Sentences with phrase «children feel threatened»

For example, a new sibling can make a child feel threatened and jealous.

When a child feels threatened, they reach for their attachment figure for comfort, reassurance and to know they're okay in this world.

This is because simple things, like the sound of a vacuum, the texture of mashed potatoes, or the feeling of sitting on a swing can be so overwhelming to the child that the child feels threatened.

Not exact matches

Sad when it comes to the Body of Christ because we really shouln't feel threatened by anyone or anything, especially other children of God.

Here are some of the factors which threaten selfesteem in the classroom: (a) Persistent criticism and shaming — Severe criticism makes the child feel rejected as a person; the need for recognition is so intense that a child will seek it in unconstructive ways if he can not get it by achievement.

«We feel strongly about supporting our community and the challenges of many restaurant employees who have children suffering from life - threatening conditions,» said Eddie Lou, CEO of Shiftgig.

I should mention, after 2 children I was happy and didn't want more, she wanted more and kept pushing which caused problems and she had threatened to have more children with or without me so I agreed, I'm happy we did but kinda feel like I've been used for children.

Such experiences can have negative impacts on child's bonding with the family and threaten his / her feeling of security essential for his / her healthy development.

If it's an ex-spouse your child is being compared to, he may also feel that this is a threatening statement.

If you are feeling extra generous, you can purchase one for a child who is battling life threatening illness.

If a woman feels threatened, while feeding her vulnerable infant, she will do what it takes to protect her child.

When we speak to our children from an authoritarian posture, standing above looking down, our child's brain feels threatened.

Feeling understood defuses the angry energy and puts your child in touch with the more threatening feelings that always hide behind anger — sadness, hurt, fear, disappointment, powerlessness.

What if a parent or child feels they are threatened or the youth sports events are unsafe?

But the result is that your older child may get so invested in outperforming his sibling that he'll feel threatened when your baby grows into a toddler who can dress herself.

Sometimes parents are reluctant to see a child's struggles for what they are, or feel threatened by the suggestion.

Your valuable lessons will be sure to fall on the deaf ears of a child who feels unheard, punished, threatened or disconnected.

Your child also may be very sensitive to change and may feel threatened by the idea of a new family member.

This is not to say that he doesn't have a special role now, only that he should expect the mother - infant bond to be strong and not feel threatened by it, knowing that he and his child will uniquely bond in time.

Reading new baby books for children is a good starting point for preparing your toddler for the big changes ahead, and may be a way in to talk to your child if she feels threatened by the unknown.

Oh, we can try; we can cajole, threaten, guide, educate, bribe with stickers, purchase 600 thread - count underpants for them and tell them about starving children in the world, but ultimately, we can not actually get inside their little brains and force them to eat, sleep, poop, pee, feel an emotion or get their period.

According to Dr. Jane Nelsen, founder of Positive Discipline, «Usually children lie for the same reasons adults do — they feel trapped, are scared of punishment or rejection, feel threatened, or just think lying will make things easier for everyone.»

When you understand the brain you realize that children can not learn anything positive when they feel threatened.

It's very hard for a child to heal if the school environment feels threatening or hostile.

For some children, that is fine, but others may feel intimidated or even threatened by its size.

The fact is that many parents feel undermined and threatened when teens fall inexplicably silent; it signifies a loss of control over their child, and a beginning to going separate ways.

It may be reassuring to know that it is normal for your older child to feel jealous and threatened by the arrival of their new sibling and many parents find that their older child needs a lot of attention around this time.

A child having a downstairs tantrum (feeling truly emotionally overwhelmed) can not just stop the tantrum no matter how much you threaten or bribe her to, because she's locked in her primitive downstairs brain and can not access the part that houses reason.

Children thrive and grow when they feel challenged but not threatened.

The abuser may use the children as another tool of manipulation, either by threatening to keep the children from you, pitting your children against you or making you feel like you must stay «because of the kids.»

In some cases, children may feel threaten by a new relationship so take the time to let them know that they are number one in your life.

While some adult children are open to their parent dating again, others may feel threatened or disrespected.

The episode ends in a violent climax that feels more soap opera than psychological thriller, but for the most part, «Arkangel» delivers a grounded, powerful thesis on what it means to protect our children in a threatening world.

But his efforts ensure that violence in Marseille will get much worse before it gets better, and the more Zampa feels threatened, the more of a danger he is to Michel, his wife (Céline Sallette), and their children.

This has even greater implications for children who have experienced trauma and may feel constantly threatened and unsafe, further decreasing their ability to access the parts of the brain that manage rational thought.

«The strength of feeling amongst parents that government should be making children's play a priority is clear, particularly as we face a physical inactivity crisis that threatens to shorten our children's lives.

It's also a time when parents, teachers and students in places like Chicago, Philadelphia, and Washington DC are feeling more dread and despair than the excitement that usually accompanies the first day of school, because we can see so how the privatization and austerity moves in these cities are threatening every fundamental of our children's education.

This change has created a public relations challenge for the district by raising concerns among parents of general education students who feel that some special needs students threaten the safety of their children.

Discuss how to bring the school together and support families and children who feel threatened or bullied.

White cats and children A superstition in North America believes that white cats and babies should not be together as your feline may feel threatened by the purity and innocence of the child, and may place a curse on your baby.

A cat may resort to more frequent scratching if it is emotionally stressed, such as when it feels threatened by environmental changes or if a new pet (or even a new child) has recently become part of the household.

Furthermore, since children frequently stare intently at animals, a dog may feel threatened by this short person who is trying to catch him.

But some dogs will feel threatened, fearful, or just flat out loathe the feeling — and in fact, a child grabbing a dog for a hug is why many dog bites occur.

I'm a little bias because I was raised with boxers but in my experience all my boxers have been extremely affectionate and perfect with children of all ages but when they feel their family is threatened they become fierce protectors.

But the relationship between the sleeping figure and the tentacle does not feel inherently dangerous — if anything, the child seems to be the least threatened by the lurching tendril.

I would say that populations would feel less threatened by a drug dealer than a child rapist.

This can include: constant insults and put - downs that damage your feelings of self - worth, threatening harm to you, your children, your loved ones, your family pets, or your belongings, isolating you from others, threatening to «out» you as a member of a sexual minority group.

Most young children find their parents dating behaviors confusing — they may feel threatened or resentful about having to share you with another person.

Even children exposed to emotional abuse can maintain relatively strong mental health if they do not feel threatened personally, reports Deborah Corbitt - Shindler of Southern Methodist University's Department of Psychology.

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