WHITBY FR EE PRESS, WEONESDAY AUGUST 24, 1983, PAGE 7 Learning To Make Friends One of the most impor- tant lessons in growing up is the ability to make friends,ý yet many children simply do not properly develop the skills nec- essary for friendship- making. To school-aged chil- dren, friends are essential, and the degree of popular- ity or isolation a child experiences will affect his entire life. Psychologists lindicate that as many as one child out of every five bas not learned proper social skills and parents should make themnselves aware of this. If you suspect that your child is chronically unpop- ular, it is imperative that you teach thatchild how to interact positively with others. Once a child under- stands ýthat his behavior will determine how othiers respond to him, the child will.,then be able to learn the necessary strategies of social survival. Social skills thatshould be stressed include shar- ing, compassion, compro- mise, general communica- tive skills and a sincere interest in others. Parents can help prevent later problems by encour- aginig social interaction Dream On... EXPERTS CLAIM that occasional day dreamîng can provide a stu- dent with valuable insight as to possible future career choices: lnterests, hobbies, abîlities and goals should ail be taken intc consideration when contemplahing. that al-important question, "What do 1 want to be?p' between children at a very early age. Toddlers can benefit by simply- being placed to- gether among various toys. Parents need interfere only when squabbles occur and at that time introduce 'the solution of sharing. With preschoolers,, par- ents can show children how to consider another's feelings. When a fight occurs between children, help them see the con- sequences of unfriendly actions. by' discussing how, "the other child feel.s. Tr Tes Hathy Af ter Sch ool Tire-ts Sunshine Pops In a, blender, combine 6 ounces (¾/ cup) cranberry uice cocktail with V! cup pineapple juice and 2 ice cubes. Process until smooth. Pour into j.uice-, size paper cups with sticks f and freeze. -Take from freezer and peel off paper *Imported Couturier Fabries 100% Silks & 100% Cotton Dross welghts, suit wolghts &blous e sghts 13O0WMAN VILÈ-E 623«4831: cup.. Makes 2 or 3 pops, depending upon size of paper cup. Banana Boost In a blender, container, combine. .½/2cup Iow-calo- rie cranberry juice cocktail. with a sniail sliced banana and one tablespoon of %ýheat germ. Process until smooth. Makes one serv- ing for a teenager, two for younger children. Study Time Experts recommend tak- ing notes as you study. Summarizing material in' your own words is helpful in understanding andre- taining information, so students, take note! Immunization Parents are reminded that ail school-age children should be immunized against childhood diseases such-as polio, measies, ru- bella, whoopîng cough, diphtheria, tetanus and the mumps. -------------- KurliemiQ BEAUTY-- SALON-- ---- ---- 1--- ---- K IVALUAILE COUPON Backto hool $2.00 OFF eut&blow dry <expirOeSept. 1W83> Q Baldwin St. arson Centre r355-4201 B rooklln E Mondays 7 perms 1/2 Price (This of fer appliles to Susan on ly.) Cati1 now for your appoi ntment 668-9262 LA CONTESSA HAIR SALON il -8 - 1 1 - c 6(% Ci Bi