It's one thing to see a special
needs child struggling and another to understand those struggles.
Not exact matches
Children learn by example, so if they see you
struggling with poor body image, they'll almost certainly get the message that they
need to meet a certain physical ideal to feel comfortable in their own skin.
The representative's report, Tragedy in Waiting: How B.C.'s mental health system failed one First Nations youth, reveals a system
struggling to offer basic services to
children in
need through the story of a
child who committed suicide after he was unable to access basic mental health services.
Of course they are going to «
struggle» in the sense that they are males with a sex drive, and they will notice beautiful women and be attracted to them, but there's no
need to condition my little boys to notice every time a woman is dressed «immodestly,» as I was as a
child, pointing out «inappropriately dressed» women at the beach in bikinis, or drawing attention to every hint of cleavage, bare midriffs or even tight pants.
Single mothers likely know the
struggle of raising a
child alone; there's no
need to remind them with a condescending glance or sermon meant to induce shame.
By extension every good deed, every
struggle for justice and deliverance from oppression, every effort to care for and show concern about those who are in
need, will be not merely a reflection of the divine mercy and righteousness but also an instrument for the bringing about of just such shalom or «abundance of life» for God's human
children, So one might go on, almost without ceasing, to show that response in faith to the action of God in this vivid moment has its implications and applications for the whole range of human life and experience.
We may put ourselves on a list to adopt
children with disabilities in order to provide a backup for someone who is
struggling with the decision, Churches tempted to aim for yuppie - friendly perfection in their church pageants and Sunday school instead may
need to reconfigure the expectations of the parents they seek to attract.
For even in the
struggle between the cute and the cool, between desire and restraint, between
children and adults, we
need not
struggle as those who have no hope.
In sum, The National GRACE Center will improve undergraduate and graduate training of Christians entering
child protection careers; improve the ability of the Christian community to respond in a godly manner to the
needs of
child abuse victims, and provide training and technical assistance to churches
struggling to address the sin of
child abuse.
They attend to scripture;
struggle to discern the gospel's call and demand on them and their congregations in particular contexts; lead worship, preach and teach; respond to requests for help of all kinds from myriad people in
need; live with
children, youth and adults through life cycles marked by both great joy and profound sadness; and take responsibility for the unending work of running an organization with buildings, budgets, and public relations and personnel issues.
He thinks a combination of both, could be just what it
needs, stating it would mean, «more to those
struggling to cope with some of life's most basic problems, like keeping up with payments on the mortgage or the car, or coping with the care of sick
children.»
Yeah, fasting and praying so that health care can be denied sick
children, so that taxes can be lowered on the rich and raised on
struggling middle - class families... praying that education loan programs be gutted and that social services for people in
need get eliminated.
It shows how Sarah herself was
struggling with having a
child with special
needs.
All men have the
need and the obligation to participate not only in the
struggle for the liberation of man from all forms of oppression, exploitation and ignorance, but also in the positive effort to master all wisdom and power in love so that all may attain to the fullness of the liberty of the
children of God.28
Children often don't fully understand the
need for change, and adults who are set in their choices for snacks and lunches may
struggle with the adaptations.
Author Amy McCready writes that many parents
struggle to say «No» to their
children when they most
need to hear it in order to develop compassion and gratitude.
Amy McCready, author of «The Me, Me, Me Epidemic» (Tarcher / Penguin, $ 26.95), writes that many parents
struggle to say «No» to their
children when they most
need to hear it in order to develop compassion and gratitude.
Unfortunately, what this teaches your
child is that he doesn't
need to
struggle through the tough stuff; he never has to push through anything hard, because the hard things are always solved for him.
If your
child is stressed or
struggling, or is behaving badly - they
need to learn problem solving for kids to find better ways to get what they
need.
If you notice your
child struggling with unique flavors and textures, you may
need to slow down your steps a little bit more and introduce solids much more slowly.
For now, let's keep it general because there are so many people who can give an account much like mine of how wrapping helped bring them up from postpartum mood disorders, or
struggles with relationships, special
needs children, high
needs and sensory issues, or securing attachment again after developmental leaps or time apart.
When a parent gets locked in a power
struggle with a
child of any age, the parent is the one that
needs to have sufficient skills to avoid and manage it.
Let your
children see you giving generously — whether that's opening your home up to those in
need, serving in a local soup kitchen, going on a missions trip, giving to a charity near and dear to your heart, or sacrificing time and effort to help someone who is
struggling.
Whether you're
struggling with defiant behavior or
need support establishing boundaries, giving effective consequences or remaining calm, our full range of learning programs helps you create healthy changes in your relationship with your
child — right in your own home.
Whether your
child is
struggling with clinical depression or experiencing a rough patch in their development, as parents we
need to be on alert to support our teen and determine what sort of help is
needed.
The dramatic drop by the six - month mark reflects the interplay of a number of factors:
struggles with the mechanics at the beginning; the
need to attend to older
children; the difficulties of maintaining breast - feeding upon the return to work; the embarrassment of baring a breast in public places.
If you want to avoid homework
struggles with your k - 12 age
child, you will
need to make sure you have a homework routine that works in place.
If your
child struggles to solve problems, resolve conflict, or ask for help, he may be using aggression as a way to get his
needs met.
Many parents want to help their
child understand that they don't
need to tease or make fun of people with special
needs, nor should they ignore them or pretend they don't see someone
struggling.
When learning about a
child's diagnosis or meeting a
child with a special
need for the first time, we often
struggle to find the right words.
The story he tells about his family's journey through adopting and gently parenting his daughter, Elena, is an inspiration to all parents
struggling through the newborn phase, coping with the realities of a special -
needs child, or hoping to parent their
children in a more healthy way than they themselves were raised.
So I think we
need to do more work as a society in the early years, figure out ways to support families, especially
struggling families, in the first few years of a
child's life.
What we
need to add to the reform equation, Tough argues, is a system of supports for
children struggling with the effects of the trauma and stress of poverty.
Some kids
struggle through, but others
need help from a
child therapist to help them work through their complex emotions.
Whether you are transitioning a young
child from their crib to a bed, trying to keep a
child in bed through the night,
needing to convince your
child not to wake up at the crack of dawn, or
struggling to sleep - train a
child of any age who is on the Autism Spectrum, sometimes a parent just
needs a little help teaching healthy sleep habits.
For example, a
child who
struggles with sensory motor integration or who has autism can be working on the very same four facets of Emotional Intelligence * (EI) right alongside a
child for whom self - control, sitting quietly and / or perceiving another person's
needs come easily, it's just going to look a little different.
If you are really
struggling with a
child who has been sleeping poorly for some time you may
need to reach out to a sleep consultant for help.
Sometimes, you
need to allow your
children to feel disappointment,
struggle, or even fail at a task.
A parent using the Trainer / Coach role understands that
children will
struggle — and that many times you
need to let them
struggle.
Is there something you're
struggling with, have concerns with for your
child, or just
need to talk?
But even if your
child doesn't confide in you, some signs can indicate that he or she is
struggling emotionally — whether due to rape or something else — and
needs your help.
I also know, from experience, that being alone with
children all day can be demanding at times - we all
need stimulating ideas and encouragement, whether we are mom - teachers or professional teachers and so I hope that by sharing my joys and
struggles in the Homeschooling pages, that I will lift you above the level of dirty finger marks and spilt milk and give you the motivation and inspiration you
need to teach and train your
children well.
You still may
need regular tissues for some situations, but using Boogie Wipes when you can should mean that your little one's nose is less irritated, and you spend less time
struggling to wipe a wiggly
child's nose.
Children need parents to provide unquestioned leadership as they
struggle to learn self - discipline.
If exceptions
need to occasionally be made, expect that two nights later you'll be
struggling with your
child to fall asleep.
As an adoption coach, I know how other families
struggle to locate resources that understand adoption and are attuned to the
needs of
child and parents — both adoptive and birth parents.
Whether it's an older
child having difficulty adjusting to the new baby, or the mom herself
struggling to meet everyone's
needs, our API group meetings frequently come back to this topic and to the guilt surrounding it.
We can work together to look ahead and assist you in laying a healthy foundation for future sleep, or if you are
struggling with sleep issues in a baby or older
child, we will discuss your family's
needs, review your history and create an individualized plan and strategy to encourage independent sleep in your baby.
If your
child struggles socially, you may wish to talk frankly with the parents of his friends about your
child's
needs.
Parents often
struggle to find healthier options that will satisfy their
child's sweet tooth, while still providing some of the many nutrients their growing bodies
need.