http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/ JamaicaObserver.com, the most concise and in-depth website for news coverage on Jamaica and the Caribbean. Updated daily 7 days a week, 24 hours a day en-us copyright Jamaica Observer, 2011 http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/allwoman/Relationship-advice-I-have-not-followed---and-regretted_14443809 MANY, if not most of us, go through life with some sort of regret. Some regrets are so bad that we cannot move past them to have fulfilling lives, others are merely fleeting, as we learn our lessons and move on. All Woman Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/allwoman/Norma-Rhoden--Fixing-broken-boys_14489365 GROWING up in a stable environment in no way shielded Norma Rhoden from understanding the plight of those from broken families, but it instead fuelled her passion to do all she can to assist them. All Woman Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/allwoman/A-lonely--sexless-marriage_14462000 Dear Counsellor, All Woman Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/allwoman/Are-you-financially-aware_14487346 WHEN we think of being financially aware, what does that mean? According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, financial awareness is a combination of knowledge, skill, attitude and behaviour necessary to make sound financial decisions and ultimately achieve individual financial well-being. All Woman Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/allwoman/Don-t-do-this-in-bed_14355544 WE have already established that there are some things women can say during lovemaking that are instant mood killers — things like "you finish already?" or "that's it?", or even calling their partners another person's name. All Woman Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/allwoman/Breaking-the-90-day-rule_14462015 EVERYONE has this one friend who is the principled one in the group. She is the one who follows the rules and the one you can count on to be the voice of reason. All Woman Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/allwoman/My-niece-needs-her-share-of-her-dead-dad-s-estate_14461991 Your letter about your niece's deceased father's estate is illustrative of the reason why people should do the sensible thing and make their wills rather than leave the disposal of their estates to be handled by others after their deaths without any real protection for their minor dependents. Everyone over 18 years of age, especially if they have children, should make their wills. All Woman Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/allwoman/Women-s-forum_14432843 Jean Lowrie-Chin (left), managing director of ProCOMM Ltd; Dr Carolyn Gomes (2nd left), executive director of Jamaicans for Justice; Sylvia Chrominska, chairperson of the board of Scotiabank Jamaica; and Chiara Borelli (right), VP treasury and operational risk at Scotiabank International, make a happy foursome. Powerful women were out in full force at the Scotiabank Hospitality Suite at the Hilton Rose Hall in Montego Bay, where delegates of the International Women's Forum Conference -- "Music an Instrument for Change" were hosted. The conference was held May 28 and 29 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre . All Woman Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/allwoman/SOL-by-Drenna-Luna---Angelie-Martin-Spencer_14465541 Hello 1980. Goodbye 2013! That's the exact statement made by the 2013 Angelie Martin-Spencer-designed swimsuit collection. The designer showed off her pieces at the 13th staging of CFW last weekend at the National Indoor Sports Centre. Has this former Miss Jamaica and Observer columnist turned fashion designer? Indeed. Martin-Spencer demonstrated her prowess at the machine with an 80s-style fashion take on swimwear for the summer. The pieces comprised bandeau bras and high-waisted panties, but dared to be bold with vibrant dresses and beach shorts for men. No faulty stitch work was visible and no audience member appeared displeased. Local Lifestyle Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/allwoman/Parenting-tips_14440226 AS a mother, you'll need to be able to work closely with the father of your child to deal with the challenges that will arise in your child's life, whether you two are a couple or not. Sometimes parents are angry at each other and will "badmouth" the other parent in front of the child. That child then becomes conflicted because he/she is drawn into the middle of a feud. These children don't do well in school and in their friendships. All Woman Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/allwoman/Week-long-campaign-urged-dads-to-get-involved_14490302 CONCERNED about the high number of absentee fathers in Jamaica, local charity group Loving Arms sought to highlight the issue by embarking on a week-long campaign aimed at urging more fathers to get involved in their children's lives. All Woman Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/allwoman/Vows---Top-5-Wedding-Resort-Destinations_14482874 Many brides pine over the best destination to bring to life their dream nuptials. With so many beautiful locations from which to choose only one will make the memory of that special day complete. Local Lifestyle Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/allwoman/Women-who-smoke-and-drink-are-at-higher-risk-than-men--study_14440237 PARIS, France (AFP) — Women who smoke and drink heavily are at a higher risk of early death than men who do the same, a study said. All Woman Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/allwoman/Vows---A-Jamaican-dream-wedding_14434463 Emily Fulheihan — daughter of Carolyn All Woman Fri, 14 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/allwoman/Dealing-with-temper-tantrums_14447282 Every parent has had those maddening moments when a toddler suddenly screams, kicks or drops to the floor. Usually a tantrum is an expression of frustration or disappointment when a child is too young to put feelings into words. As children grow they can be taught other appropriate ways to handle their feelings. All Woman Wed, 12 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/allwoman/Stimulating-milk-flow---_14447280 I've read books, researched on the Internet, and spoken to mothers, but no one told me that playing with my breasts would stimulate milk flow. All Woman Wed, 12 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/allwoman/10-men-you-need-out-of-your-life_14392025 IT'S good to occasionally dissect your relationship -- this ensures that you're honest with yourself about where you are and what you want, and helps you decide whether you've dealt with issues the way you're supposed to. All Woman Mon, 10 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/allwoman/Angella-Bardowell---Bringing-glamour-to-pig-farming_14434589 SHE had given up her lucrative position in an executive office to work in a pigsty, but coming from the corporate world, Jamaica Pig Farmers' Association (JPFA) president Angella Bardowell knows a thing or two about projecting the right image, and so helping to change people's perception of pig farmers has been one of her greatest contributions to the association to date. All Woman Mon, 10 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/allwoman/Sampling-the-milk-before-buying-the-cow_14369308 In an article My Virginity Mistake carried on Salon.com last month, and which has sparked much discussion in Internet forums, freelance writer Jessica Ciencin Henriquez wrote about regretting a purity pledge she took as a teenager, as she found out after marriage that she was sexually incompatible with her husband. All Woman Mon, 10 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/allwoman/A-diet-based-on-blood-type-_14424469 WHEN it comes to diets, many would agree that one size won't fit all, and customising an eating plan based on an individual's body type, lifestyle and existing medical conditions is best for optimum success. All Woman Mon, 10 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/allwoman/Boss-ladies_14434030 With an increase in focus on the female entrepreneur, the boss lady has been busy traversing the path of being the successful and influential business owner. All Woman Mon, 10 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/allwoman/Men--here-s-why-a-toy-will-replace-you_14353879 MEN, I'm here to tell you that we're living in a new world. The reality you were used to 20 years ago has ceased to exist. This is the world where technology drives every facet of our lives, and where women are making demands. All Woman Mon, 10 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/allwoman/HPV--oral-sex-and-throat-cancer_14426058 WHEN news broke last week that acclaimed actor Michael Douglas had linked oral sex to throat cancer, the world collectively sat up and noticed. All Woman Mon, 10 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/allwoman/Is-your-child-sexually-active-_14229585 IT'S an issue many parents dread dealing with — when it comes time to question how much their children are experimenting sexually. You don't want to raise the issue unless you have direct proof, and then you fear having direct proof, because that means your son or daughter is no longer a kid. All Woman Mon, 10 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/allwoman/I-want-a-baby-but-I-have-PCOS_14434631 Dear Dr Mitchell, All Woman Mon, 10 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT