Sentences with phrase «kids time and practice»

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In times past it was not unusual for those who disaffiliated from a church to return to church practice when they got married and started thinking concretely ow to raise their kids..
The kids have swim team practice most days until 6:15 pm, and the time I have to get dinner ready and feed the family is even shorter than when they're in school.
Between juggling soccer practice, tutoring sessions, and newspaper, it's a wonder the kids will have time to sit down to dinner at all, -LSB-...]
But in practice, the staff saw that salad bar prep took less time than individually packaging produce into 1/2 cup portions, and that kids wasted less fruits and vegetables when they were able to take the portions they wanted — actually eating what they took.
«We are holding everyone accountable and kids have to earn their playing time by working hard in school, practice, the weight room, study hall and in the community.»
«Kids that have played football or baseball grasp the team concept, but it takes a lot of time and practice before they start understanding the dynamics of the sport and really getting it.»
Of course this is a bit harder when you have kids (and toys) and it's not always practical to go through this list every time you buy something, but it's a good practice to get into and will help to avoid unnecessary purchases in the future.
Many parents focus attention on their children's grades and extracurricular activities, such as by making sure kids study, do their homework, and get to soccer practice or dance lessons prepared and on time.
Like learning any second language, it takes practice and you have to start speaking before you are perfect, but with time and effort, you can be fluent in Parenting, relating to your kids with a deep and meaningful connection.
Beginner and experienced yogis will love the one - on - one time spent introducing their kids to the practice of yoga and helping them develop balance, mindfulness, and total zen, all while getting a workout.
Try these steps during the calm times — they can prevent problems before they start by helping kids learn and practice skills needed to manage the heat of the moment:
I practiced night time elimination communication with my kids and found that they always would stir right before they had to pee.
You have kids in school now that go straight from school to practice sometimes several times a week that have had their caloric intake cut via smaller portions at the school lunch to avoid giving too many calories to a sedentary child and I think that's the wrong approach.
It has been a great way to give my kids some extra fine motor practice and develop some other skills at the same time!
Kids have their lives so structured these days, from after school tutoring to soccer practice, that free time to explore and imagine their own games and learn from their friends is lost.
And as my kids get older, their schedules get even more hectic - during what I find to be the dinner «witching hour» of all sports practices and meal time hitting between 5 - 8 And as my kids get older, their schedules get even more hectic - during what I find to be the dinner «witching hour» of all sports practices and meal time hitting between 5 - 8 and meal time hitting between 5 - 8 pm!
But in practice, the staff saw that salad bar prep took less time than individually packaging produce into 1/2 cup portions, and that kids wasted less fruits and vegetables when they were able to take the portions they wanted — actually eating what they took.
Allows kids to practice hand / grasping skills, hand - eye coordination, gross motor skills such as tummy time, sitting, kneeling, standing, and more!
We give our kids so much of our time and I'm constantly practicing having a content and cheerful attitude.
• The need to exercising self - compassion as you process emotions • Emotional purging in a conscious way to move to an easier parenting journey • Moving passed mindfulness and consciousness to peacefulness • Functioning as a peaceful human being • Moving from «doing» to «being» • The value of peaceful presence, free of emotional trigger, for your kids • Modelling ownership of behavior for your kids • Peacefulness as a practice that takes time • Parenting as an extension of nature: gradually forging new pathways in your relationships and being expansive, not staying «stuck» • The healing power of authenticity with your kids • Aiming for perseverance and presence, not perfection • Exercising compassion for others and recognizing we don't know their struggles • Learning how not to try to control others and focus on self to remain peaceful • Journalling as a practice to release emotions • Finding opportunities for stillness • Releasing others from the responsibility for reading your mind • Shifting to a solution focus to create momentum • Fear: being curious about it to avoid being driven by it • Showing up in your own home to make a difference in the world • Practical ways to nourish yourself • Unconditional love — what does that look like?
Fifty years ago, kids spent most of their leisure time playing with other kids, giving them plenty of opportunity to practice their social skills and also receive the well documented benefits of play.
Helping your child practice and prepare for competition Trends Kids are becoming increasingly booked these days, and in addition to the time spent in lessons, there's practice and sometimes performance to take into account.
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.
Shame on my gender, because our kids need us right alongside the moms, especially during a time when we're all concerned with school safety, bullying, and best practices in education.
This on top of all the time taking my kids to practices in the evenings and games all across the state on the weekends.
I have been suggesting that coaches let kids run practices on a regular basis for a long time, both in my book Home Team Advantage and on MomsTeam.
I bet they would say one of the reasons they continued playing was because letting the kids run practices and engage in free play builds team spirit, gives them a chance to experiment without fear of being corrected by the coach, to be creative, to take chances and try new moves, and ultimately to do what kids everywhere have been doing for fun since the beginning of time: play.
They will give your kids life skills and also will give them practice figuring out how to manage their time.
Working mothers are expected to be «on» every time they're around their kids, but they're also supposed to be stellar employees who bring home the bacon and perfect homemakers who juggle pediatrician appointments and soccer practice with ease.
«Some of the best times I have watching these kids is during practices and not in the games.
Require kids to earn screen time by doing homework, chores, music or sports practice, playing outside, and so on.
Good thing I only had to buy 2 things... it was a practice run... but next time I'll bring the moby for the baby and the big kid will sit up top like she's always done!
Create food shapes, have a lunch time tea party, or practice kitchen skills and let your kids make their own lunch!
Kids practice jumping, balancing, leaping, and crawling by going through the obstacle course in the backyard of Tender Times Child Care in Wisconsin.
We had park time every day at lunch, shorter breaks mid-morning and mid-afternoon, with different things the kids could do in the church gymnasium where the camp was held (blocks, Legos, paper and crayons / markers, puzzles, balls and skipping ropes, or they could practice their music if they wanted to).
And even if this isn't a practice at your child's camp, it's worth it to have one big lunch box so your kids don't have to worry about losing lots of small containers and lids in the chaos of lunch tiAnd even if this isn't a practice at your child's camp, it's worth it to have one big lunch box so your kids don't have to worry about losing lots of small containers and lids in the chaos of lunch tiand lids in the chaos of lunch time.
While my girls are working in their kids» school workbooks, I encourage my 2 - year - old boy to practice sitting and looking at a book for 10 - 15 minutes at a time.
It's also important to understand that kids don't learn to swim in just a few lessons — it takes lots of time and plenty of practice.
From spelling test to PARCC, practice, practice, practice.A few weeks ago we had a parent meeting at my daughter's school informing us of what we needed to know before our kids took the PARCC test.That's when we received website information for the practice test.Daily Jala spent time on the site taking the practice test and getting familiar with the type of questions that would be asked and how to solve them.We both thought it was helpful because it gave her and myself insight on the testing process ahead of time.
Busy bags have long been a favorite way to sneak in fine motor practice because kids can use them over and over again getting in valuable practice each time they play.
The truth is, dads and kids can connect at any time — while doing dishes together, driving to soccer practice, or while running errands.
It takes time and practice to get to know your kids and enjoy them.
Between summer camps, soccer practices and play dates, summertime means transportation to and from different places, and multiple kids means multiple activities, drop - off points and pick - up times.
Well your mom squad gets that sometimes watching your kid jump for the 800th time in a row is ridiculously boring and they'll be the first ones to text you an angry face emoji when soccer practice is rescheduled for 10 the next morning.
«Yes some kids needs more time, most kids in our district need more time... but all of our teachers need more time to be more thoughtful about the practice and to prepare better and to learn from each other,» Urbanski said.
In our neighborhood, kids spend most of their time at sports practices or games or traveling to games and are not just playing in the neighborhood.
It is simple repetitive habits, practicing exercise regularly and consistently so you don't burn out on it, practicing eating whole, real foods every day — with room for life to happen and some deviation occasionally when you choose it — it is accountability and taking responsibility to keep going every day and making it as much a part of your LIFESTYLE as brushing your teeth and reading your kids a bed time story.
I've questioned that practice before, and my reasons still stand: I used to get strep as a kid, several times a year.
Some improvements, including larger yoga sessions with more kids, starting mornings relaxation techniques, and prioritizing mindfulness practices for both staff and kids during stressful times of the day, have already been implemented.
«PRACTICING SIMPLE YOGA POSTURES IS THE IDEAL WAY FOR KIDS TO NATURALLY UNWIND AND OBTAIN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AT THE SAME TIME
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