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EP 28 - A Tale of Two Island: Children, Culture, and CommunitySeason 26 - - August 18, 2026On this episode we welcome Amy Paigne, a language professor based in Cuba who is visiting Barbados for the first time. During her stay, Amy visited several primary schools and nurseries and spent time at PAREDOS once a week for four weeks, interactin...
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EP 27 - Raising the Next Generation: Empathy, Guidance and National PrideSeason 26 - - August 12, 2026On this episode, we are joined by parenting consultant, Donna Tull-Cox, as we explore the importance of teaching our children empathy and supporting their involvement in positive activities. We also discuss why parents should seek help early when chi...
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EP26 - Youth Support for Childhood Obesity Prevention CoalitionSeason 26 - - August 7, 2026Description: We’re joined by Kabira Foster, Youth Advocacy Officer with the Heart & Stroke Childhood Obesity Coalition, who shares how youth advocates are promoting healthier choices in primary and secondary schools across Barbados. Ms. Fos...
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EP25 - The Greatest Gifts: Identity, Security, and BelongingSeason 26 - - July 28, 2026On the episode, we welcome back Dr. Linda Jones, and begin exploring the gifts that help children develop a strong sense of identity and security. We discuss how parents can affirm their children, help them embrace their uniqueness, and give them the...
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EP 24 - Growing Up Online: Children, Social Media, and AISeason 26 - - July 21, 2026Description: Family Therapist Al Layne shares his views on children, social media, and artificial intelligence. Drawing on his professional experience and current research on the developing brain, Mr. Layne discusses what parents need to know about c...
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EP23 - Parenting Through Trauma: A Cultural Response ApproachSeason 26 - - July 13, 2026Description: Parenting is never easy—but parenting while carrying the weight of unresolved trauma can make it even more challenging. In this episode of Pause for Parenting, host Cecily Clarke Richmond sits down with Shamika Forde, Child and Fam...
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EP 22 - Healthy Children, Healthy Barbados: Understanding Obesity, Ultra-Processed Foods MarketingSeason 26 - - July 6, 2026Description: Childhood overweight and obesity continue to rise in Barbados, and many parents are asking the same question: How did we get here? We welcome Brian Payne, Deputy Nutrition Officer at the National Nutrition Centre, for an important conver...
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Child Abuse Prevention Training – Volunteer Training ProgrammeParenting Classes - - July 3, 2026Child Abuse Prevention Training – Volunteer Training Programme The Family Support Intervention Organization (FSIO) Inc. Barbados, in collaboration with PAREDOS (Parent Education for Development in Barbados), is offering a Child Abuse Prevention...
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Healthy Children Healthy Barbados 2Parenting Classes - - July 3, 2026Healthy Children, Healthy Barbados – Workshop Series The "Healthy Children, Healthy Barbados" Workshop Series is a free community event designed to help parents, caregivers, and families make healthier food choices for children. Hosted by Brian...
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EP 21- The State of our Men: Challenges, Fatherhood, and Finding HelpSeason 26 - - June 29, 2026Description: On our last episode, we heard from a father who shared his deeply personal journey to fatherhood, reflecting on how growing up without his own father during his early years shaped the man and parent he would become. On today’s epis...
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EP 20 - Starting Over: Fatherhood the Second Time AroundSeason 26 - - June 26, 2026On this episode, we sit down with Bjorn Toney, a husband and father of two children—a 21-year-old daughter and an 18-month-old son. Just when he thought the hard work of parenting was behind him, Bjorn found himself starting the journey all ove...
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EP19 - The Greatest Gift: Building a Legacy Through ParentingSeason 26 - - June 15, 2026In a heartfelt conversation, Dr. Linda Jones reflects on her own childhood experiences and the circumstances that prompted her to write her powerful new book. Dr. Jones also shares her personal parenting journey, including her determination to ...