Preschool leadership workshop planned — by Judy Aird One of the topics to be discussed at the upcom- ing Preschool Leader- ship Workshop is disci- pline in a group setting. This topic is a pet in-~ terest of mine. As a mother, I am still searching for the ideal solution for solving behaviour problems in a group with my children. We have been involved in group situations since my youngsters were babies. I can still visualize very clearly, my daugh- ter at six months of age, sitting with five other babies the same age in a circle. She was red-faced and screaming, trying hard to grab as many of the toys as fast as she could. She was determined to keep the other babies from having any. Later, when she was 18 months old, we be- longed to a_ toddlers’ group. I remember an in- cident involving another girl about the same age and size as my daughter. The two little girls were, fighting over a riding toy, tugging the Wrestlers qualify for games The Skeena Junior High School wrestlers didn’t win any gold medals at the north- west zone meet held in Kitwanga on Jan. II, but they came up with some second and third- place finishes, and even qualified for the Nor- thern B.C. Winter Games in Smithers. One wrestler, Keith Fenton in the 100kg weight class took second in his group an? qualified for the B.C, games in Terrace. Robert Geier, 78kg, was also second and is listed as a backup wrestler for the Terrace games, Other Terrace wrest- lers coming through with good performances in- cluded Josh Young, 38kz, second; Larry Allan, 57kg, third; Sam Derrick, 70kg, third; Allan ballinger, 78kg, third. These wrestlers, plus the following, competed’ in novice and open classes: Al Fleischmann, Jason Lovstad, Sheldon Lincoln, and Andy Kergan. All are quailifi- ers for the trip to Smithers next month. Terrace’s Skeena school is slated to host zone finals on Feb. 1. toy’s handles, pulling each other’s hair, pinch- ing and, of course, lots of cries and screams. My reaction was to watch and to let the girls ‘try to settle things on their own. The other mother was ready to in- vite me out to the back alley. During both incidents, I felt embarrassed and felt I had failed as a mother because I had raised such an aggressive child. Looking back, I think I would have ap- preciated some interfer- ence from the group leader. Now I am a group leader of a parent par- ticipation toddlers’ group. In my roll as leader, I am also faced with solving discipline problems with children other than my own. While problems don’t arise too often, the situa- tions can be delicate. I don’t want to humiliate the child or the mother, nor do I want to draw at- tention from the others in the group. Most importantly, I don’t want to interfere if I’m not wanted. I remember an inci- dent which happened at snack time. A little fellow’s mother had forgotten to bring a snack for him. All the other children were sitting around little tables, eating their snacks and drinking juice. The only child who didn’t have a snack was this little boy. The mother, I am sure, felt very badly and in an effort to make it up to her son, she promised him an extra special treat | when they got home. This only upset the boy more and he ended up kicking and scream- ing face-edown on the floor. The poor mom was torn between acute embarrassment and wanting to drag her son out of the room. It was certainly time for me to step in. I asked mom if I may offer her son a snack from my stash and then I whis- pered in the boy’s ear. He promptly sat up to the table with the others and was very happy for the rest of the morning. Not all problems are as easy to resolve as this one was. I am hoping to learn some new effective ways of resolving prob- lems in group settings. As a leader I have much to learn. As a mother, I am constantly searching for the perfect answer to raise perfect children. While I realize there are no perfect solutions, I am hoping to pick up some helpful pointers at the Preschool Leader- ship Workshop which is being held the weekend of Jan. 24, 25 and 26. For more information, please call Parks and Recreation at 638-1174. a he ill | A lly vil a Terrace Review — Wednesday, Jan. 22,1986 7 fi} | THe St&Ames ip Hor sPRIN Act rai) fol a fl | i {Spose THEY CLOSE KIT SUMAN bRsp Ea, , FOUGHT, TH ee — oe, Braid Insurance Agencies Ltd. Come in to our office at 4648 Lakelse Ave., Terrace Phone 638-8581 A complete personalized Insurance Agency for Home @ Life @ Fire Boat @ Business AUTHORIZED AGENTS + Quioalan 43inc Ten gold medals Terrace swimmers solid Seven Terrace Blue- backs Swim Club mem- bers achieved more glory at a major swim meet held in Surrey two weeks ago. Overall, they came home with 10 gold, eight silver and four bronze medals in provincial, level-1 and level-2 times. ‘Adding icing to the cake was young Jocelyn Coxford in the eight- and-under age group. She merely won seven races and came second in two more. The Terrace young- sters were up against more than 300 top com- petitors from the lower mainland clubs. The Bluebacks more than held their own. Here's how they per- formed in the poo!: Tracy Konst — For provincial championship times, Konst won the 100-free and 50-fly, took second in the 50-free, and fourth in the 100-back. In her level-1 times, Konst was first in the 100-back and 100-fly, second in the 200-IM, and third in the 50-breast and 200-free. Cathy Bennett — She Terrace Blueback Surrey swim meet competitors Back row: John Adams, Tracy Konst, Carmen Beli, Dick Coxford (Coach) Front tow: Jocelyn Coxford, Cathy Bennett, Michael Baker; Bobby Peacock was not prasant when the photo was taken. had a third in provincial times. For level-1, Ben- nett was second in the 100-back and third in the "$0-breast. She also ran up a second in the 50-free and 200-free in the level-2 competition. Bobby Peacock — He had a_ sixth for the 100-breast in provincial action. ‘In level-1 events, Peacock was first in the 200-IM and 100-fly, and fifth in the 100-back. He also took a fourth in the §0-back for level-2. John Adams In level one competition, Adams counted firsts in the 50-back and 100-fly, a second in the 50-free, and a fifth in the 50-breast. Carmen Bell — It was two firsts for Hell as she won the 100-breast and 50-breast, in level-i. Mike Baker — He per- formed in level-1, and ran up seconds in the 200-IM and 50-breast. He was also fifth in the $0-back and sixth in the 100-breast. All Terrace level-1 swimmers registered times good enough for participation in the junior provincial meet coming up March 1 and 2 in Penticton. Several Bluebacks are also expected to compete in the B.C. age group finals at Victoria, March 14 to 16. The next major action for the Bluebacks club is this coming weekend when more than 180 - swimmers from Prince Rupert, Kitimat, Mas- sett, Kemano and Williams lake will be at the Terrace pool for a three-day meet. Fast Chil To prevent food poisoning, field dress, clean and chill the carcass of any game as soon 4s possibleafter killing.