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PAGE 14 â€" WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 1995 My first kiss. Was it sweet? Did I like him? Was it romantic? His name was Tim (Tom?) Jones and we were in Mrs. Cunningham‘s Grade two class. Mrs. C. was a pretty cool teacher. 1 remember one day when Janice lifted up her skirt to show Gus what was under it, she didn‘t panic, she just explained to Janice that nice girls didn‘t do that and yes, Gus, we all wore underwear. MEMORIES Romance, Grade two style Westmount P.S. was an old school. We had gym on one side of the basement where we always hit the water pipes and we watched films on the other side. Tuesday was film day. I sat beside Tim in the front row (what a brazen hussy), he held my Tips to help sleepy teens Many teens are literally dozing away their future. Caught up in a society that views sleep as a luxury instead of a necessity, teens face early morning classes, afterâ€"school jobrcommitments and late extracurricular activities. As a result, our teenagers aren‘t getting the sleep they need, especially when adolescents need more sleep, experts say, than adults or children just a few vears younger The impact of sleep depriâ€" vation on teens is considerâ€" able. Sleepy teens become inattentive S|°°py in school. ‘aens They are unable to are learn. Their grades plumâ€" unable mt Ousice of class, 'o sleepy teens endanger learn _ weirlives and the lives of others when they drive or v{gr:l:(. Many parents who‘d like their teens to do better in school and in all areas of life are heeding these sleep tips for teens from the Better Sleep Council: @ * Make sure teens get * enough sleep. They should get at least eight hours of sleep on school nights. g * Let teens make up lost * _ sleep. When your teen sleeps in on the weekend, his or her body is making up for sleep lost during the week. @ * Talk to teens about ® the risks of going withâ€" out sleep. Help them estabâ€" lish priorities. They won‘t do well on tests if they stay up all night studying and then fall asleep during the exam. Nor will they be safe drivers if they haven‘t had enough sleep. ¢ * Make sure teens have * _ a good sleep environâ€" ment. The recipe for healthy sleep requires a room that‘s dark, on the cool side, quiet, safe and comfortable. @ * Provide teens with comfortable, supportive bedding. Because they‘re growing, teens need more sleep than many other age groups, yet they often don‘t have the most important piece of equipment for getâ€" e slaa | &y f\-”] .‘ ? ml 6 Iâ€"J I’[ 0â€"operatiy [ JPreschoo}) Twin City School of Hairstyling ALL HainstyLing Senvices AvairasLe |_ Adult & Children cuts start at ‘5" NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY Enrol Now â€" Day and Night Classes 43 Dupont St. E. Waterloo _ Mon., Tue., Thurs. 8:30â€"4:30 (Between Regina & Peppler) Wed. 8:30â€"8:30 noc CaNC * Fn. 8:30â€"4:00 Waterloo Coâ€"operative Preschool Inc. _ OPENINGS for FALL ‘95 @ist* 19 Gr,, _ Tuesday/Friday AM ( 2 1/2 â€" 3 1/2 yr. old) i [ 4 Mmonday/Wednesday AM (3 â€" 4 yr. old) g!â€"â€"« ALL OTHER PROGRAMS FULL #g’qj Excellent E.C.E. Teachers i(_ a(er1086} Extremely Competitive Rates oâ€"operative * m Call to register your preschooler now {Preschoo 9 Avondale Avenue South Waterioo 884â€"3400 hand as the lights went off and no sooner had the film started, we kissed. A quick peck on the lips and it was over. I don‘t think Mrs. C. saw us although 1 Was it sweet? Yes. Did I like him? No. Was it romantic? As romantic as you can get in an old school basement watching a black and white film at the tender age of eight. F Ap on enc (Winner of super step exercise package Courtesy Braun‘s) never sat beside Tim again during ting a good night‘s sleep: a quality mattress. â€" _Parents should not give their teens handâ€"meâ€"down bedding. Joanne Young Evans Yiâ€"%e e k.â€"l i COMPUTER DESK COMPUTER DESK WITH PRINTER STAND Reg. 228.95 _ _ _ _ t