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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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:…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Kash Fatania at Optique provides an authentic approach with his expertise to help you choose a frame that compliments you…
Kash Fatania at Optique provides an authentic approach with his…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
‘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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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!”,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
