CARIBBEAN INSTITUTE for Family Development – Trinidad and Tobago
Helping parents to improve their family life in Trinidad and Tobago and beyond
In Trinidad and Tobago and the wider Caribbean, entertainment options abound. The choice parents make for entertainment however, can have a big impact on their effectiveness in forming their children. Ricardo Yepes of the University of Navarre, Spain offers this insightful article on the meaning of leisure, showing how an appreciation of the profound dignity […]
We see the reality today in our Country Trinidad and Tobago and in general, that many young people—especially in their teenage years—weaken in their faith when they are tested. The origin of these crises can vary widely: pressure from a paganized environment, friends who ridicule others’ religious convictions, a teacher who imparts an atheistic viewpoint […]
Some key ideas to keep in mind in leading your teenage children toward responsible adulthood. Bear in mind the powerful influence of body chemistry on an adolescent’s emotions and judgment. They are often uncertain, impulsive, overly sensitive, especially at ages 13, 15, and 17. In many ways, the mood swings of adolescence are like those […]
Guiding a child through the teenage years is a complex venture and one in which many parents today are having great difficulty. In almost every respect, the adolescent situation is becoming worse year after year. Teenage pregnancy, suicide, declining academic achievement scores, drug abuse, juvenile crime, and feelings of despair are statistically overwhelming. (Our own […]