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Month Of the Military Child 

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In This Issue:

 Month of theMilitary Child

 AutismNews/ACT5K/10KRun/Walk

 ADD/ADHDWeight Loss tips

 Sports 4ExceptionalAthletes

 RecipeShare/NMCSDHealth &WellnessClasses

 Preparing for taxseason

 Resources &Classes/FFSCWorkshops

 Book Corner 

 New Spouse

Orientation

Month of the Military Child 

Secretary of Defense Caspar W. Weinberger in l986 designated each April as “The

Month of the Military Child”. Recognizing the contribution that the military child makesas their parent or parents serve our nation, it is during April of each year that all branchesof service provide special days and events to honor the family and their children.

Military children, as they grow and become young adults, are an inspiration and a source

of pride for our nation. Frequent moves and family separations through deployments,and reintegration issues make life especially challenging. Often military children arelooked up to for their resilience and ability to deal with life changing events.

The Defense Department created Military Kids Connect website

(www.militarykidsconnect.org  ). This site, which is an initiative of the National Center 

for Telehealth & Technology (T2), includes age-appropriate games and activitiesdesigned to help children manage challenges such as moving and deployment. There areactivities to teach kids about the countries where their parents are deployed, tips to helpchildren know what to expect when their parent returns, and videos made by and for military kids. The sections for tweens and teens feature secure message boards that allowchildren to share their stories with other military kids. The site also includes pages for 

 parents, caregivers, and teachers which offer strategies for helping children cope andlinks to useful resources.

Since its launch in January 2012, the Military Kids Connect website has served morethan 125,000 visitors and won five industry excellence awards. To mark the one-year 

anniversary, the website added new content designed for children, parents, and

educators. Visitors to the site will now find new features such as graphic novels andmini-documentaries by military kids sharing their experiences. The site also includeslesson plans and information on military culture to help teachers, school counselors, andeducators to better understand the differences between military and civilian youth. The

site will continue to add updated information and features with the goal of helpingmilitary children – and the adults who care for them – cope with the challenges of 

military life.

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Autism Moms Have Stress Similar To Combat SoldiersBy Michelle Diament (http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2009/11/10/autism-moms-stress/6121/) 

Mothers of adolescents and adults with autism experience chronic stress comparable to combat soldiers and struggle with frequentfatigue and work interruptions, new research finds. These moms also spend significantly more time caregiving than moms of thosewithout disabilities.

Researchers followed a group of moms of adolescents and adults with autism for eight days in a row. Moms were interviewed atthe end of each day about their experiences and on four of the days researchers measured the moms’ hormone levels to assesstheir stress.

They found that a hormone associated with stress was extremely low, consistent with people experiencing chronic stress such assoldiers in combat, the researchers report in one of two studies published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.“This is the physiological residue of daily stress,” says Marsha Mailick Seltzer, a researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Madisonwho authored the studies. “The mothers of children with high levels of behavior problems have the most pronounced physiologicalprofile of chronic stress, but the long-term eff ect on their physical health is not yet known.” 

Such hormone levels have been associated with chronic health problems and can affect glucose regulation, immune functioningand mental activity, researchers say.

In a companion study, the researchers followed up with the same group of mothers daily to interview them about how they usedtheir time, their level of fatigue, what leisure activities they participated in and whether or not stressful events occurred. Thisinformation was then compared with data from a national sample of mothers whose children do not have disabilities.

Mothers of those with autism reported spending at least two hours more each day caregiving than mothers of children withoutdisabilities. On any given day these moms were also twice as likely to be tired and three times as likely to have experienced astressful event. What’s more, these moms were interrupted at work on one out of every four days compared to less than one in 10days for other moms.

Despite all of this, mothers of an individual with autism were just as likely to have positive experiences each day, volunteer or support their peers as those whose children have no developmental disability, researchers found. “On a day-to-day basis, the

mothers in our study experience more stressful events and have less time for themselves compared to the average Americanmother,” says Leann Smith, a developmental psychologist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison who worked on the studies. “Weneed to find more ways to be supportive of these families.” In particular, the researchers say that parents need better respiteoptions and flexibility from their employers. Further, they say, programs to help manage behavior problems can go a long waytoward improving the situation for mothers and their kids alike.

Autism News

Saturday, April 6, 2013 - Mission Bay Park,San Diego

http://acttodayformilitaryfamilies.kintera.org  

 April is Autism Awareness Month and the Month of the Military Child. Put a team together and help usraise autism awareness and make a difference inthe lives of military children with autism. Join us inhonoring our nation’s heroes. 

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My Healthy Family 

Weight-Loss Secrets for ADHD Adults 

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Eager to get going on your weight-loss regimen? For many ADDers, the best approach is to start byfocusing solely on exercise. Don't worry: Once you start seeing results, you'll find it easier to change your eating habits, as well. Over the years, Boston-based ADD coach Nancy Ratey has helped dozens of clientsdevelop and stick with exercise programs. Here are six stick-to-it strategies that she finds particularlyhelpful.

1. Make exercise a "win-win" game. Many ADDers set exercise goals that are unrealistically high--and unwittingly set the stage for failure. For instance,

if  you say that you’ll work out for 30 minutes but manage only 15, you may feel so discouraged that you skip your next workout session.

Here's a better idea: First, decide upon the absolute minimum amount of exercise that you find acceptable--for example, working out for 15 minutes twice a week. Then set an easy maximum workout goal--maybe 30 minutestwice a week. Chances are, you'll have no trouble reaching your minimum goal--and there's a pretty good chancethat you'll also exceed your maximum goal. Meeting your goals makes you feel good and encourages you to stickwith your workouts. Remember to increase your minimum and maximum goals periodically.

2. Hold yourself accountable. If you told yourself that you would exercise before the end of the day, don't allow yourself to bag it. Even if it's 11:30 p.m., you still have time.If it's impossible to go outside or make it to the gym, run in place or do some jumping jacks or pushups. Your goal is to end the day saying, "Idid what I said I would do!"

3. Track your workouts. Hang up a calendar, and mark an X on the days you exercise. Keep it simple--no need to mark workout time, reps, laps, heart rate, and soon. Once a month, review what you’ve accomplished to get a sense of your progress.

4. Write a letter. Many ADDers start an exercise program with tremendous enthusiasm, only to lose interest within a few weeks. If that sounds like you, writeyourself a letter of encouragement. Give it to a friend at the start of your exercise program, and ask her to "deliver" it back to you when your enthusiasm starts to flag.

5. Schedule "backup" workouts. Like most ADDers, you probably hate structure--especially when it comes to working out and doing other "chores." So feel free to add someflexibility to your structure by scheduling not one but several workouts during any given 24-hour period. For example, you might scheduleyour weekend workout for 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 5 p.m. Sunday. That’s six chances. Odds are, you'llmake one of them.

6. Ignore your "inner saboteur." It's hard to develop regular exercise habits if a voice inside you keeps saying, "Why not skip today's workout and do it tomorrow instead?"

 And with ADDers, there's almost always such a voice. Don't listen to it. Tell it to get lost.

SPORTS for Exceptional Athletes (S4EA) is a sports program serving athletes with developmental disabilities ages 5 throughadult in San Diego. For more information, go to www.s4ea.org

UPCOMING EVENTSLMarch 2 Monique Henderson Invitational S4EA Track Meet - Sweetwater High School (9am-1pm)

March 9 Kiwanis Track Meet - West Hills High School, Santee (8:30am-3pm)

March 16 S4EA Basketball Tournament - Francis Parker School (9am-5pm)

 April 12-14 S4EA SPORTS Camp #1 - Green Oak Ranch, Vista (Fri 2pm-Sun 4pm)

 April 20 S4EA Pancake Breakfast/Athlete Council Elections - S4EA/North Shores Audit. (8-10am)

 April 27-28 S4EA Ice Skating Meet - Ice Castle Int. Training Ctr, Lake Arrowhead (Sat 4pm-Sun 6pm)

May 17 S4EA Bunco Fundraiser - S4EA/North Shores Auditorium (6-8pm)

June 1 S4EA Spring Floor Hockey Tournament - SDSU Aztec Recreation Center (9am-5pm)

 August 1 S4EA "A Taste 4 SPORTS" Gala Fundraiser - SD Hall of Champions, Balboa Park (6-9:30pm) 

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Recipe Share www.autismkey.com/autism-recipes 

Tapioca Pudding

3 cups Organic Coconut Milk 

1/4 cup Organic Granulated Tapioca

1/8 tsp. cardamom or cinnamon1/8 tsp. nutmeg

1/8 tsp. salt (optional)

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1/2 cup sugar 

 In a saucepan, simmer the ingredients (except for the vanilla and sugar).Cook for 10 minutes, stir often until tapioca is completely transparent.

 Remove from heat, add sugar and vanilla until completely blended. Set aside to cool. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature in individual 

bowl. You can top with fresh fruit such as berries or bananas.

Casein Free Ice Cream

Approx. 1 cup of Frozen Bananas

Approx. 1/2 cup coconut milk 

Add any frozen or thawed fruit of choice to add more flavor 

Dash of sugar (optional)

** This is a flexible recipe that is not set in stone. You can get as

creative as you like –  but the key is to use frozen bananas as your ice

 base.

 In a food processor, add bananas and blend at a low speed. Slowly pour 

in coconut milk until desired texture and consistency is reached. You can

also add more frozen fruit such as strawberries. Final result should be athick, creamy, delicious ice cream treat!

 

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It can be difficult to get any child to eat a substantial breakfast

 before school. With this easy, protein-packed smoothie, you can

feel confident you sent your little one to school having eaten a

nutritious breakfast they will actually like.

 Pour one cup of organic, unsweetened fruit juice, such as freshly

 squeezed orange juice, into a blender. Add 2 servings of any

organic fruit such as strawberries or bananas, and a small amount 

of pure, raw, organic honey to taste. Add a scoop of protein

 powder and blend until smooth.

Try pouring fruit juice into an ice cube tray and let freeze over 

night. Use seven ice cubes instead of the fruit juice for an icy

 smoothie. You can sneak some of your child's vitamins into the

 smoothie if you think she will eat it all 

* If you have a favorite recipe that you would like to share

with us please email it to EFMP@mwrsw.com 

Naval Medical Center 

Health and Wellness

Department619-532-6573/6846

Healthy Weight(Learn to choose a healthy diet, reduce your intake of fat and

make lifestyle changes.)

March 11, 13, 18, 25, 27

SHIPSHAPE(8 week educational/support group that meets once a week for 

 physical training, nutrition education, and behavior 

modification.)

Thurs. 0730-1030 thru March 7th

For a list of more classes and information onhow to register please visit

www.med.navy.mil/sites/nmcsd/pages/default.aspx. 

Click care topics under patient services.

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EFMP Resources & Classes

 Tax Filing Resources for Military FamiliesMilitary families have several resources to help with filing state and federal taxes, but before you start:

Be sure to gather all of your important tax related documents before you start. Tax related documents may include any of the

following as it applies to your family’s situation:  

  W-2 (wage or salary from all employment from the previous year)

  Disability income

  Interest from checking accounts, saving accounts, bonds, CD, or brokerage account

  State tax refund from 2011

  Alimony income

  Pension and/or IRA distribution (1099)

  Unemployment

  Other income such as gambling winnings, awards, and prizes

  Education expenses (1098T)

  Home mortgage payments (1098)

  Real Estate Tax

  Charitable contributions

  Child/dependent care expenses

  Estimated tax payments

  All rental property information if claiming rental income

  Old Tax Record (2011)

  Any information you think will help properly prepare your tax return

For tax information specific to military families, check out the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Tax Information for Members of 

the U.S. Armed Forces webpage. This IRS website contains online videos and short articles which highlight military specific

issues such as combat pay, filing deadline extensions for deployed service members, and tax laws that provide special benefits to

service members.

Free tax filing services are available through Military OneSource. The program provides free access to a customized version of 

the basic H&R Block at Home® online tax filing product. This customized product allows for free federal filing and up to three

state returns. Military OneSource also provides tax counselors via telephone at 1.800.342.9647. The counselors cannot prepare

tax forms, but can help you make an informed decision about your tax situation.

Military installations offer Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) consultants to assist with free tax advice, tax preparation,

return filing, and much more. Some installations will set up a tax table at common locations, such as the Exchange or Library.

Other installation tax centers will extend their hours to help service members and families prepare their returns. Check your installation website or social media pages for announcements. Locate the closest VITA site using the Armed Forces Legal

Assistance Services Locator . 

Getting Ready for April 15th

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EFMP Resources & ClassesLincoln Military Housing EFMP Family Club

The Exceptional Family Member Program was designed by the military to address the special needs of their 

exceptional family members. This includes familymembers with any special medical, dental, mental health,developmental or educational needs.

To show our support, Lincoln Military Housing hosts an Exceptional FamilyMember Club, with the goal of bringing together EFMP families and to provide

them with the latest military and civilian information and resources. The EFMP

Club meets every other month for ei ther an informational meeting or a fun

activity out on the town.

To Join the EFMP Family Club, please contact our Community Services Office

at (858) 505-4136 or  csevents@lpsi.com 

To get started with the application process, please get in touch with one of our 

 partner organizations listed below.

 NAVY

 Naval Base San Diego Naval Base Coronado Naval Base Point Loma(619) 556-7404 (619) 545-6071 (619) 553-8306

Or visit: www.cnrsw.navy.mil/fsc/default.asp 

MARINE

MCRD San Diego MCAS Miramar MCB Camp Pendleton(619) 524-8031 (858)-577-4668 (760) 725-5363 

Or visit: http://www.usmc-mccs.org/efmp/ 

AIRFORCE ARMY COAST GUARD

(661) 227-0723 (760) 380-3698 (310) 521-6134

FFSC Workshops 

Call our Centralized Scheduling Center to register:866-923-6478 or email us at FFSCSanDiego@mwrsw.com 

EFMP Family Connection- child care provided please call

619-571-4781 to reserve.

March 6 & April 3: 6-8pm, San Diego Regional Center 4355

Ruffin Rd. San Diego, CA. 92123

EFMP Orientation- March 19 & April 16 1-2pm 

NMCSD Bldg 2, 1st

Floor, Pediatric Conference Room 

EFMP Command POC Training- 9-11 am

March 6 FFSC NBPL, Bldg 211 Classroom 2

 April 4 FFSC NBSD, Bldg 263 Classroom 6

Bullying Awareness and Prevention: What Patterns

you need to know Apr 16, Tue, 10 - 11 am Murphy Canyon Chapel, 3200 Santo Rd, SD, CA 92124

Bullying and cyber bullying have become more prevalent inschools and with the advancement of technology in our homes.This workshop provides an overview of what bullying is and what itis not; why be concerned about bullying; what to do if your child isbeing bullied or if your child is the bully. This curriculum wasadapted from The Department of Education and The Departmentof Justice intervention program "Stop Bullying Now"www.stopbullying.gov 

Healthy Kids and NutritionEstablishing healthier eating habits throughout children’s life cycle.Guidelines are developed by the United States Department of 

 Agriculture (USDA).  Apr 10, Wed, 3 - 4 pm, FFSC BVH 

Kidz Craftz (Ages 3-6) 

This craft time will be limited for children from ages 3 - 6 andMUST be pre-registered to attend. FFSC will have a monthlytheme that will consist of interactions of adult and children for stories, songs and crafts. Kidz Craftz will run concurrent with ALeague of Extraordinary Spouses. Parents have the option of leaving their preschoolers with FFSC staff while attending thesupport group or join in on the fun of the days Kraft.

Mar 6, 9:30-10:30 am, FFSC VSMMar 13, 3-4 pm, FFSC BVHMar 20, 9:30-10:30 am, FFSC VSMMar 27, 3-4 pm, FFSC BVH 

 Apr 2, Tue, 3 - 4 pm, FFSC BVH Apr 3, Wed, 9:30 - 10:30 am, FFSC VSM Apr 16, Tue, 3 - 4 pm, FFSC BVH

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211: www.211sandiego.org 

 Amer. Red Cross (San Diego): www.sdarc.org 

CREDO/Spiritual Fitness Retreats:

www.cnic.navymil/cnrsw/programs/commandandstaff/relisiousministries/CREDO 

Fleet & Family Support: www.cnrsw.navy.mil/fsc

FFSC Worldwide: http://www.cnic.navy.mil

Military Child Educ. Coalition: www.militarychild.org

Military Installations: www.militaryinstallations.dod.mil

Military One Source: www.militaryonesource.com 

Miracle Babies: www.miraclebabies.org-  provides support for those who

have/have had infants in NICU. This includes financial support.

National Military Family Assoc: www.militaryfamily.org

Navy Legal: www.jag.navy.mil/legal_services/nlso/nlso_southwest.htm 

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society: www.nmcrs.org/sdiego-area

Operation Homefront: www.operationhomefront.net

School Liaison Officers: www.schoolliaisonsw.com 

Thrift Savings Plan Info www.tsp.gov

USMC Community Svcs (All) www.usmc-mccs.org

USO San Diego: www.usosandiego.org

Incapacitated Dependent Program: Renee Melton 1-866-827-5672

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Email: EFMPCNRSW@NAVY.MIL 

Visit us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/NavyEFMP.SanDiego 

Contact Us:

Chris Chase, EFMP Lead LiaisonNBSD Bldg. 259(619) 556-6899

Gerilyn Yoder, EFMLNaval Base Coronado(619) 767-7225

Barbara Regan, EFMLNaval Base San DiegoHousing Office(619) 556-7218

Jennifer Dixon, EFMLMurphy Canyon Branch(619) 571-4781

Diane Clark, EFMLNaval Base Coronado(619) 767-1618

Book Corner  Visit your local EFMP Liaison and see all the great

 books they have!(We are also happy to feature books that you and your family enjoy. To

 submit titles please contact us at EFMP@mwrsw.com )