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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2014-07-02, Page 66 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, July 2,2014 Six things I have learned after having boys Naomi Pelss Director of Seaforth Co- operative Children's Centre, mother of three I have two sons and although they both have very different personalities, there are certain things they have in common because they are boys. I'm not saying that all boys act this way, nor is this limited to only boys. However, I tend to see some "themes" I believe to be common amongst the young male population. Boys have a need to wrestle This desire to horseplay, wrestle, and roughhouse with other males cannot be tamed. As a mother of boys, I have learned to just allow for this to happen. Occasionally I yell out a warning such as, "Don't come running to me if you get hurt!" which falls on deaf ears. Most recently I caught myself saying, "Put the chair down, you are not John Cena!" My eldest son assured me one time when they were wrestling, "It's okay Mom - this is how we love on each other': Boys need "currency" to help them engage in socialization with other boys Lately, my boys have an overwhelming desire for Pokemon cards. They NEED them to trade with other boys at school. Before Pokemon, my son took Lego to school to trade. I think perhaps it's easier for them to enter a play situa- tion if they have the latest "fad". Other children come running when they bring out their cards. It gives t -16.1 11. _ !I _# •I Now' PO You are invited to attend these area churches ST. THOMAS CHURCH 21Jarvis St. Seaforth Rector The Rev. Karine Snowdon Rectory 519482-9071 Church Office 519-527-1522 Sunday, July 6 ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH WELCOMES YOU 14 Victoria Street, Seaforth 519-345-2972 ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY Worship at 9:30 a.m. Followed by Refreshments EVERYONE WELCOME Sat. Mass 5 p.m. Sun. Mass 9 a.m. ST. PATRICK'S, DUBLIN Sun. Mass 11 a.m. FR. CHRIS GILLESPIE BETHEL BIBLE CHURCH An Associated Gospel Church 126 Main St. Seaforth 519-527-0982 Pastor Mark Kennedy SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 10 a.m. Tuesday Evenings • Youth Groups - Junior & Senior High 6:30 to 9 p.m. • Vacation Bible School Aug. 11-15 5._ EVERYONE WELCOME EGMONDVILLE UNITED CHURCH Pastor Steve Hildebrand Youth Coordinator - Laura Nakamura WORSHIP JULY 6TH at 10:30 a.m Everyone is Welcome Website: www.egmondvilleunitedchurch.com Like us on Facebook. NORTHSIDE UNITED CHURCH MINISTER MARY FLETCHER Welcomes you Holidays No Service Until August 54 Goderich St. W. 6,.. 519-527-1449 www.cavannorthsideunited.ca RI FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 59 Goderich St. W. Seaforth 5 19-5 2 7-0 1 7 0 Student Minister Ian Marnoch Lorrie Mann - Organist Worship Sunday, July 6th, 11:15 a.m. All Welcome . Nursery Provided. •-•'• Office hours: Wed. 9 a.m. - Noon them something to talk about and bonds them together. Boys can be messy Don't get me wrong, girls can be messy too and my daughter's room is defi- nitely a good example. But boys seem to be a little more carefree with dirt, mud, bugs, messes, and general dishevel. My one son can't eat without spill- ing something on his shirt, every time, and it doesn't seem to bother him. If my daughter or I had mustard on the front of our shirts, we would feel the need to change it right away. Not him. Boys can be very physi- cally active and use sports as an outlet for their energy Most boys like gunplay, superheroes, and sports. They find empowerment and confidence through mastering skills in both games and role-playing positions, usually involving good versus evil and saving the world. Give them a cape, a ball or a stick, and they will most likely be happy. Words involving body parts or bodily functions also known as "potty talk" are incredibly funny to most boys My boys once had an entire 10 -minute conversa- tion using the word "poo" in each sentence. They were laughing so hysteri- cally, I had a hard time stopping it. I don't think they ever outgrow this either. Boys still need as much love and affection as we give to our girls Although boys may not seem to be overly affection- ate, or perhaps as open about their emotions as girls are, they need our love just as much. We need them to know how much they are loved. So after you wrestle your boy to the ground, don't forget to wipe the mustard off his face and give him a big hug and kiss. Thank you from the Seaforth Ag Society To the Editor; On behalf of the Seaforth Agricultural Society and the Homecraft Division, we would like to saw a very large thank you for all those who not only took part in our program, but to those who came out to watch the awesome entertainment who performed that night and those who supported but could not attend. Our fund raising goals will con- tinue in order to have the roundhouse roof replaces in time for our 169th Fall Fair, September 11-13. Betty Glanville Homecraft president Seaforth Agricultural Society eatorili Districi OffttgailitV Got li:131.1,7: ii;c1 to Oeg.hurilelletefait • 14000thi of kloct fat km(91141.1 .rtikoRtic:1,41104e Whitney South, Huron Expositor Food bank gardeners Anne Sharp and Norma Khan begin work on their local food garden on June 26. The garden is open each year to anyone looking for a place to grow their our herbs and vegetables. The Seaforth food bank also uses the space to grow much needed supplies. This year, the girls have planted beans and onions.