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Youth lax programs don't hesitate to ban zones and long sticks on defense, switch players from position to position or do whatever else it takes to keep kids engaged without changing the essence of the game.

A recent study showed that more than 75 percent of parents said they wished teachers would tell them more about the dangers of the «summer slide» and provide tips on how to keep their kids» minds engaged.

On this call, API founders Lysa Parker and Barbara Nicholson talk with Lu about how: — our «flaws» are actually pathways to raising resilient, secure, connected kids; — without an awareness of how our story drives our fears, our kids re-enact it; — without self - understanding and empathy, parents then tend to manage rather than engage, control rather than connect, in a chronic practice of «defensive parenting»; — we can turn our old wounds to new wisdom and free our kids from repeating our stories; — the gift of our anger, fear, doubt, chaos, anxiety, struggles, and conflicts is that they can shed compassionate light on our old wounds and we can use this light to «heal» our inner conflicts, and pave our path for ourselves and our kids; and — doing this paving work «keeps our light on»... and our children's light on, and teaches them the power of forgiveness, humility, and humanitOn this call, API founders Lysa Parker and Barbara Nicholson talk with Lu about how: — our «flaws» are actually pathways to raising resilient, secure, connected kids; — without an awareness of how our story drives our fears, our kids re-enact it; — without self - understanding and empathy, parents then tend to manage rather than engage, control rather than connect, in a chronic practice of «defensive parenting»; — we can turn our old wounds to new wisdom and free our kids from repeating our stories; — the gift of our anger, fear, doubt, chaos, anxiety, struggles, and conflicts is that they can shed compassionate light on our old wounds and we can use this light to «heal» our inner conflicts, and pave our path for ourselves and our kids; and — doing this paving work «keeps our light on»... and our children's light on, and teaches them the power of forgiveness, humility, and humaniton our old wounds and we can use this light to «heal» our inner conflicts, and pave our path for ourselves and our kids; and — doing this paving work «keeps our light on»... and our children's light on, and teaches them the power of forgiveness, humility, and humaniton»... and our children's light on, and teaches them the power of forgiveness, humility, and humaniton, and teaches them the power of forgiveness, humility, and humanity.

One of the most pressing challenges for youth basketball coaches is running practices that keep kids engaged and excited — every time they step on the floor.

Keep in mind that in writing this kind of editorial (and in making her White House statement on Monday), the First Lady is engaging in an unusually political discourse, in that she's specifically taking issue with Republican - backed efforts to gut the Healthy, Hunger - Free Kids Act.

Once the final school bell of the year rings, keeping the kids engaged and occupied for the next three months lies solely on you and whatever childcare you've lined up for the summer.

I may not be able to save you from the pain of stepping on Legos barefoot, but I'm here to share some simple tips that work for us to minimize toy clutter AND to keep kids more engaged in the toys they have.

With 3 exciting game modes and 6 games to choose from, Movi keeps kids thinking, whether he's asking them questions to engage their critical thinking skills, prompting them to follow directions to a fun game, or getting silly on the dance floor showing off his moves.

All of these science experiments for kids include hands on activities to keep kids engaged in learning and excited.

A postpartum doula keeps up on your laundry, prepares nutritious snacks and meals, keeps the dishes clean and your older kids engaged and on routine.

You need a resource at your fingertips that will keep your kids engaged and learning without all the guesswork on your end.

With combat that is just easy enough to engage the younger crowd, borrowed elements that keep the game from being boring, and a storyline that the kids already love, Eragon on the DS makes for an adequate movie - licensed RPG - lite for adventuring tweens everywhere.

The challenges facing a new teacher are clear: how to write a strong lesson plan, how to master the fine art of lesson delivery and how to keep kids engaged in a positive classroom environment are all high on the list.

Keep kids engaged as active listeners by calling on someone to give the gist of what was just discussed / discovered / questioned.

Also check out Preventing Summer Slide (on a Budget) for fun, low - cost ideas to keep kids engaged in learning through the dog days of summer.

It focuses on strategies to keep kids in school and engaged — from a rich curriculum to restorative justice to wraparound supports — so that every student has a fair shot to reach his or her potential.

Ms. McGee shared, «My kids are aware of the expectations and responsibilities when using the flexible seating areas and embrace the independence and self - awareness that comes along with it; it truly helps to keep them engaged, aware, and on task.

«Engaging Families» was part of the «Keeping Kids on Track» initiative, a broader effort by United Way to ensure that young people graduated from high school prepared to lead successful lives.

It's about making a life - changing difference for students by staying involved in all aspects of the work, ensuring that policies successfully reach classrooms, and keeping parents engaged in order to build lasting, systemic momentum focused on what's best for kids.

It also puts some pressure on the school to keep kids engaged, so responsibility is shared.

The Entertainment Package that's on offer in addition to either the Tech or Advance Packages might help you keep the kids engaged and fuss free on longer trips; it gets you a 9 - inch rear color screen, DVD player, dual wireless headphones, a remote and a 115 - volt household - style AC plug.;

Of course, there will be no dearth of content and apps to keep the kids engaged with the tablet, with the kids section of the Good E-Reader App Store also offering a host of interesting apps to be downloaded on the device.