Season 26
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EP 17 - When Addiction Hits Home: A Family’s Path to HealingSeason 26 - - June 1, 2026On this episode, we share a powerful story of addiction, incarceration, redemption, and hope. Victor Browne, a former addict, courageously recounts his journey through substance abuse, prison, and the life-changing decisions that helped him rebuild h...
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EP 16 - When Boys Hurt: Understanding Child Maltreatment & BehaviorSeason 26 - - May 28, 2026Too often, boys’ emotional pain is dismissed as “bad behavior,” anger, aggression, defiance, or disrespect. But behavior is communication. What happens when boys grow up feeling unheard, shamed, neglected, harshly disciplined, or em...
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EP15 - Opening Hearts, Changing Lives: The Importance of Foster CareSeason 26 - (PFP) - May 22, 2026On this episode, we continue our focus on Child Month by exploring the important topic of Foster Care. Across Barbados, there remains a great need for caring individuals and families to come forward and provide safe, supportive, and nurturing homes f...
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EP 14 - Keeping Our Children Safe in a Digital Spaces: Understanding Online GroomingSeason 26 - - May 12, 2026On this episode, we’re joined by Child Care Officers Schonell Alleyne and Ngina Dial as we tackle an important and timely topic: Keeping Our Children Safe in Digital Spaces – Understanding Online Grooming. From social media and gami...
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EP 13 - Move to Grow: Why Active Children ThriveSeason 26 - (PFP) - May 9, 2026Keep them moving, keep them thriving. On this episode, we feature the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Childhood Obesity Coalition. Physiotherapist Marita Marshall breaks down why physical activity is essential for children—not just for thei...
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EP12: Home Sweet Home: Building a Positive Space for Children to Thrive.Season 26 - (PFP) - April 30, 2026Creating a home where children feel safe, valued, and supported lays the foundation for confidence, healthy development, and lifelong wellbeing. In this episode of Pause for Parenting we discuss the importance of building a positive home environment ...
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EP 11 - Autism: Acceptance, Inclusion & UnderstandingSeason 26 - (PFP) - April 21, 2026Description: On this episode of Pause for Parenting, we spotlight Autism Awareness Month with an important conversation on Autism: Acceptance, Inclusion & Understanding. Joined by Ms. Cressida Allyene, Secretary of the Au...
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EP 10 - Healthy Choices, Healthy ChildrenSeason 26 - (PFP) - April 12, 2026Strong bodies, sharp minds, and healthy habits start at home—and they don’t take a vacation. On this episode, we sit down with retired nurse and President of the Barbados Masters and Seniors Athletic Club, Anne Murrell, to break down...
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EP 9 - From Awareness to Acceptance: Understanding Autism & Building Inclusive CommunitiesSeason 26 - (PFP) - April 7, 2026Description: World Autism Awareness Day, recognized annually on April 2 by the United Nations, reminds us that April is more than awareness—it’s about acceptance, inclusion, and genuine understanding. On this episode of Pause fo...
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EP 8: To Ban or Not to Ban?: Social Media & Our ChildrenSeason 26 - (PFP) - April 3, 2026As conversations intensify globally around youth, technology, and mental health, Barbados now faces an important question: should we follow Australia’s lead and restrict social media access for children under 16? In this episode of Pause for Pa...
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EP6 - International Women's Day: The State of Girls & Women in BarbadosSeason 26 - (PFP) - March 11, 2026In recognition of International Women’s Day, this episode of Pause for Parenting features Melissa Savoury Gittens, President of the National Organization of Women. A respected national advocate and strategic community leader...
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EP5 - Protecting Children from Ultra-Processed Foods and Deceptive MarketingSeason 26 - (PFP) - March 4, 2026This episode focuses on the critical role parents play in protecting their children from harmful, unhealthy foods and the pervasive influence of deceptive marketing. As ultra-processed foods become increasingly embedded in children’s ...