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FEATURE ARTICLES
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The Mommy Brain How parenthood makes us smarter
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When Rescue Animals Rescue Us The benefits of adopting furry friends
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Doing Double Time 29 ways to get your workout on with kids in tow
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Editor’s Notes
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The New Domesticity Beauty inspired by mothers from the past
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Wander Woman Dave’s Killer Magic Shop
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EDITOR'S NOTES
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Editor’s Notes Connections between mental and physical
health have been well documented, and well experienced by most of us. Butterflies in
your stomach? You’re nervous (mental), so your body releases adrenaline (physical). The converse is also true. Feel a natural
“high” after a workout? Triggered by aerobic exercise (physical), your body releases endorphins that often produce a feeling of euphoria (mental). As parents, we would do well to keep this
inseparable link in mind as we care for ourselves, and by extension, our children. Just as flight attendants remind us each time we fly,
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THE NEW DOMESTICITY
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Poised on top of the kitchen table, I slowly turned while my mother measured the hem of my new dress. The whimsical hunter green calico brushed against my bare legs with each turn, and I watched in awe as my mother whipped straight pins in and out of the fabric, deftly storing the extra pins between her teeth. Finally, she lifted her shining eyes and said, “All done!” I twirled on tip-toes and felt beautiful. And in that moment—as in countless others—my mother was especially beautiful to me, too.
Several years later, while studying Women’s History at Washington State University Vancouver, I wrote a paper on the beauty associated with motherhood. I was specifically interested in how mothers were portrayed in literature through the eyes of their daughters. Not surprisingly, beauty was represented in many different ways. Sure, mothers with soft skin and classy wardrobes were considered beautiful. But they were also stunning—and often more so—when they exhibited strength of character. In anticipation of Mother’s Day, I recently asked a number of friends via Facebook to share about their own mothers: “What made your mother beautiful in your eyes?” The overwhelming response floored me. These women had a lot to say, and it was apparent that beauty marks a child’s mind in many ways. It was inspiring. We women don’t need to fret and fuss in order to “make” ourselves beautiful. Rather it is in honestly, patiently, and humbly nurturing our most pure selves that we reveal and model for our watching children the meaning of true beauty.
B: Bearing
One way in which a woman exhibits grace and elegance is simply in how she carries herself. In her book, “Mother Carey’s Chickens,” Kate Douglas Wiggin writes, “Nothing could wholly mar the gracious dignity of her face and presence. Her fine height, her splendid carriage . . . her bright eye and fresh color all bespoke the
happy, contented, active woman . . . .” My friend Carol remembers the same thing of her mother: “She always had an air of dignity in how she looked and acted.”
E: Endurance
Of the mother in “National Velvet,” Enid Bagnold writes, “She knew all about courage and endurance, to the last ounce of strength, from the first swallow of overcome timidity.” Endurance reveals itself in many ways, be it in the mundane daily acts or the larger life sacrifices a mother makes. This is what stands out in Stacie’s mind, too. “Strength in adversity are what I think of that made [my mother and grandmother] appear glorious to me.” Amy also acknowledges her mother’s patience: “Even though it may not have been enjoyable for her, she would take the time to learn about our interests.”
A: Action
Often it is a mother’s creative actions that reveal her beautiful nature: A vase of flowers on the mantel, a chocolate on each child’s pillow, a message on the bathroom mirror, a song sung while working, a listening ear. Emily recalls, “My mother made everything beautiful,” from a dinner table complete with tablecloth and napkins, to her own stylish toilette. Kelly, likewise, remembers the special touches her mother made, like “the decorations on my Strawberry Shortcake birthday cake . . . my curly hair made with her hot rollers . . . the ribbons sewed on my Easter dress.”
U: Unselfishness
My own mother says of her mom, “What made your Noni beautiful in my eyes was that she was so very selfless. She never put herself first, ever.” This was a prevalent theme as I read my friends’ responses. Valerie, likewise, notes, “My mom set aside her own preferences and tastes in order to see that we were taken care of . . . she was busy pouring her beauty into 5 little girls.” continued on next page
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T: Tenderness
Suzanne pictures her mother’s beauty in the simple yet profound act of being awakened on Sunday mornings. Her mother would sit on the edge of Suzanne’s bed, gently massaging her hands. A cup of tea waiting on the nightstand and the smell of a hot breakfast wafting from the kitchen eased her into the mornings with remarkable tenderness. Similarly, Nicole recalls her mother’s healing touch in the warmth of a hand or in the welcoming lap that never ceased to ease her burdens.
Y: Youth
I was in a serious Barbie phase when I was struck by my mother’s youth and playfulness. My sister and I were playing with our dolls— dressing them up, keeping house, and arranging marriages— when our mother plopped down on the floor next to us. She picked up her own Barbie (how we adored this vintage beauty) and joined right in. I was especially mesmerized as I watched how skillfully she could make her Barbie walk! My mother’s undiminished love of fun has continued over the years and has now become a blessing to her grandchildren. Julianna Lawson and her husband Jamie make their home in Vancouver with their four children, ages 11 to 19. Years ago, Julianna was duly convinced that her children did indeed pay attention to her appearance when her then 5-year-old son commented on her more formal attire before going out one evening, “You don’t look like my Mommy when you dress like that.” Vancouver Family Magazine • www.vancouverfamilymagazine.com • May 2017
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Phases. Every kid goes through them. The silly jokes phase, a favorite shirt they want to wear every day phase, or the phase when they figure out the correlation between the speed limit sign and your car’s speedometer. My 13-year-old son, Isaac, is smack dab in the middle of the magic trick phase. He loves card tricks, dice tricks, coin tricks and cups and balls tricks. He watches YouTube videos and has curated an online wish list of tricks he wants to buy. He is totally into it. He was thrilled to find a fantastic resource for magic supplies, shows and education right here in Clark County. Dave’s Killer Magic Shop is located on 18th and Main Street and just happens to be the only magic shop in the Vancouver or Portland areas. (There is a magic kiosk at Mall 205 in Clackamas, but Dave’s is the only full-service shop.) I rounded up both of my boys for a visit one day over Spring Break. No surprise, Isaac was eager, and quickly jumped into the car. Fourteen-year-old Jonah was not interested. “I don’t like magic,” he said. “I don’t want to go.” Luckily, I had a few magic words of my own. “It’s for Wander Woman and I need you to go,” I told him. And just like that, he, too, was in the van and we were on our way. Jonah didn’t have to worry, though. Dave’s has so much more than just magic tricks and supplies. The front of the store holds a nice selection of items for boys in their “prank” phase, and their “rubber chicken” phase. (Jonah happens to be going through both.)
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Jonah loved checking out the finger tentacles and bacon candy as well as the nice selection of latex animal masks. A little farther back is the amazing selection of tricks, props, decks of cards, videos, books and other supplies. Isaac spent a long while examining everything. Beginners will enjoy many tricks to choose from, including several kits Dave himself has put together which include links to online training videos. Intermediate or advanced magicians will also find plenty of tricks and supplies to interest them, as well. “Would you like to see some magic?” the young man behind the counter asked. He didn’t need to ask twice. Jonah and Isaac moved towards the counter like moths to a flame and watched as he made coins disappear in Isaac’s closed hand, and amazed Jonah with a seemingly impossible card trick. Behind the counter, tricks like Scotch and Soda (the coin trick) and special decks (the card trick) were available for purchase. continued on page 12
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Dave’s Killer Magic Shop hosts a variety of events in a special area in the back of the store. There are family friendly magic shows about once a month, lectures, kids’ lessons and birthday parties. They even host adult events in partnership with a local brewery. “There are so many cool things there,” Isaac says. “The guys who work there show you tricks, which is really fun because they are actual magicians and are really good.”
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“There’s really something for everyone,” Jonah says. “I like the pranks and looking at all the silly things they have.” “Even if you’re just starting out, like me,” Isaac says, “you should check out this magic shop because there are cool tricks and people to help you learn how to do them.” The shop is open Tuesday through Friday, 11 am to 6 pm, Saturday 11 am to 7 pm, and Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm. You can also order products online if you’re not able to get to the store. Dave’s sends out a newsletter with updates on sales, events, free tricks and changes in store hours. Dave’s Killer Magic Shop is a Clark County gem that is totally worth checking out whether you’re a magician yourself, a fan of magic, or are just looking for unique prank or gift items.
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Feature: The Mommy Brain
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BRAIN By Nikki Klock
After baby is born, or perhaps at the very point of conception, our brains turn to mush. The intellectual contributions a woman makes to society begin to wane as soon as her womb is filled with new life. At least, that’s what conventional wisdom would lead prospective and present mothers to believe. The problem with this ethos? It’s not true, and it could even be dangerous. The truth about the effects of motherhood on the female brain is unequivocally nuanced, but ultimately many researchers are finding that motherhood makes us smarter, not dumber.
In 2005, author and Pulitzer-Prize winning investigative reporter Katherine Ellison pushed back against the stereotype of women losing their brains with pregnancy and motherhood in her groundbreaking book, “The Mommy Brain: How Motherhood Makes Us Smarter” (Basic Books, 2005). Her personal experience mirrors that of many modern moms: successful professional woman procrastinates motherhood, in part out of fear of losing all she has worked to attain—a fear that is perpetuated each time a new mom (on
screen or in real life) bemoans her lack of mental capacity since birthing baby. And a new baby certainly brings with him or her some serious mental challenges for mom, in the form of sleep deprivation, emotional variations, physiological changes, and more. These experiences can be grueling, and many new mothers hardly recognize themselves directly following giving birth. But for Ellison’s part, after this adjustment period following the births of her two sons, she came to a “startling conclusion”: “I didn’t feel particularly damaged after all,” she writes in “The Mommy Brain.” “True, I was complaining a lot more. But I was also accomplishing more. Though I often felt frazzled, I was more motivated, excited by all I was learning at work and at home.” She decided to dig deeper, and found that many scientists and researchers were confirming what she was feeling: “By means of a dynamic combination of love, genes, hormones, and practice, the female brain undergoes concrete and likely longlasting changes through the process of giving birth and raising children.” Many of these observed changes in brain
performance are positive, rather than negative. Perception, efficiency, resiliency, and other valuable attributes that Ellison explores in her book often increase when a female (of any species) bears children, precisely because she is now a mother. Ellison reports similar benefits for fathers involved in child rearing. This may be surprising to many mothers, as it seemed to many of my friends on Facebook. I posted, “Mom friends: have any of you experienced perceived enhanced ‘brain power,’ sharpness or expanded creativity/efficiency since becoming a mother?” Several of the responses can be summed up by my friend Michelle, a Vancouver mother of four who commented, “This is a thing? I feel so gypped now.” But taking into account new mothers’ intense focus on her baby, sometimes at the expense of other less pressing concerns, Ellison asserts that, “Motherhood—just like puberty—may . . . knock us off our feet for a time, only to set us back up, often stronger than before.” This strength can take shape in the form of heightened senses, as in the case continued on page 16
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of new mother rats in a University of Richmond study who consistently killed food (crickets) at a faster pace than virgin rats. Concerning similar human instincts, Ellison writes, “This is more than a matter of any of your five senses improving: You’re paying attention, and quickly learning from experience, because someone’s life depends on it.”
As mothers feel the urgency of providing for their young, they innately and intelligently seek more efficient, and smarter, ways to do so. In more studies from the University of Richmond, mother rats learned the location of treats within a maze more quickly than did their non-parent counterparts. Modern mothers are well versed in multi-tasking: pumping breastmilk on the job, taking a business call at home while wiping down a kitchen counter, exchanging PTA texts from the soccer game. (Modern fathers who increasingly work from home and volunteer in their community are often in the same boat—as documented in the viral video of Professor Robert Kelly’s CNN interview in which his family made an accidental and amusingly authentic cameo.) Typical days are spent managing the many responsibilities we have, in the most efficient way possible, often leading to increased productivity and
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d, e u l a v s i . t i When motherhood f e n e b s e i t e i c o s d n a s e i l i m whole fa creativity at work and in volunteer capacities, more activity opportunities for our kids, and more overall resources for our families. Vancouver mother of four, Jasmine Harward, commented on my Facebook post about enhanced maternal brain power, “I’ve never been a super smart person or a woman of words but when it comes to my kids I find the words (to write that all important letter to the principal), I find gumption to stick up for my kids, and a fire or drive to learn what’s needed.” She noted that since three out of her four children are adopted, it’s not all biological. Mothers of children with special needs can find similar strength and wisdom needed to advocate for their children. My sister, who is a parent of multiple children with special needs, shared, “When the girls were young and we were still learning about Mary’s delayed development and problems I know that I definitely developed a mommy sense for her. She couldn’t communicate with her words for a long time but my insight and instinct would always let me know what she wanted so that her needs were always met even when she couldn’t communicate them . . . Even to this day I have a sense for how she feels and what is right and wrong for her even when she doesn’t have the ability to communicate it to me. I do feel like my communication ability is increased since I have to play interpreter almost every single day. I have to be a warrior for my kids and advocate for them
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every single day in a complicated, sinister world that gives no freebies. I think I am a much stronger, more efficient, responsible, budget friendly, communicative person due to being a mommy.” Changing our paradigm surrounding motherhood’s effects on women’s intellectual capabilities is vital to creating environments where motherhood is valued. When motherhood is valued, whole families and societies benefit. Ellison told me in an email interview, “I think the culture still needs to catch up with what science has been telling us about the mommy brain. It’s a scandal that women still aren’t receiving equal pay and that supports aren’t in place to allow women to work effectively while raising children. On these points, the United States lags behind many industrialized countries.” While workplace supports and other external factors are beneficial, perhaps the first and most important step toward valuing motherhood is for mothers ourselves to acknowledge the many ways motherhood has indeed made us smarter. Nikki Klock is a wife, mother of two daughters, ages 11 and 14, and the editor of Vancouver Family Magazine. All of these roles have challenged her to summon all the brains, intuition, efficiency and resilience she had in her, plus a little more that she never knew was possible.
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Feature: When Rescue Animals Rescue Us
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for people looking to add a pet to their family. When you adopt, you not only save an animal’s life, you also get a great pet that is usually already house trained. You save money by not paying expensive breeder fees. You get to choose an animal whose personality and disposition are the best match for you, and you make room for other animals in an overburdened shelter. And consider this: pet ownership is actually good for your health.
Animals benefit their companions psychologically, emotionally, and physically as caring for animals can provide satisfaction and fulfillment, as well as a sense of meaning. But the biggest benefit all owners can agree on is that animals provide unconditional love to their human companions. It’s this love that can help heal hurts, calm troubled minds, and soothe sadness. In many cases, rescued pets end up rescuing their new family. Rachelle Trapani of Ridgefield found Calli at a shelter in Salem. She knew the Australian Cattle Dog’s (ACD) stubborn and obnoxious temperament would be a turn off to potential families. But she understood the breed, and since Calli had been there two weeks, Trapani knew she
would be euthanized soon. So she brought her home. Shortly after, Trapani rescued Fawn, another ACD. While there have been several challenges getting the dogs healthy and trained, they are now amazing family members. “I was going through a divorce at the time we rescued Calli. We were in such a strange place with the divorce, my daughters now having two homes, and the hard times that come with their lives being turned upside down. These dogs have taught us so much about love, compassion, empathy and just being human. They teach us about patience and giving to something other than ourselves.” Calli and Fawn are there for Trapani and her family when they need them. “They gave me and my girls a place to lay our head and shed a tear,” she continues. “Our day now starts thinking about them, feeding, walking and playing with them. I don’t know where I’d be without them.” Portland resident Samantha Kurilo started off fostering Hadley, a pitbull mix, through the adoption center, One Tail at a Time. After a few weeks, Kurilo fell in love and adopted her. Despite multiple medical issues, Hadley remains a little
ball of love. When Kurilo lost her mother, grandmother, uncle and aunt in close succession, she found it very hard to make personal connections and her anxiety and depression increased. “When I started fostering Hadley, I didn’t think there was any way I could adopt her. But she just became part of my life,” Kurilo says. “When my depression worsens and it’s hard to get motivated, I often think of how I’m responsible for Hadley. Who will take care of her if I don’t? She is the most loving, little snuggly animal ever. She knows when I’m sad and makes me feel like I matter.” For Dave York of Vancouver, rescuing pets has been a way of life since he and his wife first started dating. “Our first dog together was a doorstep rescue, but Stitch became our dog,” says York. “He started our family off.” Today, York and his wife have seven rescue cats and a dog. “Personally, I suffer from bipolar and depression, and having a dog in my life has helped provide structure and happiness,” York says. “After Stitch passed away, I felt like something was missing. My mood suffered greatly.” That’s when he decided to start volunteering with One Tail at a continued on page 20
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Time. It was during a transport trip that he met Sam and fell in love. “He’s an amazing creature who helps with my moods.”
While we haven’t had any encounters with families we feel mediocre about, we know if we do, we can always speak up.” Still, letting go is not easy. “We get attached, and every time I cry when a dog leaves our house. But we know that we have an opportunity to save another life.”
Their first rescue cat was skinny with its fur full of burrs and stickers. Later they added a few more cats that came from an abusive situation. But, with patience and care their cats are now healthy and an important part of the family. “It’s like they understand they’ve been rescued,” York says. “They know they’re in a good home and want to show that they love you.” The cats that had been abused had been skittish around York at first. “Now, they search me out and want to sit in my lap and cuddle. It feels great to see how far they’ve come.” Stephanie Wiggins and her partner Steve Kavanagh love animals, especially dogs. This love led them to foster 14 dogs in the last year. It feels great knowing they are going to good homes. Wiggins says, “We don’t let our dogs go to just anyone.
Fostering is a great fit for people who want a dog or cat, but may not be able to keep one long-term. “It’s not a lifetime commitment. It’s a commitment to save a life,” Wiggins says. College students who are around for a semester, or people who travel and only have a month in one place are fantastic candidates for fostering.
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Organizations like One Tail at a Time provide everything you need. If the dog needs a crate, food, bowls, leashes, collars, vet care, or training, One Tail at a Time will provide it. All you need to give is love and attention. “Fostering allows you to learn about yourself because it’s different every single time,” Wiggins says. “You are growing and changing with every dog. I feel a lot more confident about working with different types of dogs.” Along with Trapani, Kurilo and York, Wiggins agrees that pets know they’ve been rescued, and that they show their appreciation through their unconditional love. If your family is thinking about adding a new, furry member, consider saving your own life by rescuing a pet.
Afton Nelson is a wife and mother of three boys who loves exploring the Pacific Northwest. Find out more about her at www. aftonnelson.com
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Feature: Doing Double Time By Laurie Zottmann
Doing Double Time:
29 Ways to Get Your Workout On With Kids in Tow
I used to feel trapped by parenting.
My two kids were wrapped around my ankles 24/7, like a double-headed ball and chain. They put a serious cramp in my fitness routine. In the good old days, I used to jog. I would go out on my lunch hour or right after work, before I threw dinner in the microwave, as carefree as a vagabond. When I switched careers to parenting, things became complicated. There were no breaks, and the shifts were twenty years long. How was I supposed to maintain my mental and physical machinery with no scheduled outages for upkeep? I tried to just suck it up, but I couldn’t. The kids drove me crazy with their late-night wake-ups and constant demands to have food shoved into one end of them and wiped off the other. I hardly recognized the nuclear wasteland that had once been my body and brain. Something had to give. But that something needed to be magical; it needed to be affordable on my salary of $0 per annum, and require no more than the 0 minutes per week that I had available for me-time. That ruled out joining a gym, getting a personal trainer, and burning any calories. You know how they say
that necessity is the mother of invention? There is a lesser-known corollary that states that a mother’s desperation can turn her world upside-down. In a good way, if she takes aim. I made up my mind to get moving during the day, or die trying. I started taking my oldest to preschool in the jogging stroller. I saved my shower until her baby sister and I were back home, and she went down for a nap. This small change paid off with a triple win: our hellish “get out the door” routine got simpler, my morning dread got smaller, and my whole week felt 80 lbs lighter, thanks to those regular endorphin boosts. I know that when things are running at the speed of family, it feels like there is no room to breathe. I promise you, there are nooks and crannies in your life that can be transformed into healthy release. I’m sharing a list below to get your inventive juices flowing. I can’t wait for you to find your magical formula. Those little doses of oxygen and sweat will bring precious relief, and your whole world will feel better.
Parenting Jobs That Can Become Workouts: T r ave l T im e æ Walk, jog, or bike to nearby errands. æ Take a self-propelled trip to the library, bank, store, school, or your kids’ extra-curriculars. P l ayg r o u n d T im e æ Schedule a walking playdate on pathways or at the zoo. æ Play tag. æ Play follow the leader all over the playground. æ Run up a hill and roll or sled back down. æ Pull kids (or your diaper/snack/toy arsenal) in a wagon. æ Use monkey bars: swing or do chin-ups. æ Use a stair or bench for step-ups or inclined push-ups. continued on page 24
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I n d o o r P l ay æ Give piggyback and pony rides. æ Drag the kids across the floor on a blanket. æ Have an animal walk race. Move like a bear, crab, frog, snake, or spider. æ Create an obstacle course with whatever you’ve got: skipping rope, books (jump over), tables (crawl under), and the stairs. æ Challenge your kids to balancing contests in yoga poses: tree, fierce, lunge, warrior, triangle, or one-legged dog. æ Set a timer and do lunges and animal walks up and down the hall until it rings.
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Ki d s ’ D o w n t im e æ Jump on the treadmill or elliptical during the kids’ screen time. æ Find a workout video on YouTube while the kids are napping. æ Strengthen with weights or plyometrics as soon as the kids are in bed. æ Do some quiet yoga or slip out for a walk before the family wakes up.
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Fa m ily T im e æ Have a family walk or bike ride after dinner every evening. æ Have the whole family take a movement break for every 30 minutes of screen time. æ Do homework, paperwork, or chores to music, standing at the counter. Wiggle as needed and take a dance break with every fifth song.
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Ext r a- C u r r ic u l a r T im e æ Enroll your kids in sports that offer concurrent classes for parents. æ Go for a walk or run during the kids’ music lessons or homework time.
Whenever the baby is in your arms, pull down your shoulders and draw in your abs. Hold as long as possible. Do bent-over rows with the baby in her carseat. Every time you pick her up or put her down, do three controlled squats.
Ma n u fact u r e Yo u -T im e æ Join a gym that offers babysitting (bonus points if it also has a sauna or hot tub).
S o o t hi n g t h e Ba by æ Wear your baby for a brisk walk.
If all else fails, just shuffle around the house dragging those little ball-andchains for resistance. They may be exhausting, but they make decent ankle weights.
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Lilac Days at Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens,115 S Pekin Rd., Woodland. Each spring, Lilac Days celebrates the beauty of lilacs in bloom. Visitors from around the world stroll through the gardens, buy their favorite lilacs, visit Hulda’s Victorian era home, and shop for special items in the gift shop. Gardens are open daily 10 am to 4 pm year around. $3 gate fee. Children 12 years old and under enter free when accompanied by an adult. 10 am-4 pm May Day Flowers at Dengerink Administration Building, Rm. 236, 14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver. Help bring a ray of sunshine to Washington State University’s Golden Grads by delivering May Day flowers. Volunteers are needed to assemble and prepare cards and flowers, and to deliver flowers to one or two locations. All are welcome to volunteer. RSVP
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2 TUESDAY Lilac Days (See May 1) 10 am-4 pm
All Ages Yoga Storytime at Camas Public Library 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas. Led by registered yoga teacher Erika Levy. Bring a yoga mat if you have one. Kids all ages and caregivers. 10:30-11 am.
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Boomerang Kids’ Story and Craft Time at Boomerang, 808 Main St., Vancouver. Free stories, fun and activities in Boomerang’s awesome indoor kids’ play area. 10-11 am Lilac Days (See May 1) 10 am-4 pm Read to the Dog at Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave.,
Camas. Would you like to read to Cooper? He is a Certified Therapy Dog, and each reading session will be 15 minutes long. For more information or to sign up, inquire in the library or call 360-834-4692. First come first served. Advance sign up required. 2-3 pm Crafternoon at Kazoodles Toys, 13503 SE Mill Plain Blvd., #B-3, Vancouver. Pop in each week between 3 and 5 pm and get crafty with Ms. Leah. This week’s craft: April Showers bring May Flowers. Ages 5 and up (or 3 and up with adult helper). $2 per child. 3-5 pm Guided Walks at Columbia Springs, 12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver. Each guided walk consists of an easy stroll or tour with themes like plants, animals, geology, local history and our fish hatchery. Walks occur on the first and third Wednesdays of the month through October. All ages. No registration required, spots available first come, first served to the first 30 visitors. $5 suggested donation. All guided walks meet at the SWIFT Classroom at Columbia Springs. For upcoming walks and their themes: http://www.columbiasprings.org/events. 5:30-6:60 pm
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Family Fab Lab: Rockets to Gliders at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. Bring in the entire family for an evening of making. Design, build and test a basic rocket made from pipe insulation with Marlin Martin from Pearson Education Center. Then turn your rocket into a glider and watch it soar. For families with kids ages 6 and up. 6-7:30 pm
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May the Fourth be with You at The Mall Library Connection, 8700 NE Vancouver Mall Dr., Ste. 285, Vancouver, WA. Calling all Jedi. Train with the Jedi masters of Orion Fencing to defeat the Sith Lords, and learn the Jedi values of honor and etiquette. 4-5 pm
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Lilac Days (See May 1) 10 am-4 pm Downtown Camas First Friday in historic downtown Camas. Family activities and games, local art exhibits, dining, after hours shopping, and free-to-enter gift basket raffles. 5-8 pm continued on page 28
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Calendar of Events & Activities (cont’d) continued from page 26 Vancouver Downtown Association First Friday. Every first Friday of the month throughout the year, participating art galleries, merchants and restaurants in downtown Vancouver open their doors to celebrate opening night of various art exhibits. Live music and citywide receptions welcome all! Visit www.vdausa. org/vdas-firstfridaydowntown for a downtown art gallery list and walking map. 5-9 pm
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Ride Around Clark County. Clark County’s Premier Supported Bike Ride. The Vancouver Bicycle Club sponsors group rides throughout Vancouver and Clark County, and actively supports safe bicycling. Visit website for registration information and route details: www.cityofvancouver.us/community/page/ridearound-clark-county-1. 6:30 am Walk/Run for the Animals at Esther Short Park, Columbia St., Vancouver. Join 2,000 people and 1,000 dogs for the largest gathering of people passionate about pets. Choose from two dog-friendly courses, a 3-mile walk along the Columbia River or a 5k timed run through Ft. Vancouver with finisher’s medals, awards for top finishers and top runners per age bracket. After your walk or run, head back to Esther Short Park for the Party in the Park with dozens of pet-friendly vendors, dog agility demos, awards and fun for you and your dog. Proceeds benefit
the Humane Society for Southwest Washington, helps fund adoption services, community programs and helps reunite lost pets with their families. Registration is 7 am. Walk and Run is 9 am. Party in the Park is 7:30 am to noon. For more information: https://southwesthumane.org/ engage/events/walk-run-for-theanimals/. 7 am Kids Fishing Festival at Columbia Springs, 12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver. Join us for a day filled with fishy fun. Kids ages 5-14 are eligible to fish for trout with a fishing mentor that we provide. Every registered kid will get a fishing pole and tackle to take home. The Festival also features a BBQ lunch and activities like catching water-bugs, a scavenger hunt, crafts, and more. Registration is required for participation and closes May 3. Tickets are $7 per person when purchased online before the event; $9 via cash or check at the door. Scholarships may be available for families of children who receive free/reduced lunch at school. For more information, go to columbiasprings.org/kidsfishing. 9 am-12 pm First Saturday at Ridgefield Community Library at 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Come to the library for activities, crafts, and fun and celebrate. 10 am-2 pm Lilac Days (See May 1) 10 am-4 pm
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Aviation Explorer Post 1905 at Pearson Field Education Center, 201 E. Reserve St., Vancouver. Aviation Career Exploring is a hands-on learning program open to young adults, ages 1420 years, who are interested in learning about aviation careers. Annual dues to be a member of Aviation Explorer Post 1905 is $24. Meetings will incorporate exciting activities and interactions with aviation professionals. Aviation Explorers will experience firsthand what it’s like to be a pilot, aircraft mechanic, aerospace engineer, flight attendant or air traffic controller. They will visit airports, observe flight operations, and experience flying. Participants will learn about the educational requirements and learn what steps to take now to prepare for a successful career. For more information, contact Garrett Schmidt at garrett.schmidt@ fortvan.org. 10:30 am-12 pm Open Saturday at Pearson Field, 201 E Reserve St., Vancouver. Pearson Air Field is open to the public from 1 to 5 pm every Saturday, featuring a free educational program provided by Pearson Field Education Center, the Flight Simulator lab, vertical wind tunnel, a glider-building station, historic airplanes on-site for viewing, collections on display, and educational programs to propel students of all ages into the wonderful world of flight. Experience the “Golden Age of Aviation” at the Northwest’s first airport, and one of the oldest continuously operating airfields in the country. 1-5 pm Pinkalicious: The Musical at Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland. You are what you eat in this sweet musical treat about a girl who eats so many pink cupcakes that she turns completely pink from head to toe. Doctor’s orders say to stick to green foods only, but Pinkali-
cious just can’t resist her beloved cupcakes. Tap-dancing doctors, Broadway-style ballads, and a blues-singing little brother frost this musical with sweet delight. Tickets are $14-$32 at www.octc. org/pinkalicious. 2 and 5 pm Super Saturday: Star Wars Party at Three Creeks Community Library 800-C NE Tenney Rd., Vancouver. Channel the force as you hone your Jedi skills. Create crafts and play games from a galaxy far, far away. Be on the look-out for special guest appearances. All Ages 2-4 pm
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Lilac Days (See May 1) 10 am-4 pm Pinkalicious: The Musical (See May 6) 11 am and 2 pm
8 MONDAY Lilac Days (See May 1) 10 am-4 pm
9 TUESDAY Lilac Days (See May 1) 10 am-4 pm
All Ages Yoga Storytime at Camas Public Library 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas. (See May 2) 10:30-11 am
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Boomerang Kids’ Story and Craft Time (See May 3) 10-11 am Lilac Days (See May 1) 10 am-4 pm Read to the Dog at Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas. (See May 3) 2-3 pm Crafternoon at Kazoodles Toys, 13503 SE Mill Plain Blvd., #B-3, Vancouver. This week’s craft: Mother’s Day Surprise. (See May 3) 3-5 pm continued on next page
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Vancouver Great Strides at Esther Short Park, 415 W 6th St., Vancouver. Great Strides provides a great opportunity for people within the community to get involved in a great cause. Participants can form walk teams at their workplace, through their clubs and organizations, or with friends and family. Walk day is a fun, family-oriented event with a healthy 5k walk, children’s activities, food, and festivities. For more information: http://www.cchmuseum.org/ historic-women-walk/. 8:30 am 20th Annual Camas Plant and Garden Fair in Downtown Camas. Customers will find a
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wide array of plants, flowers, trees, garden art, planters, garden furniture, birdhouses, iron works, and a large selection of other locally made and grown products. It’s an opportunity to get something special for Mom or to pick up something for your own garden. Some highlights include: live music, fresh food, a free potting station, the “Find the Ladybug” activity, and the Kids’ Zone packed with fun for the younger crowd. Visit http://cwplantfair.org/ for more information. 9 am-4 pm Lilac Days (See May 1) 10 am-4 pm Book Sale at The Mall Library Connection, 8700 NE Vancouver Mall Dr., Ste. 285, Vancouver. Looking for used books? Come to our mini book sale to support the activities of the Friends of the Library. 10 am-3 pm Bike Safety at Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE 8th Way, Battle Ground. Start the spring season off right by learning about bike safety and getting a
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proper helmet fitting from Clark County Fire District 3. For everyone. 11 am-1 pm Open Saturday at Pearson Field (See May 6) 1-5 pm May Second Saturday at the Water Resources Education Center: Wonderful Wetlands, 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver. Celebrate wonderful wetlands during May’s Second Saturday event. Did you know that the Water Resources Education Center manages nearly 50 acres of wetlands? Explore this beautiful habitat while on a short walk to view wetlands wildlife. Then, head inside for kid-friendly crafts, games and science activities showcasing how wetlands protect and support our community. Free. 1-3 pm Pinkalicious: The Musical (See May 6) 2 and 5 pm
Second Saturday Science at Kazoodles Toys, 13503 SE Mill Plain Blvd. #B-3, Vancouver. Monthly science project for kids in grade 2 and up. Something different each month. $2. 3-4 pm
14 SUNDAY Lilac Days (See May 1) 10 am-4 pm
Pinkalicious: The Musical (See May 6) 11 am and 2 pm
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All Ages Yoga Storytime at Camas Public Library 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas. (See May 2) 10:30-11 am. Read to the Dog at Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Practice your reading skills and make a new, continued on page 30
Kids are invited to Columbia Springs to enjoy a day of fishing and fun activities. Fishing gear and mentors provided! Vancouver Family Magazine • www.vancouverfamilymagazine.com • May 2017
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Boomerang Kids’ Story and Craft Time (See May 3) 10-11 am Read to the Dog at Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas. (See May 3) 2-3 pm Crafternoon at Kazoodles Toys, 13503 SE Mill Plain Blvd., #B-3, Vancouver. This week’s craft: Bird’s Nest Creations. (See May 3) 3-5 pm Guided Walks at Columbia Springs, 12208 SE Evergreen Hwy., Vancouver. (See May 3) 5:30-6:60 pm
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3 Grands Concert for the Blind at Kiggins Theater, 1011 Main St., Vancouver. For more information: http://pianotuningschool. org/3-grands-concert-for-theblind/. Tickets $35. 5:30 pm
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Student Stride for Education at Washougal High School, 1201 39th St., Washougal. An allstudent fun run and adult 5K run/ walk held at the Washougal High School stadium and the adjoining fields. For more information and to register visit www.washougalschoolsfoundation.org/stride/. 7:30 am
Propstra Square Flower Planting at Esther Short Park, Columbia St., Vancouver. Join fellow volunteers for this annual planting event. Meet at the SE corner of the park (Columbia and W. 6th St.). We will plant flowers throughout Propstra Square for our community to enjoy throughout the summer. Volunteers are encouraged to bring a kneeling pad, trowel, gloves and water bottle, a few extras will be provided. Flowers and plantings funded through the sale of Propstra Square Memorial Bricks. To purchase a brick, contact the Parks Foundation of Clark County at admin@parksfoundation.usor 360-487-8370. 10 am-12:30 pm
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Aviation Explorer Post 1905 at Pearson Field Education Center, 201 E. Reserve St., Vancouver. (See May 6) 10:30 am-12 pm Dozer Day 2017 at Clark County Fairgrounds, 17402 NE Delfel Rd., Ridgefield. Dozer Day is the ultimate construction experience: putting kids in the driver’s seat to operate dump trucks, dozers and excavators all while educating about building sustainable communities, industry opportunities and public safety. There is something for everyone with music, food, giveaways, digging for treasures (including real gemstones), pipe and tire crawls, garbage trucks, fire trucks, an ambulance and much more. Young guests receive a free official Dozer Day hardhat and will enjoy collecting sponsor stickers for their hat while they get their “dig” on. Also, once admission is paid, all rides are free with just a couple activities requiring a donation to participate. Rain or shine. Please, service animals only. Admission is $8 for kids/seniors 60+ ($11 the day of the event) and $10 for adults ($13 the day of the event). 11 am-4 pm
Pinkalicious: The Musical at Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland. (See May 6) 11 am and 2 pm Dozer Day 2017 (See May 20) 11 am-4 pm Postlude Concert Presented by Portland Youth Philharmonic at Skyview High School, 1300 NW 139th St., Vancouver. Portland Youth Philharmonic’s (PYP) Conservatory Orchestra and Wind Ensemble close their Season 93 Skyview Series with the Postlude Concert highlighted by Dmitri Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10 Venue. Musical Director David Hattner leads Portland Youth Wind Ensemble and Lawrence Johnson conducts Portland Youth Conservatory Orchestra. Tickets are $5-15 at www.portlandyouthphil.org or call the PYP office at 503-223-5939. 4 pm
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All Ages Yoga Storytime at Camas Public Library 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas. (See May 2) 10:30-11 am. DIY Tie-Dye Cascade Park Community Library, 600 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver. We’ve got everything you’ll need to create crazy wearable designs on white t-shirts. Nosh on snacks while your creations take shape. Bring your friends. Teens ages 12-18. 6 pm
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Crafternoon at Kazoodles Toys, 13503 SE Mill Plain Blvd., #B-3, Vancouver. This week’s craft: DIY funny face flip book. (See May 3) 3-5 pm Kids Fun Hometown Heroes at Woodland Community Center, 782 Park St., Woodland. Come and meet firefighters, police officers and more. Make crafts, play fun games and see special ‘hero’ equipment. Fun for all ages. 3:45 pm
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Family Friday Night Game Club at Autism Empowerment Office in The Arc Family Center, 6511 NE 18th St., Vancouver. A fun, monthly event where kids play games and have the opportunity to hang out and meet other youth. Parents can relax, share information, play games with their kids, and/or get support from each other. The club activities are geared toward ages elementary and up. Siblings of all abilities are welcome. $5 per family and please bring a snack to share. 6:30-8:30 pm continued on next page
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Flying Gizmo Show at Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE 8th Way, Battle Ground. Staff from Seattle’s Museum of Flight will bring their extensive toy collection to teach us about the science and history of flight. Appropriate for grades K-2. 2-3 pm
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2017 Walk to Cure Arthritis at Esther Short Park, Columbia St., Vancouver. Walk to Cure Arthritis is the Arthritis Foundation’s nationwide signature event that unites communities across the country to put an end to arthritis. This event features a three-mile and one-mile course. We’ll have information about arthritis and fun activities for the entire family. Pet owners are encouraged to bring their dogs. Join the fight and Walk to Cure Arthritis – register, fundraise, come together to support each other
Pinkalicious: The Musical (See May 6) 2 and 5 pm
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All Ages Yoga Storytime at Camas Public Library 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas. (See May 2) 10:30-11 am.
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Boomerang Kids’ Story and Craft Time (See May 3) 10-11 am
Hiroya Tsukamoto – Live at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. Originally from Kyoto, Japan and now based in New York City, Hiroya is an eclectic guitarist/composer who blends jazz, folk, and poetry into cinematic compositions. Come hear his enchanting original music, as well as Japanese folk songs and stories. For all ages. 6:30-7:30 pm
Read to the Dog at Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas. (See May 3) 2-3 pm Crafternoon at Kazoodles Toys, 13503 SE Mill Plain Blvd., #B-3, Vancouver. This week’s craft: Popsicle Stick ballerinas and alligators. (See May 3) 3-5 pm
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Pinkalicious: The Musical (See May 6) 11 am and 2 pm Bread and Butter Day at Cedar Creek Grist Mill, 43907 NE Grist Mill Rd., Woodland. Come and churn rich fresh cream into butter and spread it on fresh made bread. 12 pm
The Run to Remember 5k/10k race benefits Battle Buddies and honors veterans and those currently serving in the Armed Forces.
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Memorial Day and Soldiers’ Bivouac at Fort Vancouver Parade Grounds, 1115 E. 5th St., Vancouver. Join us for a special community ceremony honoring Memorial Day, then tour Civil War-era camps and talk with costumed re-enactors about the
Children’s Cultural Parade at Fort Vancouver Parade Grounds, 1115 E. 5th St., Vancouver. This annual parade brings third graders from Vancouver Public Schools and Evergreen Public Schools together to share their research projects on their family’s heritage (or a culture in which they are interested), and celebrate our diverse community. The parade will include school marching bands and over 1,600 third grade students celebrating the community’s diversity. 10 am
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Run to Remember at Reflection Plaza, 1703 Main St., Washougal. Let us honor the brave men and women who have or are currently serving in our Armed Forces and remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice fighting for our freedom. This Memorial Day Mile and 5k/10k running and walking event on Memorial Day weekend will benefit Battle Buddies, an organization that provides Service Dogs for our Veterans. This is a flat, fast race; and there will be pace waves. The 5k and 10k races will take place afterwards. After your mile, 5k or 10k on the Washougal trail along the Columbia River, enjoy food and drink, share race stories, and meet and personally thank service members for their service. Bring your kids so they can learn what this holiday is all about. For more info and to register go to http://whyracingevents.com/ event/925/#event-home 8 am
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Retail Kazoodles.......................................................15 Pottery Fun.......................................................7 Vancouver Mall...............................................17
Schools & Education EOCF................................................................7 ESD 112.........................................................17 The Gan Jewish Preschool............................15 Naydenov Gymnastics...................................24
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