Take a look at Part I of our three part series on scholarships for students in Cayman: Funding for Caymanian…
Take a look at Part I of our three part…
In the OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), a survey that evaluates the performances of students in dozens of…
In the OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), a…
Grocery stores in Cayman offer high quality food with many brands and items to choose from. They range in price,…
Grocery stores in Cayman offer high quality food with many…
Why Buy Life Insurance? As you get older, get married, have children and/or start a business you begin to realise…
Why Buy Life Insurance? As you get older, get married,…
Debating is a great way for your child to gain confidence, become knowledgeable on current affairs, improve public speaking, develop…
Debating is a great way for your child to gain…
These delicious and nutritious recipes are courtesy of Emma Drake, mum of two and lunchbox-maker extraordinaire! For those who are…
These delicious and nutritious recipes are courtesy of Emma Drake,…
If you’re reading this then you’re probably struggling to take quality photos of your children. You might have recently purchased…
If you’re reading this then you’re probably struggling to take…
Why Exercise? We all know that exercise is good for you. But it’s particularly great for teens! With life changing…
Why Exercise? We all know that exercise is good for…
Maternity leave is a special period for mum and baby. Make sure you know what you are entitled to! -…
Maternity leave is a special period for mum and baby.…
Every parent wants their child to succeed in life. While the definition of ‘success’ may seem obvious to us as…
Every parent wants their child to succeed in life. While…
Being a ‘Stay at Home’ or ‘Work from Home’ Dad is something we are seeing more and more often nowadays.…
Being a ‘Stay at Home’ or ‘Work from Home’ Dad…
Being pregnant is a daunting experience for most parents-to-be but the Cayman Islands is lucky to have world-class care with…
Being pregnant is a daunting experience for most parents-to-be but…
Developing positive oral hygiene habits early in childhood is crucial in ensuring continued practice into adulthood. This means starting very…
Developing positive oral hygiene habits early in childhood is crucial…
Why Choose a Professional Photographer? Kids grow up much too fast. They hit milestones quickly and there will be many…
Why Choose a Professional Photographer? Kids grow up much too…
Before our ancestors travelled, mingling and mating with other races, and sharing recipes and ingredients, they were largely restricted to…
Before our ancestors travelled, mingling and mating with other races,…
Learn more about some of the super nannies taking care of thousands of children around the Cayman Islands. Learn what…
Learn more about some of the super nannies taking care…
Medical, emotional, mental or psychological disorders can range in severity from very mild to profound and there is an exhaustive…
Medical, emotional, mental or psychological disorders can range in severity…
1. Take notes in different colours The different colours will help you remember the content more easily. If you’re…
1. Take notes in different colours The different colours…
With childhood obesity on the rise it’s more important than ever to ensure children remain active. The NHS recommends that…
With childhood obesity on the rise it’s more important than…
Cayman’s grocery stores sell a wide variety of high quality baby formulas and first baby food options, as well as…
Cayman’s grocery stores sell a wide variety of high quality…
If you exercised before pregnancy then you should be able to carry on as usual during your first trimester and…
If you exercised before pregnancy then you should be able…
Protecting Skin from the Sun SUNCARE DO’S AND DON’TS In a tropical climate like Cayman, where the sun is strong…
Protecting Skin from the Sun SUNCARE DO’S AND DON’TS In…
As a new parent you receive advice, whether solicited or not, from all sides. This can be a little…
As a new parent you receive advice, whether solicited…
Let’s face it, regardless of one’s age, making new friends and boosting your social life can be challenging. Whether you…
Let’s face it, regardless of one’s age, making new friends…
The number of children being home schooled has exploded in the Cayman Islands. Whether parents are choosing this due to…
The number of children being home schooled has exploded in…
The leading cause of serious injury and death among young children are accidents that could have been easily prevented. Thoroughly…
The leading cause of serious injury and death among young…
Here are 5 key tips to help ensure that you ace your job interview on or off-Island! Get to Know…
Here are 5 key tips to help ensure that you…
Federico Destro Federico Destro worked in his native Italy before coming to Cayman in 1999, starting out as a line…
Federico Destro Federico Destro worked in his native Italy before…
Real Talk from Jonny Kern, Dad of one year old Lily : Falling asleep to Disney songs, lunch from a…
Real Talk from Jonny Kern, Dad of one year old…
Whether you’re working or not, some form of childcare during the early years is invaluable, especially if you’re here as…
Whether you’re working or not, some form of childcare during…
Although Cayman has excellent schools, many parents will look to broaden their children’s horizons by sending them overseas to boarding…
Although Cayman has excellent schools, many parents will look to…
Opening up about Miscarriage, Stillbirth & Early Infant Loss Tragically, 2.6 million women around the world each year experience losing…
Opening up about Miscarriage, Stillbirth & Early Infant Loss Tragically,…
What is Disordered Eating? Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses that involve different types of disordered behaviour surrounding food consumption.…
What is Disordered Eating? Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses…
The Covid-19 pandemic changed all our lives and the way hospitals functioned to keep patients, staff and communities safe and…
The Covid-19 pandemic changed all our lives and the way…
Nurture your child’s love of reading by encouraging them to read fun and challenging books throughout their youth. – Jessica…
Nurture your child’s love of reading by encouraging them to…
Does dining out with your new baby, busy toddler or withdrawn teen fill you with dread? Cayman Parent is here…
Does dining out with your new baby, busy toddler or…
Fresh is Always Best! These days we are constantly bombarded with messages warning us about eating the wrong foods and…
Fresh is Always Best! These days we are constantly bombarded…
As well as being a source of joy, escapism and discovery, reading for pleasure is a key factor in academic…
As well as being a source of joy, escapism and…
Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death in children aged 1-4 in the USA according to the Centers for…
Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death in children…
For your children to eligible for Health Insurance there are some key requirements you must be aware of. …
For your children to eligible for Health Insurance there are…
Learning that a child has special needs or is autistic can throw families into a tailspin. Once the condition is…
Learning that a child has special needs or is autistic…
The secret to preparing children for academic success is much simpler than we think. In an age of apps, tools,…
The secret to preparing children for academic success is much…
6 helpful tips & tactics for controlling screen time: Have an open and honest discussion Rather than simply taking…
6 helpful tips & tactics for controlling screen time:…
Who doesn’t dread the nightly (or morning) lunchbox routine? Coming up with new ideas and making sure our kids get…
Who doesn’t dread the nightly (or morning) lunchbox routine? Coming…
To graduate with a High School Diploma, all students leaving a Government high school must attain one of four academic…
To graduate with a High School Diploma, all students leaving…
With early adolescence comes a natural curiosity for experimentation. According to a 2012 Adolescent Healthy and Sexuality Survey conducted among…
With early adolescence comes a natural curiosity for experimentation. According…
Why Draft a Will? If you pass away without leaving a will (known as dying ‘intestate’), your estate will be…
Why Draft a Will? If you pass away without leaving…
Saving for your children’s university and college fees is something that ideally needs to be started when your child is…
Saving for your children’s university and college fees is something…
You might be surprised to learn quite how common infertility issues are. According to the Centers for Disease Control and…
You might be surprised to learn quite how common infertility…
Michael Myles, Dean of Hope Academy, and Dr. Erica Lam, a clinical psychologist and therapist at The Wellness Centre, sat…
Michael Myles, Dean of Hope Academy, and Dr. Erica Lam,…
“I don’t like tomatoes!”, “I don’t like that stinky cheese!”, “Only white foods!”, “I don’t want chicken!”. Sound familiar? If…
“I don’t like tomatoes!”, “I don’t like that stinky cheese!”,…
You thought the worst thing about raising children was the nighttime wake-ups? Think again! Parenting teens in the new millennium…
You thought the worst thing about raising children was the…
Entry to a UK University About 75% of students who go through the British schooling system in Cayman (Cayman Prep…
Entry to a UK University About 75% of students who…
Whether you are renting or buying, choosing the right home is no easy decision. Location, size, layout, and the amenities…
Whether you are renting or buying, choosing the right home…
Plan to visit at least five different boarding schools with your child and do as much research on them as…
Plan to visit at least five different boarding schools with…
Dads take note! If the woman in your life has just given birth then make sure you have a little…
Dads take note! If the woman in your life has…
Heading off to University is both an exciting and daunting time. Freedom and choice await, along with opportunities and new…
Heading off to University is both an exciting and daunting…
Children instinctively respond to music. Why else do parents sing lullabies to babies? Almost as soon as they can walk,…
Children instinctively respond to music. Why else do parents sing…
Screen time is increasingly replacing the time that children and teenagers used to spend playing outside, hanging out with friends…
Screen time is increasingly replacing the time that children and…
There is nothing more unsettling for a parent than the thought that their child may not be developing typically. You…
There is nothing more unsettling for a parent than the…
Keeping your kids busy during this school break can be very stressful. Here is a list of 20 indoor activities…
Keeping your kids busy during this school break can be…
Pain management covers several methods to prevent, reduce, or stop pain sensations. One of the most common types of pain…
Pain management covers several methods to prevent, reduce, or stop…
Social media has become one of the main ways people connect and communicate with each other. For teens and tweens,…
Social media has become one of the main ways people…
Leaving the nest may once have been a rite of passage, but for many millennials, life in the nest is…
Leaving the nest may once have been a rite of…
The past year presented many challenges for parents – not least the problem of adjusting to their new role as…
The past year presented many challenges for parents – not…
With the local post-secondary landscape developing rapidly, it’s no surprise that a number of students are choosing to stay in…
With the local post-secondary landscape developing rapidly, it’s no surprise…
Growing up is a busy time for small bodies; it can sometimes feel like every week brings a new illness!…
Growing up is a busy time for small bodies; it…
Best for Parents How to Raise a Reader, Pamela Paul and Maria Russo Written by the editors of The New…
Best for Parents How to Raise a Reader, Pamela Paul…
With early adolescence comes a natural curiosity for experimentation. According to the most recent Adolescent Health and Sexuality Survey conducted…
With early adolescence comes a natural curiosity for experimentation. According…
Ensuring your baby or child is legally allowed to travel can be daunting – especially if he or she was…
Ensuring your baby or child is legally allowed to travel…
Vaccines are an integral part of any child’s routine health care. As Cayman’s population hails from all over the world,…
Vaccines are an integral part of any child’s routine health…
Founded by Claire Hughes, a PE teacher at Cayman Prep, Plastic Free Cayman is a non-profit organisation.…
Founded by Claire Hughes, a PE teacher…
Parents play an important role in a child’s development as an athlete and a good sport. In fact, they have…
Parents play an important role in a child’s development as…
All children between the ages of 5 and 16 in Cayman should be registered in an approved educational plan, which…
All children between the ages of 5 and 16 in…
Baby showers are a fun way to celebrate new mums and dads-to-be – one final big gathering of friends and…
Baby showers are a fun way to celebrate new mums…
Buying and installing a car seat is one of the most important tasks faced by parents. Your child will need…
Buying and installing a car seat is one of the…
To Get Respect You Have to Give Respect What teens require is mutual respect. When you are frustrated with your…
To Get Respect You Have to Give Respect What teens…
Because of my job, homeschooling became the only option for our family! As a wedding photographer I work almost every…
Because of my job, homeschooling became the only option for…
Getting Your Licence Once seventeen, Cayman’s teens are eligible to begin the process of getting their driving licence, and the…
Getting Your Licence Once seventeen, Cayman’s teens are eligible to…
As many parents are aware, we are currently raising the next generation of Cayman’s youth. With rising social injustice dominating…
As many parents are aware, we are currently raising the…
Hiring a Domestic Helper through an Agency Expect to pay CI$12 per hour for a minimum of four hours if…
Hiring a Domestic Helper through an Agency Expect to pay…
There are some specific issues relating to divorce and immigration statuses which are important to be aware of. Whether or…
There are some specific issues relating to divorce and immigration…
Life’s two certainties, death and taxes, are often spoken in hushed tones, frowned upon as dinner table conversation and, unfortunately,…
Life’s two certainties, death and taxes, are often spoken in…
One of the most important tasks in parenthood is finding suitable care for your children. Cayman offers several options in…
One of the most important tasks in parenthood is finding…
According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 19 million children under the age of 15 are visually impaired. Of…
According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 19 million…
Mental Health in Schools Cayman needs a new mental health facility, but we also need a much more supportive mental…
Mental Health in Schools Cayman needs a new mental health…
Aimee Randolph 3 Girls and a Kiln www.3girlsandakiln.com What is your business? I’m 1/3 of a modern ceramics company…
Aimee Randolph 3 Girls and a Kiln www.3girlsandakiln.com What…
The path to university is not all about your grades, as your school’s college counsellor should advise you. Yes, universities…
The path to university is not all about your grades,…
The period between three and seven years is the most important time for learning, when children will commit to memory…
The period between three and seven years is the most…
Educating your children on the importance of money from a young age sets the stage for a lifetime of smart…
Educating your children on the importance of money from a…
Foster a love of reading from an early age and stimulate children’s imaginations with helping them build a fun and…
Foster a love of reading from an early age and…
Pregnancy can be a daunting experience for parents-to-be, but the Cayman Islands is lucky to have some excellent doctors, nurses…
Pregnancy can be a daunting experience for parents-to-be, but the…
The first two years of a child’s life are chock-full of colossal physical growth and truly astounding cognitive development. By…
The first two years of a child’s life are chock-full…
It’s a known fact that literacy is a fundamental skill which has the ability to push a person to their…
It’s a known fact that literacy is a fundamental skill…
Raising children who know right from wrong is definitely not a science, and no one can pretend to say they…
Raising children who know right from wrong is definitely not…
Caymanian Roots Before stepping into the political fray, Winston Connolly had an enviable life. He was a successful lawyer, a…
Caymanian Roots Before stepping into the political fray, Winston Connolly…
Developmental follow-up and well-child checks are a vital component of ensuring a healthy, happy childhood leading to a healthy, happy…
Developmental follow-up and well-child checks are a vital component of…
Best for Parents Pure Delicious, Heather Christo The perfect resource for families struggling with food allergies. A collection of delicious…
Best for Parents Pure Delicious, Heather Christo The perfect resource…
As tiny little humans grow in pregnant bodies, thoughts turn towards ‘What can I do to prepare’? Fortunately, for mums-to-be,…
As tiny little humans grow in pregnant bodies, thoughts turn…
Where to Get Help Educational Consultants There are many people who can advise you about UK or North American private…
Where to Get Help Educational Consultants There are many people…
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the home, Mummy watched as the germs run, spread, and roam. The…
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the home,…
A Slow Start Reading Michael Craton’s formative history of the Cayman Islands, Founded Upon the Seas, it’s obvious to see…
A Slow Start Reading Michael Craton’s formative history of the…
Best for Parents Best for Children Written by the editors of The New York Times Book Review, this indispensable guide…
Best for Parents Best for Children Written by the editors…
Nutrition Starts At Home – Ages 3 to 18 Children mature at different rates, and as such, you’ll need to…
Nutrition Starts At Home – Ages 3 to 18 Children…
For working parents, life is a non-stop juggling act. You’re constantly pulled in two opposing directions. Some days, a school…
For working parents, life is a non-stop juggling act. You’re…
Homework is a point of contention in many households. Whether it’s begging your children to get started, or pointing out…
Homework is a point of contention in many households. Whether…
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child was officially adopted by the Cayman Islands in 1994. Every…
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child…
In a highly competitive job market, employers look for candidates who show initiative and a willingness to work. For young…
In a highly competitive job market, employers look for candidates…
Health insurance for your children is absolutely essential, not only for the accidents and illnesses which come with childhood, but…
Health insurance for your children is absolutely essential, not only…
Carla Bregani is the Minister to Children at the Cayman Islands Baptist Church on Pedro Castle Road in Savannah. Their…
Carla Bregani is the Minister to Children at the Cayman…
Decorating a nursery for your new baby is one of the most enjoyable pre-baby tasks. It’s an exciting way to…
Decorating a nursery for your new baby is one of…