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Reassuring kids and parents, every step of the way.

David Dorsa, M.D., has a heart for kids. Sincere and engaging, he believes that the best medical care happens when families and their pediatrician work together as a team. In addition to providing a listening ear, Dr. Dorsa educates families and encourages parents to become their child’s best advocate.

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ne of the top health care concerns facing kids is stress. The American Psychiatric Association’s Stress in America survey finds that, on average, high school students report stress levels that top those of adults. But it’s not just teens, more and more kids are showing signs of stress as early as grade school.

In small doses, stress can be good— providing the energy to tackle a big test, a class presentation or sports event. But when stress goes unchecked, it can cause physical, emotional and behavioral distress.

Unlike adults, kids—especially younger ones—don’t typically describe what they’re feeling as stress. Instead, those feelings

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by Pilar Bradshaw, M.D., F.A.A.P. Eugene Pediatric Associates

often manifest as headaches, stomachaches, nightmares or trouble sleeping. Parents should watch for changes in their child’s eating and/or sleep patterns, sudden changes in their friend group, or a significant change in their mood. Take notice if your child is suddenly much more irritable or tearful, or if you notice he or she is withdrawing from things they typically enjoy.

Common stressors include: • School and/or homework • Problems with friends • A child’s home environment • Excess use of technology Being overscheduled with activities and

responsibilities can also take its toll on a child, as well as exposure to social media.

Be sure your child is getting enough sleep and eating right. Imbalances in either of those areas can cause kids to become stressed. It’s also possible your child’s change in mood could be caused by something as simple as a vitamin D deficiency, which is common for people living in the Pacific Northwest. A test can determine if your child is deficient, which can be remedied by taking a daily supplement.

Discuss any changes in your child’s mood or behavior with your health care provider.

It’s important to identify when your child is overwhelmed or anxious because the stress kids feel in childhood can mount as they get older.

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Kids Off Right This School Year

by Kimberly Blaker

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he mark of a new school is often anticipated with a mix of emotions for kids and parents alike, ranging from exhilaration to anxiety.

Kids are excited to wear their new clothes, see their classmates, and participate in extracurricular activities. Parents are proud to see their kids reach another milestone and look forward to exciting new experiences for their growing child.

But the school year can bring about challenges as well that leave kids and parents anxious. So follow these tips to get your kids off to a good start and keep them on course‌

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routine. Otherwise, it’ll be a challenge to get Kids need their Zs them back on track. Also: Sufficient sleep is essential to proper brain • Remove media from bedrooms at night. function. When kids are deprived of sleep, it • Set a curfew of 2 – 3 hours before bed for can interfere with their memory, attention, caffeine. and ability to learn. Insufficient sleep can also • Keep bedroom temperatures 3 degrees adversely affect health. It contributes to type cooler at night than during the daytime.

2 diabetes in children and teens.

• Make sure your kids have plenty of blankets.

Mental health is also affected by sleep. Kids • Have your child take a hot bath before bed. who don’t get enough quality sleep are at risk • Have kids eat a light, high carbohydrate for mood swings, anxiety, hyperactivity, and snack before bed such as fruit or white aggressive behavior. grains.

Unfortunately, because teens’ circadian rhythm keeps them alert later at night, early school start times don’t help. But Because kids want to make their getting plenty of sleep parents happy and proud of them, kids is crucial. Kids ages 6 to 12 need 9 to 12 hours of often don’t speak up when they feel sleep each night, and teens overwhelmed. require 8 to 10.

SOURCE: EMAIL INTERVIEW WITH DONNA CAROLLO, LMFT. To help your kids fall asleep better, set a curfew Balance is essential and regular bedtime for school nights During the school year, kids have a lot accordingly. On weekends, kids want to stay on their plate. In addition to school, they up later. Just try not to let their weekend sleep have family, friends, homework, chores, patterns veer too far from their weeknight

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extracurricular activities, and perhaps a parttime job.

But balance is essential to your child’s wellbeing. The reason such imbalance sometimes develops is that parents see other families involved in so many extracurricular activities. As a result, parents think they’re not doing their job if their kids aren’t always on the go. Because kids want to make their parents happy and proud of them, kids often don’t speak up when they feel overwhelmed.

Structured activities do provide valuable benefits to kids. Still, they need free time to play and socialize as well. When kids lack balance in their lives, it can cause them stress and interfere with their ability to sleep and optimal functioning. It can also affect their mental wellness.

Pay attention to emotional health According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1 in 5 adolescents has a mental health condition. A significant percentage of younger kids also experience mental disorders. Conditions range from anxiety and depression to attention deficit disorder, and in the later teens, bipolar and schizophrenia.

School success is strongly tied to kids’ emotional wellness. Unfortunately, when kids exhibit behavioral changes, parents often assume it’s just a childhood or adolescent phase as opposed to a mental health problem.

Child and family therapist, Donna M. Carollo, LMFT, says when a child or teen “exhibits symptoms of depression for over a month, it’s time to seek professional help.”

Carolla points out a few signs to watch for that could indicate depression or another mental illness. These include “a child wanting to socially isolate, exhibiting excessive fatigue, a change in appetite, a lack of desire to do any of the fun things they used to, or a sudden drop in academic performance.”

Drugs and alcohol misuse or abuse may also be symptoms of a mental health condition. If you suspect your teen is misusing or abusing substances, intervention is crucial. You can make an appointment with a mental health care professional or contact an addiction treatment center for help.

You can also contact the local public behavioral health care agency for child and adolescent mental health or substance abuse concerns.

Limit cell phone use According to a 2018 survey by Pew Research Center, more than half of kids between 13 and 17 worry they spend too much time on their cell phones. Just over half also say they’ve taken steps to reduce their use of it. Fifty-seven percent have made efforts to limit their time on social media and 58% to limit video games.

Cell phone addiction has become a growing problem among adolescents. According to Carollo, “Something is considered an addiction when the chosen behavior causes an individual to suffer in many other valued areas of their life.” She cautions, however, that “a parents values and a child’s values don’t always sync.” Still, says Carollo, “if the cell phone is interfering with face-to-face family and friend time, schoolwork, sleep, or exercise” that’s when it’s time for parents to enforce some guidelines.

To gain kids’ cooperation, ask them to help you create the rules. Also, allow your adolescent an hour or two of daily phone time because socialization is an integral part of teen development.

At night, however, require all phones are on their chargers outside of bedrooms.

Other helpful rules include no phones during mealtime and that chores and homework must be completed before kids can have their phones. Also, set consequences for breaking cell phone rules. Loss of their cell phone for a specified period is an appropriate measure.

Get academic help If your child has struggled academically in the past or grades begin to suffer, your kid may need help. Any of the above issues, among other things, can lead to academic problems.

Some kids strug gle with retaining information, understanding concepts, or have a different learning style. Also, learning disabilities can affect kids of all intelligence levels and cause academic challenges.

If your child is struggling in one or more subjects, ask your child’s teachers about their observations. Then talk to the school principal. Public schools are required to provide an assessment upon request. If your child attends a private school that doesn’t offer assessments, you can request

it through your public school district.

Whatever the reason for your child’s school difficulties, there are ways to help.

First, establish a regular homework time.

Also, set up a quiet, distraction-free area as a homework station and furnish it with a desk or comfortable chair. Kids’ rooms provide too many distractions. Plus the ability to close their door can hide that they’re not on task.

Also, consider a tutor. Some schools offer free one-on-one or afterschool group tutoring. Another option is to ask a trusted

family member, neighbor, or friend who might be interested in helping. You can find free online video tutorials at KhanAcademy. org as well.

Another option is to hire a tutor. Look for local tutoring companies or visit TakeLessons.com or Care.com to find local tutors.

Kimberly Blaker is a lifestyle and parenting freelance writer and blogger. You can visit her blog, The Young Gma's Guide to Parenting, at www.theyounggma.com

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Story Times Springfield Library story times. Preschool Story time (ages 3-6) Weds 10:00am. Lap sit story time (ages 0-3) Weds 10am, Sensory Storytime (for kids with sensory integration issues or special needs) every other Thurs.

Preschool Art & Science Storytime (ages 0-6). Springfield Library, 10:30-11:15am, FREE! Ph 541.726.3766 Barnes & Noble weekly story time.

Whimsical Weds 7:00pm. Toddler-Time, Weds 11:00am. Saturdays at 11:00am. Call for weekly themes. Ph 541.687.0356 Creswell Library Story times (ages 0-36 months). Board/Picture books, songs, lap bounces, and rhymes. Toddler Storytime (ages 3-5): picture Books, storytelling, songs, rhymes, early literacy activities and crafts.

Ph 541.895.3053 Fern Ridge Library Storytimes (recurring weekly). Pre-K Storytimes (ages 3-5) Wed 11-11:30am followed by craft time. Baby & Toddler Storytimes (ages 0-3) Friday 11-11:30am followed by play group. FREE! Ph 541.393.1046 Early STEM Storytime! Join our educators as we read a story and lead a hands-on activity designed for early learners. Each storytime is a unique expansion of Tot Discovery Day from the first Friday of the month. Eugene Science

Center, 2nd 3rd and 4th Friday of each month, ages 0-5, 11-11:30am, Ph 541.682.7887 Dog Tale Story Time. Kids have fun and build skills in short one-on-one sessions reading to trained dogs and handlers’ courtesy of PAAWS. Every Sat, Dntwn Eugene Library, 2-3:30pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 Downtown Eugene Library storytimes.

Toddler Storytime, Tues 10:15am and 11:00am.

Pajama Storytime, Tues 6:30pm. Preschool Storytime, Wed 10:15am and 11:00am. Music & Movement Storytime, Thurs 10:15am and 11:00am. Baby Storytime, Fri 10:15am and 11:15am. Sheldon and Bethel Branches: Family Storytime, Fri 10:15am. FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 Adventure! Story Time. A rotation of awesome storytellers will read, tell felt board stories, make craft projects, chat with puppets, and generally bring the fun every Friday from 11:05-11:25am. Adventure! Children’s Museum, FREE! Ph 541.653.9629

On-Going Year-Round Saturday Kids Workshops at MECCA. From magnetic puzzles to robots to sock creatures.

No need to pre-reg. All materials are included.

Kids under 10 accompanied by an adult. Each week features a different creative reuse project. MECCA, 11am – 3pm, $3-5, Ph 541.302.1810

Kids Minecrafters. Play together, share tips, and get creative with building challenges on Eugene Library computers. Ages 6 - 12. Limited space, pre-reg required. Dntwn Eugene Library, Tuesdays @ 4pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 Table Tennis for Kids. Tues and Thurs 5:156:15 and Saturdays 1:30-2:30. All sessions are free. Equipment and coaching provided. $40 annual Boys & Girls Club membership required.

Ph 541.345.9939 Playtime for Parents and Children. Children 4 and under can join every Monday to play in our welcoming playroom filled with baby dolls, books, trucks, soft dough, and more. Parenting Now! 10am-12pm, nominal fee, Ph 541.484.5316 Reading with Cats. Designed to help younger supporters give back to animals while developing reading skills and compassion.

Also promotes animal-savvy behavior and gives cats get positive, calm time with children.

Children ages 6 - 12. Days: Mon 12pm & 3:30pm, Tues 1pm & 4pm. Greenhill Humane Society, FREE! Ph 541.689.1503 Public Skate @ The Ice Center. Call for skate times. Ph 541.682.3615 Saturday Market/Farmers Market. The oldest, open-air market in the US. Offers great food, local crafts, and live entertainment. Every Saturday, Park blocks, rain or shine. 10:00am – 5pm, Ph 686-8885, FREE! “2PM Talks.” A docent-led talk every Tues thru Sun at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History, included with price of admission.

Ph 541.346.3024 Eugene Science Center. Our ever-changing exhibits and Planetarium feature something for everyone! Explore science topics, astronomy, mechanics, optics, water quality, and nanotechnology. See website for features, admission, dates, and times. Ph 541.682.7888 Pre-K Planetarium Show: Stories in the Stars. Designed with our younger visitors in mind, this live, interactive planetarium show is a wonderful introduction to the planetarium.

25 minutes. Fri and Sat, 10:30am, Eugene Science Center, Ph 541.682.7888

Playtime for Parents and Child. Join us in the Parenting Now! playroom for fun and socialization. For families with children up to 4 years old. Parenting Now! Mondays from10am-noon, nominal fee, Ph 541.484.5316

On-Going This Month 20th Annual Mayor’s Teen Art Show.

Features 33 teen artists from nine area schools, juried by artists/instructors. Work includes a variety of mediums, including pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, watercolors, oil, acrylic, spray paint, clay and cardboard sculptures, sewn fabric costumes, photography, pastels, conté crayons, plastic, markers, and scratchboard.

Maude Kerns Art Center, September 6– 27.

Reception & Awards Ceremony: September 13, 6 – 8pm, FREE! Ph 541.345.1571 Annie. Based on Harold Gray’s popular comic strip Little Orphan Annie - an instant popular and critical success when it premiered in 1976, won 7 Tony Awards (including Best Musical), became a worldwide phenomenon, and has been adapted to film 3 times. The Shedd Institute for the Arts, Fri/Sat @ 7:30pm, Sun @3:00pm in September, $21.75-39, Ph 541.434.7000

3 TUESDAY Teens at 4:30. Teens ages 12+ Springfield Library, 4:30-5:30pm, Ph 541.726.3766

4 WEDNESDAY Mariachi Flor de Toloache. Latin Grammy winner Flor de Toloache make New York City history as its’ First and Only All-Women Mariachi Group. Hult Center, 8pm, $25-28.50, Ph 541.682.5000 Ideas on Tap. Quench your thirst for knowledge at Ideas on Tap, the Museum of Natural and Cultural History’s monthly pub talk.

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6 FRIDAY First Friday Artwalk. A guided tour begins at 5:30pm starting at FOOD for Lane County’s Dining Room and continues until 8:00pm.

Always FREE! Ph 541.485.2278 FREE First Friday at the Museum. Investigate Oregon’s amazing fossils and ecosystems and delve into its cultural history. Museum of Natural History, 11am-5pm, Ph 541.346.3024 Fiesta Cultural Kickoff. Lane County’s largest annual celebration of Latinx art and culture will throw a kickoff party with live music, dance, contemporary Latinx art and crafts, food vendors and more. Kesey Square, 5:309:30pm, FREE!

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Latino Family Fun Night. Includes dinner, games, crafts and live entertainment.

Dinner served until 6:30pm. Petersen Barn Community Center, 5:30-7pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.5521

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Family Music Time. Sing and dance your way into the weekend! Dntwn Eugene Library, 10:15am, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 U of O Football. Ducks take on Nevada at Autzen!! 4:30pm, goducks.com USATF Oregon 1 Hour Run Championships.

Runners attempt to break the record for the farthest distance covered on a track in one hour. American masters are expected to compete, and longstanding records may well be broken. Food carts and live music at the track as part of the McKenzie River Trail Run 50K post-race festivities. McKenzie River Community Track and Field, 3:00pm, Ph 541.359.9176 Family Nature Discovery Day International Vulture Day. Meet the resident turkey vultures, Lethe and Kali, and enjoy activities highlighting the special ways of the birds. Vultures may not fit everyone’s ideal of beauty, but beauty is as beauty does. Cascade Raptor Center, 11am-3pm, reg. admission, 541.485.1320

8 SUNDAY Coburg Antique and Vintage Fair. Shop for rare collectibles, beautiful heirlooms and period pieces among 15,000 other treasure hunters. Find valuable antiques to pour over and purchase from more than 300 dealers.

Collectors can find enamelware, china, tools, kitchenware, vintage linens, jewelry, toys, books, sports memorabilia, artwork and so much more! Downtown Coburg, 8am-4pm, FREE! 541.357.7055

Fiesta Cultural Kick-Off Friday, September 6th Heart of Country Festival. A full day of live music, dancing, delicious local BBQ and artisans selling western-themed merchandise.

There will be activities for the whole family to have fun with. Alton Baker Park, 11am-5pm, Ph 541.343.2856

10 TUESDAY Nourish: Food for Life. Pick up fresh recipes and cooking tips at these monthly cooking demonstrations. During Lane Farmers Market.

Park Blocks, 10:30-11:30am, FREE!

11 WEDNESDAY Middle School Lounge. Middle School Ice Cream Social! Grades 6-8, Fern Ridge Library, 4-5pm, FREE! Ph 541.935.7512

12 THURSDAY S.T.E.A.M. Punks! Legos! Grades K-5, Fern Ridge Library, 3:30-5:30pm, FREE! Ph 541.935.7512

13 FRIDAY Rods ‘N Rhodies Invitational Car Show.

More than 100 of the West Coast’s most marvelous automobiles selected for this invitational. Some of America’s best 1976 and earlier rods and custom cruisers with food, music, a citywide garage sale and book festival.

Old Town Florence, 4-7pm, FREE! Second Friday Art Walk. Starts at Springfield City Hall, 5:00pm, FREE!

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Family Exploration Day - Tsanchiifin Trail.

Meet on-site to check out nature exploration backpacks, nets and supplies for activities before embarking on a self-guided family adventure. 10am-2pm, FREE!

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U of O Football. Ducks take on Montana at Autzen!! 7:45pm, goducks.com Veneta Harvest Festival. This one day event features 70+ vendors, a food court, kids’ zone, the Silver Threads Quilt Show and live music. Pancake breakfast from 8 – 10am.

Downtown Veneta, 10am-3pm, FREE! Ph 541.935.4555

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20 FRIDAY Bryan Adams – Shine a Light Tour. Bryan Adam’s world tour promoting his 2019 album of the same name. Matt Knight Arena, 8pm, $39-99 Little Wonders: Stories and Activities for Pre-K. This month: Wild West Wingding, featuring a story, crafts, and activities celebrating cowboys and cowgirls, ranching, and the culture of the Old West. Museum of Natural and Cultural History, ages 3-5, 10:30 – 11:30am, $3-10, Ph 541.346.3024 Lego Club. Springfield Library Children’s Area, 2-4pm, FREE! Ph 541.726.3766

21 SATURDAY Harvest Tea at Shelton McMurphy Johnson House. Learn about Victorian-era history and

customs while enjoying delightful treats at an elegantly prepared table. Tea times include scones, savories, tea sandwiches, dessert and freshly brewed tea. Res required. 1pm, $30, Ph 541.484.0808 PetFest. Whether yours is a kitty or a bunny — or a ferret or a parrot, come learn about resources for your furry, scaly and feathery family members. Educational sessions, 30+ vendors, demonstrations, prize drawings, Spot Magazine cover model search. Pets welcome on leashes. Lively Park, 10am-2pm, FREE! Ph 541.736.4244

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Eugene Sunday Streets. Walk, bike or skate on traffic free streets to the fun downtown for live music, fitness classes, dancing, yoga, food carts and much more! Free helmets, bike maps, lights and activity booth vendors with information on how to safely stay active and engaged. Downtown Eugene and West Eugene. 12-4pm, FREE! The EUG Parade. This year’s theme: “Steppin’ Out”. Grab a spot along the parade route to see individuals and organizations interpret the theme, whether it be with humor, advocacy or collaboration. There might be marching bands, scooters, horses or a roller skating club; but you’ve got to come watch to see! Monroe Park to Park Blocks, 11am-noon, FREE!

24 TUESDAY Teens @ 4:30. Pirate Science. Teens ages 12+ Springfield Library, 4:30-5:30pm, Ph 541.726.3766. Ph 541.726.3766

25 WEDNESDAY Middle School Lounge. Make Candy Sushi!

Grades 6-8, Fern Ridge Library, 4-5pm, FREE! Ph 541.935.7512 After School fun for Grades 4, 5 & 6. Pokémon-themed event to welcome in the new school year. We’ll be making pom-pom Pokémon and origami Picachu. Springfield Library, 3:45-4:45pm, Ph 541.726.3766.

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26 THURSDAY S.T.E.A.M. Punks! Read to a Dog! Grades K-5, Fern Ridge Library, 3:30-5:30pm, FREE! Ph 541.935.7512 Culture Caravan. A mobile media kiosk that turns virtual reality inside-out to deliver rich and immersive experiences to those with little or no access to live performances, media arts and dance. Kesey Square, 8-9am, FREE!

27 FRIDAY Randy Rainbow Live! (Yes, his real name) Comedian, actor, writer, host and Internet sensation best known for his viral comedy videos. His popular series of political spoofs and song parodies have garnered international acclaim. Hult Center, 8pm, $35-62.50, Ph 541.682.5000 String Cheese Incident. Mixes a variety of genres, most notably progressive bluegrass, rock, electronica, neo-psychedelia and country, creating an iconic jam band sound. Gates open 5:30pm. Cuthbert Amphitheater, 7pm, $54-66

28 SATURDAY String Cheese Incident. Gates open 5:30pm, See the 27th Banned Books Scavenger Hunt. All ages: solve the clues to learn about Banned Books Week and win prizes! Downtown Eugene Library, 10am-6pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.5450

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f you were to believe the bulk of advertising and messaging about the back-to-school season, you’d be all about new clothes and backpacks stuffed with goodies.

In reality, new clothes and trendy snacks are far from reach for many of our community’s students. Stable housing remains a challenge, and 53% are living in poverty that qualifies them for free or reduced meals. Academically, these factors are also closely linked to a student’s likelihood of missing enough school to put them at risk of graduating on time.

The State of Oregon’s focus on on-time graduation has intensified in recent years because high school graduation is one of the best ways to launch a child out of poverty and into a life of financial stability. In the past, the emphasis on graduation has been made at the high school level, and typically in the form of career counseling or one-to-one intervention. Now educators are paying close attention to the relationship between success early in school and graduation: Students who meet benchmarks early on are far more likely to succeed later. One does lead to another, but it’s not a matter of intelligence – it’s

The end of summer is also the time to discover resources that are available to help your child succeed.

because they are in school learning every day. Attendance helps students with math, reading and even social skills.

So, what are the most common reasons children miss school? Food, clothing, and chronic dental or medical issues are obstacles for many. “By working on programs and systems to connect children with these basics, we are able to address some of the root causes of absenteeism,” explains Springfield School District Superintendent Todd Hamilton. “By addressing absenteeism, we are addressing graduation rates. By improving graduation rates, we’re addressing the trajectory of each child’s adult life.”

Locally school districts are working to help families access the services that are available to help with basic necessities – and to help inspire people to make use of the support.

“We find that families may not know there are resources available to help, so we’re working to make it known that there is help, and to make it easier to find that help,” says Hamilton.

Support is generally organized geographically, so the best place to learn more

is often via the district website: • Bethel: www.bethel.k12.or.us • Creswell: www.creswell.k12.or.us • Eugene: www.4j.lane.edu • Junction City: www.junctioncity.k12.or.us • South Lane: www.slane.k12.or.us • Springfield: www.springfield.k12.or.us The Oregon Department of Education also provides many resources for families at everyday-matters.org.

“Every school district is focused on getting kids to school so they can learn,” says Colt Gill, Director of the Oregon Department of Education. “School districts are experts at connecting families to resources. I encourage anyone to ask for help or check out the online resources. Starting September off with the basics is a promising way for a child to launch into a successful school year.”

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Discovery Box

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hat comes to mind when you think of a raptor? A creature from the dinosaur age, perhaps, or a character from a video game? While raptors lived in prehistoric times, they’re still around today and you probably see them often in real life. Also known as birds of prey, raptors include hawks, falcons, vultures, eagles, kites, ospreys, and owls. North America has

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almost 50 different raptor species—about 37 of which live in Oregon. Most birds hunt with their beaks, snatching insects out of the air or diving into the water for fish. Raptors, however, hunt with their feet. And those feet, known as talons, are truly fearsome—with up to ten times the gripping strength of a human hand. Raptors have other superpowers, too: many have eyesight that’s eight times better

by Andrea Willingham, the UO Museum of Natural and Cultural History

than humans, and some can turn their heads as much as 270 degrees around.While all raptors are remarkable, the peregrine falcon has a unique survival story to tell. The fastest animal on earth, peregrines can dive through the sky at over 200 miles per hour.

They’re known to be long-distance travelers, migrating as much as 15,000 miles in one year. In fact, the word “peregrine” comes from peregrinus, the Latin word for “wanderer.”

Peregrines can be found on six continents and can adapt to a wide variety of habitats, from remote mountains to crowded cities.

Not long ago, peregrine falcons were facing extinction. Once widespread throughout the United States, by the 1960s their populations had shrunk more than 80 percent.

Scientists discovered that their crash was due to the pesticide DDT, which was poisoning the falcons and causing their eggshells to be too weak and thin to incubate offspring. izesdropped so dramatically tneeded a major intervention in order to survive.

Thanks to the collective efforts of community members, wildlife specialists, scientists, and environmentalists, the peregrine species pulled through. From establishing captive breeding programs to advocating for a nationwide DDT ban, people came together to help peregrines recover and thrive. Within 10 years, their wild populations were growing again, and today there are an estimated 2,000 to 3,000 breeding pairs across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Here in Oregon, there are over 150 known peregrine

falcon nesting sites, found under Portland’s bridges, on tall buildings, and tucked away on cliffsides.

While the peregrine falcon’s story is inspiring, today there’s another raptor species facing a similar population decline.

The American kestrel (Falco sparverius) is our smallest falcon and has declined by over 50 percent since the 1960s. The cause is still largely unknown, but it’s likely due to human impacts on their food sources and habitats.

At a time when many raptor species are facing habitat loss and other challenges, the story of peregrine falcons’ recovery is an important reminder that people can make a positive difference in ensuring a species’ survival.

What can you do to help struggling species in your area? Can you create a backyard habitat or volunteer to restore habitats in Lane County? Can you encourage your family to avoid purchasing products that contain harmful chemicals? Or maybe you could teach your friends about the amazing and diverse species that share our ecosystem.

We invite you to share your ideas—and learn more about peregrine falcons and other raptors—this month at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History. Come check out the exhibit Peregrine Falcon: From Endangered Species to Urban Bird—on view only through September 29. Bring your family to Second Saturday at the Museum on September 14 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., as we embark on a scavenger hunt and dig into family-friendly activities exploring just what makes a raptor a raptor. Then, on September 19 at 6:00 p.m., we’ll welcome Kit Lacy from the Cascades Raptor Center for an in-depth discussion about Oregon raptors and the dynamic habitats they occupy. The events are open to everyone and are included with regular admission. We hope to see you here!

The Museum of Natural and Cultural History is located at 1680 East 15th Avenue, near Hayward Field. We’re open Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with evening hours until 8:00 p.m. every Thursday. We offer discounted admission to Oregon Trail Card holders and their families. Learn more at mnch.uoregon.edu.

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A Dad’s Eye View Humor by Rick Epstein

Candy and Screaming Betsy’s Birthday-Party Guide

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dozen second-grade boys and girls gather around the kitchen table upon which are spread about two dozen pieces of assorted candy.

Veterans of previous birthday parties cheer, “Poisoned Candy! Yess!!”

New friends look nervous.

“It’s not really poisoned,” my wife, Betsy, reassures them, “It’s the name of the game we’re going to play.”

She chooses one of our regulars, saying, “Amber, you’re up first, so go into the living room.” With Amber gone, Betsy says, “OK kids, now pick the piece of candy that we’ll pretend is poisoned.” An eager forefinger pokes a Hershey bar the size of Barbie’s brief case.

“When Amber picks up that chocolate, everybody scream as loud as you can and her turn is over.” Amber is summoned and she starts putting the candy into her goodie bag, one piece at a time, while the other kids sing the suspenseful thinking music from “Jeopardy.”

Half the candy is bagged by the time Amber touches the Hershey bar and every kid screams. As we replenish the supply for the next thrill-seeker, neighbors probably consider calling 911, but don’t want to be linked to the hideous noise they just heard.

Betsy had found the game in a book or magazine and it became her signature party game for our three daughters’ birthdays. Betsy says, “What’s not to like? There’s candy and screaming.”

It does get the children worked up, but my wife’s philosophy is: A birthday party that’s too exciting is like a joke that’s too funny.

Some people – especially those with nice furniture – would rather offer the more sophisticated pleasures afforded by birthday-party

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package deals at movie theaters, bowling alleys, zoos, museums, hair salons or roller rinks. But my wife is proud of her in-house birthday parties.

Betsy says pacing is everything. Adjusting the program according to the age group, she works within a two-hour framework, figuring on Poisoned Candy as the climax, followed by a cooling-down period.

As the children arrive, they each get a paper lunch bag to decorate with markers and stickers. Then the fun begins. For really little kids, Betsy has a peanut hunt in the living room or the yard. With older kids, say age 7-12, she offers the balloon game. Each child in turn sits on a balloon with maximum violence. When the balloon bursts, it releases a slip of paper upon which is written some foolish task, such as: “Grunt like a pig” or “Kiss your knee.” Then she’ll have a little art project for them. For example, our daughter Wendy’s birthday is Oct. 9, so the kids daub tempera paint onto little pumpkins.

Then it’s time to pick up the pace. Pinatas are great fun for any age. (You have to admire the professionalism of the piñata-makers who refrain from busting up their papiermache donkeys right there in the factory instead of shipping them out to delig ht others.)

After the flailing and scrambling, and the burro lies in pieces in our back yard, the party guests are now ready for the main event – Poisoned Candy – and you know how that works.

After 15 minutes of suspense and hysteria, the only thing that can get their attention is homemade chocolate layer cake. The kids are still too high on excitement and sugar to send home, so with 15 minutes left on the party clock, it’s time for the opening of the gifts. So far, the party has been carnival time in Rio. Now it becomes Oscar Night in Hollywood. The recipient radiates joy while everyone else smiles bravely. By the time their parents come to pick them up, the little guests are sober enough to drive the car home.

“Did you have a good time?” Mom asks.

“Yes,” a covetous non-birthday girl says quietly, consoling herself with a fun-size Snickers bar from her goodie bag.

My lovely wife has done it again – and so can you. She offers this guiding principle: “What most kids REALLY want to do is eat frosting from a can with a spoon and then go outside and throw dirt at each other. So keep it simple.”

Rick Epstein can be reached at rickepstein@yahoo.com. But take it easy; he’s feeling a bit frail just now.

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The Frog Book

Read & Play

by Jennifer Galvin

A Reading Adventure!

Books, apples, classrooms—it’s September! With September comes school and fall days to have some great fall adventures. Have a great adventure this fall reading some of these fabulous books that celebrate family and adventure!

READ… You Are Light

Flowers

Candlewick Studio, $15.99, ages babypreschool by Aaron Becker

Holiday House, $17.99, ages 4-8 by Gail Gibbons

The light that is inside of everything, including you, is celebrated inside this beautiful book!

From light that warms the sky, to light that feeds the leaves, to light that lights the moon—this light is you and you are light!

What a fabulous message and a stunning presentation, including colorful cut-outs that allow light to peek through. Gorgeous!

Learn all about flowers in this vibrant, colorful, non-fiction book that explains flowers brilliantly. A beautiful look at flowers, full of interesting and entertaining information.

Includes the parts of the flower, the flower life cycle, information about how seeds travel, pollination, and more.

High Five Dial Books for Young Readers, $19.99, ages 3-5

by Adam Rubin

A rhyming, rhythmic high five contest full of bright, colorful illustrations, where the contestant is—you! Can you beat the champ, do you have it in you? Find out as you face the finest fivers in the animal kingdom. Places the readers at the center of the action as kids are challenged to high five competitions throughout the book. Fun!

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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, $17.99, ages 5-9 by Steve Jenkins & Robin Page

Torn and cut paper illustrations of frogs of all sizes grace the pages of this interesting book that is full of facts about frogs. Did you know a group of frogs is called an “army of frogs,” or that some frogs are poisonous? This book even contains a table with the size, diet, and range of all the frogs in the book at the end.

Fabulous!

Life According to Og the Frog G.P. Putnam’s Sons, $16.99, ages 8-12 by Betty G. Birney

Room 26 has a new classroom pet, Og the Frog. Will Og get along with Humphrey, their hamster? Should he stay or should he be back in the swamp with his family? Will Og ever understand Humphrey’s squeaking? Find out in this delightful adventure as you journey along with Og while he tries to figure out the classroom.

I (heart) Art: Work We Love from the Metropolitan Museum of Art Abrams, $15.99, ages 6 and up) by the Metropolitan Museum of Art

A fabulous little book full of art to love!

The book is divided up into sections such as play, sports, and animals. Art featuring these topics are depicted in the sections. A beautiful look at art for all ages! Wonderful to just set out on a coffee table to thumb through again and again!

... and PLAY! Sponge Paint Stationary Materials: Paper, envelopes, many colors of acrylic paint, paper plates, scissors, and a sponge.

Directions: Cut your paper the right size to fit the envelopes that you want to use for your stationary. Put paint on paper plates. Use your sponge to paint around the edges of the paper, leaving room in the middle for your writing. Use one color for a monotone look. Or layer colors for a multicolor/tiedye effect. You can decorate your envelopes too, just remember to leave room for addressing the envelope. Write your friends and tell them all about your summer vacation adventures.

Top a pencil with an apple Materials: A red pompom, glue, green felt, scissors, and a pencil.

Directions: Glue the pompom onto the pencil below the eraser. Cut a stem out of green felt. Glue on the stem. Let dry. Take an apple pencil to school to use yourself or give one to your teacher for her desk.

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Design an apple bookmark Materials: Craft foam, scissors, and white school glue.

Directions: Cut a strip of yellow craft foam two inches wide by seven inches long. Cut an apple shape out of red craft foam and glue it onto your book mark. Cut a stem out of green craft foam and glue it onto your apple. Let dry. Use your apple bookmark to keep your place in all of the great apple books you’re reading.

Make a healthy apple snack Materials: Apples, peanut butter, raisins, a paper plate, and a butter knife.

Directions: Have an adult cut an apple into slices for you. Use your butter knife to spread peanut butter onto each apple slice. Put a few raisins on top of the peanut butter on each apple. Enjoy!

Jennifer Galvin is never far from her children, a paintbrush, or a good book. You can find her on the web at www.jennifergalvin.com.

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Movie Time

Meeting the ancient guardians.

by Bonnie L. Harris

New Dora, New Adventures

Paramount Pictures Rated: PG Now in theatres

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et ready for cliff-hanging adventures, spine-tingling suspense and priceless jungle treasures in the new live-action feature, Dora and the Lost City of Gold. Director James Bobin creates the perfect mix of animation, CGI, and realism to pay homage to the longrunning Nickelodeon series while skillfully adapting the familiar characters and uncommon expeditions to the big screen.

Not an easy task, but he does it so well and it’s a hoot! We’re so instantly charmed by teenage Dora, her taste for trouble, her quirky made-up songs, and her bohemi an attitude that the sometimes fo r m u l a i c s to r y i s completely forgiven.

But Dora can’t quite forgive her parents for shipping her off to the city to live with her aunt and uncle, and forcing her to explore the pitfalls of high school with her cousin, Diego.

“Go make friends,“ they tell her. Dora prefers to help her parents search for the mythic city of Parapata, but instead, she

constantly annoys the smartest girl in school, psychoanalyzes the outcast nerds, and turns the spring dance into a wacky free for all. Then suddenly, Dora and her

new friends are kidnapped during a field trip and transported to the jungle where an evil gang of thugs demands the Parapata gold or they’ll execute Dora’s parents.

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lthough I’m a devoted fan of documentaries, I often overlook them in favor of keeping up with mainstream films. Maiden, the exhilarating new documentary by Alex Holmes, hooked me the instant I saw the trailer. It tells the remarkable story of the first all-female team to sail around the world, over 33,000 miles of back-breaking work, in the 1989 Whitbread Round the World Race. It’s an astonishing film about grit, determination, and coming of age on the high seas that truly should not be missed.

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Set against the backdrop of a sport that was vehemently hostile to female competitors, Maiden follows a young Tracy Edwards as she Surviving the elements

With the help of her father’s treasure map, Dora leads the makeshift rescue team through quicksand, giant psychedelic iris, and deadly ancient traps to the heart of Parapata and its priceless golden monkey. In the nick of time, Dora’s courage and quick thinking saves her parents; but just as fast, Parapata collapses in a tumultuous scene w o r t hy o f I n d i a n a Jones. Of course, the ending matches Dora’s happy disposition, but there’s a fun surprise and plenty of hints that we’ll definitely see Dora on another exciting jungle adventure.

fulfills her dream of being a competitive sailor.

But not one single thing comes easy for her from slaving in the galley on her first Whitbread voyage, to restoring a decrepit, second-hand boat, to begging for financing to compete in the race itself. The shining moments, however, arrive when Tracy assembles her team of extraordinary women who want nothing more than to compete. Their journey turns into a grueling five-month odyssey of spectacular success and wrenching failures as Tracy’s team surprises the entire world at the finish line. See it and cheer the girls on!

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Could Your Child Learn to Play the Violin?

by Holly Spencer

“No way,”

said a fourth grade student when asked that question.

He had just opened his violin case and was staring at the instrument. All those knobs and strings, and that mysterious bow – how would he ever be able to play that?

Eight months later, he was performing Star Wars for family and friends in an orchestra with 100 other kids just like him – and

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beaming with pride.

Welcome to String Academy! T his transformation happens every year to students in this unique program offered by the Eugene-Springfield Youth Orchestras (ESYO). Beginning strings classes taught after school by experienced teachers in a fun and relaxed atmosphere at several elementary schools. Scholarships and on-site

access give any child the chance to learn to play the violin, viola, cello or bass. And ESYO provides the instruments!

It adds up to the chance for families to introduce their children to the joy of making music and being part of an orchestra. For decades, scientific studies have demonstrated the positive effects of music education on child development. Indeed, the benefits

of learning an instrument are incredibly valuable, often in ways that may not be obvious.

Res earch has show n the p ositive connection between active participation in music and increased development of skills needed in many other areas of learning. It’s not just about how to finger a note or hold a bow!

For example, a 2014 Northwestern University study showed that the cognitive benefits of music class can depend on the students’ level of engagement. Children who actually played instruments in class showed more improved neural processing than those who only listened. This type of neurological “growth” aids in literacy which can lead to better overall academic results.

Another study of a music program serving low-income children in Los Angeles showed a remarkable difference in the graduation rate and future college attendance of participating students, compared to the extremely high dropout rate of the area. “It turns out that playing a musical instrument is important,” says the author of the study.

Playing the violin or cello uses all parts of the brain, the left side as well as the creative right. When these processes work together, it strengthens all of the brain’s functions.

In fact, these benefits can continue to help in one’s later years, with memory and other cognitive functions.

And let’s not forget the social benefits of playing in an ensemble. Children learn cooperation, discipline, and responsibility, while discovering a new way to express themselves. More often than not, this results in improved self-esteem, more confidence, and a shared sense of accomplishment.

Working toward a goal that at first seems unreachable, but then materializes through sustained effort and practice, is one of the most rewarding benefits of learning a musical instrument. And these benefits can last a lifetime.

If you are interested in trying String Academy for your child, take a look at the Eugene-Springfield Youth Orchestras (ESYO) web site: http://esyorchestras.org/ programs/string-academy-i/

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eet Max! Max is a very handsome gentleman with the cutest ears that perk up when he gets excited. He loves playing with toys and running around the yard! He is very good on walks and would love to go on adventures and runs with his family. Our volunteers say “Max is so well behaved, an absolute angel. He is very respectful and attentive.” Max is 5 years old and weighs 54 lbs. He is a large, tan Pitbull Terrier mix. He would do best as the only dog in a home, but may do okay with another very aloof dog. He should go to a cat free home and can get nervous when meeting new people. His new family should be willing to give him patience to warm up but once he does, he will love to play with you.

Max is a huge lover who will make any family very happy!

If you are interested in adopting a dog, or would like to learn more about adding a dog to your family, please visit Greenhill Humane Society. Greenhill Humane Society is open for adoptions seven days a week, 11 am – 6 pm at 88530 Green Hill Rd in Eugene. For more information call (541) 689.1503 or visit www.green-hill.org.

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he Cat Rescue & Adoption Network presents Mazama, a sweet and friendly black and white female tuxedo kitty with fluffy fur, estimated to be about one year old. She is incredibly tolerant of small children, and loves all people, other cats, and dogs! Mazama will run to greet you at the door, rubbing up against your legs and following you around while “talking” with you. She appeared on the back porch of a Good Samaritan with her five kittens in tow, and the whole family was brought to our cat rescue group for fostering. The kittens are now all grown up, and Mazama is looking for a forever home of her own where she will be the center of lots of love and affection.

Mazama has been tested for feline leukemia and FIV (she is negative), spayed, microchipped, vaccinated, defleaed and dewormed, plus you get a free wellness exam.

Her special sponsored adoption fee is $90, which allows us to continue to provide care for other kittens and cats in need.

For more information or to meet Mazama, please call 541-225-4955 option 1 or send an email to adoptinfo@CatRescues.org

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