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Painting by Devaughn Burke, aged 4, from a recent contest hosted by the Araba Scott Children’s Foundation in St Thomas.

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Coronavirus is latest monster preying on children

Now is the time to confront another emergency: violence against women and children, says Alicia Louise from Araba Scott Children’s Foundation.

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Now is the time for teachers to get creative

Port Maria Primary teacher Mrs Gauntlett is embracing the positives and the challenges of distance learning during COVID-19.

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Navigating pregnancy during COVID-19

An expert midwife on how to best protect yourself and your baby

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How to keep your child safe online

5 ways to help keep your child’s online experiences positive and safe.

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Household cleaning and hygiene tips

From doing laundry to preparing meals — every day measures to help protect your family.

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Activities for children with disabilities

Keeping children busy is a full-time job and finding fun options for those with disabilities can be even harder.

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U-Reporters help shape COVID-19 response

Prime Minister Andrew Holness hosts a live, online town hall for children and young people

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COVID-19 making me a better teacher

The teacher behind the viral handwashing song on coping with COVID-19: as a teacher readying for the new school term and foster mom of two.

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Bike taxis help school reach rural children

Principal Keron King began using bike taxis to make sure COVID-19 would not stop Little Bay Primary students from learning.

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19 COVID-19 family activity ideas

Activities for families staying at home to enjoy some fun time together.

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Activity book: talking COVID-19 with children

How to speak about COVID-19 in a simple, clear and reassuring way, while addressing emotions that children may be feeling in early childhood.

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Parenting tips to protect your family from COVID-19

Moms Emprezz Golding and Terri-Karelle Reid, and dad Marlon 'Musique' Campbell have some #COVID19 #coronavirus parenting tips to help you and your family.

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Aunty Fae and Oliver stay home to #BeatCOVID19

Video advice for older family members from UNICEF, PAHO/WHO, Ministry of Health & Wellness and UN Jamaica

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Paige wants to help Grandma Fae #BeatCOVID19

Young and old, together we can help each other by staying at home to #BeatCOVID19.

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