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Child Protection Reminder! Parents and guardians, let's ensure we teach our children what are inappropriate touches and that they should never keep these inappropriate acts a secret. ... See MoreSee Less
Parents, guardians and the national community at large, Child Protection is Everybody's Business! With the start of the new school term upon us, let's ensure the safety of all children as they commute, play and learn. ... See MoreSee Less
With the start of a new school term drawing near, ensuring our children are mentally prepared to get back to work is important. One way you can ensure your child regains the focus needed is by limiting his/her screen time. Here are a couple reasons why screen time limits are important. ... See MoreSee Less
As I observed the information shared here on this Children's Authority of Trinidad and Tobago Facebook page....I can definitely say that I was an abused child growing up.
However, I am grateful for this page.... I will continue to support this ministry.
I do look forward to working with you in this year. Shalom
#tbt The winner of our World Children's Day Jingle Competition, Omari McDonald along with Kailleahs Bolivar who placed second and Vasudha Siddhi Maharaj who placed third collecting their prizes from General Manager Corporate Support Services, Mrs. Corrine Brown. ... See MoreSee Less
What punishment is given to parents for neglecting children or leaving them in harms way. Cause a lot of us are fighting for children rights and parents just living carefree.
There are children in my area that hardly goes to school fir different reasons
If y’all see this message please share it with everyone good day children authority of Trinidad and Tobago why it is when a teenager couples get arrested for sexual acts 15&17 16&17 the older turn 18 in both case they are in danger of being a sex offender for life their have to be some protection for them 18 can be adult over night one day they are a child the other adult and anybody under 18 life in prison most of these relationships started when the were both minors. Expanded on this please there are to much young people in jail for these crimes y’all are not protected them imagine a relationship starting 15&17 the older turn 18 jail for life same way for 16&17 life in jail children authority please protect them from this because this not okay is okay for 18 to date a 45 year old person but as son it under 18 life it have a situation where 18 year wants to killed himself because his girlfriend was 15 at the time Bering the relationship started when they were both minors that is not rape why y’all want to put a rape case on a 18 year old because he is older than his peer by a few months or years please if you see this message please respond to it
Safety tip of the day! To prevent injury and harm, please ensure your children are a safe distance away when handling fireworks and other related explosive or flammable devices. ... See MoreSee Less
Positive Parenting Works! Do you know, almost all unwanted behaviors have an opposite good behavior? When you compliment your child for displaying a good behavior, it helps him learn what to do rather than what not to do, and increases the likelihood he’ll repeat that good behavior. ... See MoreSee Less
Child Protection Reminder!
Parents and guardians, let's ensure we teach our children what are inappropriate touches and that they should never keep these inappropriate acts a secret. ... See MoreSee Less
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WELL SAID.
Parents, guardians and the national community at large, Child Protection is Everybody's Business! With the start of the new school term upon us, let's ensure the safety of all children as they commute, play and learn. ... See MoreSee Less
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With the start of a new school term drawing near, ensuring our children are mentally prepared to get back to work is important. One way you can ensure your child regains the focus needed is by limiting his/her screen time. Here are a couple reasons why screen time limits are important. ... See MoreSee Less
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@followers
Great advice Authority
As I observed the information shared here on this Children's Authority of Trinidad and Tobago Facebook page....I can definitely say that I was an abused child growing up. However, I am grateful for this page.... I will continue to support this ministry. I do look forward to working with you in this year. Shalom
#tbt
The winner of our World Children's Day Jingle Competition, Omari McDonald along with Kailleahs Bolivar who placed second and Vasudha Siddhi Maharaj who placed third collecting their prizes from General Manager Corporate Support Services, Mrs. Corrine Brown. ... See MoreSee Less
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Here's your child protection legal bite of the day! ... See MoreSee Less
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What punishment is given to parents for neglecting children or leaving them in harms way. Cause a lot of us are fighting for children rights and parents just living carefree.
There are children in my area that hardly goes to school fir different reasons
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Happy New Year!!! ... See MoreSee Less
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Blessings to you all and continue the good work
If y’all see this message please share it with everyone good day children authority of Trinidad and Tobago why it is when a teenager couples get arrested for sexual acts 15&17 16&17 the older turn 18 in both case they are in danger of being a sex offender for life their have to be some protection for them 18 can be adult over night one day they are a child the other adult and anybody under 18 life in prison most of these relationships started when the were both minors. Expanded on this please there are to much young people in jail for these crimes y’all are not protected them imagine a relationship starting 15&17 the older turn 18 jail for life same way for 16&17 life in jail children authority please protect them from this because this not okay is okay for 18 to date a 45 year old person but as son it under 18 life it have a situation where 18 year wants to killed himself because his girlfriend was 15 at the time Bering the relationship started when they were both minors that is not rape why y’all want to put a rape case on a 18 year old because he is older than his peer by a few months or years please if you see this message please respond to it
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As we celebrate the new year, let's do so ensuring our children's safety at all times. ... See MoreSee Less
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I thought scratch bombs were illegal?
Scratch bombs are illegal and children should not be handling flammable or explosive devices. You guys have to be ridiculous!!
Safety tip of the day!
To prevent injury and harm, please ensure your children are a safe distance away when handling fireworks and other related explosive or flammable devices. ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Positive Parenting Works!
Do you know, almost all unwanted behaviors have an opposite good behavior? When you compliment your child for displaying a good behavior, it helps him learn what to do rather than what not to do, and increases the likelihood he’ll repeat that good behavior. ... See MoreSee Less
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
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Very good