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10 Reasons to Consider Homebirth Homebirth in Bermuda has been flagged with controversy. However, there are some great reasons to birth at home
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Carla Seely gives some thought provoking tips on getting your finances in order for the expanding family.
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Families are navigating things never dealt with before and Cathy Sousa shares how we can help our children to become the 3 C’s.
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Sexual abuse is never an easy topic to talk about. SCARS shared these tips to empower you and your children. about. SCARS shared these tips to empower you and your children.
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1. Your house is more comfortable than a hospital room. It may not seem like the biggest priority, but the space in which you give birth can make all the difference in the success of your pregnancy. Would you rather be confined to a bed, subjected to processed hospital food and fluorescent lighting, or would you rather be able to relax in your own bed, on your own couch or in your own bathtub? 2. Home births go at your own pace. Not all women want to be told
how to have their babies. Some have their own birth plans that doctors at the hospital may refuse to comply with, causing problems once birth day arrives. Think long and hard about how important your birth plan is to you, and consider which setting will better accommodate it. 3. Your midwife will be with you every step of the way. At the hospital, doctors might spend 10 minutes with you at appointed intervals. But at home with your own personal midwife, who
Happy Days will take time to get to know you, your needs and the needs of your baby, you will typically have 60 minutes or more per appointment to build a quality relationship, which is essential to a healthy birth and delivery. 4. Home births require less invasion of personal privacy. At the hospital, doctors will constantly and unnecessarily be checking your private parts, disrupting the labor process. At home, you can relax in peace without having your privacy constantly invaded.
5. Hospitals allow only one position for birthing. Some women prefer to have their babies on the floor or in the bathtub, neither of which is possible at the hospital. Consider your preferred mode of delivery before going the conventional route. 6. At home, you can eat as much as you want. First-time mothers, especially, often fail to recognize that hospital pregnancies restrict eating in order to avoid aspiration during a potential C-section. Home births do not carry this restriction, allowing women to eat what they need to in order to have energy for the birthing process. 7. Home births require less medical intervention. The British National Health Service in 2014 issued an advisor that for healthy women it is safer to have their babies at home, than a hospital. Women with uncomplicated
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pregnancies were better off in the hands of midwives than hospital doctors. Hospital births were more likely to end in cesarean sections or involve episiotomies, a government financed 2011 study carried out by researchers at Oxford University showed. 8. Home births are safer than hospital births. When a licensed midwife is involved, home births are typically just as safe as, and often safer than, hospital births. One study found that the risk of pre-term birth is cut in half by a home birth, and women who choose home births are almost always satisfied with the experience. 9. If you need a hospital, you can still go there. A common misconception is that choosing a home birth somehow eliminates access to the hospital. If for some reason you need emergency care, the hospital is still there for you. 10. Home births allow faster, improved recoveries. Home care is simply better than hospital care when it comes to recovery following pregnancy. Home-cooked meals, fewer or no pharmaceutical drugs, herbal baths and companions all around you make for an enhanced experience that can never be had at the hospital. For a more in-depth research visit the World Health Organization for Care in normal birth: a practical guide.
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BY CARLA SEELY, VICE PRESIDENT OF PENSION AND INVESTMENTS AT FMG
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ringing a child into the world is a precious time, and as the due date nears, the rush to complete the baby room and finish reading all the parenting books becomes the number one priority for most soon-to-be parents.
paid maternity/paternity leave. This will be the foundation for your budgeting.
Most couples will recognize there are going to be financial changes pre and post baby; however, there seems to be a clear disconnect between perception and reality. Don’t wait until the baby is born: use those nine months to get your affairs in order and create a checklist to make sure you leave nothing to chance.
3. Cost of childbirth. Add up the childbirth costs. You need to contact your insurance company to confirm whether there is a co-pay and, more importantly, how much it is.
1. Determine your maternity leave. After learning the baby’s due date, find out from your employer their policy for
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2. Start crunching the numbers. Assess how the newest member of the family will affect your income. Run the numbers to calculate your household income if you or your partner intends to stay at home.
4. Childcare expenses. Who’s going to look after the kids? Childcare expenses add up and add up fast. Start looking for options early so you will know when you can start using childcare facilities and, more importantly, what the associated expenses are.
5. Funding education. Start saving for school fees right away; if you intend for your child to head off to private school, start planning it now. The earlier you start saving, the more your savings will compound.
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9. Write a will (estate planning). Protect the survivors: death can cause financial ruin to those closest to you if you do not create a legal document outlining all your wishes. 10. Planning for your retirement. Just because you are starting a family, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t think of the end game; you must plan and start saving for your retirement as well. Start putting additional voluntary contributions into your pension plan – whether it is an extra 1 or 2% per month, a little will go a long way. The most important financial tip of all: create a plan and implement it! Carla Seely is the Vice President of Pension and Investments at Freisenbruch-Meyer. If you would like any further details, please contact her at cseely@fmgroup. bm or call +1 441 297 8686.
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lives, learning to ask questions becomes an essential skill. First we have to ask big questions such as, “What is truly important to know?� These answers will be as varied as there are people on this planet. All of the answers will be right for each and every person asking the questions and
hunting for the answers. Maybe not the right answer for me. Maybe not for you. What is vital is asking the questions. And continuing to question. It is possible to build a life based on erroneous information, so we need to keep on questioning. Daniel Pink in his book, DRiVE:
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Learning to question begins with asking the big questions to understand our purpose in life, to understand our sentence. For once we understand our purpose, we focus on developing essential skills and core knowledge that relates to our big questions. Asking everyday if we have improved acts as a directional trim tab for reaching our objectives. Asking helps us maintain altitude and attitude. To help children learn to question: We allow them the freedom and time to ask and answer the big questions in their unique way. We allow children to have important choices in their learning and living activities. We give them the gift of deep time—time with people, time with tools, time with nature, time with ideas-to explore, make connections and develop mastery of essential skills and knowledge. Most importantly, and the most difficult–we have to give ourselves as adult models of fearless questioning.
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The surprising truth about what motivates us, suggests that to help us find our purpose in life, we need to ask a big question: What’s my sentence? Pink makes the point that our lives can be summed up in a sentence: He was a wonderful father who gave his children wings. She helped people regain their health. He helped everyone he met see his or her potential. Once we know our sentence—for our life at this very moment–then we know what is important to know. Our questions become a search for vital and true information upon which we will build our lives. Pink explains three qualities are necessary for us to tap into our potential as individuals. We need to have autonomy. We need to have a sense of purpose. We need to have a level of mastery of essential skills related to our purpose. Autonomy means we have a choice of the activity in which we engage. The choice is based on internal motivation and not extrinsic rewards or punishments. When we can be curious and self-directed in the way we use our time, we create more powerful results than those obtained through stick and carrot methods. In short, autonomy means we have the freedom to question, to find those answers in our own way, and in our own time. The by-product of asking the big questions and knowing our sentence is that we have a sense of purpose that guides our actions and provides a backdrop where we can consider plans and decisions. Understanding our purpose creates a personal value system. As we make our independent choices for activities central to our purpose, we start on a lifetime path of mastery. To keep us on-track, Pink offers a little question: Was I better today than yesterday?
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Tips on Talking About A
Sexual Abuse
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What is sex and what are the associated risks? Reinforce making effective decisions, especially with social media. “Stop, think and choose” are steps your children are familiar with.
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How to manage your sexual feelings and express your sexual behavior. Teach communication skills to manage peer pressure.
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How to manage and cope with peer pressure. Reinforce positive decision making.
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Talk about what sexual abuse is. Explain that abuse is when one exerts power over another. A child is sexually abused when they are forced or persuaded to take part in sexual activities. This can also happen online.
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Reinforce the importance of having a safe person, in addition to you, to talk to. Ask “who is your safe person?”
of our three part series, we share conversation suggestions compiled by SCARS for parents and caregivers. Some topics may be difficult but, they are necessary. It’s our responsibility to protect our children and prevent child sexual abuse. As children get older it’s important to keep the lines of communication open and watch for signs of shutting down. Children who have good selfesteem are more likely to share what’s going on with them and will “tell” if necessary. Having discussions on the topics suggested below will help you equip your child with tools and strategies. Research shows that the median age for sexual abuse is 9 years old. Building self-worth – understanding what sex is, what boundaries are, and how to use “their voice.”
Re-inforce earlier teachings (ages 4 – 8 years).
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No one should make you feel uncomfortable because you are worthy and you are important.
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There will be times when you won’t feel special, or smart, or that you belong. Remember you are special, you are smart and you do belong! Feelings are just your thoughts. You can change your thoughts to change your feelings. Just because you feel a certain way, doesn’t make that feeling a fact.
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10 Reinforce the importance of establishing boundaries. Let your children know that regardless of someone’s role in the family or community, no one should ever touch a child in their private parts or ask a child to touch them. They should never ask them to view someone’s private parts or be asked to view their private parts. Most sexual abuse starts with the violation of this boundary.
11 Have a conversation about comfortable versus uncomfortable feelings, and appropriate versus inappropriate behaviors. 12 Explain what grooming is and how to protect yourself from grooming. If someone does groom you or harm you, how would you tell? Who can I tell about anything and about anyone? Grooming means: a) Gift Giving – giving you a gift doesn’t mean someone can touch you or speak to you inappropriately, to ask you to view something inappropriate, to touch others in their private parts, to show others your private parts. b) Tickling - touching you anywhere near or on your private parts; even “accidental touching.” c) Playing sexual games that are inappropriate & telling you inappropriate jokes. d) Telling you that you look pretty and violating your boundaries (touching your private parts as an example). e) Asking you to keep “a secret.”
13 Practice resistance skills by roleplaying to help them protect themselves from grooming. Role-playing assists children with practicing using their voice to say “NO” and to tell someone if something happens. Remind them to tell you, or their safe person, immediately if anyone tries any of the above behaviors. 14 Cyber Safety – How to protect yourself on the Internet (Visit www. cybertips.bm)
If your child discloses they were abused it’s important to remain calm. Reinforce the following: 1
I believe you.
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What happened wasn’t your fault and it shouldn’t have happened.
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Thank you for telling me.
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I will keep you safe (this is a priority for parents/guardians).
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I will help you and support you.
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What happened to you is against the law. Laws are like rules, only more serious. There are consequences when people break rules.
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We can talk about this as much or as little as you like.
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I’m sorry that I couldn’t protect you. I love you and we will get through this together.
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Some Secrets Should Never be kept – by Jayneen Sanders (ages 3-5 years old)
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No means No! – by Jayneen Sanders (ages 3-8 years old)
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A Secret Safe to Tell – by Naomi Hunter (ages 3 years and up)
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My Body! What I say goes! – by Jayneen Sanders (ages 3-10 years old)
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I said No – by Zack & Kimberly King (ages 3 years and up)
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My Body belongs to me – by Jill Starishevsky (ages 3-5 years old)
Fred the Fox shouts “NO” – by Tatiana Y Kasil Mathews (ages 3 years and up)
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It’s My Body – by Lory Freeman (ages 3-8 years old)
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Don’t be scared to Tell - by Catherine Chatterton (ages 3-8 years old)
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Miles is the Boss of His Body – by Samantha Kurtzman Counter (ages 3- 8 years old)
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When I was little like you - by Jane Porett (ages 4 years and up)
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The Right Touch - by Sandy Kleven and Jody Bergsma (ages 4 years and up)
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Some parts are not for sharing – by Julie K. Federico (ages 4 years and up)
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The Trouble with Secrets - by Karen Johnsen (ages 4-10 years old)
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God made all of me – by Justin S. Holcomb and Lindsey A. Holcomb (ages 4 years and up)
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for them to keep their brains active. Known as ‘summer brain drain,’ students can lose learning skills they have acquired throughout the school year and can need nearly eight weeks to get back into the swing of things if their brains remain unchallenged for a full two months. Studies show students can lose up to six weeks of learning skills, with math skills taking the hardest hit. The research proves it: without summer learning, students head back to class unmotivated and not ready to learn new material. But there is a solution. Doyle Butterfield from Oxford Learning Bermuda says that summer learning programs offer the perfect opportunity for students to stay mentally stimulated and motivated, get caught up, and get ahead. “We need to change the way we think about summer and summer learning. Enrolling in a summer learning program is not only necessary for struggling students – it is necessary for all students. It is essential for students to continue learning, keep their brains sharp, and maintain momentum heading into the next grade, otherwise they are more likely to fall behind, and stay behind. Students should take advantage of the summer break to work on specific trouble areas, so when school begins again in September, they are ready for their most successful year yet.” PHOTO BY SACHA BLACKBURNE
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In an age where student workloads are rising, post-secondary education is increasingly competitive, and technological distractions are everywhere, there is no better time to get serious about getting caught up and getting ahead. Whether supplemental learning is a staple for your family, or if getting some extra help is new to you, now is the time to see the difference summer learning can make for your child.
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BY BERMUDA NATIONAL GALLERY
Youth Camera Action I
at Bermuda National Gallery: a focus on art, fun, and personal growth
Youth Camera Action was born out of a shared mission that took inspiration from the transformative experience documented in the film Born into Brothels (2004). This film follows impoverished children denied access to education in Calcutta, India. Once given cameras and the skills to use them, these children blossomed as learners, developed a new sense of autonomy, and inspired the filmmakers to advocate on their behalf for access to education. Bermuda National Gallery and the Family Centre agreed that a programme dedicated to using the camera as a tool for self-expression and personal growth was as relevant and necessary in Bermuda as in India. What we have observed since the inception of the programme are similar outcomes of transformation. “During this week of YCA camp, I learned a lot about
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n 2009, Bermuda National Gallery and the Family Centre partnered to empower middle school children in Bermuda to express their creativity, vision and voice through photography.
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cameras. My favourite setting was colour accent during Fashion Photography because I enjoyed directing people and taking pictures of them. It made me feel like a real photographer. Overall I really liked this camp!” Since starting in 2009, YCA has reached almost 1,500 students. YCA continues to partner with the Family Centre and has, over the years, offered special programmes to Dellwood Middle School, Bermuda High School, and the Sunshine League Foundation, while offering teacher training to the Ministry of Education and Bermuda Union of Teachers. Partners for site specific photography are the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo and the National Museum of Bermuda. All camera equipment is supplied. Youth Camera Action (YCA) continues to be designed for ages 11 – 14 years old. Because of high interest, the YCA programme has expanded and now offers introductory and intermedi-
Political Activism focuses on photojournalism and students create a ‘call to action’ portfolio that focuses on a social issue of their choice. The 2017 YCA Photography Summer Camp is now open for registration at www.bng.bm or by calling 295-9428. Spaces are limited. To learn more about the YCA programme, please contact Ms. Dany Pen: education@bng.bm
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ate levels, which include stop-motion photography, creative writing, and art-making. Further, YCA embraces students who demonstrate leadership skills and now offers training for junior counsellor positions. In many instances, YCA students also become BNG Youth Council Members, who create relevant and engaging art related activities for their peers. At the introductory level, students learn the basic principles of composition and photography, and how to use the various functions of a digital camera, including the manual mode. Participants learn creative strategies, travel to various locations to practice their skills, and develop a portfolio of images. Students are also given time to reflect on and write about the creative process each day. Intermediate students have three ‘themed weeks’ to choose from. Botanicals & Wildlife explore the natural world. The Phenomena of the Selfie includes study of portraiture, fashion, and commercial photography. Social-
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BY CATHY SOUSA
Becoming
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s parents, we know our doctor or paediatrician will monitor our child’s physical health and development, and we know our child’s school and teachers will facilitate their academic/educational growth and development, but what about their Social-Emotional Development?
Research tells us that children who are socially and emotionally competent are more likely to be academically competent, and that emotional intelligence is a stronger predictor of academic performance than IQ. In the work place it has been demonstrated time and again, that emotional intelligence is a key factor in successful corporate leadership. People who are socially and emotionally competent, have better interpersonal relationships
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and thus more successful work and family lives. So what is social-emotional intelligence and what’s involved in developing it? Well for one thing, it’s not anything that you or I learned in school, and it’s unlikely that we were taught much about it at home. Our parents were savvy enough to know we needed the basics – good manners in particular, and some of our parents taught us about empathy: - “You hit your baby sister? Come here and let me show you what that feels like!!” Which of course, isn’t empathy as we understand it today! Kids with high social-emotional intelligence cope well with: -
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Managing stress and emotions understanding themselves and others • effectively communicating and dealing with conflict • taking responsibility for their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours • being clear about their strengths and difficulties Children have an enormous amount to learn about functioning in their daily environments (home, school, day-care etc.) and getting along with people in all those various settings. To effectively manage this, they must, over time, come to understand their own emotions, and the emotions of others. They must
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clearly involves an infinite amount of patience and persistence. So we know that not all parents or children need support in developing the competencies outlined above, although all can benefit from additional knowledge and practice. Like any other skills, there are varying levels of natural ability. We know that children are born with their own basic temperaments – some babies are naturally quieter and on the shy side, some may be louder and more irritable, others are naturally friendly and easy-going, and of course, there are many variations in between. The skills that come
recognize their impact on people, and make sense of the impact others have on them. Gradually, children begin to comprehend language, and the effects of communication – they learn that it makes a difference what they say, and how they say it, and they continually adapt their communication according to their ongoing cognitive development. Another form of communication that children must master is that of body language - the facial expressions used by them, and those used on them. When dad gives you “that look” you need to figure out and remember what that means. Kids must learn what people mean when they tell them they have a “disrespectful” look on their face, and why “sucking their teeth” offends people…and so much more! Another critical aspect of social-emotional development for children is the awareness that they cannot always have what they want. This is normally a process that progresses from birth – when you’re fed, changed, and nurtured according to your needs – and slowly moves toward more independence and personal responsibility. New parents frequently don’t realize that this is an extensive learning process for children and for them therefore, having 18 years to teach and guide their kids sounds like plenty of time. But ask any parent of a teenager and you’ll no doubt hear them saying they wonder if their kid will EVER get it! Raising children www.mybermudaparent.com
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easily to children will depend on natural temperament and other factors. The important thing for parents to know is that if they have any concerns about their child’s social-emotional development counselors can help. Counselors are educated in child and adolescent development and have the skills and tools to assist children both socially and emotionally. Just as you might get a tutor to help your child develop in an academic area, counselors are available to support you and your child in the often-neglected area of social and emotional development. In my practice, I offer Emotion Coaching Seminars for parents, and Social Skills/Self-esteem classes for children. You might be surprised at how positive your child will feel at
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their improved abilities. This is how one child recently described what she got from the classes: - “I liked the class because it helped me to solve problems and be confident and calm.” The classes help kids to really understand that how they react and deal with things is within their control – how empowering is that? We all want our children to have healthy, rewarding, and productive lives, and we do our best to provide them with opportunities to facilitate that. Whether it be through sports, dance, tutoring, or self-esteem classes, we can help our kids develop the competence, caring, and confidence to be the best they can be! Cathy Sousa is a Counselor at Benedict Associates located in the Emporium Building, Hamilton. You may reach her by email at: cathysousa@logic.bm
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BY DEPARTMENT OF ICT POLICY AND INNOVATION
Are you a Maker? Join Bermuda’s
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he Maker Movement is an overarching term
that includes independent inventors, designers and tinkerers. It is a global campaign that includes anyone who makes things: technology enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkerers, engineers, science clubs, authors, and artists. Makers combine selfreliance with open-source learning, contemporary design and personal technology like 3-D printers. Makers in the United States communicate through the Make magazine. Globally, makers host hands-on Maker Faires that appeal to do-it-yourselfers, turning them from consumers to creators and “bringing techies and non-techies alike into the world of being creators1.” Says Tim Bajarin, leading industry consultant and analyst in the field of personal computers and consumer technology. “As someone who has
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seen firsthand what can happen if the right tools, inspiration and opportunity are available to people, I see the Maker Movement and these types of Maker Faires as being important for fostering innovation.” The Maker Faires being held worldwide, and now for the first time in Bermuda, aim to “be forward-
looking, showcasing makers who are exploring new forms and new technologies.” But again, these Faires are for the techies and non-techies alike: the Maker Faires show off “innovation and experimentation across the spectrum of science, engineering, art, performance and craft2.” In Bermuda, what has been known locally as “Bermy Makers” infuses the Maker Movement with a technology focus. One of the short term objectives of the Bermy Makers is to identify and outfit a Maker Space which
would facilitate the many needs of the Maker community including workshops, meeting rooms and space where various demonstrations might be held. Recently, Bermy Makers joined efforts with the Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative and the Department of ICT Policy and Innovation and held Bermuda’s very first Youth Maker Faire on April 21 and 22. During the Faire, which focused on Bermuda’s youth, the innovative and creatively-minded people of Bermuda had the opportunity to shine on the local stage. Participants included individual makers, members of after-school clubs and other youth programmes. The Faire aimed to showcase the Island’s youth makers and was designed to attract parents looking for the latest in do-it-yourself learning opportunities for their children. It also encouraged youth to participate in Maker activities, and created an arena for the gathering of Bermuda Makers. Are you a Maker? Do you enjoy tinkering with technology, taking things apart, building your own kite, or
making your own loquat jam? You too can join Bermuda’s Maker Movement! Go on www.youthmakerfaire.com and sign up to get updates and register to take part in our next Youth Maker Faire. You can also request to join the Bermy Makers Group on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/ groups/405291606346506/?ref=bookmarks References 1 http://time.com/104210/maker-faire-maker-movement/ 2 http://makerfaire.com/makerfairehistory/
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1 | Step2 Canopy Wagon Cart around your toddler, a friend and their stuff in a Step2 Canopy Wagon from The Annex Toys this summer. Features include two contoured seats and cup holders, a built-in storage compartment, a canopy for protection from the sun and seatbelts for added security. You’ll be the best dad ever for sure.
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3 | iHome Star Wars Tie Fighter Bluetooth Speaker If you need a little more Dark Side in your life, pop by P-Tech and let the iHome Star Wars Tie Fighter Bluetooth Speaker take you there, wirelessly up to thirty feet and with powerful sound. USB rechargeable and speakerphone inclusive means you can even receive calls..
4 | Disney Frozen Cool Tunes Sing-Along Boom Box Your princess is sure to sing her heart out with this adorable boom box inspired by the hit Disney movie, Frozen, and available at P-Tech. It comes with a real microphone and built-in music, though you can connect your favourite playlist too.
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5 | O2Cool 10-Inch Portable Fan The Phoenix Centre stocks a wide variety of O2Cool fans designed to allow you to carry the cool anywhere you go – whether camping or picnicking. Our choice includes a light which is sure to come in handy especially during a power outage.
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6 | Step2 Splash & Scoop Bay Whether sand, water or both, the Splash & Scoop Bay by Step2 is a great option for all-around imaginative play. The water tower and slide, spinner and removable cup, shark scoop and shovel included allow little ones to develop fine motor skills in sensory play. Pop by The Annex Toys to explore the full line of Step2 items in-store.
7 | Char-Broil Gas2Coal Stay home and grill out this summer with a Char-Broil Gas2Coal Grill from The Phoenix Centre. Enjoy the ease of grilling with gas on three burners boasting 40,000-BTU and 420 square inches of cooking surface, which easily converts to a charcoal grill in less than 60 seconds. The gas burners can be used to light the charcoal, eliminating the need for lighter fluid. Plus, a 12,000 BTU side burner will ensure your place is no doubt the summer spot for friends and family. The Char-Broil Gas2Coal Grill features electronic ignition, porcelain-coated cast iron grates and stainless steel burners.
8 | Summer Gear The Bermuda section at Brown & Co. offers a wide selection of summer tees, shorts and sunglasses. New arrivals include a high-quality, golf-based apparel line offering knit golf shirts, polo shirts and shorts.
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No-Ad Sun Care has protected families for generations with quality products at a great value. Since the line does not advertise, No-Ad can provide consumers with products at twice the size of national brands for the same price. Available at The Phoenix Stores, No-Ad products are paraben-free, retinyl palmitate-free and prove a great value option when considering sunscreen. Learn more about summer sun care at The Phoenix Stores today.
11 | Tween Summer Reads School’s out for summer which means your kids can finally put down textbooks and indulge in a fun read. The Bookmart at Brown & Co. stocks the largest selection of children’s and young adult books on the island. Check out some of our favourites.
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12 | Corkcicle Visit Brown & Co. to purchase the last beverage holder you’ll ever need: a Corkcicle Canteen – designed to keep beverages hot for over 12 hours or cold for over 25. Corkcicle products feature non-slip technology with shatter-proof construction and an industry-leading three layers of insulation. Sleek, modern and available in a range of colours sizes and finishes, get one for yourself or someone special today.
13 | Char-Broil Offset Smoker Take your summer entertaining to the next level with a Char-Broil American Gourmet Offset Smoker from The Phoenix Centre – your one-stop-shop for all things summer. The offset fire box allows for classic indirect cooking via smoke, flavour and low heat. The cooking chamber is covered by a 288-square-inch porcelain wire grate and has a door for easy ash removal, as well as a convenient side shelf.
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If you need a little more Dark Side in your life, pop by P-Tech and let the iHome Star Wars Tie Fighter Bluetooth Speaker take you there, wirelessly up to thirty feet and with powerful sound. USB rechargeable and speakerphone inclusive means you can even receive calls.
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coffee-spiked mash-ups Coffee-Spiked Banana Bread Coffee-Spiked Banana Bread is quite literally a mash-up of world-famous author, Mollie Katzen’s original recipe in The Moosewood Cookbook (Ten Speed Press) and Domenica Marchetti’s “Inspired Italian” go-go-coffee-and-milk-chocolate-chips revision that appeared in the Washington Post and on her website, garnering comments like, “I am gaga over almost anything with coffee or espresso in it.” Give it a try with Guy Fieri’s Banana Foster flavoured coffee for a little extra flavour spike or any one bold, French or Italian roast selections. This generous recipe yields two large loaves so, if you’re quick and sneaky about it you can freeze one for later. Serve warm with apple butter.
“Bananas Foster” and “Redwood Roast” are names that only larger-than-life, off-the-hook, celebrity chef Guy Fieri could have brewed up for his Flavortown Roasts line of single cup coffees. Brew News at coco.bm worked their coffee magic on them this month and came up with two easy Bermuda-Parent-friendly creations: •
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Guy doesn’t believe in kid-friendly recipes, “Ask them to help in the kitchen. Get them involved with whatever you cook. Let them feel something! It’ll turn picky eaters into enthusiastic ones.”1 He’s a big fan of cilantro and kale.
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Ingredients 1-1/2 cups vegetable oil, plus more for greasing the loaf pans 4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (or substitute 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour plus 2 cups whole-wheat flour), plus extra for dusting the loaf pans 1 teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated or ground nutmeg 3 ripe bananas, mashed 1 cup Bananas Foster coffee 1-3/4 cups packed light brown sugar 4 large eggs, at room temperature 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract 12 ounces milk chocolate chips
Instructions 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Use some oil to generously grease two 5- by 9-inch loaf pans, then dust them with flour, shaking out any excess. 2. Whisk together the 4 cups of flour, the salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg in a medium bowl. 3. Stir together the mashed bananas and coffee in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined. 4. Combine the 1-1/2 cups of oil and the brown sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer or hand-held electric mixer. Beat on low speed until incorporated. Beat in the eggs, one at a time until well blended, then add the vanilla and almond extracts. 5. Gradually and alternately add the flour mixture and the banana mixture to the beaten egg mixture, beginning and ending with the flour one. Do not overmix, or the batter will be tough. Gently fold in the chocolate chips. 6. Divide the batter evenly between the two loaf pans, smoothing the surfaces. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the center of each loaf comes out clean. Transfer the pans to a wire rack to cool for 20 minutes before removing the bread from the pans.
Café del Tiempo California’s Redwood National Park is a world away from Valencia’s orange, lemon and palm tree-lined shores but the two marry deliciously in this Mediterranean classic: coffee over ice with lemon and sugar. Café del Tiempo is indigenous to Valencia, Spain. The “Tiempo” magic happens when you add a splash of fresh lemon and a dash of sugar to Café con Hielo, the typical Spanish coffee concoction: espresso poured over a glass filled with ice cubes. Literally translated, Café con Hielo means “coffee with ice.” You can stay true to the espresso tradition and use any of our Lavazza BLUE
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capsules to create this sweet and tart taste experience but if you like a longer coffee we recommend brewing it with Fieri’s Redwood Roast. If you’re brewing the full cup version set your Keurig brewer to the smallest setting and use a mug rather than a glass. It takes a little trial and error to get the ratio of ice, lemon and sugar just right. Let us know how you make out on the Convenience Coffee Facebook page. Guy Fieri’s Flavorhouse Roast coffees arrived in Bermuda at the same time as Convenience Coffee’s Skinnygirl, Cake Boss and Torani single-cup coffee selections. Dreaming of a vacation in southeastern Spain? You can get partway there without even leaving the kitchen. Follow this link to Daria Gushchenkova’s guide to ordering coffee in Valencia. If you’d like more Italian-inspired cooking ideas from Domenica Marchetti, her coffee-spiked banana bread is a great place to start. We were tickled pink for permission to reprint the coffee-spiked banana bread recipe from Moosewood Cookbook’s publisher Ten Speed Press. You’ll also find these recipes and lots more in the 2017 Summer Edition of Bermuda Parent Magazine. http://www.foodnetwork.com/profiles/talent/guy-fieri/photos/ all-the things-you-didnt-know-about-guy-fieri 2 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Fieri 3 http://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/2016/08/23/guy-fieri-looksshockingly-normal-without-his-signature-spiky-hair.html
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Do you like to solve problems? Sign up for the 2017 Ascendant Group STEM Summer Camp for students, aged 12 to 14 years. You must be naturally curious with a proven aptitude for science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).
STEM Camp is held at the Ascendant Group Training Centre, 27 Serpentine Road, facilitated by engineers from BELCO and iEPC and led by STEM education professionals. Students develop challenging robotics projects and take field trips, gaining knowledge plus problem-solving, critical thinking and research skills, STEM confidence and competence.
STEM Camp: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday-Friday* (8:30 am early drop-off available). CAMP 1: JULY 3-7
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$250 per student Bring lunch or buy for $10 per day from Ascendant Group Canteen. Beverages and snacks provided. Schedule and Application available at www.bermudacamps.com, www.ascendantgroup.bm, www.belco.bm or Lobby Reception Desk at 27 Serpentine Road. Contact Teree Tucker, 299 2835 or tdtucker@ascendant.bm.
Completed applications must be submitted by June 2. *Dates are subject to final confirmation. Please check our website or contact our offices for updates in mid-March.
How to Save More in the Home
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
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aving for a child’s future education is a common goal or desire for most parents; however, in these economic times, finding money to save has become more challenging for many. Becoming more energy efficient will provide you with the opportunity not only to save the environment, but also to save money as well. Bermuda is a small island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, and without a doubt, resources are limited. By taking on energy conscious methods you can save money now, and aid in saving the environment for future generations. For some, the formula for energy efficiency is “big money equals big savings”. In some cases that may be true, but being energy efficient is not solely about purchasing electric vehicles and solar panels. The easiest place to start is at home. Every room in the house provides the opportunity to make major savings over time, and can be implemented by every member of the family. Saving can be as easy as switching out a light bulb. BELCO would like to share some easy steps you can take that will result, not only in a more energy efficient household, but perhaps more important for you, the ability to decrease what you spend on your electricity bill so that you can deposit that money into your child’s savings account. 38
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Kitchen Let your refrigerator breathe. Remember to clean out the coils and try not to set the temperature too low. Keep the refrigerator between 38-42 ̊F and the freezer between 0-5 ̊F. Give the oven a break. Switch out the oven with the microwave or the toaster oven to cook vegetables and warm up leftovers. Microwaves use up to 50% less than electric ovens. Turn off the bigger stove burners. Use the smallest burners on the electric stove as much as possible. The small burners use less heat, which will ultimately use less electricity.
Bedroom and Living Room Switch to Energy Star products. With ceiling fans, dehumidifiers, air conditioners and TV’s, Energy Star products can use between 20-50% less energy than other conventional models. Try LED Light bulbs. Light emitting diode bulbs (LED) are estimated to produce between 50-70% in energy savings. Although they cost more than incandescent light bulbs, LED lights have a lifetime of 50,000 hours, which will result in savings.
Be conscious of phantom power. Phantom power, also called leaking electricity, occurs when electronics that may be switched off are still using power while they are plugged in. Switch off phantom power by plugging electronics into a power bar with a timer or auto shut-off. Phantom power can amount to 20% of household electricity use. Down size the TV. Easier said than done, bigger TV’s amount to more energy consumption, with a smaller TV less energy is being consumed.
Bathroom Wrap the water heater and use a timer. Wrapping the water heater in an insulated blanket can reduce heat loss. Integrate a timer onto the heater to turn on when it’s needed.
Laundry Ditch the dryer. Reduce energy consumption by hanging clothes out to dry rather than using an electric dryer.
Outdoors Mother Nature knows best. Open the shutters to let in more light, sunlight is not only a source of Vitamin D but it is also a natural heater. Saving energy doesn’t have to be hard and neither does saving money. BELCO is a big supporter of a greener Bermuda, from building self sustaining homes to changing a light bulb; no effort is too big or too small. It’s time to think green Bermuda. BELCO challenges its customers to take out the time to switch off a light or two and Switch to Save this summer. For more information and tips on energy efficiency visit www.belco.bm.
n ce e ll e c x E g in ir p s n I a n d Lea de rship STEAM EDUCATION gives students the skills they need to be successful in the global economy of today and tomorrow. Girls are naturally interested in how things work, in the process of learning and problem solving. BHS is leading the way in STEAM education in Bermuda.
To arrange a tour please contact:
opens doors to many career paths in many different industries. gives girls every opportunity to learn, explore, discover and innovate.
In the last 10 years, STEAM jobs have grown 3x greater than nonSTEAM jobs, worldwide.
Mrs. Kurte Loescher Director of Admissions and Inclusion Tel: (441) 278-3047 Email: kloescher@bhs.bm www.mybermudaparent.com
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family life
BY BRENDA DALE, AVP WELLNESS, BF&M INSURANCE GROUP
Golf4Life:
“It’s Good for the Soul” BF&M has partnered with Port Royal Golf Course to encourage people of all ages to experience the great game of golf, which we are blessed to enjoy year round in Bermuda. Our initiative ‘Golf4Life’ is an opportunity for us to expose potential and current golfers to the benefits of a healthy lifestyle through golf. BF&M’s CEO, Mr. John Wight stated that ‘BF&M is pleased to sponsor the Golf4Life Program and to partner with Port Royal in exposing children and families to the game of golf, and its many benefits. BF&M’s wellness focus is on prevention, and golf is a good game to get the entire family moving and enjoying the outdoors”.
The Benefits of Golf Golf is a game that can be enjoyed at all ages and offers many benefits to participants. Golf is good for the soul as golfers spend hours on the golf course, experiencing a sport at a more leisurely pace while enjoying the fresh air and peace-
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ful surroundings. Golf provides positive psychological benefits and presents a variety of mental challenges designed to keep players on their toes. Golf is not just a physical skill. We have found that young people who play golf are able to develop key life skills such as patience, time management and the ability to delay immediate gratification. Another important component of the game and our Golf4Life Program is to foster social interaction between the diverse groups of people that Port Royal Golf Course events attract. We find this to be one of the most gratifying benefits of our tournaments.
Golf4Life Program With our Golf4Life launch we aim to make golf accessible to all ages and backgrounds, and to grow the game by fostering a better understanding of the fundamentals among a wider cross section of Bermudians. The events are structured by beginning with a free golf clinic conducted by teaching golf professional, Mr. Kim Swan, and other young professionals associated with Port Royal. Interested participants, ranging in age from 5 -60 years of age receive instruction around a variety of golf drills, and are able to try their hand at hitting golf balls and putting. The clinic
is followed by a 9-hole golf tournament, which provides an ideal introduction for our new golfers to be welcomed to the golf course, with just the right blend of novice and experienced golfers. One of the goals of Golf4Life is to allow families to play golf together. We are proud to say that our first two events attracted a significant number of junior golfers along with their parents. We are encouraged as our Golf4Life vision is already starting to unfold. Following the huge turnout of children from East End Primary to the inaugural Golf4Life free clinic in January, 2017, Kim Swan followed up with the school and has been operating a pilot program with 30 children playing golf as part of their PE class. It is an exciting initiative which we certainly hope can expand to other schools or community groups in the future.
from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m., which includes dinner and the prize presentation. The cost is $75 per person which includes the golf, golf cart, dinner and prizes. Children under 10 play for free! For more information, please contact Kim Swan at kimswangolf@gmail.com or Port Royal Golf Course at 234-0974. Keep an eye open for Port Royal Golf Course and BF&M’s social media coverage for more information about this exciting series of events. Brenda Dale is a Corporate Wellness Specialist for BF&M. She manages the LiveWell
Program and helps companies to develop and implement wellness programs for their staff. Brenda can be contacted on 298-0295 or bdale@bfm.bm.
The Onionpatch Academy
Next Events We encourage you to get involved in the upcoming Golf4Life tournaments. The next event is on Sunday May7th, with the final event on Sunday, July 2nd, 2017. The events generally run
Ages 3 months – 5 years • Open 7:30AM – 6PM Tel. 441.29-ONION (296-6466) • Fax. 441.236.5912 www.opacademy.bm • info@opacademy.bm www.mybermudaparent.com
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Celebrate Your Child’s Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Allison & Robert Steynor
Happy Birthday!
June 29 & June 25
Happy 5th and 1st Birthday!! Love Mom and Dad xo
Colin Lewis May 10
Happy 1st birthday Colin! Love, Mummy & Daddy
Celestine & Pauline Burnham-Tenorio July 8th
Zarina Simmons
Caiden Millet May 1
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Wishing our son, Caiden, a huge Happy 11th Birthday! Love, Mummy and Daddy (and love from little sister, Milena, too!)
May 21 Happy 2nd Birthday to Zaza, our princess! With love from Mommy & Daddy!
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Tyler & Emily Correia May 4 & June 11 Hope you have a great birthday! Love, Mom & Dad
Khymer Valdez
May 6 “ Happy 4th Birthday Beloved Khymer! We Love You!”
Ja’Myiah Johnston June 19 Happy 7th Birthday to MYMY!
Jayden Furbert
June 10 Happy 4th Birthday! With love from your Family!
Imani Thomas
June 17 Happy Birthday 1st to Our Blessing Imani Thomas, Love the Entire Family
Jahziah Santucci - Roberts Rylen Bean
July 27 Happy Birthday to our Wild Child Ry! Lots of love, Mommy, Daddy & Kayden xo
June 23 You are two,Happy Birthday!! Love Mommy & Daddy
Happy Birthday!
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Celebrate Your Child’s Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Mercy & Genesis Azzario-Mckenzie Happy 3rd birthday lovebug! & Happy 1st birthday pebbles! From Mommy and daddy
Megan Vonhassel
May 24 “Happy Birthday to our ray of sunshine! We love you! Love, mommy, daddy, Ethan and Dylan.”
Ra’eesah Robinson
Ryu Lima & Kenji Lima
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July 4 & September 9 Happy 5th Birthday Ryu! You are amazing in every way and loved by all. May God always bless you and keep you safe. Happy 3rd Birthday! You are such an intelligent rambunctious little boy! May God Always keep you safe and provide you with all you need. Love, Mama, Daddy, Kenji and all your family and friends
14 June Lots of warm birthday love and hugs to our sweet Ra’eesah (Robinson), we love you dearly!! Happy 10th birthday!! Love Mommy, Daddy, Razeeyah and family and friends”
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Happy Birthday!
Mia Jazmin White May 8th Happy birthday dear Mia Jazmin!
Sailahn Martin
June 30 Happy 9th Birthday Sailahn from Mom Dad & family.
Noah Jimenez
May 6 “Happy 1st Birthday Noah, Mommy and Daddy love you so much little man”
Sadie Devery
May 13 “Happy 9th birthday to our super, sporty Sadie” love & hugs Mummy, Daddy, Olivia & Maximus xxxx
Nathan Rego
July 5 Happy 3rd birthday from Grandma and Papa.
Zoey Smith
May 9 Happy Birthday Zoey! We love you sooo much xoxo Love, Mommy, Jala & Nia and your whole family. We Love You !!
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