Sentences with phrase «parents of younger children seemed»

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«With this particular [New Dad] project we found that [fathers and mothers] seem to be coming from the same place — young parents tended to feel quite hesitant and alienated at children's centres and I think some of the fears and concerns that young dads have about how they are treated and engaged, were shared by young mums, so there was a bit of common ground there.

Ominously, Allen said, among the dozens of people with whom he has spoken in town, young children seem to be displaying far higher numbers than their parents.

As an experienced teacher in private schools, I have seen what a positive impact sport can have on young children, yet as a parent of two in state education, I am flummoxed by the red tape that seems to be denying the chance for independent schools to offer the outreach so badly needed in a society increasingly polarised between the haves and the have - nots.

▶ Long - term home visitation programmes for parents of young children to promote child development and prevent health and social problems seem to be effective.

(1) the child in question is not three years of age or younger; (2) both parents seem reasonably capable of meeting the child's need for care and guidance; (3) both parents wish to continue their active involvement in raising the child; (4) the parents seem capable of making reasoned decisions together for the benefit of the child;... (5) joint custody would not impose substantial economic hardship on the parent who opposes it; and (6) joint custody wouldprobably disrupt the parent - child relationships less than other custodial alternatives.