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Issue #117 - April 1,2008

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Welcome all newcomers and faithful readers!

Are all your children back in school? We thoroughly enjoyed the Easter holiday and especially spring break. Hope you all had an equally good March. April should be bringing lots of sunshine and flowers to everyone. Enjoy!

A study was done that explains cranky seniors - it seems the crankier a senior is, the more intelligent he/she is. HA - So now, when a cranky senior rips your head off, you'll know better than to push the envelope. ;-) Research information

Graduations are about to be a big part of our lives, from pre schoolers to college grads. Do browse my graduation site for all your grad needs: Graduation

The next holiday to prepare for is Mother's Day. Get a nice head start: Rexanne's Mother's Day

And please remember your child's teacher during Teacher Appreciation week (May 5 through May 9, 2008)! Find everything about teacher appreciation on this page: Teacher Appreciation

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Reader's Comments:

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Jenelle wrote:

'I'm so happy you embrace stem cell research, too! I am a nurse and I think stem cell therapy will be one of the biggest health break throughs in medical history. Many doctors already understand the importance of stem cell therapy!"

Good to know, Jenelle. It makes too much sense to ignore, IMO. Thanks for the verification!

OK, here's the scoop:

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Quote of the Month: It is literally true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed. - Napoleon Hill

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Parenting & Family Topic of the Month: Fathers vs. Mothers Parenting Style
By Mark Brandenburg MA, CPCC

“I think you need to work on your math skills a bit, those are some basic problems you don’t understand.”

My daughter wasn’t overly thrilled with my “words of encouragement,” and neither was my wife. They joined forces against my verbal assault, \giving me instructions on how to be more encouraging.

I thought I was just doing my job.

Fathers and mothers parent differently. It is a reflection of the differences between men and women. It is also the source of a great deal of conflict between parents. Fathers take an approach with their kids that’s more “blunt,” and that reflects their concerns with preparing them for the real world. Mothers take an approach that reflects their concern with their kids’ feelings, and how they’re doing in the world of relationships with others.

It has been said that “Mothers see the world in relation to their kids, and fathers see their kids in relation to the world.” Fathers are the parents who want their kids to be ready for a world that isn’t always kind or fair. Fathers are the ones who will push their kids to achieve more. They are the ones who say, “If you don’t work harder, you’ll never make the team.” This desire to push your child can be harmful if done to excess, or with too much intensity. But it can also be the springboard for your kids to soar higher than they could have on their own.

My kids experience my style of fathering in other ways. I often come into a room and wrestle with my kids for a short time, only to disappear a few minutes after my “conquest.” It drives my wife crazy. To me, it’s the most natural thing in the world. And, all kids benefit when they’re exposed to both the sustained, consistent energy of mothers and the explosive bursts of fathers. When kids are exposed to both styles, they experience the richness of both of these energies, which helps them develop their own style.

It is clear that a fathers’ style of parenting is invaluable. These statistics from the US Census Bureau, the U.S. Department of Justice, the Center for Disease Control, and the National Principals Association show just how valuable fathers are:

Children from a fatherless home are:

• 5 times more likely to commit suicide
• 32 times more likely to run away
• 20 times more likely to have behavioral disorders
• 14 times more likely to commit rape
• 9 times more likely to drop out of school
• 10 times more likely to abuse chemical substances
• 9 times more likely to end up in a state operated institution
• 20 times more likely to end up in prison

Children need their fathers. They need them to provide their own unique style of parenting, one that has its own unique value. They need their fathers to wrestle with, to push them, and to be unafraid to challenge their kids to be their best.

As my wife and daughter finished telling me how I could be more encouraging, I replied that I’d like her to be ready for math the coming school year, and that I knew she could do it. Theyboth got that, “he doesn’t get it” look in their eyes, andsimultaneously shook their heads.

Actually, I think I “get it” just fine.

Mark Brandenburg MA, CPCC, coaches fathers by phone to balance their life and improve family relationships — immediately! He is an Instructor for the Academy for Coaching Parents (www.acpi.biz) and author of Secrets of Emotionally Intelligent Fathers” Ecourse

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: How to Make Pesto

For those of you who have asked for my Pesto recipe, I finally wrote it down as I made it to be able to post an actual recipe that makes sense to both advanced cooks and novices: How to Make Pesto

Bon Appetit!

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Kid's Site of the Month: Ask.com Fun & Games

This page has a great list of games and fun sites for children, from Connect the Dots to Geography games. Kids can find their favorites or play an educational game.

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Freebie of the Month: Home School Printables

Find alphabet printables to management printables to help home schooling parents keep track of what's going on. Lots of fun printables for the kids, too. Pre K through grade 12.

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Tip or Trick of the Month: Mini Fresh Fruit juice Popsicles

Little kids love popsicles when the weather turns warm. For those who have toddlers and little ones, this is a great way to let them have a popsicle and enjoy a little nutrition, too.

Fill ice cube (or popsicle) trays with any fresh fruit juice or combination of juices to make healthy fruit pops. The ice cube pops won't hold a stick until they're almost fully frozen. If you don't have popsicle sticks, use a sturdy wooden toothpick. Insert the sticks or toothpicks into each cube when almost completely frozen and let the pops freeze on the stick completely before serving.

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: Office Basketball
(Because life is supposed to be fun!)

Shoot wadded up pieces of paper into the wastebasket with your mouse. Figure out the aim, adjust your speed and let it fly. Sounds easy ... it's not. Good luck!

Thanks to Johanna for sending this fun waster of time. :-)

Rexanna also sent in a terrific Superman game time waster last month but it's no longer online. :-( Thanks anyway Rexanna!

Feed the kids first ...

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Featured Site of the Month: One of a Kind Troll Designs

Our very own Martha has been busy designing some adorable troll doll creations. In her words: "Crazy old woman playing with dolls and having way too much fun."

LOL Martha - your designs are gorgeous and will make Troll doll fans out of even the most resistant. :-)

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