Sentences with phrase «encourage families of children»

They specialize in books that help and encourage families of children with special needs (in addition to a few other specialties).

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But for the billion kids under the age of 15 around the world who didn't get this opportunity, I chatted with Herjavec about what families and parents could do to encourage entrepreneurial thinking in their children.

By respecting equally the life of the unborn child and the life of the mother, by supporting notification and consent before an abortion involving a minor, by offering ministries to reduce unintended pregnancy, by affirming (and encouraging church support of) crisis pregnancy centers, and by urging family counsel in decision - making about abortion, the additional language is decisively pro-life.

I concluded at the time of the riots that of all the things the government now needed to do, it was the married family which most urgently needed to be rebuilt: I was and remain as certain of that as anything I have ever written, and I have been saying it repeatedly for over 20 years: I was saying it, for instance, when I was attacking (in The Mail and also The Telegraph), as it went through the Commons, the parliamentary bill which became that disastrous piece of (Tory) legislation called the Children Act 1989, which abolished parental rights (substituting for them the much weaker «parental responsibility»), which encouraged parents not to spend too much time with their children, which even, preposterously, gave children the right to take legal action against theirparents for attempting to discipline them, which made it «unlawful for a parent or carer to smack their child, except where this amounts to «reasonable punishment»;» and which specified that «Whether a «smack» amounts to reasonable punishment will depend on the circumstances of each case taking into consideration factors like the age of the child and the nature of the smackChildren Act 1989, which abolished parental rights (substituting for them the much weaker «parental responsibility»), which encouraged parents not to spend too much time with their children, which even, preposterously, gave children the right to take legal action against theirparents for attempting to discipline them, which made it «unlawful for a parent or carer to smack their child, except where this amounts to «reasonable punishment»;» and which specified that «Whether a «smack» amounts to reasonable punishment will depend on the circumstances of each case taking into consideration factors like the age of the child and the nature of the smackchildren, which even, preposterously, gave children the right to take legal action against theirparents for attempting to discipline them, which made it «unlawful for a parent or carer to smack their child, except where this amounts to «reasonable punishment»;» and which specified that «Whether a «smack» amounts to reasonable punishment will depend on the circumstances of each case taking into consideration factors like the age of the child and the nature of the smackchildren the right to take legal action against theirparents for attempting to discipline them, which made it «unlawful for a parent or carer to smack their child, except where this amounts to «reasonable punishment»;» and which specified that «Whether a «smack» amounts to reasonable punishment will depend on the circumstances of each case taking into consideration factors like the age of the child and the nature of the smack.»

Thus, he argues, the state has a right to legislate in a manner that encourages the formation of traditional two - parent families» largely by reinforcing the natural connection between sex and child rearing» even where such legislation might run afoul of a strictly individualist conception of liberty.

Positively, he concerned himself with the education of priests in Italy, exhorted clergy the world over to aspire to what he set forth as the standard for the perfect parish priest, encouraged frequent, even daily Communion by the laity, urged that children be admitted to that sacrament as soon as they understood the simple doctrines of the Church, stressed Christian marriage and family life, had the breviary reworked to make it more useful and to ensure the recitation of the whole Psalter each week, and enjoined devotion to Mary.

The HomeSense Red Nose Day range features a selection of unique animal portraits including Rankin's own dog printed on adult and children's aprons encouraging the whole family to join in the bake sale action by getting creative in the kitchen.

To make a blanket statement like, «If they're slightly separated, they sleep much better» is unwise, in my opinion — each child is different and instead of this author telling parents how to parent their child, they should give unbiased information and encourage the parents to do what is best for their family (not just what is in the best interest of the parents).

Our mission is to promote, encourage and applaud children's enthusiasm for school and learning; take the mystery and anxiety out of the school finding process for parents; and provide families with comprehensive information on all of their educational choices.

Parents should make sure that their children grow up in caring and supportive family environments where parents will have high expectations of their children and encourage them to participate actively in everyday family routines.

Others said they felt less anxious about the birth, more confident about bringing up a child or encouraged in thinking about what is important for the baby, as a result of their interaction with the Family Nurse.

Families are encouraged to limit media exposure to maintain healthy routines at home that allow their children to fully experience childhood without the worries and care of adult life.

Encourage, equip, and challenge men to be the leaders of their families, lovers of their wives, and examples to their children.

Every child who receives one of our Night Night Packages leaves the shelter owning a book which encourages reading and family bonding, a security blanket which can be cuddled, and a stuffed animal which can become a cherished friend.

Families ought to be encouraged to structure their affairs to ensure that stay at home parents (and their children) are protected, for example with adequate life insurance, pre-nups providing for minimum maintenance benefits, settlements of pension and retirement benefits, and so on.

Because we want our families, our children, ourselves, to be the exact opposite of what «the mainstream» produces, it is encouraging to know we are doing something correctly when «they» don't like it.»

The legislature finds that breast - feeding a baby is an important and basic act of nurture that must be encouraged in the interests of maternal and child health and family values.

These connection points are all about maintaining and enriching a strong parent / child relationship through all of the ages and stages of childhood so that, through a foundation of trust and mutual respect, parenting takes the form of guiding instead of punishing, encouraging natural growth instead of forcing independence, and creating a strong, intimate, interwoven family fabric that will stand the test of time.

But, really in the full scope of what we are trying to do here is to allow children the opportunity to be fed healthier therefore leading healthier lives and having the experience to know there is better food out there and therefore encouraging their families to eat better as well.

• Thoughtfully planned activities that encourage your child's curiosity and exploration • Singing and dancing that will make your child laugh and smile and nurture positive connections • Sharing a snack and story time with friends (saying a bracha together) • Theme activities and discussions to make parenting easier • Time to share magical moments and become part of a caring family community

And more than that, keep on being the best commercial of all by living out Championship Fathering by loving, coaching and modeling for your kids, encouraging another child outside your family, and enlisting more dads to join the team.

Letting your child choose some of the family's activities encourages good feelings about being physically active together.

We hope that this issue of The Attached Family will inspire your efforts in encouraging secure attachments among your children.

Several families who have children with Complex Trauma have agreed to share some of the large and small Signs of Hope that have encouraged them in the hard work they've had to do.

«We're very excited and we hope it will help in terms of giving families that have younger children something... at Naper Settlement, but also help encourage repeat visitation,» she said.

My family's co-sleeping became somewhat of a dirty little secret after I was repeatedly told that I was spoiling my child, that I was encouraging bad habits, that my children would never sleep on their own, and that it was unhealthy.

To encourage, promote and provide mother - to - mother breastfeeding support and educational opportunities as an important contribution to the health of children, families and society.

Non profits should encourage family and help every child have all parents involved to the utmost in all periods of their lives.

Perhaps the more positive aspects of the regulation, such as encouraging families to provide better nutrition and providing them with the resources to make good decisions, could be enacted without the necessary side component of rating a child's home packed lunch?

Editor's note: May 2 - 8 is Screen - Free Week, an observance created by the Campaign for a Commercial - Free Childhood that encourages children, families and communities to unplug from digital entertainment and spend their free time playing, reading, daydreaming, creating, exploring, connecting, and rediscovering the joys of life beyond the screen.

Our shared passions have compelled us to create a new kind of conference - to host an on - going conversation that explores what we see as the foundation of infant, child, family and community health: the mechanism of human bonding - how it works, why it's important, and how to develop, encourage and support it in our growing families and communities.

Try to encourage your child to bond with the new baby and spend time together as a family unit; pay your child plenty of attention and ask your friends and relatives to do the same, rather than rushing to see the baby.

Community environments that encourage family and intergenerational activities that welcome children of all ages, breastfeeding mothers, and elders.

Amber enjoys using play and art activities with children, adolescents, and families to encourage a different avenue of communication to families as well as individuals.

Encourages parents to build strong, godly families by focusing on the needs of the whole child, from birth to preteen.

Only 15 % of parents report that their pediatrician discusses media use with them.3 Families should be encouraged to provide supervised independent play for infants and young children during times at which a parent can not sit down and engage in play with the child.

Most home visiting programs are voluntary, and states and communities encourage participation by families with risk for maltreatment (for example, families where parents have low levels of education, live in poverty, single - parent households, and parents who themselves were involved in the child welfare system).

As part of treatment Dr. Bubrick explains to family members how to recognize OCD symptoms, and how to avoid accommodation and instead encourage children to use the skills they are learning in therapy to deal with their anxious feelings in a more healthy and productive way.

They address the developmental growth of any child, describe strengths based approaches to support the development of protective factors that keep families strong, depict parenting practices that support healthy child development, and encourage cultural sensitivity in parent educators / home visitors.

Because we encourage freedom from electronic screens the children are able to build their imaginative play from their own experience of the world around them, the actual human activities they see their families, teachers, and friends engaged in.

We encourage all of families at our school to follow an age - appropriate approach to use of media, in a belief that guarding a young child's acute senses and impressionable mind is essential to the healthy growth of each individual student.

I encourage moms to not give a flying fuck what other people think, and to do what they need to in order to take care of themselves, their children, and their families.

SHEDD JOINS MUSEUMS FOR ALL PROGRAM Shedd Aquarium is now a participating member in the Museums for All program, a cooperative initiative between IMLS and the Association of Children's Museums, to offer a signature access program that encourages families of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum habits.

The Ezzos are definitely not alone in recognizing the importance of a strong, supportive marriage to the stability of the whole family, encouraging parents to exercise authority and teaching children to be considerate of others.

Ask your child to take on daily feedings, or encourage your tween to find a time of the day to play with family pet for 15 or 20 minutes.

In addition to becoming more aware of what's happening, some very simple steps can encourage a positive experience for your older child (or children) when a new baby enters the family.

At Vitafamiliae, she shares stories of life with seven children, and her recent How We Do series has encouraged and inspired more than a few parents in the ways of managing the chaos of family life.

I encourage others to join me as a supporter of the tile campaign to show their commitment to the children of our community and to be a champion for permanent families.»

It aids individuation by encouraging the child to think of himself as a separate entity instead of as a member of the family unit.

The emotional bonding that takes place in the moments after birth between mother and child and between the baby and the entire family promotes well being, encourages breastfeeding and speeds recovery of the mother.