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Prepare kids for Santa

It never seems to fail that when you stand in line for
what seems an eternity with your child to see Santa Claus
and he’s finally next, the child start crying.

Perhaps you didn't prepare him properly to see the
jovial fellow, or perhaps you didn’t prepare him at all

Getting children ready to see Santa involves more
than putting their coat and hat on them. Youngsters have
to be prepared in other ways to see this jolly old man who
makes an appearance just once a year.

You, as parents, have to start early in the season to
acquaint your little one with Santa so he won't be afraid
when it's his turn to sit on Santa's lap and present his
Christmas list.

Television helps in that role by running commercials
— sometimes as early as six weeks before Christmas —
with Santa Claus in them. That way children get a picture
of Santa.

Or, you can show him other pictures of the kindly
gent — pictures in stores or newspaper ads or holiday
decorations.

Tell the child what Santa does and what he will do
the day you see him. Children need to know about the red
suit trimmed in-white fur, the long white beard.

Even though some fathers these days have beards,
those beards aren't very long and they aren't white, so

it’s likely that a child can be frightened by a strange
appearance.

On Christmas Eve, children often set out cookies and
milk for Santa and carrots for reindeer.

It's all right for the child to take cookies to hand to
Santa, but caution the child that Santa may be busy and
may not have time to eat the cookies. But make sure the
cookies are wrapped.

As you explain to the child that Santa may be busy
trying to get all the toys ready for the little boys and
girls, let the child know that he shouldn't ask for every
toy that has ever been made.

Perhaps you should limit the list of items. Go over
the list with the child at home so he knows just what to
say.

A child should spend no more than five minutes with
Santa.

Now that you've got the child prepared for the visit

to Santa, plan that visiting day according to his schedule.

Don't spend the whole day shopping, then decide to
stand in line a couple hours with the child. You don't want
the child to be irritable.

Visit Santa during the time the child is usually
awake. Try to avoid the long lines

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Glimpses of Pioneer Life in British Columbia

The Safer Child
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Wilderness Dream: Glimpses of Pioneer Life in
British Columbia (incl. 64 photos and map, $10.95):
The historical photos alone make this a superb gift
for anyone interested in homesteading days.

OTHER RECENT TITLES include Confessions of a
Student Pilot (humorous stories about learning to
fly, $6.95) and 15 Minutes: The Story of My
Abortion (teenage pregnancy, abortion and coping
with emotional trauma, $4.95). .

AVAILABLE AT: Castlegar Book Shop; 1-11 Books,
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Glass, Cutler’s News, Nelson; L & J Books, Trail.

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