Sentences with phrase «increasing number of children have»

This is reflective of recent findings that an increasing number of children have a non-resident parent from birth (Wilson, 2010).

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There has been a tenfold increase in the number of unaccompanied children trying to enter the United States illegally since 2009.

During a dig that year, archaeologists found the remains of 42 children, a number that has since increased.

Thus, it's no surprise that in the past 20 years, the number of dads who stay home with children has dramatically increased and men in general are spending significantly more time parenting their children.

That would require the center to increase the number of staff per student but also would permit charging higher fees than the current weekly rate of $ 115 per full - day child and $ 78 for after - schoolers.

In fact, due to the rising costs of sports, the number of children who aren't physically active has increased to 17.6 percent.

As people are having children later in life, there is a greater chance that the college tuition bill for their kids will come due during their prime retirement savings years or, in an increasing number of cases, just as retirement approaches.

The increase of single mothers has increased the number of children who live in poverty.

In Canada the number of hours of children's programming per week actually increased between 1976 and 1985, but the CBC, Canada's public broadcasting network, recently has reduced its children's programming as part of overall cutbacks.

Dr. Don Colbert, a «divine health» expert who has appeared with Copeland in several broadcasts, then said the autism rate among children has increased with the number of childhood vaccinations.

Some examples: that «every single organic being around us may be said to be striving to the utmost to increase its numbers»; that «of the many individuals of any species which are periodically born, but a small number can survive»; that it is to a mother's «advantage» that her child should be adopted by another woman; that «no one is prepared to sacrifice his life for any single person, but... everyone will sacrifice it for more than two brothers, or four half - brothers or eight first cousins»; that «any variation in the least degree injurious [to a species] would be rigidly destroyed.»

The number of adults between thirty - five and forty - nine will have increased by seventy - five percent, and those between fifty and sixty - four, by twenty - seven percent (in contrast to only five percent increase among children and youth).

Changing values have interacted with worsening economic conditions to create increasing numbers of poor women and children.

With the decreasing numbers going to church and increasing numbers of a bortions, people living together without marrying, having children out of wedlock, «alternative» lifestyles, drug ad dictions, p o r n ography, etc.... I'd hardly call our country full of religious fervor.

With the rapid increase in single - sport specialization among children, orthopedic providers have seen a tremendous rise in the number of adult - type injuries in our young athletes, particularly anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears.

With the rapid increase in single - sport specialization among children, orthopaedic providers have seen a tremendous rise in the number of adult - type injuries in our young athletes, particularly anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears.

Many districts remain challenged by lunch periods that give children too little time to eat, and nearly half have used some strategies to expedite service, such as offering «grab and go» options, increasing the number of cashiers and adding more serving lines.

While the authors note that the recession is a huge issue, there are other, more disturbing social trends facing men, including the rise of men having children outside of marriage, the increase in men having children with numerous women and the growing numbers of divorced fathers.

The number of children's centres offering activities for fathers and their children across the borough has increased to 13 over the last twelve months.

If your baby hasn't been sick but her weight gain is slowing down while she's still growing in length, your child's doctor may suggest increasing the number of feedings.

The coalition has been awarded three grants over the past five years: Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease and Pulmonary Disease Grant with the goal of increasing the number of policies and practices that promote and support breastfeeding - friendly environments; Business Case for Breastfeeding Grant to educate employers on how to comply with the Workplace Accommodations for Nursing Mothers Act and a Women Infants and Children (WIC) Local Agency Breastfeeding Special Project Grant.

The program increases the number of fathers that contribute financially and emotionally to their children and improves their marriage - ability by helping the men successfully overcome the challenges that have led to their non-payment of child support.

Breast milk is a critical source of energy and nutrients during illness and reduces mortality among children who are malnourished.3 It reduces the risk of a number of acute and chronic diseases in early childhood and has long - term benefits for cardio - vascular health.4 In the context of HIV, early cessation of breastfeeding after six months is associated with increased serious morbidity, growth faltering, and increased mortality.5

The most recent estimates from local authorities put the number of home schooled children in the UK at more than 36,000 — a figure which has increased by 65 % over the past six years.

Now, though, the Texas Department of Agriculture inexplicably wants to take a huge step backwards in child nutrition by proposing: a return of deep fat fryers to our schools; a six-fold increase in the number of allowed junk food fundraising days; and the abolition of the «time and place» competitive food restrictions that have served our children well for over a decade.

Two days ago, New York Times national education correspondent Sam Dillon had a front page story on the sharp increase in the number of formerly middle class households now taking advantage of free or reduced price school lunches for their children, a stark indicator of the nation's current economic woes.

In recent years, the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders has increased, which may be in part due to increased awareness about the condition.

Instead, increasing numbers of up - and - comers have rejected tradition not legalizing their unions; even when they go on to have children.

Jessica Schalk, senior team leader at Feed My Starving Children, says the nonprofit has seen an increase in the number of kids opting to celebrate their birthdays there.

The number of things you have to worry about when raising children seems to increase with each passing year.

The economic downturn in recent years, which led to higher unemployment levels among fathers; the re-entry of mothers into the labor force; a growing number of parents working different schedules; and the escalating costs of child care are all cited as factors that have made fathers» increased child - rearing role more feasible and more necessary.

In the US, the Obama administration has funded a range of initiatives that require the use of evidence - based strategies in areas such as teen pregnancy prevention, home visiting, education and workforce innovation.2, 3 In the field of home visiting, an increasing number of programs have been rigorously evaluated and have demonstrated evidence of effectiveness in outcome domains such as parenting, maternal and child health, child development and school readiness, reductions in child maltreatment, and family economic self - sufficiency.4, 5,6

While 77 percent of children adopted from China are girls (2009), there has been an increase in the number of adopted boys, as they are prevalent in the special needs program.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that a minimum of $ 3.6 billion in medical expenses annually would be saved if the number of children breastfed for six months were to increase by 50 percent.

And, according to Share our Strength, the number of children going hungry has only increased from last year, perhaps an unsurprising finding given the growing economic insecurity many American families currently face.

Wouldn't they immediately call for removal of chocolate milk in schools, if data showed that it would increase the number of children choosing milk in scwould increase the number of children choosing milk in school?

The number of children and parents served by the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program has increased nearly five-fold since 2012, and the number of home visits provided has increased more than five-fold, with more than 3.3 million home visits provided over the past five years.

However, this exclusion may have lead to underestimating the number of fathers that had talked with their children's doctor because fathers with sole custody often have increased child - caretaking responsibilities.

Increased awareness of the nutritional and medical benefits of breastfeeding, including reduced incidence of infection and allergic reaction, 1 — 9 has led to its endorsement by medical and professional groups10 — 12 and to substantial increases in the number of women choosing to breastfeed.13, 14 A study of 300 British children showed that children who consumed breast milk in the early weeks of life also had significantly higher IQ scores at 7.5 to 8 years on an abbreviated version of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) than those who were not breastfed.15 The sample was made up of preterm infants fed breast milk or formula children showed that children who consumed breast milk in the early weeks of life also had significantly higher IQ scores at 7.5 to 8 years on an abbreviated version of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) than those who were not breastfed.15 The sample was made up of preterm infants fed breast milk or formula children who consumed breast milk in the early weeks of life also had significantly higher IQ scores at 7.5 to 8 years on an abbreviated version of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) than those who were not breastfed.15 The sample was made up of preterm infants fed breast milk or formula Children (WISC) than those who were not breastfed.15 The sample was made up of preterm infants fed breast milk or formula by tube.

In the last ten years, a number of studies have looked at the role of vitamin A in increasing children's resistance to infection, and in helping them to recover from illnesses such as diarrhoea, measles and acute respiratory - infections.

It fears the number of children living in households whose income has dropped below the minimum income standard (MIS) will increase dramatically as a result of the effect of government policies.

The number of children with food allergies has increased nearly 50 percent over the past 20 years, and the number of people with peanut and tree nut allergies has more than tripled in that time, the agency said.

He wondered why the number of street children keeps increasing when we have people at the helm of affairs.

Speaking at a Flying Start centre in Pembrokeshire First Minister, Carwyn Jones, said the number of children benefitting from Flying Start provision under Labour in Wales had increased from 18,000 to 33,000 contrasting with cuts by the Tories to Sure Start in England which has seen 720 centres close and the loss of 40,000 childcare places.

On the School Feeding Programme, he said, 17 schools benefitted last year and the number had increased to 28 as part of efforts to cover more schools to increase children's enrolment in Agona East.

In one of the richest counties in NY, the number of homeless people, individuals receiving food stamps, children on free or reduced lunch has increased.

In a Holyrood debate this afternoon, Alex Salmond, the Scottish First Minister, has tabled a motion recognising «that free school meals help tackle child poverty and promote child welfare and educational attainment; further recognises that free school meals save families at least # 330 per child per year; confirms its commitment to increasing the number of primary school pupils eligible for free school meals».

The public outcry and the criticism of social services which followed high profile cases of child abuse, such as those of Victoria Climbie and baby Peter Connelly, was reported to have resulted in increased numbers of children being taken into care as social workers erred on the side of caution.

the cost of trips and excursions has increased, with well over a quarter of parents now spending over # 200 per year and increasing numbers unable to afford to pay for their children to participate.

The budget will not include a number of items that Governor Cuomo had desired, including a minimum wage increase, the Dream Act, which would provide college aid for children of immigrants who came into the country illegally, and an education tax credit sought by, among others, the Catholic Church.