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Column: Rawlins On Gratitude, Children & More

[Opinion column written by Chardonaé Rawlins] As the year begins to wind down and the holidays approach, Bermuda naturally shifts its pace. Mornings feel cooler, the sun sets a little earlier, and you can almost sense the island preparing itself for the season ahead. But November has a way of stirring more than excitement. For many families, it brings... Read more of this article

Column: Rawlins On World Mental Health Day

[Opinion column written by Chardonaé Rawlins] October 10 is World Mental Health Day. Around the globe, we’ll see campaigns encouraging people to talk more openly about mental health and to break the stigma. These messages matter. But for our children here in Bermuda, awareness on its own will never be enough. They need us to move beyond slogans and... Read more of this article

Column: Rawlins On Children, Trauma & More

[Opinion column written by Chardonaé Rawlins] The first week of school is supposed to be a fresh start. New uniforms, sharpened pencils, the hum of possibility in the air. But if you look closely, you’ll notice the child who lingers at the back of the room, avoiding eye contact. The one who startles when the door slams. The one whose homework is... Read more of this article

Column: Rawlins On Kids, Screens & More

[Opinion column written by Chardonaé Rawlins] These days, screen time is a parenting battleground and many of us are caught in the middle, unsure of how much is too much, what’s “good” tech, or how to keep up with ever-changing social media trends. For parents and caregivers in Bermuda, the struggle isn’t just global, it’s right here in our... Read more of this article

Column: Rawlins On Youth Health & More

[Column written by Chardonaé Rawlins] For many families, summer brings a welcome shift: slower mornings, later bedtimes, sunshine, and space to rest. But for children and teens, that shift can also come with emotional upheaval. The routines and social anchors that support their sense of stability school, friendships, extracurriculars fade into the... Read more of this article