Dr Wong Mei Mei (centre) with her daughter Thea and son Declan enjoying their playdough time together. Photo: Dough Little Playdough
It all started several years ago when Dr Wong Mei Mei, 38, and her family returned to Malaysia from London, England, where she had been working as a scientist with the Imperial College London for 16 years.
“When we came back to Malaysia, I was still employed by the college, and I had to juggle working at home, mostly at odd hours due to the time difference, and having to care for my young children at the same time,” says Wong, who lives in Shah Alam with her husband, and their two children, aged six and three.
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Play, dough and learn
Dr Wong Mei Mei (centre) with her daughter Thea and son Declan enjoying their playdough time together. Photo: Dough Little Playdough
Dr Wong Mei Mei says that her children are the inspiration behind her playdough and they’re 'little ambassadors' for it. Photo: Dough Little Playdough
Playdough offers many benefits to young children, including developing fine motor skills. Photo: Dough Little Playdough
Wong's children, Declan and Thea (second and third from left) playing with their cousin Zachary. Photo: Dough Little Playdough
Wong created each playdough kit to tell a story, celebrate a season and to inspire children to love and cherish their families. Photo: Dough Little Playdough
Transitioning from being a scientist to an entrepreneur wasn't easy but Wong says it's all about self-growth, going beyond her comfort zone, and challenging herself to do more in life. Photo: Dough Little Playdough
The playdough kits can be customised for special occasions such as children's birthdays. Photo: Dough Little Playdough
The Merdeka playdough kit celebrates Malaysia's national day and comprises Nasi Lemak bungkus (which the children can make using playdough), a postcard, and a traditional game called Batu Seremban. Photo: Dough Little Playdough
The Nasi Lemak bungkus from the Merdeka playdough kit which inspires children to learn more about Malaysian culture. Photo: Dough Little Playdough
The Into The Wild playdough kits feature elements of wildlife, sea and earth for children to learn more about the natural world around them. Photo: Dough Little Playdough
