Positive parenting in a ‘Spare the rod’ society (Part 1)

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We often replicate patterns of behaviour that we learned as children, especially from our immediate family members. It is during childhood that certai...

A change would do you good

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I have been wearing glasses since 2003, mainly for working at the computer. Back when I first got tested, the optician had told me that I had an astig...

Worst types of on-line arguers and how to avoid them – Part 2

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This week I will continue with part two of the "Worst types of arguers and how to avoid them”: 3) Deliberately obtuse The third type of wors...

The worst types of on-line arguers and how to avoid them – Part 1

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The title says it all. This week’s column is going to outline the worst types of people with whom you could get into an argument. I have braved...

Whose woman are you?

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For some time now I have been contemplating the question of womanhood within a Caribbean context. Specifically, I have been wondering how Caribbean wo...

Phoenix Rising

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Grey dust stirs as her feet leave fiery prints in a well scorched earth; weed and orchid insect and bird frozen in their last terrified gasp, ashe...

Cultivating a consent culture

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Let’s talk about consent. It is something about which many of us might have a fair idea, but perhaps could use a refresher. It is predicated on t...

Interesting times

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There is an old expression, usually associated with the Chinese, that when translated to English means “may you live in interesting times.”O...

Why we have a long way to go

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Greetings for the New Year! Let’s hope that this one brings lots of peace and many, many blessings to your days.One thing I am hoping for, have b...

No more New Year’s resolutions… and Happy Holidays

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It is getting to that time of year when, after a season of over-indulgence, many of us make promises to do better in the New Year.When the New Year ro...