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Issue #107 - April 1, 2007

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Welcome all newcomers and faithful readers!

OMG, Easter is next week! Hope you all have your bonnets on and are ready for the holiday! For quick inspiration and lots of Easter web goodies, visit my Easter site where you'll find everything you need to help celebrate this holiday
in style: Rexanne's Easter

Happy Easter everyone!
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--- Reader's Comments:

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Rexanna wrote about the Genarlow Wilson case on our forum:

"I'm ashamed of our justice system every time I hear a story like this one. I hope all who read about this, whether they want to respond or not, at the very least go to the site you have listed to sign the petition. And, I hope it does some good."

Me, too Rexanna!
Readers, your opinions on this case still matter. Let's hear from you: Genarlow Wilson Discussion

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Nancy K. wrote:

"Thanks for finally getting a St. Patrick's Day site up! You did a great job and I found everything I was looking for to make the holiday fun for my kids! Your holiday pages are always the very best!"

So happy you enjoyed the new site, Nancy! And thank you for the compliment on my holiday pages. They're always fun to put together.
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OK, here's the scoop:

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--- Quote of the Month: Our greatest natural resource is the minds of our children. - Walt Disney

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Parenting & Family Topic of the Month: Teenagers and Drugs

This is a hot topic and a tough one to think about but it's important and all parents of teens need to be especially diligent and watchful to help our kids through the minefield of their teenage years. The following article has excellent advice and information:

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10 Signs That Your Teen Is Using Drugs
By Nicole Brownfield

Did you know that over 75% of teens aged 16-17 report that obtaining marijuana is “easy or fairly easy?” Or that 25% of youths between 12 and 17 say the same of crack?

When children start using drugs they usually exhibit many different signs that parents need to watch out for. Unfortunately, many parents often write-off these signs as normal adolescent behavior and as a result they don't realize that their child is into drugs until it is too late. How can you as a parent know for sure whether or not your child is in danger of falling into drugs? Know that every child is in danger of this. Parents who fail to recognize this will stay in this state of denial till their son or daughter is arrested or overdoses -- and by then it is too late. So what should you as parents be looking for as signs that your child is experimenting with drugs or alcohol?

§Dramatic changes in attitude or personality.
§New friends who may exert peer pressure on your child.
§Problems at school, such as falling grades or increased tardiness.
§Increased withdrawal, depression, or secretiveness.
§Changes in sleep patterns.
§Increased or decreased appetite.
§Dilated, red, or glossy eyes.
§Escalating verbal or physical abuse.
§Dramatic mood swings.
§Need for additional money.

Drug use can lead to a host of significant health, social, learning and behavioral problems at a crucial time in a young person’s development. Getting high also impairs judgment, leading to risky decision making on issues like sex, criminal activity or riding with someone who is driving high.

If you believe that your child may be using alcohol or drugs, don’t overreact. Some of the warning signs listed above may be normal for your teen and some signs may have other causes. One cannot ignore the reality of teenage drug and alcohol abuse, however, so the presence of three or more of these warning signs should prompt a discussion with your teen and an evaluation of whether professional help is needed. For more advice, or to locate the right treatment facility for you, contact your pediatrician or call the Center for Substance Abuse Referral Help line at 1-800-662-HELP.

Nicole Brownfield
71 County Road 269
Stevenson, AL 35772
(256) 437-8788
jnb8788@aol.com
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Drug testing our teens is one way to ensure they remain drug free.I encourage any parent who suspects their child is using drugs to use drug testing kits to identify the problem. Drug testing kits for a wide variety of drugs and other substances are easily available online from Test Country

Let's discuss teenagers and drugs on our forum this month. Your input is very important. Together, we have the ability to help parents or teens who might be facing this challenge by opening a discussion about drugs and offering advice, asking questions if necessary and adding any input we may have about the issue for other parents to find and digest: Teenagers and Drugs discussion

Know of a good parenting or family site your fellow readers might enjoy or do you have a topic you'd like to see covered in this section? Please send your ideas in for possible publication in an upcoming issue:  Parenting Site

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--- Food & Cooking Site of the Month: Easter Menus

You'll find full Easter meal menus from breakfasts to dinners and the recipes to make all the wonderful Easter fare at All Recipes. Includes desserts, too. :-)

Bon Appetit!
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--- Kid's Site of the Month: Easter for Kids

Easter crafts, coloring pages, Easter activities, stories, Easter books and a lot more to fill the days of spring break and get kids in the Easter spirit.

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--- Freebie of the Month: Smilebox Easter E-cards

This is a super new online service. Create and send free Easter e-cards that include your photos, videos and your own music. These are really cute e-cards you can jazz up with pictures and music. Fun!

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Advertisement: Easter & Spring Games

From our friends at Printable Games, come Easter games. All you have to do is print and pass them out to your Easter guests for a fun Easter gathering. You can choose from general Easter themed games or spiritual themed Easter games. Print as many as you want or need for one low price. There are also 'spring games' that make perfect diversions and fun for the kids during spring break.
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Tip or Trick of the Month: Egg Safety

Eggs are very healthy in moderation but they can also cause severe health problems for your family if you're not careful. This site will give you the low down on egg safety which is good information to store in the back of your brain so it becomes second nature: Egg Safety

Have a tip or trick your fellow readers would enjoy or could use? Please send it in for possible publication in one of the next issues: Tips
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Time Waster of the Month: Silly Games
Because life is supposed to be fun!

This is a site of just plain silly games to amuse you and waste some time. 'Granny's Garden' pits you against frogs falling from the sky and 'Snap Attack' gives you the trill of snapping a rubber band at the boss. There are many pages of silly games to dig through on this site. Have fun!

Feed the kids first ...
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Featured Site of the Month: The Evolution of the Easter Bunny

Ever wonder how a bunny got mixed up with Easter? This is the story! Gather the children round and fill them in on how the Easter Bunny came to be.
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Advertisement: Personalized Letter from the Easter Bunny

Any child will love receiving this adorable personalized letter from the Easter Bunny. Also fun to send to adult loved ones. :-)

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