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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…
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…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Meet three savvy Caymanian students who attend various boarding schools worldwide. They’ve successfully navigated everything from moving in, making friends,…
Meet three savvy Caymanian students who attend various boarding schools…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The internet is an incredible resource that gives our children access to a world of knowledge at their fingertips. They…
The internet is an incredible resource that gives our children…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
‘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,…
“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!”,…
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…
During the Covid-19 pandemic many of us found ourselves in our kitchens rediscovering how and what to cook. Being able…
During the Covid-19 pandemic many of us found ourselves in…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The TAYA Lounge has been providing a safe and supportive environment for Cayman’s at-risk youth to gather, connect and develop…
The TAYA Lounge has been providing a safe and supportive…
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,…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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 notion that a poorly functioning gut may result in ill-health is nothing new. A more recent discovery, however, is…
The notion that a poorly functioning gut may result in…
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…
With such a wide range of children’s activities available for your kids to choose from, it can be a challenge…
With such a wide range of children’s activities available for…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Undergraduate Application Process The application form for an overseas scholarship is not unduly onerous. Applicants must apply online and a…
Undergraduate Application Process The application form for an overseas scholarship…
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…
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…
With so many pregnancy books out there, it can be hard to know which to choose. Browse our list of…
With so many pregnancy books out there, it can be…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Becoming a father for the first time can be an overwhelming experience with so much information to take in and…
Becoming a father for the first time can be an…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
To lessen the stress of researching the cost of extracurricular activities, we have done the homework for you, providing approximate…
To lessen the stress of researching the cost of extracurricular…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
