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It's important to promote your child's self-image
Parents talk a lot about how
they want their children to grow
up. They worry about their chil
dren's progress because they
know early experiences influence
a child's school and social accom
plishments. Good adjustments
begin in childhood and continue
step by step through life.
Preschoolers are not likely to
ask themselves " H ow much do I
like Myself?"They do, however,
create inner picture of themselves
based on how well they seem to
be doing, how much they are
loved, and how they are pleasing
you. Successful experiences build
pleasant inner pictures of self
confidence called self-image. "I
can do it," becomes a child's
foundation for action. Repeated
failures and discouragement build
pictures of despair. "I'm a flop,"
Comfortable clothing
recommended for kids
The idea of layering clothing
so children can take off or add
garments is an excellent one.
We recommend a light "core
ensemble" of clothing for both
boys and girls. This basic outfit
should include lightweight jeans,
pants or a dress, a medium
weight short-sleeved or blouse,
briefs, ankle socks, and running
or tennis shoes.
If classrooms are consistently
chilly or children complain of
being cold, slightly heavier core
ensembles, adding undershirts,
long sleeves, and mid-calf length
socks to the basic outfit.
In addition, children may want
to wear a cardigan style sweater,
vest, sweat shirt, or flannel shirt
that is handy to put on and shed
again according to conditions
Dealing with the d eat takes time
'In-the Uftrte"d State's' there'
are about 1 ,700,000 deaf indivi
duals and 15,000,000 others with
partial hearing impairments
ranging from mild to profound.
Deafness is defined as a hearing
loss preventing total reception
of communication through the
use of the ear. This loss can be
anywhere from mild (when the
person only has difficulty hearing
faint or distant speech) to severe
(when the person can only feel
vibrations).
Did you know. . .there is now
an International Symbol for Deaf
ness? The symbol has been pro
claimed by the National Associa
tion of the Deaf and has been
approved by the World Federa
tion of the Deaf, headquartered
in Rome, Italy. The logo is a
drawing of an ear, crossed by a
bar. It can be used as a wallet
card, a road sign near schools
where deaf children attend, in
telephone directories to designate
available TTY (teletypewri
ter)TDD (telecommunication
devices for the deaf) facilities,
and in television listings to call
attention to closed captioned
programs.
Handi Helps for leaders:
1 . Assess the hearing impaired
individual's disability. Spend time
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was the constant remark of a
four-year-old whenever things
didn't go well. When children
have pleasant inner pictures,
they have high self-esteem.
High self esteem is not self
centeredness. It simply means
that children see themselves as
helpful, enjoyable, strong, and
dependable. Preschooler's con
stant demands for recognition
of accomplishments are not self
centeredness. Instead, they seek
reminders of their worth to ma ke
them glad to be who they are.
Children with high self-esteem
accept daily risks while children
with low self-esteem withdraw
from new learnings and adven
tures because they fear failure.
Children aren't born with self
esteem. You help create it by
reflecting positive or negative
in the room.
The list of clothing "don'ts"
for classroom comfort compiled
from the research includes such
heavy, non-removeable clothes
as thermal underwear, heavy
sweaters without layers under
neath, insulated boots, and warm
socks.
Along with these guidelines,
we suggest parents find out what
temperatures are typical in their
children's classrooms and dress
their youngsters accordingly. But
don't forget to keep outdoor,
weather in mind too.
Parents should try to dress
their children to give them the
option to remove or add layers
according to how active they
lare during th day and how cold
their classrooms are.
'with the person to find out their
strengths and weaknesses, visit
with their parents and teachers
to gather clues for working effec
tively with the individual.
2. Smile! Use positive body
language and a gentle touch to
signal your acceptance despite
communication differences.
3. Speak directly to the deaf
person by maintaining eye con
tact throughout the conversation,
even in the presence of an inter
preter. Remember that the inter
preter's function is to communi
cate, not think or answer for the
deaf person.
4. It is important for the deaf
person to see your face. Be sure
that it is well lighted and you
don't cover your mouth or turn
away in mid-sentence. Try to
arrange your group so that every
one is visible to the deaf partici
pant. 5. Try to enunciate clearly
and speak slowly. It isn't neces
sary to exaggerate or shout. Be
prepared with alternate explana
tions that use different phrases.
6. Watch the deaf person care
fully for facial expressions and
body language that will help
you determine the success of
your communication. A nod
doesn't always indicate under-
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responses to their efforts. Your
words and actions carry powerful
messages that tell children whether .
they are valued and enjoyed or ,
whether they are an extra burden.
Everything that happens to
children affects their self-image.
Important and unimportant inci
dents raise and lower their self
esteem. For example, if you're
always too busy, in a hurry, or
use "put-down-talk," children
conclude they're not as important
as other things or people. You
can repeatedly tell them you
love them but if its not reinforced
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Although it is an unpleasant
task at best, it is one which
really shouldn't be put off. Tax
returns now take more time to
prepare than ever. Preparation
of an income tax return includes,
in addition to the assembly and
listing of data, a careful planning
study to achieve the maximum
tax savings possible. You will
help your accountant accomplish
this by giving him her two things:
enough time, plus complete and
accurate data.
You should list all taxable
income that your received during
the year. The sources that you
might use in compiling this list
are records such as bank books,
deposits in checking accounts,
stock brokers' statements, real
estate agents' statements,
insurance company data, etc.
Your employer should furnish
you with a W-2 that shows your
" sta'nding anymore5 than' a lack
' of response indicated bellige
rence. 7. When planning a meeting
that includes a deaf participant,
visual aids are helpful. If you
are showing a film, provide the
deaf member with a written
agenda or outline for clear under
standing. "
8. A notetaker designated to
take notes during a discussion
or presentation would also bene
fit the hearing impaired person.
' This allows him her to have the
opportunity to review what was
'said and to pick up on some
points that may have been missed
during the meeting.
9. A deaf individual may have
speech which is difficult, at first,
to understand; however, once
accustomed to it, you should be
able to understand the "deaf
speech."
Make your own pre-wash
If you like the convenience of
a spray prewash stain remover,
then save yourself the packaging
and advertising costs and make
your own. Into a pint spray
bottle, put Vi cup of ammonia
and Vi cup liquid laundry deter
with your time and attention.
They lower their estimate of
themselves.
Preschoolers meet many failures
each day that prove their small
ness and incapability. Support
their struggle to feel big and
proud by telling them that they're
doing well. If day after day,
children experience more com
fort than discomfort, moreencou
ragment than discouragement,
and more attention than lack of
it, they develop good feelings
about themselves.
income from salary for the year,
as well as applicable withhold
ings. 1099 forms for interest,
dividends, and commissions are
also important.
Remember that you must de
clare all income received, from
whatever source. I ncome received
but not deposited is also required
to be reported. This includes
checks in your possession on
December 31 but not deposited
I. or cashed until January.
For deductions, we suggest
' that you first review the deduc
tions that were taken on your
1984 return. Then go through
your monthly bank statements
and remove from each bank
statement the cancelled checks
representing tax deduction items.
Be sure to go through the bank
statement for January 1985 to
remove checks written in 1984
which cleared the bank in 1985.
'(You will also wish to remove
' , ' ' 10. If your having trouble under
' standing a deaf person's speech
don't hesitate to ask them to
" repeat. Never say "it's not impor
tant" or "never mind". This may
be interpreted as he or she is not
important.
Baking hint
If a baked cake sticks to the
pan, try placing the pan on
a cloth wrung out in hot
water. It may help remove
the cake from the pan.
gent. Fill the rest of the bottle
with water, shake it up and
spray it on the stain. Wait at
least one minute before putting
the stained fabric into the
washing machine.
How to handle hypertension
There are some special things
you should know to help someone
with high blood pressure. When
a person finds out he has high
blood pressure and has to treat
it for life, he may become upset
or angry and have some fears.
Let your family members know
you care. Listening to these
concerns is one way to help.
The family should help the
patient stay on treatment, identi
fy questions to ask the doctor,
' and support the doctor's advice.
Your interest and support are
very important.
The feelings of other family
members may also be affected
by the changes the whole family
must make. This is natural. For
example, changing eating habits
and or daily activities may take
time to get used to. Talking
about these feelings will make it
easier for the whole family to
work together.
Decide How you can help:
Talk about it together and decide
how the family can help. More
help may be needed with some
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tax information
the check for the fourth estimated
tax payment for 1984 which was
due January 15, 1985, if applic
able). After you have removed the
deductible checks, sort the checks
into groups, such as donations,
taxes, medical, etc. You will
then be able to summarize data
from the cancelled checks onto
a listing of your deductible items.
Although keeping your receipts
is important, it isn't necessary
for you to use them in this
compilation if you pay all your
bills by check. If you sometimes
pay bills with cash, remove the
receipts that represent cash pay
ments and sort them together
with the cancelled checks. The
rest of your receipts may be
retained by you for use in case
you are audited by the Internal
Revenue Service.
After you have summarized
your tax data, you should file
Colors can affect the way
you feel
The colors that surround us
' may affect our moods and beha
vior. Red, for example, is one of
the most arousing colors. It can
excite the emotions, raise blood
pressure and heart rate, quicken
muscular reactions, and increase
brain-wave activity. People sur
rounded by red tend to feel a
slowed sense of time. Other
colors considered warm such as
orange and yellow have been
found to have similar effects.
The cooler colors blues and
greens tend to calm people
Eat well when pregnant
Desnite our high standard of
living, the United States ranks
jseventeenth in low infant morta
lity rates in the world. Many of
our children are born with low
birth weights. Complications
occur during childbirth, and the
U.S. rate of stillborns, premature
babies, and infants with birth
defects is higher than might be
expected. Some of these pro
blems may be caused by inade
quate diet during pregnancy.
If you are pregnant, be sure
to eat nutritious foods. Your
appetite will probably increase,
things than with others. Everyone
can do a small part. Here are
some suggestions on what the
family can do. Decide together
which ones your family will try.
Help with the medicine Re
mind the patient to take the
medicine every day, by putting
the medication out at the right
time or leaving notes where they
can be seen. Refill the prescrip
tion before it runs out or leave
reminders by marking the date
on a calendar.
Help with doctor's appoint
mentsGo along to the doctor
with the patient for company
and support. This is a good time
for family members to ask ques
tions and learn about high blood
pressure. The doctor can explain
the patient's treatment and how
the family can help.
Help follow progress Remind
the patient to record blood pres
sure measurements on a chart.
Look at the chart together, and
follow the progress. Talk over
any problems the patient has
with reaching the goal.
Help the patient stay on the
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the checks and receipts by groups
into small envelopes, then place
all the small envelopes together
in a large envelope labeled, " 1 984
tax information." The checks
will then be readily available in
proper order in the event of a
subsequent tax examination.
An accountants bill to you
for tax preparation is based on
theamount of time that is required
to prepare your tax return. If
you will summarize your tax
information as suggested, instead
of bringing in a sack full of
cancelled checks and receipts, it
will take less time to prepare
your tax return. You may find
the savings in preparation fees
will be well worth the additional
time that it takes you to prepare
your tax summary and perhaps
you will think of a deductible
item in the process that you
might have otherwise overlooked.
down by having the opposite
effects. .
Reactions to color depends
on people's individual differences
and backgrounds, their condi
tioning, and the type of light
and the saturation of the color.
Should we use these findings
when trying to decide what color
to paint our homes? Individuals
preference should be considered
first. Light colors for walls, how
ever, are usually recommended
because they make rooms appear
larger and brighter.
so make sure the extra calories
you consume are not empty
calories.
You should expect to gain
weight gradually. Pregnancy is
not the time to go on a diet,
even if you are overweight. You
and your baby are at special risk
if you are a teenager who is still
growing, if you are underweight,
or if you have other health
problems.
Most pregnant women are
advised to take iron and folic
acid supplements. Ask your doctor
about these supplements.
diet, if diet is nart of the treat
ment plan. The whole family
should cut calories and reduce
salt. It is a good health habit. It
can be fun to find new recipes
that the family can enjoy. Remove
the salt shaker from the table.
When eating out, help the patient
stay on the diet by choosing a
restaurant that serves a variety
of foods for the whole family.
Don't buy food that is not part
of the patient's diet. If others
want foods that are not on the
diet, they can have them outside
the home.
Other ways to help Suggest
exercise the family can do toget
her such as taking a walk or
bike riding.
It's worth it High blood pres
sure cannot be cured. But it can
be controlled for a lifetime. By
treating high blood pressure now,
serious illness and medical
expense can be avoided. Working
together makes treating high
blood pressure a lot easier. With
your help, the person you care
about can enjoy a long and
healthy life.