Sentences with phrase «educating children living»

It was encouraging that some school leaders had the courage to admit that they didn't have expertise in educating children living in poverty.

Poverty: Costs studies have shown that it can cost up to twice as much to educate a child living in poverty (social supports, additional learning time, etc).

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Code.org is designed to help educate children across the country on the basics of coding to better understand the technology and world they live in.

Previous studies have controlled for the fact that lesbians are better educated, more likely to be white, have fewer children and live in cities, but a 6 % wage premium still exists.

This is a free national program sponsored by the American Bankers Association, which organizes banker volunteers to educate children on the importance of developing budgeting and savings habits early in life.

3 Generous, life - giving spousal love is the antidote to hedonism and immaturity: parents gladly give up frivolous pursuits and selfishness for the intensely more meaningful work of loving and educating their children.

Hanby briefly mentions educating children, rebuilding parishes, and embracing a countercultural way of life as aspects of his proposed witness, but he covers those topics in but two sentences.

When a group of parents in a community of faith work together to educate their children in the life of faith, this gives members of each family something in common with other families.

I know, let's just close the schools down — all together — and move quicker to third world status; because, 1) It's a burden on the economy as we, clearly, don't have the money to continue educating future generations; and 2) It doesn't appear they're learning anything anyway, except how to harass little children and make their lives as miserable as possible for writing on their desks.

«The church is one of the most trusted delivery systems in the continent because we've educated, we've saved their lives in hospitals, we've saved their lives in clinics, we've sheltered the children in orphanages,» said Bickerton.

By this grace they «help one another to attain holiness in their married life and in welcoming and educating their children»» (CCC 1639).

I am well educated, but chose to be a stay at home mom because material possessions mean nothing if my legacy (my children) arent successful in life.

My «fleshy desires» have me giving to various charities (not the church) to help educate, feed, and cloth children the world over, spending years in the field helping those less fortunate, volunteering my time teaching inner city school children, and doing my best to live in love not in fear.

Quite a few of us have stable relationships, raise healthy well - educated children, are free from addiction, vote, volunteer and donate to support causes that help make this society work, live in harmony with people who are different from us — I could go on, but you may get the idea that most of us do things most people would call good and have neither the inclination nor the time to do abominable things.

It shows how really hard working good educated people can fall victim to unbelievable BS that their Daddys beat into them every Sunday, and how they keep their own children living in ignorance for generations to come.

Third, we need to begin to educate ministers and people within our churches on how our lives and our children's lives are being shaped by media values and where Christian faith stands in relation to them.

They want help mainly to educate their children and grandchildren and for health care «in order to live a dignified old age,» Lira says.

Schools should educate children for a practical future; and education should not be abused as a way to a soft living as a Massing priest.

During the past 40 years, plantain - farming families have become the pillars of the region's socio - economic stability by improving their quality of life, educating their children and providing employment for several generations.

In 2001, Nestle Australia, in partnership with the Australian Institute of Sport, developed an interactive teaching resource for parents and teachers to educate children and students to lead healthy active lives.

The specific focus of the postdoctoral research training program is to educate the next generation of researchers on rehabilitation strategies for children with MS. Fellows who complete the training will be uniquely equipped to conduct rehabilitation - oriented research focusing on improving quality of life and outcomes for children who have MS.

But what the research I've described here makes clear is that intervening in the lives of disadvantaged children — by educating them better in school, helping their parents support them better at home, or, ideally, some combination of the two — is the most effective and promising anti-poverty strategy we have.

It is so important that we get the word out and educate parents and caregivers about the importance of selecting the right seat for their child's age and size, and to remind them that car seats, booster seats and seat belts offer the best protection for children in crashes and help save lives.

At Honolulu Waldorf School, we educate each child to find meaning, passion, and purpose in life and to contribute to the creation of a better world for all.

Educating the whole child, in mind, body and spirit, for a life of continuous learning and meaningful engagement with the world.

She now lives in South West Scotland with her husband and home educates her children, Holly (9), and Thomas (4).

The center's goal of educating children is to provide them with a foundation of competence and confidence to function independently throughout their lives.

With statistics showing that one in five children will grow up to develop skin cancer and that protecting skin from the sun during childhood and adolescence is important to reducing the risk of cancer later in life, it's vital that parents become educated about sun safety, take steps to protect their kids against the damaging effects of the sun and build safe sun habits into the family routine.

If you live in the UK, and your child has never been to school, and if you have not applied for entry at any school, you do not need to do anything if you decide to home educate.

It's easy to think that there isn't much to do school-wise for the first six years of a child's life when you plan to home educate the Charlotte Mason way.

«Educating the Whole Child in the Digital Age» addresses one of the growing concerns of our time: How to prepare children to live full lives connected with one another both online and off.

In working with this population she acquired the experience, instinct, and passion for educating young mothers about infant and child development, working one - on - one to enhance the lives of both parent and child by helping to foster the natural bond between them.

«It is more important than ever to make sure that the people who are working with children in sports are educated and prepared for their roles as leaders in these kids» lives,» Engh said.

These codes are a real step - change in educating the public about using car seats correctly and could save babies and young children's lives.

Her passion for educating, inspiring and empowering parents of children with all abilities led her to start her blog playing with words 365 where she shares information about speech & language development & intervention strategies, parenting, photography and a little about her family life too.

In his book The Myth of the First Three Years, Bauer is mostly skeptical of public policy that focuses on «educating» children, which often involves taking children from their families and placing them in a «more stimulating» environment in the first three years of life.

More importantly, a home educated child is more in control of his social life than he would be in school.

Remember that all the problems of educating at home have been solved already, by home schooling families who have produced fine highly educated children, many who have gone on to university, and who are working successfully in all areas of life.

«If we lived nearer to your school we would attend every day», «Although I will continue to Home Educate, your approach to supporting my child's needs is beginning to restore my confidence in mainstream education»

You might live in a health - conscious, progressive city and / or your children might attend a school (public or private) in which the parent community is well educated about nutrition — or at least open to nutrition education.

Making good food choices throughout life and educating your child about the importance of eating healthy can go a lot further than simply breastfeeding and hoping for the best.

Dr. Levy founded The Fatherhood Project to continue his clinical work, to develop programs that teach fathers key relationship skills to raise healthy children, and to educate parents & professionals about the critical role fathers play in children's lives.

The birth rate drops only when women are educated and have access to contraception, and infant and child mortality is reduced to the point that families can expect all their children to live.

The theme for World Breastfeeding Week 1999 is «Breastfeeding: Learning for Life,» focusing on educating children, educating health professionals, and how breastfeeding enhances learning.

By working with the Ad Council and the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) we hope to get out a message that will educate parents and caregivers about the importance of selecting the right seat for their child's age and size, and to remind them that car seats, booster seats and seat belts offer the best protection for children in crashes and help save lives.

Increasing awareness about SM and educating those who have an impact on the child's life is paramount to improving the odds of a successful outcome for children and their families.

Why is it that when the baby of a smoking, formula feeding mother dies in a crib that is full of stuffed toys and bumpers no one ever accuses her of taking a risk with her child's life, yet parents who make educated, informed decisions to co sleep and lose a child are lamb basted?

Conference, it is nothing short of a scandal that as the schools performance gap continues to grow, Labour still spends # 600 less a year educating Welsh children than those living in England.

Erie County Legislator Lynne Dixon is hosting a District Outreach Meeting during National Poison Prevention Week (March 18 - 24) in an effort to educate adults and children about the risks presented in their everyday lives.

By educating children about sex and relationships in an appropriate way, we can help them to make informed choices in their personal lives and ensure that they have the best opportunity to succeed in life.