THE CHINA MAIL, FEBRUARY 27, 1939
Beauty and You
by PATRICIA LINDSAY
Children's Beauty Depends Upon Health
The very essence of beauty is dian if you do not strive to give him health. A firm, well proportioned these essentials.
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body, clear bright eyes, lustrous Check On Important Things hair and a sound mind comprise All mothers like to see their chil what we call "beauty" in children. dren fashionably dressed but good Proper
er nourishment, sufficient ex-food and a comfortable home should ercise and congenial surroundings never be sacrificed for such exter- all are necessary to create beauty nal showing of a mother's love. in your child. And you are shirk- Warm and appropriate clothes, yes; ing your duty as a parent or guar- but forget about current fashions if your budget is as slim as many are to-day. Keep your child happy by being his companion or by teach- ing him to enjoy the company of his playmates. Feed his mind and make it capable by teaching him self-reliance, self-assurance and in- tegrity by being his example.
They are identical twins-we mean those two useful removable trays that grace the little coffes table sketched. It is a good idea. to have two trays so that one can romain to hold the source of sup- plied while the other one F004 around to serve them.
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With two big fists against the world, this healthy youngster defies the year to come!
And play up to his vanity, or her many sweets, too frequent rewards, time if the child makes a habit of such in- vanity. By that I do not mean to for tiny tasks, permission to stay eating between meals
'through urge them to be proud of their fine up long after the bed hour, permit-dulgence, though done. clothes or possession. No! Noting the refusal of food at meal-mother love, is harmful. Your But urge them to be proud of their little daily groomings, the thought- fulness they might display, the tiny helpful things they like to do for mother. Permit them to be vain over their accomplishments rather than over their superficial · posses- sions.
"Look: I'm growing big because I clean my plate!" is a normal boast to be encouraged, and so is, "See, mother, I laced my shoes all by my- self!" even though the lacing is anything but accurate! Such traits are healthy, and health builds phy- sical and mental beauty,⠀⠀
But mothers, beware of the Του wrong kind of indulgence,
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Our extremities are getting a lot of attention, those days, what with funny hats and unusual shoes. Gloves may not be able to change their shape so radically, but they can do a lot with color and trim- '. ming! Sketched is a glove with sèquins soroas the knuckles, a now hoto.
child's health is very dependent upon routine. Regular hours of rest, regular hours for his meals, simple and well-chosen food, and daily body grooming.
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Look over your child carefully at least once a week. Peek into his mouth, notice his teeth, watch how he walks, examine his scalp, skin and eyes.
Watch what he eats and how willingly he eats it, Weigh him, measure him. And help him to dispel fear but teach him cau- tion by all means..
It is while your child is grow- ing.when
corrective work for his beauty may be done. Mistakes are not so easy to rectify once maturity is reached.
Tablecloths wear out most quick- ly at the folds. When they are show- ing signs of wear they can be given a longer lease of life if a hem is run on one selvedge side, and one and. This makes all folds come in a different place.
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