Sentences with phrase «say child advocates»

There's another advantage to non-competitive sports, say child advocates.

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Haviland, a passionate advocate for social justice and global women's and children's health issues, says that «every business person can take on a social mission.

But child - care advocates have said it's not enough.

Say no to spying on advocates for First Nations children, or in fact on any activists of any kind in Canada.

Collectively, this disparity fuels what has been called the «school - to - prison - pipeline,» a systemic bias that civil rights advocates say pushes children and young adults of color out of the classroom and into the criminal justice system.

Care's Chief Executive Nola Leach said they will, despite the new announcement, «continue to advocate for women and unborn children in Northern Ireland and across the rest of the UK.»

Although it proved a harrowing experience - she fled with her family, she says, once the cult began advocating child - adult sexual relations - as the setting at first «was really idyllic,» remembers the actress, 38, who rose to fame on TV's Charmed and now stars in Conan the Barbarian 3D.

But the storm really broke when The Advocate, a newspaper by and for homosexuals, quoted Rooney as saying that blacks have «watered down their genes because the less intelligent ones are the ones that have the most children.»

«That said, if the churches do not take the opportunity now to «advocate» and «teach» why same - sex marriage is wrong for everyone (i.e., harmful to children, to the couple, and undermining of a culture of marriage), religious people should not expect to find a lot of sympathy for their right to exercise their religious freedom to dissent from same - sex marriage,» Esbeck told CT. «In other words, church leaders no longer enjoy the luxury of not teaching biblical marriage, as much as large numbers of the laity don't want to hear it.

So... are you advocating child abuse by myth impartment (but self - exhonorating by proper disclaimer placement), or should we simply not take seriously what you say post to post?

During my natural birth classes they were pretty much attachment parenting advocates (within limits) but they showed balance by saying that sometimes after you have done everything to calm and comfort a crying baby to no avail, if it you gets to the point where you are frustrated to the point of snapping and possibly harming the child, it is better to put him or her down step back and possibly call for help (grandparents, trusted friends) if available.

Suzanne at The Joyful Chaos who co-sleeps, but also says she's «not actually an advocate for co-sleeping,» drives the point home that you have to do what works best for your family in her post The Cosleeping Edition of my Attachment Parenting Freako - ness and sometimes that may very well differ from child to child.

«We can advocate for research and policy that place our children's health at the top,» Lambrinidou says.

The mother of four, shown here with sons Danny, right, and Liam, said she packed the milk in breast milk freezer bags and delivered it to a milk depot at Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge.

but if enough real food advocates step up and say «does it really make sense to serve candy and soda at an elementary school function» or «can we encourage parents to send non-food treats for bday celebrations» or better yet, «can you do what you do best and help my child learn to like fresh produce just like you taught him to read?»

Whether you're considering all night co sleeping or just planning to work co sleeping and naps into your child's life, it's always good to know what advocates are saying.

«For really tiny babies, this is a truly a matter of life and death,» said Summer Cassidy, a lactation educator who began the donor milk program at Advocate, which recently changed its name to Advocate Children's Hospital of Park Ridge.

This move has been decried by many health advocates, including the American Heart Association, which said in a press release, «Children who eat high levels of sodium are about 35 percent more likely to have elevated blood pressure, which can ultimately lead to heart disease or stroke.

You are your child's greatest advocate and it's important for you to understand both what your child's teachers are saying, and any plan you devise to help your child succeed.

Lorenzi says the Duke University Center for Autism and Brain Development can be an educational advocate for special needs children.

Nutrition advocates said the first lady's comments gave them more hope that Congress will bolster the school lunch program when it takes up renewing the Child Nutrition Act, which expires Sept. 30.

While city schools have improved cafeteria food by restricting trans fats and fried foods and requiring healthier vending machine choices, child health advocates say there is still much to do.

«At the end of the day, safety is the top priority for all parents and caregivers when using car seats and they should feel confident about the installation process each and every time,» said Sarah Tilton, Britax child passenger safety advocate.

«Sometimes you struggle to find the words, but it does feel like parents are comforted by your presence,» said Summer Kelly, a nurse and lactation educator who started the donor milk program at Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge.

He says: «The problem with their approach is that they advocate withholding these things until the child behaves appropriately.

* Schools say tough to buy different portion sizes * Move follows complaints that rule left some students hungry * Change won't undermine overall healthier standards - advocates By Susan Heavey WASHINGTON, Dec 10 (Reuters)- U.S. regulators are relaxing school meal rules aimed at reining in calories and portion sizes after some students, parents and lawmakers complained that new stricter policies left many children hungry.

«I am absolutely an advocate of parents prioritizing their children's well - being when there is a divorce proceeding,» says Katherine Woodward Thomas, creator of the «conscious uncoupling» concept and a divorced mom who lives just a few floors up from her ex.

«Sponsorship of this kind thus damages the college's reputation as an independent advocate for child health; we can afford not to have the money, we can not afford the loss of reputation,» they said.

Advocates say poor children are stigmatized by having to rush to the cafeteria for breakfast.

SNA Past President Dora Rivas, RD, LD, SNS, is executive foodservice director of child and nutrition services for the Dallas Independent School District, and she says that there has never been a better time to begin advocating for BIC service.

«It's simple: no child should go hungry at school,» said Public Advocate Letitia James.

K ids will be able to get the nutritious food they need in order to thrive in school,» said Rachael Ray, Author, Day Time Host and Child Nutrition Advocate.

Still, parents and health care professionals who advocate the practice say children can benefit from this type of sleeping arrangement.

Advocates say that properly behaving youngsters can continue their activity without further interruption from the misbehaving child, and a parent can use the end of the time - out to discuss with the tot what occurred, why it is not appropriate, and how the youngster should act in the future.

However, safety experts agree: Infants and young children should remain rear - facing as long as possible, based upon their size and developmental age, as well as the limits of the rear - facing infant seat,» says Sarah Haverstick, a safety advocate and certified child passenger safety technician for Evenflo.

Advocate and mother of five Parise says your attitude helps your child stay relaxed about the process, too.

Proponents of these sleep training methods say it's okay for your child to cry when you put him to bed and leave the room, although they don't advocate letting a baby cry indefinitely.

A schizophrenic child sex abuse suspect believes that Cuomo and Pope Francis have gone on television to advocate for his release, a doctor said today.

Advocates for the universal free lunch program say data show that more children eat lunch when it's free for everyone.

As New York City Administration for Children's Services requests for the removal of children rise, advocates say low - income parents of color with few resources are being punished, with the criminalization of parenting choices nicknamed JaChildren's Services requests for the removal of children rise, advocates say low - income parents of color with few resources are being punished, with the criminalization of parenting choices nicknamed Jachildren rise, advocates say low - income parents of color with few resources are being punished, with the criminalization of parenting choices nicknamed Jane Crow.

We are fortunate to have such a superb leader and advocate for women and children join us,» said Win Board Chair Jaqui Lividini in a statement.

The Bronx lawmaker, himself a child of NYCHA, said he would like to see New York's developments take part in the program — which is seen as a major step toward the privatization of public housing — even though he acknowledged that it is «controversial» among liberal advocates.

Advocates have been targeting Republican senators in their districts, including Amedore, warning constituents of the lack of recourse for victims of childhood abuse, which they say allows predators to continue preying on children.

A proposed law that would require carmakers to build alarms for back seats is being pushed by child advocates who say it will prevent kids from dying in hot cars.

Our job is to reach every child here and now,» said Mayor Bill de Blasio in advocating for universal pre-k and after school program funding.

«When people fail to act on behalf of the children, then advocates need to take it to the limit,» Jackson said.

But on Thursday, other advocates praised the action in Albany, saying lawmakers and Governor Cuomo were ending what they termed a form of child abuse.

While some advocates have slammed the surge docket as being stacked against the children and a quick means to deport them, Ms. Mark - Viverito said she didn't get that impression and thought the process was a way to move the children out of limbo and toward some sense of normalcy and routine.

«They want to make sure in a case where a child maybe does not have legal representation, they work it out with the judge to delay hearing the case so that the advocates can find representation for those children,» Ms. Mark - Viverito said.

Appearing in court with a lawyer gives a child a significantly higher chance of being able to stay in the country, Ms. James and advocates said, typically by proving they face a threat to their safety in their home country.