Sentences with phrase «ability of a child as»

Parents hope the programmes, which typically consist of brief dialogue and picture sequences, will boost the learning ability of children as young as eight months old, even though the American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that youngsters not watch television until two years of age.

Not exact matches

Gross says focusing on video games was as much about the science of tracking and collecting information about patients» vision, as it is about the psychology in having a testing format that appeals to a wide range of ages and cognitive abilities — from children through elderly — regardless of reading or language skills.

As a result, the services and support provided by CMIT have enhanced ALSL's ability to meet the needs of children and families in the community.

As a child, I was fascinated by Uncle Scrooge, his adventures with his three nephews, his ingenuity in discovering new ways to make wealth and his ability to thwart the schemes of the thieving Beagle Boys.

As a former city councilor, Selina advocated for the rights of taxpayers, fought to protect the health of children and families by introducing a local ban on cosmetic pesticides and worked to improve access for people with disabilities as chair of the Coquitlam Universal Access - Ability Advisory CommitteAs a former city councilor, Selina advocated for the rights of taxpayers, fought to protect the health of children and families by introducing a local ban on cosmetic pesticides and worked to improve access for people with disabilities as chair of the Coquitlam Universal Access - Ability Advisory Committeas chair of the Coquitlam Universal Access - Ability Advisory Committee.

Don't you see that children, 4, 5, 6 year olds can come to the same basic belief as you have, and they do not arrive there by using reasoning abilities, but are usually lead there out of fear or love, two very powerful emotions?

Just as the naming of things represents a child's first act of classification and an ability to share in social conventions, the naming of factors that shape one's experience is the first step towards understanding how those factors influence one's thought and behavior.

They speak of church cultures that treated women's bodies as inherently problematic and seductive, that assigned a woman's worth to her sexual purity or procreative prowess, that questioned women's ability to think rationally or make decisions without the leadership of men, that blamed victims of sexual abuse for inviting the abuse or tempting the abuser, that shamed women who did not «joyfully submit» to their husband and find contentment in their roles as helpers and homemakers, and that effectively silenced victims of abuse by telling women and children that reporting the crime would reflect poorly on the church and thus damage the reputation of Christ.

What kind of interest does the state have in the health and habits of women of childbearing age as it effects their bodies» ability to carry a child to term?

Also the corresponding idea of an unrelated juxtaposition, as in the Whiteheadian notion of «simple location,» appears, of course, late in a child's development; in the beginning the child believes spontaneously in an interconnectedness among all beings, that is in their reciprocal participation and ability to be influenced by each other.

He plays multiple roles from convicting us of our sins to living in us upon accepting Christ giving us the ability and strength to live as children of God and to do the will of God.

During these times, they talk about their inner feelings and about the practical decisions they can make to help reduce the pressure of Roger's job and allow Karen to use her energies and abilities as the children leave.

All I know is that that I believe that the full gospel and organization behind it was given universally starting with Adam and Eve and once again with Noah and his family, but do to our given ability to choose whether or not to obey the teachings of the gospel there will be desendants who choose not to follow and as a result their children and their children's children then become raised in ignorance of the gospel.

In the future, in the words of Princeton geneticist Lee Silver, «Parents can gain complete control over their destiny, with the ability to guide and enhance the characteristics of their children, and their children's children as well.»

Indeed, he does not shrink from taking a criminal as an example, perhaps one well known at the time, since the children of light can learn even from the children of darkness: that unjust steward who is put out of his office does not think of using excuses in order to hold onto his position; he thinks only how, with one final deceit, he can make his future secure while he still has the ability to do so (Luke 16:1 — 8).

Just as there are stages in children's development of motor skills or cognitive abilities, there are developmental stages in eating habits.

As one of 17 children, Dallas wideout Michael Irvin battled for his share of food, and he has never lost his hunger — or the ability to be heard above the din

More than your typical camp experience, World Cup Soccer Camps is committed to helping children of all ages and abilities reach their greatest potential as people and athletes.

Through memorization, and understanding of martial arts movements and concepts you will see an improvement in your child's ability to articulate movement, as well as approach obstacles in new ways.

Noah's Ark Children's Hospice provides clinical, emotional and practical care and support to children and young people with life - limiting and life - threatening conditions, with a central aim of enabling them to live life as fully as possible, regardless of cognitive or sensory Children's Hospice provides clinical, emotional and practical care and support to children and young people with life - limiting and life - threatening conditions, with a central aim of enabling them to live life as fully as possible, regardless of cognitive or sensory children and young people with life - limiting and life - threatening conditions, with a central aim of enabling them to live life as fully as possible, regardless of cognitive or sensory ability.

To the best of our ability, their father and I raised our children to see both parents working in the home and without as normal, and when they grew up, our daughters, our only children, had no second thoughts about giving time to their careers, nor to the advantages of breastfeeding and the importance of providing healthy, whole foods to their families.

As one Turnaround for Children analysis explains, what children who have been exposed to significant adversity most need in school is «the opportunity to develop skills that may have been affected by their stress responses — meaning the ability to attach and bond, the ability to modulate stress, and most of all the ability to self - regulateChildren analysis explains, what children who have been exposed to significant adversity most need in school is «the opportunity to develop skills that may have been affected by their stress responses — meaning the ability to attach and bond, the ability to modulate stress, and most of all the ability to self - regulatechildren who have been exposed to significant adversity most need in school is «the opportunity to develop skills that may have been affected by their stress responses — meaning the ability to attach and bond, the ability to modulate stress, and most of all the ability to self - regulate.»

The result was a report titled «Teaching Adolescents to Become Learners,» published in June 2012, which for the first time represented noncognitive skills — or «noncognitive factors,» as the report called them — not as a set of discrete abilities that individual children might somehow master (or fail to master), but as a collection of mindsets and habits and attitudes that are highly dependent on the context in which children are learning.

The Educare model puts as much emphasis on the development of children's noncognitive capacities as it does on their literacy and numeracy abilities, which means that kids in Educare centers are surrounded by lots of the interactive nurturance that fortifies their prefrontal cortex and leads to healthy executive - function development.

We welcome adoptive families of all races, religions, ancestries, national origins, ages, sexual orientation, and genders as long as at their core is the ability to love, care for, and support a child.

The ideas span a range of ability and interests and in minimalist parenting fashion, I recommend trying projects that seem doable and fun for both you (as set up person) and your child (as crafter).

As Dweck's work on mindsets has been covered in popular press in recent years, parents and teachers seem to be more aware of the implications of showering praise for ability on children.

More recently, researchers using variations on Anda and Felitti's ACE scale have found that growing up in a chronically stressful home, as indicated by an elevated ACE score, has a direct negative effect on the development of children's executive functions and, by extension, on their ability to learn effectively in school.

One of the best ways to protect against arm injuries in youth baseball and maximize your child's natural ability is to teach proper pitching mechanics at as early an age as possible.

They were clearly preferable to the standard fare of television and parents could control what their child could see, but most importantly, these products were touted as having the ability to enhance a baby's vocabulary, musical ability or appreciation of art.

Children tend to enter some kind of day care quite early (as early as 6 months) but this is more for the socialization than for the parents ability to work (most mothers don't work outside of parenting).

I'm going through a childfree divorce right now, and though I'm deeply relieved not to have children as part of the equation, I am irritated by how many restrictions my state puts on my ability to get a divorce.

We'd like parents to understand that every child is different, that there is no such thing as «one size fits all» when it comes to measuring success and that the historical measures of success, grades and SAT scores, are limited in their ability to predict success for our children.

As your child gets older, she'll become more knowledgeable about herself and the scope of her abilities.

Around 18 months of age, you'll be able to notice your child is more skilled in several motor abilities such as:

There will most likely be a time when your parenting abilities and choices are called into question during this journey as a parent of a child with Reactive Attachment Disorder.

As you get more comfortable with the general idea of nurturing the interests and abilities of your gifted child, you can begin to plan some activities.

Getting «inside the box,» and understanding the features and benefits of toys as they align with the abilities and skill development goals of a particular child are huge challenges.

Getting «inside the box,» and understanding the features and benefits as they align with the abilities of a particular child can be huge challenges.

As children grow so many new traits and abilities so does the complexities of the guilt.

Compared with children with absentee fathers, children whose fathers were present and actively involved in their lives during early and middle childhood had fewer behavior problems and higher intellectual abilities as they grew older, even among children of lower socioeconomic status.

Involved Dads Give Kids an Edge Compared with children with absentee fathers, children whose fathers were present and actively involved in their lives during early and middle childhood had fewer behavior problems and higher intellectual abilities as they grew older, even among children of lower socioeconomic status.

The ways moms act when they're playing and solving puzzles with their babies can explain some of the differences in their children's development of executive functioning — such as the ability to control impulses, remember things, and show mental flexibility — that help us plan and monitor what we do to reach goals.

As a consultant to parents of children of all ages, from newborn through adolescence, her ability to communicate and empathize has helped many families to raise physically and emotionally healthy children.

(As one of many examples of her ability to view life through the eyes of a child, I found her discussion on how children learn about sharing to be quite helpful.)

As a child becomes more aware of her surroundings, nighttime fears, nightmares, separation anxiety, a drive to be more independent, and the ability to get of bed without the help of a parent can all contribute to sleep difficulties, but it's critical to work with your toddler to ensure he's getting enough sleep.

Some may be ready for a traditional swing by the age of four, however, so make sure you consider your child's abilities while you figure this out as well.

If your baby is missing milestones that isn't a reflection of your ability as a parent or the love you have for your child.

As children grow they will gain a better understanding of the reason for limits and an ability to accept them.

For example, skipping to music, playing catch or tossing a bean bag at a stack of blocks improves coordination and the ability to follow directions without frustration, giving the child more self - confidence as well.