Sentences with phrase «something about being a parent»

After the Storm by Christie Robb There's something about being a parent that helps you put into context and process... read more →

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We all seek feedback — it's a basic requirement of all humans, from a toddler asking his parents for something, to a team leader asking the CEO about the company's latest business plans.

... Only until what we are told and instructed on how to live by others - parents - society... As if none of us have a consciousness thought on our own conclusion of life... Something to think about...

This led to a conversation about whether or not becoming a parent is something we do for our own benefit or for the benefit of the prospective children.

Reacting to the findings, Rev Dr Sandra Millar, head of life events at the Church of England told Premier: It can feel like the pressure to do something material for them [children] is overwhelming but actually, in the long - term, when we look back at our parents, what we remember about our mums are those values [they taught].»

there are several financial reasons involved... Something about «single» parents getting aid from the state.

In this most elementary area of parent - child relationships, such a notion rescues discipline from connotations of punishment and has the further virtue of counseling foresight, according to which the best disciplining parent is the one who anticipates that from which the child alone can not protect himself and does something about it before the child is injured.

Afterward, one of the teachers told me that students» parents phone to ask: why is it that when there's something in the news about South Africa, my child sings a song from South Africa?

It was not about giving parents to a child who had none, but was about giving honor and inheritance to a child who had done something good for the family.

I think that students often take their cues from the adults in leadership, so by pointing back to the student rather than the unbelieving parent, it can help keep the discussion from turning into one about something that may be confusing and upsetting for the child, but is instead an encouragement to them.

It's not just about Atheists you fool; it's about respecting everyone regardless of belief but the word «respect» is not something your parents have taught you yet, so we understand your ignorance when it comes to that.

There is something precious about the empathic understanding of their children (and each other) which parents often acquire through family life groups.

This may have something to do with the rabbinical notion that the Torah (Bible) is absolutely NOT literal, but is rather composed specifically to be read in a multifaceted way; it may have had something to do with Judaism as, above, a practical religion; it may have been because, as scientists, my parents are able to think critically about what they were taught in the arenas of both faith and science.

My parents were not too enthusiastic about it — they had something more practical in mind for me.

«That is something that our primary manufacturer Unilever, who is the parent company of Ben & Jerry's and Good Humor, likes about our company,» he continues.

As a side note, you said something that is so sweet to me about your brother having special needs and your parents still hanging in there together.

My sister and I have been dreaming about doing something similar for our parents after they worked so hard to put us through school.

Anytime I visit my parents and cook something in their well - seasoned cast iron skillet, a family heirloom that was passed down from my Grandmother and Great - Grandmother, I fantasize about getting my own and making all the wonderful recipes that call for this key tool: omelettes, hash browns, brownies, you name it.

His parent club Udinese will likely have something to say about all this too, but his form is said to be keeping the big clubs interested and it may be a matter of time before the likes of Juve decide to swoop.

I was thinking about what it will feel like when the first waves of Mars colonists break it to their parents that this journey is just something they have to do, the parents knowing they'll never make that three month super-expensive usually - one - way journey themselves, and who knows if the kid ever returns, or what the fuck will happen up there.

The parents feel all of a sudden they can call that coach and talk about playing time, and if they don't like something, they can take their kid to another club because they're a client,» said Gonzalez.

Those red - and - black stripes still mean something, and Milan's legacy hasn't faded beyond recognition, but as players even younger than Donnaruma start to cycle into the professional ranks, the club's successes aren't far from becoming «a thing my parents told me about.»

If parental caregiving isn't something you want to do or if it's something you actually want to do but want to create boundaries and realistic expectations — like you only want to do it for your own parents and not your in - laws or vice versa or some variation — please don't be like Stephanie Kaloi and wait X-number of years into your relationship to have a discussion about it.

I'm just surprised that we are so cautious about avoiding things like SIDS, allergenic foods, etc etc with our babies but (as a society) we accept something that is so obviously distressing to the child (and the parents!)

Pedophiles will target children who don't know the names of sex organs because it's a sign to them that the parents aren't willing to talk openly with their children about sex and are communicating (whether intentionally or not) that it's something to be kept secret or be ashamed about, making it more likely the child will NOT report to or tell the parent that they've been abused.

Something I've been hearing more and more about over the past few years is that people — specifically parents — are asking friends and relatives to refrain from buying things for their children for the holidays or birthdays, but instead they are asking for experiences.

There's something to worry about at every single turn in parenting, I think, and then multiply it times five children and I could honestly worry about something all the live long day.

And just last week, a freak out about something seemingly minor, followed by some persistent parenting on my part, revealed the degree to which Laurel is stressed about perfection and expectations in middle school.

And while lead exposure is something that would worry any parent for their child's future, it's not just about individual kids and families.

A list of «advice» like yours, with a recommended response to another mom doing something as simple as saying she's tired being to brag about how awesome your parenting skills are, is nothing more than a way to lose friends and alienate people, while playing into the sanctimonious, holier - than - thou stereotype of crunchy moms.

There's something magical about the newness of life and sweet smell of a baby's soft skin, and many parents fall in love with the scent of their new baby.

This is something I have written a lot about, most recently in the wake of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's divorce and how that's impacting their six children, and when I interviewed law professor Merle Weiner about her idea for making parent - partnerships legal.

What I try to do, sometimes I'm successful and sometimes I'm not as successful is there's a parenting writer called Barbara Coloroso, and she talks about whether something is illegal, immoral, or unsafe.

There's something important parents need to know about that moment when the umbilical cord is clamped.

For this toddler it wasn't even about being naked it was just «look mum I manged to stay dry, I'm a big girl just like my sister», something we can all celebrate no matter who we are, what our culture or parenting style is: pride in our achievements big & small.

If we decide to stay somewhere longer than originally planned, it's usually easy enough to find something to eat for the older kids and us parents, and keep breastfeeding as usual, without having to worry about whether the breast milk is still cold enough in the cooler, or whether they might stock our brand of baby milk at the corner store in an unfamiliar town.

I grew up in a time and place where the attitude toward crying even among normal parents could be summed up by the dictum, «Quit your crying,» and «I'll give you something to cry about.»

Then something else occurred to him: Unless parents are knowledgeable and passionate about nutrition — for the whole family — they weren't going to listen to anything he had to say.

So the effective parent is not the one who never loses their temper; he or she is the one who finds a way to do something about it.

Kids feel good about themselves when they conquer something that's hard and let's face it: when kids feel good, parents feel good, too.

When this happens, the parent typically responds by picking up the child to make her stop, or, they respond with a reprimand such as «don't hang on me», «don't be so whiny», or even «I'll give you something to cry about.»

... or instead of buying all of these new items, use items you already have around the house — old purses (for girls), tupperware, visit second - hand stores for cloth napkins... it's hard to get excited about «be a green parent» articles, blog entries, and websites that just tell us to go buy something b / c it is green... even the Waste Free Lunch website tries to sell us on how much less it costs to pack a lunch, saying that cloth napkins, lunch bag, reusable containers and thermoses don't cost anything while tabulating the cost of paper / disposable versions... but there is an initial layout, so that argument doesn't hold my attention.

What I didn't like was (a) a feeling that something was «off» or unrealistic about the nutritional analysis and (b) the message to parents that the solution to healthy - meal battles is simply to cede control to the child.

They're something that everyone is talking about and most new parents are considering, and many people are doing some parts of it or all of it.

It's short (something that can't be said about any of my posts) and pithy and hit me right between the eyes because it's the essence of why parenting's so hard emotionally.

I'm so glad I finally said something about these parents make up stories like this.

This can also serve as a newborn starter gift so whether you are having a newborn yourself or if you know someone that you know about to have a newborn, this is definitely something to consider because it will help give them a good start towards parenting their newborn.

Whether or not parents actually do something about it is another question.

It's not something many parents want to think about, but knowing how to help your child in the case of an emergency is very important.

I've found my opinions as a parent always seem to be stronger about something before I actually have to deal with it.