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Back to School

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Lactation 101 A breastfeeding primer

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Dear Reader

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Bits and Pieces A Hippie Bard

10 Features 10 Up & At ’Em! Tips for managing the morning rush.

12 See It, Speak It, Move It What kind of learner is your child?

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Rock Out for Kids Peace through Music Veggie Virtues Blast from the Past Bright Lights and Big Rides

24 Calendar of Events Many Manzanas

32 Cooking with Kids Protein Power

34 Humor Break Parenting by the Numbers

14 What to Do After School?

How extracurricular activities benefit kids.

16 2019–20 School Calendars Look here to plan your year.

20 Eyes on Learning Signs your child may need glasses.

22 Breastfeeding Basics Advice for those first days and weeks.

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Dear Reader

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ou made it (well almost)!

You’re just about through a kid-chaos summer. Now it’s time to prepare to send those youngins Sharon Gowan Publisher/Editor back to school. This Sharon@family-life.us issue has what you need, including a compilation of local districts’ calendars (page 16) so you can get a head start on planning the months ahead.

It can be challenging to prepare kids for the start of classes. Getting them adjusted to a new schedule and ready to leave the house at the right time takes some strategizing. And Christina Katz’s “Up & At ’Em” (page 10) is here to help, with savvy tips from a parent who’s been there. (Hint: Cook up some Delicious and Easy Egg Muffins ahead of time for a week of hassle-free,

protein-packed morning meals. Find the recipe on page 32.)

If your child has encountered some academic hurdles in the past, figuring out his or her best learning style may clear the road to success. Not every child learns by sitting and reading. Some learn through talking or moving. Turn to “See It, Speak It, Move It” (page 12) to find out more. For some kids, learning difficulties don’t have anything to do with how they are approaching their schoolwork, but everything to do with a less obvious consideration—their eyesight. Discover the signs of visual strain in “Eyes on Learning” (page 20).

We hope the start of your new school year goes beautifully. And if you’re looking for some end-of-summer fun, don’t forget to check out our Calendar of Events (page 24).

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A Hippie Bard

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Shakespearean romance set in the Summer of Love? This is what theatergoers will experience when they go to the Raven Performing Arts Theater’s production of As You Like It. The West Plaza Park in Healdsburg will turn into a 1967 version of the Forest of Arden, where comedic romantic complications will play out. This annual free Outdoor Shakespeare production will be held August 1–3 and 8–10 at 7:30 p.m. Go to raventheater.org for further details. ¶

Rock Out for Kids

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fiddle is just one of many instruments that will be heard in Sebastopol’s Ives Park this month.

There’ll also be plenty of guitars, drums, bass, and even a djembe. Each will come to the stage as part of the annual Peacetown free summer concert series. Onye and the Messengers will play African jazz-fusion on August 7; Volker Strifler will deliver original rock tunes on August 14; Tom Rigney and Flambeau will churn out Cajun zydeco on August 21; and, on August 28, Poor Man’s Whiskey will perform rock n’ roll bluegrass. Shows will be held 6–8 p.m.

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usic can help kids access their creativity, cope with their anxiety, and, according to research, even develop empathy. But schools often find it challenging to fund music programs.

Enter the Petaluma Music Festival. The annual event presents four stages of performers, including nationally recognized artists, to raise money to keep music education in Petaluma classrooms.

This year’s festival includes the sounds of ALO, the David Nelson Band, the Mother Hips, Hot Buttered Rum, Royal Jelly Jive, Blame Sally, New Monsoon, and many others. The concerts happen on August 3, 11:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m., at the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds in Petaluma. A family-friendly Kids’ Area will offer children a place to chill out. Advance tickets are $55; kids 12 and younger get in free.

Tickets for ages 13–18, which are $20, may only be purchased at the gate. Go to petalumamusicfestival. org for more information. ¶

Onye and the Messengers

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Veggie Virtues

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ecent research points to multiple health benefits of plant-based diets. For those who want inspiration for going meat-free, or just including more vegetables, fruit, and legumes in their meals, there’s VegFest.

The annual celebration of all manner of plant-based products will feature vendor booths, food samples, and lectures on diet, health, and the environment, as well as a live performance by Americana singer/songwriter Annette Conlon. A Kids’ Room will offer arts and crafts, face painting, and food-oriented activities for the younger set. The festival will happen on August 3, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., at the Luther Burbank Center in Santa Rosa. Admission is $5. For more information, go to socovegfest.org. ¶

VegFest

Blast from the Past

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n the days before CGI, and before some of today’s young parents were even born, there was Raiders of the Lost Ark. The 1981 suspense comedy—perhaps now it would be known as a dramedy?—has endured, turning into a kind of cult classic à la The Goonies and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. For the uninitiated and fans alike, the Green Music Center in Rohnert Park is hosting a screening of the film, during which the Santa Rosa Symphony will play John Williams’ Academy Award–nominated score. The flick will be shown on August 24 at 7:30 p.m., with indoor and outdoor seating available. Tickets are $12.50–$85 and may be purchased at tickets.sonoma.edu. ¶

Bright Lights and Big Rides

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limbing onto gravity-defying contraptions, munching on sticky-sweet cotton candy, meandering through a glittery midway—these are the amusements most Americans associate with going to the fair. And the Sonoma County Fair will offer all of them as well as some kid-centric entertainment: a Family Fun stage and Kids’ Area featuring the western comedy show CowGirl Tricks, and LEGO and milk moustache contests. In addition to kids’ activities, there also will be Hawaiian, country, rock, and retro rock live music; dance troupes; horse races; and, for an extra fee, a rodeo, monster truck shows, and the Nor Cal Brew Fest. The fair runs August 1–11. General admission is $7–$15; 6 and younger get in free. Parking is $9–$15. See sonomacountyfair.com for more information. ¶ www.sonomafamilylife.com

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but it’s going to take time before these practices become routine. Create a customized checklist in the order they need to do things. Post it somewhere accessible, such as on the stairway or inside the doors to their rooms.

Up & At ’Em! Get Everyone Out the Door Smiling

By Christina Katz

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ids become competent in increments. Every time a child becomes cheerfully autonomous, parents win, too. I don’t remember the exact year my daughter crossed the line from needing help in the morning to being able to manage everything herself. But I do remember the thrill when she could finally tick each step of preparation off an imaginary list in her head. Here’s how to practice getting your kids out the door smiling every day until the entire process becomes routine.

Set expectations. Everyone must wake up by a certain time if your family is going to have enough time to make a smooth transition from home to school. Alarm clocks must be set. Bedtimes must be adhered to and may need adjusting as the school year rolls along. Cell phones and other electronic devices must be put away at night and stay away until right before leaving the house.

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Pre-plan. Have a family meeting on Sunday afternoons or evenings so you can discuss the plans for the week, go over logistics, and sign permission slips or write checks. Stocking the fridge and cabinets over the weekend makes Monday mornings go much more smoothly.

Post a checklist. You know your children need to put on their shoes, brush their teeth, make their lunches, and pack their backpacks,

Create enthusiasm. Home is safe and cozy, but adventures take place on the other side of the door. What is your child enthusiastic about? Animals, nature, and friends are all waiting for them out in the world. Sensitive or introverted kids may not be that

Think of the door as the finish line, and don’t rush or scold after crossing it, if you can possibly help it. enthused about seeing hundreds of kids at school each morning, but you can make the transition smoother by focusing on the puppies they’ll get to pat or on the worms they can stop and study for a few moments on the way. Whatever it takes to get your child to focus on a fun transition from home to school—that’s what to use as motivation.

Notice reluctance. If your child does not want to get out the door, you may be dealing with procrastination. Pay attention to your child’s feelings and moods in the morning. Put on your detached detective hat. Notice signals your child is giving you about dreading to go to school and discuss them during a non-threatening time, such as over the weekend or in the car while doing errands, rather than on a school morning. Don’t dismiss reluctance to go to school. Instead, work together to put your child’s

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mind at ease about legitimate concerns.

Supervise progress. Some kids need help getting and staying focused, so go ahead and supervise.

Mornings can become a time when that comic book on the bedroom floor seems much more appealing than packing the backpack. If kids have cell phones, their ears are perked up listening for incoming message tones. While you are assisting little ones who need extra help, keep an eye out for wandering attention. Pop your head in the kids’ rooms to check on them.

Encourage autonomy. Don’t keep doing tasks for your children that they can do themselves. If they can tie their own shoes, patiently

wait for them to do it. If they can make their own breakfasts, compliment their healthy choices.

Building skills means doing tasks many times before they become routine. So, unless the bus is coming

Don’t dismiss reluctance to go to school. Instead, work together to put your child’s mind at ease. down the road, try to resist the urge to jump in and hurry things along.

Expect mistakes. Say your child forgets her lunch bag one day. Assuming it’s not a chronic issue, acknowledge that everyone makes mistakes. Being quick to

forgive helps kids to swiftly get back on track. You want to have high expectations and stick to them, while avoiding the expectation of perfection.

Offer rewards. Think of the door as the finish line, and don’t rush or scold after crossing it, if you can possibly help it. Each time you succeed at getting everyone out the door on time is a win. If you have an attitude of “Go, team!” your kids will internalize that and want to succeed each day. Every once in a while offer a spontaneous reward for a week of consistent punctuality. It’s a great way to reinforce the idea that being on time matters. ¶ Find freelance writer Christina Katz at christinakatz.com.

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Auditory Learners How they learn: Auditory learners process new information by having it explained to them out loud or by vocalizing it themselves.

A sign that your kids might be auditory learners is that they “read” books out loud to themselves even before they have learned to read properly. Another sign is that they love listening to music and singing.

At school, auditory learners often hum when they do their work.

Understanding Your Kids’ Learning Styles

How to help with homework: Have your kids vocalize the material they’re studying. Making up rhymes and songs will help them better remember it. Have them record themselves explaining the material,

By Tanni Haas

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s your kids head back to school this fall, one of your top priorities is to help them with their homework. But how do you best do that? To be sure they truly understand the material, it’s useful to know how they learn. Researchers have discovered that there are four major learning styles: visual, auditory, reading/writing, and kinesthetic. Below are brief descriptions of each learning style and how you can tailor your homework help.

Visual Learners How they learn: Visual learners process new information by seeing it. A sign that your kids might be visual learners is that from a young age they lingered over illustrations in books and other visual stimuli.

Another sign is that they love to draw or paint. At school, visual learners often doodle when they listen to the teacher. It helps them better understand and remember the material.

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How to help with homework: Have your kids create visual representations of the material they’re supposed to learn. This can be charts, diagrams, figures, maps, and timelines.

Other useful tools include color-coded flashcards, sticky notes, and folders. If they have a hard time understanding something, show them how it’s done instead of telling them how to do it. Since visual learners often get distracted from too many visual stimuli, it’s important to keep their study spaces neat and clutter-free.

Kinesthetic learners especially enjoy tactile scientific experiments. so that they can listen to the recordings whenever needed. If they have a difficult time understanding something, orally explain it to them.

Since auditory learners are highly sensitive to auditory stimuli, have classical or instrumental music playing in the background when they study.

Reading/Writing Learners How they learn: Some kids process new information by reading or writing about it. A sign that your kids might be reading/writing learners is that they enjoy keeping a journal or writing creative stories.

At school, reading/writing learners are especially good at taking notes from their textbooks and from what

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the teachers are writing down on the blackboard.

How to help with homework: Have your kids write down in an organized way what they’re supposed to learn. Have them create

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Have your kids vocalize the material they’re studying. detailed study notes, organized nicely into sections with proper headings. Get them to look up information online and in reference material as they work. Since reading and writing require focus, make sure their study spaces are nice and quiet.

Kinesthetic Learners How they learn: Kinesthetic learners process new information through hands-on activities that allow them to touch and manipulate objects. A sign that your kids might be kinesthetic learners is that they love creating new things with building blocks or taking things apart to see how they work.

At school, kinesthetic learners especially enjoy tactile scientific experiments.

How to help with homework: Have your kids study with physical objects. This can be using coins to learn math, or cutting letters to practice spelling. Since touch and movement help kinesthetic learners process new information, encourage them to stretch regularly or move when they study. ¶ Tanni Haas, Ph.D., is a college communications professor.

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offer more hands-on, experiential ways of learning, which are great for many kids.

In addition to academic tutoring, most after-school programs also offer different extracurricular

Kids who attend after-school programs tend to do better academically than those who don’t.

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activities, such as art, music, and sports. These activities also have a positive impact on their academic performance. When kids discover they have a particular talent, they gain self-confidence and that translates into better classroom behavior and performance. They also learn important time-management skills.

When kids have homework to finish but are looking forward to a favorite activity, they learn how to manage their time so that they can do both.

Academic Performance Kids who attend after-school programs tend to do better academically than those who don’t.

They pay more attention in class, are more involved in classroom discussions, develop stronger study habits, and earn higher test scores.

Social and Emotional Development After-school programs are great for social and emotional development.

Kids spend considerable time interacting with children who are not their regular classmates, including kids from different grades.

This teaches them important interpersonal skills and how to make new friends. They also learn much from the extracurricular activities. Whether they’re working together on an art project or a music

Extracurricular Programs Help Kids Thrive

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s the new school year begins, parents ask themselves whether or not they should enroll their kids in an after-school program.

The answer is a resounding “Yes!” Experts agree that after-school programs not only boost kids’ academic performance, they also enhance their social and emotional development, as well as their overall health and well-being.

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Researchers believe that’s because they spend more time doing homework, and a wider variety of adults with different teaching styles explain the material.

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2019–20 School Calendars The following are holidays for all schools in Sonoma County: Sept. 2, Nov. 11, Jan. 20, Feb. 17, May 25

First Day

Thanksgiving

Winter Break

Lincoln Day

Spring Break

Alexander Valley Union

Aug. 15

Nov. 25–29 Dec. 23–Jan. 3

Feb. 14

Mar. 16–20

June 3

Apr. 10 & 13, May 22

Bellevue Union

Aug. 14 Nov. 25–29 Dec. 23–Jan. 3 Feb. 10

Mar. 16–20

May 29

Nov. 1, Mar. 23

Bennett Valley Union

Aug. 15 Nov. 25–29 Dec. 23–Jan. 3 Feb. 10

Mar. 16–20

May 29

Nov. 1

Cinnabar Aug. 21 Nov. 25–29 Dec. 23–Jan. 3 Feb. 10

Last Day Other Days Off

Mar. 16–20 June 3

Aug. 15

Nov. 25–29 Dec. 23–Jan. 6 Feb. 14

Mar. 16–20

June 4

Nov. 1, Feb. 13, Apr. 13, May 22

Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified* Aug. 13

Nov. 25–29 Dec. 23–Jan. 3 Feb. 10

Mar. 16–20

May 29

Oct. 14, Nov. 1, Dec. 20

Dunham

Aug. 14

Nov. 27–29

Dec. 23–Jan. 6 Feb. 10

Mar. 16–20

May 28

Nov. 8, Apr. 17

Forestville Union

Aug. 15

Nov. 25–29 Dec. 20–Jan. 3 Feb. 10

Mar. 16–20

June 4

Nov. 1, Apr. 10 & 13

Geyserville Unified

Aug. 14

Nov. 25–29 Dec. 20–Jan. 3 Feb. 10

Mar. 16–20

May 28

Apr. 13

Cloverdale Unified

*Charter & year-round schools in these districts may follow a different calendar.

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First Day

Thanksgiving

Winter Break

Lincoln Day

Spring Break

Last Day Other Days Off

Gravenstein Union

Aug. 14

Nov. 27–29

Dec. 23–Jan. 3

Feb. 10

Mar. 16–20

May 29

Oct. 11, Nov. 1, Apr. 17 & 20

Guerneville

Aug. 15

Nov. 25–29

Dec. 23–Jan. 3

Feb. 10

Mar. 16–20

June 3

Apr. 13

Harmony Union*

Aug. 15

Nov. 25–29

Dec. 23–Jan. 3

Feb. 14

Mar. 16–20

June 4

Nov. 1, Apr. 10 & 13

Healdsburg Unified

Aug. 15

Nov. 25–29

Dec. 23–Jan. 3

Feb. 10

Mar. 16–20

June 4

Nov. 1, Dec. 20, Jan. 6, May 22

Kenwood

Aug. 14

Nov. 25–29

Dec. 23–Jan. 3

Feb. 10

Mar. 16–20

May 29

Apr. 13

Liberty*

Aug. 21

Nov. 27–29

Dec. 23–Jan. 3

Feb. 14

Mar. 16–20

June 10

** See below

Mark West Union

Aug. 14

Nov. 25–29

Dec. 23–Jan. 3

Feb. 10

Mar. 16–20

May 29

Oct. 4, Apr. 13

Montgomery

Aug. 21

Nov. 25–29

Dec. 23–Jan. 3

Feb. 10

Mar. 16–20

June 4

Jan. 24

Oak Grove Union

Sept. 3

Nov. 27–29

Dec. 23–Jan. 3

Feb. 10

Mar. 16–20

June 11

Old Adobe Union*

Aug. 14

Nov. 25–29

Dec. 23–Jan. 7

Feb. 10

Mar. 16–20

May 29

Petaluma City Schools*

Aug. 14

Nov. 25–29

Dec. 23–Jan. 6

Feb. 10

Mar. 16–20

May 29

Piner-Olivet Union*

Aug. 14

Nov. 25–29

Dec. 23–Jan. 6

Feb. 10

Mar. 16–20

May 28

Rincon Valley Union

Aug. 14

Nov. 25–29

Dec. 23–Jan. 6

Feb. 10

Mar. 16–20

May 29

Nov. 1

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2019–20 School Calendars

First Day

Thanksgiving

Winter Break

Lincoln Day

Spring Break

Last Day Other Days Off

Roseland

Aug. 13

Nov. 25–29

Dec. 23–Jan. 6

Feb. 10

Mar. 16–20

May 28

Oct. 14

Santa Rosa City Elementary* Aug. 14

Nov. 25–29

Dec. 23–Jan. 3

Feb. 10

Mar. 16–20

May 28

Apr. 13

Santa Rosa City High*

Aug. 14

Nov. 25–29

Dec. 23–Jan. 3

Feb. 10

Mar. 16–20

May 29

Dec. 20, Apr. 13

Sebastopol Union*

Aug. 15

Nov. 25–29

Dec. 20–Jan. 6

Feb. 10

Mar. 16–20

June 3

Oct. 14, Nov. 1

Sonoma Valley Unified*

Aug. 19

Nov. 25–29

Dec. 23–Jan. 3

Feb. 14

Mar. 16–20

June 4

Nov. 1, Apr. 10

Twin Hills Union*

Aug. 15

Nov. 25–29

Dec. 20–Jan. 3

Feb. 10

Mar. 16–20

June 4

Nov. 1, Apr. 10–13

Two Rock Union

Aug. 14

Nov. 25–29

Dec. 20–Jan. 3

Feb. 10

Mar. 23–27

May 29

Oct. 14

Waugh

Aug. 20

Nov. 25–29

Dec. 23–Jan. 3

Feb. 10

Mar. 16–20

June 5

Oct. 10–11, Nov. 1

West Side Union

Aug. 15

Nov. 25–29

Dec. 20–Jan. 3

Feb. 10

Mar. 16–20

June 4

Nov. 1, Apr. 13

West Sonoma County High

Aug. 15

Nov. 25–29

Dec. 20–Jan. 6

Feb. 10

Mar. 16–20

June 4

Oct. 14

Wilmar Union

Aug. 19

Nov. 25–29

Dec. 20–Jan. 3

Feb. 10

Mar. 16–20

June 4

Nov. 1, Apr. 13

Windsor Unified

Aug. 14

Nov. 25–29

Dec. 23–Jan. 3

Feb. 10

Mar. 16–20

May 29

Oct. 18, Feb. 7

Wright

Aug. 15

Nov. 25–29

Dec. 19–Jan. 6

Feb. 10

Mar. 16–20

June 5

Nov. 1

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2. Sitting Too Close to the Television Moving closer to the television or reading materials may be an attempt to compensate for nearsightedness.

3. Avoidance of Reading Reading uses many complex eye movements, and this can easily frustrate children with poor visual skills.

Eyes on Spot Vision Problems in Learning Your Kids

By Cheryl Maguire

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“[S]ome children may be mislabeled as having ADHD when, in fact, they have an undetected vision problem.”

—American Optometric Association

ou need glasses,” the ophthalmologist said to me. I was 12 years old. My mom was shocked since I never had complained of unclear vision, and no one else in our family had poor eyesight. A failed school eye exam was the reason for the visit to the eye doctor. My vision became gradually worse so I didn’t realize it wasn’t normal.

When I first wore glasses, I remember thinking to myself, “Everything seems so clear and crisp. I can see the tips of leaves on a tree and easily read street signs.” Before I had glasses, I thought it was normal for the world to appear a little bit blurry.

4. Frequent Headaches Children may get headaches because they are straining to align, focus, and use their eyes.

may even cause kids to act out. The American Optometric Association (AOA) says, “[S]ome children may be mislabeled as having ADHD when, in fact, they have an undetected vision problem.”

OptometryStudents.com, a division of the AOA, lists the following signs your child could have a vision problem: 1. Head Tilt Children who have problems with their ocular muscles or nerves may try to compensate by tilting their heads.

5. Doesn’t Know Which Way to Go Children with poor directional skills or who confuse left and right may be suffering from poor vision.

6. Finger Pointing Children may point their fingers in an attempt to compensate for inadequate tracking ability.

7. Can’t Copy from the Board Kids who can’t change focus between objects that are far away and those that are close by may have difficulty recording information that a teacher has written on a board.

8. Squinting compensates for blurry vision.

9. Poor Hand/Eye Coordination Clear vision and adequate visual skills are required to create a functional

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link between vision and other body movements.

10. Eye Rubbing This is a basic response to ocular discomfort. It typically occurs when one’s eyes are strained or have been working much too hard to complete a task.

If your child is experiencing one of these symptoms, schedule an eye exam with an eye doctor. There are two different types of eye doctors, ophthalmologists and optometrists.

Reading uses many complex eye movements, and this can easily frustrate children with poor visual skills.

An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who specializes in eye care.

Optometrists graduate from a four-year professional program and receive a doctor of optometry degree. The main focus of their practices is to prescribe glasses and contact lenses. Due to my poor vision and the fact that I have had other vision issues, I go to an ophthalmologist every two years for a checkup and to receive updated prescriptions for my glasses and contacts.

Even though my mother didn’t think I would need glasses when I was 12 years old, she took me to see the eye doctor. I’m grateful she did. ¶ Originally published on Signature Moms.

Cheryl Maguire’s writing has been published in the New York Times, Parents Magazine, Upworthy, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Count Your Blessings, and Your Teen Magazine. You can find her on Twitter @CherylMaguire05.

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Find ways to lighten your load. Newborns typically nurse 8–12 times per day. Plus, experts recommend feeding your baby on cue at any sign of hunger. A nursing sling can be a great way to keep your baby close and allow you freedom, privacy, and mobility. Learning to nurse lying down can also help with nighttime feedings so you and baby can quickly return to sleep.

Breastfeeding What to Know Basics Before You Begin

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ike many new skills facing first-time mothers, breastfeeding is a learned ability that gets much easier with practice. In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, August 1–7, here are a few time-tested tips to make the transition easier.

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Start preparing well before your due date. Educate yourself and consider attending classes offered by your hospital or birthing center. La Leche League (LLL) leader Wanda Daniels says attending a LLL meeting while pregnant answered many important questions and made her comfortable calling her own leader for support.

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Some discomfort is normal, but help is available. While your breasts may initially feel tender, they

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shouldn’t be consistently painful.

Initial nipple discomfort is usually normal, but severe, ongoing soreness may indicate a problem.

Certified lactation consultant and pediatric nurse Lucille Harrington says most problems can be fixed quickly, so moms needn’t endure pain. Many hospitals and birthing centers offer telephone counseling or an in-person consultation with a lactation consultant. This service is usually free.

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Avoid assumptions. Many new mothers think that babies who want to nurse often aren’t getting enough milk, but this is rarely true. As long as your baby is

Rest while your baby rests whenever possible. producing at least six to eight wet diapers and two to three daily bowel movements for the first few weeks after your milk comes in, she or he is likely getting the nutrients she or he needs. Babies nurse for comfort as well as hunger. Frequent, watery, mustard-colored bowel movements are normal and are not considered diarrhea. Consult an expert for reassurance if something doesn’t feel right.

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Listen to your body’s cues of hunger, thirst, and fatigue. Although your body has to work hard to produce milk, eating when hungry and drinking when thirsty will likely provide your body with enough fuel. Rest while your baby rests whenever possible.

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Accept help. Although many new moms are uncomfortable

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Lactation 411 asking for or receiving help, Harrington urges parents to overcome these reservations. Don’t be shy about addressing needs with specific requests such as, “It would be wonderful if you could fold laundry.” Involving partners and family members in your baby’s care

Many new mothers think that babies who want to nurse often aren’t getting enough milk, but this is rarely true. makes them feel included. When loved ones rock, bathe, and sing to your baby, this teaches him or her that love and comfort do not always come from food.

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Seek out reassurance from supportive experts.

If you ever have doubts, seek advice from those knowledgeable about (and supportive of) breastfeeding.

Advisors who assure you they “couldn’t breastfeed either” or that formula-fed babies are “easier” are not helpful, especially when it’s likely you’re doing just fine.

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Don’t compare your experiences to others.

Keep in mind that babies, like adults, are all different. If a friend’s baby is emptying the breast very quickly and sleeping through the night, this doesn’t mean there is anything wrong with you or your baby if your experience is different.

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Know that you can continue nursing when you return to work. Many moms avoid

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breastfeeding because they assume that they must stop once maternity leave ends. However, with planning and a hospital-grade breast pump,

A nursing sling can be a great way to keep your baby close and allow you freedom, privacy, and mobility. there is no need to stop. It helps to delay the introduction of artificial nipples until after your milk supply and nursing relationship are well established. Harrington says moms can introduce a bottle with breast milk to established nursers between one and three months of age, which

Babies nurse for comfort as well as hunger.

Books Kathleen Huggins, The Nursing Woman‘s Companion (Harvard Common Press, 2017).

Nancy Mohrbacher and Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, Breastfeeding Made Simple: Seven Natural Laws for Nursing Mothers (New

Harbinger Publications, 2010).

Diane Wiessinger, Diana West, and Teresa Pitman, The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding (Ballantine Books, 2010).

Websites American Academy of Pediatrics’ Policy on Breastfeeding tinyurl.com/y2stvo7x This page details the benefits and challenges of breastfeeding and outlines pediatric recommendations for both healthy and high-risk infants.

Breastfeeding Basics breastfeedingbasics.com

is when babies are more adaptive to a bottle. By using a breast pump and nursing outside of business hours, you can still maintain a healthy nursing relationship.

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Relax and enjoy your baby. Harrington is fond of telling moms, “The days are long, but the years are short.” It may be hard to believe that the infant whose favorite place is your breast will soon be a squirming toddler with less interest in cuddling. Babies become children and adults before you know it. Enjoy this unhurried one-on-one time while it lasts. ¶ Shannon Dean is a freelance writer who specializes in writing about families.

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Maintained by a board-certified lactation consultant, this site offers informative breastfeeding articles and shares mothers’ breastfeeding stories and experiences.

La Leche League International llli.org One of the best places to start with questions on breastfeeding. You can also find information on your local LLL chapter.

US Department of Health and Human Services womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding Offers an extensive FAQ section as well as tips and how-to articles.

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August

Calendar of Events

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rom pie to sauce to jelly, apples are the stars of many a recipe handed down from generation to generation. In Sonoma County, they are agricultural royalty, celebrated every year at the Gravenstein Apple Fair. There, festivalgoers will find not just apples, but cider, microbrews, and wine, as well as two stages of live music, arts and crafts vendors, demos for do-it-yourselfers, an Artisan Tasting Lounge, and children’s activities. This year’s fair is August 17–18, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., at Ragle Ranch Park in Sebastopol. Tickets are $10–$15; kids 5 and younger get in free. Purchase them for cash only at the door, or use a credit card online: gravensteinapplefair.com. ¶

Thursday 1 Flynn Creek Circus. Aug. 1: 7 p.m. opening night special, $11–$22. Aug. 2: 7 p.m. adults-only (21+) version, $20–$50. Aug. 3: 4 & 7 p.m. Aug. 4: 1 & 4 p.m. $12–$50. Luther Burbank Center. 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa. flynncreekcircus.com.

Summer Night on the Green Concert Series. Aug. 1: Tommy

Castro & the Painkillers (soul, blues).

Aug. 8: Wonder Bread 5 (rock & dance hits). Aug. 15: The Bell Brothers (modern country). Aug. 22: Orquesta Son de Caña (Latin salsa). Aug. 29: The Dylan Black Project (funk & R&B). Thursdays. 6–8 p.m. Windsor Town Green. 701 McClelland Dr., Windsor. townofwindsor.com.

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a large monitor. Snacks provided.

Waiver signed by a parent or guardian required. Thursdays. 3:30–5:30 p.m. (except Aug. 15). Rincon Valley Library. 6959 Montecito Blvd., Santa Rosa. sonomacounty.libcal.com.

Summer Music Series. Thursdays

(Aug. 1 & 15): 4:30–7 p.m. Sundays.

3:30–6:30 p.m. Theatre Square Plaza.

Petaluma. theatre-district.com.

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FREE Shakespeare’s As You Like It. Set during the Summer of Love, 1967. Presented by Raven Performing Arts Theater. Bring a chair or blanket. Aug. 1–3 & 8–10.

7:30 p.m. West Plaza Park. 10 North St., Healdsburg. raventheater.org.

all-human big top circus

Sonoma County Fair. $7–$15. Ages

6 & younger: free. (Ages 12 & younger free on Thursdays only.) Parking: $9–$15. 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Runs thru Aug. 11. Sonoma County Fairgrounds.

1350 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa.

Visit website for full schedule, pre-sale ticket prices & discount packages. sonomacountyfair.com.

Friday 2 FREE Friday Night Live & Street Fair. Live music. Fridays. 6 p.m.

Santa Rosa Luther Burbank Center

Aug 1 - 4 Sebastopol Sebastopol Grange Lawn

Aug 22-25 Mad Skills & Daring Stunts humorously performed

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Downtown Cloverdale. 894-4410. cloverdaleartsalliance.org.

The Phantom Tollbooth Jr. Windsor

Performing Arts Academy’s summer musical camp’s production. $15.

Advance: $10. Ages 6 & younger: free. Aug. 2: 7 p.m. Aug. 3: 2 & 7 p.m. Windsor Middle School.

9500 Brooks Rd. S., Windsor. windsorperformingarts.net.

FREE Party on the Plaza & Farmers’ Market. Farmers’ market, outdoor concerts, food & craft vendors.

Fridays. 5–8 p.m. Rohnert Park Library North Parking Lot. 500 City Center Dr., Rohnert Park.

Funky Fridays. Live music, dancing

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Funky Dozen (funk). Fridays. Doors: 5:30 p.m. Show: 7 p.m. Rohnert Park–Cotati Regional Library. 6250 Lynne Condé Way, Rohnert Park. funkyfridays.info.

FREE Pride Book Club for Teens.

Grades 9–12. Discuss the latest queer YA books. Pick up a copy of the featured book at the Reference desk. Allies welcome. Snacks provided. 4–5:30 p.m. Rohnert Park–Cotati Regional Library. 6250 Lynne Condé Way, Rohnert Park. sonomacounty.libcal.com.

FREE Summer Flix Series. Aug.

2: Selena (PG). Aug. 16: Captain Marvel (PG-13). Snacks provided.

2–4:15 p.m. Healdsburg Regional Library. 139 Piper St., Healdsburg. sonomacounty.libcal.com.

FREE Art from the Fire, for Fire

FREE Rockin’ Concerts at the

Survivors. Art by Jonathan Taylor,

Village. Saturdays: noon–3 p.m.

Sundays: 1–4 p.m. Aug. 8 & 22: 5:30–8 p.m. 911 Village Ct., Santa Rosa. Full schedule on website: mvshops.com.

made from what the fire left behind.

Opening: 6–8 p.m. Made Local Marketplace. 529 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. madelocalmarketplace.com.

FREE Bilingual Family Storytime / Hora de cuentos bilingües para

Saturday 3 50 Years of Evolving Consciousness: A Conversation with Mickey Hart. Percussionist & musicologist Mickey Hart (drummer for the Grateful Dead), California Coastal Commissioner Caryl Hart & historian & author Dennis McNally look back on the Woodstock music festival. $20. 2 p.m. Charles M. Schulz Museum. 2301 Hardies Ln., Santa Rosa. Purchase tickets online at schulzmuseum.org or call 284-1265.

Skip the alcohol, enjoy the music!

RockSoberFest Good Vibes + Fellowship

familias. Ages 0–5. Stories read in Spanish & English. Edades 0–5 años. Cuentos leídos en español e ngles.

10:15–11 a.m. Roseland Community Library. 779 Sebastopol Rd., Santa Rosa. Other libraries will also host this event. Visit website for branches/times: sonomacounty.libcal.com.

FREE The Animal Music Band. Ages

0–5. Kids sing & dance with Farmer Arann, Miss Dragonfly & Miss Heidi.

10:30–11:30 a.m. Rincon Valley Library.

10th ANNUAL NORTH BAY BBQ CHALLENGE 1-5 PM SEPTEMBER 14, 2019 NEW LOCATION!

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The Happys • Stefanie Keys Paul Hayward and friends John and Camellia Ford plus special special guest artists “It’s true! It’s true! In my experience, people in recovery tend to be having a whole a lot of fun. We’ve lost our lives, and have somehow gotten them back. Now we’re ready to party. We’ve just learned how to party without the drugs and alcohol.” —Stefanie Keys, Petaluma-based musician of the band Big Brother and The Holding Company

Recovery • Food • Meetings • Fellowship • Dancing Tickets at Eventbrite.com or csmusicfest.org 415-578-0125 csmusicfest@gmail.com

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Rockin’ with “Smoke & Mirrors” 1 Tasting Ticket $4 6 Tasting Tickets $20 12 Tasting Tickets $35

Free Admission!

Please, no outside food & beverages.

For more info: suepiland@comcast.net • www.loveinashoebox.com

If you’d like to be a BBQ contestant, a vendor or a sponsor, please register at www.loveinashoebox.com or contact Sue Piland at (707) 696-1210 or suepiland@comcast.net

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6959 Montecito Blvd., Santa Rosa. sonomacounty.libcal.com.

Solar Viewings & Star Parties. Aug. 3 & 24. Solar Viewings: 11 a.m.–3 p.m. (free). Star Parties: 8 p.m. $5. Ages 18 & younger: free. Parking: $10. Bring small flashlight. Robert Ferguson Observatory. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park. 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd., Kenwood. rfo.org.

Petaluma Music Festival. Music,

dancing, vendor booths. Food/drink for purchase. $55. Ages 12 & younger: free with a paying adult. Ages 13–17: $20 at the door. 11:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. Benefits the music program in Petaluma schools. Sonoma–Marin Fairgrounds. 175 Fairgrounds Dr., Petaluma. petalumamusicfestival.org.

Sonoma County VegFest. Local

vendors, speakers, live music, professional cooking demos & free samples. Kids’ activities room. $5. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Benefits Compassionate Living. Luther Burbank Center. 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa. socovegfest.org.

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Sebastopol Center for the Arts. 282 S. High St., Sebastopol. sebastopol.org.

FREE Live at Juilliard. Summer concert series. Aug. 4: Michael Capella Band (Americana, folk rock).

Aug. 11: Free Peoples (American roots fusion). 5–7 p.m. Juilliard Park.

227 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa. srcity.org/2169/live-at-juilliard.

Michael McDonald & Chaka Khan.

39th Annual Bodega Fire Big Event

$25–$95. $12.50 lawn seating for ages 3–12. VIP: $150–$250. 7 p.m. Green Music Center. 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. gmc.sonoma.edu.

BBQ. Parade at 10:30 a.m. Live music.

FREE Summer Patio Series. Live jazz music. Art projects for kids of all ages. Materials provided or bring sketchpad. Aug. 4 & 11. 2–4 p.m.

Free admission & parking. BBQ: $10–$15. 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Downtown Bodega. tinyurl.com/y4tjl2vf.

Monday 5 FREE B.Y.O.M./Bring Your Own Machine: Community Sewing. Bring

your own project or try one of those provided. Six machines available;

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first come, first served. Mondays.

1:30–3:30 p.m. Sebastopol Library.

7140 Bodega Ave., Sebastopol. sonomacounty.libcal.com.

Tuesday 6 FREE Annual National Night Out & Free Summer Movie in the Park. Meet local law enforcement

agencies & Cotati city staff. Then watch Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

6–10:30 p.m. (Movie: 8:30 p.m.)

LaPlaza Park. 60 W. Cotati Ave., Cotati. cotaticity.org.

Wednesday 7 People’s Yoga Pop-Ups. All

levels welcome. Bring a mat, water bottle & a hat. $5. Parking: $7. 6:30–7:30 p.m. Riverfront Regional Park. 7821 Eastside Rd., Healdsburg. Online

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FREE Peacetown Concerts. Aug. 7: Onye & the Messengers (African jazz fusion). Aug. 14: Volker Strifler (original rock). Aug. 21: Tom Rigney & Flambeau (Cajun zydeco). Aug. 28: Poor Man’s Whiskey (bluegrass, rock).

5–8 p.m. Ives Park. 7400 Willow St., Sebastopol. sebastopol.org.

FREE Wednesday Night Market. Live music, vendors & produce. Wednesdays. 5–8:30 p.m.

Courthouse Square. Santa Rosa. wednesdaynightmarket.org.

New Moms’ Circle. Join other new moms in a safe & compassionate environment for sharing the challenges of motherhood. Drop-in: $10. First group free. Wednesdays.

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11 a.m.–noon. The Luma Center.

616 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite A &B, Petaluma. thelumacenter.com.

Thursday 8 Settle Down at Sundown. Wellness & stress reduction exercises in the park. Teens & adult. Event: free.

Parking: $7. 6:30–8 p.m. Ragle Ranch Regional Park. 500 Ragle Rd., Sebastopol. Registration: tinyurl.com/y5k6zna7.

FREE KRUSH Backyard Concert.

Aug. 8: The Kevin Gordon Trio. Aug. 22: Wayne “The Train” Hancock.

All ages. No pets or coolers. 6 p.m.

KRUSH Backyard. 3565 Standish Ave., Santa Rosa. krsh.com.

Friday 9 Those Dancin’ Feet. Broadway

Under the Stars musical production. $45–$150. Aug. 9–11, 16–18, 23–25: 7:30 p.m. Pre-show picnicking, food trucks & wine: 5 p.m. Jack London State Historic Park. 2400 London Ranch Rd., Glen Ellen. transcendencetheatre.org.

Stargazing & Meteor Shower Social. The Swift-Tuttle comet, the largest comet known to repeatedly pass by Earth, will be visible. Bring an item for the snack/dessert potluck.

Registration required. Event: free.

Parking: $7. 6:30–9:30 p.m. North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park & Open Space Preserve. 5297 Sonoma Mountain Rd., Santa Rosa. Register online: tinyurl.com/yy9fxk2a.

Saturday 10 Second Saturday Cartoonist. Meet,

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admission ($5–$12 or free for ages 3 & younger). 1–3 p.m. Charles M. Schulz Museum. 2301 Hardies Ln., Santa Rosa. schulzmuseum.org.

FREE Selena. Film in Spanish with English subtitles. Película en español con subtítulos en inglés. 5 p.m. Healdsburg Community Center.

1557 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. ci.ovationtix.com/34924.

FREE Movies on the Green. Little

Mermaid (1989): 5 p.m. Aladdin (2019): 6:45 p.m. Movies: free. Parking: $5.

Green Music Center. 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park gmc.sonoma.edu.

Dog Days of Summer Humane Society Fundraiser. Winery

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ages 6 & older. Must be at least 48 inches tall. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. $10. Parking: $7. 5–6 p.m. Spring Lake Regional Park. 393 Violetti Rd., Santa Rosa. Registration required: elspeth.muelrath@ sonoma-county.org. 565-3080.

Humane Society. Noon–5 p.m. Two Shepherds Winery. 7763 Bell Rd., Windsor. eventbrite.com (search on “Dog Days of Summer”).

Sunday 11 Soul Sisters Sip & Shop. Lunch,

desserts & wine, bubbly & spirit tastings. Live music by Dirty Red Barn. Local unique vendors will have wares for purchase, donating 20% of sales to Gifts of the Heart. $40. Noon–4 p.m. Hosted by the Petaluma Fabulous Women. 25 Nelson Ln., Cotati. facebook.com/ givesomethingback16.

Tuesday 13 FREE Inside Out (en Espagnol).

Pixar animated movie presented in Spanish with English subtitles. Película animada Pixar presentada en español con subtítulos en inglés. Gratis. 8:45 p.m. Healdsburg Plaza. Healdsburg Ave. & Matheson St., Healdsburg. ci.ovationtix.com/34924.

Monday 12 Sensory Sensitive Swim Session.

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show. For ages 2–6. 10:15–10:45 a.m. Windsor Regional Park.

9291 Old Redwood Hwy. #100, Windsor. sonomacounty.libcal.com/ event/5361960.

Friday 16 FREE Movies in the Park. Aug. 16:

Wonder Park. Aug. 23: Captain Marvel.

Aug. 30: The LEGO Movie 2. Movies start at dusk (7:45 or 8 p.m.) Howarth Park. 630 Summerfield Rd., Santa Rosa. srcity.org.

Saturday 17 Open Cockpit: Vietnam War Weekend. Look

inside these vintage aircraft & learn about their history from the crews who have

restored them. $5–$10; 5 & younger: free. Aug. 17 & 18: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Pacific Coast Air Museum. One Air Museum Way, Santa Rosa. pacificcoastairmuseum.org.

Gravenstein Apple Fair. Live music,

arts & crafts, contests & activities, local food, wine & cider, children’s corner & heirloom apples. $10–$15.

Ages 5 & younger: free. Aug. 17 & 18: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Ragle Ranch Regional Park. 500 Ragle Rd., Sebastopol. gravensteinapplefair.com.

FREE French Storytime. Ages

0–5. Stories & songs in French.

10:15–10:45 a.m. Central Santa Rosa Library. 211 E. St., Santa Rosa. sonomacounty.libcal.com.

Santa Rosa Symphony Youth Ensembles Auditions. For 2019–2020 season. Beginners to advanced musicians. Ages elementary thru college. Aug. 17–25. Submit audition request: srsymphony.org/education/auditions.

FREE Family Movie Night at the

Poppins (1964). 5:30 p.m. Petaluma Museum. 20 4th St., Petaluma. petalumamuseum.com.

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Monday 19 FREE Annual Zucchini Blossom Festival. Contests, cooking, country

games, book sale & more. Mimosas & Bloody Marys for purchase. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Windsor Town Green.

701 McLelland Dr., Windsor. windsorfarmersmarket.com.

Thursday 22 Flynn Creek Circus. $11–$50. Ages 2 & younger: free. Aug. 22 & 23: 7 p.m. Aug. 24: 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. (later show for 21+ only). Aug. 25: 1 & 4 p.m.

Sebastopol Grange. 6000 Sebastopol Ave., Sebastopol. flynncreekcircus.com.

Saturday 24 Blue Rock Country Club

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f there is one thing Sonoma County residents appreciate, it’s local firefighters. Just look around at the thank-you signs still nailed to telephone phones and planted in yards for proof. For those who wish to support these public servants, there is the 39th Annual Bodega Fire Big Event BBQ. Planned for August 4 in downtown Bodega, the day starts with a short parade at 10:30 a.m., followed by chicken or tri-tip barbecue and live music. The Bohemian Ukelele Group will play 11–11:30 a.m.; Used Goods, 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.; and the Blue Rock Country Club, 2:30–5:30 p.m. There will also be crafts, raffles, and a silent auction. Admission is free; the barbecue is $10–$15. ¶

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Raiders of the Lost Ark—In Concert.

Screening of film, with the Santa Rosa Symphony performing the score. $25–$85. ($12.50 for ages 3–12).

7:30 p.m. Green Music Center. 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. gmc. sonoma.edu.

FREE 21st Annual Russian River Car Show. Family fun, raffle prizes,

pancake breakfast, poker walk & more.

8 a.m.–3 p.m. Monte Rio Community Center. 20488 Hwy. 116, Monte Rio. monterio.org.

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Bodega Seafood, Art & Wine Festival. Food,

wine/cider/beer tastings. Live music. Rock wall, face-painting & ceramic painting for kids. Color-in giant mural for all ages. $8–$20. Ages 12 & younger: free. Combined entry & tasting ticket: $35. Aug. 24: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Aug. 25: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Watts Ranch. 16855 Bodega Hwy., Bodega. bodegaseafoodfestival.com.

Sunday 25 FREE Summer of Woodstock. Free

museum admission, live music, hands-on crafts & other activities in celebration of the Woodstock music festival. 1 p.m. Free ice cream cake while supplies last. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Charles M. Schulz Museum.

Schulz Museum. 2301 Hardies Ln., Santa Rosa. schulzmuseum.org.

2301 Hardies Ln., Santa Rosa. schulzmuseum.org.

The Big Bounce America. The

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biggest bounce house in America. $16–$30. Parking: $9. Aug. 30: 1–7 p.m.

Aug. 31: 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Sept. 1: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Sonoma County Fairgrounds.

1350 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa. thebigbounceamerica.com.

Dads’ Group. Open

to all dads, whether they are brand new to fatherhood or seasoned dads looking for some new ideas. 3rd Tuesday of the month. Drop-in: $10.

First time free. 8–9:30 p.m. Luma Center. 616 Blvd. North, Ste. A & B, Petaluma. thelumacenter.com.

Saturday 31 Sonoma County Roller Derby.

Friday 30 Friday Nights at the Museum. 50th

anniversary celebration of the Woodstock festival, with live music from the era performed by New Skye. Wine, beer & food. $24–$30.

Ages 21 & older. 6–9 p.m. Charles M.

Live DJ, announcers & half-time show. $5–$15. Parking: $9. 4 p.m.

Sonoma County Fairgrounds. 1350 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa. sonomacountyrollerderby.org.

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Cooking with Kids

Protein Power Breakfast in a Snap

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hese easy muffins are great for school mornings. Make them Sunday night, and serve them “on the go” during the week. Packed with protein, they will help keep kids’ hunger at bay so their brains stay in gear.

You can use any variation of eggs, cheese, veggies, and meat that your kids like. My boys are partial to broccoli and sharp cheddar cheese. The muffins will last up to four days in the refrigerator. Just heat them in the microwave for 25 seconds when you’re ready for breakfast. ¶ Karen Nochimowski, the mom behind mommachef.com, has loved cooking for as long as she can remember. After her friends and family begged to be let in on her culinary secrets, she decided to create a blog featuring the quick, easy recipes everyone loved. Every recipe has only six or fewer ingredients and takes only six or fewer minutes to prepare.

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Delicious and Easy Breakfast Egg Muffins Ingredients • 2 tbsp. milk • ½ tsp. salt • 6 eggs, slightly beaten • ½ cup chopped veggies • ¼ cup shredded cheese Instructions 1. Grease muffin pan.

2. Add in milk and salt to beaten eggs.

3. Add veggies and cheese to muffin tins.

4. Pour eggs over veggies and cheese. Muffin tins should be ¾ full after eggs are added.

5. Bake at 400ºF for 20 minutes.

Serves: 12 muffins

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$21 at the regular grocery store. How much faster does the grocery shopping get done without children?

6. A stroller travels at a speed of 2 mph when it is empty. How fast does it travel if it holds Mom’s diaper backpack, which contains her cell phone and laptop, as it goes into the park lake? Why in the world is there no brake on the stroller?

Parenting by the Numbers 10 Word Problems for Moms and Dads

By Kerrie McLoughlin

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chocolates in the tub and watches Netflix or listens to an audiobook?

1. If two kids raise their hands to go here and three raise their hands to go there, how many tears are shed by the ones who do not get to go where they want?

3. Mom spent five hours scraping wallpaper in the kitchen, and then two hours washing and sanding one wall. How long will it be before she stops procrastinating putting on the Spackle? How sick of waiting for someone else to do it will she become?

When she does spackle the joint, how badly might she mess it up?

ometimes when you’re parenting you just don’t have all the answers. Nothing makes sense, and things don’t always add up. Take, for example, these parenting dilemmas.

How do you do the math?

2. If the household runs the dishwasher twice a day and the washing machine once a day for one month straight, how many hours will the parents have to work to pay the electric bill? Bonus: How old will the kids be when they are able to clean the house while Mom eats her Dove 34 SonomaFamilyLife

4. The kids made $45 at a recent garage sale. The adults, who did most of the work for the sale, made about $10. Why do we keep having garage sales?

5. For two weeks of groceries, Mom spends $123 at the discount grocery store, $132 at the big box store, and

7. If X, Y, and Z activities (drama, soccer, Scouts) are all going on at the same time every week, calculate the trajectory of exactly when and where Mom will lose her mind.

8. Calculate the distance between your house and the nearest Starbucks, your house and the nearest pizza joint, and your house and the nearest chocolate store. Now figure out how much it will cost for Uber to take you to all three. Better yet, when will Starbucks join Ubereats?

9. If your son invites over one friend and your daughter invites over two friends, how quickly will the food in your home disappear and how long until someone is accidentally injured while roughhousing? Bonus: Where is the nearest store that sells earplugs?

10. If a vacuum cleaner is around 70 decibels, and you have to vacuum four times a week to make your house look halfway decent because you have twin toddlers running around with crackers, how long will you have to save to hire a maid service? Bonus: Calculate the shock and horror on the face of said maid when he or she arrives.

Kerrie McLoughlin is a homeschooling mom of five who just moved from the city to the country and lived to tell about it. Find her at TheKerrieShow.com.

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