Sentences with phrase «kids skills they lack»

How it works: The program gives kids skills they lack — from social skills to executive - function skills — instead of using a reward - and - punishment system.

Not exact matches

I think my parents were too afraid to take us as kids (4 girls = a LOT of complaining), and now as a quasi-adult I'm worried to go with friends and completely ruin their trip due to my lack of camping skills.

In this second group, there's the «introverted» type, who lacks the interpersonal skills necessary to court a child, so he forcibly molests very young children, or makes obscene phone calls, or exposes himself to kids, or wanders through cyberspace chat rooms talking to children and fellow pedophiles.

We all want our kids to do well in school and to master certain skills and concepts, but our largely singular focus on academic achievement has resulted in a lack of attention to other components of a successful life — the ability to be independent, adaptable, ethical, and engaged critical thinkers.

These same «kids» go out into the workplace lacking the very skills valued there — things like problem solving, creativity, resilience, and perseverance, not to mention good mental health.

If this is the case, it might help to ask yourself if your child is lacking any vital social skills and if perhaps this is the reason that other kids are not responding positively to him.

In fact, many teens are becoming «boomerang kids» because they lack life skills.

But sometimes kids are excluded because they are lacking proper social skills.

Kids who lack coping skills may turn to unhealthy options, like food or even alcohol.

There is something very manipulative about those ads since kids lack the critical thinking skills of adults.

And sometimes kids who are rejected by others or lack social skills don't understand the dynamics of rough play, so it can be helpful to have a watchful adult nearby.

(And kids, especially younger kids, will simply lack the fine motor skills necessary to color those tiny spaces.)

Sometimes kids swear because they lack some of the important life skills, like communication skills and social skills.

Other kids who lack problem - solving skills spring into action without recognizing their choices.

A 2010 study published in Behaviour Research and Therapy found that kids who lack problem - solving skills may be at a higher risk of depression and suicidality.

Kids who lack problem - solving skills may avoid taking action when faced with a problem.

At least, not when you take into account their lack of parenting skills or interest in the well - being of their kids.

Following directions is also an important skill for a preschooler and as I've noticed my kids lack in this department.

An admittedly small study in Great Britain has found that many kindergarten - age kids lack the kind of balance, motor skills and reflexes of kids even just six years ago.

Many kids today also lack stamina and miss the chance to develop gross motor skills because of screen time.

You want your children to be honest, but because they lack fully developed social skills, kids» comments can sometimes be hurtful, embarrassing or reveal way too much information.

«We anticipated that kids who had poor English skills at the start due to a lack of exposure at home would be doing well by Year 2, but actually, their poor outcomes persisted.

EU Kids Online's research shows that children are now going online at a younger and younger age, and that young children's lack of technical, critical and social skills may pose a greater risk»

Some of our kids aren't what one might consider outgoing or friendly due to a lack of self - confidence or in some cases a deficit in social skills.

The lack of coping skills and the increase of online harassment makes these kids more vulnerable than ever before.

Many kids lack the skills to do anything tangible with what they know

«We anticipated that kids who had poor English skills at the start due to a lack of exposure at home would be doing well by Year 2, but actually, their poor outcomes persisted.

Although one can find heroic exceptions here and there (generally in schools led by extraordinary, beat - the - odds and damn - the - torpedoes principals), far too many public schools in tough neighborhoods and poor communities fail to get beyond the challenges of discipline, truancy, turnover of both students and staff, the ever - present risk of drop - outs, students» lack of basic skills, and such fundamental human needs as feeding breakfast to kids who come to school with empty stomachs.

Moreover, as Robert Putnam demonstrates in his new book Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis, 6 too many of our young people lack access to opportunities to find their talent for art, music, athletics, and other abilities — opportunities that help them develop vital skills and build connections and relationships to adults.

If that's all a teacher is able to provide their students — either due to lack of resources, or over-capacity issues in the classroom, or a high proportion of students who struggle with family, cultural or financial issues — then at the very least these kids would have the basics; the skills necessary to move forward in their educational pursuits.

While perfect for kids, this may be a problem for the older gamers who want to play, as there is a total lack of urgency or skill level required.

Worse yet, I scowled at the screen whenever I was felled, not at my lack of skill or the finesse of my opponent, but rather because of a stupid - ass «sleeping kid and lame devil» meme that popped up.

In this inaugural edition of Collaborative Problem Solving at Home, Dr. Greene describes how challenging kids come to be challenging: they're lacking the skills

Specifically, the CPS approach focuses on teaching the neurocognitive skills that challenging kids lack related to problem solving, flexibility, and frustration tolerance.

Some children from high conflict divorces want to bring attention to how horrible they feel, but like most kids lack the skills and the ability to truly stand up for themselves.

Despite the skills, kids lack common knowledge and intuition.