Bell County Family April 2012

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APRIL 2012

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special stories columns Herbal Remedies for 11

Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum

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Does My Child Have Autism?

How to Know What to Do

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A Mother’s Poetry

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Dad Blog 08

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Editor's Note

I would like to take the time to introduce you to our new editor Marcy Lytle. Marcy is an accomplished author and mom. She is from Central Texas and has worked for us for years. We are so happy to have her as part of our team here in Bell County and know that she will bring a perspective and special touch to BCF that will keep you coming back month after month.

Amanda Eddins • Publisher Wow, what a difference the rain makes! The flowers are in full bloom and beautiful this spring! If you haven’t taken the time to notice, be sure and slow down enough to stop and take in the colors and the smells of this season we’re enjoying…after the drought! And let’s all hope the rain continues before summer comes all too soon…

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LIFE•FAMILY•FUN PUBLISHER EDCO MEDIA Amanda Eddins Amanda@BellCountyFamily.com 254-624-1213 ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Miranda Bradley Miranda@BellCountyFamily.com 512-924-3911

April is probably one of the prettiest months of the year here in our area of Texas. However, we all know that it’s also tax time, and for some – that’s not a pretty scene. Check out our article “Filing Jointly While Disjointed?” for couples. On the topic of money, parents often are in a quandary about allowances for kids, how much, how often, as a reward or just a gift, etc. Check out the Teens Today column, and then flip a few pages to read “Tackling Money” for a mom’s perspective on teaching her children the value of a dollar.

Read her take on the saying, “Every penny counts!”

As always, we are proud to highlight a hometown hero, and this month is no exception. Read “Granting Everyday Wishes” and consider giving or participating to help those families who are in need. There’s nothing more rewarding than giving, especially if you get the kids involved. It’s a great way to show them, instead of just telling them, how to share what they have.

EDITOR Marcy Lytle Marcy@BellCountyFamily.com ART DIRECTOR Kyle Akers Kyle@BellCountyFamily.com ADVERTISING SALES

As you enjoy sunny days and cool breezes, find a pretty spot to chill and read Bell County Family from cover to cover, and then share it with a friend. Thanks for reading!

Miranda Bradley | 512.924.3911 Miranda@BellCountyFamily.com

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Marcy Lytle, Miranda Bradley, Lee Eddins, Georganne Schuch, Crystal Dyer, Dave Ramsey, Tiffany Young, and Amber Holdridge Bell County Family is committed to encouraging individuals in their daily lives by presenting faith, family and health articles. Views expressed in Bell County Family do not necessarily represent those of the publisher. Every effort has been made by the Bell County Family staff to ensure accuracy of the publication contents. However, we do not guarantee the accuracy of all information, nor the absences of errors and omissions; hence, no responsibility can be , or is assumed . All Rights Reserved.

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Do you know any athletes that deserve special recognition for his/her talents, efforts, or sportsmanship?

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April’s Star Student Athlete

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For this eighth grader, it isn’t enough to be successful at his favorite sport, Kung Fu. Despite earning numerous awards and achieving the rank of fourth degree blackbelt (he tests for his fifth degree black belt in June), he’s still just as proud of his academic accomplishments.

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This star martial arts champion has also made straight A’s his entire eight years in school, and has continually been enrolled in tag classes. For Christopher, who continues to set goals for himself, the future is limitless.

Name: Christopher

Age: 13

Parents: Christopher and Laura

Sport: Kung Fu and Golf 4th Degree Black Belt Years Played: 6 years

School Attending : Liberty Hill Middle School Grade: 8th

What do you like most about the sport you play? “Learning the art of Kung Fu and competing in competitions while watching the different

styles of martial arts.”

What do you want to be when you grow up?

“I want to be an Engineer.”

What are your other hobbies, sports or favorite things to do? “I play golf, video games, read, and work at succeeding in school.”

Finish this sentence: A winner is someone who can fail at something and, no matter what, learn from his mistakes and succeed in the future.

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BOOKS|FILMS|DVD On the Silver Screen:

MIRROR MIRROR Opens March 30 Rated PG

One of the most beloved stories of all time is coming to life in the motion picture event for the whole family, Mirror Mirror. A fresh and funny retelling of the Snow White legend, Mirror Mirror features breakout star Lily Collins (The Blind Side) as Snow White, a princess in exile, and Oscar®-winner Julia Roberts as the evil Queen who ruthlessly rules her captured kingdom. Seven courageous rebel dwarfs join forces with Snow White as she fights to reclaim her birthright and

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Mumble, The Master of Tap, has a problem because his tiny son, Erik, is choreo-phobic. Reluctant to dance, Erik runs away and encounters The Mighty Sven--a penguin

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TRIVIA FACTS: MIRROR MIRROR is just one of TWO major Hollywood studio motion pictures featuring the retelling of Snow White's classic fairytale. The other is called SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN.

Opens April 20 Rated G

Disneynature takes moviegoers deep into the forests of Africa with Chimpanzee, a new True Life Adventure introducing an adorable baby chimp named Oscar and his entertaining approach to life in a remarkable story of family bonds and individual triumph.

Oscar’s playful curiosity and zest for discovery showcase the intelligence and ingenuity of some of the most extraordinary personalities in the animal kingdom. Working together,

This fun sequel to Happy Feet, the Academy Award-winning animated smash hit, Happy Feet Two returns family audiences to the magnificent landscape of Antarctica in superb 3D.

win her Prince in this magical comedy filled with jealousy, romance, and betrayal that will capture the hearts and imaginations of audiences the world over.

Oscar’s chimpanzee family — including his mom and the group’s savvy leader — navigates the complex territory of the forest.

The world is a playground for little Oscar and his fellow young chimps, who’d rather make mayhem than join their parents for an afternoon nap. But when Oscar’s family is confronted by a rival band of chimps, he is left to fend for himself until a surprising ally steps in and changes his life forever.

TRIVIA FACTS: One of the characters is a puffin. Puffins live on the north pole, not the south.

However the story describes how the puffin came to be in Antarctica.

who can fly! Mumble has no hope of competing with this charismatic new role model. But things get worse when the world is shaken by powerful forces.

Erik learns of his father’s “guts and grit” as Mumble brings together the penguin nations and all manner of fabulous creatures--from tiny Krill to giant Elephant Seals -to put things right.

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BOOKS:

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Wahoo Cray lives in a zoo. His father is an animal wrangler, so he’s grown up with all manner of gators, snakes, parrots, rats, monkeys, snappers, and more in his backyard. The critters he can handle. His father is the unpredictable one.

When his dad takes a job with a reality TV show called “Expedition Survival!”, Wahoo figures he’ll have to do a bit of wrangling himself—to keep his dad from killing Derek Badger, the show’s boneheaded star, before the shoot is over. But the job keeps getting more complicated. Derek Badger seems to actually believe his PR and insists on using wild animals for his stunts. And Wahoo’s acquired a shadow named Tuna—a girl who’s sporting a shiner courtesy of her old man and needs a place to hide out. They’ve only been on location in the Everglades for a day before Derek gets bitten by a bat and goes missing in a storm. Search parties head out and promptly get lost themselves. And then Tuna’s dad shows up with a gun . . .It’s anyone’s guess who will actually survive “Expedition Survival”

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Winner!

Dad Blog

Last month, one of

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anticipated movies of all times hit the theaters, The Hunger Games. If you have been living under a rock, or in Mississippi, you may not have heard of it, but the rest of the country eagerly awaited this movie based on the best seller book by author Susan Collins.

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So here it is in a nutshell. In the future, the country is divided into 12 districts. The books do not go into detail, but can I only imagine this was a result of some kind of major war or natural disaster. In the book, each one of the districts is responsible for contributing something to the Capital, which is made up of well-to-do, hoity-toity people who live in an alternate universe of lavish luxurious lives, all at the expense of the workers in the districts.

Each year they host what is called The Hunger Games, where each of the districts offer up two children between the ages of 12 and 18 called Tributes, through a lottery system, to fight until the death.

I read the books and I, like millions of people in our country, waited on pins and needles to see the movie. I use the term “people” loosely because Hunger Games has been very closely compared to Twilight, another series I love, and at age 36, I am just not comfortable admitting that I like the same series all of the teens in our country are crazy about. So in my immaturity, at least with my choice

Survival Instincts - A big part of The Hunger Games is sleep deprivation. With countless nights of at least two of our four kids climbing in my bed has given me instincts that would be crucial to my survival in the Hunger Games.

I can get half the sleep I used to, if I am lucky, and still find a way to function the next day. And, I can now sleep in any position you put me in. I have awakened in a king-sized bed with arms and legs in positions I did not know they would bend. A big part of The Hunger Games is sleep deprivation. In the book, the tributes are afraid to sleep for fear that they will miss something or be killed in their sleep. So they force themselves to stay up for very long periods of time. I’ve got news for you Katniss, I don’t need sleep. Me and sleep, we are just not friends anymore.

In fact, up yours, sleep!

“ Me and sleep, we are

just not friends anymore.

In fact, up yours, sleep! ” of books and television shows and many other things my wife (the publisher of this magazine) would be happy to tell you about, I am going to give you the reasons I would win The Hunger Games.

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Speed - I have lighting speed; just ask my wife. If you ask me to take the trash out, make dinner, or paint a room in the house, I very quickly come up with something else to do or just say, “No.” In fact, ask me to mow the grass, and I’ll completely disappear. I am just that fast.

Skills - All of the toys, the shoes, and the dirty clothes on the floor in our house that on a daily basis I navigate through (even in the dark) somehow has truly made me a master at navigation. Not to brag, but I can navigate through a living room full of toys with a blindfold on, and change a diaper with one hand tied behind my back.

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Resistance- There is nothing you can bring my way that could torture me more than the talking trucks, the singing Elmos, and the baby toys that I am convinced are possessed by Satan. Bring on the torture, bring on the fireballs, and bring on those little tracker-jackers trying to inject me with that deadly serum. I’ll be singing, “To the dump, to the dump, to the dump, dump, dump.”

So there they are. These are the reasons I’d win The Hunger Games with ease. I would run faster, sleep less, and be more resistant to anything the evil Capital could bring my way…because I am a dad!

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Quality & Quantity

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little, play with my children, take a siesta with my wife, Maria, and stroll into the village each evening where I sip wine and play guitar with my amigos. I have a full and busy life, señor.”

Crystal Dyer International Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur, Military Spouse & Veteran, and Mommy of three! Translation: A BUSY MOM! www.crystaldyer.com

In today’s society, we are

pushing individuals to complete more tasks in less time, accomplish greater challenges with fewer resources, and achieve much more early in life. There is certainly nothing wrong with having a thirst for excellence and a mindset for accomplishment, but there are a few things to consider when that becomes the totality of your daily focus. There is proof that sometimes “less is more.” This tale demonstrates that perspective: An American businessman was standing at the pier of a small coastal Mexican village when a small boat with just one fisherman docked. Inside the small boat were several large yellow fin tuna. The American complimented the Mexican on the quality of his fish.

“How long did it take you to catch them?” the American asked.

bc “Only a little while,” the Mexican replied.

“Why don’t you stay out longer and catch more fish?” the American then asked.

“I have enough to support my family’s immediate needs,” the Mexican said.

“But” the American then asked, “What do you do with the rest of your time?”

The Mexican fisherman said: “I sleep late, fish a

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The American scoffed: “I am a Harvard MBA and could help you.

You should spend more time fishing and with the proceeds you could buy a bigger boat and, with the proceeds from the bigger boat, you could buy several boats.

Eventually you would have a fleet of fishing boats. Instead of selling your catch to a middleman, you would sell directly to the consumers, eventually opening your own can factory. You would control the product, processing and distribution. You would be able to leave this small coastal fishing village and move to Mexico City, then LA and eventually NYC where you will run your expanding enterprise.”

The Mexican fisherman asked: “But señor, how long will this all take?”

To which the American replied: “15-20 years.”

“But what then, señor?”

The American laughed and said: “That’s the best part! When the time is right, you would announce an IPO - an Initial Public Offering - and sell your company stock to the public and become very rich. You would make millions.”

“Millions, señor? Then what?”

The American said slowly: “Then you would retire! Move to a small coastal fishing village where you would sleep late, fish a little, play with your kids, take a siesta with your wife, and stroll to the village in the evenings where you could sip wine and play your guitar with your amigos...”

Busy Mom’s Perspective: Let him who would enjoy a good future waste none of his present. -Roger Babson Know how to live the time that you have.

-Dario Fo Often I see families trying their best to juggle multiple family commitments - work schedules,

school activities, community service, church activities, sports, and other hobbies- all with diligent planning and execution that would make the most senior military officer beam with pride.

They scurry from one event to the next ensuring that no member of the family “misses out” on a great opportunity.

Yet, recent studies show that adults spend less than two hours a day in engaged conversation with their spouses and less than 60 minutes per day engaged in direct conversation with their children. (And we wonder why divorces are on the rise and parents are so disconnected with their children?) Based on that study, we can spend more time on a great manicure than we do on our marriages. Yikes!

It’s fantastic to be involved, but very difficult to avoid becoming overcommitted. I know. I struggle with the exact same thing.

But in this instance, like the fisherman, less is definitely more.

When it comes to spending time developing significant relationships (which you’ll hear people refer to as “quality time”), there is a fundamental misperception for most people today that “quality” can replace quantity. When it comes to building significant bonds with others - no matter how fantastic the setting or how fun the activity that you do together may be - the one requirement that can’t be cut short is committed time. As with all things, we get out exactly what we put in.

This week I challenge you to evaluate your calendar and your commitments based on the two factors here: quality and quantity. If you can’t easily see that both factors are well represented in your most important relationships, it may be time to pencil-whip that calendar into shape.

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Special Story

Herbal Remedies for Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum Herbal remedies have been

used by women and midwives for thousands of years. You can prevent or treat many discomforts of pregnancy and childbirth with the help of herbs.

Herbs should be considered medicine, so follow instructions carefully. The herbal remedies suggested in this article are traditional and considered safe for most women, but you should check with your care provider or an herbalist if you have any concerns about your specific condition.

After the 37th week of pregnancy, you can use evening primrose oil to soften and ripen your cervix. This will speed the dilation phase of labor. You can take 2 capsules orally one day, and then place two capsules near your cervix before bed on the second day. Alternate for one week, take a week off, and then repeat. Many herbs are prepared together to help your uterus work more efficiently during labor, resulting in a faster, less painful labor. My favorite preparations are “Labor Prep”, available at Avanlee Birth and Maternity Center, and “5-W” available at inhishands.com.

There are many herbal remedies for postpartum period, but my favorite is an herbal bath you can make yourself.

You can make this bath with just the herbs around your house, or you can go to a health food store and get the dried herbs as well.

Red raspberry leaf, prepared as a tea contains many nutrients and acts as a uterine tonic (strengthens and tones). It is a great herb for pregnancy. However, you should avoid red raspberry leaf tea in the first twelve weeks of pregnancy if you have a history of miscarriage. Ginger root capsules (3-4 per day) are an excellent help to mothers experiencing morning sickness.

In the second trimester (13-28 weeks) many women suffer from heartburn. Papaya capsules contain enzymes that help your body digest food more quickly. Chew 1-2 capsules before meals.

Alfalfa tea or capsules (two per day) can help prevent or treat anemia, and is safe for all women.

Be sure to get your hemoglobin levels rechecked to be sure it is coming up before your birth. For women who have been diagnosed with and are taking antibiotics for a urinary tract infection, 4-6 cranberry pills taken throughout the day with 64 ounces of water can help clear the infection faster. The active ingredient makes it difficult for bacteria to cling to the bladder.

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Quick and Easy Postpartum Herbal Bath 10 sprigs of fresh rosemary (antiseptic) Small handful of dried comfrey leaves (heals tissue) ¼ cup kosher or sea salt 2 fresh garlic cloves, chopped (antiseptic/antifungal) ¼ cup dried uva ursi leaves (good for the urinary tract) 1-3 T dried lavender flowers (smells nice/soothing) Herbal remedies are generally considered safe and effective, but be sure to double check dosages and uses. Taking charge and learning to care for yourself and your growing family can be very empowering, enjoy the journey.

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Hometown Heroes

by Miranda N. Bradley

Granting Everyday Wishes

Hometown Heroes: Alton “Bo” Brister with

Wish for Our Heroes

SPC Nitz was honored at a Rolling Thunder Veteran’s ride held at Seminole Harley Davidson.

Stephen was presented with a new and improved version of his Harley Sportster, all chopped up, waxed and polished, and ready to ride.

James and Cassandra White hold their son, Gavin, who was born with a medical condition. They couldn’t afford the special medical helmet costing $3,800, so they turned to Wish for Our Heroes.

Thanks to W4OH and HEB, this military family received the helmet at no cost to them!

Just a few miles down the

road from any point in Central Texas is Fort Hood, home to brave men and women who fight daily for our country. And while the warzone may be half a world away, daily living for military families can sometimes feel like a battlefield. That’s why Wish For Our Heroes was founded in 2009, to help ease the burden for active military families.

“We realized that there are everyday hardships that our soldiers go through that they can’t take care of financially or otherwise sometimes,” Alton “Bo” Brister, retired Sgt. First Class and Vice President of Wish for Our Heroes, said.

While there are many charities that exist to help military personnel and veterans with particular issues such as bankruptcy, divorce and the like, until Wish for Our Heroes was founded, there was nothing in existence to aid in small everyday details.

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Brister knows firsthand how beneficial those programs can be. Wounded in action, Brister was forced into early retirement from the military, and while he appreciates all the help he received, he quickly realized that there was very little to support soldiers facing daily chal-. lenges such as car trouble or household repairs

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“A lot of these soldiers risking their lives don’t get paid much, and they have families,” he said.

“Sometimes money is tight or there is a mix up with a paycheck and suddenly, you don’t have money for the little things you need.”

Wish for Our Heroes raises funds to provide basic needs or emergencies such as fulfilling grocery lists to assisting with repairs, providing baby supplies and even clothing. Once the immediate needs are met, the organization enthusiastically provides opportunities for extracurricular events for active military families.

“Our 100th wish was for a little girl in Killeen who had half a heart and wasn’t expected to live much longer,” Brister remembers, his voice catching. “Her mother was German and they had never been to Germany to visit the rest of the family. So, we she and her mom a trip to Germany. That was a stand out moment for us.”

The organization’s initial goal was to provide one wish for every deserving military member, anything from a new fence to a fun family vacation.

There are no requirements to submit a wish, military members simply have to be on active duty at the time their wish is submitted.

“We didn’t want soldiers and their families to have to jump through hoops,” Brister said. “ So far, Wish for Our Heroes has fulfilled 945 wishes and the list continues to grow. The organization is run primarily by volunteers, and 95 percent of all funds received go directly to wish fulfillment. When someone donates to Wish for Our Heroes, they can go online and track exactly where their money is going.

This month, Old Chicago restaurant and National Bank have teamed up to sponsor Hackers & Heroes – Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament to benefit the organization.

“This is the first golf tournament we have put on ourselves, and we are already generating a lot of interest,” said Brister. “We’re almost halfway to our participation goal in just a week of announcing the event.”

An entry fee of $360 ($120 per player) includes green fees, cart and range balls for three teammates plus one retired, veteran or active duty wounded warrior/service member paired at tournament, among other wonderful incentives. Each team will be paired up with a military member to golf alongside, and there’s a good reason for that.

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The tournament is just one of many ways Wish for Our Heroes is helping fund many of the wishes of our very deserving military families. Sponsorships for the tournament are still available.

For the men and women in service, Wish for Our Heroes and the donors who support it are, in their own way, heroic. They are a partner in the hometown foxhole, helping provide for families on the battlefield of life.

To donate or to register for the golf tournament taking place on April 26 at Stone Tree Golf Course in Killeen, visit www.wishforourheroes.org.

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This is the surprising face of hunger.

The hungry in Central Texas today may surprise you. They are our friends and neighbors, recently laid-off adults, the elderly couple on the next block living on a fixed income. And, of the 48,000 clients we serve every week, more than 1 in 3 are children. Hunger is unacceptable, especially in our own backyard. We can end hunger, but we can’t do it alone.

You can help.

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Practical Parenting

Tackling Money

Georganne Schuch www.momtomanygirls.com

Lots of things in life come

and go, with money being one of them. Most people think money does more going than coming. If you don’t know how to wisely control the money that passes through your hands, then it will most assuredly leave faster than it arrives.

In poverty or prosperity, money has the unique ability to brand its user, for no one ever owns money, for better or worse.

There are various ways to manage money. One is to think only of the day’s needs and wants and to spend the cash you have accordingly, which is usually fast and furious. I know I can always use an extra cup of coffee. Another way is to segregate, or budget, available funds for upcoming bills, unforeseen expenses, and slush, or fun money. A third way is to hold every penny that comes in with a death grip, hoarding it all for one’s self. What a jolly life that person must live.

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How adults arrive at their money management philosophy usually has something to do with their parents and early life experiences. Personality also factors into the equation; however, it can be trained to fall in line with the prevailing philosophy of friends and family. Hang with a free-spender long enough, and you will become one yourself.

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Since it’s no secret that children grow into adults, and hopefully ones that will hold down a job and become self-supporting, I would rather tackle the subject of money management head on, than let my children wander aimlessly from one financial crisis to the next.

I attack this subject two ways. First, I use an age-appropriate financial curriculum, such as Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace Junior, to introduce the basics of saving, spending, and giving. Elementary-age children have an uncanny ability to understand these basics…even better than many adults. Second, I reinforce these principles in everyday life. Want a special toy?

Save your money from the tooth fairy.

When they get “grandparent” money, or another unexpected windfall earmarked for a special occasion, then I often give them a choice of how to spend the money. For example, if they get money to spend on ice cream while we’re shopping, I show them the difference between buying just one box of drumsticks which might give each of them one or buying a half gallon of ice cream which would give them several servings, both for about the same price. I explain that it’s okay to splurge on the drumsticks or other frozen yumminess, if that’s what they really want, but it’s a one-time treat. Whereas, something bigger, such as a half-gallon of Blue Bell, offers approximately four servings each, thus quadrupling the enjoyment.

We don’t pay for everyday chores, but I often have extra projects that I let my oldest daughter do and credit money toward something for which she is paying. We could exchange the actual cash, but it would confuse me and probably get lost. Instead, I setup an Excel spreadsheet with the amounts earned and credit it toward what I pay. For younger children, I can see the value of using a container where they can see the actual money going in and out.

We want our children to develop sensitivity to the needs of others, as well, and money is just one way to help. We pick an organization that is doing something they can relate to and either volunteer time or organize a fund raising project to help. For example, they sang Christmas carols at an Alzheimer’s home one year because my mother was a resident there. The next year, after my mother had passed away, they baked cookies and took them by the home on Christmas Eve. Another time, my oldest daughter baked cookies for a bake sale and volunteered her time at the booth to raise money for a young boy with cancer. These are just small ways to develop a giving spirit in a child.

As my children approach an age where they can earn money and receive cash for birthdays, then we sit down to discuss goals. They don’t have to pay for basic clothing or room and board, though I have considered it when their rooms repeatedly violated health standards, but if they want a special pair of shoes or other non-standard adornment, we talk about how to save for the purchase. Funny how many things suddenly become less attractive when the payout comes from their own pocket.

No one is born with good money management skills. As parents, it’s our job to make sure our children have the knowledge and experience to do their best with the money they earn or receive from other sources. As my dad says, “Every penny counts,” as he bends over to pick one up from the ground.

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What’s in Wilma’s Handbag? What’s in Wilma’s Handbag - Every week throughout February, visit facebook.com/ templemall for a chance to win weekly gifts from Temple Mall. Simply comment or like Wilma’s post about what is in her handbag.

Sense and Sensibility – Viva Les Arts presents this timeless tale in its state-of-the art venue. 6-7 p.m., Viva Les Arts theater, Temple. For more information, call Viva Les Arts at 526-9090.

Country and Western Dance Live, local Country & Western bands play 2nd and 4th Thursday evening of each month. Bring a light, finger food to share at intermission. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Sammons Community Center, Temple. Cost: $4 each at the door. Contact Lisa Potts at 298-5403 for more information.

Monday, April 2

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Lap Sit – Newborns through 18-month-old babies and their parents are invited to work and play together with a variety of stories, songs and much more! 10 to 11 a.m., Harker Heights Public Library, 400 Indian Trail, Harker Heights. For more information, contact Jeanine Madden at jmadden@ci.harkerheights.ci.tx.us. Cost: Free.

Preschool Playdate: Build it Big - Make new friends while you play!

Enhance their social and physical skills while we “Build It Big” with legos, blocks, and other building materials. 9:30 to 11 a.m., Gober Party House, Temple. For ages 3 to 5. Cost: $6. For more information, call Belinda Garcia at 298-5733.

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Tuesday, April 3

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Kids’ Night at Chick-fil-A, Killeen – Let us do the cooking for you! Come to Chick-fil-A for family fun and discounts. 5 – 9 p.m., 1400 E. Central Texas Expressway, Killeen.

“Gray Hare” Easter EGGstravaganza - Grab your Easter baskets and hop on over to Sammons Community Center for an Easter egg hunt – senior style. Gather an abundance of colorful eggs filled with goodies and possibly find one of several prize eggs. The Easter bunny will also be in attendance. 10 to 11 a.m., Sammons Community Center, Temple. Cost: FREE. For more information, contact Lisa Potts 298-5403.

Job Fair – Looking for a job? Come check out many vendors looking for people with your talents and skills! 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Killeen Civic and Conference Center, Killeen. Sponsored by Job Fair Pros, LLC. Call 662-8030 for more information.

Family Night, Chick-fil-A, Harker Heights – Join us for a free family activity during Family Nights each Tuesday.

5 – 8 p.m., Chick-fil-A, 201 E. Central Texas Expressway, Harker Heights. For more information, visit www.chick-fil-a. com/harkerheights-tx.

Wednesday, April 4

Kids Kraft: Easter - Come join us for this Easter Extravaganza! We will decorate Easter eggs, make a bunny basket, and hang out with the Easter Bunny. It’s going to be a morning full of Easter art fun. 10 – 11:30 a.m., West Temple Community Park, Temple. For ages 2 to 6. Cost: $8. 298-5733.

Creative Cakes - You’ve baked your cake, now what? How can you make your cake the hit of the party? We can help you with that! This class is a 3 part series where you will learn how to decorate 3 holiday themed cakes. For April we will create an Easter basket cake. 6 – 8 p.m., Gober Party House, Temple. For ages 16 and up. Cost: $12. For more information, contact Belinda Garcia at 298-5733.

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Thursday, April 5

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Evening of Yoga and Wine – A wonderful full hour plus a wee bit more of an outstanding yoga class that will stretch each part of your body and soul.

Unwind the mind, practice restorative poses and receive cosmic goodness.

Top it off with a terrific glass of locally made Texas wine accompanied by a happy plate of cheese and fruit. Reservations are encouraged. 6:30 to 8 p.m., Salado Wine Seller, 841 N. Main Street, Salado. E-mail tiffyoranch@gmail.com for more information.

Toddler Time – Special storytime for toddlers involving a variety of stories, songs, dance, puppets, fingerplays and more for children ages 3 and under. 9 to 10 a.m., Harker Heights Public Library, 400 Indian Trail, Harker Heights. For more information, contact Jeanine Madden at jmadden@ci.harker-heights.ci.tx. us. Cost: Free.

College Night at Chick-fil-A, Temple – Buy an entrée and get a free medium drink and fry with valid college ID. 5 – 10 p.m., N. 31st St, Temple.

Friday, April 6

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Saturday, April 7

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Habitat for Humanity Groundbreaking – Habitat is expecting to hold a groundbreaking at the construction site in Temple for home number 64. Call Habitat for more details at 680-4007 or 449-4217.

Family Game Night at Chick-filA, Killeen –Bring your family to Chickfil-A at Killeen and enjoy some quality family time! We will have board games, puzzles, and other fun activities. Ask the cashier about Milkshake Bingo and your chance to win free milkshakes for you and your family. 5 – 9 p.m., 1400 E. Central Texas Expressway, Killeen. For more information, visit www.cfarestaurant.com/killeen/home.

Family Night at Chick-fil-A, Temple – Join us for an evening of family fun and dinner specials. 5-10 p.m. 114 N. 31st St., Temple. For more information, visit www.cfarestaurant.com/temple/ home.

Harker Heights Farmers Market – Join us for a wonderful event to prepare for the holiday season! 8 a.m. to noon, Carl Levin Park, 400 Miller’s Crossing.

Granny Time, Harker Heights – Ms. Dorothy, Harker Heights Library’s resident grandma charms children and adults with classic storytimes. 11 a.m., Harker Heights Public Library.

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Tuesday, April 10

Continuing: Kids’ Night at Chickfil-A, Killeen; Family Night at Chick-filA, Harker Heights; Camp Adventure; What’s In Wilma’s Handbag?

Killeen Aglow Meeting, Killeen The Killeen Aglow Lighthouse will meet for their monthly meeting. We are an intercultural, trans-denominational organization of Christian women who come together to develop meaningful friendships with each other and a deeper walk with Christ. 7 p.m., Residence Inn/Marriott, 400 East Central Texas Expwy, Killeen.

Cost: FREE. For more information contact Gerlinde at 542-5155.

Country & Western Dance, Temple -Live, local Country & Western bands play 2nd and 4th Thursday evening of each month. Bring a light, finger food to share at intermission. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Sammons Community Center, Temple.

Cost: $4 each at the door. For more information, contact Lisa Potts at 298-5403.

Friday, April 13

Continuing: Camp Adventure; What’s In Wilma’s Handbag?

Continuing: Camp Adventure; What’s In Wilma’s Handbag?

Camping Kids … Preschool Sleepover - Do you want your preschooler’s first camping experience to be successful? Enjoy this fun filled experience where you and your child will set up your own tents and eat real camp food in an indoor setting. We will have lots of games to play and crafts to complete. 6 to 8 p.m., Wilson Park Recreation Center, Temple. For ages 3 to 6. Cost: $19.

Contact Peanut Henderson at 298-5740 for more information.

Military Appreciation Day! At Chick-fil-A, Harker Heights - Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday will be Military Appreciation Day. For every combo that is purchased with a valid military ID you will receive a FREE Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich.

Fashion Show/Luncheon – Central Texas College presents its annual fashion show/luncheon. Come enjoy delicious food and watch today’s hottest fashions walk the runway! Noon to 2 p.m., Killeen Civic & Conference Center.

For more information, call 526-1472.

Wednesday, April 11

Thursday, April 12

Continuing: Toddler Time; College Night, Chick-fil-A, Temple; Camp Adventure; What’s In Wilma’s Handbag?

College Night at Chick-fil-A, Temple - Every Thursday Night is College Night! 5 p.m.- 10 p.m. Purchase any entree, get a FREE medium fry and drink with valid college ID.

Saturday, April 14

Continuing: Family Game Night at Chick-fil-A, Killeen; Family Night at Chick-fil-A, Temple; Granny Time; What’s In Wilma’s Handbag?; Camping Kids … Preschool Sleepover Camp Geek - Bring the kids to have fun with science! Every month, we’ll focus on a different science-related theme! The program will include a two-hour, hands-on class followed by a

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planetarium show. 1 – 4 p.m., Mayborn Planetarium & Space Theater. Cost: $29 per child ($26 for Planetarium members).

For ages 5 to 9. For more information, call 526-1586.

Mother – Daughter Tea – Come and join us for tea! 2-4 p.m., Wendland Hall at the Cultural Activities Center, Temple. Cost: $7 per person. For more information, contact ebonycultural@ gmail.com or call 563-0709.

Sunday, April 15

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Round Rock Express Game - It’s Game Time!! Be a sport and join us for an adult day trip to watch a Round Rock Express Game. Transportation will be provided but food and snacks are on your own. Van will leave from the Wilson Park Recreation Center promptly at 11:30 a.m. Space is limited. 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., leaving from Wilson Park Recreation Center, Temple. For ages 18 and up. Cost: $20. Contact Terri Landeros at 298-5474 for more information.

Step Competition – Join us for the Alpha Kappa Alpha Step Competitions where local and regional groups will perform their most impressive step routines.

4 to 7 p.m., Killeen Civic & Conference Center. For more information, call 5544226.

Grace Bennett Consignments Benefit – Grace Bennett Consignments is holding a consignment sale to benefit the Centex Humane Society. Come get amazing deals on everything from kids clothing to toys and more while helping out a great cause! Centex Humane Society is a no-kill shelter that finds forever

Monday, April 16

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Tuesday, April 17

Continuing: Kid’s Night at Chickfil-A, Killeen; Family Night at Chick-filA, Harker Heights; What’s In Wilma’s Handbag?

Homeschool Day Camp - Come enjoy a day of archery, adventure games, climbing wall challenge and many other great activities. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wilson Park Recreation Center, Temple. For ages 5 to 14. Cost: $12. For more information, contact Peanut Henderson 298-5740.

Wednesday, April 18

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For the Love of Our Children, Temple - “For the Love of Our Children” is a support group for bereaved parents and grandparents. Individuals share their stories and what has helped them cope with their grief. The newly bereaved meet others who have also experienced a loss and how they are learning to have a fulfilling life again. The group has helped many realize that they are not alone and gives everyone an opportunity to express their feelings in a non-judgmental

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homes for abandoned pets. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Absolute Self Defense and Fitness. 5902 E. Veteran’s Memorial Blvd, Killeen. Cost: $2 or donation of a pet item gets you in to shop. Acceptable pet items include a can of dog or cat food, leash, collar dog bowl, or chew toy. Note: This is a cash-only sale. For more information, visit www.gracebennettconsignment. blogspot.com.

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environment. FTLOOC is a non-profit, non-denominational group and does not offer any type of professional counseling services. The group members share their own journeys of the grief process, giving hope and support to each other. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Ronald McDonald House, 2415 S. 47th Street, Temple. For more information, call 770-0910.

Thursday, April 19

Continuing: Toddler Time; What’s In Wilma’s Handbag?

Saturday, April 21

Continuing: What’s In Wilma’s Handbag?; Family Game Night at Chick-fil-A, Killeen; Community Garage Sale – One man’s trash is another man’s treasure!

So, sell and/or buy either one for yourself! 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Killeen Special Events Center. For more information visit www.ci.killeen.tx.us.

Tuesday, April 24

Continuing: What’s in Wilma’s Handbag?; Kid’s Night at Chick-fil-A, Killeen; Family Night at Chick-fil-A, Harker Heights; Grace Academy Open House – Join us for a tour of our impressive campus. For selected grades fall 2012 and kindergarten fall 2013. 9:45 – 11:45 a.m., Grace Academy, 225 Grace, Georgetown, TX. RSVP: Admission@ GraceAcademy-gt.org. For more information, please visit http://www.

GraceAcademy-gt.org/index.php/admission or call (512) 864-9500.

Downtown Belton Market Days, Belton - Garage Sale to Upscale, it’s all for sale at Market Days! Sponsored by the Downtown Belton Merchants Association, Belton Market Days is the 3rd Saturday of every month, in Downtown Belton. Vendors sell an assortment of

goods, including antiques, collectibles, arts, and crafts. Variety of food vendors.

Vendor booths available. For more information, call 254-939-5699 or visit www. downtownbelton.com

Wednesday, April 25

Continuing: What’s In Wilma’s Handbag?; Military Appreciation Day at Chick-fil-A, Harker Heights;

Thursday, April 26

Continuing: College Night at Chick-fil-A, Temple; Toddler Time; What’s In Wilma’s Handbag?

Celebrate Killeen Festival Kickoff – Come celebrate what makes Killeen great! Tonight’s events will include free hot dogs, chips and drinks, an antique car show and entertainment by The Funk Factory starting. 6 to 8 p.m., Killeen Arts & Activities Center, Killeen. Stick around for a Midnight Madness softball tournament beginning at 9 p.m. For a full event schedule, visit www.ci.killeen.tx.us.

Friday, April 27

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Celebrate Killeen Festival – Come continue the Celebrate Killeen Festival activities with a concert , food vendors and the Midnight Madness Softball Tournament. 8 p.m., Killeen Community Center, 2201 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd. For a complete Festival schedule, visit www. ci.killeen.tx.us.

Friday Night at the Movies - Make it a date night! Kick back, relax and enjoy Friday night at the movies with us. We’ll present a premier movie on our large, flat screen television for your enjoyment.

Freshly-popped popcorn, cold drinks and coffee will be provided. 5:30 -8:30 p.m., Sammons Community Center, Temple.

Cost: FREE. Contact Lisa Potts at 2985403 for more information.

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Ice Cream Social - Do you like ice cream with crazy flavors or are you a simple chocolate/vanilla person? Maybe your diabetic and can only have sherbet that is fine too. The last Friday of each month we will have your favorite frozen treats and social time, see you then. 1:30 p.m., Wilson Park Recreation Center, Temple. For ages 50 and up. Cost: $1.

Contact Brock Boone at 298-5740 for more information.

Saturday, April 28

Celebrate Killeen Festival DayCome join us for an entire day of entertainment, food, crafts and Barbecue Cook off! Included in the festivities will be hay rides, children’s arts and crafts, car show, bungee trampoline and much much more! 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Make sure to stick around for the outdoor movie featuring Captain America at 8 p.m. Fun for the whole family! For more information and a complete Festival schedule visit www.ci.killeen.tx.us.

Sunday, April 29

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Trail Trekkies Adventure Day Join us as we take a hike in beautiful Pedernales State Park located deep in the Texas hill country. You will experience outdoor living skills, hiking and adventure games while being able to see abundant wildlife and enjoying nature. 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pedernales State Park, Temple.

For ages 6 to 14. Cost: $10. Contact Peanut Henderson at 298-5740 for more information.

Get REC! HHPRD Showcase Learn what your Parks & Recreation Dept. has to offer from programs, sports, community and special events for all ages. Demonstrations and tables will be set up with instructors and staff to explain classes and to answer questions at the Rec Center. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Harker Heights Parks and Recreation Department. For more information call 953-5465.

Father-Son Barbecue Cookoff – Attention, Dads! It’s time to show off your skills. Bring your sons out and enjoy a day of grilling competition. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Miller Park, Temple. For more information, call the Cultural Activities Center at 773-9926.

Celebrate Killeen 5K – You can still register for the Killeen 5K! Check in begins at 7 a.m. and refreshments will be available after the race. Awards will be given to overall male and female winners and top three finishers in each age group. T-shirts will be given to all registered recipients. 7 a.m. registration; 8 a.m. race begins, Killeen Community Center. Cost: $25 up until race day. For more information and a registration form, visit www.ci.killeen.tx.us.

Monday, April 30

Preschool Playdate: Terrific Trains - Make new friends while you play! Your child will get a chance to enhance their social and physical skills while we play and learn about trains. We will be playing outside so please dress appropriately. 10 to 11:30 a.m., Whistle Stop Playground, Temple. For ages 3 to 6. Cost: $6. For more information, contact Terri Landeros at 298-5474.

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To Allow…or Not to Allow Is that Really the Question?

The subject of allowances can

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spark a debate pretty quickly among parents. Some feel kids don’t need an allowance at all, and if they do receive one, they better darn well earn it. After chores are completed, if grades are high, and when they’ve proven they deserve it – then maybe they get some money as a reward. We might be in a small subset of the population among parents, but we gave our kids allowances just because they were part of the family.

They didn’t have to earn it, no work was involved, and it had nothing to do with how well they achieved. They simply got to receive part of the family’s earning, just for being our children. No strings attached. What? I can hear some of you turning the page now, not interested in reading any further. But wait, there was a method to our madness, and we think our kids turned out pretty well adjusted, financially speaking.

Many parents simply cannot afford to give each child a monetary allowance, so if money isn’t available – try giving your kids other “allowances,” such as a free day from chores, their pick of a fun family activity, or time to themselves. But whatever type of allowance you give, consider just giving it…and teaching your kids what to do with it. Teach them to save, give, and spend wisely the money (or time) you give them.

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Kids need to feel secure. Don’t make your kids

help pay your bills. Let them enjoy being your children and the benefits that come from sleeping under a roof, in a comfortable bed, and knowing they have food to eat tomorrow. Secure kids grow up to offer security to their children.

Kids need to be kids. Life will hit your kids soon

enough. Once the kids start seeing how money saved adds up, money given comes back to you, and money spent brings temporary happiness, they’ll grow up to be adults with grateful hearts.

Kids need to be trusted. When you place a gift

into their hand and teach them what to do with it, let it go. Speak your trust to them and if they mess up – offer grace and a chance to try again.

Kids need to have fun. When the kids save up a por-

tion of their money to spend on an item they desire, let them enjoy it. They also will have fun giving and saving!

Kids are worthy of your generosity. Shower your

kids with compliments, love, affirmation, and a portion of what you earn. Tell them they are receiving their allowance because you simply love them.

I hear often that kids nowadays seem to feel “entitled” to having life handed to them on a silver platter, and that they are ungrateful, self-absorbed, and totally inept. I can’t help but think these kids missed out somewhere on the love, the trust, and the security that loving parents can offer. It may seem that giving an allowance, instead of requiring kids to earn it, will contribute to this attitude of ingratitude. However, we have found just the opposite to be true. We adults have to earn our living, but our teens should be living and learning without that burden. How we give freely to our kids teaches them to receive humbly and graciously, and those two attributes make great adults.

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Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, Is there some way to put a block on a credit report prior to sending a kid to college, so that the credit card hustlers can’t get to them?

- Trevor Dear Trevor, No, there’s not. Unfortunately, in today’s culture that’s part of becoming an adult.

When you hand them car keys there’s no way to put a block on how they drive. And when they turn 21, there’s no way to put a block on what they ingest.

About the only thing you can do is to teach your kids to the best of your ability, and be a good parent and good example.

Teach them why debt is dumb, and show them how it eats away at their ability to save money and build wealth.

And for goodness sake, don’t use credit cards yourself. Kids can smell a hypocrite a mile away!

— Dave Dear Dave, I’m a new doctor, and I drive a car that has over 200,000 miles on it, is 10 years old, and a few dings in the doors. I’ve heard image is everything when you’re a doctor, but I like not having a car payment. Should I just get over being self-conscious about my old car?

- Mario Dear Mario, I like not having a car note, too. I’d walk, ride a bike, or drive your car with a great, big smile on my face before I picked up a car payment!

You need to get out from under student loans before you start thinking about driving something fancy. Save up for a few months then upgrade to a good, reasonably-priced, used car. You just need to worry about what’s smart for you instead of what other people think!

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Be Together

Filing Jointly While Disjointed?

It’s April, and you know what

Learn to Compromise

It has taken us years to figure out the money thing.

We found ourselves on the verge of bankruptcy about a decade ago. It seemed like the only way out of the mess we created over years of mismanagement. Creditors were calling all hours of the day and we were anxious. Thankfully, our church offered Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. We made a commitment to get a grip on our financial world. (We highly recommend Dave’s strategies, and you can read his Q&A monthly right here in the pages of Bell County Family!

Lots of couples trip up on money issues. If you are disjointed we want to inspire you to realign.

David is the Spender in our family, which also makes him the visionary. I wouldn’t dream of doing the things he thinks of! When we were busy paying down debt, pinching pennies made me happy. Warm summer days rolled around and David started dreaming about family vacations. How could he even consider that? We still have debt to pay! I had to slow down the debt snowballing and listen. It was important to David that vacations be a part of our family’s culture. Our boys were growing up fast and he didn’t want to miss this precious time with them. We reached a compromise with an off-season get away to Port Aransas. It took us a little longer to get out of debt, but the memories we shared with those little boys are priceless. I know our family would miss out if these decisions were all up to me.

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Typically in every marriage you’ll find a Spender and a Saver. It can be hard for these two to get along! Savers like to judge Spenders. Spenders often resent Savers. We walk down the aisle with different perspectives on money that we haven’t taken the time to disclose. It’s important to listen to the dreams that lie behind our incongruent views.

Ask questions. Listen to each other. Money will be a source of conflict until you agree to work together toward shared goals.

Life happens. We get busy and it’s easy to get out of joint again. We relapse into our old habits and separate ways. If you mess up and things get disjointed, simply start over. Rework the plan.

Don’t give up! A relapse is only a failure if you refuse to get back up again.

that means. Time to file your taxes! For many couples this is the ONLY thing they do jointly when it comes to their finances.

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Create a Plan

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The most important step for us was creating a spending plan. We never say the “b” word. Spending plan is much friendlier. It can be intimidating to take an honest look at where your money is going and then create a plan for telling it where to go. There is no getting around this step! It doesn’t have to take hours of itemizing. We use a simple excel spreadsheet. Find the tool that works for you and build a plan together.

Work the Plan The plan doesn’t work unless you work it! Proverbs 28:19 says, “Work your garden—you’ll end up with plenty of food; play and party—you’ll end up with an empty plate.” (The Message) Early on we scheduled weekly meetings to look over our spending plan and checkbook together. We evaluated each allocation and made adjustments. Now that we’ve gotten good at working the plan we meet less frequently.

We did it! We were able to avoid bankruptcy and pay off our debt. It built a great sense of accomplishment in our ability to work together. When a new crisis came into our world, we faced it with confidence. According to IRS there are benefits to a “married filing jointly” status. We know the benefits of joining together reach well beyond our tax return.

TRY THIS: Go and search for a Financial Peace University class near you at www.daveramsey.com/fpu Grab a hold of that word “jointly.” Sit down together to create a spending plan this month.

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Special Story

by Miranda N. Bradley

Does My Child Have Autism?

How to Know and What to Do

Through basic language and learning behavior pattern assessments, the skilled experts at Behavior 4 Life can pinpoint the severity of a child’s condition.

It’s a growing issue among families, and a question many parents grapple with: Is my child Autistic? The truth is, Autism affects one in 110 children, and one in 70 boys.

So, how do you know if your child has Autism and what are the treatments?

Behavior 4 Life in Killeen, TX knows all too well, and they share their expertise with us.

Experts now believe that children as young as 1 year old can show signs of Autism. The best way to prepare as a parent is to learn developmental milestones and then measure them against your own child’s patterns.

“Red Flag” Indicators: These are strongly suggestive of a child with Autism. If any of these signs are prevalent in your child, ask your pediatrician or family practitioner for an immediate evaluation:

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• Doesn’t babble, point or make meaningful gestures by 1 year of age

• Restricted repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior, interest and activities

• Doesn’t speak by 16 months

If these signs are prevalent, then the experts at Behavior 4 Life are skilled at helping both the parent and child develop each area of the child’s life.

• Doesn’t combine two words by 2 years old • Doesn’t respond to name • Begins to lose their learned language or social skills Once diagnosed, parents often need guidance as to what to do next. For Amy Dillree, Director of Behavior 4 Life, she understands that feeling completely.

“I have a child with Autism,” she said. “So, as a parent, I can identify with what the parents are going through, and we make it a point to involve them in the therapy.”

To be diagnosed Autism, a child must exhibit several traits regularly:

• Impairments in the child’s social interaction • Impairments in the child’s communication

Using the Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills Revised and the Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Procedure, Behavior 4 Life can pinpoint the severity of the issue.

Once that is established, skilled professionals then lead each child through a series of therapies.

“The ABA curriculum we use is usually very structured, but at Behavior 4 Life, we take a holistic approach to therapy,” said Dillree. “We believe the parents are the experts on their own children, so they are very involved in how we manage their child’s therapy.”

Behavior 4 Life’s mission is to ensure that all children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their

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Special Story

by Tiffany Young

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grocery store watching a child throwing a tantrum over an item; happen to do a double take upon passing a child with a physical disability; overhear some kids jokingly call each other “retarded” in conversation, or even joyfully brag about your child’s recent amazing accomplishments... most likely a million details and/or emotions of the person right next to you have innocently been overlooked.

It’s okay. I understand. I once walked in your shoes... But now, I am learning a whole new way of life, one I never planned or picked out for my-

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My daughter is five years old. She loves to dress up in princess clothes and paint her fingernails pink, she loves to run, swim, and dance to music. She knows her colors, is learning her ABC’s, likes to read and loves Barney, but hates her long hair being brushed. In MOST ways, she is a very typical kid with her daddy wrapped

I realize that most people will never comprehend all the details and all the hard work, while I process the well-meaning comments and suggestions of loved ones oreven strangers, but secretly hide all the tears inside. ”

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self. It’s one that every day I have to struggle to understand. I realize that most people will never comprehend all the details and all the hard work, while I process the well-meaning comments and suggestions of loved ones or even strangers, but secretly hide all the tears inside.

around her finger and one who fights with her older brothers. She also has Down Syndrome.

So what looks like a spoiled brat not getting her way may really be a child freaking out because a certain texture touched her skin, or a loud and unfamiliar noise or object is scaring her…or her schedule is off and she needs that consistency and predictability.

Last year alone she had over 200 medical appointments – so maybe that’s why it’s too hard to be in sports/ or dance/ or social groups. The really hard part is watching her cry as she gets her feelings hurt because she is smart enough to know how it feels like to be left out, but cannot understand why or even articulate yet what she wants. Therefore, she gets frustrated and overlooked. Don’t get me wrong, there are many joys and blessings of raising a child with special needs. This little girl has the ability to melt away the stress of the day with her smile, and her hugs and “I wub u” make the rest of the world disappear. She has made me a better person, and she is changing the lives of those around her who are willing to take the time to get to know her.

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So what do I wish others knew? That it is constant, hard, time consuming, and looks different, but we are not sorry she is who she is. That we are forever in a grief cycle, with our good days and bad ones that catch us off guard when we least expect it. That when others jokingly call someone “retarded” when they do something “different,” they ARE making a stab at kids like my little princess and she has the same emotions they do. That she DOES have the ability to learn everything the rest of us do, but it may just take her a little longer and require a little more help and compassion.

I wish that instead of jumping to make suggestions on how I could do things better or cut things out of my life to reduce stress, that others would instead just simply ask how to help, or just observe and be willing to learn about her and what makes our world go around. I would prefer to be asked a question rather than be stared at.

It is all about education. I am learning to walk a lifetime caring for someone who will walk with special shoes. Thanks for taking the time to spend a minute walking in mine.

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by Amber Holdridge

It’s Just a Chapter of Love Words from a mom expecting her third child… with a 2-year old and 8-month old already in tow…

I asked one mom who had

three babies back to back what she did when they were babies (in other words how did she survive), and she told me, very calmly, “I don’t remember a thing...”

I just had to laugh. I can’t imagine how crazy it will be in the beginning, but another friend of mine said something very wise today who is thinking about having her fourth. “We can’t think only short term when we are considering more children because busy seasons come and go. We have to think long term about what we want our families to look like and what kind of legacy we get to leave behind.” It made me feel blessed that God has entrusted

us with three children so quickly. It is easy to lose sight of the big picture while you have crying kiddos, a messy home, and a tired mama. But in this moment, right now, I am thankful...and sometimes God gives me glimpses in the middle of our busy life to the kind of people that are being built right before my eyes.

I am reading a book right now (actually second time to read it because it is so good!), A Mother’s Heart by Jean Fleming, who wrote 1 Corinthians 13 (the love chapter) from a mother’s perspective. I thought I would share it (an excerpt) with you, with some changes from my own experience...

If I read the best parenting book, attend the best seminar, and listen to the best mother’s advice but do not love my family, I am nothing.

If I keep my home perfectly clean, decorate it to look like a spread from Southern Living, look like a super model, and cook gourmet, organic meals but do not love my family, I am nothing.

If I disciple college students, teach a women’s bible study, and pursue creative hobbies but do not love my family, I am nothing.

Love changes diapers, cleans up messes, and sings the same song over and over again.

Love is kind even when my child spills my coffee all over the floor.

Love is kind even when I am tired and frazzled.

Love is not jealous of others who have fewer children, more free time to pursue their own interests, or have family in town to help.

Love doesn’t try to impress others with my abilities or knowledge as a mother and wife.

Love doesn’t scream at the kids or disrespect my husband.

Love doesn’t feel cheated because I didn’t get to do what I wanted to do today...read, craft, take a nap, call a friend, or exercise.

Love doesn’t lose my temper easily.

Love doesn’t assume the worst about my family even when they make mistakes.

Love doesn’t rejoice when other children misbehave making my children look good. Love is genuinely happy when others do right.

Love bears even the worst temper tantrum, endures every sleepless night, & hopes for the most abundant and fruitful life for my family.

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