The following has been pro-
. vided by. the B.C.

‘Psycholagical Association, a—

“non-profit association. with
~ 500 registered psychologists.
The association provides a
» Hiferral service at 730-0522.

Dear psychologist: ;

Despite my_ best efforts,
my, children: have become
jover-focused on the material
(i.c.: gift-getting} aspects of

Christmas. What can I do ta:

__ emphasize the “true meaning
of Christmas?”

: Answer: wore

 °. It is: difficult for parents
‘:,to compete with the holiday
‘Vadvertising blitz. But you are

“the strongest influence in.

“your. young, children’s: lives
and you ‘can instill in them a
more «. meaningful - under:

NEWS photo Cindy Goodman

A toy store Christmas window display, like this one in Edgemont Village, is a nat-
ural ‘magnet for kids, but try and emphasize activities rather than shopping.

standing of Christmas. :

Try to de-emphasize gift
acquisition by limiting the
number of gifts children ger,
and ask relatives to Fespect
‘your wishes.

Limit time spent in shop-
ping. malls with your 'chil-

“dren. Instead, put’ emphasis |
‘on family activities. Develop ;

new holiday traditions:
include chidren_ in, cookie-
baking, tree selection and
trimming, etc. . Arrange a
sleigh ride or evening snow-
shoe: Host a neighbourhood
party. Volunteer with older

children at church: or charity
=. BCPA

suppers, or sponsor a family
for Christmas. The holiday

Yopical Snorkelling Sets — Fins — Beachwalkers — peas _
Suits — Diving Wetsuits and Drysuits” .

_, 986-0902 |

and we are closed)

spirit is- infectious, and chil-
dren. will learn from your
example.

—answer by registered

psychologist Meagan Smith -

.. Readers may mail questions
to Ask Your Psychologist c/o
202-1755 — - West
Broadway, Vancouver, V6] 485.

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