1.drill sb on sth

It might be surprising to find $250-an -hour tutors who drill preschoolers on their ABCs and 1-2-3s.

2.homework load

The researchers sought to examine the relationship between homework load and student engagement.

3.complete homework assignments

Parents cannot see their children over an entire holiday weekend because they were attempting to complete homwork assignments.

4.point sb in the right direction

They only way children are going to learn is by doing it themselves, so parents should justmpoint them in the right direction.

5.meet deadlines

We are crunched for time, but I'm sure we can make the deadline.

6.figure out the solution

It takes time and resources to figure out the solution to a problem of such magnitude.

7.get too up about/on

Sometimes when people gey too hung up on the past, that's because they currently feel insecure and have a hard time coping.

8.take a break

Parents need to remind children of taking a break.

9.keep track of

As you grow older, you may lose track of time and of things happened in the past. But a photo album can do the trick and help you keep track.

10.give a helping hand

Parents who give their children a helping hand might be doing their children more harm than good.

11.constructive feedback

Constructive feedback is really a good way to see yourself from the outside, from another perspective.

12.in the cards

Since independence is in the cards for children, parents should introduce them to self-reliance sooner than later.

13.pick up

Children tend to pick up some bad habits when parents fail to set a good example.

14.mess with sb

A child might get himself/herself hurt if he/she keeps messing with the pet.

15.follow precautions

A challenging plan can enhance efficiency because the task performer is more likely to follow precautions even before the problem shows up.

16.be bound to

On the other hand, those who imitate and never bother to innovate are bound to be crowded out.

17.be committed to sth/doing sth

Teachers who are committed to this line of work are bound to focus on their students, rather than to be self-centered.

18.be capable of doing

Maybe children are capable of caring for a pet, but they cannot afford the time to do so while their schoolwork can be quite demanding sometimes.

19.out of touch

Moving may be unpleasant because people are out of touch with old friends.

20.in the throes of

Youths and their peers are in the throes of their first life transitions.

21.put some thought into

If you put more thought into schoolwork, the next test score will improve with no doubt.

22.be reliant on

If children are too reliant on parents, they are unlikely to fend for themselves when they  grow up

23.check out

It is interesting to check out how celebrities comment on current affairs in their blogs.

24.rub off on sb

People tned to avoid losers; they're scared that the bad luck would rub off on them.

25.fend for oneself/ look after oneself/ stand on one's own feet

After children grow up and must begin to fend for themselves, they feel helpness and frustrated because their parents can no longer solve their problems for them.

26.be occupied with

If your mind is occupied with problems from the past, you will never have a chance toembrace the possibilities of tomorrow.

27.follow in one's footsteps

People are willing to follow in their parents' footsteps because that particular job helped put food in their mouth, kept a roof over their head and even paid their way through school.

28.alert sb to sth/ be alert to sth

Parents should explain the purpose of advertising to kids and alert them to deceptive tactics.

29.develop an ear for sth

In order to develop an ear for music, she went to lots of concerts.

30.pick on

Children are usually picked on and bullied in school because they are different.

31.be up to sb

Life is never easy; it is up to make it a comedy or tragedy.

32.teach sb the ropes to sth

It is up to parents to teach children the ropes to financial independence.

33.set an example

The team leader should take on challenges to set an example.

34.fall and get back up

People who are resilient know the importance and benefits of falling and getting back up.

35.give sb an allowance

Children from disadvantaged backgrounds have never been given any allowance throughout their childhood.

36.have the financial means

There are more people working past the age of 65 than ever before, simply because they don't have the financial means to retire.

37.remind sb of sth

The motivational story reminds me of my father.

38.live above/within one's means

You can't get financially independent by living above your means.

39.prepare sb for sth

This program is supposed to prepare you for the job interview.

40.an alternative option

You have to follow your instinct when there is no alternative option.

41.keep in mind

Don't get intimidated by the authorities. Always keep in mind that critical thinking distinguishes a leader and a follower.

42.follow suit

If parents can set an example, children would follow suit.

43.keep/take sb under one's wing

Parents tend to keep children under their wing out of a protective instinct.

44.get a good sense of

Every office is full of allies and rivals, you should get a pretty good sense of what's going on.

45.be left out

When it comes to having fun, nobody wants to be left out.

46.rote learning

Rote learning is a less effective way of acquiring knowledge that people are familiar with.

47.survive and thrive

Nobody would deny that people who are digitally literate stand a better chance of surviving and thriving in this tech age.

48.out of protective instinct

Parents often find it difficult to overcome their protective instinct.

49.shield sb from sth

Out of protective instinct, parents want to shield their children from any potential harm of the outside world.

50.provide for

Single moms have to juggle professional and personal responsibilities because they are the ones who provide for the family.

51.practice what they preach

Parents can tell but never teach, unless they practice what they preach.

52.daily grind

People who cannot even manage fine with dauly grind have a slim chance of success.

53.hands are tied

Many parents want to build a stronger bond with their children, but their hands are tied when the kid shows nothhing bu resistance.

54.be strapped for money

Family strapped for money might struggle to provide a proper educational background to their children.

55.tight-fisted

Tight-fisted parents may teach children a good lesson about saving for the rainy day.

56.money is tight

When money is tight, people would pass up a chance to go on a vacation.

57.show respect for

If the parents always show respect for cultures and opinions, the children will have a greater chance of good manners.

58.rapport

If parents are a perfect fit, the kid will probably have a greater appreciation for family rapport.

59.let it slide

Sure, children would make bad decisions from time to time ,but if parents just let itslide, then they'd repeat the same mistake.

60.get a lot out of

People can get a lot out of their parents' life experiences.

61.the wrong crowd

Parents should keep children from getting in with the wrong crowd.

62.tried and true

Learning while doing has been a tried and true method of teaching.

63.nutritionally balanced

Family meals tend to be more nutritionally balanced, including vegetables, grains and protein.

64.hand down

When a family meal tradition is handed down from one generation to the next, the elderly are making sure a common ground with families, and things they held dear will be continued.

65.catch on

To expose children to different foods and expand their tastes, homemade dinners have caught on lately.

66.connect with sb/ disconnect from

Studies have shown among all the ways to connect with people, family dinners came out on top.

67.on a basis

According to research, sharing family dinner on a routine basis can improve children's health and strengthen family bonds.

68.physical well-being

Exercising on a regular basis can promote both physical and psychological well-being.

69.table manners

Besides table manners, family meals can also teach children about basic cooking, baking, and food preparation.

70.put ... within reach

Execution is the only way to put dreams and ambition within reach.

71.learn a lesson

She is learning the same lesson that other women have absorbed on their path to leadership.

72.set guide lines for

Parents should set some guide lines for children when it comes to the amount of time they spend in front of a computer.

73.instill sb with sth/ instill sth in sb

I comes down to parents to instill in children the importance of healthy eating habits.

74.eat properly

Parents should urge children to eat properly and establish clear consequences if there rules are broken.

75.have no choice but to do

Children from disadvantaged families have no choice but to leave school and work for a living.

76.reach adulthood

When people reach adulthood, they come to realize the benefits of healthy and nutritionally balanced food.

77.role model

Children often mimic  the behavior of their parents, taking them as role model.

78.be inexperienced in doing

While you may still be relatively inexperienced in handling problems, grandparents can show you different problem-solving methods.

79.make ... a routine

When family meals are made a routine, children are less likely to have eating disorders.

80.at full capacity

In order for the whole team to function at full capacity, everyone should be encouraged to tap into their own potential.

81.keep/stay on top of

Work tends to pile up if I don't keep on top of it.

82.dwell on

Parents who dwell on what  they think is the best for their kids will stand a slim chance of innovative upbringing or alternative approaches.

83.be caught in

It is quite common to see commuters caught up in heavy traffic jams in the city.

84.chances for ... might be blocked

More often than not, parents' chances for bonding with children might be blocked as a result of generation gap.

85.juggle a lot of responsibilities

Young people tend to juggle a lot of responsibilities, but they still have an urge to contribute to the society and community.

86.make time to do

In the digital age, people no longer have to make time to meet up for company, technologyca ntake care of it all.

87.be adept at sth

Compared with parents, teachers are more adept at interacting with kids.

88.at first glance

An alternate schedule seemed, at first glance, to be near impossible given her responsibilities.

89.take/play an active role in

Although more men are taking an active role in child rearing, females are still expected to stay home for their their maternal roles.

90.come up with

Out of protectiven instinct, parents would come up with all sorts of measures to keep their children out of trouble.

91.tap into

Young people nowadays can tap into a wealth of online resources if they want to identify the most potential careers to pursue.

92.stretch oneself

Comfort zone is a place where dreams die, so you need to stretch yourself and quit living in the bubble of comfort.

93.in a ... manner

People who treat relationships in a deceitful manner can hardly win any real friends.

94.develop a appreciation for

Paying visits to museums can develop children's appreciation for beauty.

95.have a positive view of

Schools have a positive view of parents who are willing to get involved in their children's education.

96.take a back seat

If you take a back seat and let the relationship develop with out much interference, a special bond may develop.

97.be well versed in

Students have taught themselves the skills that they use the most, such as downloading music, videos, and games. They are also well versed in texting and tweeting.

98.take ... to heart

Instead of confronting a teacher immediately with what's wrong, take their advice to heart and digest it in the same way you would consideradvicce from a doctor or lawyer.

99.make excuses

Some overprotective parents will make excuses regardless of the situation, and they are raising children who will grow into adults who turn toward excuses and do not create a strong work ethic.

100.on the same page

On certain issues it will be quite hard for parents to get on the same page with their kids.