About Positive Parenting
Positive Parenting is Malaysia’s Expert Educational Programme for Parents on Maternal, Child & Family Care, initiated by Malaysian Paediatric Association (MPA).
As Malaysia’s pioneer Experts’ initiative in parenting and childcare, initiated in Year 2000, Positive Parenting offers unparalleled Experts’ advice and guidance by key healthcare professionals from various Professional Bodies namely Nutrition Society of Malaysia (NSM), Obstetrical & Gynaecological Society of Malaysia (OGSM), Malaysian Psychiatric Association, Malaysian Society of Clinical Psychology (MSCP), Malaysian Mental Health Association (MMHA), National Population and Family Development Board Malaysia (LPPKN), Malaysian Association of Kindergartens (PTM) and Association of Registered Childcare Providers Malaysia (PPBM).
Your momentous foray into parenthood is a unique and exciting journey that spans a lifetime. As Malaysia’s pioneer Experts’ initiative in parenting and childcare, Positive Parenting is the most authoritative resource to help you as you lead your child in unlocking the doors of his future. Initiated in Year 2000 by the Malaysian Paediatric Association (MPA), Positive Parenting offers unparalleled Experts’ advice and guidance by key healthcare professionals from various Professional Bodies.
It is our vision to bridge the gap between the nation’s top healthcare professionals and Malaysian parents to empower parents with unbiased, accurate and practical parenting information. Together, we want to assist you to nurture and nourish your child to his or her fullest potential in order to gain the brightest head start for your child.
Our Activities
Positive Parenting is a multi-faceted programme which includes:
Positive Parenting Guide
The quarterly Positive Parenting Guide features expert articles on maternal health, baby & child health, paediatrics, family wellness and nutrition. It is available free of charge to parents through a network of health professionals in private and government paediatric, maternity and O&G clinics and hospitals nationwide.
Positive Parenting Educational Press Articles
Educational press articles are published in leading English, Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese newspapers. Authored by the experts themselves, the articles enhance parents’ total learning experience in the programme.
Positive Parenting Seminars
Hundreds of parents have come over the years to listen to expert talks on a host of topics – from pregnancy care to childhood diseases, picky eating to parenting skills. These seminars are a great way for parents to meet the experts and have all their parenting questions answered.