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PAGE jf-] WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER Zt/IVM This small child takes time out from the shopping can cause children to become Christmas rush to munch on a candy cane, tired, angry, and frustrated.(CNS photo) Experts say the pressures of holiday with g'/ts S Glass Animal Sculptures gives off just enough glow to light the way. Handmade blown glass and walnut-finish base. A delightful gift for any V- . j . .> Butterfly Night Lights with real butterflies. Just plug into wall outlet from the- BADE BUTIK Bath Shop The Incredible Shower Machine " by Village A convenient shampoo/soap dispenser that adheres to the wall. Just a touch of a fingertip releases the rich soap or shampoo! 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Terry .Maxon, a clinical social worker in Children's Hospital and Health Center's Child Guidance Clinic in San Diego, offers these sugges­ tions for making the shop­ ping trips more enjoyable for all concerned. The flare-ups that often occur during these pre- Christmas shopping sprees are caused, Maxon says, by the many stresses of the sea­ son that can produce more churlishness than cheeriness. 'The holiday season car­ ries with it such high expec­ tations that everyone should be happy and kind and giv­ ing and that everything should be fun and exciting," he says. "But we must re­ mind ourselves that whenev­ er the sense of anticipation is raised so high, there's the potential for disappoint­ ment. "For children, there's the great desire to have all the things they're seeing ad­ vertised on television. For parents, there's the desire to give their children every­ thing they want contrasted with the reality of the situa­ tion, which is that the family budget just doesn't allow it" It's possible to defuse the time bomb and make shop­ ping trips bearable, and maybe even pleastmt "If it's necessary to take small children on shopping trips, try to visit as few stores as possible," Maxon says. "People tend to overextend themselves and get too tired. That can cre­ ate problems. "Make sure it's built into the trip that something will be done for the enjoyment of the child. Children often are hauled from place to place while adults shop for adult things with no consideration for the child's interest Plan for a visit to Santa, a tour of the toy department or sim­ ply to sit down and have a Coke -- something to break the monotony for the child. "Remember, too, that for most children a holiday shopping excursion means being in new places and being around a lot of strange people. That can be a very anxiety-provoking situation. "Plan to take short breaks from time to time just to calm down. Walk for a while outside the stores or sit down on a bench. That eases the stress and allows both parents and children a little rest. "If the child shows signs of being too tired to remain well-behaved, it's usually best just to end the shopping trip for the day," Maxon says. How to start his day a little bit smoother Got a special man in your life? Why not do him, as well as yourself, a favor--give him the Norelco Rotatract® recharge­ able razor for Christmas. More than just another elec­ tric razor, the Rotatract® razor looks, feels and performs like the luxury model it is. Its space- age shape and sophisticated styl­ ing make it a stand-out gift be­ cause its unique features make life easier for that someone spe­ cial. 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