Sentences with phrase «bigger than my parents»

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As a new parent, Serena now faces a bigger challenge than demanding equal pay for black women.

Although I struggle with some of the exclusionary language of the book (no greater calling than being a mother, etc.) this book helped me to see the big picture of why and how I parent my tinies.

In fact they made such an enormous number, more than I could ever give away, that I had a big box of them to give to my parents when we went to their house for dinner.

I used one and a half big baskets of blueberries that my parents picked up at Granville Island while they were out exploring, and it probably amounted to at least a cup more than what's below.

My parents always (said) they were way more comfortable with me playing sprint than they were (with me) even playing high school... You'll still have big - time collisions.

Being a parent is a bigger responsibility because it's more difficult than being in the military.

You provide the big picture, better than anyone, that helps us parents make rational decisions.

I know one of the biggest arguments for attachment parenting is that it is easier than conventional parenting.

«You're trying to socialize your child to see a world bigger than himself,» says Wayne Dosick, a rabbi and the author of Golden Rules: The Ten Ethical Values Parents Need to Teach Their Children.

If you feel that the most effective way of asserting your authority as a parent is to act out the scene between Liam Neeson and Tim Roth in Rob Roy, well, then you've got bigger issues than a disobedient teen.

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When sleeping is not made a priority, parents typically experience: · Exhaustion · Irritability · Decreased productivity · A suffering quality of life · A negative mood · Declining physical health · Lack of focus With poor sleep and an increased irritable mood, our problems feel bigger than they really are and stress can become intensified.

New parents find that getting baby to sleep even just a teeny bit longer than he normally does can really be a big struggle.

Every parent's biggest fear is losing their baby, but no one understands this more than those who have actually lost a baby (or come close).

Now, I'm a big proponent of bedsharing — I think it's, as the saying goes, «just the best thing since sliced bread» — but what I value more than allowing a child to sleep with her parents is giving permission for parents to be able to make the choice of how a child cosleeps.

But maybe, hopefully, parents and coaches will realize that they may be doing more harm than good when looking at the big picture.

Other than the special circumstances when a parent needs to work longer hours, or a child may be sick, balancing both work and family is not as big of a task as it is portrayed to be.

More than the decrease in couples choosing marriage, Sawhill's big concern is the rise in single parenting (because let's face it — society doesn't care too much about what childfree couples are doing; it cares about the kids).

While some parents are big on routine and control others are more than happy to simply go with the flow.

We found that battery life was one of the big complaints from most parents and this monitor's battery life lasted longer than some of the other monitors we reviewed.

But if you are looking for something bigger than that, well, there are thousands of parenting blogs out there.

Seventh, there is a big divide in parenting circles between the «co-sleepers» and the «crib - sleepers» so be aware that whichever choice you make will probably be challenged by more than one of your friends or relatives or even complete strangers who seem to have no issues with giving advice to someone they don't know!

She also advises parents to not to give up because they can make a bigger impact than they realize — the steps to helping a child are clearly outlined in the book.

Peanut allergies can be among a parent's biggest worries, though we've had good evidence for more than a year that when most babies are 6 months old or so, introducing foods that contain finely ground peanuts can actually reduce babies» chances of becoming allergic to the legumes.

Nonetheless, there is a lot of evidence that parents have a much bigger impact on their preschool - aged children than teachers do, and that pro- grams to support good parenting practices in vulnerable families pay off in the long run, especially in the early years.

«You're trying to socialize your preschooler to see a world bigger than himself,» says Wayne Dosick, a rabbi and the author of Golden Rules: The Ten Ethical Values Parents Need to Teach Their Children.

A smaller toy is easier for a child to play with and relate to and as such, is a better option than a bigger toy, as attractive as it might be to a fond parent.

The biggest surprise for new parents is often the smell, as it is far sweeter than you might anticipate - a breastfeeding bonus!

But as a parent attempting to keep my littles busy and happy, this phase can present a big challenge when it comes to handing over anything more interesting than a teether toy!

I haven't read the attachment parenting book, but I have read big chunks of the baby book, and I found him a little less than balanced.

My biggest encouragement is for parents to offer activities that require belly - down or sidelying positioning to be enjoyable - trying to capitalize on your baby's curiosity to keep him in Tummy Time rather than forcing him to stay there against his will.

Callie knows that her husband is less organized and persistent than she, especially when it comes to parenting and household management, two of their biggest problems as a couple.

Wendy Flynn, One Tough Mother Runner [«The Hobby That Changed My Life»] Wendy Bradford, Mama One to Three [«Less Whine and More Wine»] Hallie Lord, Moxie Wife [«The Gift of Imperfection»] Leslie Marinelli, The Bearded Iris [«I Suddenly Have a Mom Mullet»] Michelle Lehnardt, Scenes from the Wild [«Big Kids Need Tucking In, Too»] Nina Badzin, NinaBadzin.com [«Shine and Let Others Shine»] Debbie Koenig, Words to Eat By [«We're All Just Faking It»] Rachel Balducci, Testosterhome [«Words You Shouldn't Be Scared Of»] Kimberley Clayton Blaine, TheGoToMom.TV [«Moms, Don't Be Camera Shy»] Kristen Levithan, Motherese [«It's Not Always All On Me»] Amber Strocel, Strocel.com [«Know What You Need»] Stacie Billis, One Hungry Mama [«I'm Not Above Asking for Help»] Kathryn Whitaker, Team Whitaker [«Learn to Love the Unplanned»] Jill Herzig, Editor - in - Chief of Redbook [«Sometimes It's Best to Do Nothing»] Alicia Ybarbo, producer at NBC's TODAY [«The Secret To «Me» Time»] Dana Points, Editor - in - Chief of Parents [«The Dishes Can Wait»] Rachel Hollis, My Chic Life [«Permission To Be Awesome»] Erin, Home with the Boys [«Our Kids Are Capable»] Rachel Turiel, 6512 and Growing [«The Romance of Gratitude»] Shawn Ledington Fink, Awesomely Awake [«Being Together is Enough»] Danielle Smith, Extraordinary Mommy [«It's Okay to Drop Some Balls»] Ronnie Tyler, Black and Married with Kids [«It's Hard to Forgive Yourself»] Christine Koh, Boston Mamas [«Done is Better Than Perfect»] Ilana Wiles, Mommy Shorts [«Sleep When Baby Sleeps?

But I have a big, big problem with birth attendants misrepresenting their training and abilities and telling expectant parents that home birth is «as safe or safer» than hospital birth when the data shows the exact opposite.

If a parent believes it's better for the baby to sit and watch a stimulating video than to interact with a real and caring human, that's a huge miscalculation and a big loss

Attachment parenting is about much bigger issues than these: it's about generally being available, loving and responsive to our little ones.

Writing Parent Hacks was much bigger challenge than I'd expected, and so holding the finished product in my hands right now — the result of so many peoples» efforts — is even sweeter than I'd expected.

Lots of parents wonder whether their child is bigger or smaller than other kids the same age.

Both Stackhouse and Lewis emphasize that parents and caregivers should look at the big picture, rather than obsessing about a specific physical milestone.

My experience of working here while going through pregnancy — twice — and becoming a mom to babies and then big kids has been an incredible privilege, and I enjoy nothing better than helping all BabyCenter members in our community make connections and get support as they follow their own parenting journey.»

- Finding Boiled Water on the Go - One of the biggest questions parents have, while traveling for more than just a simple day trip, is where to find boiled water.

The big question is, «What do the parents of a new baby need more than anything else?»

Research shows that babies whose parents speak to them extensively have significantly higher IQs and bigger vocabularies when they get older than other children, so interaction is especially important right now.

If you're like most new parents, you'd like a stroller than can accommodate children as small as a preemie and as big as an active toddler.

Interference is probably the biggest complaint, but parents also report such problems as low visibility, a shorter - than - expected reception range, and short battery life.

Young children are unpredictable when it comes to eating, and as parents it's important that we don't assume, that we stay calm and rational, and that we react in a way that will nurture long - term healthy eating habits rather than create bigger issues.

Now, parents and some state legislators think it is time the City of Buffalo pay a bigger part of the education bill, especially since the city has not increased its funding for schools in more than a decade.

External factors are likely to play a bigger part in developing the personality of an individual than the genes it inherits from its parents, suggests the study.

A controversial study on twins claims to provide evidence that the genes we inherit have a bigger impact on exam success than schooling and parenting.

As MHC proteins are involved in immune response, a diverse array of them from both parents might help offspring avoid a wider range of pathogens, the researchers speculate, which is more important than a big, pretty throat.