Sentences with phrase «other modern children»

Yet, unlike other modern children's fiction, this is a world so full of its own inventive twists.

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But it does not recognize the amazing diversity of ways that Canadian families come together to raise their children - the grandparents who spend their retirements pushing strollers, the parents who juggle shifts so that someone is always home for the kids, the single parents and blended families and other complexities of modern life.

I can fully understand why Christopher Hitchens and other athiest writers consider many of the teachings of modern Christianity child abuse.

Many other modern interpreters of marriage have made the same mistake, and so have many people in American churches, who are tempted to join with Coontz and insist that couples get married for reasons of love alone, Economic, kinship and network issues and even the desire to have children are sometimes seen as contaminations of the purity of marital love.

How ironic that such a peaceful mantra would actually serve to cause even more grief and suffering (let me point at the middle east for example, KKK, slavery in the U.S. (to some extent), Holocaust and other forms of religious persecution, and finally the manipulation of peasants to fill up the coffers of child molesting Popes... which makes modern politicians of this day look like a Saint).

The social functioning of many other retarded children can be improved greatly by guidance, training, and modern rehabilitative procedures.

And Exodus 21: 20 clearly gives notes on what should happen when a slave is beaten to the point of death or near death, not to mention the other rules of who should be set free, what to do with the slaves» children, how many years to keep a slave... It doesn't sound very different at all from our modern view of slavery.

In our modern, fragmented societies, where families are often isolated from the help of extended family members or other close communities, it can indeed be a burden for some families who have many children.

The most influential developmental scientist of modern times, Urie Bronfenbrenner, said that the degree to which parents can affect their children's development depends in large part on the more remote forces in their environment — the culture and policies that are the «blueprint» for all the other forces in children's lives.

Thanks to modern technology, parents today can encourage their young children's growing minds with the help of applications for iPhones, iPads and other types of smart devices.

But when I asked this question yesterday at our Food Services Parent Advisory Committee meeting, I learned that not only does stigma remain a real issue at some schools, there's now a troubling, modern - day twist on the problem: on some campuses, hapless kids standing in the federally reimbursable meal line are having their pictures taken by other students» cell phones, with the photos then uploaded to Facebook and / or texted around the school along with disparaging messages about the child's economic status.

When we think of all the horror stories we've been told about what will happen if we don't follow a laundry list of rules about how to raise our children in today's modern, Western society, you can bet that pretty much none of it applied to our early ancestors (or even other cultures today).

With modern technology, your child will be able to grasp new and exciting concepts that previously were unavailable to any other generation.

Stepfathers are widespread not only in modern industrial societies but also in subsistence - level societies as well.6, 51,52 Many studies have found that, compared with resident biological fathers, stepfathers invest less in the children who live with them, both in the United States37, 39,53 and other cultures.54 - 56 Stepchildren are more likely to have emotional and behavioural problems than resident genetic offspring, 39,40 although there is evidence that children who have close relationships with their stepfathers have better outcomes.41, 57

Their mission is to serve babies, children and adults in need whose caregivers have to choose between food and diapers, by providing modern cloth diaper systems and other needed clothing.

That's because a trial like this one is almost without precedent in modern medical research: It involves giving children a vaccine that is almost certain not to benefit them, and that might harm them, all to protect other children from an unlikely scenario — a large - scale anthrax attack.

A wealth of new studies, she said, suggest that children learn language from listening to others but are not as well - equipped as adults to cope with the cacophony of modern life.

As the ancestors of modern humans made their way out of Africa to other parts of the world many thousands of years ago, they met up and in some cases had children with other forms of humans, including the Neanderthals and Denisovans.

While some children withstand the assaults of modern life relatively unscathed, the child with autism has neurologically - based reactions to foods, vaccines, viruses, environmental chemicals, or other immune triggers.

In fact, to modern eyes, Randolph Scott's character, Randolph Morgan, seems like an insufferable prig when he constantly lectures his artist girlfriend Cynthia Warren (Daniels) that «you can't change the rules» — in other words, women were meant for marriage and child - rearing, not successful careers.

At its center are two children of the Nuclear Age — one a savvy, cynical, modern L.A. woman; the other an innocent, naïve young man cocooned...

I'll show it to my children because it's a film about female friendship and lord knows there aren't enough of those, and I'll show it to significant others, because if they don't swoon a little as Frances dances to «Modern Love,» or beam at the final shot, then I won't be entirely sure it's going to work out.

Other newly featured stuff to look out for: Marie Antoinette, which solidified Sofia Coppola among my favorite directors, hidden gem of a B - movie film noir The Narrow Margin, incredible modern melodrama Little Children, and D.W. Griffith silent epic Orphans of the Storm.

Here at Just Enough UK, we provide schools with workshops on key topics such as Modern day slavery, Radicalisation, Hate crime, Inclusion and other issues facing modern day chiModern day slavery, Radicalisation, Hate crime, Inclusion and other issues facing modern day chimodern day children.

Many are now prepared to take a modern approach to nurture well - rounded and society ready children who care for others.

Many are prepared to take a modern approach to nurture well - rounded and society - ready children who care for others.

I guess that they were fed up with the teachers union demanding resources to help students like modern technology, modern text books, special services for children who lag behind others, manageable class sizes, accountability from administrators, fair treatment of the students and faculty, certification requirements for teachers, and decent wages.

But the teachers» complaints go far beyond compensation, and when viewed in the context of their other demands, it's clear that the strike gets at the heart of some of the biggest issues facing America's children: access to effective teachers, high - quality learning materials, and modern facilities.

Others see a big problem in it thinking that it can lead to the bigger problem that modern children face more and more frequently: child obesity.

In modern America, the dog is usually not left alone with other pets and children unless the adult / trainer is present.

Whether your goals include simple manners at home or a wish to not be dragged down the street during walks, child and dog safety or an end to growling and barking at other dogs or strangers, Bright Dogs Modern Training & Behavior can help your dog shine her brightest.

The other portion of the villa complex, known as «Casetta» provides a great space for visiting families; being equipped with a small Living room, a Kitchenette with only a microwave and fridge, a Twin Joinable lake view bedroom, a lake view child's bedroom with 2 Single beds above one another (both bedrooms feature cooling fans) and a modern family bathroom with bath tub.

The modern Holiday Inn Melaka is a four - star property with an impressive range of hotel amenities to cater for the needs of different types of traveller.Located right in the heart of Banda Hilir, Melaka, it is right behind the cluster of the citys urban shopping centres - Mahkota Parade, Hatten Squares and Shoppes and Dataran Pahlawan, with other world - famous attractions such as The Stadthuys and Jonker Street within ten minutes drive.Hotel facilities include an outdoor infinity - edge swimming pool (with an accompanying childrens pool), a fully - fledged fitness centre, a spa offering reflexology and traditional massages, and two on - site F&B outlets: es.sense Kitchen serving daily Continental buffet breakfast; and Sirocco Italian Kitchen featuring an open kitchen with a wood - fire pizza oven and an impressive list of wines and cocktails.

The modern world has proven just how great the appeal for more advanced games fit for the young minds of today has become, the old shovelware nonsense of the past has been surpassed by fun, entertaining, and thoroughly educational games like space tactics game FTL, rocket science themed masterpiece Kerbal Space Program, and even the popularity of, while darker and more advanced (and for older children) than the other two, the insane popularity of the horror franchise Five Nights at Freddy's and its habit of making the players work and dig for its story elements which have created communities of amateur sleuths.

When he published The Sexuality of Christ in Renaissance Art and in Modern Oblivion, his 1983 classic on cultural and aesthetic repression, the New York Times summed up that «the book grew out of a question that had apparently occurred to no other modern scholar: Why is it that in so many Renaissance paintings of the Madonna and Child, the infant Jesus's genitals are actively displayed to viewers both within and without the picture?&Modern Oblivion, his 1983 classic on cultural and aesthetic repression, the New York Times summed up that «the book grew out of a question that had apparently occurred to no other modern scholar: Why is it that in so many Renaissance paintings of the Madonna and Child, the infant Jesus's genitals are actively displayed to viewers both within and without the picture?&modern scholar: Why is it that in so many Renaissance paintings of the Madonna and Child, the infant Jesus's genitals are actively displayed to viewers both within and without the picture?»

Other notable exhibitions include Deitch Projects, New York; Valencia Institute of Contemporary Art, Valencia, Spain; Museum of Modern Art, Toyama, Japan; and The Children's Museum of Art, New York.

18 Nov 2002 Equivalence Exhibition at the Irish Museum of Modern Art An exhibition based on the results of two different residencies by the artist Terry O'Farrell — one a long - term project with older people; the other a short - term residency with young children — is now open to the public at the Irish Museum of Modern Art. 11 Nov 2002 IMMA Announces Appointment of New Director The Chairperson and Board of the Irish Museum of Modern Art today (Monday 11 November 2002) announced the appointment of Enrique Juncosa, currently Deputy Director of the prestigious Reina Sofía National Museum of Modern Art (MNCARS) in Madrid, as the new Director of IMMA.

Modern stone carvers have included Jean - Baptiste Carpeaux (1827 - 1875), famous for his wonderfully animated Dance (1865 - 9, Musee d'Orsay); Constantin Brancusi (1876 - 1957), who produced The Kiss (1907, Kunsthalle, Hamburg); Jacob Epstein (1880 — 1959) responsible for the evocative Adam (1938, Harewood House); the Gothic - inspired German expressionist sculptor Wilhelm Lehmbruck (1881 - 1919), creator of Kneeling Woman (1911, MOMA); Henri Gaudier - Brzeska (1891 - 1915), noted for the Red Stone Dancer (1913, Tate Gallery); Henry Moore (1898 - 1986), noted for Mother and Child (1924 - 5, Manchester Art Gallery); the painters Andre Derain (1880 - 1954), famous for his Standing Nude (1907, Pompidou Centre) and Modigliani (1884 - 1920), who always preferred to carve directly in stone; and others.

Some of those regulations have stayed the same — child labor is still mostly frowned upon — while others, like the minimum wage, are in constant flux, updating for modern times.

Writer — Duties & Responsibilities Published novelist, screenwriter, poet, and nationally recognized political blogger Fluent in Greek, conversant in Spanish, and proficient in Latin Authored Kennedy's Children an analysis of JFK's legacy and its impact on the grooming of Democratic leaders Authored Apocalypse a work of historical fiction set in Washington, D.C. during the Reagan administration Authored Endymion a literary story integrating three Shakespearean plays and mythology into a modern setting Created and wrote Republicus a political blog with a conservative point of view Authored a book of short stories as well as a book of poems Adapted Iliad and The Odyssey into screenplays Served in a variety of administrative support functions in academic settings Oversaw data entry, phones, shipping / receiving, customer services, and other administrative tasks as needed Manage multiple real estate properties ensuring profitable operations Responsible for renovations, accounting, tenant recruitment, and contract negotiation Performed all duties with positivity, integrity, and professionalism

In any event, remember that you and your child's other parent chose to place the future of your child (ren) into the hands of strangers, operating within the confines of a system ill - suited to micromanage the internal workings of the modern family.

Ellen Daubert, MS, NCC, LPC, Clinical Supervisor for Treatment Foster Care & Outpatient Therapist Children live in a modern world, where access to news media is easy with TV, social media and other platforms.

While other states have crafted more modern laws that allocate between parents both parenting time and financial responsibility, Illinois» new law still has inappropriate vestiges of the old custody, visitation, and child support law.

I'm supportive of your efforts Marti and agree that resources and standing your ground and having others that are supportive of your efforts are going to be key to ending what I consider one of our modern day worst civil rights violations of many generations that has gone hidden under the radar by using the name of our children and fooling so many that this was in protection of the children, when it turns out that the courts have been enabling this by allowing a parent to use the children as a weapon.

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