SUMMER 2016
Mom Says,
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KID INTERVIEWS REVEAL ALL!
FEATURE KIDVENTURE OVERNIGHT CAMPS IN THE HEART OF OREGON
TRENDING MONEY MANAGEMENT MADE SIMPLE TIPS FOR SMART ALLOWANCES
OUTDOORS ANGLING FOR FUN INTRODUCTION TO FAMILY FISHING!
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CONTENTS
20 Feature Marina Koslow Photography
UPFRONT
SECTIONS
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15 PARENTING
Expert Q&A By the Numbers Trending Special Section Calendar
Friendly and firm may appear to be opposing parenting styles - find out how they coexist.
16 SUMMER CAMPS Check out our extensive overview of summer residential camps in Oregon.
32 LANGUAGE
COLUMNS
What’s not to love about toddler communication? Learn to baby sign from this language expert.
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35 CULTURE Kids mix it up with this hands-on Culinary Camp 45 HEALTH
Adult Time Outdoors Leaving the Nest Things I’ve Learned
Protect tender skin with these tips to help assure healthy fun outdoorsº
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Summer Issue
Editor ’s Note
Fun-in-the Sun! Are you ready for summer? I know I am! The best part of summer is the expansion of our world into the great outdoors as soon as the temperature rises. There’s a certain satisfaction in hearing kids playing and laughing outside that cannot be matched in the dreary winter months indoors. Here in Central Oregon, where you can’t help but feel like you’re on vacation everyday, fun-in-the-sun is the name of the game these days. Be aware, though, that too much sun exposure may plague tender skin later in life. Lizzi Katz enlightens us in her article, An Ounce of Prevention on page 45. With school ending, you may be fine tuning those summer plans. Is your child ready for an adventure away from home? Paul Bacon has done his research and presents a fabulous array of overnight (or residential) camps for kids looking for that experience sans parents! Speaking of camps, we know you’ll delight in the Culinary Camp for Kids, as well as a couple of kid-friendly cookbooks in our Culture section. Want to get outdoors this summer with your whole family? Try fishing! Brian Jennings paves the way to getting started in his article on page 46. For more summer options, browse our complete Calendar. You’re sure to find something of interest for the entire family. May and June bring us Mother’s Day and Father’s Day – time to take a moment to embrace the differences in parenting styles while leaving consistency at the forefront. Several local families share their kids’ take on Mom Says, Dad Says, by Amanda Klingman. On a more serious note, this summer, take time to teach your child some fiscal responsibility. We live in a world run by money, where kids need to know the value of the dollar. Sherron Lumley guides parents through the process of starting an allowance in her article on page 11. Speaking of money, the trend in teen employment has taken a nosedive in recent years, but that’s not to say that your teen can’t find the perfect summer job – check out Leaving the Nest for some tips on how you can help guide the teen job search. Amongst all this family-centered summer fun, don’t forget to take some time for yourself, Moms. Check out Adult Time, where Annette Benedetti touches on friendships and girlfriend getaways. New this issue, are the Language and Parenting sections too - check them out! Happy Summer – may you find the balance in all you do!
Enjoy!
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Recently, my 11-year old son came home from school and declared that he is becoming a vegetarian. Is this a healthy option for a child who will be hitting puberty soon? I am worried that he won’t get enough nutrients; what will he eat?
A
: The vegetarian diet, if done correctly, can be incredibly healthy for people of all ages. The two components of his diet that he/you would need to monitor closely would be his protein and iron intake, both of which are commonly obtained from meat. Alternative protein sources that can be found in a vegetarian diet would include, eggs, dairy products, beans, and nuts. Green leafy vegetables and iron-fortified cereals are both excellent sources of iron. We have several dieticians in Bend (a few of which specialize in the nutrition of children) who can help you both navigate this new dietary change to ensure that he is getting exactly what he needs for proper growth and overall health!
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: My seven-month old baby is standing by himself, which I think is very exciting. The other day my mother-in-law exclaimed that it is much too early for him to be standing alone and that his legs will develop incorrectly and can even bow. Should I discourage him from standing up even though he is raring to go?
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: There is a wide spectrum of what is considered “normal” in all areas of child development; including communication, gross motor, fine motor, problem solving, and social-personal. For example, while we consider it “normal” for a child to walk at 12 months, some infants walk as early as 8 months, others as late as 15 months, and they can all end up with appropriate gross motor development. The bowing of legs that we used to see fairly frequently decades ago was from Rickets. There are several different types of Rickets, but they all stem from a deficiency of various vitamins and minerals: including Vitamin D,
Q & A
calcium, and phosphorous. These vitamin and mineral deficiencies cause changes at the growth plate due to deficient mineralization of bone, which can cause bowing of the legs. Infant formulas typically include Vitamin D but breastmilk does not, which is why pediatrician’s now recommend Vitamin D supplementation for breastfed infants. To answer your question, I would encourage your child to continue progressing with his/her gross motor development at their own pace without any concern for their leg development!
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: My kids love to be outdoors from morning to night all summer long, but I worry about too much sun exposure. If we are diligent about water and sunscreen, do I need to worry?
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: We are so lucky here in Central Oregon to have beautiful weather and countless outdoor activities during the summer months! You are correct to be concerned about your children’s skin, as we know that excessive sun exposure is a major risk factor for skin cancer. If you follow these strict recommendations, then your child’s skin will be as protected as possible. We should really wear sunscreen on sun-exposed areas year-round. However, it is particularly important during the summer months. Your sunscreen needs to be SPF 30 or higher. Application 30 minutes before sun exposure is necessary to allow for the formation of an appropriate protective film on the skin. You need to reapply every 2 hours. However, if your child is sweating or playing in the water, they need to reapply every 8090 minutes. Sometimes it is easier to have your child in clothing which is UPF 40 or greater and a wide-brimmed hat to prevent the need for such frequent reapplication. Also, avoidance of sun exposure during the peak hours of 10am to 2pm can make sun protection easier. In terms of water intake, I always recommend that children are drinking enough water so that they need to urinate every 1-2 hours when they are being particularly active. I hope this helps to allow your family a safe and fun summer! n
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By the
Little Gardens
An edible children’s garden to grow in Central Oregon
Numbers
Source: “Organic Gardening in Central Oregon” www.juniperandsage.com
Easy to grow, fun for kids Lettuce
When to plant: May 15 and later Time to grow: 30 to 40 days
Carrots
When to plant: May 15 to June 15 (for a fall crop) Growing time: 50 to 80 days
Radishes
When to plant: May 15 to June 15 Time to grow: 20 to 30 days
Bush Beans When to plant: June 1 Growing time: 40 to 65 days
According to the National Gardening Association: 35% of all households in America garden (42 million households)
54% of gardeners are female
55%
believe gardening should be school curriculum
73% get gardening
instruction from seed packets
Sunflowers Time to grow: 30 days When to plant: late May
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Grants for Youth Gardening
Gardening at every age
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Age
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Scarecrow history
9 to 12
Age
Age
6 to 8
3 to 5
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n exploration, planting seeds, watching the garden grown
n planning, planting, making markers, getting messy, harvesting
n garden as science and art, learning, planning, planting, harvesting
n taking pride, cooking and meal planning, launching summer businesses
“Kojiki,” Japan’s oldest book features the all-knowing scarecrow, Kuebiko
1852: “Feathertop,” by Nathanial Hawthorne
1939: “The Wizard of Oz” scarecrow, played by Ray Bolger
2016: Scarecrow
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By Sherron Lumley
Teaching Children Financial Skills
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n its simplest form, a weekly allowance combined with communication can help children learn how to balance savings and spending. Once children are old enough to understand the concept of money, and that occurs at about age six, they begin to develop financial habits. From this young age and throughout the tweens and teens, allowances provide money management lessons to last a lifetime. Currently, in the U.S., one-third of Americans have no savings, according to U.S. News and World Report. A Google Consumer Survey in 2015 also found that 62 percent of Americans had less than $1,000 in savings. Today, using an allowance to teach children how to be financially successful is a much needed new
spin on a familiar tradition. Although 60 percent of parents give their children allowances, there may be as many theories about the practice as there are parents. Fortunately, parenting experts and financial professionals are now tackling the question to take the guess work out of allowances for parents.
Spend, save, share
An age-old rule of thumb is to save 10 percent of income. However, a broader-minded “spend, share, save” policy is recommended for children’s allowances by author Peggy Houser, a Denver financial planner and author of the book, “How to Teach Children About Money.” She advocates dividing allowances equally between saving, spending and sharing. This Continues BENDNEST.COM | SUMMER 2016 | 11
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plan recommends that allowance be divided into three parts: one-third for immediate spending, one-third saved, and one-third ear-marked for compassionate giving. Parents can help foster natural generosity in children by allowing the child to choose a charity or cause for the funds. In February 2016, Ron Lieber, personal finance columnist for The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal released his new book, “The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money.” He says good parenting means talking about money with kids, who are very aware of money and have many questions about it. Allowances are a tremendous way to help children understand the nuances of not just basic financial lessons, but also about what the family values, he says.
What to avoid
Pediatrician James Sears, consulted by Web M.D., says using an allowance as motivation and payment for household chores is not good family policy. “Kids have chores to do because they’re part of the family,” he says. Tying chores to an allowance creates an unhealthy sense of entitlement that everyday responsibilities will be paid. Teaching children the value of work without linking the allowance to chores may seem difficult. Yet, this is increasingly recommended by family financial experts. “Allowances and family chores have different purposes,” says Jon Gallo, a family financial consultant. “Family chores are chores children do because they are members of the family.” Neale Godfrey, founder of the Children’s Financial Network, says that children’s chores should be divided into two categories. Some should be considered citizen of the household chores, and not paid. Others fall into the category of work for pay. Neale says putting toys away would be a citizen of the household chore, but doing laundry could be a work for pay chore. Gallo says washing the car is an extra chore, and it would be appropriate to let children earn money when they do things beyond the regular household chores. Other allowance snags to avoid include setting the allowance too low and not requiring any planning for spending. Also, starting the allowance too late may work against forming good economic habits. There is also a bit of a gender bias to avoid. Investment company T. Rowe Price found that 58 percent of boys versus 50 percent of girls say they talk with their parents about finance. Boys are more likely to believe they are good with money than girls (45 percent versus 38 percent), according to the study.
Camp Startup is another financial skills camp, emphasizing entrepreneurship and business management with mock portfolios and business plans.
What allowances should cover
Allowances should be age appropriate and shouldn’t be used to cover essentials, such as food and clothing. Giving children some freedom about how to spend money on smaller non-essential items informs their experience about budgeting wisely and setting aside funds for larger purchases. Allowances should increase with age and autonomy. For example, an older child’s allowance may include enough for outings with friends, whereas younger children’s purchases will likely be made with a parent present. Follow-through is very important. Children should know the parameters of what the allowance is expected to cover and what day of the week it will be received. An allowance is a means of teaching income management to help children prepare for the financial decisions they will make in the future, and is yet another skill parents can help thier children master. n
Spend + Save + Share
The next level
“Kids need an allowance so they can practice using money,” says Elisabeth Donati, author of “The Ultimate Allowance” and creator of money management summer camps. Two top money camps for kids include Camp Millionaire and Wall Street Summer Camp. Camp Millionaire focuses on wealth principles, including managing risk, and also offers a three-day workshop for teens called “Moving Out.” Wall Street Summer Camp includes field trips to financial districts and other hands-on applications.
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Friendly? Firm? What’s A Parent to Do?
Parenting
By Edie Jones
F
riendly and Firm: do these sound like two opposite concepts? In parenting, the term refers to the manner (friendly) in which we stay firm in what we want, expect or require of our children. Adults know they respond more positively when asked to do something in a respectful, pleasant manner instead of by a command or a demand. Approaching kids in the same manner can have many positive benefits. Giving choices is one of the ways we show respect while also teaching decision-making skills. When you can, offer a couple of choices, keeping in mind that there is always a third choice. If they are unable to choose, Mom or Dad will choose. If it’s taking too long, or they’re unable to decide, it’s time to step in and be firm.
If rules are involved, present only the ones that are needed, revising them as your child matures. Keep in mind they don’t have to be the same for all of the children in your family, letting age and development guide you as to what’s needed. A way to help pre-school and elementary age children understand there may be exceptions to a rule, is to play the “never, sometimes, always” game. Let’s say you want to establish certain house rules (i.e. We don’t eat in the living room. Toys are put away when play is finished. Homework is finished before TV, etc.) Write each of these on a separate piece of paper and place them in a paper bag. In turn, have each of your kids draw one out, read it aloud and say whether it is a “never,” “sometime” or “always” rule. It may be that eating in the living room is a “sometime” rule, since popcorn is allowed while watching a movie on Saturday night. Or, homework finished before TV applies Monday through Thursday but not Friday through Sunday. “No jumping on the furniture” could easily be a “never” rule where “showing respect” is an “always” rule. Allow your kids to come up with contributions. You’ll probably be surprised as to what they throw into the mix.
Giving choices is one of the ways we show respect while also teaching decision-making skills.
The younger your child, the harder it may be for them to make a choice. Toddlers may understand there are two choices, however, they may not be able to choose between one or the other.
A story I share in my book Raising Kids With Love, Honor and Respect; Recipes for Success tells how a twoyear-old was grocery shopping with his mom and requested a Popsicle. She thought that would be fine and pushed the cart over to the case where he could see the array of choices. Looking and looking he became more and more agitated trying to decide. Mom tried to help by making suggestions, “How about a purple, yellow, or an orange one?” Nothing was acceptable. Finally, feeling enough time had gone by, she pushed away from the case saying, “It’s just too hard to decide today. Maybe tomorrow.” Expecting a melt down she was caught off guard when he calmed down and relaxed. He just wasn’t able to choose when there were that many choices. A better way to have approached the request might have been, “Would you like a green one?” before they got to the display case.
I’m not saying to let your kids “rule the roost.” It’s important to know what limits are needed and important to enforce them. If bedtime is at 8 use words like, “What time is bedtime?” “That’s right, and what time is it right now?” This allows the clock to be the “boss” and gives you the opportunity to follow up with, “I know. I’d love to keep playing, too. We’ll just have to finish the game tomorrow. Leave it set up and we’ll be sure we have time.” Then, move everyone toward your pre-established bedtime routine, following the directions of the clock. When staying firm, a phrase that’s helpful for parents to remember is to “stay matter of fact.” Avoid the emotional roller coaster that keeps kids challenging you. Think of how much power they have when they “push your buttons” or cause you to behave in ways you regret. A negative parent/child cycle (They behave, you respond. You behave, they respond. And on it goes.) can be cut short if we just remember to stick to the facts of the situation and avoid the emotions that set things off. Keeping rules simple and having only the ones that are needed will help create a friendly and firm parent. Presenting the limits needed in a positive, clear manner and striving for consistency will do much to help your children behave as you desire and expect. n BENDNEST.COM | SUMMER 2016 | 15
MEET THE
CAMPERS By Paul Bacon
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regon kids have dozens of camps to choose from this summer, some of which offer overnight, or “residential” experiences. The most popular residential session length nationwide is one week, according to Rhonda Mickelson, Director of Standards for the American Camp Association (ACA). Mickelson said a growing trend in camping is to “emphasize connections with nature while disconnecting from technology.” Central Oregon hosts more than ten residential camps covering the gamut of interests, including outdoor learning, Christian community, and even STEM education served up with a “Harry Potter” theme. Below is a variety of featured Oregon camps. More camps can be found online by searching within the ACA website (www.acacamps.org), which also provides tips about how to select a camp and how to help children cope with homesickness. n
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Photo from Big Lake Youth Camp
Central Oregon residential camps offer a wide variety of experiences
Big Lake Youth Camp LOCATION: Main campus: Big Lake. Other locations include Smith Rock State Park, Lincoln City and Deschutes River CAMP CONCEPT: Our campers have the opportunity to try exciting outdoor activities, meet new friends, experience a positive Christian environment, and have fun with extraordinary staff as their leaders. This year we also have three different camp programs for grieving kids and their parents. ACTIVITIES: archery, art, backpacking, canoeing, digital photography, horsemanship, mountain biking, rafting, rock climbing, sailing, soccer, wakeboarding and other water sports
Camp Tamarack LOCATION: Dark Lake and Deschutes National Forest CAMP CONCEPT: Kids get to be kids out in nature, learning, bonding, discovering, and having fun. Campers live in rustic cabins that house six to eight children, and our programs are age-specific to bring out everyone’s best. Younger campers are closely supervised with bedtime routines to help them feel comfortable sleeping away from home. Older campers discover more challenging activities and leadership opportunities.
Photo from Big Lake Youth Camp
Coolest Things About Camp: We offer friendship, encouragement, adventure, and enough fun to make memories for a lifetime.
AGES:
Youth camps for ages 7-17. Family camps for all ages.
OPERATED BY:
Oregon Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
MAIN OFFICE:
Gladstone
CONTACT:
(503)850-3562 office@biglake.org www.biglake.org
Coolest Things About Camp: Set in a magical forested setting, days end with evening campfires, skits, singing, laughter and gorgeous sunsets.
AGES:
9 to 13 years old
OPERATED BY:
Camp Tamarack
MAIN OFFICE:
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CONTACT:
(541)633-9847 charlie@camptamarack.com www.camptamarack.com
ACTIVITIES: Art projects, swimming, boating, archery, sports and games
Camp Taloali LOCATION: 111 acres of forest and fields adjacent to the North Santiam river in Stayton CAMP CONCEPT: Our camp theme is based upon the “Harry Potter” book series. Our approach is a mix of theme-based camping experiences, outdoor STEM education, and general fun. Our goal is for campers to discover more about themselves through our summer-friendly educational approach. ACTIVITIES: Disc golf (18-hole premiere tournament course), archery, low ropes, rock climbing, swimming, arts and crafts, trail hiking, and totem pole building. Also, environmental education, watershed science and forestry.
Coolest Things About Camp: There is a quidditch match, which you can’t miss, and campers can create their own wands. We have a leader-in-training program for older campers.
AGES:
6-17 years old
OPERATED BY:
Camp Taloali, Inc.
MAIN OFFICE:
Stayton
CONTACT:
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Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp LOCATION: Government Camp, Mt. Hood National Forest CAMP CONCEPT: A traditional “sleep over” camp experience for children and adults with disabilities. We are committed to providing recreational opportunities through quality adapted programming, with trained and experienced staff. A partnership with Portland State University, allows us to offer a one-to-one camper-to-counselor ratio. ACTIVITIES: Zipline, climbing wall, high adventure elements, fishing, swimming, horseback riding, canoeing, white water rafting, arts and crafts, hiking
Northwest Outward Bound School LOCATION: Central Oregon: Three Sisters Wilderness Area, Mt. Jefferson, Smith Rock State Park, Deschutes River CAMP CONCEPT: We provide outdoor education and prepare students of all ages and circumstances with the strength of character and determination they need to thrive in the classroom, in the workplace, in the family and in the world. Our courses are designed and delivered by a community of the industry’s most skilled and dedicated educators.
Coolest Things About Camp: We cover 62% of the actual cost of camp for our campers. It costs $3,400 to provide a camper one week of adapted programming at MHKC, and camp families pay $1,300.
AGES:
10 years and older
OPERATED BY:
Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp
MAIN OFFICE:
Portland
CONTACT:
(503)452-7416 info@mhkc.org www.mhkc.org
Coolest Things About Camp: Lush forests, with some of the tallest trees on earth, and volcanic mountain landscapes are the classrooms where the Northwest Outward Bound School provide exciting learning opportunities.
AGES:
12-13, 14-16, 16-18
OPERATED BY:
Outward Bound
MAIN OFFICE:
Portland, OR; Redmond, OR
CONTACT:
(503)946-3404 www.nwobs.org
ACTIVITIES: whitewater rafting, mountaineering, backpacking, rock climbing, canoeing, service
Suttle Lake Camp LOCATION: Suttle Lake, 14 miles west of Sisters CAMP CONCEPT: Faith-based ACTIVITIES: Christian community, faith formation, canoeing / kayaking, hiking, crafts, archery, swimming, ecology, outdoor living skills
Coolest Things About Camp: After a fun week, campers bring home more than dirty laundry. They bring smiles, life-long memories, appreciation of nature, decision making skills, spiritual growth, confidence and a sense of self-worth.
AGES:
Youngest campers have completed first grade. Oldest campers are 12th-graders.
OPERATED BY:
United Methodist Church of Oregon & Idaho, in partnership with the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon
MAIN OFFICE:
Sisters
CONTACT:
(541)595-6663 suttlelake@gocamping.org www.gocamping.org
Photo by John Calogero Northwest Outward Bound
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“I love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck.” – DAD
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By Amanda Klingman | Photos by Marina Koslow Photography
xperts often preach consistency when it comes to parenting. While there is certainly a lot to be said for being on the same page when it comes to the big stuff like rules and discipline, orchestrating the family routine oftentimes leads to inconsistency and occasionally, even total chaos. Let’s be honest, moms and dads, communicate and show their love in different ways. When messages about the important things like boundaries are solid though, kids can learn to appreciate nuances in parenting styles, the things that make Mom and Dad unique. In celebration of Mother’s and Father’s Day, Bend Nest salutes parents who know the value of both consistency and individuality. Here are some local kids who shared a little about Mom and Dad with us.
Knox Family Scott, Robie, Audrina (5), Louisa (2) Bend Nest: If you were to spend an entire day watching movies with Mommy, what would you watch? Audrina Knox: Inside Out and Barbie. BN: What would you watch with Daddy? AK: We would only watch Ducks games, nothing else. That is what Daddy watches. BN: When you go to the store with Mommy, what kinds of things does she usually buy? AK: Pears, carrots and pasta. BN: What kinds of things does Daddy usually buy at the grocery store? AK: Ice cream, potato chips and chicken. BN: What is Mommy’s favorite thing to make for dinner? AK: Pasta. BN: What is Daddy’s favorite thing to make for dinner? AK: Steak. 20 | SUMMER 2016 | BENDNEST.COM
BN: What do you think Mommy’s perfect Mother’s Day would be and what gift would you give her? AK: Staying home with me and playing together. I would give her a hug. BN: What do you think Daddy’s perfect Father’s Day would be and what gift would you give him? AK: Getting a foot massage. I would give him a hug too. BN: Is there anything special that Mommy says to you often? AK: Just, “I love you”. BN: Is there anything special that Daddy says to you often? AK: “I love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck”!
BN: What do you think daddy’s perfect Father’s Day would be and what gift would you give him? AK: Getting a foot massage. I would give him a hug too. BN: Is there anything special that mommy says to you often? AK: Just, “I love you”. BN: Is there anything special that daddy says to you often? AK: “I love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck”!
Harris Family Geoff, MaryLea, Emma (13), Claire (9)
Bend Nest: What would a day in front of the TV with Mom consist of? Emma & Claire: We would wear our PJ’s and have popcorn and jelly beans and watch Downton Abbey. That is our favorite show! And, she would probably have us to a craft while we were watching. BN: What would a day in front of the TV with Dad consist of? Emma & Claire: Popcorn, chips and a Star Wars Marathon! BN: What kind of advice does Mom have about boys? Emma: She tells us that they are pretty much gross and creepy and not to worry about them until we are older. BN: What does Dad have to say about boys? Emma: Dad says to “Steer clear” and that boys try to be cool when they really aren’t. He does say that boys get smarter when they are older though. BN: What kinds of things does Mom do to embarrass you? Emma & Claire: One time, Mom put on a pair of Claire’s tiny hot pink gloves with giant bows on them and walked around
the store waiving at strangers saying “Yoohoo, Yoohoo” in a high pitched voice. We were being grumpy so she wanted to embarrass us - and it worked! BN: What does Dad like to do to embarrass you? Emma & Claire: He’s not embarrassing. BN: What do you think Mom’s perfect Mother’s Day would be like and what sort of gift would you give her? Emma & Claire: She would like to hang out at home with us but also have some time to herself for her art. She loves anything vintage! BN: What do you think Dad’s perfect Father’s Day would be like and what sort of gift would you give him? Emma & Claire: Dad likes to be out and about so we would probably go hiking or biking and go to lunch to somewhere like Pilot Butte Burger or Nancy P’s. We like to get him funny Star Wars T-shirts. BN: Do Mom and Dad have any special sayings or phrases that they tell you often? Emma & Claire: We have a family motto that applies to all of us: “We can do hard things”.
“We can do hard things” – MOM & DAD
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Killett Family Beau, Anne, Caleb (10), Christopher (8)
Bend Nest: How does your mom feel about you guys eating junk food? Caleb and Christopher: She lets us eat some, but n ot very much. BN: How does Dad feel about letting you have junk food? Caleb and Christopher: We are way more likely to get junk food from Dad, especially candy and chips. He just took us to ice cream to celebrate our last day of hockey. BN: Ice cream before lunch? Caleb and Christopher: Yep! BN: If you were to have a movie marathon with your mom, what would you watch? Caleb and Christopher: The Rocky movies for sure! She loves Rocky. BN: That is awesome. What kind of movie marathon would you have with Dad? Caleb and Christopher: Old James Bond movies and The Matrix. BN: What does your mom do to embarrass you? Caleb and Christopher: Nothing really. BN: Does Dad do anything in particular to embarrass you? Caleb and Christopher: He farts a ton!
“Be awesome. Be excellent.”
BN: What would an ideal Father’s Day look like for your dad? Caleb and Christopher: Golfing and watching golf on TV. Sometimes, he makes up an excuse that his knee hurts when we go skiing so he can stay home and watch golf. BN: What do you think Dad would like as a Father’s Day gift? Caleb and Christopher: He’d love a new house but we’d probably get him a shirt. BN: What would Mom love to do on Mother’s Day and what gift would you get her? Caleb and Christopher: She likes for us to cook for her and bring her breakfast in bed. She really likes flowers and shoes. BN: Who gives you more chores, Mom or Dad? Caleb and Christopher:They both give us chores, but Mom makes us shower a lot more than Dad does. BN: Do Mom and Dad have any special sayings? Caleb and Christopher: Mom says, “Be awesome. Be excellent!” Dad says, “Different is good, same is lame!”
– MOM
“Different is good, same is lame!” – DAD
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Bite of Bend June 17-19 MAY 7
MAY 11
MAY 13
Family Block Party Lego
LEARN - Wear your PJs for stories, songs and crafts that develop early literacy skills. Ages 3-5 years. Downtown Public Library | Free | deschuteslibrary.org
Audubon Society Bird Walk
PLAY - All ages welcome. Read! Build! Play! The sky is the limit! Downtown Public Library | Free deschuteslibrary.org
MAY 7 Weekend Workshop: Art Studio ART - Learn how to paint from professional Base Camp Studio art facilitators! This special weekend workshop brings in experts to highlight the styles and techniques of some of the artistic greats who found success during the Great Depression. The High Desert Museum | Members $10, nonmembers $15 | highdesertmuseum.org
MAY 8 Lava Tube Cave Tours NATURE - These large, cool lava tube caves are fun and fascinating for the whole family. Outfitted with helmets and headlamps, our guides will help you discover secret rooms, great cave history and what lives and grows in the caves. Tours depart daily at 9:00am and 1:30pm. Wanderlust Tours | $75 per adult $55 for children 11 and under | wanderlusttours.com
MAY 8 Close To You: The Music Of The Carpenters MUSIC - Lisa Rock and her 6-piece band are bringing the music of The Carpenters back to the stage with their spot-on renditions of Carpenters classics. Tower Theater | Reserved Seating $18, $33, $43 towertheatre.org
MAY 11 Downtown Culinary Walking Tours FOOD – This walking tour of Downtown Bend visits locally and family owned coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, food carts, shops, breweries and more. You get to sip, sample and stroll your way through the tour and meet and talk with some of the owners learning firsthand what makes these gastronomic stars so special. The Well Traveled Fork | $50/person welltraveledfork.com
MAY 11 AND 12 Plant Prints LEARN - Green, red, yellow, orange—plant colors span the rainbow. They’re pretty to look at, but also provide us with so much, including food and oxygen. High Desert Museum | $10 member $15 Non-member highdesertmuseum.org
MAY 12 Recycle in Style with Marianne Prodehl CREATE - Marianne creates her entire line of jewelry from reworking pieces of found metal objects. Explore the endless possibilities of re-purposing scrap metal by learning techniques of cutting, sculpting and refining metal from silver and brass trays, recycled copper and copper electrical wire, old necklaces and a plethora of other found objects. The Workhouse | $65 | theworkhousebend.org
NATURE - This free two-hour bird walk is guided by an expert from the Audubon Society The walk is appropriate for all ages, from novice to experienced avian expert. Groups will meet at 10am at the Ticket Mill in the Old Mill District, where binoculars are available for check out. Old Mill | Free 541-241-2190 for more info
MAY 13 Farm and Ranch Tour FOOD - Do you know where your food comes from? Do you know if the animals have been raised with kindness and compassion? Do you know what it takes to grow sustainable, organic produce that is free of chemical pesticides and fertilizers? Join in the fun on this informative tour. The Well Traveled Fork | $65/person welltraveledfork.com
MAY 13 Moonlight & Starlight Snowshoe Tours NATURE - Discover the Cascades under the bright moonlight reflecting off the white snow, and look for signs of animals in their nocturnal wonderland! Wanderlust Tours runs monthly moonlight snowshoe trips for the few nights surrounding each full moon from November to May. Wanderlust Tours | $85 per person wanderlusttours.com
MAY 18 AND 19 Kids Curate CREATE - If you could create any kind of museum or exhibit, what would it be? Build a model exhibit
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Calendar showcasing your own artwork. Make walls move and heads turn. High Desert Museum | Members $10 per child, Nonmembers $15 per child | highdesertmuseum.org
MAY 20 Mommy Mingle 2016 an Event for Moms! EVENT – To benefit Family Access Network Raffle, Shopping, Local Mom Resources, Food and Drinks, Door Prizes, 6:00pm - 8:30pm. babyPHASES | Free
MAY 21 Saturday Shop for a Cause EVENT – Local Vendor Booths together with babyPHASES will donate 10% of all Sales to Family Access Network, 11:00am - 6:00pm. babyPHASES | Free
MAY 21 Pole Pedal Paddle SPORTS - The Pole Pedal Paddle is a relay with six legs including alpine skiing/snowboarding, cross-country skiing, biking, running, canoeing/kayaking/stand up paddle boarding, & sprinting to the finish! You can do it all yourself or be part of a team or pair. MBSEF | See website for registration Information pppbend.com
MAY 21 & 22 SHARC Season Opener SWIM – All outdoor pools and waterslides will be open from 10am to 4pm. SHARC|$5 with donation of three cans of food sunriversharc.com
MAY 27 Audubon Society Bird Walk NATURE - This free two-hour bird walk is guided by an expert from the Audubon Society The walk is appropriate for all ages, from novice to experienced avian expert. Groups will meet at 10am at the Ticket Mill in the Old Mill District, where binoculars are available for check out. Old Mill | Free 541-241-2190 for more info
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whether they are awake or asleep. Come see the otters in their new home and learn what makes this animal well adapted to its aquatic habitat. High Desert Museum | $10 member $15 non-member highdesertmuseum.org
MAY 28 Happy Girls Bend Half Marathon, 5k, 10k, and Happy Little Kids Run SPORTS - Featuring a NEW COURSE for the Half Marathon! The scenic route starting along the Deschutes River is ideal for beginners and competitors. Terrain includes a mix of gentle trails, groomed paths and paved surfaces, the best of all worlds! Bring your daughter, sister, aunt, mom or best friend and make it a fabulous holiday weekend in Bend. See website for registration Information happygirlsrun.com
Kid’s Mini Pole Pedal Paddle
MAY 29
SPORTS - In this miniature version of the Pole Pedal Paddle, kids raft, run, bike, and complete an obstacle course in a 5-person relay. MBSEF | See website for registration Information www.mbsef.org/events/us-bank-kids-mini-ppp $10 per child non-members $15
Dog Day in May
MAY 25 AND 26
FESTIVAL - Start the day with the Bark for Life 5K Poker Dog Walk/Run starting at 10am, then join the canine festivities in the Village, including amateur dog talent contests, Humane Society adoptions and vendors offering a range of canine products and services. Village at Sunriver | Free | villageatsunriver.com
You Otter Love It! LEARN - Otters sleep 12 hours a day, but we love them
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76th Annual Sisters Rodeo June 8-11
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JUNE 5
JUNE 15
Pond Skimming
Heaven Can Wait 5k
The Bear Factory
EVENT - The goal is to make it across the 100-foot long pond without wiping out (and there will be plenty of that!) Winners will be determined based on the combined score of two runs. Mt Bachelor Ski Resort | $25 to compete, free to watch! | mtbachelor.com
RUN - Each year on National Cancer Survivors Day, the first Sunday in June, the Heaven Can Wait 5K draws thousands to Bend’s Drake Park with a shared mission to raise funds for Sara’s Project, a fund of St. Charles Foundation, that provides education, early detection and support services to ease the challenges of breast cancer for people in Central and Eastern Oregon. Near Downtown Bend | See website for registration foundation.stcharleshealthcare.org/Events/HeavenCan-Wait
WORKSHOP - We’re excited to bring you the official Bear Factory stuffed animal collection. Choose from a variety of animals to hand stuff and then choose an outfit to give your animal its own unique style! Sunriver Resort | $25 per animal | $15 per outfit sunriver-resort.com
JUNE 2 Breastfeeding Support Group LEARN - Lactation consultants will be on hand from St. Charles and WIC to weigh babies and answer questions. All are welcome, including partners and siblings. Central Oregon Locavore | Free centraloregonlocavore.org
JUNE 3 First Friday Art Walk ART - Come join us as we celebrate First Friday Art Walk with a wide assortment of local artists. Local beverages, food, and music are always on the agenda; demos and other fun surprises are always a possibility! Downtown Bend | Free
JUNE 3 Bend Elks Baseball SPORTS - The Wooden Bat League is a college summer league that allows star college players a chance to be spotted by big league talent scouts. Tonight’s game is against Corvallis. Vince Genna Stadium | See website for ticket Information | bendelks.com
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JUNE 8 - 11 76th Annual Sisters Rodeo EVENT - Sisters Rodeo has the highest purse in the nation, drawing top competitors from afar. World champions return year after year, making the Sisters Rodeo part of their annual schedule. From a buckaroo breakfast to Xtreme Bulls, this rodeo has it all! Sisters Rodeo Grounds | See website for ticket Information | sistersrodeo.com
JUNE 14 Paint Your Own Pottery ART - You don’t have to be Picasso to paint your own pottery! It’s fun, relaxing and easy. Start by picking out a piece of pottery, then choose your colors and decide on a design. We will then fire your masterpiece for a ceramic souvenir. Sunriver Resort | $10-$40 depending on pottery item selected | sunriver-resort.com
JUNE 15 TO AUGUST 31 Tie-Dye CRAFT - Create your own groovy design with colorful dyes on some of our newest Sunriver swag! Choose from Sunriver Resort logoed men’s and women’s t-shirts, kids t-shirts and more. We will provide a cotton t-shirt or you can bring your own 100% cotton dye-able t-shirt. Sunriver Resort | $20 Sunriver Resort T-shirt, $15 Bring your own T-shirt | sunriver-resort.com
JUNE 17 - 19 Bite of Bend FESTIVAL - The Bite of Bend is a three-day celebration of food and drink in downtown Bend. Join in the festivities Friday night through Sunday. It’s a full weekend devoted to Central Oregon’s food scene, celebrating the “Bite” of restaurateurs from all over the region! Downtown Bend | Admission is Free | biteofbend.com
JUNE 18 Dog Gone Run RUN - The Dog Gone Run is a dog-friendly 5K run/ walk in Bend’s Riverbend Park, benefiting BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond. The Dog Gone Run kicks off
NorthWest Crossing Saturday Market BrightSide’s Pet Pawlooza, a pet friendly event featuring vendor booths, dog exhibitions, music, a beer garden and an awesome raffle. Riverbend Park See website for registration Information brightsideanimals.org/events/dog-gone-run/
(4th—5th grade), Out of this World (2nd—3rd grade), Wildlife Care (4th—5th grade) High Desert Museum | Members $170, non-members $195 | highdesertmuseum.org
JUNE 18 -SEPTEMBER
CAMP - SummerKids is for young people, Kindergarten through 6th Grade. From 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, we offer theme-based camps all summer long. Your child will learn valuable communication, teamwork, and leadership skills as they play, create, and have fun with their friends–new and old. campfireco.org/summerkids/
NorthWest Crossing Saturday Farmer’s Market FOOD - A ripe selection of the region’s best organic artisans in produce, meats, baked goods, skincare and other lifestyle products available for you to explore. The participating vendors, musicians and restaurants this season personify our superior quality of life in Bend. Northwest Crossing | Free www.c3events.com/upcoming-events/northwest_ crossing_saturday_farmers_market
JUNE 20 - 23 Garden Clay ART - Have fun playing in the “mud” as you create fun things for your garden. Bird feeders, flower pots, toad houses, troll bridges or wind chimes could be decorating your backyard at the end of this camp. Art Station | $95 artscentraloregon.org/artstation/classes
JUNE 20 -AUGUST Summer Camp! Kids Camp CAMP – Join in on the fun at the High Desert Museum with various weekly camps to keep the kids engaged and learning throughout the summer. Creature Collage (K—1st grade), Picture the World! (2nd—3rd grade),Wild Lenses
JUNE 20 – AUGUST Campfire Kids Summer Camps
JUNE 24 Angry Birdies LEARN - Turn off your app and launch into real world projectile motion and impact force. Join us as we investigate the physics of flight and recreate the slingshot scenarios from this popular game. Watch out pigs, here we come! Grades 1 -2, 9:30 – 3:30 Bend Science Station | $75 | Bendsciencestation.org
JUNE 25 Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals MUSIC - Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals will follow up their triumphant reunion tour last summer with Call It What It Is, their first new studio album in over eight years to be released in April. Les Schwab Amphitheater | $47.50 plus fees www.bendconcerts.com/events
JUNE 27 Incredible Invertebrates LEARN - Ever been hugged by a walking stick? Want to hold a jellyfish? Come study cnidarians, annelids, arthropods and echinoderms as we investigate some of the amazing creatures that make up 97% of all animal species. Grades 1 -2, 9:30 – 3:30 Bend Science Station | $75 | Bendsciencestation.org
JUNE 27 - 30 Fantastical Papier Mache ART - Let’s take an adventure in 3-D! We’ll get slimy and messy in this class using paper and paste to create a zany character or fantasy creature. Ages 6 - 8 Art Station | $95 artscentraloregon.org/artstation/classes/
JULY 1 First Friday Art Walk ART - Come join us as we celebrate First Friday Art Walk with a wide assortment of local artists. Local beverages, food, and music are always on the agenda; demos and other fun surprises are always a possibility! Downtown Bend | Free
JULY 4 Pet Parade & Old Fashioned Festival EVENT - As Bend’s largest parade, the Pet Parade has been held since 1932 and kicks off another fun-filled July 4th at 10:00 a.m., downtown. Everyone is welcome to participate and no registration is necessary. Downtown Bend | Free
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Vern Patrick Saturday Market ONE DAY ONLY
because kids don’t come with instructions
Saturday, June 11 from 12-4pm at Vern Patrick Elementary School 3001 SW Obsidian Avenue, Redmond Supporting Family Fun and Entrepreneurs of ALL ages! Homemade Goods, Jewelry, Food, Raffles, Live Music, Free Ice Cream
Do you do crafting, artistry, independent sales or a food truck? Booths available for $25. Email anna.brown@redmondschools.org for information Call the Family Resource Center of Central Oregon 541-389-5468 or visit www.frconline.org
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JULY 11 – 29
Toddlin’ Tales
(MONDAYS AND FRIDAYS)
LEARN - For children 18-36 months. Participation stories and movement rhymes to enhance social and language development Downtown Bend Library | Free | deschuteslibrary.org
Comics at Dudley’s
JULY 7 – AUGUST 11 (THURSDAYS)
Munch N Music EVENT - Enjoying its 26th anniversary in 2016, the Drake Park Munch & Music free concert series continues to be a summertime favorite. The weekly series provides the community of Central Oregon with a great chance to enjoy the arts, outstanding food and free music. Drake Park | Free
JULY 8 - 10 Bend Summer Festival FESTIVAL – In its 25th year, the Bank of Cascades Bend Summer Festival features fine artists and craftspeople, artisans and performers, and three stages of some of the best regional and national blues, rock and jazz. Downtown Bend | Free c3events.com/upcoming-events/bank_of_the_ cascades_bend_summer_festival
DRAW - We’ll cover every stage of comic book development, crafting story arcs, character development, layouts, etc., 11:30am-1:00pm Dudley’s Bookshop Café, Downtown | Free drop-in to check out the class, $150 per series 646-763-3091 for more info
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For the most up-to-date calendar, Bend Nest recommends checking out the Kids Stuff section of the Source Weekly in print or online, bendsource.com. Have fun!
Deschutes Dash Weekend SPORTS - The Deschutes Dash Sports Festival at the Old Mill District, is recognized as one of the most spectator-friendly, multi-sport venues in the Pacific Northwest! Bring the whole family out to compete or watch the race this summer. Riverbend Park | see website for registration Information | deschutesdash.com/
form and shape using mixed media, wood, wire, found objects and recycled materials. Art Station | See online for prices artscentraloregon.org/artstation/classes
JULY 19-22
Cascade Cycling Classic
JULY 20 - 24
LEARN - Hop on the Hogwarts Express and concoct chemical potions with Snape, care for magical critters with Hagrid, observe herbological wonders with Professor Sprout, and experience the physics of Quidditch. Grades 3-5 Bend Science Station | $275 | Bendsciencestation.org
SPORTS - The longest consecutively run elite stage race in the country, the CCC attracts most of North America’s top cyclists and teams to Central Oregon. The quality of the race courses, the beauty of the terrain, and the fun atmosphere of the race has made it a perennial favorite among cyclists and local spectators. Downtown Bend | Free to watch
Turf Tunes
JUL 18 - 21
JUL 25 -28
MUSIC – Come join the fun at these all ages music concerts and variety shows. SHARC’s John Gray Amphitheater|Free sunriversharc.com
Sculpture
JULY 10 – AUGUST 21 (SUNDAYS)
Hogwarts Summer Academy
Animal Hybrids
ART - The sky is the limit in this wildly fun building camp! Working from your drawings, learn the fundamentals of
ART - Challenge yourself to blend the bizarre, cute and ferocious. Make clay animals using hand-building techniques including slabs, coils, pinch pots and extruded tubes. Art Station | $95 artscentraloregon.org/artstation/classes
AUGUST 2 – 5 Slam Dunk Sports Science LEARN - You don’t need to be LeBron James or Russell Wilson to learn the science behind some of the most popular sports. Determine the best padding for a football helmet, measure your hang time, launch lacrosse balls, and put friction to the test as we climb at Smith Rock. *Additional cost covers special field trips. Grades 3-5 Bend Science Station | $300 | Bendsciencestation.org
Pet Parade July 4
Photo by Randy Robertson
AUGUST 2-SEPTEMBER 4 Twilight Cinema FILM – Join us for outdoor family movie nights every Tuesday and Saturday nights. Village at Sunriver and John Gray Amphitheater | Free sunriversharc.com
AUG 5 First Friday Art Walk
Bite of Bend June 17-19
High Desert Summer Camp! June 20-August
ART - Come join us as we celebrate First Friday Art Walk with a wide assortment of local artists. Local beverages, food, and music are always on the agenda; demos and other fun surprises are always a possibility! Downtown Bend | Free
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ou’ve heard about “baby sign” but may not know what all the fuss is about. Why use sign language when your baby passed her hearing screening? And if you’re short on time and sleep and patience, why sink your energy into something non-essential? The truth is that there probably won’t be any long-term benefits to using sign with your child, unless they are hearing impaired or have some other difficulty using spoken language. But for any child who is not talking fluently yet, using baby sign can help them communicate earlier and better. And parents appreciate being able to understand those early communication attempts and avoid a few of their child’s frustration meltdowns. Here are three reasons baby sign can help speed up communication with your child:
1. Signing highlights key words
Using baby sign is different from using a real sign language. Real sign languages are as complicated as spoken language. But using “baby sign” just means using a few hand signs (borrowed from a real sign language like American Sign Language (ASL)) at the same time that you say the words out loud. For example, you might say “Do you want MORE?” while using the hand sign for “more”. This helps your baby pay attention to the particular words (like “more”) that are most useful for them to learn first.
2. Kids can sign before they can talk
Speaking requires precise timing and control of many small muscles in your mouth and throat. The motor control required to pronounce a word clearly takes a long time to develop. Your child may know lots of words but not be able to say them yet. Signing relies on larger muscles that require less finely tuned coordination. So children are physically able to make a sign you can recognize before they are old enough to speak clearly.
3. It’s easier to guess what they mean
Kids’ first attempts at words usually don’t sound much like the adult word. They may say “da” to mean dad, dog, done, or even something seemingly random like car. With baby sign you only teach your child a handful of signs, so guessing what they’re trying to say is much easier. For example, to sign “more” you tap the fingers of your two hands together. If your child bangs their fists together and then looks to see if you understand, you can narrow it down to the signs you know with two hands coming together, like more and shoes. And kids will often sign and say the word simultaneously. So if he says “muh” and bangs his fists it’s pretty clear he means “more”.
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Understanding the benefits of baby sign By Jessica Maye
Using baby sign does require an investment of time and energy up front. You have to learn some signs, and you have to use them repeatedly. Your baby may not seem like they’re paying attention (trust me, they are!), and you might feel foolish making hand signs to them over and over. But even a small investment can pay off. Here are a few things to keep in mind when you consider whether or not to use baby sign.
1. A few signs is enough
Because baby sign is a tool for early communication, not a full language, you don’t need to spend much time learning to sign. Pick just a few signs that will be helpful in communicating with your child, such as “more”, “food/eat”, and “milk”. Once you’re comfortable with those you can add more or wait until your child starts signing back to you.
2. You don’t have to do the signs “right”
Baby signs are modeled after real signs from ASL. But since the goal is just to help you talk with your baby it really doesn’t matter if you make the signs correctly or not. Just do each sign the same way every time so your child can learn what it means and you can understand what your child means.
3. There are videos!
There are many ways to learn baby sign – community classes, books, online lessons. One method I used with my own children was a baby sign DVD that was made for babies to watch. My kids loved listening to the songs and watching grownups and kids making the signs, while I loved the 10 minutes or so to relax! Keep in mind that the American Association of Pediatricians recommends NO screen time for children under two years. But if you do decide to let your child watch a few minutes of TV periodically, that’s another easy way to expose your child to signs. If you choose to do this, be sure to use the same signs yourself when interacting with your child. That way they learn that signs are useful in real life, not just something fun to watch on TV. Your choice to use baby sign or not will not have any long-term effects on your child’s language. Baby sign may help you understand your child earlier and better while they are first learning to talk, but once they can speak clearly, most kids will stop signing. During those exasperating months of early toddlerhood, though, many parents find that the ability to communicate a little better with their child is well worth the investment of time and energy.
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hef Bette Fraser moved to Oregon a bit by accident seven years ago, but the creation of her company, The Well Traveled Fork, was something she planned quite on purpose. Chef Bette’s culinary creation, The Well Traveled Fork, is a company that caters to the tastes of Central Oregon. Having been in the middle of a character crisis before moving to Bend, the health-minded chef was on vacation from her Southern California home, having gotten away from her students that didn’t understand the value of a dollar, nor the benefits of healthy eating. She had a notion that she could make a real difference in the culinary community of this high desert, especially one that would stay with children and adults alike. The Culinary Camps for Kids was soon born. Chef Bette’s week-long camp, aimed at children seven and up, is meant to teach the younger generations not only how to cook, but where their meals come from. Kids learn that a chicken lays the eggs and that bacon is attached to an animal called the pig. Speaking passionately about her program, Chef Bette explains how sad it was to see kids in Southern California, privileged kids, that were living primarily on simple carbs and overly processed foods. “They had no idea that chicken didn’t come in nuggets…and a vegetable was almost something that was foreign,” says Chef Bette. “Starting the kids on a healthier life over there was a struggle”, she adds, “mostly because of the parent’s unwillingness to learn as well.” After falling in love with Bend, she tried again here and has become one of Bend’s most popular healthy chef personalities. During this summer camp, which can hold up to ten kids a week, little chefs learn valuable lessons, not just in cooking, but also in life. The cooking part first - camp starts at 10 a.m. and runs until about 1 p.m. (except Wednesdays when they visit a farm), leaving the child plenty of time to enjoy the summer sun and also allowing them to sleep in a little. This camp, though, seems to understand what makes kids work - literally work. They have to shop, chop, grate, sauté, plate and serve their final
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project to the very people who do this for them multiple times a day: their parents. No matter what age, impressing parents has always been a priority of children everywhere. Chef Bette insists that if proof of this is needed, her Facebook page is swarming with photos of happy campers and proud parents. The beginning of the week focuses mostly on food preparation and education. Then mid-week Chef Bette makes it a point to visit a couple of farms with the campers. They get to meet with the farmers and workers and see where their food comes from, how it’s grown and what it looks like before it is served on a plate. “There is a whole process that these kids just aren’t even aware of…this program teaches them about respecting their food, where it comes from and what kinds of it they put into their bodies, “she states passionately. She continues, “We are not that far gone from this farming lifestyle. We are only a few generations removed from it, yet we’ve forgotten about it so quickly.” These days, kids are either at practices, after school functions or just hidden away in another room in front of whatever electronic device is entertaining them. Dinner, for most, just gets put on the table. Usually, the time the parent spent putting it all together goes unnoticed and underappreciated. During camp, the respect for the work that it takes to create a meal is taught to the kids. They learn that food in any form doesn’t just appear, it is the product of hard work and is something that they themselves can participate in and feel proud of. Simple cooking camp can teach some pretty amazing lessons beyond just cooking. Chef Bette talks about their confidence growing, when she sees a child flip their first crepe or pull something they created from scratch out of the oven. “Seeing the light go on in their heads, when they really get that they can do this, that’s got to be one of the best parts about what I do.” smiles Chef Bette, “This whole thing is about respect.” She makes it a point to add that the respect travels with them for life, they will never forget the lessons they’ve learned at Kid’s Culinary Camp. For more information about the Kid’s Culinary Camp: www.welltraveledfork.com or 541-312-0097 BENDNEST.COM | SUMMER 2016 | 35
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The Book Shelf Cool Cookbooks for Kids
By Angela Moore
Fanny at Chez Panisse:
The Silver Spoon for Children:
A Child’s Restaurant Adventures with 46 Recipes, by Alice L. Waters, Patricia Curtan, Bob Carrau and illustrated by Ann Arnold.
Favorite Italian Recipes, written by the editors of Phaidon Press and Illustrated by Harriet Russell
Restaurateur and successful adult cookbook writer, Chef Alice Waters created Fanny at Chez Panisse to encourage children to participate in their own meal preparation. Waters opened the wellknown Chez Panisse in 1971, which was an instant hit in the town of Berkley, California. Through her book, Waters saw a chance to honor her daughter’s love for cooking while opening up this magical world to other children as well. The book is based on Fanny’s love of exploring Chez Panisse and tasting all they had to offer throughout her childhood. Though the book is for children, there are many delicious and classic concoctions for the whole family to enjoy: spaghetti and meatballs, pizza, cherry tomato pasta, and a couple of wonderful tasty desserts. The artwork is simple and cheerful, adding to the charm.
The Silver Spoon for Children is a new version of a famous adult cookbook. The original, The Silver Spoon, has been hailed for more than 50 years for its popularity within the culinary community, so much so that a launch of a children’s edition seemed like the appropriate next step. There are more than 40 favorite Italian recipes to please the palates of children. With simple steps to preparing fine cuisine with healthy ingredients, it inspires many young chefs to get busy in the kitchen. Some of the recipes include: pizza margherita, chicken stuffed with mascarpone, classic Italian soups and even a few fruit-centered desserts. There are enough drawings and colorful photographs in the book to hold attention, but the cooking remains the focus, with helpful drawings added to aid in the production of the meals.
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Adult Time
A Mom’s Guide
By Annette Benedetti
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rom the time we are old enough to socially interact, we strive to connect with others in a meaningful way. Friendships are essential to living an enriched life. In fact, the ability to build healthy relationships with others has been shown to be one of the strongest predictors of a fulfilled life. Throughout our school years and well into early adulthood our social lives are as much of a priority as our educational and professional lives.
Why Friendship is Different for Women While close relationships are important for men and women alike, a landmark UCLA study has revealed that there is something special about friendships between women. During times of great stress, the human body releases a combination of chemicals that lead to the fight or flight response, but researchers found that the addition of the hormone oxytocin that is released in women, discourages the fight or flight response and encourages connection with other women for relief. If connection is made, more oxytocin is released and stress is reduced. Because men produce a high level of testosterone—which reduces the effects of oxytocin—they do not experience the same calming response. These findings suggest what many women already know: girlfriends are important. After becoming a mother, the need for connection, friendship…a female tribe, becomes even more important. In fact a recent study published in Developmental Psychology found that the four qualities that play key roles in mothers’ wellbeing are feeling unconditionally loved, feeling comforted during stressful times, having authenticity in relationships, and satisfaction with friendships. Participants consisted of 2000 moms and was conducted with the purpose of creating interventions designed to foster resilience in mother’s plagued with stress from their parenting roles.
Keeping Friends after Children While the importance of the bond between girlfriends increases after having kids, maintaining those friendships oftentimes become more challenging. For new moms especially, the list of obstacles that stand in the way of maintaining friendships with other women is long and complicated. From not being able to find time to having difficulty connecting over lifestyle or parenting
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to Friendship & a Girls’ Getaway differences. Feeling isolated from friends is a common challenge moms face. The following are some simple steps you can take that will help you maintain your friendships and build connections that last. Adapt Your Conversation: Baby brain: it’s a real thing. After you have your first child (and second and third) they are all you can think about. Your friends want to hear about your children, but hijacking the conversation with details about the significance of the odor, coloration, and consistency of your baby’s poop might be too much. Switch up the conversation and adapt it to the individual or individuals you are spending time with. If they aren’t moms, try to focus on issues and interests that are important to them. A break from mom topics will be refreshing for you too. Maintain Mutual Interests: Momming is an important job, but a big part of being a healthy, happy mom is maintaining your sense of self. You and your friends created bonds through shared interests—don’t let those fade. If you took yoga classes together, sign up for a weekly class you can both attend. If you enjoyed going to shows, buy tickets to see your favorite bands. Participating in these types of activities will help maintain the bond with your friends and remind you of who you were and still are. Make Time: The most important thing you can do to maintain and strengthen your friendships is make time for them. When you have small children, time is tight. It can be challenging or nearly impossible to leave them for long periods, however, planning a regular girl’s night out is a reasonable goal to set. A bi-monthly or even weekly outing is a perfect way to shake off stress and reconnect.
Girlfriend’s Guide to Getting Away As your children age, consider planning a getaway with the girls. If the idea of being too far away from the littles is overwhelming, Central Oregon has endless options for amazing staycations. Book a room in Sisters or Sunriver, or head out to Elk Lake Resort and Marina and enjoy a mini-getaway. After a couple of these little getaways, take your girl-time to the next level: plan an urban adventure. Central Oregonians enjoy easy access to outdoor adventures. Jump in the car and you can be in the desert, at a lake, or in the woods in no time at all, but getting to the city is a little bit more of a trek. Fortunately, Portland is only a three-ish hour drive away and full of activities and hot spots that are perfect for an epic girlfriend getaway that can’t be found in the High Desert.
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Things to do in Portland The following are a few ideas for the best places to go and things to do with the girls while you are in Portland. POWELL’S BOOKS Powells is the largest independent
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chain of bookstores in the world, and Portland is home to its flagship store called Powell’s City of Books. It is so big you need a map to get around. A visit to Powells is a perfect way to spend a couple of relaxing hours, feeding your minds together.
neighborhoods, each with their own feel and flair. It’s hard to know where to head for an afternoon of wandering, especially when time is limited. The following are a couple to consider:
PORTLAND ART MUSEUM The Portland Art Museum is the oldest art museum on the west coast and is recognized for both its permanent collection and its special exhibits. If you and your girlfriends are art lovers, you will easily spend the day wandering through the various exhibits.
DANCING AT THE CRYSTAL BALLROOM There’s no venue like the Crystal Ballroom. It consists of three floors: pool hall on the first, small dance floor on the second, and the full-meal-deal on the third floor. From a balcony bar to a spring-loaded or “floating” floor, the earth will literally move as you dance the night away to local or big-name bands, or enjoy a themed dance night out.
FOOD CARTS Portland is known for its incredible culinary food cart scene. There are over 500 food carts in this city, and they can be found in groupings called “Pods.” Check out www. foodcartsportland.com/maps/ to find the pod nearest you. Some are even open after a night of dancing ends.
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• N. Mississippi Street. Here you will find shopping options, casual food restaurants, and hot bars to hang out in including Mississippi Studios, where big and local name bands often play. • Northwest. If you are in the mood for high-end shopping and restaurants, NW is the neighborhood for you. It’s also peppered with breweries and bars that make it feel a bit like home. • SE Division. This up-and-coming area has a mixture of high-end as well as casual shopping and restaurants. It embodies the modern-day Portland scene. • SE Hawthorne. Are you ready to return to the 90s? Then this is the area for you. From funky second-hand clothing stores to a bar scene that will take you back, walking down Hawthorne is a bit like time travel; you might just never want to return.
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An Ounce of Prevention:
Understanding the risks of sun exposure in Central Oregon
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Living or vacationing in Central Oregon offers a variety of outdoor activities for all ages, from the mountains to the playgrounds and sports fields. But whether you are out hiking, biking, or just watching from the bleachers, don’t forget that our Central Oregon sun is strong. Making good sun protection part of your daily habit can increase you and your family’s safety for a lifetime of outdoor fun. Exposure to the sun and its harmful UV rays can lead to wrinkles, freckles and age spots, not to mention more serious problems like skin cancer. Alarming information from the National Cancer Institute shows that Oregon has the fifth highest rate of melanoma—the deadliest type of skin cancer—in the U.S. Deschutes County, with its plentiful sunshine, has the highest rate of melanoma diagnoses in Oregon. To lower your risk of skin cancer, you may need to change the way you think about looking tan. Dr. Oliver Wisco, melanoma specialist and Mohs Surgeon at Bend Memorial Clinic, spends his days helping patients whose skin has been damaged by the sun.
“While we have historically related a healthy lifestyle to being tan, science has proven that a tan is really a sign of damage rather than a sign of health. As we become more educated on skin cancer, we know that the color you are born with is the healthiest for your skin.” The desire for tanned skin persists, according to The Skin Cancer Foundation, especially in teens and 20- somethings. This is reflected by soaring melanoma figures, now six times higher for young adults than they were 40 years ago. For our health and the health of our children, experts like Dr. Wisco advocate developing good family habits for our active lifestyles. No matter the activity or weather, daily sun protection is critical. Ready to enjoy the outdoors? Don’t forget these tips to protect yourself and your family from the sun’s rays:
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Outdoors
Angling for fun Introducing Kids to Fishing By Brian Jennings
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s the old saying goes, “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” The same can be said of kids, and Central Oregon provides ample opportunities to take youngsters fishing and introduce them to an outdoor activity that they can enjoy for a lifetime. The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife’s Bend office has produced a booklet every parent wanting to introduce their kids to fishing should have. “Easy Angling in Central Oregon” is a 28-page publication compiled by fish biologists that lists the area’s favorite entry-level places to fish. All are within easy reach by car and offer a good chance of catching a fish using simple techniques. Many offer restrooms and picnic tables, and the fishing regulations are simple. Some of the favorite spots include Bend’s Shevlin Park, the Pine Nursery Pond, Reynolds Pond in Alfalfa, the Prineville Youth Pond, Firemen’s Pond in Redmond, Sprague and Century Ponds in the Deschutes National Forest, and many others. “Shevlin Pond is a kids-only pond open to youngsters 17 and under,” explains ODFW’s Jenn Luke. Parents can assist their kids at Shevlin, which is regularly stocked with fish. Luke says they are starting to stock it with bigger ‘trophy’ fish for added enjoyment. “It’s a very easy place to catch a fish in a beautiful setting,” she says. The Pine Nursery Pond is operated by the Bend Park & Recreation Department and is stocked regularly by ODFW. Luke says it’s a great place to take young people fishing in early spring and fall. Unless frozen over, both ponds are accessible year round. Luke reminds parents that kids 12 to 17 years of age need to be licensed to fish in
Oregon. The cost is $10, and licenses are available at most outdoor stores. ODFW also provides a convenient list of tackle and techniques necessary when introducing kids to fishing. The list -- that includes a simple rod and reel, small selection of lures, bait hooks, bobbers and artificial bait -- is enough to begin. Luke advises parents to not make the process complicated. “If you fish Shevlin Pond, just use a worm and bobber. Start simple.” She says kids get excited about watching a floating bobber with a worm or power bait attached to a hook. “It’s important for a young child to actually feel what it’s like to catch a fish.” While Luke says there is a good chance kids will be successful on almost any outing in Central Oregon, “You should teach them that sometimes they won’t catch a fish.” John Kruse is host of the Northwestern Outdoor Radio show which is heard on over 50 stations, including KBND in Bend. As a father and outdoorsmen, he has also fished throughout the Pacific Northwest. “The best advice I can give is do all you can to make it a successful outing.” He says kids don’t care how big the fish are, they just want to catch fish. “Don’t get fancy, get basic, and use bait. Kids love to see a bobber go under the water.” Kruse also states that it’s important for youngsters to be comfortable and warm. “Have snacks on hand, and plan some alternate activities if the fishing is slow. Go for a hike, look for frogs or wildlife.” Karl Findling of Bend grew up in Eastern Oregon and has fished many of Central Oregon’s lakes and rivers. As a father and dedicated conservationist, he offers insightful advice about getting kids outdoors and fishing. He says to start them young and take them to a sportsmen’s show where they can catch fish in a tank and actually see fish bite a baited hook. He says area ponds are a great place to teach kids basic techniques Photos by Corey Heath
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using inexpensive spin cast rods and reels. Findling -- who has taken his two daughters hiking, camping, and fishing -says it’s important to keep it fun. “The more fish they catch, the more likely it is they’ll become a fisher for life.” Shaun Pigott is an active member of the Deschutes Chapter of Trout Unlimited. He says it’s also important to keep trips short when introducing young people to fishing. “Two hours max, followed by ice cream.” Pigott advises parents to introduce kids to fishing using a simple spinning rod that is easy to cast. “Take them to a football field or open area where you can help them focus on the motion of casting before you take them to a pond,” he suggests. The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife offers many programs for young people and families who want to fish. Jenn Luke will offer a family fishing clinic at Pine Nursery Pond on May 21st from 9 am to 1 pm. ODFW also offers a free weekend of fishing the first weekend in June. Here in Central Oregon the free event will be held at Caldera Springs at Sunriver. The Bend Park & Recreation Department also offers fishing workshops for kids. And the Kokanee Karnival Youth Education Program provides river and lake stewardship education to fourth and fifth grade students in Central Oregon. Luke says there is nothing more positive than watching a child catch his or her first fish. She recalls a young girl who had just caught a fish at Shevlin Pond. The girl was crying, and Luke was worried. She told Luke, “I’m crying because I’ve never caught a fish before and I’m so happy!” For further information about getting kids started in what may become a life-long passion, the ODFW office in Bend can be reached at 541-388-6363.
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Leaving
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How to help your teen land a summer job By Angela Switzer
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ationwide, the trend in teen employment is declining, with a lower percentage of teens working than ever before. According to the Pew Research Center, less than one third of teens held summer jobs in 2014. Compare that to approximately 50% of teens employed in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Why are teens having such a hard time finding a job? There are many potential reasons, including a lack of entry-level positions and a tough economy where adults are performing jobs previously done by inexperienced youth. Summer teen employment has definitely fallen out of favor, as the new trend among high school students includes summer travel, internships and volunteer work to pad resumes for college. However, this shift may be misguided. Having a summer job shows initiative and a work ethic, which may be looked upon favorably by college admissions. Working side-by-side with folks from different walks of life shows an ability to adapt. Demonstrating experience in areas like customer service and working with the public are skills that are important for success later on. In addition, a summer job gives a teen the opportunity to earn money and learn how to manage it. With the healthier economy here in Central Oregon, 2016 may see an increase in teen employment, where our service-oriented economy drives the job market. When should your teen embark on his first job experience? The answer depends on a few key factors: maturity level, need for money, and motivation. On average, teens start thinking about employment when they are 15 or 16 years old, but some may be ready earlier. Joe Anzaldo, General Manager at Newport Market, says, “We hire teens as young as 14 as courtesy clerks. Working at Newport Market is a common first job here in Bend.” While most businesses will hire a 16-year old, they may not be as inclined to hire 14- or 15-year olds for whom there are stricter federal employment
regulations, including limited working hours and mandatory breaks. However, Anzaldo says they like to hire younger workers who “usually stay with them for some time, eventually working their way up to cashier.” “Older teens tend to flip jobs more,” he says, “it’s just the millennial piece we have to deal with.” Encourage your teen to start the job search early before school is out. There are a limited number of summer positions employers need to fill, and once those are gone, it may be next to impossible to find work. Don’t wait for the college students to return home for the summer – they are likely to snatch up the more desirable positions. Do some research and find out which businesses hire teens. Try restaurants, summer camps, movie theaters, coffee shops, bike shops, and resorts for a start. There are many things you can do to help your teen with the job search without getting in the way. Help him create a resume highlighting all of his strengths, volunteer experience, and unique skills. List unofficial jobs like babysitting, yard work, and small tasks. Don’t forget to highlight academic achievements as well. Show him how to check Craigslist for job openings and even give him a practice interview, if he’s willing. Emphasize eye contact, confidence, and flexibility when it comes to hours available to work. Finding a reasonable employer, one who is not overly demanding by requiring long hours may be the key to your teen having a positive first-job experience. Be wary of employers requiring teens to work full-time during the summer. Teens still need down time, time to hang out with friends and family. As an employer, Anzaldo knows the value of working with a teen’s schedule. “We are flexible with them. We work around their sports programs and let them do that too.” Although the job search may be daunting at first, teens will surely gain confidence and independence along the way.
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Things I v ’e ’ Learned
Nori Juba
School Board Chair and Business Advisor
Nori Juba confesses that his kids aren’t really kids anymore, since his two boys no longer share the nest. Kevin, the oldest, is a senior at Oregon Tech, while Kyle is a freshman at the University of Oregon. Nori’s parents live in New York City as does his brother, and his wife and his one yearold nephew. Nori moved to Bend in 1999 and works as an investor and a business advisor. He is currently the chair of the Bend La Pine School Board that he joined in 2005. What is the most important lesson you learned from your Father? I worked with my father for ten years in our family’s Christmas lights business. I consistently heard stories from our customers and employees on how he always kept his word no matter how difficult business was. I learned that respect comes from trust and trust is the most important thing in any relationship.
How is holding office like being a parent? You’ve got to hear out your kids like an elected official has to listen to his or her constituents. Sometimes you have to fight their battles, but a lot of times, you have to sell your vision and principles. Being a divorced parent, my kids sort of got to vote for me or their mom. Subconsciously, I think we often try to be the better parent or to win them over. Like politics, that is not in anyone’s best interest. Even though I have more power as a parent, it’s much easier being an elected official. Oftentimes, I feel that it’s easier to positively impact 17,000 students than two of your own kids.
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wondered what the kids were thinking when they did certain things. I often wondered if they thought anything when they did certain things.
How are the kids of today different from when you were kid? Kids have so many more options today than when I was a kid. They have such an endless source of information and ways to stay in touch with people and to engage the world. They see more options, they know more and fortunately they question things more. They don’t want the same stuff we wanted or buy into the dreams that we had. They value experiences over having stuff and seek out a broader range of identities than people of my generation. Our generation questions whether young people have the same drive that we did. I think young people are just not driven to live the mind numbing life of going through the motions. Also, they are less nostalgic and more forward looking, because the world changes so quickly.
If parents were to, “ask not what the School District can do for you but what you can do for the School District” what would that be? Come talk to us on what skills kids need to succeed in life. Don’t talk to us about how school used to be, but tell us what it should be. Our district believes that we need to go way beyond content knowledge and high test scores for kids to be successful. Show us that education can and should take place beyond the four walls of a classroom. Kids want experiences to learn. Additionally parents need to demand more from our elected officials in Salem and let them know that the current level of funding and the same old model of education are not good enough. The lack of leadership in education at the state level is the worst that I have seen during the 11 years that I have been on the school board and worse than most states. We need to value education a great deal more if we are going to move forward and up.
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yourself and your family from sun damage. We love our sun here but Central Oregon has one of the highest rates of new melanoma diagnoses in the country. Melanoma is the most deadly form of skin cancer. Babies and children are much more sensitive to sun than adults. Just one blistering sunburn in childhood more than doubles a person’s chances of developing melanoma later in life. Stay covered. Apply sunscreen generously and often, wear protective clothing and avoid excessive sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
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