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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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
Best for Parents How to Talk So Teens Will Listen & Listen So Teens Will Talk, Adele Faber & Elaine…
Best for Parents How to Talk So Teens Will Listen…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Natural disasters are unpredictable and uncontrollable events, which makes them scary for everyone, but particularly children. – Dympna Carten RMN,…
Natural disasters are unpredictable and uncontrollable events, which makes them…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Family breakdown in the Cayman Islands is both an emotional and lengthy legal process. If the parents are married, then…
Family breakdown in the Cayman Islands is both an emotional…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
“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!”,…
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…
‘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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
