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Pawp pawp! The large blue-and-white truck slowed to a stop and people started running towards it. They were coming from all corners with buckets and washing tubs in hand.

Peace of mind will become an elusive goal if you are unsure about the safety of children you have left in the care of others while you work. You will need to invest some time and a good deal of money in ensuring that caregivers who look after your children while you work are competent to do so, and are, in fact doing their jobs.

My 17-year-old who attends a prominent high school and has good grades will not stop talking about the family's business at school, church and play. I am so frustrated. I have beaten her and punished her and she will not stop. What do I do?

Sometimes we find ourselves in situations where we can't help but wonder how others have dealt with similar issues.

New soccer titles are hitting store shelves as the World Cup began beaming from South Africa and descending on televisions around the globe.

Dear Counselor:My daughter saw pictures of the recent unrest in Jamaica and heard the news of the shootings and deaths.

The Smithsonians, a group comprising veteran session guitarist Earl 'Chinna' Smith and three of his children, has recorded a version of The Intruders' classic song, I'll Always Love My Mama....

Associated Press photographers rarely visit Jamaica to capture images, but last week's civil unrest in western Kingston provided that news agency a canvas of optimism despite the unfolding of one of the darkest weeks in the island's history.

At a time when the nation grapples with crime and related issues, many persons are feeling blue or under the weather. Daily feelings of fear and hopelessness can lead to depression. The stress caused by these worries can lead to health problems, including high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer, stroke and even obesity.

Dear Counsellor:I am traumatised by the daily violence in Jamaica. I have become fearful, timid and lack self-confidence. I don't sleep well at night and am not able to function at work or home. I don't know where to turn for help.

So by the time you start reading this, you may have only just vacated your hiding spot underneath the bed. Things are slowly getting close to normal around here, but the stress of the past few days still lingers....