Football is in the air...

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Creative Director: Lori BruschiEditor: Heather YbarraGraphic Designer: Anika SticklesContributing Writers: Heather Adams, Leah Garcia, Deandra Goodman, Heather Ybarra, and Oscar Ybarra

2 Are You Ready for Football? Grab your favorite jerseys and gear! Heather Ybarra shares the excitement of the start of the season

including an NFL Kick-off Party at Sports USA! Every Game Every Sunday!

12 Are you expecting or have you recently had a baby? Is your home baby-proof? Did you know a baby can drown in an inch of water?

Heather Adams points out a few Safety Tips for Parents with Infants.

14 School is back in session. Kids are getting adjusted to their new classes and new schedules. Deandra Goodman helps get us

back in the swing of school with tips on improving your Study Habits. Read more to have a successful school year!

16 Military Families are the backbone of the military. They sacrifi ce through the giving of their loved ones. In this month’s Spouse’s Corner,

Heather Adams looks at the Strength of Soldiers through the eyes of Family and MWR. In this month’s Teen Corner, Oscar Ybarra talks about balancing school and sports for teens who are interested in Joining Sports.

4 According to Wikipedia, a step family is a family where one parent has children who are not related to the other parent. September 16th is National Step Family Day. Leah Garcia tells us

why we should Celebrate the Step Family then and always.

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It’s September!! This can only mean one thing – FOOTBALL! Anticipation of another season is fi nally put aside. The off-season trades have been made – has it sunk it yet that Peyton Manning will really be wearing a Denver Broncos jersey and not that of the Indianapolis Colts? New coaches have been selected and the 2012 draftees have signed the contracts. Training camp has fi nally ended and preseason games are in the books. It’s last call for getting your fantasy football team (or teams for some) set for another season of friendly competition. Businesses and offi ces across the country are fi lled with c o n v e r s a t i o n s about the Sunday games and predictions for the Monday game ahead. Are y o u ready for some football?

The jerseys and hats you disappointedly put away at the end of last season can come out again and are donned for another season. Anything can happen and this WILL be the year for your team, no matter what team you call yours. Underdogs and perennial champions all start fresh. The tailgating grills come out for the endless supply of burgers, brats and hot dogs that fi nd their way into the Sunday diets of many Americans. Staples like chips and salsa can’t be left out either and of course the beverages of all kinds and kid-friendliness. It’s a day of food, friends and, of course, endless choices of what game to watch.

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Are You Ready for Football?By: Heather Ybarra

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According to the United States Census Bureau there are commonalities of the origination of step families:

• The most common form of a blended family is a mother and stepfather arrangement, since mothers often maintain custody of the children.

• One-third of all children entering stepfamilies were born to an unmarried mother; the other two-thirds of cases involve divorce or the death of one parent. • Of the 60 million American children under the age of 13, half are currently living with one biological parent and that parent’s current partner.

In the United States, September 16th has been designated as “National Stepfamily Day”. This is a day dedicated to the stepfamily (or blended family). It’s a day to honor all those who choose every day to be parents to ALL the children in their lives.

So, what exactly is a step family? According to Wikipedia, a stepfamily is a family where one parent has children that are not related to the other parent. Either one or both parents may have children from a previous relationship. Children from a stepfamily may live with one biological parent and visit their other biological parent, or they may live with each biological parent for a period of time. The stepfamily has become a norm of today’s society. Circumstances, such as death of a spouse, divorce or unmarried mothers have lead to the step family unit. Speaking from experience, being a member of a step family for some time has not been easy, but in the end, it has been very rewarding and successful.

The typical stepfamily is nothing like “The Brady Bunch.” They don’t blend together easily and effortlessly. It takes a lot of hard work, but it can be done. Trying to make a blended family a replica of your fi rst family, or the ideal nuclear family, can often set family members up for confusion, frustration, and disappointment. Instead, embrace the differences and consider the basic elements, listed below, that make a successful blended family (taken from Guide to Step-parenting & Blended Families, www.helpguide.org):

• Solid marriage. Without the marriage, there is no family. It’s harder to take care of the marriage in a blended family because you don’t have couple time like most fi rst marriages do. You’ll have to grow and mature into the marriage while parenting. • Being civil. If family members can be civil with

one another on a regular basis, instead of ignoring or purposely trying to hurt each other, then you are on the right track.

• All relationships are respectful. This is not just referring to the kids’ behavior toward the adults. Respect should be given, not just based on age, but based on the fact that you are all family members now.

• Compassion for everyone’s development. Members of your blended family may be at

various life stages and have different needs (teens versus toddlers, for example). They may also be at differentstages in accepting this new family. Family members need to understand and honor those differences.

• Room for growth. After a few years of being blended, hopefully the family will grow and members will choose to spend more time together and feel closer to one another.

Just remember, the most important member of the

step family is the child. While you are nurturing your blended family, keep in mind that all children have some basic needs and wants that should be met as a precursor to a great relationship. All children want to feel:

• Safe and secure. Children want to be able to count on parents and step-parents. Children of divorce have already felt the upset of having people they trust let them down, and may not be eager to give second chances to a new step- parent. • Loved. Kids like to see and feel your affection, although it should be a gradual process. • Seen and valued. Kids often feel unimportant

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or invisible when it comes to decision making in the new blended family. Recognize their role in the family when you make decisions.

• Heard and emotionally connected. Creating an honest and open environment free of judgment will help kids feel heard and emotionally connected to a new step-parent. Show them that you can view the situation from their perspective.

• Appreciated and encouraged. Children of all ages respond to praise and encouragement and like to feel appreciated for their contributions.

• Limits and boundaries. Children may not think they need limits, but a lack of boundaries sends a signal that the child is unworthy of the parents’ time, care, and attention. As a new step parent, you shouldn’t step in as the enforcer at fi rst, but work with your spouse to set limits.

So, if you happen to be a step parent, THANK YOU! What you do is important and impacts not only the children that you are taking part in raising, but society as a whole, for our youth will one day become tomorrow’s future.

the Step Family!By: Leah Garcia

For more information and resources on step parenting, visit the Army Community Service (ACS) Family Advocacy Program at: http://www.fortbraggmwr.com/acs/family-advocacy/

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When you welcome a new baby into your life, it can be overwhelming. You’ve got a hundred decisions to make…picking the right car seat, the safest toys and the best crib. We always here about new parents “baby-proofi ng” their homes. The simplest safety concern for us can turn into a real hazard for a newborn or a young child. Below are some preventive measures you can take to keep your infant safe from common household hazards.

Burn When we turn on hot water, we hold our hands under to test the temperature and when it gets hot we jerk our hand back quickly and think “yup it’s hot”! Babies and young children do not have this reaction time and can be easily burned and injured by hot liquids, steam and electrical appliances. Whether in the kitchen or bathroom (where hot water burns babies most), it’s important to take precautions. Set your water heater to 120º to avoid the risk of burning. R e m e m b e r to check the water with your wrist or elbow b e f o r e placing your baby in t h e

shower or bath – this gives a more accurate feeling for the temperature to the baby. If you have a fi replace, make sure to install a barrier as the colors and sounds from the fi re are sure to attract a young, learning mind.

Choking, Suffocation and Strangulation Babies are always crawling around on the fl oor, grabbing cords that are within reach, and constantly putting things in their mouths. You can minimize their risks by simply removing their access to such hazards. Even some favorite foods for young children like hot dogs, cheese sticks, hard candy and grapes can create a choking hazard. • Don’t allow babies to sleep on couches, chairs, regular beds or other soft surfaces. Remove pillows, blankets and stuffed animals from your baby’s sleeping area • Don’t allow babies to play with plastic bags or in and around poorly ventilated spaces. • Remove hood and neck drawstrings from your baby’s clothing.

Drowning Did you know that a baby can drown in an only an inch of water? This puts them at risk of drowning while doing the simplest thing like taking a bath,

which can be a pretty scary thought. • Regularly check to make sure drain covers are secure and have no cracks. Replace fl at drain covers with dome-shaped ones. • Empty all buckets, containers and wading pools immediately after use. Store them upside down and out of children’s reach. • If you have a swimming pool, install a fence equipped with self-closing and self-latching gates. • Keep toilet lids shut and use toilet locks.

Falling Babies can suffer injuries from falls involving high

chairs, beds, changing tables, stairs, baby walkers and strollers. Keep your baby’s nursery safe

by removing hazards to minimize risk and installing safety devices. Once baby is

crawling around put the safety gates up on the stairs and other key areas which

could be dangerous. Window guards are a great addition for anyone with children. Screens are meant to keep bugs out not children in and window guards ensure windows will only open so far.

Take a few extra steps to keep your family and your home safe!

By: Heather Adams

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Obviously most people dread sitting down for two hours or more to study. The constant refi ll of vanilla latte’s, trying to stay awake, and a neck cramp that just won’t go away doesn’t always sound so appealing. When asked to look over and drill material into your head, more often than not you’re going to sit down for two minutes and then forfeit the idea because quite frankly, you’re already sick of it. Here are a few “tricks of the trade”, if you will, to get you on the right track to a pleasant and relaxing study session!

First, make sure you’re well rested and energized. Grab yourself a big cup of coffee or tea, lie down on the couch for a minute and relax. Close your eyes and just breathe. When you feel refreshed, go fi nd a place to study where you will be most comfortable. Make sure you have high-quality, sturdy, comfortable chair that has excellent support for your back and neck. Be sure you’re in a very hushed and peaceful area where you’re not easily disturbed.

You may want to make an outline of what you are to be studying. You will know in the end if you have gone over and learned all of the material that you need. You can perform this however you like; in a chart, check list, etc.

A dictionary is a very good tool to have with you while you’re studying. If you don’t understand a word, it’s best to look the word up. It’s senseless to study material that you do not understand.

Whichever style of studying best suits you, you can employ with the other tips provided to now sit down and study the material. If you do not have any study techniques, memorization is believed to be the easiest and most effortless way to study. If you would like to get a bit more diffi cult, you can actually apply and use what you have learned. One of the most effective ways to study is drilling, writing the defi nitions or words over and over again until you retain all of the information or quizzing yourself until you get it all correct.

You are now equipped to have the fi nest study session you’ve ever had. Use these tips and make them habits! Best of luck on a successful school year.

Study Habits By: Deandra Goodman

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Getting back into school is always an adjustment! School is not all you have to worry about if you also have decided to participate in sports like basketball, football, soccer, wrestling, cheerleading, and volleyball. When playing school sports, you have to keep your grades up as well. When joining the sport, you have to have to be committed. Last year I made that commitment for the fi rst time in wrestling.

When you join sports you have to have the right sportswear for practices in addition to the right mindset to play. Although it’s not all about the sports you also need to put time and dedication in the sport. You can’t simply show up for wrestling practice the fi rst two days but then not show up until the wrestling meet and expect to compete. You need to show up for every practice even with an injury that way you can fi lm the practice or take notes on the moves taught. Once the coaches see that they know you are putting in your time and dedication to the practice because you want to be there.

When you join sports you need to create a schedule to do the sport and your homework. My personal way is to do practice then as soon as I get home I take a shower, and grab a snack to eat while I am doing my homework. You have to stay organized. If you have too much homework to do after practice you can split the homework. For example, you could do some homework before practice starts. My coach would allow us to do some during warm-ups if we had a lot, as long as this was not an everyday occurrence. Once practice fully started we were expected to be on the mat. School comes fi rst; if you don’t get good grades in school then you can’t continue the sport. Most coaches will support this as they are teachers themselves.

Organization is the number must do item when joining your school sports. If you can manage your time wisely and are motivated, joining school sports is a great opportunity to enhance your future!

By: Oscar Ybarra

By: Heather Adams

Joining Sports

Strength of SoldiersMilitary families sacrifi ce through the giving of their loved one. These families

are giving back to their community in a time of need. Families sustain and support the Soldiers who defend this nation. They are strong and self sacrifi cing. When one family member joins the military, the entire family serves. More than one-half of all service members are married. In order for the military to keep good members it’s important to help their Families.

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all they need. Family and MWR recognize that the strength of US Soldiers comes from the strength of their Families. Family and MWR strives to provide quality through service excellence to our Soldiers and Families commensurate with the quality of their service to our Nation. We understand that we create value for our customers through predictable, consistent, effi cient and customer-focused service. To that end, we promise our customers they will:• Always be respected and treated as individuals who are valued• Receive a prompt and friendly greeting in a professional and courteous manner• Experience aesthetically-pleasing facilities

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