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SCHMOO DAZE - 1980

FRIDAY, APRIL 11— SUNDAY, APRIL 20

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BUILDING YOUR CHILD’‘S SELF-CONFIDENCE

Why does one child believe that he can conquer the world, while another doubts his own ability to find the corner store? Do we put too much stress on competition and success? How can you help to build your child's self-confidence?

Important questions for every family.

not championships. The rewards: learning teamwork and _ co-operation, skills, testing limits.

developing

Too often we cheer the champ and ignore the loser. More co-operation among parents, coaches, teachers and youth leaders could do much to reduce the importance of winning and help to build self-confidence.

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many ways to help your child develop a sense of accomplishment: family games, neighborhood sports, household chores such as tidying a room or washing a car, doing something that comes easily.

These help him to see. that he can perform well and earn recognition.

The whole family should try to participate. But don’t “‘let’’ him win. Yur little decep- tion may only add to his sense of failure. (‘I’m so bad that Dad thinks he has to let

me win.’’) A handicap system is a good way

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th lad i The key question after the game is not, ‘‘Did you’ve been here forever) no doubt you are experiencing the malady q In-the precschooli years) a childsis: busy learning CENT TE ILE TE EIST Pe ETE known as “cabin fever”. Even if you don’t live in a cabin, the experi-

h new things. And he lets others know about them: 7. Don’t hide your own failures. Were you ence of months of dark cold days is one that can wreak havoc on tl © | Elookiaumer lookmt whanticansdo ¢. tistemalll Dectiidrentncedicoalsiwhichitiaccheam sition hopeless in math? Didyaou once score a cru- best of sunny dispositions. As a result, one often becomes anti-social } accomplishments need your attention and praise. cial goal against your own team? It helps

: : | to ability. To ask an average student to be and finds it best to hibernate. a youngster to see that Mummy and Daddy

: satisfied with nothing less than 80% in every : When he goes to school, competition is suddenly subject is putting too much stress on success. weren‘t perfect either, yet they turned out

all around him. He sees how we idolize “‘winning”’ ; okay. in our work, our sports, our lives. No wonder it rubs off on him.

1980 CASSIAR OUTHOUSE

As usual, where there is sickness, there is also a cure. In Whitehorse, they have the Sourdough Rendevous. In Cassiar we have our own brand of mania - the Annual Schmoo Daze, For two weekends and the week in between you are invited to pull out the stops! You can take part in a number of activies, ranging from dogsled and snowmobile races to pan- cake breakfasts, dancing and a variety of games to test your skill and daring. It is the time to dust off the winter gloom and get out into the

To expect a girl who is a poor swimmer to “come home with a medal’ is also unfair. Let her swim for fun.

8.Set an example. Are your own competitive attitudes rubbing off on your children? If you have a healthy outlook towards winning: and success, your children will probably fol- low your example.

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“My dad‘’s better than your dad because he

makes more money.” 3. Avoid sarcastic comments. If your child has “My team‘s better than your team because a poor game, don’t greet him with: ‘‘Well,

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Anyone can include themselves in the parade. We need floats, music, ) acrobats and

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thought and preparation.

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cheerleaders. Do you have a group who would like to participate? Do you have an idea

for a float or do you feel just plain silly and want to dress as a clown? .? All contributions are welcome and further information is available through Carl at the Rec Office, Phone |

778-7224.

Costumes are a must for any carnival. The Outhouse race teams should be costumed. and there will be some dances with special themes as well, but there are many opportuni- ties for adults and children alike~ to walk about in disguise.

Last year we had an afternoon of clown face painting. It is possible that this year wg could extend that so for a fee you and /or a group of your friends can make use of a wide

variety of clown and stage makeup.

If you have any ideas on.any of these themes or would like to be involved in preparations for Schmoo Daze, please attend the next committee

2. The Outhouse must also comply with the fol- lowing:

Next month we’ll present you with the full line-up of events, but at_this time we’d like you all to consider some DEO}eCts that require a little

OUT HOUSE RULES

1. Size of Outhouse must comply with follow- -ing dimensions:

Minimum Width — 3 Feet

Minimum Depth — 3 Feet

Minimum Height (excluding Wheels) - 6 Feet ;

The draw-bar can be any reasonable length, but must accommodate three persons pulling.

we won the championship.” “I’m better than you are because | got 84% on the test.”

We forget that for every winner there are many who don’t win, Losers! And too often-we judge all losers to be failures.

SUCCESS CAN BE DISCOURAGING Often a child will work hard to win — to be a suc-

cess — because this earns praise, but he may total- ly miss the enjoyment and satisfaction that comes

If he doesn’t reach his goal — or the goal his par-

ents have set for him— he. may lose confidence in

himself. He may become afraid of failure. Love

and family values can.do much to reduce this fear.

When competition is all around us, self- confidence prepares a child to cope with the real world. Here are some suggestions to help your youngster develop pride in himself and confi- dence in his ability:

1. Success isn't as important as getting involv- ed and enjoying it. Both children and adults

have trouble with this idea. Eight-year-olds for example, should play hockey for fun,

LIBRARY NEWS

by Hilde Guderjahn

you sure blew it out there today.” Try en- couragement instead.

Every child has one or two subjects that are better than the rest. Praise these and en- courage the others. Point out that all he can

do is his best. Suggest ways of improving |

study habits; urge extra help both at home and school.

4. Don’t for one minute suggest that your love is linked to his accomplishments. Encourage him to do well in all activities. Confidence

at the heart of family life. Triumphs and de- feats should be expected and accepted.

5. When he’s discouraged — “‘|’m-really lousy let him express his feelings but help him to see himself in a better light, Point out past achievements. Remind him of his special skills,

Encourage him to have fun doing what he enjoys even if he isn’t very good at it. The goal is not to win every time.

6. Self-confidence comes with meeting chal-

lenges. Big ones and small ones, There are

The Library received about 200 new books from Dawson Creek, including some quite interesting non-fictions: 2 new cookbooks, a few books on childcare and family therapy, Ann Landers En- cyclopedia, and many more.

Encourage less achievement and more light- hearted enjoyment. We don’t- have to be good at something to enjoy it.

Remember, a child’s confidence in himself doesn’t come from winning. It comes from a solid foundation of family love. It comes from coping with problems and mastering them. si You can be a big help.

FEELINGS AND YOUR CHILD is a series of 10

- pamphlets about family life with young children.

DRAW BAR SPOKE simply from taking part. blossoms in a home that is full of love and IF you would like to receive a comlete set, free, Csuveers OPTIONAL ) UsereaG affection. Love, security and acceptance are send your name and address to: ‘‘Feelings-and ON.

Your Child,’’ Canadian Mental Health Association 2160 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4S 2Z3. -

Number 6 in a series published by the Canadian Mental Health Assoc.. in co-operation with the Mental Health Section of the Health Programs Branch, Health and Welfare Canada;

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s f b A : WEDNESDAY 1— 4p.m. meeting (watch for date, time and place in the ~ Can only have two wheels (no skids, skis LIBRARY HOURS — THURSDAY +e Ne is CCC Newsletter). ~ or runners) t By the time this paper comes out the Library ng BY PHONE CALL ONLY AT OTHER Must be. fully functional complete with at '___will have been redecorated. Thanks to the Com- Sunday 2-S5pm least one hole, one roll of paper (or , munity Club, we will have an almost new Lib- Monday 6-9p.m ues catalogue) : rary. The wallto the small meeting room is taken Tuesdays Closed If door made, it must be made = that down and the room added on for more space, Wednesday 2-5p.m when closed, the rider may still be seen the walls will be shining in a new color, and I am Thursday 6-9p.m y CLOWN CLOTHES (e.g. - opening at bottom or top so feet or | quite grateful not to have to look at those awful Friday 6-9p.m There S more head may be seen) ; green walls anymore. New curtains and wall to Saturday Closed . wall carpeting will eventually make the Library a to Mutual Life If you have any gaudy over-sized or The outhouse team will consist of four (4). showplace for Cassiar by Hilde Guderjahn

than Life Insurance.

Whatever your needs . . . income for retirement, protection for your family, insurance to cover the amount of your mortgage or complete — estate planning . . . get in touch.

Mutual Life can help you in more ways than you think. -

under-sized striped or polka dot re- gular sized pants, shirts, skirts, dresses, hats or accessories that you don’t need, we can use them to make clown clothes for the children to wear during

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I will be in Cassiar in March. For an appointment please contact me in Whitehorse.

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