Jamaica Gleaner News
Published: Monday Monday | July 13, 2009
'His Story' reflections
The harsh economic realities that have been melting down the financial world have also been wreaking havoc with people's lives, and there seems to be no end to the dire financial straits in which we have found ourselves. The stories of failures... Read More...
Will my child inherit claustrophobia?
Q I have a mental disorder - it is severe claustrophobia. I take my medication and go to counselling. I have a job and I am dating. I hope to get married and have children. Will my children have claustrophobia ... Read More...
Give your child the 'JumpStart' he needs
What do you do if your son is studying hard but is taking a long time to complete his work, and is still getting poor grades? Or if your daughter has become an introvert, unable to keep up with her peers, and doesn't even want to go to school? ... Read More...
The first few days of being a dad
The love and joy that accompany parenting recently entered Patrick Moore's life. His first angel came into his life on March 30. Though he didn't have a clue about the activities involved in parenting, he said he gave it his best shot.... Read More...
Bringing home baby
When leaving the Special Care and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the University Hospital of the West Indies, a nurse must carry your baby outside for you.I believe this is done to avoid anyone stealing a child... Read More...
'Let justice prevail'
The following is a letter from the parents of three young men who were allegedly attacked at a party in St Andrew late last month. In the early morning hours of Saturday, June 27, 2009, our three sons were viciously attacked while attempting to pick up... Read More...
Pauline Allen - Hundreds including MPs turn out for final farewell
It was a huge turnout of mourners who crammed the Spaldings United Church in Clarendon, to pay their last respects to Pauline Allen, mother of former member of parliament for North West Clarendon Richard Azan, last Thursday... Read More...
Gov't to set up support group for parents
Recognising a relationship between poor parenting and aggressive, socially unacceptable behaviour, the Government proposes to establish a Parenting Support Commission in Jamaica. Minister of Education Andrew Holness told guests at a closing ceremony for... Read More...
