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One of the most important things parents can do to set their children up for a happy and fulfilling future…
One of the most important things parents can do to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Government Schooling in Cayman ENROLMENT POLICY Limited space, resources and high demand for a public education has results in Caymanians…
Government Schooling in Cayman ENROLMENT POLICY Limited space, resources and…
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…
Cayman has a very good selection of schools including Government, British, American and International. The difficulty comes in choosing which…
Cayman has a very good selection of schools including Government,…
The Cayman Islands has one of the lowest incidences of vaccine-preventable diseases in the world, with certain diseases such as…
The Cayman Islands has one of the lowest incidences of…
Parents whose children travel either on school trips or to study overseas, should make sure their insurance plan covers them…
Parents whose children travel either on school trips or to…
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…
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…
xx Best for Parents Updated in 2018, this bestseller has sold over 1.5 million copies! Authoritative and reassuring, with medical…
xx Best for Parents Updated in 2018, this bestseller has…
Employability skills can be defined as the transferable skills needed by an individual to make them ’employable’. Along with good…
Employability skills can be defined as the transferable skills needed…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
In Cayman, it is compulsory for all children from the age of five to 17 to attend school or be…
In Cayman, it is compulsory for all children from the…
Children born in the Cayman Islands to expats are not automatically entitled to reside in Cayman. Their treatment varies depending…
Children born in the Cayman Islands to expats are not…
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…
A voluntary support group for parents using, or wishing to switch to, cloth diapers in the Cayman Islands.…
A voluntary support group for parents using, or…
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…
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…
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…
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…
There are a large range of excellent vocational training options in Cayman, which could be a good choice for students…
There are a large range of excellent vocational training options…
Whilst they are dependants, children are to be insured on their parents’ plan, but once they marry or begin regular…
Whilst they are dependants, children are to be insured on…
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…
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…
Here are some great educational websites and apps that your children will love! www.IXL.com A website and iPad app…
Here are some great educational websites and apps that your…
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…
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…
Ten years ago, finding a good tutoring company in Grand Cayman was a rather difficult thing to do. Times have…
Ten years ago, finding a good tutoring company in Grand…
Whether you’re renting or purchasing, location is just as imperative as a property’s size, layout and amenities offered. The best…
Whether you’re renting or purchasing, location is just as imperative…
Means Testing In 2018 the Education Council introduced means testing in order to prioritise those students whose parents or legal…
Means Testing In 2018 the Education Council introduced means testing…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Early Childhood Development: Cultivating a Love of Art “Imagination is the source of all human achievement.” These are the words…
Early Childhood Development: Cultivating a Love of Art “Imagination is…
The Immigration (Transition) Law confirms that children born on or after January 1st 2004 are ‘Caymanian as of Right’ (no…
The Immigration (Transition) Law confirms that children born on or…
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…
A child’s education (including skills development) is often the combined effort of a collection of people . While we trust…
A child’s education (including skills development) is often the combined…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
When Alex Panton passed away from suicide at the age of 16, his mother, Jane Panton, set out to change…
When Alex Panton passed away from suicide at the age…
Your home is all ready for your new arrival. The nursery is ready, you’ve cleaned the house from top to…
Your home is all ready for your new arrival. The…
Think of your home security as an onion; the more layers of security, the harder it will be for a…
Think of your home security as an onion; the more…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Cayman is a wonderful place to have a baby. However, like anywhere, complications do occur and it’s important to consider…
Cayman is a wonderful place to have a baby. However,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Best for Parents This is a compelling manifesto for change within our schooling systems by TED talk rockstar Ken Robinson.…
Best for Parents This is a compelling manifesto for change…
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…
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…
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…
Like many things in Cayman, having a baby isn’t cheap and with little public healthcare, you’ll want to be on…
Like many things in Cayman, having a baby isn’t cheap…
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…
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,…
A ‘Caymanian by Entitlement’ Turning 18 Please note that a child who is a ‘Caymanian by Entitlement’ will lose this…
A ‘Caymanian by Entitlement’ Turning 18 Please note that a…
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…
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…
Getting Your Licence Cayman’s teens are eligible to begin the process of getting their driving licence once they turn seventeen,…
Getting Your Licence Cayman’s teens are eligible to begin the…
Young, glamorous and successful, Cynthia and Joey Hew make an impressive partnership: both have thriving careers – he is the…
Young, glamorous and successful, Cynthia and Joey Hew make an…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Andrea Hill Andrea is a Holistic Nutrition Educator and holds an MSc in Health & Nutrition Education. What…
Andrea Hill Andrea is a Holistic Nutrition Educator and…
