Sentences with phrase «without kids and our parents»

Granted, consumers without kids and parents who do have extra cash to spend on themselves are likely to find some back - to - school sales worth investigating, said Brent Shelton, a spokesman for FatWallet.com.

Not exact matches

If parents always «step in to solve misunderstandings and soothe hurt feelings,» kids won't learn «how to cope with and resolve conflicts without our intervention,» Lythcott - Haims cautions.

Thank God I'm just a grandparent these days, without school - aged kids who are trapped in an increasingly bizarre and irrational world run by adults - mostly parents and otherwise unemployable administrators — where the rules, the procedures and the approved behaviors vary daily and the changes come so rapidly and abruptly that the characters in Alice in Wonderland would be totally jealous.

BabyCenter, which is still the leading site for pregnant women and new parents, was started by two guys without kids — so we needed to go out and try to understand what it's like to be a pregnant woman.

America is the only place in the developed world — in nearly the whole world, actually — where giving a new parent a chance to recuperate and bond with his or her kid without risking poverty and unemployment is going above and beyond.

Mention it to veteran entrepreneurs, however, and they know immediately what you mean — the way parents understand things their friends without kids can't.

• «I still remember my brother and I as kids on a road trip fighting over a Walkman until my parents had to find a radio shack (without googlemaps) to buy a headphone splitter.

Finally, parents can also get this kids» version of Alexa (FreeTime on Alexa) with parental controls and time limits, but without the bundled content, free of charge.

They complain about everything they don't like, including how others take care of their yards (though theirs is hardly well - maintained), and they have repeatedly tried to convery the neighborhood kids without the knowledge or consent of their parents.

Sure, there have been times when Ned took his religious zeal a little too far — like attempting to baptize the Simpson kids without telling their parents — and is prone to the occasional existential crisis («I think I'm coveting my own wife!»)

There appears to be a widespread concern amongst parents that not only can't they get their autistic kids to go to church without a fuss (the change in routine, and sensory overload contributing greatly to this), but they just can't get their kids to believe in an all - watchful God.

They isolate their play places with sound - proofed glass and have tables for the parents just on the other side so that they can keep on eye on their kids without having to endure the ear - splitting shrieks that inevitably follow (and yes, I have a child).

It was easy for me, then, to become cynical about the faith that I was raised in, to punch the holes into the theology of the people I grew up with and spot the gaps in the preaching and methods, and point a finger of blame when «they» got it wrong, to separate myself from the culture and, like most kids raised by immigrant parents (because, in a way, my parents were like immigrants to this strange new land of Christianity), I took for granted my life in the new Kingdom, completely unable to imagine a life without freedom, without joy, without Jesus.

There has to be a way to write a compelling cover story on attachment parenting without exploiting every woman's deepest insecurities, pitting mothers against one another, and making this poor kid's future college life a nightmare!

It was busy with teenage kids with and without their parents.

Which to me means, all four kids including parents will all LOVE their dinner and eat everything up without the slightest complaint.

Townsend guesses that a little more than half of his players are without both parents in the home, He knows there are kids with worse situations than others, and part of his job is to figure out who is struggling, and why.

Like so many parents, she struggles to keep work, home life with husband Bob and three very busy kids» activities in balance without losing her mind.

Parenting coach and author Vicki Hoefle's new book, Parenting as Partners: How to Launch Your Kids Without Ejecting Your Spouse, brings that conversation into the forefront.

And the parents are different too, less emphasis on activities without the kids and more time spent in family activitiAnd the parents are different too, less emphasis on activities without the kids and more time spent in family activitiand more time spent in family activities.

Not surprisingly, the media feeding frenzy has resulted, anecdotal evidence suggests, in a sharp drop in youth football registrations for this fall's season, with parents fearful that playing football will almost inevitably expose their kid to an unreasonable risk of injury (which, of course, is patently untrue; more than 7 million kids in the U.S. currently play football, very few of whom, statistically speaking and despite a few well - publicized cases - are likely to end up committing suicide because of the hits they sustained playing the sport, and millions upon countless millions who have played football over the past century without apparent ill effect).

There are kids who need mentors, and while that isn't the same as being a parent it is in many ways as rewarding (without the sleepless nights!)

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.

There are many benefits to parents and kids talking about body safety, but when we teach children body - safety rules without screening caregivers, we put the responsibility for safety on children and we rest on a false sense of security.

I think parents — it's going to be really hard to find out a sign unless you take a step back and watch your kid without your help.

The session for February 22nd is... Get Kids to Listen without Nagging, Reminding or Yelling, and I think it's a topic that all parents can use!

While the tray technology certainly won't help with things like classroom treats, it will give parents a much - need look at their kids» dietary days, without the convenient filter of kid «omissions» and «revisions.»

Co-working spaces also provide parents with shorter commutes without multiple stops and an environment to work productively while their kids can play and learn happily and safely, either under the same roof or close by.

And, of course, libraries let parents — and kids — try out countless stories without spending a bundAnd, of course, libraries let parents — and kids — try out countless stories without spending a bundand kids — try out countless stories without spending a bundle.

Now, there's a new book that brings that conversation into the forefront, Parenting as Partners: How to Launch Your Kids Without Ejecting Your Spouse by Vicki Hoefle, a parenting coach anParenting as Partners: How to Launch Your Kids Without Ejecting Your Spouse by Vicki Hoefle, a parenting coach anparenting coach and author.

Said miraculous feat would never have been completed without the help of not only Steve who made dinner for the entire week, but my parents as well, who whisked three of the kids away on an impromptu (and Adelaide's first!)

From kids and baby clothes to entertaining stops along the way to burn off some energy, Southport has everything parents need for a productive family stroll without even one whiny «Are we done yet?»

I hate mom's groups (I don't hate mom's groups, I love getting out with mom's groups, really, just hate going to the park without my husband's help) or kid's parties where the parents want to go and chit chat and let their kids run in the crazy mob of children, all the while you see a random man clearly alone walking creepily around the play equipment eyeing your daughters.

At their offices and workspaces, the demand from parents for time off means single women without kids are routinely pressured into working late, scheduling vacations for off - seasons, and otherwise picking up the slack that the work / life balance leaves undone by their colleagues.»

On this call, API founders Lysa Parker and Barbara Nicholson talk with Lu about how: — our «flaws» are actually pathways to raising resilient, secure, connected kids; — without an awareness of how our story drives our fears, our kids re-enact it; — without self - understanding and empathy, parents then tend to manage rather than engage, control rather than connect, in a chronic practice of «defensive parenting»; — we can turn our old wounds to new wisdom and free our kids from repeating our stories; — the gift of our anger, fear, doubt, chaos, anxiety, struggles, and conflicts is that they can shed compassionate light on our old wounds and we can use this light to «heal» our inner conflicts, and pave our path for ourselves and our kids; and — doing this paving work «keeps our light on»... and our children's light on, and teaches them the power of forgiveness, humility, and humanity.

«The kids may have money or earn money and (buy junk food) without their parents» knowledge,» Stinson said, adding that most parents expect that the school will look out for their children.

A former preschool teacher and a mom herself, Pattie is d edicated to teaching parents and kids effective, up - to - date safety strategies, without resorting to the usual fear tactics.

This proven - positive parenting technique has been used to help kids overcome such common behaviour problems as bedtime procrastination and sleep disturbances, getting along with siblings or friends, getting ready for school and other events on time, doing chores, and completing homework without fuss.

I taught my kids these conflict resolutions skills using tips from two books, Siblings Without Rivalry and Peaceful Parent Happy Siblings.

Support from friends, relatives, church and religious groups, and organizations such as Parents Without Partners can help parents and their kids adjust to separation and dParents Without Partners can help parents and their kids adjust to separation and dparents and their kids adjust to separation and divorce.

I guess for me there's a categorical difference between a sugary «treat» that gets kids really excited — and is brought with the intention that all will share it, without consent of the other parents — versus breakfast, which is not that exciting, and where there should be (as discussed in this post) total parental control over access.

Parents save time and fatigue in assembling and kids can enjoy without waiting.

Even though I've been parenting for seven years I still have friends — usually people without children — who feel entitled to comment on what I feed my kids and what other parents feed their children.

That's pretty much how I grew up (in former Soviet Union): clothes and toys came without packaging and tags, new things as well as 2nd hand: production was planned and there was no need for marketing; our parents passed down kids clothes and toys to other parents with younger kids; our family of 4 (+ German Sheppard dog) live in 1 bedroom unit and we were co-sleeping (what other option did we have?)

I think kids do lose out without have some hazy, lazy days of summer and because parents are helicoptering all the time they have no childhood to explore like we did or even their parents did.

Alfred Sacchetti, an emergency room doctor in Camden, New Jersey, and spokesman for the American College of Emergency Physicians, says it's common for parents to worry more about their child being abducted by a stranger than about his riding in a car without a seat belt or playing near an ungated swimming pool — even though car - and water - related accidents pose a far greater threat to kids than abduction.

You want to pass judgment on my involvement and my parenting without ever having met me OR my kids.

Its great features like large shade canopies, underneath large storage bin, trays for both kids, parent tray, the ability to be used with a car seat without having to buy a special bar, different seating options and all at an affordable price surely impress you.

And yes, parents can teach kids these things without punishments, without threats, without inducing fear, and without spankiAnd yes, parents can teach kids these things without punishments, without threats, without inducing fear, and without spankiand without spanking.

In addition to child - oriented activities and educational seminars on parenting topics, Parents Who Care sponsors once - a-month meetings just for the moms, where they discuss topics such as planning a romantic getaway weekend with your spouse, «some of the issues on Oprah, «or getting together to «go swimming without the kids, «Kronon says.