![Pope calls for universal ban on surrogate parenting, calls it 'deplorable' Pope calls for universal ban on surrogate parenting, calls it 'deplorable'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/41483856396_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope calls for universal ban on surrogate parenting, calls it 'deplorable'
Pope Francis says the practice of surrogate motherhood, "deplorable" and a grave violation of the dignity of the woman and the child.
Tue Jan 09 2024
![Course on parenting skills to strengthen family institution for married couples - Rina Course on parenting skills to strengthen family institution for married couples - Rina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/71604456944_TBRinaHarun.jpg)
Course on parenting skills to strengthen family institution for married couples - Rina
It has been a requirement for potential brides and bridegrooms, especially Muslims, to attend a marriage course before they can be married.
Sat Mar 06 2021
![Cyber crime cases worrying Cyber crime cases worrying](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/81601720424_TBZahidiZainulAbid.jpg)
Cyber crime cases worrying
Cybercrime victims not only comprise children, youths or those who are not highly educated but also involves high-ranking officials.
Sat Oct 03 2020
![Rotan: Tiada kesan negatif fizikal, psikologi pada anak Aliff Syukri Rotan: Tiada kesan negatif fizikal, psikologi pada anak Aliff Syukri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-05/41556977237_wanAzizah.jpg)
Rotan: Tiada kesan negatif fizikal, psikologi pada anak Aliff Syukri
Timbalan Perdana Menteri turut menasihatkan ibu bapa agar mengamalkan pendekatan yang lebih baik atau 'good parenting'.
Sat May 04 2019
![Parents in child abuse cases maybe compelled to attend counseling Parents in child abuse cases maybe compelled to attend counseling](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/81507267902_TBAnakTerbiar.jpg)
Parents in child abuse cases maybe compelled to attend counseling
Parents involved in cases of child abuse may be compelled to attend counseling session and parenting courses once they have served their sentences, if convicted.
Sun Oct 08 2017
![Parenting my Muslim baby in the age of Trump Parenting my Muslim baby in the age of Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/61498829108_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Parenting my Muslim baby in the age of Trump
How will I - we - navigate raising a son who isn't considered white in what feels like an increasingly hostile environment?
Sun Aug 06 2017
![Parenting expert sues Disney, says it stole 'Inside Out' idea Parenting expert sues Disney, says it stole 'Inside Out' idea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/71498010943_JoySadness.jpg)
Parenting expert sues Disney, says it stole 'Inside Out' idea
She said the film mirrors a children's programme called "The Moodsters" that she conceived and pitched to Disney every year from 2005 to 2009.
Wed Jun 21 2017
![The parenting lessons I learned from my dying child The parenting lessons I learned from my dying child](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/71497945120_afghanistanwoman.jpg)
The parenting lessons I learned from my dying child
Even at the time, I was astounded at my ability to find the words to tell my daughter her baby brother was dying.
Tue Jun 20 2017
![Here's how to teach your kids to lose (and why that's okay) Here's how to teach your kids to lose (and why that's okay)](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/61474042828_HappyBoy.jpg)
Here's how to teach your kids to lose (and why that's okay)
As a sports coach for young kids, Sam Weinman has seen plenty of thrown bats, sour attitudes and tears - all following losses.
Tue Jan 10 2017
![I am not a strict father: Aamir Khan I am not a strict father: Aamir Khan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/71479105570_AamirKhan.jpg)
I am not a strict father: Aamir Khan
The 51-year-old actor says while he was working in his directorial debut "Taare Zameen Par", he realised that having supportive parents is one of the most important things a child needs.
Mon Nov 14 2016
![Parenting courses may be made compulsory to curb child abuse Parenting courses may be made compulsory to curb child abuse](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/41477540618_budakchain.jpg)
Parenting courses may be made compulsory to curb child abuse
Presently, parenting courses are not made compulsory as it gives the impression that parents do not know their responsibilities but we are relooking it.
Fri Oct 28 2016
![Cost of raising children: More affordable for parents in Malaysia or Singapore? Cost of raising children: More affordable for parents in Malaysia or Singapore?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/51469097662_imoney.jpg)
Cost of raising children: More affordable for parents in Malaysia or Singapore?
Malaysia or Singapore: Which country gives you more for your parenting dollar?
Thu Jul 21 2016
![Escalator mishaps: An urban parenting woe Escalator mishaps: An urban parenting woe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/41455272027_ESCALATOR.jpg)
Escalator mishaps: An urban parenting woe
Astro AWANI's Linawati Adnan ponders about the rising woes among urban parents. Are escalator mishaps, elevator accidents or missing children a nightmare that is keeping parents awake at night?
Sat Feb 13 2016
![Once blooming, a flower-growing hobby fades Once blooming, a flower-growing hobby fades](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/71445929274_Flower.jpg)
Once blooming, a flower-growing hobby fades
Flower growing hobby is slowly dying as modern career and parenting pressures forced many to move into cities where they don't have the land to plant bulbs or cultivate flower beds.
Wed Oct 28 2015
![Better mental health for my children than good grades Better mental health for my children than good grades](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/81443754219_kids.jpg)
Better mental health for my children than good grades
Linawati Adnan shares her realisation of parenting through the eyes of a mental health patient.
Sat Oct 10 2015