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A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 102: Kin’s Hantu Tales- What What You SayShikin brought us back to the year 2000. When a group of friends went to a neighbouring island and [one by one experienced something off…What were they? Listen to this and tell us how you feel!2021-09-0606 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 96: Feed Your Soul Friday - Who Is Allah?In the very first instalment of “Feed Your Soul Friday Series”, we invited Ustazah Hayati to make it easier for parents to explain to their ever so curious children who Allah really is. Ustazah Hayati answered questions like,“Is Allah a boy or a girl?”“How come Allah can see us but we cannot see him?”“How come Allah knows what we think and do?”Be sure to listen to this episode with your children because Ustazah Hayati will ask questions along the way. Get your children to participate!2021-08-2709 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 95: Welcoming The Little OnesWith skyrocketing medical costs and increasing complexities of childbirth, taking up maternity insurance during your pregnancy is highly recommended. What are the things you need to prepare for when you are expecting your baby? How to manage cost during pregnancy?How does a maternity insurance protect the pregnant mum? How early can you sign up for one? In another episode with MFA Group, Fathul and Rasyiqah discussed with us about the benefits of maternity insurance. Fathul shared his personal experience and how having a maternity insurance helped him and his wife settle...2021-08-2623 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 94: Life Is What You Bake It With Julie BakesJulie Jahayer, the founder of Julie Bakes, is known by many for her delicious cakes. Her signature Ondeh-Ondeh cake is definitely everyone’s favourite. But who is the real Julie? Who was she before Julie Bakes started? What’s the secret to being successful in her trade and sustaining her business despite the current Covid situation? What were some of the challenges she faced? How did she overcome them?Tune in to this episode with Julie Jahayer and be inspired by this very soft spoken, kind and successful entrepreneur. This episode is brought to you...2021-08-2523 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 93: Kyn’s Hantu Tales- RuqyahIt was in 2019. Shikin and her husband had some issues so she contacted a professional to help them. The night then turned out unexpectedly scary especially for Shikin…Listen to this quickie episode and find out what exactly happened.2021-08-2408 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 92: It's On The House!Renovating your first home can be a very daunting process because you have zero experience or limited knowledge of it. What to expect? Which ID or renovation company to choose? Should you believe the company 100%? What if they cheat you? We have all heard of home renovation stories that left homeowners with a gutted home and an empty bank account. But have you heard of renovation companies who did not get paid by their customers?Boss of Icon Interior Design Wayne Chan and senior ID Medz shared with us more about what to expect before, during...2021-08-2335 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 91: Fighting Breast Cancer With Chery de Mello“Cancer may have started the fight, but I will finish it.”To be diagnosed with breast cancer stage 4 was certainly not something that Cheryl de Mello, a mother of 2 young girls, expected when she went for her checkup. After all, this ex-model and a finalist of The New Paper New Face felt normal all along..except for that one thing. What is that? Cheryl has an abundance of strength, resilience, humour and positivity which made us all fall in love with her immediately. This is definitely one woman who finds the courage to move forward, one day...2021-08-2032 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 90: Raising A Reader“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” ~ Dr SeussIn this quickie episode, Nura shared tips on what we can do to nurture our children’s love of reading. Let’s all raise readers together!2021-08-1903 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 89: Are You Having Enough?In this inaugural weekly series helmed by our resident Love Guru Denise, she discussed about how much is enough. Are women getting enough sex?Tune in to find out! You will love this quickie, no pun intended!2021-08-1807 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 88: The Absent Dad“Being a single parent is twice the work, twice the stress and twice the tears but also twice the hugs, twice the love and twice the pride."The sweetest thing is when your loved ones rally around you and your children after your divorce to fill the void of your ex. In this episode, we invited single mom Lya who is pretty much the mom and dad at home. Challenges are definitely heightened when parenting has to be done solo but Lya is indeed fortunate to have her father and brothers around. Lya shared more how th...2021-08-1715 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 87: Parenting After A DivorceDivorce tends to be a difficult and stressful process, especially for children. In the best interests of the children, both parties are encouraged to continue to work together and co-parent to raise their children in a positive manner even though they are divorced and may no longer be living together.“Don’t put your children in the middle of conflict between you and your ex.” How true is this?In this special episode with Ustazah Liyana Musfirah, this strong mom shared with us how it’s like to be a single mom to her young children. How are...2021-08-1722 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 86: Good Touch Bad TouchWhat is a good touch? What about bad touch?Have we really discussed this with our kids? How early should we start telling them? We definitely do not want them to grow up thinking it is okay to inappropriately touch anyone. It is not okay to hurt someone physically too.Diah explained to Shakeel the differences between Good Touch and Bad Touch.She also took the opportunity to talk to him about his private part and the correct name for it. Have a listen with your kids!2021-08-1607 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 85: Four Better or Four WorseIn this episode, Nura suggested something really sweet and much needed. The Moms had to share what they love about each other. They laughed and they made fun of each other, but ultimately the objective was to just value each other’s presence throughout their years of friendship. It won’t be easy and it won’t always work out, but true friends are those who have shared the most intense phases of each other’s life, and still love each other just as much. This episode means a lot to the Moms because years later, the Moms...2021-08-1320 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 84: True Test of FriendshipThe older we get, the smaller our circle gets. Do you agree?Close friendships are vital to our well-being and it would seem like we would all be intuitively skilled at making them. Turns out that the opposite may be true: Close friendships are so important to us because they are so difficult to form. While some friends go, some remain. What is friendship to The Moms? The Moms recalled how the strain in their friendship happened, and how they fixed it back. What’s in store next for th...2021-08-1320 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 83: Self Care With NuraWhat is self-care to YOU?In this quickie episode, Nura shortlisted 8 self-care practices she gathered from her recent IG story “survey”! Every mom needs to listen to this. Which of the 8 self-care practices most resonate with you, Mom Tribe?Tune in to find out!2021-08-1205 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 82: How Well Does Asri Know Denise?How well does Denise’s boyfriend of 17 years really know her? In this quickie episode, find out what Asri really hates about Denise. She is quite horrified that he let the cat out of the bag. Or wait, did the cat die in the bag because of her …..Tune in to find out!2021-08-1104 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 81: Raising The Little OnesStarting a family requires a lot of planning. Concerns over the cost of having kids are common, but they are do-able with planning and the discipline to make sound financial decisions.In this episode, the Moms discussed their finances and how they go about paying for their family expenses. How does Shikin handle her expenses with four kids in tow? Who pays for Diah’s constant supermarkets trips? How does Denise pay for her son’s enrichment classes? Why does Nura believe in good preschool education?The Moms invited Nazmi and Elysha from MFA Group to talk...2021-08-1028 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 80: Shikin's Masak-Masak JourneyJust like many of us, Kin found her love for cooking after she got married. Despite being born into a family of great cooks, there was still one thing about cooking that she had to learn the hard way. Find out what it is here in this quickie episode!2021-08-0904 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 79: Do Kids Need Tuition?In this episode, the moms discussed the importance of tuition or enrichment classes for their kids. Do their kids really need tuition? What are the indicators usually? They shared their kids’ struggles with the Malay language or Mother Tongue, in general. Where to find assessment books? How to help their kids cope better with their Mother Tongue subject? And where to send them for Malay tuition programme? To help them with their queries, they invited Mr Yang Iskandar and Cikgu Hayati Abdullah from Edufront Learning Centre and Pusat Nusa Bahasa. Diah also shared more ab...2021-08-0631 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 78: Nura's Quick Pick: Nearness To YouIn this quickie episode, Nura shared one particular page from one of her favourite reads, which made her pause and reflect.“Everything is a matter of perspective….”Tune in to find out!2021-08-0503 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 77: Adriel & His Mother (Tongue)In this quickie episode, Denise and Adriel discussed about Adriel’s recent performance in his Chinese subject. Was he happy with his results? Tune in to find out!2021-08-0404 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 76: Does Tatek Know Diah Well?In this quickie episode, Diah tested Tatek with some very simple questions about her. Did he answer all correctly? Which answer did he get stuck at? Hope you are all ears to listen to this very quick and lightsome episode!2021-08-0303 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 75: How Well Does Shakeel Know Diah?In this quickie episode, Diah asked Shakeel to answer some basic questions about her. Does Shakeel know his Mummy well? Sometimes our kids (especially the playful ones) observe us far more than we give them credit for. Take a listen to this very lighthearted episode!2021-08-0304 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 74: Moving FourwardA brand new day.A brand new week.We are only humans; incapable of perfection in all aspects.We discovered a lot about humility in the past weeks.Like any relationship, friendship too has its ebbs and flows.The time has come for us to pivot.We did not come this far to only get this far.Every episode is a lesson for greatness, and an opportunity to inch closer to success.For the past few weeks, we sat down, thrashed things out, and promised one another to...2021-08-0212 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 73: The One Dyan & Ely Shared About TTC part 2In Part 2 of this two-part TTC Special, Dyan Razali talked about IVF. She is now a mom to 2 adorable kids, all thanks to IVF. The Moms asked Dyan about her IVF journey and timeline. What made Dyan finally decide on IVF? What exactly happened during sperm collection? How much does IVF cost? What are the risks involved? Does weight matter when it comes to IVF? We cannot always change our circumstances. What we can control however, is how we cope with the challenges we face. Through advancements in the field of assisted reproductive technology, there is still hope...2021-07-2317 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 72: The One Dyan and Ely Shared About TTCTrying to get pregnant can easily feel as though it's taking over your life—especially when it takes longer than you expected. And sometimes it just does not seem to happen. In this episode, the Moms invited Dyan Razali and Ely Abdullah who are both no strangers to the world of social media. In Part 1 of this two-part TTC Special, Ely Abdullah shared about her TTC journey this far. Ely has been trying for a child for the longest time. Undeniably, it has been an emotional roller coaster for her and her husband too. The Moms as...2021-07-2324 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 71: The One With Sofia Arissa's Birth StoryIn this quickie episode,Social media influencer and singer, Sofia Arissa, shared her birth story. How was it like for this first time mummy? Where was her husband when she gave birth? Take a listen!2021-07-2213 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 70: The One We "Selit" DuitWe do not live in a world where we take each day as it comes, especially where financial matters are involved. Do the Moms depend on their husbands or do they believe in saving their own money? Can SAHMs and WAHMs invest their money?In this episode, the Moms discussed the importance of savings and investments. Savings and investments are mutually connected. But what are the differences between savings and investments? Why do we need to have a good balance of both?How can you start investing? And what usually takes place during a...2021-07-2127 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 69: The One The Boys Talked About Their ParentsIn this quickie episode, Diah decided to ask Shakeel (her son), Oumar (Nura’s son) and Adriel (Denise’s son) some questions about their parents! What makes their parents happy? What makes them sad and angry? Have a listen to this very lighthearted episode!2021-07-1905 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 68: The One With Social Media DoctorIn this episode, A Mom Us discussed Social Media Addiction with Dr Elmie Nekmat, Associate Professor and Deputy Head at the Department of Communications and New Media in NUS. He is concurrently a Principal Investigator for the Center for Trusted Internet and Community (CTIC) and Research Associate at the Center for Family and Population Research (CFPR).The Moms asked Dr Elmie if social media addiction is really a problem. Is there really such a thing as good social media for kids? When can children have their own social media? Is curbing and banning the way to go? 2021-07-1637 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 67: The One With Bob’s Ghost StoriesIn this quickie spooky episode, Bob Mubarak recollected his one and only encounter with the supernatural kind. Have a listen but do not forget to shower!2021-07-1507 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 66: The One With Nurul's Ghost StoriesNope, The Moms are not yet done with ghost stories. They are on a roll, you’ll see! In this quickie episode, the Moms got Nurul Aini to share a couple of her ghost stories!Warning: Her stories will send you nightmares as you are asleep as well as while you’re awake.2021-07-1409 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 65: The One With Ghost StoriesExpect the unexpected because in this episode, A Mom Us decided to just chill. Send chills down your spine, that is! For the first time ever, The Moms shared their unsettling accounts and experiences with the supernatural kind. Can every Mom relay horror stories with a straight face on? Apparently it was quite tough for some of them! But who? Make a guess!Be spooked, spoofed (and perhaps tickled too) in this special episode brought to you by the ghastly ghosts from the Moms’ not-so-distant past.Warning: These stories aren’t for the faint of h...2021-07-1319 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 64: The One Nura Rapid Fired OumarThe One Nura Asked Oumar 3 things that make him happy In all this world there is nothing so beautiful as a happy child. In this quickie episode, Nura realised that children are easy to please and they will always remember moments, not materials.Listen to find out!2021-07-1202 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 63: The One We Talked JunkIn this episode, A Mom Us talked to the maestro of honest baby food, Ms J or Jayina Chan who promotes healthy nutritional food for babies and toddlers through her famous food brand, Anya Meals. Calling herself ‘The World Okay’est Mom’, Jayina shared about feeding and nurturing little kids. Is there really such a thing as beneficial snacking? Why is it not a good idea to label snacks as junk food? The fruits and vegetables we feed our children look scrumptiously shiny, but are they really clean? Are we bad moms for giving our babies oily food? Can su...2021-07-0938 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 62: The One Denise Shot FluffIt was supposed to be a rapid-fire round with Adriel but his answers weren’t very quick which exasperated his mom a lot. In this quickie episode, Adriel answered some funny questions. Were his answers funny or strangely matured? Listen to find out!2021-07-0803 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 61: The One Umie Rapid Fired Her KidsUmie shot her kids...…with fun questions that is!Leia introduced this episode while Ayden shared the title of his very first book. While all the time Rey was walking around half-naked!Join Umie in her everyday hubbub with her 3 children and find out why we should always end everything with a hug.2021-07-0706 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 60: The One We Fired Bob MubarakIn the second instalment with Bob Mubarak, we played a round of Rapid Fire with him.We also asked him a very personal question. Something not related to home decor. Listen to this episode!2021-07-0617 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 59: The One With Bob MubarakIn this very fun and engaging episode, A Mom Us chatted with the famous home styling Maestro, Mr Bob Mubarak himself. The super eager Moms bombarded Bob with a series of informative, engaging yet very amusing questions about his home decorating styles and secrets. When it comes to beautifying your haven, what’s really trendy and what’s just gaudy? Bob also shared the 3 best places in Singapore for your furniture and home decor needs! Hint: None of them rhymes with OKAY YAH.It was very heartwarming also to know how Bob’s mom has played a very...2021-07-0626 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 58: The One Diah Rapid Fired Her Kids!As a part of her sweet revenge, Diah decided to have a round of Rapid Fire with her kids. Studies have shown that young children ask over 300 questions each day. But here’s the thing, the older they get, the lesser they communicate. Parents are always neither here nor there as a result. Rapid Fire is one of the best ways to question our kids in a way that they have to give more than one-word answers.So let’s listen to what Diah’s kids answered her!2021-07-0508 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 57: The One Our Money Grew Like Our Laundry….we wish!However, we are not saying it’s impossible either! Time to make your money work as hard as you! In this episode, A Mom Us discussed about the differences between saving and investing. Why are they so important and how early can we start? In the course of planning for our future, is it truly a case of one size fits all?With proper planning and better handling of our assets and finances, we can all successfully grow our money and achieve our financial goals!This episode is brought to you...2021-07-0227 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 56: The One With Mid Child And Sharing With StrangersIn this quickie episode, Kin shared her experience as a middle child and how she handles her own child who may experience the same thing like her when she was younger. She also answered a question from the Q&A, on how she finds the courage to share about her life to strangers.2021-07-0105 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 55: The One Nura's Kids Spilled The BeansIn this episode, Mommy Nura J asked her children to answer some questions contributed by followers of A Mom Us. One of them is, “Do they find Dada or Mommy more fierce?”Listen to this quickie episode to find out much more!2021-06-3004 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 54: The One With The Hijrah Stories - Past, Future and PresentIn this episode, A Mom Us shared about their Hijrah hopes and stories. How long ago was that, and what made them want to do it? Who motivated and encouraged them, and was the hijrah truly life-changing?Take a listen to what hijab truly means to them and what does being a hijabi mean for them. Were their better halves supportive of their new paths when they found out? Is hijrah something that will come naturally? Or do we have to really wait for the right time to do it?2021-06-2927 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 53: The One Umie's Kids Spilled The BeansIn this episode, Ummi Umie asked her little ones some questions that were contributed by followers of A Mom Us. One of them is, “Who listens more, Awah or Ummi?”Listen to this quickie episode to find out much more!2021-06-2805 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 52: The One With A Dad UsYou asked for it, you got it!In this inaugural episode of A Dad Us the podcast, A Mom Us put their husbands in the hot seats to answer some simple yet intriguing questions they had always been curious about one another’s spouses.Between hopes, truths, dreams and laughter, a wish will be granted today and some lives will be changed forever. But for which Mom?2021-06-2529 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 51: The One Shikin's Kids Spilled The BeansIn this episode, Mommy Kin’s children answered some questions contributed by followers of A Mom Us. One of them is, “How happy are they when both parents are not around?”Listen to this quickie episode to find out much more!2021-06-2403 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 50: The One Diah's Kids Spilled The Beansn this episode, Mommy Diah's kids answered some questions contributed by followers of A Mom Us. One of them is, “What is it one thing they love about their mommy?”Listen to this quickie episode to find out much more!2021-06-2305 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 49: The One About Our Children's DaddiesIn this episode dedicated to the loves of their children’s lives, A Mom Us talked fondly about the men who conjoined them in this beautiful journey called parenting. The fathers of their children.Listen to the Moms as they shared about what makes their partners a special father figure in their children’s lives. How no two daddies are the same and how parenting is a never-ending journey of learning and discovering, flipping and faltering, loving and nurturing.Father’s Day may be over but Fatherhood lasts forever.This episode is brought to you by...2021-06-2222 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 48: The One Denise’s Kid Spilled The BeansIn this episode, Mommy Denise got her son, Adriel (Fluff) to answer some questions contributed by followers of A Mom Us. One of them is, “Does Fluff think Denise is fierce?”Listen to this quickie episode to find out much more!2021-06-2103 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 47: The One The Moms Talked About Their Dads“A father’s tears and fears are unseen, his love is unexpressed, but his care and protection remain as a pillar of strength throughout our lives.” In this episode, A Mom Us paid tribute to their fathers. They reminisced about growing up with their very first loves. The first, most important men in their lives.Listen to how they fondly talked about the figures who have been their pillar of support, stoically protecting them and enriching their lives with grit, wisdom and humour. Get your box of tissues ready and embark on an emotional journe...2021-06-1832 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 46: The One With The Birth StoryIn this quickie episode, Umie answered the following question from an A Mom Us follower: Birth stories. How was it as a First Time Mom VS after being an Experienced Mom?2021-06-1709 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 45: The One Denise Talked About Her In-LawsFind out how Denise communicates with her elderly Parents-in-law. How does she do it when her Melayu is barely there? Listen to this quickie episode!2021-06-1606 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 44: The One About The In-LawsIn this episode, A Mom Us chats with everyone’s darling Marina Yusof about the taboo topic of Monsters In Law.Marina shares with the listeners her secret to a happy and fulfilling marriage. Is she just lucky or has she found the right balance and formula to earning THE in law’s love? Do parents-in-law deserve the same respect and attention like our parents? Intrusive and comparative (grand)parenting - how do you tell your in-laws that it’s unhealthy? When conflicts arise, who should really give in first? How far must you stretch your patience and compas...2021-06-1542 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 43: The One Nura Talked About Her Kids & BibikIn this quickie episode, Nura answered this question:Have you ever been afraid if your children prefer your helper to you?2021-06-1404 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 42: The One With The ‘Showy’ UstazIn this episode, A Mom Us gets up close and personal with the controversial Ustaz Zahid Zain. The Moms dig deep into Ustaz’s flamboyant persona and lifestyle. Are the usage of humour and sarcasm appropriate for a respectable scholar like him? With all that he has been flaunting, isn’t he worried about the Evil Eye? As a father, what are his thoughts on gender discrimination and sexism? And is Starbucks, Halal?Listen to this episode where Ustaz is put in the hot seat by these Moms! This episode is brought to you by H...2021-06-1135 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 41:The One Denise Tells You Who’s The AlphaIn this quickie episode, Denise answers 2 questions: 1) Who is the alpha in the family?2) How do you make time for yourselves and your better halves?2021-06-1006 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 40: The One Diah Talked About Shakeel, The Teens and Food.In this quickie episode, Diah answered the following questions from the followers of A Mom Us :1.How do you get your younger kids to sit down and study? How do you find the time?2. How do you ensure your children can talk to you?3. Diah do you really eat and finish all the food you review? Is there any food that you don’t like cos you seem to eat everythingWant to know the answers?Have a listen then!2021-06-0906 minA Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 40: The One Diah Talked About Shakeel, Sharleez, Mysha, Myreen, and Food.In this quickie episode, Diah answered the following questions from the followers of A Mom Us :1.How do you get your younger kids to sit down and study? How do you find the time?2. How do you assure your children can talk to you?3. Diah do you really eat and finish all the food you review? Is there any food that you don’t like cos you seem to each everythingWant to know the answers?Have a listen then!2021-06-0906 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEPISODE 39 : The One We Talked About MarriageIn this episode, A Mom Us discusses about the kind of wives they are, and the kind of wife society expects women to be. With 16 kids between them, how do they balance being a good mother to many, and a great wife to one?While Denise believes that date nights are crucial, do the rest of the moms agree with her? When Shikin realised that her priorities have gone haywire, how did her husband set them all straight for her? How do Diah and her husband find alone time with 5 kids always in between them? What does Umie...2021-06-0831 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEp 38: The One Umie Talked About Daddy Daughter Relationship & Working Moms’ Dilemma.In this quickie episode Umie answered these questions from AMU Followers:1: Do Daughters Really Fancy Their Fathers Over Their Mothers?2: How Can Working Moms Feel Less Guilty When They Have To Take Leave To Care For Their Sick Children?Listen to this episode to hear Umie’s take on these!2021-06-0711 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 37: The One The Moms Got SchooledIn this very educational episode, A Mom Us had so much fun chatting with Dr Cassim Munshi who has a PHD in Education from NIE, and does research on feedback and self-regulated learning. He is also an author in the Cambridge Handbook of Instructional Feedback and teaches Chemistry, Maths, and Physics for A-Level students.Dr Cassim shared with the Moms how HBL would affect the future of education for students in Singapore. With lesser curriculum hours, are students being shortchanged during exams? Is the new age system of Singapore education still that stressful? How do we encourage our...2021-06-0439 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 36: The One Shikin Talked About Squabbles And Intrusive ParentingIn this quickie episode Shikin answered these questions from AMU Followers:1: How to handle children’s endless squabbling?2: Relationship with in-laws and Intrusive Parenting. Listen to this episode to hear Shikin’s take on these!2021-06-0209 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisod 35: The One About ScreentimeIn this episode, A Mom Us discusses the most requested topic by our listeners - Screen Time! How much is too much, and is screen time really all bad? What are the benefits and risks involved when it comes to the usage of gadgets and devices among our children? Should we curb, control or ban gadgets altogether? Listen to us Moms reflect and revert on our own self control when it comes to ‘working’ on our phones. Can we really lead by example? How do we ensure that it’s all fair in the land o...2021-06-0122 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 34: The One Nura Talked About Club TTs and Screen Time FeaturesIn this quickie episode, Nura answered the following 2 questions from AMU followers!1. How did the 5 of you become this close?2. Moms with teens; How do you handle their phone usage? How do you deal with their black faces when you take/confiscate their phones?Listen to this episode for Nura’s answers!2021-05-3109 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 33: The One We Talked About Crimes And DisputesIn this episode, we discussed about molestation and our personal experiences. What did we do? Why don’t victims confront molesters in most cases? We also invited Ms Shehzhadee Abdul Rahman, Partner of I.R.B. Law LLP to discuss more about youth crimes. Is the woman always the victim in molest cases? You will be shocked to find out that men can be victims too. This episode is brought to you by:Ms Shehzhadee Abdul Rahman, Partner of I.R.B. Law LLP Contact no: 9126 32022021-05-2831 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 32: The One Where Denise Became A MuslimIn this quickie episode, Deanna aka Denise answered the following question from AMU followers: 1. Can Denise share her revert journey? Listen to this episode to find out more!2021-05-2714 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 31: The One Diah Talked About Her Pre- Natal Depression And Her Children’s Fashion SenseIn this quickie episode, Diah answered the following 2 questions from AMU followers!1. Did any of you experience post natal or pre natal depression. How did you over come it?2. Diah, I love your girls’ fashion sense. How do you teach or support them?Listen to this episode to listen to Diah’s answers!2021-05-2607 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 30: The One About Growing MoneyIn this episode, A Mom Us chats with Wealth Strategist duo Naddy Hassan and Sabariah Rashid, who will educate us on growing money in a healthy and halal way.Naddy and Sabariah share with us on the smart ways of saving money for your present and future needs. How the conventional way of saving money in a bank is not the fastest and wisest way of multiplying your assets. Also why it is important for us to only invest in Halal investments.Diah wonders if she should continue to save or withdraw Sharleez’s endowment fund. Nu...2021-05-2525 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 29: The One Where Nura Handles HBLScreentime is Nura’s main challenge during HBL. It is especially difficult because she herself is always on her phone and laptop when she is working from home. The tough part is when her children, particularly when her younger ones, Oumar and Zeyda get bored. Nura struggles to get them engaged and entertained so that she can carry on with her tasks. Listen to this quickie episode as she tries to fight the temptation to give in to their whines and turn those devices on!2021-05-2405 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 28: The One Where Shikin Handles HBLHaving older children will mean Shikin gets no stress from the sudden HBL, right? But why doesn't she feel so? As much as her children are all more independent now, Shikin feels unproductive and there is so much for her to handle in this period. The challenges she is facing stem more in herself, as she mentioned in this quickie episode. Take a listen and tell us if you feel the same way!2021-05-2303 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 27: The One Where Umie Handles HBLAfter her super breezy HBL experiences last year, Umie thought that this time it was going to be another easy, peasy lemon squeezy HBL session yet again. But clearly, she thought wrong. When things get so overwhelming, the values that she holds on dear in life became her saving grace. What are the values she practises to keep her sanity somehow intact during this challenging HBL/WFH time?Do they really work or it’s just her being delusional about things?2021-05-2206 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 26: The One With The Mom Of NineWith nine children aged between 4-20, Tahirah Mohamed is more than just a Supermom. It’s even more astounding to know that six of her nine children, were diagnosed with different forms of learning disabilities. From Autism to OCD and GDD, we thought that Tahirah Mohamad would have so much to rant about but she showed so much optimism throughout the recording of this episode and made us forget how much she has to juggle with on a daily basis. Tahirah is a Special Mom who made us want to be better moms and human beings al...2021-05-2140 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 25: The One Where Denise Handles HBLThe only one with an only child. Do you think Denise’s HBL journey with fluff is an easy one? She badly needs fluff to maintain social distancing with something in her house. What is it? What challenges do you think she faces?2021-05-2003 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 24: The One Where Diah Handles HBLHBL and WFH - what a killer combo!In this quickie episode, Diah shared 5 tips to survive HBL & WFH! How does Diah handle her work and the smaller kids when the bigger kids are having their HBL?Can she manage? Or is HBL affecting her usual productivity?Tune it to find out!2021-05-2005 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 23: The One With Teenager DeniseHow did Denise cope with going from an elite primary school to a neighbourhood secondary school? Was she bullied? Did she thrive after she transferred school after secondary one? Was this the start to her branded bags obsession? Listen to find out how our resident teddy bear tackles her secondary school years.2021-05-1902 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 22: The One With Teenager NuraWhen Nura was 14, her parents transferred her to another secondary school which was just opposite the school she was in. She was very upset with her parents. But it was in that school that she really thrived. Now that she is a parent, she will always be grateful for that one decision they made for her. And no, Papa J is not the biggest gangster in Singapore.2021-05-1902 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 21: The One With Teenager ShikinLabelled and accused by her own teachers. That was what happened to Shikin when she was a teenager. Find out what she did wrong and whether she had learnt her lesson.2021-05-1801 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 20: The One About The HelperIn this episode, A Mom Us talked about the underrated backbones of our homes. Our Helpers. While a Helper is a boon for many, there are also some who think that a Helper is more of a bane. Why?With kids, chores and work, some of us just cannot live without a Helper. But which A Mom Us would rather be without them? And Why? Do we still need Helpers when the kids are all grown up? And do you trust your Helpers enough to leave them alone with your children? There are pros and cons...2021-05-1726 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 19: The One With Teenager DiahThe kind of teacher your kid has actually matters a lot. Diah shared about her secondary school life and how that cute yet strict form teacher of hers motivated her perform well in her studies from Sec 2 onwards. How did Diah handle secondary school crushes? With a mighty kick.2021-05-1601 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 18: The One With Teenager UmieThe kind of friends you choose in life defines your future definitely. It is okay to be selective. You meet some good ones. You lose some bad ones. It is okay. Like everything else wonderful in life, good things come to those who wait. Is the friendship that she found now worth keeping?2021-05-1601 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 17: The One About Our Raya MemoriesHari Raya always invokes a lot of sentimental and emotional vibes, which then reminds us of fond memories. In this episode, A Mom Us talked about their everlasting childhood memories of celebrating Raya. From checking out the lampu lap-lip at Geylang to getting ready for Raya to pushing each other when it comes to Salam Raya ritual to receiving green packets to celebrating Raya in a big family and yes, deciding which house to go to first on the first day. How was it like for Denise when she first celebrated Raya as a convert? They discussed it...2021-05-1415 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 16: The One We Raya With HadyIn this bonus episode, Hady talked all about Raya. What is his favourite childhood memory when it comes to Raya? What is his favourite Raya food? How does he decide every year whether to celebrate Raya in Singapore or Malaysia? What are some of Hady’s funny Raya moments? Hady also sang two Raya songs for us! Which two Raya songs did he sing? Shikin can now proudly declare that she finally did a duet with Hady Mirza! Can she even sing? Take a listen and get into the Raya mood with A Mom Us The Podcast.2021-05-1219 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 15: The One We Chill With Hady MirzaIn this episode, A Mom Us chatted with Hady Mirza, the man with the golden voice. A man with a multitude of recognitions, Hady proved to us that titles alone do not make a man. Love, happiness and contentment have always been his driving forces in life. Listen to stories of his highs and lows, and his takeaways from his downfalls.After being crowned Singapore Idol & Asian Idol, Hady is a force to be reckoned with in the industry. But why did he have to share his trophy in Gegar Vaganza? Was he truly happy about it? Should...2021-05-0921 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 14: The One Where We Get Raya Ready With M.A.CHow are we gearing up for Raya this year? Face it, every woman (moms included) wants to dress and impress during this festive occasion. Want to ace that winged liner? Pull off a glamorous smokey eye effortlessly? Need a quick fix for mask-hacks if you can’t part with favourite lipstick? Or simply looking for a fuss-free beauty ritual because less is more? In this episode, we share our beauty challenges and invited a special guest to address some of these burning questions! Whether you’re a beginner or makeup enthusiast, Janty, Resident Trainer of M·A·C Cosmet...2021-05-0727 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 13: The One Denise MothersSo Denise thought that she would not be bothered by grades. That was before her son came back home with a 9/20 for his test.2021-05-0603 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 12: The One Shikin MothersWhen Shikin realised that it's not always about her teenagers not trusting her, she learnt to react better but that hasn't stopped her from being a naggy mom...2021-05-0601 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 11: The One Umie MothersUmie thinks it is important to seek her children’s permission for everything. But what kind of Mom does that make her?2021-05-0601 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 10: The One Nura MothersSo Nura thought children must always apologise to their parents. Once she became a mother, she realised sometimes she goes too far with her words....2021-05-0601 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 9: The One Diah MothersSo Diah thought she had it easy with her daughters. But that was before Shakeel came along. God is indeed fair.2021-05-0601 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 8: The One The Moms Talk About Their Moms“Mothers do not sleep. They just worry with their eyes closed” In this episode, we talked about the special ladies who made us the moms that we are today, our Moms . This was probably the most emotional recording to date. Listen to how we talked about the ladies who have been instrumental in our lives. Are we any like our moms? We shared how these ladies who brought us up inspire us till now. Get ready a lot of tissues and embark on an emotional journey with us.This episode is brought to you by T...2021-05-0426 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 7: The One With The HaloooooDo you all know that it was a struggle for one of us to do our episode introduction? Guess who? Or simply listen to this short episode that caused us to laugh till we teared!2021-05-0101 min
A Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 6: The One With Nurul AiniIn this episode, we talked about self-esteem. Who grew up feeling inferior? Who is facing teenage acne? Find out what exactly happened to Diah’s son, Shakeel that made him cry. Who is the kid that didn’t want to go to school because of severe eczema? And why do teenagers not want to be featured in their mommies' IG stories anymore?Even the most sought-after celebs occasionally fight low self-esteem. Suria actress and host Nurul Aini shared how she struggled with low self-worth when she was growing up. As she told us more about that one particular inci...2021-04-2733 minA Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 5: The One We Became Chart TopperWhen we celebrate achievements, we also hope to fuel our drive to take our steps forward to our next goal. Mommies too have dreams. Mommies too aspire to do better in life.This one’s for you, kids.2021-04-2312 minA Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 4: The One About Ex-BoyfriendsIn this saucy episode, A Mom Us discusses about their better halves. Whose husband was a true blue bad boy? And was Umie really the 3rd party? Which husband looked so much like KRU’s Yusry? Which of the Moms found an older man much sexy? And how did Denise move on from hairy armpit to sexy round butt and alluring bikini? Intellect, a kind heart or looks? How did A Mom Us choose their forever after?Their choice of men were nightmares for their parents so how would A Mom Us react if one day th...2021-04-2332 minA Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 3: The One We Talk About RoutinesIn this episode, A Mom Us admits that despite the glitters of social media, they’re all just Super (Struggling) Moms.Find out why must Diah shower by 5.30 am. And why does Umie’s day begin at 3 am? Why does Nura feel that watching her tribe’s social media updates is integral for her day? And just how many naps does Denise need to stay fluffy? Shikin also shares the challenges of keeping up with her teenagers’ schedules.How does A Mom Us plan our day around our kids’ schedule while still ensuring productivity? Tune in to find ou...2021-04-2120 minA Mom Us The PodcastA Mom Us Theme SongA Mom UsMama. Mommy. Mom. MamamamamamamMama. Mommy. Mom. MamamamamamamHello everyone, welcome on boardTo the land of diapers and snotsNo wayyyy. No wayyyy.Oh yeah. We’re kidding! So are you guys ready, are you listening???This is A Mom UsYeah A Mom UsYeahThese Moms belong to US!Mama. Mommy. Mom. MamamamamamamMama. Mommy. Mom. MamamamamamamWe wanna be, like our MomsThey inspire and guide us.But their nonsense annoys us.2021-04-1602 minA Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 2: The One We Chill With Ustaz Mizi WahidA Mom Us shares their own fasting experiences when they were young as well as their kids’ in this episode. Going to the toilet to drink water during the fasting month? Pretending to fast? They have done it all. But is that what they are teaching their kids too?Ustaz Mizi Wahid makes a special appearane in this episode and answers some burning Ramadan questions. Want to see the fun side of Ustaz Mizi? Tune in!2021-04-1627 minA Mom Us The PodcastEpisode 1: The One Where A Mom Us Takes Baby StepsHow was it like to grow up as Denise, Diah, Nura, Shikin and Umie? Who had armpit hair at 10? Whose fault is it if you are born with a Resting Bitch Face? Does scoring 216 for PSLE means you are screwed for life? Is it the end? How does it feel like when a teacher hates looking at your face? Would you ever think of using a guitar to discipline your kids? All that and more. We promise you that we will regale you with anecdotes of our lives. Stuff that we have not shared on social media before...2021-04-1129 min
Une Sacrée Paire d'OvairesShimizu Shikin, première journaliste professionnelle du JaponDans ce 99 ème épisode, Marie Bongars te raconte la vie de Shimizu Shikin, première Japonaise journaliste professionnelle et activiste pour les droits des femmes.Bonne écoute!Si vous souhaitez nous contacter, n’hésitez pas à le faire… ⁃ Par mail : unesacreepairedovaires@gmail.com ⁃ Par instagram : https://www.instagram.com/unesacreepairedovaires/?hl=frSi vous souhaitez recevoir les transcriptions de ce podcast, vous pouvez me contacter via l’une de ces deux adresses.Vous pouvez consulter notre politique...2021-01-1105 min