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Back to School Time Editor Melissa Wells

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Willa Garrett Andrea Latimore Charlene Mazur Keri McPeak James Moore Sarah Noe Melissa A. Schaffner, CMCE Brittany Taylor Leila Tsybulina Suzy Yates

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Blink and you missed it, summer’s gone. While it is difficult to think about summer ending with the thermometer still bursting in red, it is now time to start thinking about heading back to school and the excitement of fresh pencils, backpacks, and meeting new friends. This is our 4th annual Back to School issue and we have brought you articles and information to help you start the school year off on the right foot. Whether this is your first year in kindergarten, or you are going to graduate next spring, the first day of school is an exciting event. It is also time to start compiling that list of back to school shopping items. Flip to page 4 for some great tips and ideas about back to school shopping on a budget. Speaking of flipping, you will also want to check out our article about your favorite sandal, the flip-flop, on page 21. Think there is nothing to celebrate in August? Turn to page 20 to find out some fun possibilities for celebration! We have given you lots of tips and great information relating to school, but it is also important to remember to have fun. It is not just about the end of summer and the beginning of school. It is a time of endless possibilities to spend the last free warm days of summer enjoying Family, friends, and fun all around. Happy August!

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Gardening Tip I know that this time of year seems like the end of the garden. Many spring and summer vegetables have been, or are currently ready for harvest and the summer sun has caused many plants to droop and wither. Despite the heat, August is actually a great time to plant seeds for your fall garden. Fall gardening is a wonderful opportunity to extend the garden vegetable season. You can directly sow seeds or starters for green onions, carrots, beets, lettuce, spinach, radishes, winter cauliflower, squash, cucumber, and peas. These vegetables can be harvested until the first frost. Make sure you remember to water your garden. It is best to water deeply and thoroughly; at least one inch of water per week. This encourages the roots of the plants to go deeper and will keep them healthier and stronger during the hottest days. Another added bonus...plants grown at different times in the season are less likely to be bothered by garden pests!

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By Andrea Latimore

s summer comes to an end, children everywhere are gearing up for another school year.

wardrobe is important as well. We all know the saying, “one person’s junk is another person’s treasure.” Reusing or repurposing clothes is a great option, especially for larger Families.

Couponing/Buying in bulk If you don’t already get the Sunday newspaper, now is a good time to start. The newspaper is usually packed with coupons, special discounts, and a great way to find out the weekly sales at your favorite stores. Couponing is an excellent way to cut costs, especially on clothing. The tip to couponing and bargaining for prices is to start early.

For example, a pair of last year’s pants can be put together with a new blouse and accessorized with a cute scarf. Swapping clothes is also popular with friends and neighbors who have children around the same age. Some other great places to swap clothes and earn some extra money are used clothing stores, resale shops, and local garage sales. The ASYMCA Backdoor Boutique as well as the Officer’s Spouse Club (OSC) Thrift Shop are great options right here on Fort Campbell! The great thing about buying clothes for school; you can do it year round! Don’t feel like you have to blow the whole budget at the beginning of the year. Buy a few items as seasons change and the year progresses.

Check and see if your favorite retailer offers on-line or email coupons. This will help you keep an eye out for sales and deals. Many great stores offer discounts year round! When buying school supplies, it may be cheaper to buy in bulk. For example, things like notebooks, pencils, and paper can be purchased in large quantities. Though it may not be possible to use all of these supplies in one year, many will be needed in the years to come and can also be divided between several children. You could also go in with a friend who needs similar supplies and split the cost. A good tip to consider when buying in bulk is price comparison. Make sure you are getting the best deal. The most is important thing to remember about back to school shopping is that you don’t have to buy everything at once. Children are usually most excited about the first day of school, and if you make sure they have the basic supplies that they need and the right outfit, you’re guaranteed all smiles. Don’t forget the Fort Campbell Post Exchange (PX). They have a lot of discounted items and they are tax free! Make back to school shopping easy this year by carefully planning and creating fun new ways to stretch your dollar.

With that excitement comes a new schedule, new clothes, and new school supplies. For Families, this can be a stressful time, especially if there are concerns about budget and spending. Considering all the things needed to start a new school year, here are a few ideas on how to handle back to school shopping and to get the most bang for your buck. Setting a budget The first step is to establish a budget. A budget not only creates awareness of what is being spent, but it also prevents overspending. According to The National Retail Federation (NRF), Families with school aged children will spend an average of $483 on back to school items. To avoid overspending, make a list of wants and needs. If you have school aged children, make sure you obtain a list of approved school supplies from their teacher or school before making your list. After you have compiled your list, prioritize by putting things of high importance at the top, and marking items off as you purchase them, you avoid picking up random items that you don’t necessarily need. Recycle/ Reuse Another great idea is to recycle last year’s school supplies. Backpacks, lunchboxes, calculators, along with many other items can be reused to reduce the amount of money spent on shopping. Many of these things can also be passed on to younger children or exchanged with friends. This can be done by doing a quick inventory of your child’s old supplies and pulling out items that were kept in good condition and will still be useful. Taking stock of your child’s

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By Leila Tsybulina

oday, healthy food options are widely available. Having a nutritious lunch is not difficult, all it really requires is a personal desire to start and maintain healthy eating habits, healthy meal ideas, and just a little bit of time to prepare those tasty, quick and easy recipes.

Chief Clinical Dietitian, Diana Smith, MS, RD, LD at Gateway Medical Center says “It used to be that fast food was the exception to the rule, most people ate at home, mom cooked meals and you had your three meals at home, or maybe one at school. Now, if someone cooks at home, that’s the exception to the rule, it needs to flip-flop back and I think our epidemic of obesity will really start reversing itself.” Smith shares some healthy lunch tips for both working adults and children at school. She promotes high-fiber, low-fat and low-sodium type foods; specifically fresh and raw fruits and vegetables. Low-fat or fat-free dairy products, such as low-fat yogurt, as well as whole grains are also on the healthy food list. Smith further recommends eating Greek yogurt because it is higher in good protein than regular yogurt; it has anywhere from four to eight additional grams of protein per serving size. Packing a home-made sandwich will not only save money, but also time and calories. Peanut butter or any kind of nut butter, like almond butter and cashew butter, are other great options. Dietetic student Sarah Guessetto says, “With peanut butter, you can spread it on any kind of fruit. Kids will eat fruits and

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vegetables if they are dipped in something like peanut butter; that’s a good way for them to get protein with fruit, and they can make it themselves. There are a lot of creative ideas for healthy lunches that kids can make even at home, like waffles with yogurt on top, pudding packs with different toppings, granola bars, mixing fruit such as blueberries in yogurt, and making your own mini home-made pizza.” Tofu and any of the tofu type meat products are also considered great and economical lunch options that one can pack from home. For some “brown bag” options, Clinical Dietitian at Gateway, Katie Lovelace, RD, LD says “Small containers are always really good for veggies like cauliflower and broccoli and baby carrots and things like that that are really quick. Especially if you’re a lady, usually you have a purse with you, you can always put items like that in your purse.” As far as packing a lunch box meal, Lovelace suggests fruits, vegetables, cheese and crackers, peanut butter and crackers as well as home-made sandwiches and tuna salad so that you can control what goes in them. With brown bags or a lunch pails, Smith says one important thing people

need to keep in mind is food safety. “If the lunches are not going to be refrigerated, it has to be non-perishable type foods.” She suggests packing individually packed puddings. “The low-fat puddings would the best for children, she says, as well as any kind of a sandwich that does not require refrigeration, such as peanut butter and jelly.” Smith says, “Even at a restaurant you can still make a healthy choice about what you eat.” She suggests the following tips: • Be aware of serving sizes, especially meat, because that’s where a lot of the saturated fat will come in to the diet. • Set limits before you sit down to eat. • Choose wisely; sauces on the side, double up on the vegetables, and choose a smaller starch Smith’s tips for eating healthy food and maintaining a healthy diet: • Scrutinize what you are eating. • Do your research, but be careful when searching on the internet, legitimate sites typically end with .org, .gov, or .edu. Be careful of any site that’s promoting its own product. The agenda is to sell their product. In order to maintain children’s health, Lovelace proposes that parents watch the amount of sugar and fat in the processed food that they purchase from the store, read labels, and educate themselves and their children. The website www.mypyramid.gov has a lot of nutrition tips for children. Lovelace further suggests that parents encourage their children by making eating healthy food fun. “When you choose food, make it fun. The attitude that you take toward a certain food, your kids are going to pick up on that.” Wayne Kostolni, RD, LDN, CDE at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital’s Nutrition Care Division recommends two websites that provide useful information on healthy living. These are: www.hnfs.net/bene/healthyliving and www.eatright.org.

By James Moore

he return to school is just around the corner and no place is better equipped to get you off to a good start than the Robert F. Sink Memorial Library. Located on Screaming Eagle Boulevard across from the Garrison Headquarters, the library has a variety of resources to help you improve your study skills and to get your school projects done on time. Whether it’s elementary school, middle school, high school or college, the library has something for everyone. Why start at R.F. Sink Library? The library is set up to provide a convenient place to help you with work and research, and it offers a friendly atmosphere that encourages study. In addition, they offer the latest books, magazines and a host of online resources.

R.F. Sink Library has over 80,000 volumes in its collection and nearly all of them can be checked out for thirty days. The online catalog can be accessed remotely at https://mylibraryus.fmwr.net. Checking the catalog will show you what titles are available. Once you establish an account, you can reserve items that are checked out. R.F. Sink Library also provides inter-library loan service, which enables the library to borrow titles not held in its collection from other libraries. While your local school or public library may have a limited collection, R.F. Sink Library has access to the worldwide Army Library system. The sky’s the limit!

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The reference department provides nineteen public computers for customer use. This is where research and information referral take place. Digital reference is alive and well at Fort Campbell with a variety of databases available. Kentucky Virtual Library (KYVL) provides access to several hundred databases enabling you to search articles from multiple newspapers and journals. This service is available to registered library users and can be accessed from home. Once a library account has been established, call (270) 798-5729 to verify the account and to get the KYVL password. Gale Databases, Online Computer Library Center (OCLC), and First Search are great resources for term papers. The Peterson’s site offers practice tests including the SAT, ASVAB, GED, GRE and OCS along with the Resume Builder software. Army Knowledge Online, known popularly as AKO, has more databases including Rosetta Stone for learning foreign languages. The library staff will help you set up an AKO account to access these resources. There are three full-time reference employees to demonstrate how to use the online databases and to answer questions. They also provide free proctoring for exams and offer group tours. If you would like to schedule a visit or just ask a question, call Michelle Goewey, Reference Librarian at (270) 956-3346.

R.F. Sink Library supports life-long learning. There are dozens of books to help as a refresher or to prepare for an important exam. The “Soldiers Study Guide” helps military personnel prepare for promotion boards and advancement. CLEP study guides help students get credit for what they already know in the areas of mathematics, English and the social sciences. Other helpful guides for study or research include “Test Taking Strategies and Study Skills for the Utterly Confused” and “How To Study: And Other Skills for Success in College.” If you prefer the digital format, check out “How To Study” on Net Library. Whatever your school and study needs, the staff of R.F. Sink Library is ready to help. Success is waiting for you! Don’t forget their motto: “Information is our business.” The Robert F. Sink Memorial Library is open seven days a week : Friday through Monday, 9a.m. until 5p.m. and Tuesday through Thursday from 10a.m. until 8p.m.. The facility is closed on Federal holidays. For more information, call 798-5729/7466.

By Melissa Wells I know it is a tired old saying, but breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. It jump starts your metabolism and provides the much needed nutrients and energy required to concentrate in school. According to an about.com article “Eating Healthy Foods Aids Learning” by Shereen Jegtivig, “Research has shown that children who regularly ate breakfast had better standardized test scores, better behavior, and were less hyperactive than children who skipped breakfast.” Additionally, according to the American Dietetic Association, children who regularly eat breakfast concentrate better, have better problem-solving skills, better hand-eye coordination, are more alert, more creative, miss fewer days of school, and are more physically active. Wow, pretty amazing how having a healthy breakfast can change your whole day’s perspective! Since we are talking all about going back to school in this issue, I asked Chef Bob to come up with some healthy breakfast treats that are sure to please both parents and children. Check out the delicious recipes below for some great ideas to start your school year and your day off right!

Cheesy-Veggie Scrambled Eggs

Coconut Crusted Date Muffins (12 muffins)

(4 servings) 1 1/2 cups frozen broccoli, cauliflower and carrots (or your favorite frozen veggies) 6 eggs or 1 1/2 cups egg substitute 2 Tbsp skim milk • 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp dried basil leaves • 1/8 tsp pepper 1 tsp margarine or butter • 1/4 cup sliced green onions 2oz (1/2 cup) shredded reduced fat mild cheddar cheese. Cook vegetables as directed on package, drain and keep warm. In a medium bowl, combine eggs, milk, salt, basil, and pepper and beat well. In medium nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt margarine or butter; add onions and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes or until tender. Reduce heat to low and add egg mixture. Cook until eggs are set but still moist, stirring occasionally from outside edge to center of pan. Stir in warm vegetables, sprinkle with cheese, and cover; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Microwave Directions: Cook vegetables and prepare egg mixture as directed above. In 1 1/2 quart microwave-safe casserole, microwave margarine or butter on high for 30 to 45 seconds or until melted. Add onions; microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds or until tender; stir in egg mixture. Microwave on high for 2 1/2 to 4 minutes or until eggs are almost set, stirring twice during cooking. Stir in warm vegetables; sprinkle with cheese. Microwave on high for 45 to 60 seconds or until cheese is melted.

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Turkey BreakfastSausage (8 patties) 1lb ground turkey 1 Tbsp parsley flakes • 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp dried marjoram leaves • 1/4 tsp sage 1/4 tsp nutmeg • 1/4 tsp pepper 2 Tbsp skim milk In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients; blend well and form into 8 patties. In large skillet over medium-high heat, brown patties well on both sides or until no longer pink. Microwave Directions: Prepare turkey patties as directed above. Place on microwave-safe roasting rack; cover with waxed paper. Microwave turkey patties on high for 5 - 6 minutes, or until no longer pink. Rearrange and turn patties once, halfway through cooking.

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Muffins: 1 pkg date quick bread 1/2 cup dairy sour cream 1/2 cup orange juice • 1 egg 1/2 tsp grated orange peel Topping: 1/3 cup powdered sugar 1/4 cup coconut • 2 to 3 tsp orange juice Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Grease bottom only of 12 muffin cups or line with paper baking cups. In a large bowl, combine all muffin ingredients; stir 50 to 75 strokes or until dry particles are moistened. Fill prepared muffin cups 3/4 full and bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 18 minutes or until muffins are golden brown. In small bowl combine all topping ingredients. Spoon and gently spread topping over warm muffins. Return to oven and bake an additional 2 to 4 minutes or until topping is bubbly. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan. Serve warm or cool. Store tightly covered in refrigerator.

Chef Bob Chocolate Waffles with Strawberries (6 waffles)

1 cup buttermilk pancake and waffle mix 1/4 cup cocoa powder 2/3 cup milk 2 Tbsp oil 1 egg Whipped cream, sweetened 10 oz package frozen strawberries with syrup, thawed Heat waffle iron. In medium bowl, combine pancake mix and cocoa; blend well. Add milk, oil and egg; stir until all dry particles are moistened. Bake in hot waffle iron until steaming stops. Top with whipped cream; spoon strawberries over whipped cream.

Chef Bob Remember that it is important to have a healthy balance of protein, carbohydrates, and fat for each meal. Consider adding peanut butter or nuts for a little extra protein or pair that muffin with a glass of low fat milk! I feel smarter all ready!

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By Keri McPeak & Willa Garrett Starting school and making new friends is no easy task, and can be an emotional time for both parents and children. However, being the new kid in the halls does not have to be as uncertain as you think. There are agencies on Fort Campbell that can assist children and teens in making the transition to a new school. To ensure that the change is as comfortable as possible, make sure your child is prepared for the first day of school by doing research and asking questions. Some of your research should include visiting the school as soon as enrollment is allowed, knowing the required school dress code, ensuring all the proper paper work is correctly filled out and turned in, and talking to the teachers and principal to get a feel for the staff and school environment. When talking to the teachers and principal, let them know about any learning issues that your child may have to ensure appropriate placement. When you visit the school, take your child with you so he/she can get a sense of the size and layout of the school. This puts your child as ease and relives some of the anxiety associated with the first day. You can ask if the school offers a student-to-student orientation or student ambassador program for new students. The middle schools and high schools on Fort Campbell and the

surrounding areas have similar programs in place. Additionally, parents and children should look for activities of interest in their new location. Doing so will help your child make new friends and develop a sense of security. Parents should also look into getting involved in their child’s school. Parent involvement is a great way for your children to know that you are there to support them during this transition as well a magnificent way to stay informed about what is going on in your child’s life. A tip that parents can use to help younger children adapt is to write a special note of encouragement and place it in their backpack or lunch box; a little comfort can go a long way. Lastly, parents should be positive with their child and keep the lines of communication open. Focus on the good things about going to a new school. Whether your child attends a school on Fort Campbell or a school in the surrounding community, Soldiers and their immediate Family are entitled to use the School Support Services Office for assistance with any questions or issues that may arise while your child attends school. For more information or for assistance, please contact the Fort Campbell School Liaison staff at (270) 798-9874.

By Suzy Yates The children are at school. The question is, what should you do with all of your free time? Army Family Team Building (AFTB) offers members of the Fort Campbell community an opportunity to give back by sharing their experiences and knowledge with others. What type of experience and knowledge? AFTB offers classes on everything from managing stress, to financial readiness, to Family Readiness Group (FRG) leadership. If you love to share your military experiences with

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others while meeting new people, AFTB is for you! AFTB has multiple positions available within the program. For those who have a passion for teaching others about military life; become an instructor. If you are more of a “behind the scenes” person, but like to assist others with questions, consider becoming an AFTB Office Assistant. Once in the program, there are numerous positions that become available based on your experience and knowledge. To volunteer with AFTB, the first step is to take the three level classes in person. This is a requirement for anyone wishing to be an instructor as it provides potential volunteers the opportunity to view different teaching styles as well as become familiar with the class material. Once the three level classes are completed, the potential volunteer applies to become a volunteer on www.myarmyonesource.com. On that website there is a “Become a Volunteer” link which will direct you to a volunteer opportunity locator where you can search for AFTB positions within the Fort Campbell community. In order to submit your application, you will need to be a registered member of the Army OneSource website.

Once you submit your application, you will receive a phone call or e-mail to schedule your interview. The interview allows the Program Manager to get to know you as a person and where you might fit best within the program. After the interview, each volunteer attends the Army Community Service Instructor Training Course. Once completed, you are officially an AFTB volunteer! As one of the many perks of the job, all volunteers within the program receive ten free hours of childcare per Family, per week, as well as monthly professional development to enhance their skills as an instructor. Price to buy a Military Spouse Handbook, $14; college education, $30,000; Military Spouses sharing their experiences with each other, priceless! For more information on volunteering within AFTB, please call (270) 798-4800, e-mail ftcampbellaftb@yahoo.com or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FCKY.AFTB .

By Melissa Wells The internet is a fabulous way to connect with Family and friends, high school classmates, potential employers and business patrons. With social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter, we are able to express to our friends, in real time, what we are thinking at that very moment. We can post vacation pictures, pictures of our children, or links to our favorite YouTube video with a couple of simple mouse clicks. This allows unheard of freedom, resources, and connections at the tip of your fingers, from home or on the go, with the capabilities of smart phones and other portable electronic devices. I personally love Facebook and the fact that I can keep in touch with friends, or sometimes just see what is going on in their lives. Facebook is also a wonderful way for businesses and organizations to connect with their customers. We at MWR a have a Facebook fan page where

By Melissa A. Schaffner, CMCE I recently had the opportunity to visit the Customs House Museum in historic downtown Clarksville. What a wonderful place to take the Family on a warm August day! The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is Tennessee’s second largest general museum. With over 35,000 square feet of the region’s best hands-on activities and special events, you can explore an entire city block featuring large gallery spaces filled August 14 is free admission day. A great time to check it out As a Customs House Museum and Cultural Center Member, you will experience an entire year of our ever-changing exhibits and events absolutely free. There are several different membership categories available; here are two affordable options.

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our customers can come to find out the latest information on MWR activities, events, or just ask a question. With all of this convenience, ease, and instant access to information, we sometimes forget that Facebook is a public forum. Would you walk by a stranger on the street and give them your itinerary for the day? Hopefully, the answer is no. If you update constantly such as “heading to the movies,” “home watching the kids,” “going swimming at Dolan Pool,” it makes it very easy for people to track your movements. It also alerts them to when your house is empty. Safety is always important, but especially in a time of heavy deployment, we must remember that both the security of our Soldiers as well as our own personal security can be at risk. Don’t list details about your Soldiers deployment, location or activities. Check you security settings on Facebook to see who is

with fine art, science and history. The Explorer’s Gallery is packed with fun, learning and fantasy and coming soon– the Bubble Cave! Finally, get “all aboard” to see the fantastic model trains. The volunteer engineers “ride the rails” every Sunday afternoon from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Museum tours are available for children. Guided group tours are available Tuesday – Friday for 10 or more children age 5 – 18 years old and the accompanying adults. Tours can be scheduled anytime between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. The length of a tour is determined by the group’s needs. Guided tours must be scheduled two weeks in advance. An additional feature that children will enjoy is visiting Tiggy! Tiggy is a five year old green iguana that lives in the Seasons Gift Shop at the Customs House Museum. When Solo (1 Adult) • Price: $25 • Free Admission for a Year • Free one year Subscription to the Customs House Museum Newsletter • Exclusive invitations to Special Events at the Museum • 10% Discount in the Seasons Gift Shop • 10% Discount on Facility Rental Fees (excludes Cafe) • Discounted or Free Admission to Special Educational Programs at the Museum

able to view your information. Choose your “friends” carefully. Yes, you knew them 10 years ago…do you really know them now? Be safe, be smart, don’t be an easy target.

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• Never share your password with anyone. • Adjust your privacy settings to match your level of comfort, and review them often. • Never share your password with anyone, and be cautious about posting and sharing personal in formation - especially information that could be used to identify you or locate you offline, such as your address or telephone number. • Report users and content that violate Facebook policies. • Block and report anyone that sends you unwanted or inappropriate communications. “Remember that while Facebook has always been based on a real name culture, and using fake names is a violation of our policies, people are not always who they say they are. Use caution when accepting or sending friend requests, and keep in mind that it is always risky to meet anyone in person whom you don’t know through real world friends.” Find MWR on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FortCampbellMWR. Tiggy first came to the Museum, she was only a few weeks old and about seven inches long. Now she is almost four feet long, and her tail counts for over half her body length! Some of her favorite pastimes include sunbathing under heat lamps, and having her picture taken. Tiggy has been around people her entire life, so she is very tame and enjoys having visitors. You can become her friend on Facebook, (Tiggy Green), and you can watch videos about Tiggy and the Museum on YouTube (Museumtiggy). The Customs House Museum is located at 200 South Second St., Clarksville, TN 37040. It is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Sunday from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. You may call for more information, (931) 648-5780, visit their website at www.customshousemuseum.org, or become a fan of their Facebook page! Military Family • Price: $30 • Free Admission for a Year • Free one year Subscription to the Customs House Museum Newsletter • Exclusive Invitations to Special Events at the Museum • 10% Discount in the Seasons Gift Shop • 10% Discount on Facility Rental Fees (excludes Cafe) • Discounted or Free Admission to Special Educational Programs at the Museum Package includes Children under 18 or 2 Adult Guests

By Melissa Wells

Whether it’s your first day ever, or your first day this year, the first day of school can be an exciting, and scary event. It means making the transition from the fun and freedom of summer to the more structured environment of the classroom. This can be a difficult situation for both parents and children. The Army Community Service (ACS) Family Advocacy Program (FAP) has many classes and resources to help parents through these and other difficult situations. These classes are free and available for you. I recently sat down for a Q & A with some of the Family Advocacy Program Specialists to ask them some questions about how these programs might benefit the parents and children of Fort Campbell. MWR Life: How can taking parenting classes help parents deal with difficult situations and discipline? What tools do they provide? FAP: Our parenting classes teach communication skills. Often, how we say things, not what we say, determines if the other person listens and hears us. We help parents understand why certain methods work better than others. Sometimes parents have expectations of their children that are too high for that particular age group. Our programs also stress handling problems consistently, prior to becoming angry. We look at why discipline is less effective when done in anger. A successful Family learns from mistakes and seeks out other options; they do not

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continue to use a method that is not working. Our classes also teach the difference between discipline and punishment. Discipline means to teach. Our classes dealing with older children help parents differentiate between issues that are better dealt with by using discipline and those better dealt with by providing guidance. MWR Life: When children go back to school after the summer break, it can sometimes be a difficult adjustment. What are some things that parents can do to help ease this transition? FAP: Again, learning effective communication is helpful as well as keeping children informed about what is getting ready to happen. Our parenting seminars stress informal Family meetings, when appropriate. For example, dinnertime is a good time to talk about Family matters or concerns...to explore what is on your child’s mind. In our classes, parents share ideas with each other, like making shopping for new school clothes and supplies a tradition right before school starts. Many parents take their children to school the first day and/or have a small celebration after the first day. Making the anticipation of the event positive helps children make the transition. Many schools have orientations that both parents and children can attend, familiarizing them with the school and any new experiences. One of the best examples a parent can set for a child is to have a positive attitude regarding school and to be familiar with the school and the child’s teachers. MWR Life: A lot of Soldiers are deployed, what are some resources for the Spouses at home? FAP: Parenting skills are basically the same whether it is a dual or a single parent household. Parents need to take care of their own physical and mental well being in order to be an effective, healthy parent. Part of our parenting classes is the sharing of information, not only from the leader of the class, but also between parents. We also offer information about resources, including: Military OneSource, Military Family Life Consultants,

ACS, and Child, Youth and School Services (CYSS). MWR Life: What are the different classes offered for different age ranges? Why is it important to modify how you react to different behaviors as children get older? FAP: 1,2,3,4 PARENTS!: Parents with children from 1-4 years of age. Call (270) 956-3736 or (270) 412-5500 for more information. Active Parenting Now: Parents with children 5-12 years of age. Call (270) 956-3735 or (270) 412-5500 for more information. Active Parenting of Teens: Parents with teenagers Developmental stages, methods of discipline and communication change as children grow. As children get older, we want to give them more responsibility and fewer restrictions, depending on their age and maturity level. We are preparing them for life in the real world and we want to teach them to make good decisions and learn responsibility. Knowing what is age appropriate behavior for a child can better prepare a parent to protect their child. For example, we would not leave a two year old playing next to a swimming pool while we go in to answer the phone. At two, children do not understand the consequences of walking too close to the edge and leaning down to get a toy out of the water. Age appropriate behaviors differ at all ages...to include teens and “back talk.” While parents are not going to allow the behavior, they understand it is a stage; helping to provide more effective discipline. The parents that attend our workshops are good parents, doing a good job, interested in learning as much as they can to provide their children with the best! For more information about these or other FAP programs, visit www.fortcampbellmwr.com/acs/fap. Be sure to check out the Behavior Boosters workshop on August 18, led by author and speaker Ashley Goertemiller, and learn how to apply fun, simple, and creative ideas that will motivate your children to improve their behavior and get you excited about child training! Call (270) 412-5500 for more information.

By Sarah Noe Do you have a case of the summertime blues? If you’re feeling a little less festive this month, it might be because there’s not a national holiday for August. But don’t cover up the grills and put away the party decorations just yet, because we have a list of fun and inventive activities that you can participate in during the month of August to make every day a holiday. August 1st

Friendship and National Raspberry Crème Pie Day Recruit a friend to make a raspberry crème pie, and make one yourself. After taste testing the pies, choose the winner and enjoy. Loser pays for pedicures!

August 4th

Twin Day Festival So what if you don’t have a twin, celebrate this “holiday” with a sibling or close friend by dressing identical or in matching outfits. See how many people notice.

August 5th

National Mustard Day Have a cook-out and try to incorporate the world’s favorite condiment into every dish. For example, deviled eggs, potato salad, and mustard topped hot dogs. See what other recipes include mustard. August 6th

Wiggle Your Toes Day Pamper your toes with a pedicure today, and read our article about the history of the flip flop on page 21 while you do it.

August 8th

Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Night Are you suffering from garden abundance? This event is self explanatory. Imagine the surprise on your neighbor’s face when wrapped inside their morning paper is a zucchini… just don’t get caught!

August 13th

Blame Someone Else Day I didn’t come up with this day, don’t blame me for any actions you take, but do blame everyone else in the vicinity.

August 17th

National Thrift Store Day Browse a local Thrift store for excellent deals on everything from clothes to toys. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

August 18th

Bad Poetry Day Sit under a tree with a pad of paper and a pen, embrace your inner child, and let those horrible creative juices start flowing. Let’s see, what rhymes with back to school…?

August 21st

National Spumoni Day Spumoni is a traditional Italian ice cream dish made with three layers, the middle layer usually containing nuts and/or fruit. Look up some recipes and make this delicious treat.

August 22nd

Be an Angel Day Giving is always more rewarding than receiving, so be an angel today and volunteer. Whether it be picking up litter or giving your time to someone in need, a little bit goes a long way.

August 25th

Kiss and Make-Up Day There are a lot of stresses this week with the kids back in school and changes in schedules; you may lash out at the ones that are closest to you. Today is the day to say you’re sorry to your friends and Family for dealing with you. August 30th

National Toasted Marshmallow Day Celebrate the end of summer with a camp fire, and remember the smores!

Get out those party decorations and fire up the grill, you’ve got a lot of work to do if you plan to make every day a holiday. Remember to have fun this summer and be safe. For a list of holidays for each day go to http://library.thinkquest.org/2886/aug.htm, and make up your own activities!

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By Brittany Taylor & Melissa Wells One of the greatest things about summertime and warm weather is flip-flops. Those easy going scraps of footwear that you can slip on with ease and comfort on a hot summer day have become a year-round staple for some. Today you can get them in many different styles from high heels to Soldier’s “shower shoes,” and from purely functional to a high-end fashion statement. You can even buy plain ones and decorate and embellish them to your liking. With their current popularity, it is hard to believe that they have been around for thousands of years! Some believe that they

were first used by the Ancient Egyptians in 1500 B.C. and were made from papyrus and palm leaves. Other groups, such as the Masai in Africa, made flip-flops from rawhide, India made them from wood, and Japan and China made them from rice straw. In America, the first flip-flops started to appear after WWII, when Soldiers brought them back from Japan as souvenirs. American popular culture has changed the definition of flip-flops. The flip-flop was redesigned and the styles began to come in many different designs and colors. Pop culture defined them as informal lifestyle shoes that represented the “California lifestyle.” They were mostly summer shoes, and worn to the beach and pool. Now you can now find flip-flops worn daily and to almost any occasion. If you are truly a devotee, you can also find materials, emblazoned with flip flops, to decorate your house, car, or even your personal stationary and checks! So take the opportunity to wiggle

your toes, splash on some bright polish, or go au natural, and have some fun with flip-flops!

Fun flip-flop facts: • August 6 is National Wiggle your Toes Day! • Legend has it that the Romans would arrange the nails on the soles of their flip flops to spell out “follow me” in the dust of the street in case they were captured. • Flip-flops from around 1500 B.C., made from papyrus and palm leaves, are on display in the British Museum in London. • In Japan, the children traditionally wear flip-flops while learning to walk.

By Charlene Mazur How did you spend your summer vacation? Did you cool off at one of the many local water parks or spend the heat filled days at an exciting amusement park? Perhaps you were able to take a longer journey to another state or country. However you spent your summer vacation, I am willing to bet that you are sad to see it come to an end. You’re in luck, because MWR Leisure Travel Services is here to offer an Ocoee Adventure. Ocoee Adventure Company is located in northern Georgia and southeast Tennessee. This company is a leader when it comes to outdoor recreation and offers your choice of five locations where you can enjoy whitewater rafting, flat water kayaking, mountain biking, guided hiking and more. There are several expeditions for all skill levels that include instruction prior to the expedition. Lodging at the location varies and some actually have overnight excursions and offer group rates. If you are interested in renting a cabin in the area, there are several from which to choose, and some offer a military discount. The Benton, Tennessee area offers several other exciting outdoor

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adventures for a quick weekend get-a-way including tubing, fly fishing, horseback riding, train excursions, scenic drives and more. This area in Polk County, Tennessee is located near North Carolina and northern Georgia, close to the Cherokee National Forest. This forest is well known for its great rivers and beautiful landscapes designed by the artistic hand of Mother Nature. Nature’s beauty is meant to be discovered; I encourage you to feel the rage of the rivers, the calmness of the lakes, the joy of the trees and the freedom of this wondrous land. I can’t think of a better way to bid farewell to summer. Stop by MWR Leisure Travel Services to find out all about Ocoee Adventure Company or for more information on several other quick get-a-ways sure to satisfy your adventurous side. We are located inside the PX Mall. You can also check us out on our new and improved website www.fortcampbell.mwr.com, or call us at (270) 798-7436/0509.

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