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Provincial accident statistics show most pedestrian accidents occur hen crossing intersections with the right of way. Younger children are expanding their pedestrian boundaries for the first ime. They are venturing from the familiar confines of their immediate ‘nvironment to roadways, intersections, and streetâ€"crossing experiences. Motorists should remember these HAC suggestions to help reduce the isk of school children being involved in accidents when going to and from chool. * Slow down around schools and residential areas. + * Watch for children. * Be aware that children are unpredictable and unexperienced in traffic. *« Look for clues that warn of children in the area (safety patrols, crossâ€" Eng guards, bikes, and school buses). * Obey the school busâ€"stop laws. * Use extra caution in bad weather or when the sun is at the horizon and bscures vision. * Clear fogged windows before starting to drive. * Obey all trafficâ€"signs and symbols. * Be alert for late students running to catch the school bus. ‘ _ Practice extra caution around school sites. The world of school is one here children must adapt every rear to the style and expectations of new teacher. Most children are juite resourceful and find ways of djusting to their new teacher‘s vays. This year‘s teacher may be ‘ar stricter than last year‘s about ow much talking is permissible in School has just begun for anothâ€" r year. Shopping expeditions for a ew lunch box, binder, crayons, and erhaps, a new outfit are going rong. As we put our feet up with a p of tea unwinding from these hopping adventures, we can reflect )n the extraordinary effort in adapâ€" fation our children are going to lemonstrate in the next few weeks :s they begin a new school year. _ With the opening of school, thousands of youngsters will be attending for the first time. This brings with it great concern for parents and fnotorists. The Hamilton Automobile Club recommends to parents having young nes heading out for the first time, to walk their school route several times vith them so they become familiar with the types of traffic hazards they ace. y DR. 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Regardless of the changes, for the next few weeks, your child is going to spend a lot of energy observing his/her teacher, learning about the classroom expecâ€" tations and adjusting to them. On top of that, every year, there‘s a new peer structure to the classroom. If you have just moved to a new area, your child is going to have to adapt, not only to a new teacher, but also to a totally new set of friends. Even if your child is in the same school, one of his best friends from last year may be in a different classroom. Moreover, it has been two months since they have been altogether, and there‘s going to be some initial awkwardâ€" ness before he/she is comfortable * Elfa European 5 Basket System Durable sliding wire basket systems. Replaces a standard dresser. Systems can be transported unassembled in the trunk or back seat. Ideal for University students. Can be assembled and dismantled in less than one minute. System has a 10 year guarantee hopefully longer than your university tenure SYSTEM 5 $34.95 $52.95 $71.95 $99.95 again negotiating so many relationâ€" ships. That is a lot of hard work for a child, and as a parent, one can anticipate some reaction in line with how one‘s child usually responds to stress or upsets. Now is the time while our feet are up and there‘s a bit of tea left to think of ways to give our children the support they need for what is very similar to adapting to a new job, with a new boss and a new set of peers. One of the most important ways we can help our children is by establishing a cooperative relationâ€" ship with the new teacher and the school in general. I recommend that parents introduce themselves to the teacher early on and that they inquire about their child. Ask for specifics. Is your child enjoying their recess? Do they seem happy during classroom times? Have they made friends? Is there something you can do to help your child? Two things happen when parents talk to teachers. You are announcing to the teacher that you are available, reachable, and that you are interestâ€" ed in sharing information about your child. If a problem occurs, your child‘s teacher will be more inclined to contact you early on, confident that your reception is going to be positive. You are also telling your child that the world of school is not totally separate from his/her home life. As your child is trying to adjust to his new classâ€" room life, he/she is less likely to feel alone knowing that you are also establishing a relationship with this new adult in his/her life. 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Now n PORTIONS | @ Like You‘ve never seen before!! : BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL : i 1 CHILDEATSFOR | I _ FREE (under 12 years of age) _ 1 Op YOUR L‘«} 110 Fing Stores and Services. Just north of the Q.E.W. and Trafalgar Road. 842â€"2140 Open Mon.â€"Fri. 9:30amâ€"Spm, Saturday 9:30amâ€"6pm, Sunday 12 noonâ€"Spm Ice Cream Pop incl. in Kids Meals Dr. Micheline Beitel is a therapist with the psychological practice of Pryor, Linder, MacPherson and Associates of Oakville. is the time to plan that special famiâ€" ly time where your child can put his hard work aside and unwind. Well, tea‘s finished and school‘s back. Enjoy!