Supporting the Mental Health of Young People
Editorial: Young minds matter
by Mrs. Olga Mussington-Service, M.S.Head Student Support Services DivisionMinistry of Education, Culture, Youth & Sport Being a child in today’s world can be far more challenging than years before. If … Read more
Personal Story: One person can make a difference
Valisca Joseph, who grew up in Sint Maarten, is a mom of eight-year-old twins and lives in Michigan, United States. She loves children, and her passion is to cook “and … Read more
Screen Time and Developmental Delays in Children
“When we think of the future, are screens going away? No. Perhaps we need to keep this in mind when discussing how much screen time is healthy for a child,” … Read more
Interview: Using Mindfulness to Assist Children
Ramonda Hanze is a special education professional working as a Behavioural Therapist/Orthopedagoog at PSVE Academy. She also provides therapy through her practice ‘Mindful Elevation Caribbean B.V.’, is a life coach, … Read more
Avoiding labels in providing support to children with challenges
“My challenge to Caribbean people is to think about the following: How do you perceive our children’s problems? What would work that fits our island’s reality, culture, and values?” – … Read more
Personal Story: The World Needs Dyslexia
Told by Lucien York I used to hate my dyslexia, but now I see it as my superpower. I took the most painful thing in my life and turned it … Read more
Honest Conversations About Sex
AIDS and STIs, are words written in very large letters on the chalkboard in a grade 8 class at the Learning Unlimited High School. The ten girls in the class, … Read more
Protecting Teenagers Against Substance Abuse
Tyanna Knight works as a substance abuse counsellor at the Turning Point Foundation, the only drug rehabilitation facility in Sint Maarten. Many patients are referred or mandated to their care … Read more
A Student-Driven Film To Address Social Issues
“What if I told you – that I am not the only guilty one?” asks 11-year-old actor Venndy Isaac in the new film ‘What If I Told You?’ The script, … Read more