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Every Issue

12 Features 10 Over the River & through the Woods Take the perfect day trip.

12 Budget Backyard Fun Have a blast—on the cheap!

Dear Reader

Bits and Pieces A Taste of Hawaii The Spanish Three Little Pigs Move It to Lose It Get Jazzed

24 Family Fun Oh Daddy-o!

26 Calendar of Events

Take Me to the Fair

14 Wrap Up the School Year Right Review what worked and what needs to change.

38 Stay Safe in the Water 42 Humor Break

16 I Want to Go Home! Help your child overcome homesickness at camp.

18 Rules of the Road Raise a safe driver.

20 The Urge to Purge Hold a lucrative garage sale.

22 The New Father How dads help create healthy families.

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27 Get Cool in the Pool It’s time for a splash-blast!

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Dear Reader

une is the month we honor the importance of dads. In “The Sharon Gowan New Father” Publisher/Editor Sharon@family-life.us (page 22), Bay Area best-selling author Armin Brott details how men and women parent differently, and affirms that kids need their dads just as much as their moms. Turn to “Oh Daddy-o!” (page 24) for a list of exciting local events to celebrate your special guy this Father’s Day. You’ll find everything from free fishing to a circus to a hot air balloon festival. Want to go big? Make a day of it and hit the road.

See “Over the River and through the Woods” (page 10) for local places to play and eat on a day trip with Pops. Office Manager

If you’d rather stay closer to home, no worries. “Budget Backyard Fun” (page 12) lists 25 inexpensive ways to have a terrific time without ever leaving the lawn.

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Business Marketing Jolie Cook jolie@family-life.us

We hope your June is full of fantastic family adventures and lots of kid joy.

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Bits & Pieces

A Taste of Hawaii Visit the Big Island without leaving home. Go Hula Mai see Hula Mai’s Hula on the Plaza on June 20 at 5:30 p.m. at Grinstead Ampitheatre in Sonoma. The free hula music and dance show, which is Hula Mai’s way of giving back to the community, will open with Sonoma Mayor David Cook blowing on a conch shell. Hula Mai dances both the ancient kahiko and modern ‘auana styles of hula, the former a ceremonial dance performed to Hawaiian chants and drumming, and the latter accompanied by songs sung in English as well as ukulele and guitar. The group’s founder, Betty Ann Ka`ihilani Bruno, is intent on fostering understanding of and appreciation for Hawaiian culture and, to this end, Hula Mai performs smaller shows focused on cultural education at local libraries. You can see one on June 13 at 2 p.m. at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library in Sonoma. See sonomalibrary. org/events/2015-06-13/hula-mai for details. ¶

Move It to Lose It

s an exercise routine something on your to-do list that never seems to get done? Let Thrive Live at Whole Foods Market in Petaluma give you the motivation you need. Start off at 7:45 a.m. with a fun hour DJ’d workout in the parking lot with Kaia F.I.T. Then take a store tour at 9 a.m., and indulge in healthy food samples, games, and prizes from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Register at eventbrite.com/ event/16717689058. ¶

The Spanish Three Little Pigs

his little piggy wants to go to….a marionette play! Come see the Magical Moonshine Theatre’s free bilingual puppet show The 3 Little Pigs on June 9 at 2:30 p.m. at the Cloverdale Regional Library in Cloverdale. The classic children’s tale with a twist will be enacted in English and Spanish with traditional marionettes on a tabletop stage. Audience members help the story along with music and singing. The show is suitable for kids ages 5 and up. Go to sonomalibrary.org for more information. ¶

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et the verve of virtuosos performing at the Healdsburg Jazz Festival inspire you. Featured performers during the festival, which runs May Jackie Ryan 29–June 7, include the Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet with Jackie Ryan at SHED in Healdsburg on June 4 at 7 and 9 p.m.; the Benny Green Trio at the Raven Theater in Healdsburg on June 5 at 7:30 p.m.; and the Cookers at the Raven Theater in Healdsburg on June 6 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for these events are $25–$65. Go to healdsburgjazzfestival.org for more information about the many other performers strutting their stuff in various venues during the festival. ¶ The Cookers

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Hit the Road

Over the River & through the Woods

Armstrong Woods State Natural Reserve. With hunger satisfied, pack everyone into the car, and drive via Highway One and Route 116 to this magical forest in Guerneville, where ancient redwoods have stood for hundreds of years. Kids can spread their little arms and hug trees wider than four of their parents combined. A flat, extremely well marked 1.7-mile nature trail makes it easy to explore the grounds. You can park outside the entrance and walk in, or drive through and park by a picnic area. If you’re in the mood for some stellar mountain vistas, it’s worth it to drive a few miles up the winding Armstrong Woods Road to the entrance of Bullfrog Pond Campground, where there is ample opportunity to stop and stare. Park day-use fee is $8.

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A Family Day Trip to Remember

Lunch at the Fishetarian Fish Market. After you’ve had enough sea and sand, head north about a mile on Highway One to this popular eatery (right next to Lucas Wharf) for a delectable rockfish sandwich or fish tacos. The restaurant, owned by Shane and Dana Lucas, gets its name from Dana, a lifelong vegetarian who became a “fishetarian” after marrying avid fisherman Shane. 116

t’s summer, and the kids are climbing the walls. Before their boredom escalates to biblical proportions, plan a day trip. We live in a place where people from all over the world come to be inspired. Take advantage of it! Here are our ideas for a memory-making weekend adventure.

Doran Regional Park. Take a walk on a two-mile stretch of beach, fly kites, build sand castles, and even fish at this gorgeous park. Be sure to get there early so you have plenty of warm time on the beach before the brisk late-afternoon wind kicks in. Day-use fee is $7.

Bodega Bay

Begin. Start off in Sebastopol and drive toward the coast via Bodega Highway. Let the landscape of rolling hills bearing the secret of soon-to-be-seen waters bring a smile to everyone’s faces. Play car games like I Spy or 20 Questions to keep any backseat sibling squabbling at bay. Doran Regional Park

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Dinner. You can have an economical picnic in Armstrong Woods, but if you want to splurge and go out, try Blended Choice in Guerneville for nutritious smoothies and super-fresh sandwiches. If you’d rather have more options, take the 30-minute drive back to Sebastopol and choose from a variety of eats, such as the Mediterranean fare at East West Café (kids love the sweet potato fries) or the locally sourced and organic offerings at Green Grocer. (Ask for the Sneaky Grilled Cheese, which hides wholesome veggies in the middle of gooey goodness.) If you have any energy left at all, indulge in the homemade ice cream at Screamin’ Mimi’s, a local favorite for 20 years. Try the sublime Mimi’s Mud or Deep Dark Secret. Then rustle up the brood and go back home, where everyone will fall happily exhausted into sweet slumber.

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Breakfast at Wildflour Bread. This bakery is worth making carbs legal for a day. The minute you walk in, you’ll be greeted by samples of out-of-this-world breads and pastries baked in a wood-fire brick oven. Everything—from the sticky buns and the biscotti to the fig-ginger-pear Egyptian bread and scones in flavors like apricot or double chocolate—is a treat for the tastebuds. (Gluten-free scones sometimes make an appearance, too. Call ahead to see what is available.) Once you’ve eaten your fill, and packed some mouth-watering goodies for the road, forge ahead for some beach time. (Note: The bakery is only open Friday–Monday.)

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Budget Backyard Fun 25 Inexpensive Ways to Spend Summer Days

9. Host a neighborhood “Trashion Show” featuring duds made out of stuff that would otherwise be thrown away. 10. Use sheets and chairs to make a napping tent. 11. Paint large stones bright colors for the walkway. 12. Host a neighborhood water balloon fight.

By Christina Katz

13. Construct a ladybug house out of twigs and leaves.

hort on funds this summer? A lack of cash does not have to mean

a dearth of fun! Outdoor ecstasy for your cooped up

kids is as close at hand as your

1. Build a worm box.

backyard. Even when these

2. Play “Kick the Can.”

ideas are not completely free, they are still pretty darn cheap.

3. Stage a backyard puppet show or play.

So open up the back door

4. Use a wagon as a mobile sandbox.

and let the kids out while you let the summer fun in. These

5. Experiment with original sun tea combinations.

of all ages, including the ones

6. Be a backyard geologist. Find some rocks in your yard and look them up in a geology book.

who look like grown-ups.

7. Arrange a stuffed-animal parade.

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14. Wash the car (or the dog). 15. Come up with alternatives to the lemonade stand. 16. Create outdoor treasure hunt.

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17. Blow bubbles with a giant bubble wand. 18. Pretend to be a professional outdoor photographer. 19. Fill a wading pool with mud instead of water. 20. Set up the sprinkler or slippery-slide. 21. Camp out in the yard overnight. 22. Use sidewalk chalk somewhere besides the sidewalk. 23. Construct a city out of recycled items. 24. Grow some plants from seed. 25. Erect and attempt a foot or bicycle obstacle course. Âś Christina Katz loves to enjoy time outdoors in the yard with her family and pets all summer long. Her latest book is The Art of Making Time for Yourself: A Collection of Advice for Moms.

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Wrap Up the School Year Right 5 Steps for Making Next Year Even Better

By Christina Katz

ids are not the only ones who suffer from the summer slide. Parents have a difficult time thinking clearly at the end of the summer, too. The reason your brain feels like it’s still on vacation right before the school year begins is because you just spent two and a half months recovering from the last school year. Then it’s usually during the hectic back-to-school phase that you struggle to remember all of the important priorities that seemed so clear right after school got out.

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Maybe you left all those ideas about how to help your child have a better year at the beach or at the pool or at the pond. Wherever they went, they are no longer fresh in your mind. But this problem is easily resolved with a little preparation and planning before the current school

Parents often forget that there are resources, experts, and specialists all around them. You don’t have to figure it all out yourself. year slips away. Review how the academic year went for each of your children by covering these five steps before school is out of session: 1. Review the Past Year’s Academics. How did each child perform academically? Does anyone need extra help in any subject? How

about in any specific area within certain subjects? Do you need to request a different class placement for next year? Now is the time to do so, before school gets out. Homework. How did each child manage last year’s homework load? Do you need to work on improving any child’s organizational skills? Does each child have a designated area at home where homework is done? How about a way to keep papers sorted? Figure out ways to set up each child for increased organizational success? In-school extra-curriculars. Was each child satisfied with in-school extra-curricular activities? Do you need to contact any teachers to ask questions about next year? Do it now before vacation begins. Most teachers will not be available over the summer. After-school activities. Was each child satisfied with the after-school activities he or she chose? Was

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anyone over-scheduled? How about under-scheduled? Do you need to contact any coaches or administrators to ask about tryouts or auditions for next year’s activities? Now is the time to collect important dates and ask about fees. 2. Assess patterns. Is the child who is under-performing also overscheduled? Should you beef up on tutoring over the summer or cut down on next year’s after-school activities or both? There is no one answer that works for every child, so consider each child’s personality and past experiences to figure out how to best support and motivate her or him. Strive for progress, not perfection. Let each child’s experience be a unique journey that unfolds year after year. 3. Sort papers. Don’t start your summer with a lot of paper and

digital clutter. Strive to retain only a few papers and necessary e-mails from each school year. Personally sorting through each child’s papers and projects with her or him will give you insights about how to help your child. For example, as you review your daughter’s papers you might find that

See if the school can provide you with access to a specialist. Parents often forget that there are resources, experts, and specialists all around them. You don’t have to figure it all out yourself. 5. Visualize a better year. At the end of the school year, sit down with your child and have a debriefing session. First, congratulate him or her on everything done well last year. Then ask what he or she would like to change next year. Listen to everything your child has to say and discuss what you learn with your spouse. Then go back to your child with some concrete suggestions for making next year better. ¶

Strive for progress, not perfection. Let each child’s experience be a unique journey that unfolds year after year. points were repeatedly deducted for sloppy spelling. Now you know what she needs to work on over the summer. 4. Contact advisors. Feeling stuck about how to help your child progress? Reach out for more help.

Christina Katz is an author, journalist, writing coach, and mother who prides herself in planning just a little better every year.

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I Want to Go Home!

8 Ways to Stop Homesickness in Its Tracks

By Heidi Smith Luedtke

lmost everyone can feel homesick when they are away from loved ones and the familiarity of their own environs. When you’re a child away at camp, homesickness can be a powerful feeling. Ninety-five percent of kids experience mild sadness, and some feel intense, long-lasting distress.

“It’s important to differentiate between adjustment anxieties that tend to diminish as kids get accustomed to new places, people, and routines, and deeper feelings of disconnection and depression that grow worse over time,” says Erika Myers, M.Ed., LPC, a therapist and former boarding school teacher. Younger kids and those who have never spent time away from home have the most trouble at camp. You may be worried that your attempts to comfort your homesick children will only make the problem worse. Here’s how to support your campers while they explore the world on their own. Give kids control. Studies show kids who choose to go to camp are much less likely to feel homesick than kids who are forced to go. It’s best to let your children 16 SonomaFamilyLife

choose if, when, and where they go to camp. Your children should also decide what to bring and plan which activities they’ll try. Involving kids in decision-making processes

Studies show kids who choose to go to camp are much less likely to feel homesick than kids who are forced to go. reminds them that they are capable and independent. Set optimistic expectations. Kids need to know it is okay to think about home and to miss their parents, pets, toys, and favorite foods. Explain that there will be a period of transition, but don’t be discouraging. Attitudes about separation can become a self-fulfilling prophecy—if

your children believe they can’t cope with camp, they won’t. Be realistic and upbeat. Lay low. Give your children time to navigate new situations without interference from home. “Kids need time and space to get immersed in the camp setting,” says Myers. Send a quick, daily e-mail or note that inspires your children to try new activities. Ask about their bunkmates and counselors. Keep at-home happenings on the down-low so your kids don’t miss their favorite things even more than they already do. Manage your own anxieties. You may be worried about your children’s ability to make friends and fit in. But keep your concerns to yourself, advises Frank Sileo, Ph.D., psychologist and author of Bug Bites and Campfires: A Story for Kids about Homesickness (Health Press NA Inc., 2009). “Kids look to parents for their sense of self and safety,” he says. So talk to camp staff—not your kids— about your worries.

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Encourage busy-ness. “Down time will allow your [children] to dwell on thoughts of home and that will make [them] feel worse,” says Sileo. The best way through the initial adjustment is to stay active. Get a list of camp activities and help your kids craft a plan of attack. Stay in touch. Check in at regular intervals. “Setting up a ritual—perhaps a brief phone call or e-mail at a specific time of day—can give your children a sense of security and consistency,” says Myers. Send a care package with treats and toys to let your campers know you’re thinking about them. Include items to share with cabinmates. A book of Mad Libs, riddles, or ghost stories makes bedtime fun for everyone. Ask kids to write home. Send stationery and stamps so your children can handwrite letters to friends, parents, and grandparents. Writing lets kids explore and express their feelings. Save the letters to include in a summer camp scrapbook or memory box. Don’t rush to the rescue. If you receive homesick letters or phone calls, express your confidence that your children can get through it. Offering to pick them up will only validate their sense of helplessness, says Sileo. Identify an adult your children can talk to, such as a counselor or the camp nurse. Staff members are trained to handle homesickness, and they’ll let you know if your children really need to come home. ¶ Heidi Smith Luedtke, Ph.D., is a personality psychologist, mom of two, and the author of Detachment Parenting (Heidi Luedtke Media, 2012).

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Rules of the Road 9 Keys for Safe Teen Driving By Diane Turner Maller

teen getting behind the wheel is a modern day coming-of-age ritual for

child and parent alike. Following

these rules of the road will help your teen learn to drive safely— and put your mind at ease. Establish readiness. Let teens decide when they are ready to drive. Some adolescents choose to wait a little longer than age 16 or 17. It may be hard to stave off their craving for independence—and your need for help transporting family members here and there—but it’s very important that they really be ready for the responsibility. Take an active role. Start the conversation about safe driving early. Figure out what rules and laws have 18 SonomaFamilyLife

changed since you got your license, and make time to regularly supervise your teen’s driving. California requires 50 hours of supervised driving, including ten at night, before the driver test is taken. Let a professional do it. When it comes to more complex driving skills like changing lanes in heavy traffic, a parent may not be the best person to teach a teen. A professional driver education instructor can fill in the gaps of parental instruction, and provide training and tips specifically geared toward passing the test. Pay attention. Coach your teen to notice the immediate surroundings. Be aware, too, of where your own attention is while your teen watches you drive. Is it on the road, or are you distracted by the radio, cell phone, or an overfull cup of coffee? Tip: Turn off cell phones while in the car or, if the temptation is too great, remove them altogether.

Scan. Looking in front of, behind, and to the sides of the vehicle is a key skill to both model and teach your teen to adopt. The Teenage Driving Study prepared in 2007 for the Washington State Legislature noted that new drivers tend to focus on the area just in front of the car.

Let teens decide when they are ready to drive. Some adolescents choose to wait a little longer than age 16 or 17. “They are less likely to scan a wider range of view, glance at objects in their peripheral view, and are not as likely to use the mirrors.” Foster defensive driving. Defensive driving is more than a set of skills. It is an attitude that will underlie the constant decisions your teen will make while driving. In addition to learning to adjust to

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ONE COMMUNITY

varying road conditions and traffic situations, your teen will need to learn to protect himself or herself from drivers who aren’t following the rules. Establish family driving rules and limits. In addition to the state’s restrictions on the provisional licensing period, you can choose your own rules and limits. For example, you may want your teen off the road by 8 p.m. even though the legal requirement is later. Make your child accountable by having her or him sign a Parent-Teen Driving Agreement, an example of which can be found here: cdc.gov/ parentsarethekey (see Downloadable Materials). Emphasize responsibility. Make sure your teen is very aware that driving is a privilege, which, when abused, can result in harm or tragedy. Exposing your teen and family to presentations about preventable tragic

errors may drive the message home and prevent your teen from having to learn the hard way. Prepare for the test. Practice questions for the written part of the test are available at dmv.ca.gov. Take care that the vehicle used for testing is one that your teen feels comfortable driving and carries current registration and insurance cards. Driver Test Administrator Tony Handsaker urges teens to focus on their driving when they arrive for test day. He observes that often young people are sleepy or distracted by texting, or nervous because they haven’t prepared enough. Being prepared goes a long way toward making the driving test a positive experience. ¶

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riving while texting, talking on the phone, eating, or changing the radio station can be fatal. In 2013, 3,154 people were killed and 424,000 injured by crashes resulting from distracted driving. Twenty-seven percent of distracted drivers involved in fatal crashes were in their twenties. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration urges teens to Take the Pledge: • Protect lives by never texting or talking on the phone while driving. • Be a good passenger and speak out if the driver of the car is distracted.

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The Urge to Purge

The Art of a Successful Garage Sale

By Pam Molnar

hat is it about warm weather that inspires us to clean out the clutter in our closets and basements? Whatever the reason, you may find your garage piling up with objects you no longer desire. What to do with all this accumulated “junk”? Turn trash into treasure and hold a garage sale. These tips will help make sure it’s worth your while. Sell what people want to buy. Clothes, especially children’s clothes, in good condition are always in demand. Used furniture, sporting goods, bicycles, and small household items usually find new homes quickly as do tools, books, and kitchenware. Sadly, knickknacks, out-of-date media, and men’s clothing are often left untouched. Collectibles, such as Precious Moments figurines, might sell better on eBay, which has a bigger audience of buyers.

idea of how much you can expect to get for common items. (Note: Do not expect to get what an item retails for, even if it is brand new and still has price tags on it.) To determine if these prices will work in your area, check out other local garage sales a few weeks before your sale and see how they compare. Make sure your prices are high enough to allow for some negotiation. You will sell more items if your customers think they are getting good deals.

Price what the market will bear. Garagesaleacademy.com has a great price list that will give you an

Be a savvy merchandiser. Set up your sale area with plenty of tables and places to hang

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things—two ladders and a broom handle make a charming makeshift clothing rack. Place similar items together, and be sure to take everything out of its packaging so potential buyers can see what you are offering. Move larger items outside of the garage to both increase their visibility and give customers more room to browse. Provide shoppers with wall outlets or an electrical strip so that they can plug in electronic devices and make sure they work. Attract buyers. The most successful garage sales are multifamily endeavors. Draw in more buyers by asking your neighbors or encouraging your subdivision to have sales on the same day. Place ads in local papers and on Craigslist, and hang flyers on bulletin boards in day care centers, stores, and apartment buildings. On the day of the event, lead customers to your door with signs and balloons.

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What if stuff just doesn’t sell? Whatever happens, vow that once something finds its way to your garage, it will absolutely not sneak back into your house. Consider donating unsold items to a charity resale store like Goodwill or trading in sports equipment at Play it Again Sports. Take books to your local library exchange, and blankets or towels to the nearest animal shelter. Check your town’s website for places to recycle any out-of-date electronics, computers, and televisions. Bring leftover toys to a local women’s shelter, children’s hospital, or pediatrician’s waiting room. ¶

Kid Capitalists A garage sale is a great way to let your children earn some extra money and channel their inner entrepreneurs. Here’s how to include them in the fun.

Kids can gather and clean items, set up tables, and keep track of sales. While a simple pen-and-paper tracking system works well to monitor sales, kids may also enjoy using an app like Garage Sale Checkout (for iPad and Android), which keeps track of up to five individual sellers, making it a great app for multiple family sales.

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If your kids help set up and work at the sale, then reward their efforts with a little cold hard cash. Split the profits with them, pay them an hourly rate, or give them the money that comes from selling their used clothes or toys.

Shopping at garage sales can be thirsty work. Kids will love selling bottled water, snacks, or popsicles to beleaguered shoppers. You can even use the opportunity to teach them the basics of running a business. Loan them money to purchase inventory, and then teach them how to make a profit. For example, if they buy a case of water for $5 and sell each bottle for 50 cents, they’ll profit $7. Not bad for newbie capitalists!

Pam Molnar is a freelance writer and mother of three. Emptier closets and fuller pockets were the happy results of her family’s last garage sale.

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The New Father How Being an Involved Dad Benefits Everyone

By Armin Brott

obody really knows how or when it started, but one of the most widespread—and most cherished—myths about child-rearing is that women are naturally more nurturing than men, that they are instinctively better at the parenting thing, and that men are nearly incompetent.

The facts, however, tell a very different story. A significant amount of research has proven that men are inherently just as nurturing and responsive to their children’s needs as women. Men and women parent differently in a variety of ways: • Dads tend to play more with their children than mothers do, and that play tends to be more rough-and-tumble and more unpredictable than mothers’. • Dads tend to emphasize independence more than moms and give children more freedom to explore. If a baby is struggling to grab a toy that’s just out of reach, mothers are more likely to move the 22 SonomaFamilyLife

toy closer, while dads are more likely to wait a little longer, seeing whether the baby will be able to get it. Moms are more likely to pick up a toddler who’s fallen, while dads are more likely to encourage the child to get up on his own. • Dads tend to use more complex speech patterns than mothers, who tend to simplify what they’re saying and slow it down. Dads also tend to ask their babies more open-ended questions (who, what, where, when, why) than moms, an approach that helps kids expand their vocabulary. • Dads tend to think more about how a child will fare in the world as he or she grows; moms tend to think more about the child’s emotional development.

When reacting to a test score, for example, a dad might be concerned about how the score will affect the child’s future plans and ability to be self-sufficient, while a mom is more likely to be concerned about how the score makes the child feel. • Dads tend to represent the outside world while mothers represent the home. You can see this almost any place where parents are out with their babies: Dads tend to hold their children face out, while mothers hold them face in. Please keep in mind here that I’m talking about general tendencies. Plenty of moms wrestle with their kids and use big words, and many dads rush to pick up fallen toddlers and hold their babies facing inward. The point is that they parent differently—not better or worse, just differently. And children benefit greatly from having plenty of exposure to both styles. Why be an involved father? First, because it’s good for your kids, your partner, and even yourself:

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For your baby. Numerous studies have shown that the more involved dads are with their infants, the better they perform on all sorts of intelligence tests. Babies who are deprived of quality time with their fathers in the first year of life often have problems forming stable

Going from man to father is one of the most dramatic changes you will ever experience. relationships later in life. Apparently, not having a dad around makes it hard for children to develop the kinds of behavior that other children value. In addition, the more actively involved dads are with their babies, the more physically coordinated they are. They also feel more comfortable around strangers and handle stressful situations better. For your partner and your marriage. Division-of-labor issues are one of the top causes of marital stress. The more involved you are and the more emotionally supportive, the happier your partner will be and the better she’ll perform her parenting duties. Men whose partners are happy in their relationships tend to be happier themselves. And men who are happy in their relationships are generally more involved as dads. It just never ends—and there’s no reason why it should. For you. Being an involved father will affect you in a number of ways. You’ll learn to feel, express, and manage emotions (positive, negative, and everything in between) you never knew you had. You’ll be more www.sonomafamilylife.com

empathetic and better able to see things from others’ perspective. Plus, dads who are actively involved with their children tend to be mentally and physically healthier and are more likely to advance in their careers. It can also change the way you think about yourself. “Fathering often helps men to clarify their values and to set priorities,” writes my colleague Ross Parke, one of the pioneers in fatherhood research. “It may enhance their self-esteem if they manage its demands and responsibilities well, or alternatively, it may be unsettling and depressing by revealing their limitations and weaknesses. Fathers can learn from their children and be matured by them.” Going from man to father is one of the most dramatic changes you will ever experience. It’ll force you to rethink who you are, what you do, and what it means to be a man. Your relationships— with your partner, parents, friends, coworkers—will change forever as you begin to reevaluate what’s important and reorder your priorities. Some parts of the man-to-father transition are sudden: One day it’s just you and your partner, the next day you’ve got a baby. But for the most part, fatherhood is a gradual, ever-changing process that will last your entire lifetime. Most develop and change along fairly predictable lines, but the journey is always a little different for everyone. ¶ Excerpted with permission from The New Father: A Dad’s Guide to the First Year, third ed., by Armin Brott (Abbeville Press, 2015).

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Family Fun Circus Bella

Oh Daddy-o! 5 Terrific Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day

hat kind of dad does your family have? Whether a music-lover, angler, hot-air balloon enthusiast, or just all-around great guy, the special man in your family will surely find one of these local activities a Father’s Day treat.

If Dad is in the mood for a little trip, spend the day in San Francisco. On June 21 at 1 p.m., take in a free performance of the Golden Gate Park Band in—where else?—Golden Gate Park. The band will play whimsical circus music while performers from Circus Bella tumble their way through excerpts from their new show. Afterwards, walk through the park’s meandering pathways or head over to the San Francisco Zoo, where dads visiting with kids get in for free, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. See circusbella.com and sfzoo.org for details.

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Get Silly at the Circus

See a Showstopper

Transcendence Theater performs in Jack London State Historic Park.

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There’s something magical about seeing a theatrical show performed under a canopy of stars. Experience it for yourself at Transcendence Theater’s “Oh, What a Night!” concert of Broadway standards, popular songs from the 1950s, and hits from the MGM era sung in Jack London State Historic Park in Glen Ellen. Picnic at 5 p.m. and then enjoy the glitz and glamour at 7:30 p.m. The show runs June 19–July 3. Tickets are $42 and up, and may be purchased at transcendencetheatre.org. June 2015 www.sonomafamilylife.com

Float to Higher Ground Let Dad go up, up, and away at the Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic at Keiser Park in Windsor, June 20–21. Rouse your sleepy selves for the wondrous 5 a.m. Dawn Patrol, when the early morning dark is lit up with the balloon’s glowing orbs. Then at 6:30 a.m., watch the air fill with color as 30 balloons launch skyward. From 6:30–11 a.m., you can catch breakfast and take a tethered ride or peruse craft booths, and let the kids hang out in Playland. Tickets are $5–$10 and may be purchased at schabc.org.

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Fry a Big Fish Does your special fella’s idea of a good time involve a pole and some bait? He’ll love the free Father’s Day Weekend Fishing Derby on June 20, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., at Tiburon’s Paradise Beach Park, where he can fish the calm waters of San Francisco Bay from the shore or a pier. (The park entrance fee is waived for participants, but if you fish off the shore, you need a valid California fishing license; none is necessary for the pier.) No pole? No worries. A limited number of poles will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis, and bait will be provided. All ages and skill levels are welcome, and prizes will be awarded for the first, biggest, and heaviest fishes. Note: No dogs (except service animals) are allowed in the park. For more information, see marincounty.org/depts/ pk/divisions/parks/paradise-beach.

Be a Snoop Dad The Charles M. Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa has two gifts for fathers— time and free admission. First, on June 20, a Night at the Museum entertains kids ten and under from 5–9 p.m. so Pops can enjoy a whole four hours to himself. For $20–$32, kids can chow down on a pizza dinner and then have fun with games, crafts, and cartooning. (See schulzmuseum.org to register.) Then on June 21, your guy can visit the museum with the kiddoes for free from 10 a.m–5 p.m. ¶ www.sonomafamilylife.com

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June Calendar of Events

Take Me to the Fair

erris wheels, cotton candy, and fuzzy animals are the stuff that summer fairs are made of. Find them all at the Sonoma-Marin Fair, June 24–28, at the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds in Petaluma. Introduce kids to wildlife at the Safari Adventure exhibit, please your palate at chef demonstrations, sample local wines, and be entertained by some outstanding mugs at the World’s Ugliest Dog Competition. If you are looking to rock out, the likes of Tower of Power, The Beach Boys, Rodney Atkins, Tanya Tucker, Los Mismos, and Jenny Y Su Sonora will be staging concerts for free (with fair admission). Tickets for ages 13 and up are $15; ages 4–12 and seniors 65 and older are $10. On Wednesday, everyone gets in for $10 until 5 p.m., and on Thursday senior tickets are $5. Visit sonoma-marinfair.org for details. ¶

Monday 1 Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve. Picnic, hike & hug ancient trees. 8 a.m.–1 hour after sunset. Visitor Center 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Parking $8. Senior parking $7. Free to pedestrians & bicyclists. 17000 Armstrong Woods Rd., Guerneville. 869-2015. Healdsburg Jazz Festival. Ritomos

Unidos in the Plaza, Benny Green Trio at the Raven Theater, New

Orleans Day on the Green at Dry Creek Vineyard, more. Thru June 7. Various times & prices. healdsburgjazzfestival.org.

& pony rides. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. $2. Pony rides $4. Howarth Park. 630 Summerfield Rd., Santa Rosa. howarthpark.com.

Rock-n-Glow Bowling. Family fun with LED lane-lighting & automated scoring. Special bumper-rails for kids. Mondays. 5–10 p.m. $9 for 2 hours. Shoes included. Windsor Bowl. 8801 Conde Ln., Windsor. windsorbowl.com.

FREE Kids Bowling. Two free games per kid under 18 every day of summer. Double Decker Lanes. 300 Golf Course Dr., Rohnert Park. doubledeckerlanes.com.

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hen summer’s heat starts to burn high, head off to the pool. Easily accessible and affordable, city pools keep kids cool and entertained. So pack up the swimsuits, waterproof sunscreen, goggles, and towels, and get ready to have a splash-blast.

Calistoga Community Pool. 1745 Washington St., Calistoga. 942-2846. Facility features two pools. Swimming lessons are available. Recreation swim June 20–August 14: Monday–Sunday, 1–5 p.m. Access is free for Calistoga residents ages 2–17 and $3–$6 for everyone else. See calistogarecreation.com for downloadable schedules, including fees.

Petaluma Petaluma Swim Center. 900 E. Washington St. 778-4410. Facility includes heated outdoor 50-meter pool and a wading pool, as well as heated showers, a large deck, and picnic areas. Swimming lessons available. Spring recreation swim Saturday and Sunday, noon–4 p.m. Call for fees and summer schedule. Cavanagh Swim Pool. 8th and G Streets. 778-4536. Facility features a single pool and no picnic area. Swimming lessons available. Summer recreational swim hours begin June 8: Monday–Saturday, 1–4 p.m. Day-use fee: adults $5, seniors $4, under 18 and pool side $2.

Rohnert Park Honeybee Pool. 1170 Golf Course Dr. 586-1413. This year-round pool features a one-meter diving board. Public swim June 7–August 16: Monday–Friday, 1:30–4:15 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1:30–5:30 p.m. Family swim: Saturday and Sunday, 5:45-7:30 p.m. Adults $5, ages 6–18 $3, under 6 free. www.sonomafamilylife.com

Magnolia Pool. 1401 Middlebrook Dr. 795-8619. Swimming lessons available. Public swim June 7–August 16: Monday–Sunday, 1 p.m.–4:15 p.m. Adults $5, ages 6–18 $3, under 6 free.

Sebastopol Ives Pool. 7400 Willow St. 823-8693. This is an outdoor year-long pool. Swimming lessons available. Public swim June 7–August 16: Monday–Friday, 1–3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 2–4:30 p.m. Family swim (small pool only): Monday–Friday, 6:15–8:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Adult $4.50, junior $3, senior $3.50.

Santa Rosa Finley Aquatic Center.

2060 W. College Ave. 543-3760. This facility features a large outdoor training pool and an L-shaped instructional pool as well as showers and locker rooms with coin-operated lockers. Fully ADA-accessible, the pool has a ramp and wheel chair lift. Swimming lessons available. Public swim June 8– August 21: Monday–Friday, 1:30–4:45 p.m. Also June 13–August 23: Saturday and Sunday, 1:30–6 p.m. Adults $5, ages 2–17 $4, ages 55 and up $4, disabled $4. Ridgeway Swim Center. 455 Ridgway Ave. 543-3421. Features nine-lane competition pool and an instructional pool, and 140-ft. water slide. Public swim June 13–August 21: Monday–Friday, noon–4 p.m.; Friday eve, 7:30–9:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1:15–6 p.m. Adults $5, ages 2–17 $4, ages 55 and up $4, disabled $4.

Sonoma Sonoma Aquatic Club. 17350 Vailetti Dr. (Aqua Caliente). 939-8833. Since there is no public pool in Sonoma Valley yet, we direct readers to this private membership year-round gym, which features a heated indoor pool, an Olympic-size outdoor pool, and an outdoor Jacuzzi. Swimming lessons are available. Call for current schedule. Initiation rates are $250 for an individual and $500 for a family. Monthly dues: individual $63; families $90 for the first two members, then an additional $10 per child, $20 per adult. ¶

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Tuesday 2 FREE Petaluma Farmers Market.

Open year-round. Rain or shine. Tuesdays. 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Lucchesi Park. 320 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma. communityfarmersmarkets.com. FREE Open Mic Night! Not just for musicians. Comedians, beat boxers, jugglers, hula-hoopers, magicians & more. All ages welcome! Tuesdays. Doors 7 p.m. Show 7:30 p.m. Hopmonk Tavern. 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. hopmonk.com.

Wednesday 3 FREE Introduction to 3D Printing Workshop. Everyone who attends a

workshop will be given a certificate of completion. All ages. 6–7:30 p.m. Guerneville Regional Library. 14107 Armstrong Woods Rd., Guerneville. sonomalibrary.org. FREE Wednesday Night Market.

Live performances & fresh produce. Wednesdays. Thru Aug. 19. 5–8:30 p.m. Downtown Santa Rosa. wednesdaynightmarket.org. FREE Santa Rosa Original Certified Farmers Market. Open year-round. Wednesdays & Saturdays. 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts. 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa. thesantarosafarmersmarket.com. FREE First Wednesday at Bay Area Discovery Museum. Creative

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Thursday 4 Hot Dog Thursday at Pacific Coast Air Museum. Includes admission,

large hot dog, chips & soda or water. 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. $5. Members get $1 off. Pacific Coast Air Museum. One Air Museum Way, Santa Rosa. pacificcoastairmuseum.org.

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biodiversity of the Northern California Coast. Fridays. 2–4 p.m. 2099 Westside Rd., Bodega Bay. bml.ucdavis.edu. FREE Friday Night Live at the Plaza. 175 Fairgrounds Drive •&Petaluma, CA 94952Market Eric Lindell Co. Farmers 707-283-3247 • Sonoma-MarinFair.org

5:30 p.m. Music 7 p.m. Downtown Cloverdale. cloverdaleartsalliance.org. Country Summer 2015. Great music

featuring Trace Adkins, The Band Perry, Jake Owen, Brantley Gilbert, more. Thru June 7. $69 day-pass. Carnival lot. Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds. 1350 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa. countrysummer.com.

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Saturday 6 Sculpture Learning Plaza. Observe

life-like, one-of-a-kind sculptures of a wide variety of animals. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Adult $17. Child $11. Senior $14. San Francisco Zoo. Sloat Blvd. at the Great Highway, San Francisco. sfzoo.org. Incarnation 100: Bicycle Ride for the Homeless. 100K, 45-mile & 100-mile routes. $70–$90. Church of the Incarnation. 550 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. incarnation100.org. Thrive Live. Presented by Whole

Foods Market. DJ group workout with

Kaia Fit! 7:45–8:45 a.m. Store tours 9 a.m. Vendors, samples, games & prizes 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Kaia Fit Blast 1:15 p.m. Register at eventbrite.com/ event/16717689058. Whole Foods Market. 621 E. Washington St., Petaluma. Art Spark. Watercolor paints,

printmaking, felting & building cars. Saturdays. 10–11 a.m. $7. Babies free. Children’s Museum of Sonoma County. 1835 W. Steele Ln., Santa Rosa. cmosc.org.

Sunday 7 FREE Bodega Bay Community Farmers Market. Food, shopping, live

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Barn. Volunteers help you try a non-motorized vessel—canoe, kayak, rowboat, or sailboat—on the Petaluma River. Open year-round. Sundays. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. David Yearsley River Heritage Center. Copeland & D Streets, Petaluma. friendsofthepetalumariver.org. Hit the Road Jack Run/Walk.

2.2-mile scenic run/walk & 10K run. 8 a.m. Race day registration 6:30 a.m. $20–$40. Sonoma Plaza. 453 1st St. E., Sonoma. hittheroadjack.org. FREE Railroad Square Music Festival.

Live music featuring The Bother’s Comatose & more. Family area. Railroad Square. 135 4th St., Santa Rosa. railroadsquaremusicfestival.com.

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Monday 8 Finley Aquatic Center Public Swim.

Thru August 23. Mon.–Fri. 1:30–4:45 p.m. June 13 begins summer weekend hours: Sat. & Sun. 1:30-6 p.m. $4 & $5. 2060 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa. ci.santa-rosa.ca.us.

Tuesday 9 FREE Magical Moonshine Theater: The 3 Little Pigs. Bilingual puppet

show is presented with traditional marionettes on a tabletop stage. Ages 5–12. 2:30 p.m. Cloverdale Regional Library. 401 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale. sonomalibrary.org.

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Junior Lifeguard Camps Basic Training Camp June 15-19, 9 am-4 pm Spring Lake Regional Park Super Hero Training Camp June 22-26, 9 am-4 pm Spring Lake Regional Park Surf Camp June 29-July 2, 9 am-2 pm Doran Regional Park Adventure Camp July 6-10, 9 am-4 pm Spring Lake Regional Park

FREE Summer Cinema. Popcorn & snacks provided. June 10: Horton Hears a Who. June 17: Mr. Popper’s Penguins. June 24: Shrek. Wednesdays. 3 p.m. Healdsburg Regional Library. 139 Piper St., Healdsburg. sonomalibrary.org.

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Space! You’re the star of this zany, interactive theatrical adventure. Make sound effects, help create the story & leap up on the stage to play the main characters. 11 a.m. Healdsburg Regional Library. 139 Piper St., Healdsburg. sonomalibrary.org.

FREE Hula Mai. Music & dance show. Get a taste of Hawaii right here in Sonoma County. 2 p.m. Sonoma Valley Regional Library. 755 W. Napa St., Sonoma. sonomalibrary.org.

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Saturday 13 FREE Piccolo Puppet Players: The Punch & Judy Show. Traditional art

form full of slapstick humor, sight gags & audience participation. 11 a.m. Northwest Santa Rosa Library. 150

Car Show. Features cars from

1900s–1976. Benefit for Rich Williams. Registration $45. Graton Resort & Casino. 288 Golf Course Dr., Rohnert Park. cruiseforpeggysue.com. FREE Hobby Expo 2015.

Superheroes. Honoring our military & first responders. 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts. 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa. ipmssantarosa.org.

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Four young jazz virtuosos perform dynamic and fiery arrangements. 8 p.m. $20. Occidental Center for the Arts. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct., Occidental. 874-9392. occidentalcenterforthearts.org. Astronomy Day & Star Party. Three

main telescopes open for viewing. June 13 & 20. 9 p.m. Adult $3. Under 18 free. Parking $8. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park. Robert Ferguson Observatory. 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd., Kenwood. rfo.org.

Sunday 14 FREE The French Market: Marin’s Outdoor Antique Market. French

music & crepes add to the ambiance. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Marin Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium. 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. marincounty.org.

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July 13-23, 9am–12:30pm Musical – “Under God’s Sea in 3 D” by Celeste Clydesdale Choreography, Drama, Crafts, Games All kids Pre-K– Grade 8 Performance of Musical: July 23, 7pm Auditions for speaking parts and solos

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Tuesday 16 FREE Mad Science Spectacular: Movie Special Effects. A thrilling,

high-energy science presentation. Learn how to create effects & sounds & watch how science can create super heroes! Ages 5–12. 11 a.m. Sebastopol Regional Library. 7140 Bodega Ave., Bodega. sonomalibrary.org.

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FREE ZunZun: Earth Heroes.

Celebrate the Earth with world music. The audience will move & play instruments from all over the globe. Ages 3 and up. 2 p.m. Central Santa Rosa Library. 211 E. St., Santa Rosa. sonomalibrary.org.

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Friday 19 Hello Dolly! Classic musical comedy. Thru July 12. 8 p.m. & 2 p.m. Adults $35. Seniors $30. Students $10. Value night June 25: All tickets $15. Raven Performing Arts Theater. 115 N. St., Healdsburg. raventheatre.org. Mention this ad for:

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personal with some of the coolest species on the planet: bearded dragons, blue-tongued skinks & an albino Burmese python. Ages 5 & up. 11 a.m. Petaluma Regional Library. 100 Fairgrounds Dr., Petaluma. sonomalibrary.org. FREE Family Bicycling Workshop.

Pre-register. Fun games & a neighborhood ride. 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Meadow Elementary School. 880 Maria Dr., Petaluma. 545-0153. bikesonoma.org.

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Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic. Annual event fills the sky

with light & color. Thru June 21. Dawn Patrol 5 a.m. Launch 6:30 a.m. Food, crafts & Kids’ Playland until 11 a.m. $6–$10. Keiser Park. 700 Windsor River Rd., Windsor. schabc.org.

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

Sunday 21 FREE 35th Annual Cotati Jazz Festival.

FREE Father’s Day Weekend

Music, dancing, wine, food, booths, fun. Noon–6 p.m. La Plaza Park. Downtown Cotati. cotatijazz.com.

Fishing Derby. Prizes will be awarded

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for first fish, biggest fish & heaviest fish. First come, first served. No pets. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Paradise Beach Park. 3450 Paradise Dr., Tiburon. marincounty.org. Kids Night at the Museum. Drop kids off for pizza dinner, games, arts, crafts & cartooning. Recommended for kids 10 & under. Reservations required. 5–9 p.m. $20–$32. Charles

FREE Father’s Day at Charles M. Schulz Museum. Free admission for

all fathers! 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 2301 Hardies Ln., Santa Rosa. schulzmuseum.org.

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Francisco Zoo. Dads who visit zoo with their kids get in free. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Adult $17. Child $11. Senior $14. San Francisco Zoo. Sloat Blvd. at the Great Highway, San Francisco. sfzoo.org.

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Session 1: June 8-12, ages 7-10 Session 2: June 15-19, ages 11-14 Session 3: June 22-26, ages 7-10 Session 4: July 6-10, ages 11-14 Session 5: July 13-17, ages 7-10 Session 6: July 20-24, ages 11-14 Session 7: July 27-31, ages 7-10 Session 8: Aug 3-7, ages 11-14 Session 9: Aug 10-14, ages 7-10 $195/participant. Camp is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9am-12pm. Thursdays are 9am-4pm. We will be climbing at Goat Rock all day.

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Tuesday 23 Jane Austen’s Emma. Regency

dance, revelry & romance that will welcome audiences into Jane Austen’s witty, captivating world. Thru July 29. Times vary. $15–$25. Santa Rosa Junior College. Newman Auditorium. 1501 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. summerrep.com.

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your creativity & your imagination for fun crafts & activities. 6 p.m. Ages 3 & up. Rincon Valley Library. 6959 Montecito Blvd., Santa Rosa. sonomalibrary.org. Sonoma-Marin Fair. Performers

include Tower of Power, The Beach Boys, Rodney Atkins & Tanya Tucker. Also livestock, chef demonstrations, wine tastings, World’s Ugliest Dog Competition & more. Thru June 28. $10 & $15. 175 Fairgrounds Dr., Petaluma. sonoma-marinfair.org.

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Family Portraits Thursday 25 FREE Tweens Create: Knitting & Crocheting. Supplies provided. Ages

9 & up. 3–4 p.m. Windsor Regional Library. 9291 Old Redwood Hwy., Bldg. 100, Windsor. sonomalibrary.org.

Friday 26 FREE Nursery Rhyme Time. Stories, songs, finger plays & more. Ages 0–5. 11 a.m. Rohnert Park–Cotati Regional Library. 6250 Lynne Condé Way, Rohnert Park. sonomalibrary.org.

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Tuesday 30 Les Misérables. Live concert featuring some of the Bay Area’s finest performers along with a full orchestra. 7:30 p.m. $44 & $59. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts. Person Theater. 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa. wellsfargocenterarts.org.

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Aladdin: Missoula Children’s Theatre. A hilarious genie teaches Aladdin the importance of being himself. 2 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. Adult $13. Child $9. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts. East Auditorium. 50

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Supervise. It probably goes without saying that kids, no matter what their swimming capabilities, need constant supervision when they are playing in or by water, whether a bathtub, ornamental fish pond, wading or swimming pool, spa, lake, or beach. Adults should get in the water—within arms’ reach—of kids’ who don’t know how to swim or are weak swimmers. Young kids can drown in less than two inches of water, so even something as seemingly innocuous as a landscape fountain can be a threat to them.

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Don’t forget sunscreen, hats, and water. Keep sunburn at bay with a 15 SPF or above waterproof sunscreen. Apply it liberally and often throughout the day— and don’t forget hats. Make sure kids hydrate often with water, too. Stay away from sugary drinks like Kool-Aid or soda, which can actually dehydrate the body. ¶

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The Bridge School. Located in Central Santa Rosa, 1625 Franklin Ave. Year-round full/half–day. Rich nurturing environment. Center based program for ages 3–5 with separate 2’s program. Caring, qualified teachers. Julie & Andrew Day; owners. Lic.#493005697. 575-7959.

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The Great Squeeze Tales of a Tent Party By Patrick Hempfing

t’s hard to believe I’ll be celebrating my 11th Father’s Day this year. My baby girl, Jessie, now ten, stands five feet tall. It doesn’t seem possible, but the numbers don’t lie.

We live in a world filled with numbers— dates, times, measurements, bank accounts, thermostat settings, weights, ages, house numbers, bills, paychecks, ball scores, and many more. Of course, some numbers are more important than others. I prefer Jessie’s grades to be in the 90s or hit 100 often. Being a college football fan, I hope my teams score more points than their opponents. I don’t count the number of hairs on my head, but I’d rather have more of them. Recently, Jessie provided my wife, Mattie, and me with an interesting numbers challenge. About two weeks earlier, Mattie went on a business trip. Rather than leave her home office unused while she was gone, I set up Jessie’s tent and tunnels in it. Even though my tall girl had long ago outgrown the 4’x4’ tent, a gift for her second birthday, she still loved to play in it and the four connecting tunnels that came with it. While Mattie was gone, Jessie had a blast playing with her dog, Sadie, in her old stomping 42 SonomaFamilyLife

grounds, and even slept in the tent—or at least part of her did. There was only room for about half of her body once the tent was filled with her toys, pillows (pet and human), and various sleeping accoutrements. When Mattie came home from her trip, Jessie asked to have one final party in the tent before we took it down. Ever the organized hostess, she planned the entire event, from food to attire, so all

We all made it in, but after getting kicked—twice—within the first minute, I opted to enjoy my cookies outside. her mom and I had to do was show up. When I arrived, Jessie handed me one of her headbands to wear, while Mattie lucked out with a tiara. The feather boa was saved for Sadie. Mom and Dad were served peanut butter cookies and Kool-Aid while Sadie feasted on a spoonful of peanut butter, Rice Krispies, and a few pieces of leftover chicken. Now, here is where the numbers problem began. Jessie didn’t want to be rude and kick out the 14 stuffed

animals that had been keeping her company. I’ve heard about cramming people into things, such as a Volkswagen, phone and photo booths, and even an outhouse. We were about to see just how much we could fit into a tent. At 6’5”, I knew I would take up my fair share of the space. With Jessie’s animal family already arranged, Queen Mattie and Showgirl Sadie went in next. Jessie and I squeezed in last with our cookie plates and Sadie’s snacks. We opted to leave the drinks outside the tent (smart thinking by Dad). We all made it in, but after getting kicked—twice—within the first minute and only narrowly averting sitting on Eeyore, I opted to enjoy my cookies and Kool-Aid from the outside looking in. I only crammed back into the tent for a selfie of the family. Each day, we’re surrounded by numbers, some within our control, others not. Sometimes we’re happy when the number is big, like a sunny winter day in the 70s. Other times, such as when we’re looking down at the bathroom scale, small numbers are what we’re after. Some numbers, like Jessie’s age, seem to change too quickly. But what I discovered on a Sunday afternoon is that numbers really don’t matter. In the end, everything adds up to love. ¶ Patrick Hempfing is a stay-at-home dad and writer. Follow him at www.facebook. com/patricklhempfing.

June 2015 www.sonomafamilylife.com

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