What my husband taught me about raising our daughter

Hiking with kids

Learning while on holiday- top tips

Helping kids to be resilient

Eyesight & Down Syndrome

Managing The Itch: What Parents Should Know About Childhood Eczema?

Sports and Raising children

Courage-building destinations for kids in Malaysia

Inquiry-Based Learning For Early Childhood

The IBU Family Blog

7 Seemingly Harmless Habits Dentists Wish Parents Caught Sooner... and More!

Reader Favourites

[Part 2] IBU recommends: 50+ Child-Friendly places to eat at in KL (Cafés, Restaurants, Play Areas & Hidden Gems)

[Part 1] IBU recommends: 50+ Child-Friendly places to eat at in KL (Cafés, Restaurants, Play Areas & Hidden Gems) (June 2026)

6 Ways to Invest Your Child’s Angpow & Duit Raya in Malaysia

IBU's Ask-The-Expert Series

7 Seemingly Harmless Habits Dentists Wish Parents Caught Sooner... and More!

Preparing Your Child for Primary 1: What Does “School Readiness” Really Mean?

RSV in Babies: The Virus Every Parent Needs to Hear About (And What to Watch Out For)

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