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Katy M. Clark is a mom of two who lives in Michigan. She has a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education and enjoys writing about motherhood and midlife. Her work has appeared on sites including Scary Mommy, Grown and Flown, and Your Teen for Parents. You can also find her embracing her imperfections on her blog Experienced Bad Mom.

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A Dad’s Eye View contributor, also award-winning columnist, and journalist. Author of Rookie Dad (Hyperion) and The Right Number of Kids (McKenna Publishing Group). His wife and three daughters run a living laboratory in which he is constantly tested, analyzed, and experimented upon. It’s as if a guinea pig could write.

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Beth Stein is the Executive Director of Nearby Nature, a non-profit nature education group in Eugene, Oregon. At Nearby Nature’s home base in Alton Baker Park she might be found teaching classes, training volunteers, telling stories, writing newsletters, managing finances, or even occasionally hopping around in a Frannie Frog costume! Beth has a B.A. in English Literature and a minor in Environmental Studies from Williams College. She lives in Eugene with her husband, daughter, and cat Batman.

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A Dad’s Eye View

What Not to Name the Baby

BY RICK EPSTEIN

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LONG TIME AGO, TWO guys thought they could make some money helping people name their babies, boats, estates, stores and companies. “But what’ll we call our consulting business?” one of them asked. “I don’t know,” the other one said. And that was that.

I was one of those guys. I forget which one. But since then, I’ve been instrumental in successfully naming three babies, two cats and a half-pound of tropical fish. So I think I have the credentials to wave a few red flags at expectant parents who are in the process of naming their babies.

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DON’T PERPETUATE A BAD NAME. Sure Aunt Agatha was a great gal, but that doesn’t make Agatha a wonderful name. Chances are that Aunt Agatha would have been even more wonderful if considerate parents had given her a name that didn’t sound like someone coughing up a furball.

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DON’T REJECT A GOOD NAME. A good name is a good name, and if someone objectionable had it before, so what? Your child will breathe his or her own magic into that name and its previous owners will be quickly forgotten.

U.S.A. is largely a nation of immigrants and most of us like to remember and celebrate our ethnicity. But let’s face it, most of the people in this country speak English or Spanish, and they are probably the people your child will be dealing with.

Nowadays many of the friendlier people, including me, are more willing to try hard to learn and say unfamiliar names. But why impose a social obstacle?

Years ago, a young Norwegian cousin of mine came to live with us for a year. Her name was Elisabeth Matheson, and when anyone asked her name, she’d say it the way she would back in Norway – really fast and like it was a question: EeLEESaBETmataySOHN? To the American ear, her name was as beautiful and incomprehensible as a measure of birdsong.

Early in her visit, I said, “Elisabeth, have you noticed that no one seems to understand your name?

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DON’T MAKE IT HARD TO PRONOUNCE. Now, I don’t want to make anyone angry, but I’m a practical person who offers practical advice. So here goes: The

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it in Norwegian, and Americans can’t catch it. So they are missing a basic tool for getting to know you.” She was here to mingle with the populace, so she took my advice and Americanized her pronunciation.

My point is that a person’s name is the handle by which the world will pick her or him up – and I mean that in a good way. So you might not want to bestow a name that won’t be hard to say and remember.

Also, don’t give your children names that require accent marks or typography not normally available on American keyboards. Elisabeth’s sister is named Gorlin – only there’s a diagonal line through the O. Try and get satisfaction on THAT at the state Motor Vehicles office!

One final note on ethnicity and the American melting pot: Whatever you do, never forget the recipes of your homeland.

People fight over religion, immigration, politics and language, but eating delicious food is a

celebration of diversity that can be embraced by Republicans and Democrats alike.

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DON’T NAME A BOY AFTER HIS DAD. Here’s why: A. It would make for continuous mix-ups of mail and phone calls. You end up with a family wasting its time indignantly pointing to a “Jr.” or a “Sr.” or different middle initials. I think the time to avoid mix-ups is now – at naming time.

B. Many Juniors insist on the “Jr.” at the end of their name, not because they like it, but because it’s the only part of their name they can call their own.

C. Once there’s a Junior in the house, he is often called by a silly, juvenile name to differentiate him from Dad. I’ve known an Anthony Jr. who’s called Skippy, a Chester Jr. who is Chip, a Russell Jr. who is Rusty, a Joseph Jr. who is Jojo, a Martin Jr. who is Butch, a George Jr. who is Buddy, a Raymond Jr. who is Honey, and a DeForest Jr. who is Buster.

These are good names for dogs, but bad names for humans. But even after Senior has gone to his reward, the aging child is still called by his silly dog name.

So there’s my advice, offered for what it’s worth. Feel free to ignore it. Many have, and with good results. ✦ RICK EPSTEIN can be reached at rickepstein@yahoo.com.

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Body LANGUAGE

Talking to Boys About Body Image and Disordered Eating

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hen Kristine Strange talks about fitness with her two school-age sons, she’s careful to focus on effort, rather than physical appearance. “We talk about how strong our bodies are and how much work they can do, rather than what they look like,” she says.

Parents of sons may not realize the impact of comments and conversations about size, weight, and fitness, says Yolanda N. Evans, MD, clinical director of Adolescent Medicine at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Boys develop unhealthy relationships with food and body image nearly as often as girls, but their struggles are often unrecognized by parents and caregivers. Because traditional medical assessments for eating disorders are often gender biased, the conditions may be underdiagnosed in males, according to Stanford University researchers.

Eating disorders among youth are on the rise worldwide, with more boys seeking treatment, says Evans, who works with boys as young as 8 years old in the Seattle Children’s Eating Disorders Program. “I have definitely seen an increase in the boys over the past 10-15 years, and the number of referrals to our eating disorder clinic has quadrupled.”

Around a quarter to a third of those struggling with an eating disorder are male, says clinical psychologist Michelle P. Maidenberg, Ph.D., a family therapist in New York City. Boys tend to experience different types of eating disorders than girls, making them harder to detect by parents and healthcare providers, she notes. “On average, boys develop eating disorders at a slightly younger age than girls do.

They usually have binge eating disorder or not otherwise specified eating disorders, rather than anorexia or bulimia.”

WHO’S MOST AT RISK? The boys who seem to be most vulnerable to struggles with body image, eating disorders, and disordered (or abnormal) eating are those with a keen desire to be fit, lean, and thin, says Maidenberg. Boys

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involved in sports or activities where body weight is emphasized, like track, rowing, gymnastics, or wrestling, are vulnerable. “Socio-cultural and socio-economic factors also put boys at risk, particularly for boys who come from families with high levels of stress, poor patterns of communication, unrealistically high expectations and underdeveloped problem-solving skills,” she says.

Boys with a close family member or parent with an eating disorder are more likely to develop one themselves. Research shows that having a gender identity different from the one assigned at birth increases vulnerability for eating disorders. “In our gender clinic we see youth restricting food intake to delay puberty,” Evans says.

WORDS (AND SIGNS) TO WATCH Everyday conversations may hold clues that signal a boy is struggling with body image and food, says Evans. When terms like “cut,” “shredded,” and “ripped”—terms for an extremely defined, muscular physique—start showing up more frequently, listen closely.

“When a boy says he wants to ‘eat healthy’ parents should really listen and ask what that means to him,” Evans says. “The challenge with eating disorders is that they can start with the child wanting to improve their health and fitness, and the parents want to support that.

Then it spirals out of control.”

Signs that a boy is struggling with food or developing an eating disorder include sudden weight loss, obsessively reading about nutrition, a fixation with “clean” eating, excessive exercise, using supplements aimed at increasing muscle mass or cutting fat, and avoiding social gatherings and family meals, says Maidenberg.

Parents of younger boys may notice them moving food around on their plate, cutting food into tiny bites, and bringing home a nearly full lunchbox after school. “Parents have told me that they’ve found food hidden in their child’s glass of milk or napkin after dinner,” says Evans.

Left unchecked, these behaviors can lead to physical signs of malnourishment, including low heart rate, low blood sugar, constipation, dizziness, and feeling cold, says Evans. Eating disorders are linked to depression and anxiety; researchers estimate that nearly half of teens with an eating disorder are also depressed.

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In conversations with boys, be careful about confusing health and fitness.

TALKING ABOUT BODIES Parents can support a healthy body image by talking openly—and factually—about the physical form. Don’t shy away from questions about the body or how it works, says Maidenberg, whose book Free Your Child From Overeating helps parents encourage a healthy relationship with food.

Instead, use your son’s questions about his body as opportunities to talk about self-care, she says. “Part of loving himself means taking care of his body and keeping it strong and healthy by eating healthfully.”

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changes that accompany puberty. “Before and after puberty, our bodies change dramatically, and weight gain can be a normal part of the process,” says Maidenberg.

In conversations with boys, be careful about confusing health and fitness, a common but potentially damaging mistake. Tell boys that it’s possible to be fit without being healthy—there are plenty of examples of exceptionally fit professional or elite athletes who experience serious health problems, from frequent bone fractures to heart disease to depression.

“Our health is important because it helps our bodies grow, function properly, and become strong,” says Maidenberg. Healthful behaviors like eating a balanced diet and resting enough give the body energy; behaviors like overtraining and food restriction that seem to boost fitness temporarily actually detract from health.

When talking about food choices—including yours--focus on balance instead of restriction, says Evans. “The dietitians I work with like to say ‘Every food has a purpose.’” Instead of talking about losing weight or cutting foods out of your own diet, talk about what the food you’re taking in is doing for you.

Communicate unconditional love and that physical attributes don’t determine his worth as a person, says Maidenberg. “Our body size and shape are in part due to heredity, much the same as eye color and height. His worth to you is not determined by his shape or size or what he looks like. How much he weighs is not a measure of who he is as a person.” ✦

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OOSE PARTS. WE ALL KNOW WHAT THOSE ARE, RIGHT? Small things that inevitably end up under your bare feet when you live with a child – Legos, marbles, toy cars, and the like. Yes this is true…but there’s another meaning for loose parts that’s much more inspiring.

“Loose parts” for nature educators and pre-school teachers are things that kids collect outside that don’t have a pre-determined role in play – cones, stones, sticks, leaves, shells, and driftwood. They’re things that adults might find useless but kids find fascinating – colorful milk jug lids, scraps of fabric, empty containers, and the like.

When you learn to love loose parts, you’ll discover they’re magic.

Loose parts paired with a child’s imagination mean round rocks and blue fabric draped over the edge of a table become a river and a waterfall. Fir cones topped with lichen hair are fairies in a house made of shells. Colorful lids and empty spice containers are playing pieces for a new board game. The possibilities are endless.

So where can you find loose parts?

Start by simply going on a neighborhood walk with an eye for spying interesting and abundant natural items – cones, acorns, cherries, colorful leaves, or lichen. When you’re in special places, collect rocks, driftwood, and shells.

Gather or make loose parts at home. Squirrel away drink container lids until you’ve collected a rainbow. Cut worn clothing into colorful fabric strips. Have a handy person cut you wood cookies – slices of a thick branch a half inch thick.

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Thrift stores can yield plastic flowers, costume jewelry with interesting parts to re-purpose, and lucky scores like whole containers of colorful glass gems.

Finally, add some of the loose parts you step on to your collection.

Marbles, plastic animals, and blocks are great since they don’t have to be used for any specific kind of play.

Once you have a collection, keep these important things in mind – adults don’t get to direct loose parts play and clutter is cool! You can provide combos of things you think work well, but don’t let that limit your kids. The magic happens when you provide the raw materials, let go of expectations, and allow kids to create. To keep mess under control, set up in a place that’s easy to clean up later. Find sealable containers for your loose parts, label them, and treat them like art supplies. Or store them in baskets on shelves. You may even want some of them to disappear periodically, so the medley of things you offer for play is always fresh.

If you need inspiration, join the Facebook group LoosePartsPlay and you’ll get all sorts of wonderful ideas. For unique and affordable (many things free for educators) loose parts, visit MECCA (materialsexchange.org) in downtown Eugene. Finally, join us at Nearby Nature for an event in our Learnscape. Our Nature’s Builders Playspace is all about loose parts – supersized! Giant wooden blocks, round river rocks, building branches and more will motivate you to make loose parts play an on-going adventure for your family —both inside and out! See nearbynature.org/about-us/learnscape to learn more and for ideas about fun loose parts play combos you can create. ✦

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our dad, your kids’ dad, your neighbor that always has that tool you need to borrow – Dad’s Day is great time to recognize the father figures in your life. We found some clever ideas beyond golf tees and grill sets.

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SHOWER STEAMERS

Think beyond the bath bomb with NW Beauty Works’ shower steamers. Based in Portland, these little tablets provide aromatherapy in the shower to relieve allergies and cold symptoms (eucalyptus), provide a little calm (lavender) and even boost your energy (citrus). The steamers are handpressed and oiled. https://nwbeautyworks.com/

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SUPERHERO SHEET MASKS

Nothing tops a massage for recovering from a workout, reducing stress, improving circulation, or getting a better night’s sleep. The Erkin Athletics Percussion Massager has a premium design that’s versatile, balanced and easy to use.

The four attachments expertly target sore spots and ahhhhhh…. That feels good. https://ekrinathletics.com/

Mad Beauty’s sheet masks will make your dad feel super! Printed with pop art versions of Superman, Batman and Robin (and Wonder Woman), the masks are a ton of fun and are good for your skin. Mad also has Star Wars, Looney Tunes and Disney printed masks. https://www.madbeauty.com/

SLIPPER SHOES

Let Dad kick up his feet in cozy style with Staheekum’s Men’s Country Flannel slipper shoes. This fourth-generation, familyowned footwear company, based in Seattle, has designed classic, durable, dependable, comfortable and wallet-friendly footwear for more than 130 years. https://www.staheekum.com/

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Strong and durable, the Iron Flask water bottles are perfect for Dad on the go. The wide variety of sizes (up to 64 oz) and colors means that it’ll be easy to find just the right look for your dad. Every bottle comes with a lifetime guarantee and, of course, it goes without saying that the Iron Flask will keep your beverages cool or warm all day. https://www.ironflask.com/

PORTABLE WALL MASSAGE BALL

The Vertiball wall massage ball is a smart home gym addition to work out those kinks on the spot and keep moving. It’s mountable, precise and portable. Post work-out, Dad can roll out muscles he just worked on to aid in faster recovery. https://www.vertiball.com/

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For the multipurpose Dad the Geekey is a clever, multi-tool and all in a size that fits on your keyring. It’s fully equipped with more than 16 functions like a small screwdriver, wire stripper and wrench. It is crafted out of a solid chunk of 420 stainless steel – durable and functional for everyday use. https://geekey.com/

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For the dad who needs noise cancellation without losing important alerts or conversations, the IQbuds² MAX from Nuheara offer active noise cancellation, hands-free productivity and privacy.

With an app you can not only block noise for a premium music experience, but also adjust to elevate conversation or focus on a sound direction. The earbuds are comfortable, and the technology is extraordinarily flexible for music and podcast-loving dads. https://www.nuheara.com/

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CREATIVE OUTLET

The Wacom One is a second screen option for the creative and visually thinking Dad who is into digital art and illustration. The pen technology does not require a battery or recharge (huge bonus!) and delivers accurate and precise pen and brush strokes. It’s part tablet, part drawing pad and the perfect tech for a creator Dad. https://www.wacom.com/

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Nothing beats the sound of a vinyl record and long-gone are the giant pieces of furniture to house your record player. The Eastwood by Victrola is easy to use with built-in, custom-tuned stereo speakers and two-way Bluetooth so Dad can listen to that favorite Grateful Dead album (again) or stream his Spotify playlist. https://victrola.com/

Game nights can use a little class and Oregon’s Stoller Family Estate wines can help. Not sure where to start?

The Dundee Hills Pinot Noir represents Stoller and is a mosaic of everything the winery does. This pinot is perfect for the dad wine novice, and pairs well with a BBQ chicken dinner. You can’t go wrong with any of the Stoller vintages and with summer right around the corner, you should add the 2020 Stoller Pinot Noir Rosé to your must-have list. https://www.stollerfamilyestate.com/ or Market of Choice.

COCKTAILING

Help dad get fancy with some craft cocktails at his game night. Zyr Vodka and Mythology Whisky are the perfect ingredients. Mythology Distillery’s Best Friend Bourbon is handcrafted in small batches in Denver, Colorado makes a perfect (perfect!) Old Fashioned. Zyr is crafted in Russia and the single highest-rated vodka from every major reviewer in the world with a perfect 100 point rating on the Wine Enthusiast scale. https://zyrvodka.com/ and https://www.mythologydistillery.com/

SPORTS TRIVIA TEST

What’s a game night without a game? The ESPN Sports Trivia Night is perfect for your sports super fan Dad. The game includes hundreds of trivia questions ready to stump him (or just confirm he’s the world’s smartest) and fun “instant replay” mini games where players shoot a basket, try to kick a field goal, pitch a strike or land the hockey puck in the net. www.amazon.com

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MANLY NUTS

The Damn, Man gift boxes from Sugar Plum Chocolates bring the perfect nut mix for Dad’s game night. We liked the Manly Nut Box, which includes six 4oz bags of our hand-crafted, kettle-cooked nuts. Flavors include: Taproom Nut Mix, Salted Cashews, Honey Sea Salt Almonds, Coconut Curry Peanuts (love!), Mexican Cocoa Pecans and Thai Chili Peanuts. https://www.sugar-plum.com/

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LESSONS FROM A

FIRST JOB

BY KATY M. CLARK

I WAS sitting in my car in the parking lot of a banquet hall. I wasn’t there to attend a wedding or silver anniversary dinner. No, I was there waiting for my fifteen-year-old son. Moments earlier, I had watched him walk into the office at the banquet hall. He looked so official, dressed all in black. He was reporting for his first day of work as a kitchen assistant.

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ITH THIS PART-TIME JOB, I hoped he would learn what all of us have learned from our first jobs: how to manage your time, respect your boss, be responsible, and work hard. I was looking forward to him earning his own money, too.

And can I add that by working a part-time job that summer he wouldn’t have so much free time to play video games? That pleased me, too.

I was waiting in the parking lot, though, because I was unsure if he needed me for anything. He had turned in his work permit and employment forms earlier in the week, but was everything in order? Did he need my signature one more time? A reminder of his social security number? And his employment contract had said no cell phones, but would he have a place to stash his or did he need to leave it with me in the car?

To be honest, it felt a bit like the worrying and hovering I had done that first day he went to kindergarten.

And just like that first day, I learned that he was going to be just fine without me. After fifteen minutes of waiting and no sign of him coming out to hand me his phone or ask me anything, I left. As it should be.

That first day soon turned into his first week done, then into his first month completed. As time passed, I realized something surprising. Not only was my teen learning valuable life lessons from his parttime job, but I was learning a lot, too.

First, I learned that he was capable without me. He checked his schedule. He

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picked up his paycheck. He made sure his uniform was clean and ready for his next shift. As it should be.

Then, I learned it was okay not to be aware of every little detail of his life. His job did not send me weekly or daily emails like his high school did. My phone did not ping with constant notifications like the ones I got from his sports teams alerting me to practices and games. All communication about his job was solely between him and his employer. As it should be.

I learned that he still needed me, too. I taught him how to cash his paycheck and also how to deposit it. We talked about spending his paycheck for fun stuff while saving for the future. I introduced him to FICA and other

workforce realities. I coached him how to approach his boss about a misunderstanding over his schedule. I was there for him those times that he needed me. As it should be.

As the summer drew to a close, and my son’s return to school loomed large, I was sad when he had to give his two weeks’ notice.

My son learned many valuable lessons from his first job, but I learned a lot, too. I learned that he was capable. That he didn’t need me all the time, but that he still needed me some of the time.

I learned that I could let him go, even if just a little bit, and he would be okay. As it should be. ✦ This piece originally appeared on Moms of Tweens and Teens.

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First of all, make safety your priority. The best places to swim are supervised — that would be our city pools. Amazon Pool, Sheldon Pool, Echo Hollow Pool, Willamalane Pool and the ever-popular Splash! wave pool are perfect starting places. You can also enjoy taking little ones to the spray pad at Washington Park for some nonswimming but splashy play.

We all know pandemic protocols have curtailed consistent access over the last year, so there is a new trend for finding swimming pools — book a staycation overnight at a local hotel and use their pool!

Check to make sure the hotel pools are open and confirm their protocols, as some hotels require time slot reservations. And as these pools do not have lifeguards, swim at your own risk.

LOCAL PARKS Here is another option — many of our local lake-front parks offer designated swim areas. While also unsupervised, these swim bays are within managed parks and roped off from boat traffic. Swim areas typically have gentle water access with sloping beaches and are great

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NATURAL SWIMMING HOLES These are always exciting, and require a little driving, a little hiking and a LOT of safety awareness. Please be extra mindful about strong currents, cold water temperatures, slippery rocks and unknown hazards lurking beneath the surface. Don’t jump or dive, and stay vigilant. Always wear a life jacket when boating, paddling, rafting or wading and swimming in moving water.

The coastal range offers the meandering Sweet Creek Falls Trail outside of Mapleton. Short easy hikes from multiple trailheads pass many small, shallow pools.

Siuslaw Falls in Lorane has a natural wide pool, nice for wading.

Wear closed toe water shoes to avoid stubbing toes and watch for sudden drops into deeper water. The Lake Creek Rock Slides at Triangle Lake are also a draw, but caution is urged as these can be slippery.

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for toddlers splashing along the shoreline. Please always watch your children (put away that cell phone), heed any posted signage, and be aware that water depth can change suddenly.

Designated swim areas may require day-use passes, but often have plentiful parking and added amenities like restrooms, trash receptacles and picnic tables. Check to make sure the parks are operating (as some may close due to pandemic protocols) before heading out.

Popular destinations include Cleawox Lake and Honeyman Park in Florence, Perkins Peninsula Park and Orchard Point Park in Veneta, Baker Bay Park in Cottage Grove, and Lowell State Recreation Site in Lowell.

In Cottage Grove, hike to Brice Creek’s deep pools or Sharps Creek rocky pool — both better for older children.

If you are exploring natural swimming holes, always let someone know where you are going. Respect private property and only enter land that is open to the public. Stay on paths to avoid erosion issues and trampling habitats. And be prepared with clothing layers, sun protection, water and food. See Travel Lane County’s Adventure Checklist for additional guidance.

During pandemic protocols, please give others plenty of space on the trail and wear masks as needed. Don’t forget to Take Care Out There! ✦

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If your family

has never set foot in a campground, you’re missing out. Making s’mores around a campfire, breathing the fresh air, being part of nature, even if only for a weekend, can help strengthen a family’s bond and build memories that last longer than the latest Tik-Tok video craze.

For many families, camping in an RV may seem either too complicated or too expensive, but nowadays RVs can be rented and delivered to a variety of quality RV camping resorts at locations across the United States, making 2021 the perfect time to get outdoors without leaving luxury behind.

“Social distancing is still a priority for travelers but so is getting out of the house and going, well, anywhere,” says Michelle Johnson, Co-Owner of the SkyPark Camp + RV Resort at SkyPark Santa’s Village in Lake Arrowhead. “This is going to be a big summer for RV tourism.”

If you’ve never considered renting an RV or taking an RV vacation, here are some reasons you should give it a try.

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RVS ARE AS EASY TO BOOK AS A HOTEL ROOM. Don’t want to take the plunge and purchase (and store) an RV? Worried you won’t be able to maneuver your car while towing an RV? No worries!

Nowadays you can rent an RV that’s already in or near your campsite. Services like Outdoorsy take glamping to a whole new level and let you pick your destination, type of RV, and amenities. You can even have your dream RV delivered to your campsite. “Up here on the Rim of the World Highway, we’ve had people who already own RVs rent an RV that’s already in the area because they don’t want to take their RV up the mountain,” says Johnson. “Having an RV waiting for

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you at your destination can make things a lot easier and not having to gas up an RV is more friendly on your pocketbook and the environment.”

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YOU CAN BE AWAY FROM IT ALL AND STILL HAVE THE COMFORTS OF HOME. The best part about an RV is that you have the comforts of home with you. There’s no setting up a tent or inflating an air mattress. With an RV you can have your room ready and waiting for you at your campsite, along with a place to charge your cell phone, or even watch a little TV before turning in for the night.

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YOU HAVE YOUR OWN OUTDOOR SPACE. RV campgrounds offer room for you to spread out around your RV and unwind, light a campfire, or just look up at the stars at night. This kind of outdoor space isn’t something everyone has at home, and it gives you room to spread out and room for the kids to play.

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KIDS CAN CAMP OUTSIDE WHILE THE ADULTS HAVE SOME QUIET TIME. “Many of the families that come to our RV resort set up a tent next to their RV for the kids,” says Johnson. “The kids get

the adventure of sleeping outside while the parents get some much needed quiet time alone.”

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YOUR WHOLE POD IS WELCOME. RV camping makes it easy to bring your friends so you can socially distance from the rest of the world and still get the human interaction that you need with those close to you. Many RVs are big enough to accommodate 5 or more people, so renting one or even two RVs can accommodate larger pods.

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MEMORIES OF YOUR RV ADVENTURE CAN LAST A LIFETIME. The best part about getting out and seeing the country in an RV is that no two trips are ever the same. Every trip is an opportunity to see something new and go somewhere you’ve never been. It’s a great way to broaden your family’s perspective and get to know more of the world. “Our RV resort is 6,000 feet above Los Angeles. When you’re in the valley it’s hard to see the stars, or the wilderness, or how beautiful nature is. I think a lot of people live in a kind of bubble of their own lives. Getting out in an RV can really broaden your perspective and show you things as you’ve never seen them before.” ✦

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Dear EarthTalk: What is a “pollinator lawn” and how can I make one in my backyard?

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of a mix of grasses and shorter flowers that can provide vital nutrition to pollinators. Fine fescues grass, for example, has thin blades that give flowers the best chance to grow, and shorter perennial flowers such as Dutch White Clover, Creeping Thyme and Self-Heal cater to

Furthermore, incorporating a very simple bee water garden into a bee lawn can provide pollinators with a shallow water source that can be otherwise difficult to find. Because bees are small and can easily drown, bee water gardens consist of wide, shallow bowls of water

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EES AND OTHER POLLINATORS are essential for growing a great deal of nature’s finest foods. These include coffee, chocolate, beans, many fruits including apples, avocados, blueberries, cherries and peaches, nuts like almonds and cashews, and vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli and Brussel’s sprouts, just to name a few. More than 100 U.S.-grown crops rely on pollinators. Small birds and animals also depend on a variety of pollinated wild fruits and seeds to survive.

Unfortunately, the populations of bees and other pollinators, including hummingbirds, butterflies, moths and flies, have been drastically declining due in part to exposure to insecticides, but also to loss of natural habitat including grasslands, meadows and woodlands lost to human development.

Turning your own lawn into a pollinator or “bee” lawn can help restore the kinds of natural habitat no longer available to pollinators. Typical manicured lawns, which require a great deal of water, gas for mowing and weed-killer, are also a virtual desert environment for bees and other pollinators. In contrast, “bee” lawns consist

— JANE W., WESTBROOK, CT

Planting different types of tiny flowering plants among grass stalks is a great way to attract bees and other pollinators that help keep our farms productive and our produce aisles well-stocked. a variety of bees with diverse pollen and nectar needs. Dutch White Clover flowers also take nitrogen from the air and add it back into soil, reducing the need for fertilizer. It’s recommended that bee lawns be kept at least three inches tall to provide a shaded, moist environment for flowers to bloom and seeds to form.

that have rocks rising above the water surface for bees to stand on. And for anyone worried about being stung on their bee lawn, it’s good to know that wild bees do not sting when foraging for flower nectar or pollen—in fact, you can safely get within inches of bees visiting flowers and not get stung. People usually tend

to get stung only when bees are harassed at their nest, stepped on or entangled in pieces of clothing.

Thankfully, the importance of bee lawns has been gaining momentum, so much so that, in 2019 Minnesota launched the $900,000 Lawns to Legumes project to help homeowners across the state make their lawns bee-friendly. The program particularly emphasizes hope for providing protection for the at-risk rusty patched bumblebee, Minnesota’s state bee. At one time abundant, the rusty patched bumblebee has suffered an 87 percent decline in population in the last 20 years and was formally listed as federally endangered in March 2017, marking the first bee in the continental U.S. to make the endangered species list. ✦ CONTACTS: “Why Planting a Bee Garden Is Good for Pollinators, Good for the Planet, and Good for You!” https://medium.com/climate-conscious/ why-planting-a-bee-garden-is-good-forpollinators-good-for-the-planet-andgood-for-you-100de8a228e2; Lawns to Legumes, http://bwsr.state.mn.us/l2l; Bee-Friendly Gardening, pugetsoundbees. org/bee-friendly-gardening/.

EarthTalk® is produced by Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss for the 501(c)3 nonprofit EarthTalk. See more at https://emagazine. com. To donate, visit https//earthtalk.org.

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Spirit of the Wolf

Robyn meets the spirit wolf.

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OLFWALKERS HAS BEEN ON my radar for months and its Academy Award nomination for best animated feature finally helped me decide to subscribe to Apple TV. Hopefully, the film will eventually receive wider distribution on other streaming platforms because it’s an astounding homage to

WOLFWALKERS Cartoon Saloon, Rated: PG Streaming on Apple TV

what animation connoisseurs call vintage 2D technique.

Wolfwalkers combines whimsical fairy tale, feminist manifesto, and eco-cinema into a spellbinding family adventure set in 1650 Ireland. Although the animation is old school, the story resonates with 21st century ideas of cultural repression, gender identification, and man’s negative environmental impact. Sounds like a serious grown-up drama, but director Tomm Moore’s skillful touch always reminds the viewer that they’re watching a family movie vividly designed to spark the

imagination. And young Robyn Goodfellowe has an overly active imagination that leads her into the ominous forest where she discovers the secret den of Mabh, a pint-sized Wolfwalker.

Tasked with protecting the forest and her pack while her mother is away, Mabh accidentally bites Robyn. The bite festers into a magical pathway that, despite her anti-wolf upbringing, allows Robyn to see the world anew through a wolf ’s eyes every night like her new friend Mabh.

Robyn’s transformation is even more difficult because her father works as the town’s wolf hunter

and his employer, Lord Protector Cromwell, vows to destroy the wolves and burn the forest. But first, Cromwell demonstrates his dominance over all creatures by displaying a chained and fettered prisoner, who turns out to be Mabh’s mother in her wolf spirit form. Robyn and Mabh fight to free the mighty wolf, and in a completely unexpected twist, Robyn’s father joins the battle. No spoilers here, but even I didn’t see this one coming.

Add a lovely Irish soundtrack and those lilting accents, and Wolfwalkers is destined to become a classic.

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HE FATHER, DIRECTED by playwright Florian Zeller, makes you work. From the opening minute to the bittersweet finale, it’s work to understand the non-linear plot and it’s even more challenging to put together the disjointed story pieces. But the payoff is extraordinarily powerful and sublime because we experience the world just as 80-year-old Anthony lives it in a patchwork of familiar, yet suddenly forgotten faces and rooms. The stages of grief almost overwhelm him as he angrily lashes out at his caring, but unprepared daughter, and all the while, he struggles with looming depression and doubt. When Anthony finally accepts that he’s been placed in a care facility for his dementia and he needs constant assistance, the pieces come together for the audience and we have a glimpse into how traumatic old age can be. Treasured objects disappear, memories lose their significance, and caregivers are no

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Going for a second opinion. longer family members. Anthony Hopkins’ remarkable performance reflects his own advancing years and becomes starkly self-reflexive in the process. Olivia Colman, who plays Anthony’s daughter, does so with a strength and grace that binds her character to her beloved father despite his hostility and her dilemma about how best to care for him.

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Playtime and Quiet Time for Baby

BY PARENTING NOW

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a new parent, you may feel inundated with information about stimulating your baby’s budding brain with interactive toys, books, things to look at, etc. But just as important as stimulating playtime is quiet time for your baby to reflect and recharge. Learning how to balance the two is something all families can benefit from as you incorporate stimulating playtime and quiet time into your daily life.

IT’S OK TO SET BABY DOWN Babies need stimulation to learn about the outside world, but they don’t need it all the time. They also need time to daydream, observe, and quietly manipulate objects within their reach. Let your baby check out what’s going on around them, so long as you are around to watch them.

When it comes to encouraging stimulation or play-alone time, your role is to have the right timing and tempo by responding to your baby’s cues. Sometimes the cues will be wriggling, vocalizations, or fussing, which tells you “Hey, I need company. Come play with me!” Other cues might tell you, “This is too much for me right now!” such as turning or pushing away or no longer meeting your gaze. When you see these signs, take a break.

You know your baby is having fun when they are actively looking at you, squeal, or flap their arms in delight.

You are your child’s first playmate, and your job is to notice when you are needed and when it’s time to play alone.

ROUTINE HAS A ROLE TO PLAY While new activities are important for your baby’s growth and development, settling

into a simple routine with your baby helps create more time for shared fun. It also helps your baby learn what to expect. Choose a daily activity, such as bedtime, bath time, playtime or feeding time, that you would like to build a routine around. Your routine could include interactive playtime where you sing songs to your baby, such as “Wheels on the Bus” or “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star,” followed up with quiet, tummy time on the floor where your baby works on their large muscle skills or plays with baby-safe toys that they can “mouth” or grasp.

Routines and rhythm are important because they help babies feel secure and more confident about exploring their world. Routines also foster babies’ brain development by helping children develop concepts of pattern and predictability, as well as ensure that babies and parents engage in activities, like playing and communicating, that promote important connections in babies’ brains. ✦

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eet goofball CABOOSE! This handsome gentleman loves nothing more than playing outside with balls and lounging on a nice, soft bed! He is looking for a forever family that will take him on long walks and go exploring so he can shed a few pounds. He can be a little nervous around new people and prefers older kids who can respect his space. A staff member said, “Caboose is such a sweetheart! We quickly discovered his love for toys and balls and its super cute to watch him run around and play. He loves going for walks and sniffing the flowers.”

Caboose is an 8-year-old mixed breed with white, soft fur weighing between 85-95 pounds. He has an unknown history with cats and dogs but may do ok with a relaxed, respectful friend. He should meet any doggie siblings at the shelter prior to adoption. This silly boy can’t wait to cuddle on the couch and get lots of belly scratches from his new family!

If you are interested in adopting a dog, or would like to learn more about adding a dog to your family, please call Greenhill Humane Society. Greenhill Humane Society open seven days a week, 11 am – 6 pm at 88530 Green Hill Rd in Eugene. Cat adoptions are on a first come limited capacity basis. Dogs and small animal adoptions are by appointment. For more information call (541) 689.1503 or visit www.green-hill.org.

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