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n a crisp November afternoon only a few days after Donald Trump won the presidency, nearly 5,000 Seattle high school students walked out of school to protest the election results. My twin teenagers, juniors at Ballard High School, were among them. In the days leading up to the election, and in its wake, I’ve taken my children to protests at Westlake Park, in the airport and through the streets of Seattle. Even my 6-year-old twin daughters have donned “Black Lives Matter” t-shirts and held up signs declaring that everyone is welcome at their elementary school. Life under a Trump presidency has come to be defined, at least in part, by the frequency and vigor of the rebellion against it.

This generation isn’t the first to protest injustice, and it won’t be the last. I’ve been a parent for 19 years. It’s always been important to me to raise children who aren’t afraid to stand up for what they believe in. Still, I’d be lying if I said this desire hasn’t grown and evolved in response to the current political climate. What was once merely an idea among other competing parenting ideologies has swelled to an all-consuming urge. If ever there was a time to raise a child who will rise up and resist, I believe it’s now.

Rebellion hasn’t always been considered a desirable character trait in a child. Even now, there’s little room in Western culture for children to question authority or think for themselves. “Kids are born curious and questioning everything. It is usually through school and parenting that this curiosity and desire to question everything is silenced,” says Margaret Bell, a child and adolescent counselor in Colorado. “Children are taught early on to be obedient, not to talk back to elders and that people older than them should not be questioned.”

In a system that values obedience more than freethinking, it’s not surprising that “rebel” is sometimes a dirty word. The negative aspect of the word was the inspiration behind the title of

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Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, a collection of bedtime stories featuring 100 remarkable women throughout history. “‘Rebel’ is usually a word that has a negative connotation, especially when it’s associated with women,” says Elena Favilli, the book’s co-author. “This was a way to say that being a rebel woman is actually a good thing. It’s not a bad thing like they want you to think.”

America seems to agree. Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls was published in tandem with the 2016 presidential election, following the most successful crowdfunding campaign for a book to date (backed by more than 30,000 people on Kickstarter alone).

Favilli credits much of the book’s success with its ability to tap into the political consciousness that arose during and after the election. “That’s what has turned this book into something people want to hold onto,” she says. “It represents something larger than just a children’s book or a bedtime book.” (The upcoming sequel, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls 2, reached its funding goal in June on Kickstarter in a matter of hours and will be available for purchase around the winter holidays.)

There’s no denying that rebellion is a privilege allowed to only a certain subset of people. As Favilli points out, rebellion has long been more socially acceptable when it comes from a man, and there are clear divides in how rebellion is received when it’s embodied in a black, brown or otherwise nonwhite body. For some parents, rebellion is a privilege that’s out of reach for their children.

Still, many parents are beginning to consider rebelliousness as an important trait to instill in their kids. But what should a rebellious child look like? No parent wants to raise a child who’s out of control or incapable of accepting limits or authority. That’s where “reflective rebelliousness” comes in. Coined by American educator Alfie Kohn, reflective rebelliousness refers to the idea that children should be raised to question the status quo rather than simply doing what they’re told. By questioning and reflecting, children learn to engage with the world in a different and ultimately more meaningful way.

There is such a thing as good versus bad rebellion Although we tend to think of rebellion in terms of protests or revolutions, there are many ways to rebel against the status quo — but all of them require action to make a lasting impact.

“Rebellion can be an inside job. It can just be someone being who they are. But for rebellion to have value in the larger community and society, it would require action,” says Brad Reedy, Ph.D., author of The Journey of the Heroic Parent: Your Child’s Struggle & the Road Home, and clinical director and cofounder of Evoke Therapy Programs, through which he helps parents and children reconnect. “It can be as simple as not allowing

oneself to be mistreated in a relationship, and can be as large as a political movement, standing up for human rights or a rebellion that leads to the discovery of a cure for a disease or the creation of a new form of art.”

That’s why Kohn’s second step toward reflective rebelliousness is for children to ask themselves what they are going to do about things they find unacceptable or unjust. In my household, this has sometimes looked like my kids organizing a chore strike until their working conditions are met — an unpleasant, but effective, strategy for labor reform. As children begin to see demonstrable results from their efforts, they learn that speaking out or taking action can be an effective way to create change.

Despite the growing movement in favor of reclaiming rebellion as a positive character trait, there is a downside. We’ve all met that kid who seems to rebel against everything and everyone (and sometimes, that child is ours!). Just because children push back against authority doesn’t mean their rebellion is coming from a healthy or functional place.

“When rebellion is for the sake of rebellion, it becomes irrational and fueled by rage rather than by the need to be oneself,” says Reedy.

“This rebellion seeks to define [the] self in opposition to everything and everyone, and does not consider that the status quo, the authority figure or the rules may offer some value. When rebellion is fueled by this kind of rage, it looks darker and may take on the quality of anarchy.”

So, how can parents tell the difference between healthy and unhealthy forms of rebellion? “A rebel without a cause is someone who just resists the status quo and kicks up against convention and offers no solutions,” says Jennifer Freed, Ph.D., cofounder of AHA!, a Santa Barbara, California, youth-focused nonprofit that works to end bullying, improve selfesteem and empower teens through emotional learning and creative expression. “A rebel with a cause is someone who puts others first and has a distinct and dedicated vision for improving the world.” Most important, positive rebellion is tied to empathy and a desire to help others.

Although rebellion is at times the outward manifestation of freethinkers, in many cases how often children rebel has more to do with the system they’re living in than the children themselves. If your household (or country) is run with respect and authoritativeness, rather than injustice and authoritarianism, there is less to rebel against. That’s why

Rebellion hasn’t always been considered a desirable character trait in a child. Even now, there’s little room in Western culture for children to question authority.

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Reedy suggests that parents do their best to instill a strong sense of self in their kids (rather than focusing on rebellion itself).

He says parents can do this in two primary ways.

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Create a home where children’s feelings are valued. To develop a secure sense of self, kids need to know they are heard, seen and valued. This teaches them to trust their own perceptions and paves the way for adult autonomy.

Give kids room to make their own mistakes. Developing criticalthinking skills and a rebellious spirit requires that kids have the room to test their own theories. While some of these might end in failure, Reedy says, that’s a necessary part of growth. It’s also important that kids’ failures be taken in stride, so children learn to accept them as another part of life — rather than shy away from risk.

Of course, it’s one thing to believe in the value of freethinking and quite another to handle daily negotiations over everything from bedtimes to chores.

Reedy, who has worked with children and families for more than 20 years, concedes that it takes more from parents to raise a freethinker than it does to “enforce rules and demand obedience.” Not every parent can adequately (or practically) tackle the greater mental and emotional demands of this process, not to mention that many parents lack a good example to follow.

Ultimately, raising a freethinking rebel child requires parents to change themselves — not their children. “The foundation for the capacity required to raise a child who possesses freethinking and a healthy questioning of authority is that the parent must have a healthy sense of self,” says Reedy.

For parents who didn’t develop a strong sense of self in childhood, it’s not too late. Reedy emphasizes that adults can achieve similar results through therapy. But no matter how you get there, the goal is to have enough self-awareness to see yourself and your children clearly; the ability to define interpersonal boundaries; the strength to enforce appropriate and consistent limits with your children; and the flexibility to adapt to your child’s needs and wants (rather than expecting them to cater to yours).

As Reedy puts it: “If we don’t know ourselves, we aren’t able to see others and their needs — whether rebels or not.” ■

Ultimately, raising a freethinking rebel child requires parents to change themselves — not their children.

Jody Allard is ParentMap’s managing editor as of August 2017.

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11 Ways to Inspire Meaningful Rebellion Rebellion can take many forms, but rebels have one thing in common — a bias for action. Here are 11 ways to encourage your children to find their inner rebel with a cause.

1 Read to young kids from a variety of books that highlight freethinkers of all ages whose actions changed the world.

2 Give children room to explore and play on their own. Let them take (reasonable) risks and see what happens.

3 Encourage open communication, keeping in mind developmental stages to ensure the conversations are appropriate. Don’t shy away from difficult topics, and encourage your kids to ask tough questions.

4 Allow them to question your own authority, within reason.

Make your home a safe place to ask questions and make limits clear. Don’t be afraid to change your rules if your child offers a compelling reason for doing so.

5 Model the type of rebellion you believe is important. Invest your time and energy in the causes that matter to you, and include your kids as much as possible.

6 Listen to children without attempting to fix or solve their problems; simply reflect back to them that they and their feelings

are OK. This allows children the space they need — apart from their parents — to have a vivid emotional life.

7 Involve your children in civic action of all kinds. Take them with you when you cast your ballot, bring them with you to protests and make sure they grow up understanding where they fit in.

8 Ask them questions about the world around them, and listen for their answers. Take on the role of listener, not just teacher.

9 Question the status quo in your own life and especially how you raise your children. Why not let them color their hair or wear their pajamas to school? If the answer is “Because that’s not what we do,” ask yourself if you really agree. Share your thought process with your child.

10 Encourage empathy by helping your kids collect donations for the food bank or serve meals to the homeless.

Shop together for holiday gifts for toy drives and encourage your children to find ways to help others in their own lives.

How can I get my kids involved in the kitchen?

Mary Irwin, a facilitator for the American Heart Association’s Kids Cook with Heart program, says:

“Kids are more likely to taste a dish if they helped plan or prepare it.”

Empower your kids by letting them choose veggies in the supermarket produce section or even in the frozen food aisle.

Offer older kids the opportunity to choose fruits and vegetables to add to the grocery list. They can even choose healthy recipes and write grocery lists themselves.

Place a chair or stool at your kitchen counter so young children will feel welcome to join in food preparation.

Offer age-appropriate tasks. For example, youngsters can tear up spinach leaves or push the buttons on the blender.

Older kids can help measure and chop ingredients.

Make it interesting. Forgot to buy an ingredient? Cooking is about problem solving. Ask your child to help you find

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FREE. Green Lake, Seattle. facebook.com/ fromhiroshimatohope

Outdoor Toddler Hip-Hop Class. Enjoy lunch in the park followed by a dance class with a social justice theme put on by Northwest Tap Connection. 12:30–3 p.m. FREE. Othello Playground, Seattle. seattle.gov/parks Auburn Benchmarks. See how many of the painted park benches you can find around Auburn, or use the handy phone app to find them all. Daily. FREE. Auburn. auburnwa.gov

Nancy Stewart at Kelsey Creek Farm.

Local children’s singer-songwriter entertains little ones down on the farm. 11 a.m.– noon FREE. Bellevue. parks.bellevuewa.gov Reptile Isle. Slither over to this interactive reptile show, part of a lunchtime performance series. Tuesdays, noon–1 p.m., through Aug. 15. Cromwell Park, Shoreline. cityofshoreline.com

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Othello International Festival. Celebrate our community’s diverse cultures with music, food, art activities, dancing, a petting zoo and more. Noon–6 p.m. FREE. Othello Park, Seattle. othellopark.org Coyote Tails. Follow the antics of the mischievous coyote in this outdoor theater production for families. 2–3 p.m. FREE; donations accepted. Sandel Park, Seattle. the1448projects.org

Love, Power and Purpose. Explore the power of words, dance and activism.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1–4 p.m., through Aug. 18. FREE. Ages 5 and up.

Judkins Park, Seattle. facebook.com/ inspiredchildcommunity ONGOING EVENT Kids Club Concert. Last show in this series features kindie fave Caspar Babypants.

Mondays, 6:30 p.m., through Aug. 14. FREE. Allan Yorke Park, Bonney Lake. ci.bonney-lake.wa.us ONGOING EVENT

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11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. FREE to participate or spectate. Richmond Beach Saltwater Park, Shoreline. richmondbeachwa.org

Friends and Family Tennis. Learn tennis skills with your fam and have fun. Mondays, 6–7:30 p.m., through Aug. 28. $25/family of 4; preregister. Ages 5 and up. Jefferson Park, Seattle. rectennis.com ONGOING EVENT Explore the Shore. Discover marine creatures in tide pools with naturalists from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium. 10:30 a.m. FREE. Ages 5 and up. Owen Beach at Point Defiance Park, Tacoma. pdza.org

Caspar Babypants. Head to the beach to play and dance to live music. 10–11 a.m.

FREE. Juanita Beach Park, Kirkland. kirklandsummerconcerts.com Jetty Island. Play on the beach and splash in the warm, shallow water. Daily, through Sept. 4. FREE; $1–$2 suggested donation for ferry; $3 parking. Everett. everettwa.gov ONGOING EVENT

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Sundays, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE. All ages.

Center for Wooden Boats, Seattle. cwb.org ONGOING EVENT

MiniMOHAI. Last day for this interactive pop-up exploration for preschoolers; drop-in program.10 a.m.–1 p.m. Included with admission. Ages 3–5 with caregiver.

Museum of History and Industry, Seattle. mohai.org Drop-In Art Studio. Create art with a teaching artist on a new theme each week.

Mondays, Thursdays, 3–7 p.m.; Saturdays, 1–8 p.m. FREE. All ages. Beacon Arts Community Art Space, Seattle. beacon-arts.org ONGOING EVENT

KidsFirst! Concert. Enjoy family-focused acts in this outdoor performance series; today it’s pop rockers Recess Monkey.

Tuesdays, 1–2 p.m. through Aug. 29. FREE. Klahanie Park, Sammamish. sammamish.us ONGOING EVENT Tacoma Spraygrounds. Beat the heat in one of the many spray parks all over the city. Daily, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., through Sept. 4.

FREE. Various locations, Tacoma. metroparkstacoma.org ONGOING EVENT

Colman Pool Public Swim. Take a dip in Seattle’s most scenic outdoor pool.

Daily, 1:45–4:45 p.m., through Sept. 5. $3.75–$5.50; $1 extra for slide; under age 1 free. West Seattle. seattle.gov/parks/aquatics ONGOING EVENT Adventure Playground. Build in the woods; closed-toe shoes required. Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, 1–4 p.m., through Aug. 31. Admission by donation. Ages 4 and up; under age 12 with caregiver. Deane’s Children’s Park, Mercer Island. mercergov.org

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Wednesdays, noon–1 p.m., through Aug. 16. FREE. Town Square Park, Kent. kentwa.gov ONGOING EVENT Movies at Marymoor. Catch Sing at this outdoor movie series with trivia and food trucks. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. (film shown at dusk), through Aug. 23. $5–$6. Marymoor Park, Redmond. moviesatmarymoor.com ONGOING EVENT

Moomin Mania! What is a moomin, you ask? Find out at a fun craft and music time for families. 1–2:30 p.m. $5 suggested donation. All ages. Nordic Heritage Museum, Seattle. nordicmuseum.org Summer at SAM. It’s dog night: Bring your pooch for music, Reading with Rover, art activities and food truck fare. Thursdays, 5:45–8 p.m., through Aug. 31. FREE; food for purchase. Olympic Sculpture Park, Seattle. seattleartmuseum.org ONGOING EVENT

Summer Sounds & Cinema. Have a family date night with live music followed by a showing of Moana at dusk. 6 p.m. FREE; food for purchase. Sunset Park, Auburn. auburnwa.gov Umoja Fest. Celebrate our community with a parade, music, culture and Children’s Day (Friday). Friday–Sunday, Aug. 4–6. FREE. Judkins Park, Seattle. umojafamilyfest.com

Seafair Weekend. Speed and tricks rule during hydro races, the Blue Angels’ air show, wakeboarding competition and more. Friday–Sunday, Aug 4–6. FREE (or buy tickets for reserved seating). Lake Washington, Seattle. seafair.com Kite Festival. Head to Chambers Creek Regional Park for high-flying fun including kite demos, kite building, face painting and more. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE. University Place. co.pierce.wa.us

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Wednesdays, 3–4 p.m.; stay for live music at Old Town Park at 6 p.m., through Aug. 30.

Suggested donation. Ages 3–8 with families.

Job Carr Cabin Museum, Tacoma. jobcarrmuseum.org ONGOING EVENT Cowboy Buck & Elizabeth. Entertain the wee ones with this fun family show. Noon–1 p.m. FREE; food bank donations requested.

Library Park, Mill Creek. cityofmillcreek.com

Pierce County Fair. Celebrate Pierce County’s agricultural roots with livestock, entertainment and more. Thursday–Sunday, Aug. 10–13. $3 and up; ages 5 and under free; kids (ages 6–15) $1 Thursday.

Frontier Park, Graham. piercecountyfair.com Movies at Magnuson. Cozy up in the grass for The Lego Batman Movie, with entertainment and food trucks. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. (film shown at dusk), through Aug. 24. $5–$6. Magnuson Park, Seattle. moviesatmagnuson.com ONGOING EVENT

South Lake Union Block Party. Fabulous live music, food trucks, design and print your own free poster and more. Noon–11 p.m. FREE. Westlake Ave. N. and Denny Way, Seattle. slublockparty.com Kirkland SummerFest. Arts fair with live music, kids’ activities including bouncy houses, youth artwork exhibition and more.

Friday–Sunday, Aug. 11–13. FREE. Kirkland. kirklandsummerfest.com

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KCTS 9 Kids Day with the Mariners.

Enjoy an afternoon baseball game along with favorite character pals Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat. 12:40 p.m. $35–$49.

Safeco Field, Seattle. kcts9.org Summer Movie Express. Tired of the sun?

Catch Regal’s low-priced summer movies.

Tuesday–Wednesday, 10 a.m., through Aug. 23. $1. Multiple locations. regmovies.com ONGOING EVENT

Two Tales from Tanzania. Enjoy this outdoor performance by Theater for Young Children. 6 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Albert Davis Park, Seattle. sweetpeacottage.org Summer Cruise-In. Zoom over to Les Gove Park for classic cars and music; bring your picnic dinner. 4–7:30 p.m. FREE; food bank donations accepted. Auburn. auburnwa.gov

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Thirsty Summer Nights 5K. Run or walk on the trails of Titlow Park and afterward slurp a root beer or orange crush float. 7 p.m. (check-in begins at 5 p.m.). $10–$20.

Tacoma. metroparkstacoma.org Sounds of Summer. Boogie down to the sounds of Hit Explosion on a warm summer night. Last night for this Wednesday concert series. Wednesdays, 7 p.m., through Aug. 23. FREE. University Village, Seattle. uvillage.com

Green Lake Bat Walk. Flying rats? Ha! Soon you’ll appreciate these furry friends.

7–9 p.m. FREE. Bathhouse Theater at Green Lake, Seattle. batsnorthwest.org The Evergreen State Fair. Carnival, competitive livestock exhibits and more.

Aug. 24–Sept. 4. $8–$12; ages 5 and under free; free admission today until 3 p.m. with three item food bank donation per person; carnival rides extra. Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe. evergreenfair.org

Free Entrance to National Parks. Visit one of our state’s three fantastic national parks, Mount Rainier, Olympic or North Cascades, in honor of the National Park Service’s birthday. FREE. nps.gov PacSci in the Park. Enjoy free science activities in the outdoors. 10 a.m.–noon. FREE. Westlake Park, Seattle. downtownseattle.org

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Shadow Lake Bog Self-guided Walking Tour. Stroll the boardwalk in this interesting bog preserve for a great tot-length hike.

Daily during daylight hours. FREE. Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, Renton. shadowhabitat.org Go Fishing. Catch a fish at Gold Creek Trout Farm (poles supplied). Wednesday– Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., through Aug. 31. $7.50–$8 per fish from pond 1. Woodinville. goldcreektroutfarm.com

Pool Playland. It’s swim time for parents and tots in the warm pool. Daily, 11 a.m.– noon through summer. $3.75–$5.50; under 1 free. Ages 0–5 with caregiver. Pop Mounger Pool, Seattle. seattle.gov/parks/aquatics ONGOING EVENT Sculptured Dance. Beautiful, site-specific dance works by Pacific Northwest Ballet, live music, kids’ corner and more for the final Summer at SAM night. 5–8 p.m. FREE; RSVP requested. Olympic Sculpture Park, Seattle. seattleartmuseum.org

Snoqualmie Railroad Days. Check out a century-old steam engine, watch the parade (Saturday, 11 a.m.), take a free wagon ride and more. Friday–Sunday, Aug. 18–20. FREE. Northwest Railway Museum, Snoqualmie. railroaddays.com Big Truck Day. Explore all the big rigs up close and personal at this fun day at the park. Noon–1:30 p.m. $15–$30. Ages 1–11.

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FREE. Si View Park, North Bend. festivalatmtsi.org AuburnFest. Spray playground, free face painting, pony rides, grand parade (11 a.m.), music and more. 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

FREE; some activities have fee. Les Gove Park. auburnwa.gov

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Nordic Heritage Museum, Seattle. nordicmuseum.org

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Saturday–Sunday, Aug. 26–27. $5–$10/day or $16 weekend pass. Camp Long, Seattle. fest.naturec.org Canoe Mercer Slough. Ply this fascinating waterway with a guide; prior canoeing experience required. Select weekends through Sept. 3, 8:30 a.m.–noon. $16–$18; preregister. Ages 5 and up. Enatai Beach Park, Bellevue. parks.bellevuewa.gov

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Summer: zip lines and Goonies fun Hey, you guys! Late summer is glorious in Astoria, offering waterfront walks, beachcombing at nearby strips of sand and loads of adventures.

At the Oregon Film Museum (oregonfilmmuseum.com), families can create their own short films in front of three green-screen sets, or find a favorite image from the Goonies gallery.

Choose your own idea or select a scene from other movies made in Oregon, such as Kindergarten Cop or Free Willy, to re-enact.

At Fort Stevens State Park, explore the Peter Iredale shipwreck (atlasobscura.com/places/thewreck-of-the-peter-iredale), a shipping vessel that was blown onto the shore in 1906.

For older kids, High Life Adventures (highlifeadventures.com), located just 4 miles away in Warrenton, zips you along eight lines, from 15 to

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Astoria Scuba & Adventure Sports (astoriascuba. wordpress.com) can get you trained and geared up for underwater exploration, or try stand-up paddleboarding on the Lewis and Clark River or other slowly moving waterways with the Clatsop Paddle Company (clatsoppaddle.com).

☛ Can’t-miss festivals: Mark these for next year: The annual Goonies Day is in June, with events inspired by the seminal ’80s family film in locations such as the iconic Goonies house.

Between Aug. 21 and 27, head to nearby Long Beach, Washington, for the high-flying World Kite Festival (kitefestival.com). ☛ Kid-friendly restaurant: There’s only one

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real option at Bowpicker Fish & Chips (bowpicker. com), but it’s a seminal experience to climb into the grounded fishing boat for beer-batter-dipped albacore tuna and thick-cut steak fries. ☛ Grown-up pleasure: The range of artistic mediums presented at RiverSea Gallery (riverseagallery.squarespace.com) astounds — look for the happy family scenes of Carol Aust or the

Fall brings crisp winds from the sea and lots of opportunities for coastal outdoor adventures and cozy indoor learning. When the rain sets in, hit up Coffee Girl (thecoffeegirl.com) at Pier 39, also home to a free, self-guided Cannery Museum, which has an antique cold storage facility that’s fascinating to children.

Bring your skates! The Astoria Armory (astoriaarmory.com) hosts community roller skating on Friday nights.

Plan to join one of the ranger programs at Fort Stevens State Park (oregonstateparks.org), located on a beachy peninsula just southwest of Astoria; mushroom forays, birding hikes and cleanups happen most weekends.

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The covered 1913 Riverfront Trolley (old300. org) runs all weekend in good weather along the waterfront, passing by many destinations. ☛ Can’t-miss festival: On the last weekend in September, the Pacific Northwest Brew Cup (pacificnorthwestbrewcup.com) stages a familyfriendly event with food carts, all-day music, activities for kids, and beer and cider. >>

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Make like local Norwegians and celebrate the dark months. Winter brings great storm watching, moody river views and — since the rain won’t scare you — sweet spots to duck out of the deluge.

You can climb up the 164 steps of the 1926 Astoria Column (astoriacolumn. org) in any season, but winter is a great time to warm up little bodies for an expansive view of the mouth of the Columbia River. The park has a parking fee (annual permit) of $5 per vehicle.

If it pours while you’re there, Astoria Parks and Recreation offers programming for all ages, which include an aquatic center (astoriaparks.com) and the Port of Play (astoriaparks.com) for little ones.

Ducking in shops between raindrops is easy with kids in downtown Astoria: Check out stores such as Tweentopia, The Curious Caterpillar, Foxgloves, Lucy’s Books, The Purple Cow and Cargo.

If you have time to kill after dinner, don’t miss the downtown ARC Arcade (Facebook, “The Arc Arcade”), which has old favorites like Pac-Man, Avengers, Street Fighter and Super Mario Bros. ☛ Can’t-miss festival: The Fort George Brewery’s Festival of the Dark Arts, happening in mid-February, takes over an entire block for a celebration with fire dancers, tarot card readers, oldfashioned photography and more than 60 Northwest-brewed stouts on tap. ☛ Kid-friendly restaurant: Options abound at Fort George Brewery, whose downtown location has both a downstairs The Purple Cow full menu and an upstairs wood-fired pizza menu. >>

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Holiday Inn Express: Located right on the Columbia River, this moderately priced hotel gives you a pristine view of the Astoria Bridge and the giant ships that float under it. This is a great option for families with infants (ihg.com).

Comfort Suites Columbia River: With downtown access to the Riverwalk, a biking and walking path along the Columbia River, Comfort Suites is perfect for families that want to stay in the thick of things but still have some room (comfortsuitesastoria.com).

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continued from page 23 ☛ Grown-up pleasure: Explore Astoria’s international art scene at Imogen Gallery (imogengallery.com), which displays a carefully curated selection of works inspired by river and sea.

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At Fernhill Glass (fernhillglass.com), you can watch gaffers work, join a class or receive one-on-one instruction to make your own paperweight or ornament.

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hen it comes to raising a teen, Raina Johnson of Auburn calls herself “blessed.” Her 17-year-old son is thoughtful and responsible, conscientious about school and kind to his two younger brothers.

Throughout elementary school, his sleep schedule was equally dreamy: in bed by 7:30 p.m. and up around 6 a.m., rested and ready for the day.

But when her son was in middle school, Johnson noticed a change. By age 12 or so, Aidan started taking longer to nod off at night and had more trouble waking up. That’s continued as he’s grown.

These days, the kid who used to hit dreamland before 8 p.m. is now a night owl who sets two morning alarms to make sure he doesn’t miss the bus, and sometimes crashes by 3 or 4 p.m.

— just when he needs to start homework.

As any parent of a teen knows, this isn’t a unique problem. Today’s teens are chronically tired, says Dr. Maida Chen, director of Seattle Children’s Pediatric Sleep Disorders Clinic. Although teens need between 9 to 10 hours of sleep, most skimp; per the National Sleep Foundation, just 15 percent of teens get enough sleep at night.

The result: moodiness, distracted driving and difficulties waking up — a struggle that’s especially painful as teens readjust to an early alarm clock during the first weeks of the new school year after a summer of sleeping late.

“Sleep deprivation impairs [our teens’] academic ability, their cognitive performance, their ability to interact with peers, their emotional maturity and their already impaired adolescent judgement,” Chen says. In other words, chronic sleep shortage can make the topsy-turvy teen years even more turbulent.

Body clock, behave Teens who stay up late and morph into zombies come morning aren’t being defiant, and they aren’t unusual, says Chen. Their behavior is biologically driven, and can be seen in a number 26 • August 2017 • parentmap.com

of animal species. Around the time of puberty (typically between ages 11 and 14), circadian rhythms shift to favor later bedtimes than those in early childhood.

“Often, a teen won’t go to sleep before 11, no matter what you do,” says Chen.

So, a teen who needs to wake by 6 a.m. will start each day a couple of hours short on sleep,

Saved by the bell Seattle’s school starting times have already shifted to better match teens’ biological rhythms. In 2015, Seattle Public Schools became one of the nation’s largest districts to move opening bells for school to 8:30 a.m. A new tiered bell schedule for 2017–2018 starts the school day at high schools near 9 a.m.

The move to later start times, recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics and championed by Chen and others, reflects an increased understanding of teens’ unique biological patterns that favor sleeping later in the morning.

“In the past, expectations of when a teen should be up and functional in the morning just didn’t align with their biology,” says Chen. Later school times are backed by science and good sense, she says. When teens are allowed to wake at 7 a.m. — or later — and can still make it to school in time, they have a better chance of staying rested.

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struggle through the day and then repeat the cycle. It’s not hard to see why hitting the snooze bar might become a habit, says Dr. Darius Zoroufy, a somnologist at Swedish Medical Center.

The late-to-bed, later-to-rise behavior also has a social basis, says Zoroufy. As social activity moves online for teens, many have near around-the-clock access to friends. A budding, buzzing social life is normal and healthy, he says, but it can also rob teens of sleep. “When the night hours become a time to connect to peers online, sleep isn’t as much of a priority,” he says.

Of course, even a later alarm clock might not help teens who routinely struggle to get up. For some, a daily sleep schedule that’s inconsistent leads to a sort of permanent jet lag. Teens who spend the week sleepy often “binge sleep” on weekends, says Chen. This makes it difficult for them to fall asleep on time, perpetuating a negative cycle.

Helping teens wake earlier and more easily — or adjust to a back-to-school sleep routine — means focusing on when they awake, which sets their body clock for the rest of the day, says Chen. “This means making sure teens consistently get up at the same time within an hour, each day, including weekends.”

Caregivers shouldn’t be afraid to set limits for teens, says clinical psychologist Michael Breus, Ph.D., an expert in sleep disorders who is also a parent of two teens. Although teens may chafe at “bedtimes,” they still need and respond well to routines, especially ones they help create. >>

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continued from page 26 Asking teens to think about how much sleep they need to feel rested is a good start. A teen with a 6 a.m. wake-up call needs to be in bed by 10 p.m. to get eight hours (a reasonable goal, if short of the recommend 9–10 hours). To set a bedtime, work backward: Homework needs to be finished by approximately 8, and personal electronics need to be switched off by 9.

That’s right: Electronics need a bedtime, too, says Zoroufy. Per a November 2016 study in the scientific journal PLOS One, light and stimulation pouring from teens’ smartphones can keep them awake by

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curbing the production of the sleepinducing neurotransmitter melatonin.

So, set a “power-down hour,” or a time to retire all gadgets to a charging station, outside the bedroom.

Adults, this means surrendering your devices, too. Modeling healthy habits is key here, says Zoroufy, and — bonus! — your own sleep habits will benefit, too. ■ Malia Jacobson is an award-winning health and parenting journalist and mom of three. Her latest book is Sleep Tight, Every Night: Helping Toddlers and Preschoolers Sleep Well Without Tears, Tricks or Tirades.

Helping Teens Get More Sleep: Tips from ‘The Sleep Doctor’ Set a schedule for the week. A good sleep routine includes a regular bedtime that’s based on a realistic waking time. If your teens need to be up at 7 a.m. during the week, then a 10 p.m. bedtime will allow them the approximate nine hours they need.

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Set limits on technology. The bedroom should be free of technology. Set an electronic curfew for your teenagers that allows them to wind down for an hour or so before bedtime.

Get outside and get moving. Exposure to sunlight — especially in the morning — strengthens circadian rhythms, helping us to feel less tired early in the day and readier for bed at night. Exercise, too, will help to keep teens’ body clocks in line with their bedtimes and waking times.

Talk to your teenager. When you’re setting bedtime schedules and limits, discuss why these things are important. The more your teens understand about their bodies’ changing needs for sleep, the more they can actively participate in learning to manage their own sleep habits.

— Malia Jacobson and Michael Breus, Ph.D., “The Sleep Doctor”

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