Child Safety Tips For Long Weekends and Holidays
There is nothing more exciting than fun in the sun when school is out, but remember that safety should always be a top priority!
There is nothing more exciting than fun in the sun when school is out, but remember that safety should always be a top priority!
“Despite being home to 8.5 per cent of the world’s population, the Caribbean region disproportionately experiences about 27 per cent of the world’s homicides.” (Barbados Advocate, 2020) With routine reports of daily homicides; familiar announcements of aggravated sexual assaults; and the everyday danger of robberies—the people of Trinidad and Tobago…
Words or actions borne out of heightened anger can be a dangerous thing. When the waves of anger or frustration recede, many of us realize that our words or actions may have caused more harm than good. If you find yourself in a situation like this, using the aeon-old technique…
As parents, guiding our children through adolescence and maturity can be quite a challenge. Teens or teenagers tend to be very private about their life as they approach this period. However, building a trusting relationship between you and your child while playing an active role in their love life is…
The clock on the wall announces that it is 6:30 am on a Wednesday, and as you sip your morning tea, your child walks into the kitchen to open the fridge. There is no utterance of a “Good morning” nor any sort of acknowledgment of your presence, and as you…
Within your lifetime, you may have witnessed the unfortunate experiences of children or peers growing up with permissive or even neglectful parents. Or perhaps, you grew up in a very strict household, and link this upbringing to your status as an upstanding member of society. Whatever your backstory, you have…
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is one of the most prevalent forms of violence in the Caribbean. GBV is a broad term used to describe violence acted upon a person due to their gender and gender role expectations within their society or culture. Globally, experiences with GBV have been shown to not…
Life is full of challenges and feelings of loneliness, sadness, or hopelessness, and experiences with stress, frustration, and anxiety are inescapable. However, no matter how difficult our situations may appear to be, suicide should never be the answer. So, remember to talk to someone, find healthy coping solutions to life challenges, practice journaling, and if it’s all too much for you to handle, seek profess
From time to time, siblings will disagree, get into heated debates, argue about whose turn it is to wash the dishes and even annoyingly tease each other to the brink of tears. Unfortunately, there are moments when the teasing goes too far, and someone’s feelings gets hurt. If you or someone you know is experiencing sibling bullying, here are some things you can do to cope with the situation.
For some parents, learning that your child identifies as a member of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transexual, queer/questioning (LGBTQ) community can be difficult, and you may be uncertain about how you can best support them. With that being said, it would be unfair to deny that coming out is also difficult for children and young person.