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Show (Efje imea-cfi- js Christmas Sectfon - Page 12 Wednesday December 22, 1993 Nephi, Utah 1 Getting your attitude ready for the holidays Childhood expert, ' Jeanne Beckman, Ph.D., has some tips that can help parents make the most of the family baking tra- and getting your at- titude ready for the holidays, Talk about family tradi- and fond holiday memo- from your own childhood, Positive stories about family members cost nothing, yet are among the most valuable pre- sents parents can give their children. Keep a sense of humor. The best family stories youll tell for years to come are the funniest ones. Being involved in a family activity such as baking can strengthen a childs self-es-- " teem. It bolsters a childs feel- - mg of competence. The finished product gives the child proof of his own accomplishment Plan ahead. Ask children which of two recipes theyd rather make. (Both alterna- tives should be acceptable to you.) Involve the children in the preparation making lists, shopping, marking a Baking day on the calendar. Antici-ditiopating the process is also part of the excitement. Structure the activity. Pro-tiovide transitions between vari-rie- s ous tasks and anticipate the next step. Children are more relaxed and comfortable with structure, Determine upfront how much of a mess you are willing to tolerate. Delegate tasks to n, ns DECK THE HALLS project and be in the middle of everything without interfering. Infants are happier in backpacks (or front carriers for the tiniest ones) than if put in a playpen nearby. Sit toddlers at a small table or on the floor (cover with a mat) and give them a set of measuring cups, bowls and a piece of dough. Encourage Ti. die you Low muck we appreciate turn-takin- g when baking with more than one child. Use a simple kitchen timer to help share time for a task that two may want to do. Make your traditions a mix your child accordingly, Remain flexible and calm of past and present Adapt acwhen somiething doesnt work tivities from past generations out. Your child will pick up to fit your current lifestyle. clues as to how this experience can help him or her to deal with A Gift Subscription to The situations in Times-New- s is the gift that life. How do you bake with gives all year long. older children while infants Stop in today! and toddlers are awake and 96 S. Main. under foot? Using a backpack for the young one puts him in Nephi the position to supervise the V less-than-perf- season to fell your support. facular Happy Holidays. Premium Holiday! We look forward to seeing you next lime we can be of service. Thanb for your patronage. Nebo Vision Clinic 34 N. Main Nephi 623-210- Oil Company : 751 North Main, Nephi LaRee Blackett' manager C 0 H 4 When Christmas approaches, we turn our thoughts to you, our dear friends and family. We send you our heartfelt blessings and our hopes for renewed togetherness among all of natures creations throughout the world. Thank you for your support and friendship. Allan, Mariann, Kelly, Rebecca, Christopher, Sarah, Sean and Fhwel The Gibson Family ' |
