Sentences with phrase «more troubled children»

Our population of low - skill workers has more troubled families and more troubled children, and has seen stagnant wages over the last thirty years.

Not exact matches

Even more troubling was the fact that nearly half of respondents with children that could actually benefit from the plan drew blanks.

Speaking in abstract terms about blank, amorphous «innocent lives» keeps us from confronting the reality that if most of these children are born at or near the poverty line, then the lives we are saving are more likely to be troubled ones, and if nothing changes, those lives will get caught in vicious cycles powered by poverty and systemic racism.

These were his kids, an older and more troubled bunch than those he had catechized in Children's Village.

Poor children are less healthy, less involved in school, more likely to drop out of school, more likely to get in trouble with the law, and much more likely to die prematurely.

In 1969 Pollak sought an interview with Bettelheim because he wanted to learn more about his brother Stephen, who had been a student at Bettelheim's famous home for emotionally troubled children.

As more children grow up without both a mother and father in the home, more end up in need or in trouble.

Children of single - parent families are far more likely even when they are not poor to do badly in school, get in trouble with the law, have poor mental and physical health, and have marital difficulties later in life.

I am deeply troubled that the Holy See seems more interested in covering its holy butt, than bringing to justice those that would hurt children.

When children run into trouble in school, either academically or in the realm of behavior, most schools respond by imposing more control on them, not less, further diminishing their fragile sense of autonomy.

It was almost as if we'd been given the wrong child so I thought if I have to go looking for trouble, let me do it with a MFM who can offer a more thorough scan.

If you find your child is having trouble actually working during their homework time, find out if they need help understanding their work or if they just need more motivation to get their work done.

Studies show children who skip breakfast are more likely to have trouble concentrating in the afternoon and they're more likely to feel fatigued.

Researchers have found that parents and children ask fewer questions when reading an e-book together, and children have more trouble following along.

Strolling with two children is now easier, trouble - free and more enjoyable with Joovy.

Because there is self - directed learning, some may think Montessori won't work well for a more rambunctious child, but the order and calmness may actually impose some stability for a kid who otherwise has trouble slowing down.

Oversee them intently and be careful about their safety and take safety measures to avoid any hazard or trouble during cooking, apart from all that's going on, it is you who the children are looking up to and if you have a smile on your face, they will light up as well and take part more enthusiastically than ever.

are being sent is more of a «if you don't breastfeed you're a bad parent», than «if you are having trouble breastfeeding, please try * this * before resorting to formula, because breastmilk really is the best thing for your child.»

Most young children have trouble with sharing, and kids are less — not more — likely to share after the toddler stage (Hay et al 1991).

Also contact your pediatrician if your child develops a barking cough, if he has trouble eating or drinking or if the symptoms of congestion last for more than 10 days.

If however, your child becomes more upset (crying, clinging, having trouble sleeping, or sleeping independently) when you try to discuss or work on the fear, or the fear and avoidance seems to be intensifying or even spreading to other situations, then this may be more than a phase and you and / or your child may benefit from professional consultation with a child anxiety expert.

Christie - Mizell began the research thinking that mothers» work hours — since mothers overwhelmingly are the ones to care for and monitor children — would be more likely to have an impact on whether children exhibited bullying behavior such as being cruel to others, being disobedient at school, hanging around kids who get in trouble, having a very strong temper and not being sorry for misbehaving.

For more tips on taming troubling transitions with your children, read the full Care.com interview with Dr. Mercer below.

If a particular assignment is giving your child more trouble than others, send a note to the teacher pointing out the difficulties.

If your child is having coughing fits and coughs repeatedly in one breath, even encounters trouble in breathing, then, she might have had a cold for more than one week.

If you're still having trouble getting baby to sleep in crib after co sleeping, you may need to speak with your child's pediatrician for more suggestions.

And some studies suggest that children who've been exposed to tobacco smoke are more likely to have trouble learning and to develop behavior problems like hyperactivity and attention deficit disorder.

Plus, children who have night terrors are more likely to have troubles with sleepwalking or wetting the bed.

If your child's behavior is disrupting your family or getting him in trouble in school, something more might be going on.

There is nothing more troubling to a parent than a child not eating and / or growing.

Having your child around if you're worried about possible complications could intensify your stress and cause more troubles than it's worth.

Though some children have more difficulty than others learning, there are certain signs of trouble that need to be looked at more carefully.

That's when teachers and parents are more likely to notice problems such as a child having trouble holding a pencil properly or working with numbers or learning to read.

As a rule of thumb, if a bike weighs more than 30 % of your child's weight, they will have trouble manoeuvring it.

Looks more like a «toy» than the other models we tested; this may cause trouble for a child eager to keep up with an older sibling who has a sleek metallic scooter.

Children who suck their thumbs vigorously and for long periods are more likely to have trouble with their teeth than those who do it placidly and rarely.

Therefore, I am more worried when my children get into this trouble.

Trust me; this challenge will seem like a dream once your child is older and getting into more trouble.

It is not unusual for children to occasionally have trouble sleeping, but in some cases, children have more significant sleep issues that may require treatment.

It can also help ease your feelings of parental guilt that can be caused by needing to neglect your more stable children in favor of caring for their troubled sibling.

If you'd like more information about how to listen to the emotions that cause children to have trouble sleeping, check out my post here, Sleeping Through The Night.

According to a separate study carried out by researchers Amato and Rivera, children whose fathers are actively involved in their care are more likely to perform well at school, stay out of trouble and have greater self - esteem.

However, instead of viewing their teething as double trouble, Dubray — who also has a 4-1/2 - year - old son, Luc — takes solace in having a little more veteran's know - how this time around: «Teething with the twins has been easier since I understood it from having a child before,» she says.

Sometimes there are times when the baby sleeps more than normal; some children have trouble waking up.

In Kim West's book The Sleep Lady's Good Night, Sleep Tight she comments «Often in my practice I've found the unusually alert, bright, and aware children tend to have a little more trouble learning to sleep» (p. 41).

That being said, if you feel your child is troubled by excessive gassiness, seems to spit up more frequently when you eat certain foods, or has bloody or mucusy stools, you may want to try eliminating dairy or wheat.

And if you have more than one child, you really are in big trouble.

Whether your back trouble happens frequently or just every now and then, it's a good idea to keep these suggestions in mind to help make your babywearing experience much more comfortable for you and safer for both you and your child as well.

And if some more serious storm is on your child's horizon, chances are this question - asking habit will help you see the trouble coming sooner.

As your child gets older and more mobile, a play yard can keep him out of trouble when you're getting ready for work or making dinner.