Sentences with phrase «encourage family conversation»

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When normal life events like teen - parent alienation, marital stress, mid-life crises, and decisions about elderly parents are hidden behind superficial relationships in a congregation, conversations that will encourage families to minister to one another are not likely to happen.

Focus on the Family said that the Day of Dialogue «will boast a new name while maintaining the same goal it's had since its 2005 inception: encouraging honest and respectful conversation among students about God's design for sexuality,» in a press release that is scheduled to go out Thursday.

Sunday Super Movement is a virtual blogger's progressive dinner party encouraging families to gather around the table and connect though food and conversation.

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.

Health care providers are encouraged to have open and nonjudgmental conversations with families about their sleep practices.

I would encourage you to have those conversations with your closest family and caregivers to make sure they are on board.

I'm also sharing a list of topics to bring up around your family that encourage conversation that doesn't turn angry or awkward.

For productive parent - teacher conferences, teachers can team up with students» families, encouraging them to take a more active role in driving the conversation.

It isn't just about ensuring a family has the opportunity to learn about the school; it's about ensuring we are doing everything we can to encourage those conversations to happen.

He also encourages family travel, multi-generational conversations, and the instillation of generous and empathetic impulses.

Additional equity work has included encouraging more involvement from African American families, facilitating courageous conversations among parents, and encouraging the PTA to become more diverse.

CHOW DOWN AND LISTEN UP: The nonprofit oral history project StoryCorps has launched a new initiative, the Great Thanksgiving Listen [http://bit.ly/1NnDL04], asking high school teachers to encourage their students to sit down over the Thanksgiving holiday and record a meaningful conversation with an older family or community member.

The title comes from a conversation that takes place early in the book, just after the grandparents of the immigrant family, Frederick and Jette Meisenheimer, arrive in America, when one of the first people they meet encourages them to be «good Americans.»

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of American Art, Hartford * † Saturday, May 10 Free Admission Free family programs 10 am - 1 pm Explore art with your family, encourage creativity, and expand your imagination through conversation and discovery.

Still, he says, «I try to encourage clients to have conversations with their families.»

• Proficient in providing personal and practical support to residents with a wide range of illnesses and disabilities • Highly familiar with providing assistance with mobility, incontinence and hygiene management • Adept at promoting mental and physical activities by engaging them in conversation and encouraging them to participate in recreational activities • Qualified to provide support and education to patients and families regarding home care and assistance

No matter your stage in the adoption process — whether you're just considering adoption, or if you've been a part of an adoptive family for years — we hope these webinars and events encourage meaningful conversations within your household or office.

Although I've worked with members of my own «internal family system» through thoughtfulness and conversation with friends, you've encouraged me to begin writing my internal dialogue.

Creating a sense of community topics encourage conversations between educators, children, families and community to develop relationships and create a sense of community.

According to the site, «The Strengths Exchange brings together stories of character strengths from children, teenagers and parents across different countries to encourage families to start conversations about the strengths within them.»

Encourage conversations about the online activities in which all family members engage, so that you can positively influence online behaviour.

Because of this fairly new phenomenon, Heartland Family Service is encouraging families to have conversations about healthy mobile game activity as part of Problem Gambling Awareness Month in March.

It wasn't like I grew up well - adjusted in a healthy family environment either, but rather I never had a conversation with any parent figure saying my voice mattered and encouraging me to talk about what I was feeling.

Open - plan kitchens encourage a sociable lifestyle, bringing family and friends together to enjoy good food and great conversation.

This circular stone fireplace encourages conversation and accommodates larger groups of friends and family.