Quote of the Day
It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men"
Frederick Douglass
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It is no secret that COVID-19 has had a big impact on our lives and this is equally true for our children. Research on the impact of COVID-19 on children has so far found impacts on children’s education, nutrition and physical health but what is the emotional impact of COVID-19…
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I am sure you have heard that holding babies when they are crying will spoil them. This is certainly not the case. Here is today's myth-buster!
Myth: Holding babies when they are crying will spoil them!
Truth: You will not spoil babies if you hold them when they are crying.
There is no evidence…
This interview is from Delroy Beckford. He shares his perspectives on fatherhood. The article is the latest in the fatherhood series.
photo: Delroy Beckford
Margo: Can you tell us a bit about yourself?
Delroy: I am a father of three children, and husband of one wife. I am in my late fifties and have been married…
Today’s interview is from Miguel Morrison, aged 42 years old. He is a certified electrician and refrigeration technician, father to one and lives with his partner on the western end of the island. Miguel gives us his perspectives on fatherhood by sharing his experiences.
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Thank you for taking part in this series…
You might think that you’re having random conversations, but they pick up what you’re saying, so when they pick up on bad habits and see them with it, it’s like you’re looking in the mirror.
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Black dads matter in a lot of ways. They provide love, stability and protection for black families. Black dads need to succeed at fatherhood and that's why they need support too.
June is here, and Father's Day is almost upon us. Father's Day has grown in prominence and is almost on…
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Violence against children in Jamaica is commonplace.
There is a lot of talk about the recent cases of violence that have rocked the island.
I think that many people are shocked that the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated Jamaica COVID restrictions like the curfews and lockdowns didn’t curb the…
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There are many children's vaccine trials that are underway.
What to learn more about them?
The Jamaica vaccine rollout has begun for adults with plans to inoculate children with an approved COVID-19 vaccine at a later date.
Here's what you need to know about COVID-19 children's vaccine trials …
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March 11, 2021, marked one year post-COVID-19 was declared a pandemic and it has disrupted all aspects of our lives. One year on, we have seen and experienced the changes that came with the pandemic.
We also know that things will remain changed for some time. We have…
