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COVER MOM

AGES & STAGES

HOME DECOR

JOAN REUKAUF

WHY DOES MY KID DO THAT?!

WHAT’S GOING BAH-BYE

My First Choice for My Child’s Health MANAGING STRESS DURING A PANDEMIC The coronavirus pandemic has been stressful for everyone, including parents. Here are some tips to help you and your child during anxious times.

Fun and Constructive Home Activities: Support your children’s hobbies and encourage them to continue. If they do not have hobbies, help them find areas of interest and work toward finding an enjoyable hobby for them. Show interest in your child’s interests. Make homemade ice cream, try a new recipe, or bake fun and rewarding foods.

Keep Them Growing: Support your children’s friendships in a safe and socially distant manner.

Arrange virtual play dates, encourage them to chat on the phone or in games, and help keep them involved in groups or clubs. Take the time to talk with them each day. No need for a particular topic, just a time to connect and build your relationship.

Traveling Safety: Do your research before going to a public establishment or traveling. Know what restrictions are in place and what the guidelines are. Avoid peak hours and crowds. Plan fun road trips, but map out your route ahead of time and research the safety precautions for each area you will visit. Make sure to keep the car stocked with hand sanitizer, antibacterial wipes, and paper towels.

We’re here to support you and your family during these unsettling times.

Call us to schedule an appointment and make The Corvallis Clinic your first choice for your child’s health care.

Schedule an appointment 541-754-1278 | CorvallisClinic.com/pediatrics

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Home Decor

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Meet the MOM experts ... 4

inside that counts

Why does my kid do that?!

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Rice Rice Baby 27

They know what they’re

Cover MOM: Joan Reukauf ...................10

Why does my kid do that?!..................... 22

talking about.

This mom gets real.

Ages & Stages

Because I said so............... 5

Home decor .....................16

Rice rice baby ..................27

A message from MOM

What’s 2021 & what’s going bah-bye.

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experts

[They know what they’re talking about]

Say Cheese Say Cheese with Dr. Wade Haslam, page 9

Health Let’s Talk Health with Samaritan Health Services, page 7

“I had my patience tested… it was negative.

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— Just about every mom

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Pets Pets are Family with Dr. Josiah Moses, DVM, page 20

Focus

Learn

Focus on MOM with Dr. Masha Molodyh, page 15

Partners in Education with Carla Towery, page 21

Smile

Thrive

Something to Smile About with Dr. Jay Vaikuntam, page 18

Go Out and Play with Karen Swanger, page 26

Natural

Style

Natural Choices with Jasmin Woodside, page 19

About Home Style with Heather Van Eyk, page 30

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NO FAMILY DINNERS FOR MOTHER’S DAY, PLEASE When my boys were ages 2 and 4, we nicknamed them Chaos and Destruction.

We were in a constant state of plucking them off of some high surface or rescuing the cat from their sticky-fingered clutches.

Along comes Mother’s Day, and some well-meaning but misled family member puts out the idea, “Let’s all go to a restaurant to celebrate!”

Oh lawd, I knew it would be a bad idea, but it’s family, and I have a fabulous mother-inlaw I adore, so of course I wanted to be part of any event that celebrates her. But my offspring? I did not relish bringing them to a real restaurant, aka the kind without ball pits. I tried — oh, how I tried — to find child care for that day. Fat chance when all the good ones were doing something already for their own moms. With dread I knew I would have to take the boys with us.

It turned out exactly as you expect it would: they ripped up sugar packets, used silverware and tables as xylophones and screeched their age-appropriate displeasure at being expected to sit in a chair and converse with others. My husband and I resorted to running around with them outside for the majority of the meal. I cannot remember what I ate, but I can tell you it was as cold as every other meal I’d had since delivering my firstborn.

At that very moment, I made a deal with myself: never again did I want to be taking care of children on Mother’s Day. I love my children fiercely and I would give my life up for theirs without hesitation. I just needed to get away from them for one day of the year, with no cooking, no breaking up squabbles, no noise.

And I found my holy land: it’s called Edgefield, located in Troutdale. Every May (minus the recent Covid ones) my two sisters fly into PDX and we spend a divine weekend having food and drinks served to us. There is a pool with a bar. There are massage services. There is artwork we all adore. It is booked at least a year in advance, and it’s glorious for Mother’s Day. My husband handles the kids while I’m gone, which I appreciate more than any flowers or jewelry.

Every now and again, I’ll see another mom while I’m at Edgefield, her hands flying around the table to keep the malt vinegar from being smashed to the ground by her young child. She’s either a newbie mom or one who couldn’t find childcare. She appears stuck in a hell loop. Silently, I send her strength through the slightest tip of my margarita glass. To next year, darling.

Audrey Meier DeKam Editor-in-Chief

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Let’s talk health

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Q: As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, it is hard to tell what is normal “teen angst,” and what might be serious. How do I know whether my teenager needs help?

Have a question you forgot to discuss at the doctor’s office or are too embarrassed to ask? The experts at Samaritan Health Services are here to help.

A: The pandemic brought ongoing stress

• Lack of basic personal hygiene.

The American Academy of Pediatrics cites these common signs of stress and mental health challenges:

It can be hard sometimes to determine what is normal developmental behavior and what is serious. If you have concerns, reach out to your teen’s primary care provider, who can screen for depression and ask about concerns like anxiety or stress. Make sure your teen has privacy during their appointment, so they may speak as openly as possible.

• Unusual changes in mood, ongoing irritability, feelings of hopelessness or rage and frequent conflicts with others.

• Changes in behavior, such as stepping back from personal relationships.

• Loss of interest in activities.

• Difficulty sleeping or sleeping a lot more than usual.

• Changes in weight or eating patterns.

• Problems with memory, thinking or concentration.

Q: Should I get the COVID-19 vaccine if I’m pregnant?

A: Data is limited on the COVID-19

vaccine in pregnant women; however, we do know how similar vaccines work in pregnancy. We do not see a negative to getting the vaccine, and you can get it at any time in your pregnancy.

I do suggest that you review your risk for getting the virus and weigh it against the potential for having a serious case, if you do get it. In a study of 23,434 pregnant women with symptomatic COVID-19, compared to women not pregnant, pregnant women had an

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• Less interest in schoolwork.

and uncertainty, which can be especially overwhelming for children and teens.

Since so many of us are staying home a lot more, hopefully you are able to check in with your teen often and watch for any signs they are struggling.

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• Increase in risky or reckless behaviors, such as using drugs or alcohol.

• Thoughts or talking about death or suicide.

Rest assured that clinics are taking extra precautions to make in-person visits safe during the pandemic, and many are also providing telehealth visits. Meanwhile, try to set an example by staying positive and hopeful for a bright future.

— Rosemary Schairer, FNP, Samaritan Pediatrics

increased incidence of more severe outcomes such as hospital admissions, needing ventilation and having premature births.

It’s best to avoid getting COVID-19, but vaccination is an individual choice.

While I do not hesitate to recommend the vaccine to my patients, you should discuss concerns with your obstetrician to help you decide.

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KIDS AND MOUTHWASHES With an array of mouthwashes on the market, you may wonder if your child should use one.

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Children under age 6 should not use mouthwashes, as many of them contain levels of fluoride that can actually change the color and texture of young teeth.

Once your child is old enough, you can teach them how to rinse and spit by practicing with water.

For anyone in braces, mouthwashes can be a useful tool in getting food out of brackets. Look for a non-alcohol based formula, and choose a brand that contains fluoride and is approved by the American Dental Association. Some patients may have unique dental needs where we might prescribe a mouthwash or recommend a different type of mouth rinse.

And remind your child that mouthwash is a boost for oral hygiene: it can help, but does not replace good, regular brushing and flossing.

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JOAN REUKAUF

Husband: Jeremy Reukauf, web developer for OSU Ecampus Children: Addison Reukauf, age 20, and Vivian Reukauf, age 17 Profession: Chief Operations Officer, People’s Bank of Commerce/Willamette Community Bank Community: Corvallis

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Family comes first.

All families are unique. Tell us about yours.

My husband, Jeremy, and I met our freshman year at Boise State University and have been together for 29 years and married for 25 as of June of this year. We have two daughters, Addison who is finishing up her junior year at Oregon State University, and Vivian who will be graduating from Corvallis High School this year and is headed to Colorado State University Pueblo. Addison is studying to be an educator and is currently pursuing a double major in education and history with a minor in political science. Vivian is going to be playing lacrosse at CSU Pueblo and will be pursuing plant biology and chemistry.

When did you know you wanted to be a mom?

Truthfully, I never wanted to even be married. I didn’t have those dreams or fantasies of the big white wedding that so many girls grow up with. I wanted an office in a high-rise building that overlooked some amazing city. So there’s something to finding the right person and knowing that you want to spend the rest of your life with them — everything changes. It wasn’t until that part of my life was in place that the wonderment of children entered my thinking and from there it was a no-brainer.

Do you think that parenting is easier or more challenging than when you were growing up?

Well, the older I get, or as I like to think of it, the more experience I gain, the more I think we all have this notion. I am amazed by my children — what they know, what they can do, and best of all, who they are.

But more so, I am amazed by how much I learn from my daughters. That, in itself, can sometimes be challenging, but always rewarding.

Tell us about one of your proudest mom moments? When Addison was in fourth grade there was a contest for artwork that would be chosen for the dedication of a new building. The theme of the artwork was a celebration of astronomy and many kids submitted their wonderful artwork in hopes of being chosen. Addison’s drawing won and to this day, her art is memorialized in a bronze plaque on that building. A very proud moment.

Now tell us about one of your most humbling mom moments? To this day I am humbled when my kids ask me for advice, but I am even more humbled when they actually take it. When Vivian was very young she told me about a problem that she was having at school with being teased. We talked it through and came up with several ways to remedy the situation, one of which was to be brave and face her teasers and tell them exactly how their teasing made her feel. Like any mom, I was heartbroken that my kid was going through this but I also knew that she needed a chance to handle it on her own before mom stepped in. A few days later she told me that while the class was having share time, she raised her hand to share something. She proceeded to tell me that she didn’t just face her teasers, she stood up and told the entire class that she didn’t like being teased and how it made her feel. She told them that teasing isn’t very nice and just think how it would make you feel. She then very confidently sat down and went about her day. Pushing back tears I asked, so, did anyone tease you today? She said no, they don’t tease me anymore, now we just play. Whew, what a relief and a very, very humbling and proud moment for me.

In what way are your children like you? How are they different? My kids have very distinct and different personalities, which I love. They are both smart, kind, funny and ambitious — all traits that they get from both mom and dad. Addison is most like me in her journey to become an educator, as that was exactly what I wanted to do when I was younger. My path took me in a different direction, but I am so proud of her conviction to teach and educate our youth, encouraging a brighter future through knowledge. Addison also has the ability to relate to others, no matter who they are. I’ve always felt this was an important skill to have no matter what you do in life. Addison has an amazing work ethic where anything she is tasked to do, she ensures it is not only done, but is done supremely well.

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is fiercely independent, another trait from me, and she knows what she wants and works hard to get it. Vivian is a natural leader, and I am really excited to see where her future will take her. Oh, and if you ask her father, one trait that we share is that we are never wrong.

You know you’re a mom when you hear yourself say, “______________.” “Because I said so…” and I really hate it when that has ever come out of my mouth so I try very hard to get through a conversation first before I go there.

Your biggest wish for your kids is…

Happiness…that is defined in different ways for different people. My biggest wish I have for my kids is to allow themselves to understand what makes them happy and to go after it or maintain it. Seems like a simple thing, however, it’s all in their definition of happiness which can only be defined by them.

No one works harder than mom.

We know that being a mom is a full-time job.

How do you balance (or not) motherhood, activities, work, volunteering, household responsibilities, and life in general? What sometimes falls through the cracks?

Finding life/work/activities/volunteer balance is very hard and I cannot claim that I am an expert at it. One thing I have always tried to do to bring us all back to center is family dinners, every night, as much as possible. This was instilled in me from my youth, growing up in a very busy family that would always come together for an evening meal. It’s a time and event that I protect as much as I can and today, we use that time to check in with each other. Some nights there are debates, some nights we are all experts at Jeopardy, but most nights there is a lot of laughter.

Tell us about your work or volunteerism outside of the home. Since moving to Oregon in 2010, I made an effort to find organizations and volunteer opportunities that I could put my full faith and effort into. After a few years of searching and trying on a few things, I have come to my current participation in a few organizations that I love and respect. Education being very important in my family, I am proud to serve and be a part of the Board of Education at Linn-Benton Community College. I am also a part of the LinnBenton Community College Foundation 12 mommag.com

Board where I currently serve as president.

Another organization that I have the great privilege of being a part of is the Benton Community Foundation where I currently serve as a board member and chair of the grants committee. I find all of this work so fulfilling, contributing to the communities where I live and work, and serving with great people.

What have you learned professionally, that has helped you as a mom? A big part of my job is leadership and coaching, something I feel so lucky to be able to do on a daily basis, especially coaching. A cherished part of my job is speaking with employees one on one about their future and how to get there. The art of coaching, no matter what profession you are in, can be a very useful skill, especially with kids. Something my husband and I decided even before our children were born was that we would always talk to them as if they were young adults. Treating them with respect, listening to their concerns, allowing them an audience to ensure we were all on the

Tell us about a recent achievement you’re proud of, or a personal passion or talent.

I love to teach! Being a teacher, an educator, a trainer…it’s what I’ve wanted to do since I was very young. At age 16, I went to my father with my proud declaration of wanting to be a teacher. His response? No, you are going to study business. I absolutely adore my father and would have done anything he asked, so I proudly went to Boise State University and received a BA in marketing. Clearly this has worked out for me from a career perspective, but my love of teaching and education has never waned. Through my 28-year career in the financial services industry, I have found ways to fulfill my desires of teaching and educating within my profession and also through volunteering at local high schools and universities. I was asked if I would be interested in instructing an MBA-level course at Willamette University which I very excitedly accepted and have been spending a part of my summers as an instructor with Willamette University for the last two years.

When was the last time you failed? What did you learn? The last time I failed was recent, within the last few months. Even now, as I think about it, my failure is somewhat surprising only because it is something that I always tell new supervisors — never put your personal expectations of yourself onto others, they will never meet them. I recently did that, thinking that those around me would align with my own personal expectations. They didn’t and it resulted in much frustration. As I tried to work through the “whys and hows” of the situation, I came to realize I fundamentally went against my own advice and words.

Not easy to realize, but I value the ability to be able to look back and learn from any mistakes and failures.

Do you have a goal you’d like to accomplish within the next five years? Many people that I work with are smiling at this question. I’m a big believer and advocate of having a five-year plan. I learned very early in my career that knowing where I want to go and what I want to do helped

me to understand what I should be doing today to get there. Seems simple but it’s not always clear. As a matter of fact, with recent changes in my career and workplace, I am currently without a plan and will be taking the next few months to understand my new world in order to focus on a new five-year plan. No matter what, however, the plan always has family first.

If mom’s not happy, nobody’s happy.

What do you think is the most important life skill or value your parents taught you? I grew up in a very small town in Idaho where my father was the only black man, which means I was the only black girl in my school. Of course, as a child I noticed this, however my father taught me how to see people, not color. He also taught me how to deal with racism when it came my way as he knew it would at some point in my life. My father was bigger than life and you couldn’t help but love him once you let him in. He taught me that my behavior is the most important one to consider, and to recognize the difference between ignorance and personal insult. This has served me very well in my life, and I hope I have passed that power of knowledge along to my kids.

When was the last time you did something for the first time? I recently went fishing for the first time. I didn’t realize how much work, and quite frankly, an art, fishing was.

It was amazing to watch the guide at work, and he was a great teacher, too. Honestly, I wasn’t very good at it but I did have beginner’s luck and happened to be the only one that caught a fairly large salmon that day. As for future fishing trips, there will definitely be some, but my favorite part about it all was being on the water, taking in nature in all its splendor.

What is the quality you like most about yourself? I’m an optimist, the ultimate glass-half-full kind of person. I have a hard time ever thinking something can’t be done or that there is an impossibility to anything.

If you could instantly have one new skill (i.e. foreign language, musical talent, eyes in the back of your head, etc.), what would it be?

I’ve always thought about being a writer and would love to possess the patience and thought process to venture into that journey.

MOMs Love Local We love locally owned businesses, restaurants, places and organizations.

Share your favorite… …view or scenic lookout: any hiking trail in Oregon …spot to get a good workout: since the pandemic, my living room …restaurants for a date night: Del Alma or Sybaris …take-out or quick bite: Tacos El Machin …meetup spot for happy hour: Sweet Red Bistro

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same page at the end of the day — these were really important behaviors that we wanted to live and teach. Learning how to coach properly really helped me to communicate with my children and, more importantly, allowed and taught them to communicate with me.

MOM s Favorite... …family game: Settlers of Catan — it gets pretty competitive. …words to live by: Choose your attitude. …binge-worthy TV or podcast: I’m a “murderino,” so anything about true crime. …way to get out of making dinner: I love to cook but I have developed an unhealthy relationship with Door Dash. …inspirational quote: “The norms and notions of what just is isn’t always justice.” …time-saving app: Hello Fresh

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What’s in your mom purse right now?

I promised myself I would never have a mom purse…so far, so good.

What keeps you sane? The weekend. In my younger years I would never be home on the weekend. Jeremy and I would find somewhere to go, even if it was just to the antique shop down the road. But now, I try to protect my time at home on the weekend as much as possible. The weekends bring me back to center, help me to bring life back into focus and understand what is and is not important.

What’s your guilty pleasure? (dark chocolate hidden in the pantry, TJ Maxx, daily latte habit?) It’s kind of out there and maybe not very mom-like, but I am obsessed with true crime. Reading about, listening to, watching anything about true crime fascinates me. I developed this guilty pleasure late in life or else I think forensic science would have been my choice of study.

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Who is your favorite fictional hero?

Elizabeth Bennet from Pride and Prejudice. I love her strength, her fierce protection of her family and her tell-itlike-it-is attitude.

Who is your favorite real-life hero?

My father. He lived a life that was, in my opinion, quite extraordinary. Being an African-American kid born in Georgia and growing up in Manhattan, he would tell stories of how he would have to fight his way to school everyday through the different neighborhoods. My father was extremely smart and was the first in his family to go to college, and in true Frederick Singleton fashion, he was accepted to Columbia University at the age of 16. He joined the Army at a very young age and made a career for himself, finishing college with a degree in business administration and went on to graduate school. He never let anything stop him even though the world around

him, filled with civil rights challenges, made many normal life events more of an uphill battle. One of those was being married to the love of his life, my mother, who was white. Sadly, my father passed away in 2012, almost exactly a year after my mom. He will always be my hero.

Listen to mom.

What advice would you give your younger mom self? What do you wish you knew then that you know now? Enjoy it. For me, it was hard being a new mom to make sure I was stopping the hustle and bustle to just enjoy as many moments as I could. I learned eventually how to do that, but I think new moms can tend to feel a lot of pressure to get it right when the only thing that is right, is the way you and that little baby feel every day.

It’s called a Snellen chart T HAT FAMOUS vision test with the large E and various letters in descending sizes is called a Snellen chart. It measures visual acuity, which is how clear your vision is at 20 feet, with the ideal measurement of 20/20 allowing someone to see objects clearly at 20 feet away.

While this measurement is consistently used to determine your refractive error (nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism), it’s not the only measurement of good vision. It simply indicates the sharpness of your vision at certain distances, which is important for basic tasks like driving or reading.

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In an exam, an optometrist or ophthalmologist will measure more than just the clarity of your sight.

They use the Snellen chart, but also other tools to determine if you need your pupils dilated or retinas examined, which can help find underlying causes for poor visual acuity. Eye doctors also examine your color vision, focusing ability, eye coordination, depth perception and peripheral awareness.

You can print a Snellen chart and test your vision acuity at home, but it is no substitute for thorough, regular eye exams by an eye doctor.

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DECOR WHAT’S 2021 & WHAT’S GOING BAH-BYE

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OW DON’T COME AT US for simply reporting the trends. Time moves forward, and so does home decor. Apparently these three big trends have been played out: Credit: Lilse McKenna

SHIPLAP

BARN DOORS ANYWHERE EXCEPT A BARN

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GREIGE PAINT ON EVERYTHING

Holy Joanna Gaines, say it isn’t so...alas, it is. Shiplap has had a great run; we’ll catch up with it again in 2050. As for barn doors, we’re betting the practical use of their sliding mechanism will stick around in some shape or form. And no need to panic if you’ve gone too greige: bring in an accent wall color, or try one of these new on-trend items.

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GRANNY CHIC AKA, GRANDMILLINEAL What’s chintz and floral and slams the door on sleek modernism? It’s been dubbed “grandmillennial style,” and it’s growing in popularity. Think patterns, thrifted items, skirted chairs, tassels and trim.

Now you’re wishing you accepted your granny’s offer of that glass bowl collection. Even if it’s not for you, you can’t help but like a cheeky needlepoint, like this one from Etsy.

THE 90S ARE BACKSTREET BACK Brass fixtures have already been on the scene.

Now entering the AOL chat room: geometric prints.

It’s on chairs, pillows and rugs. The really ambitious can try using paint and tape to trick out a wall.

PEEL AND STICK WALLPAPER, AND WE ARE HERE FOR IT. Wallpaper is difficult to put up (and sometimes to take it down, too). Peel and stick versions allow for easier installation, especially when it’s off just a smidge and you need to take it off and start over. Perfect for a nursery, so you can swap it out as your child grows.

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IN THE KNOW WITH H2O

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ETTING YOUNG CHILDREN to drink good old fashioned water can be a challenge. On average, a five-yearold child should consume 3 – 5 glasses of water each day. But how best to do this, when the allure of sugary drinks like juice and soda is so strong?

For starters, consider that most juices, sports drinks and sodas average 20 – 40 grams of sugar, when most children should have no more than 25 grams of sugar per day. Sugar-sweetened beverages are the largest source of added sugar in a child’s diet, contributing to dental cavities, obesity and diabetes.

Tips to encourage children to drink water: • Let them choose a water bottle and carry it with them to school, parks and on walks. One with pictures of a beloved cartoon character can go a long way with young children.

• Start a water chart. If they accomplish their weekly goals, reward them with a healthy treat at the end of that week.

• Consider adding a slice of their favorite fruit to the water to jazz it up.

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Bell pepper slices: Crisp, colorful and delicious, these are a healthful answer to french fries, with all of the crunch and none of the fat. Slice organic green, red and yellow bell peppers into quarter-inch wide strips.

In addition to being a refreshing snack, which is especially important as it heats up outside again, bell peppers are a great source of vitamins A, C and E.

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Dried fruit: Most of us don’t eat enough fruit. Let’s fix that by showing the next generation of snackers just how tasty — and varied — it can be. Sweet and chewy dried fruit, available in the bulk department at the Co-op, makes a great alternative to packaged snack-treats loaded with extra sugar. Look for dried mangoes, apple rings, pear slices, pineapple slices, banana chips, persimmons and more. They offer an unmatched variety of fun snacking options that give your kids the energy they need to learn and grow, every day.

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ATCHING OUR pups and kittens mischievously explore our residential jungles offers no end of laughter and the everpresent phrase: “Did you seriously just eat that?”

When it comes to houseplants, it’s wise to know what could hurt your four-legged best friend. Houseplants generally come with a label that include warnings if they’re dangerous for pets. Take a few minutes to read it or look at the ASPCA toxic plant guide so you can protect your pets.

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The most common side effect of ingesting house plants is gastrointestinal upset (vomit, diarrhea, etc.) and can usually be easily treated with the help of your veterinarian. However, worst-case scenarios include heart failure, seizures, kidney failure or even death. As a veterinarian, I see what happens when dogs and cats ingest something they shouldn’t and watched as owners grieve the loss of

their furry friends, questioning why they didn’t remove a certain houseplant that was toxic to animals. Some common toxic plants to watch out for: Easter lilies (Lilium longiflorum): very toxic to cat kidneys.

Jade: vomiting and diarrhea, or drunk-like behaviors.

Yews (Taxus genus): GI upset to seizures and even cardiac failure.

Marijuana: Dogs are very sensitive to THC. It can cause seizures in some animals.

For non-toxic plants, consider Easter Daisies (townsendia sericea), baby’s breath, bamboo and grasses such as wheat, barley and rye. Catnip can be enjoyed by cats in moderation ( it causes excitement in some cats, and in others sedation and gastrointestinal upset).

And always, if your pet is showing any odd signs or symptoms, call your veterinarian.

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ODE TO OUR GRADUATING SENIORS

It’s perfect, honey!

Have you ever noticed that we love our children’s artwork, no matter how purple the sky or red the grass they’ve drawn?

We don’t expect it to be perfect, yet we find joy in it anyway.

We find joy in their imperfection, yet we often expect no less than perfection from ourselves or our spouse. When we reflect on our

This past year has been nothing any of us anticipated, and one fully felt by our high school seniors. How do we lives, we see what we don’t the have.

When wefinding look inthe thepositive? mirror, we see acknowledge loss while our flaws instead of the blessings. Can we take a step back? Can we and empathize accept those Listen few extra pounds, or scuffed shoes, or not-so-new These amazing young people allow have been anticipating their car—even with its occasional rattles—and ourselves to Senior year: hanging out with friends, going to the movies, experience satisfaction with what we have and who we are? Peace Homecoming, just to name a few rites of passage. Some are with ourselves liberates toof bethese our own “best.” activities deeply. By feeling the us loss cherished listening, we show themfrom they the are not alone. of Today’s the day.

Give yourself a break expectation perfection and say, “I’m okay. ” Celebrate outside the box There are many ways to support, encourage and celebrate It’s called GRACE. Give yourself some today! our seniors. In lieu of a dance, host a bonfire and s'mores event (masked and socially distanced, of course). Other fun ideas to try: special goodie bags with pre-packaged items, a picture brought to you by wall of the seniors in a special spot for all to see, 2021 class items like stickers, lanyards, etc. Be creative!

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Ages & Stages

Why does my 4-year-old only poop in a pull-up?

Why does my teen sleep all day and stay up all night?

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Why does my baby only want me? my s e o d Why ear-old 5-y ine? wh

Why doe s my t throw th oddler ings?

Why does my 14-year-old not answer my texts?

Why does my 9-year-old suddenly want to sleep in my b ed?

Why d oe year- s my 6old better behave f and te or sitters ach he doe ers than s for m e?

Why does my kid do that?!

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Meet the experts

Caroline Fisher MD, PhD Child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist who works with the pediatrics team at The Corvallis Clinic

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rom the colic to biting, then to back talking and secretkeeping, there isn’t a mom among us who hasn’t asked themselves, what the heck is going through my child’s mind sometimes?

Babies and young children have the struggle of language: namely, they have to use other ways to communicate with adults such as crying or flushing your favorite lipstick down the toilet. The range of emotion is there, which must be frustrating to not be able to verbalize it.

And whether you’re ready for them or not, the stages keep coming. Kids learn to use their words but it comes with some unsavory parts. You’ve likely been called a name or two, starting with poopy head and escalating from there.

Whitney Horsley, MD General pediatrician at Mid-Valley Children’s Clinic with Samaritan Health Services in Albany

Sheena Johnson Founder & owner of Eugene Nanny Services

Aoife Rose Magee, PhD Director of the Parenting Success Network through Linn-Benton Community College

Teens and tweens deserve a category unto themselves; apparently they enjoy arguing with their parents. It also seems to happen just when you settle in to watch Bridgerton on your tablet.

What are MOMs to do? We turn to the experts for advice.

Why does my baby only want me?

Why does my toddler throw things?

Toddlers tend to have big emotions — happy and giggly one moment, then angry and crying the next. They are exploring their independence but don’t yet know how to stay safe or know all the rules of our world. You can help them by setting clear limits and rules then teaching them and reminding them in a calm, firm voice: “We don’t throw things in the house.” Then redirect them to an activity they can do indoors or offer to take them outside to throw a ball. Then if the behavior happens again or continues, remind them of the rule and have a natural consequence. The child threw the book again — that book goes on top of the shelf and the child can’t read it for the next two days. The child threw the toy car again — that toy goes in the parents’ room for the next three days and the child doesn’t get to play with it. Time outs are okay as well when their emotions overwhelm the child; you may have to sit with them for the time out when they are younger. Lastly, the key is consistency: any time they throw something inside (if that’s your rule) then that object goes away and they are reminded not to throw. Every time.

— Whitney Horsley, MD

Why does my 4-year-old only poop in a pull-up?

After a few months of age, babies often show a preference for a primary caregiver.

This person is the one that they are forming a strong bond with and feel the most secure. The baby may become distressed by strangers and have a harder time interacting with less familiar people.

Allowing the baby to get acquainted slowly and from the safety of your arms can help them warm up to other people.

Completing toilet training can be a huge task and one that is important to get a child ready for entering school. Children are sometimes reluctant to poop on the toilet for a couple reasons. They could have some constipation — it’s very common and people can be constipated while still pooping every day. If your child’s poops are large or very small (like pebbles) or they have pain with pooping — talk to their health care provider about constipation. If you’re not concerned about constipation, then think about ways to help motivate your child to poop on the toilet instead.

— Aoife Rose Magee, PhD

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They may just not want to take time away Why baby from playingdoes to go tomy the toilet.

Start by establishing a routine to have the child sit on only want me? the toilet after every meal. Reward this behavior with a sticker on a chart that you keep in the bathroom. First give the sticker for sitting on the toilet after a meal when you remind them, then later give the sticker for when they go to sit on the toilet without being reminded. They don’t have to poop when they sit on the toilet after meals but they should sit for at least 3 to 5 minutes to see if their body will allow them to poop. Try to avoid using screen time while on the toilet but reading a book or listening to music is okay.

Remember to praise the child if they tell you they need to poop before they do so in the pull up — you don’t have to make a huge deal but say something like “Thank you for telling me, that was very grown up of you.”

Why does my 6year-old behave better for sitters and teachers than he does for me?

— Whitney Horsley, MD

Why does my 5-year-old whine?

Children may become overwhelmed emotionally by situations and events.

Whining may happen if a child is beyond their emotional or physical coping limits, especially when they are hungry or tired.

Whining is a sure sign that the child is stressed and is in need of comfort from their caregiver. Taking time to offer positive attention and grabbing a snack may help the child feel better.

— Aoife Rose Magee, PhD

Kids feel safe with their parents and can show all their emotions. Nannies, like teachers, hold an authoritative role for which children want to please and/or behave. It’s a good thing that your child can regulate their feelings with others and yet show their true selves with you as their parents.

Why does my 9-yearold suddenly want to sleep in my bed?

— Sheena Johnson, Eugene Nanny Services There are a variety of reasons children want to sleep in their parents’ bed. A good place to start is to talk with the child and ask if they know why they’ve started wanting this. They may say something like nightmares, fear of the dark or monsters under their bed.

These are all normal childhood fears, and you can try to address them with things like a night light, checking the bed and closet at bedtime, or making “monster spray” (water and some essential oil that smells nice in a spray bottle) for them to spray around their room before bedtime. If they can’t tell you why, that’s okay too. You can try using a reward system: if they stay in their bed all night, they get a reward — a special mug of hot chocolate with a parent in the morning or a trip to their favorite park after school that day. This way it’s rewarding the good behavior. If they come into your bed at night you can move them back to their bed and just not have the reward in the morning. Lastly, if these don’t work and they seem scared or anxious when you are separated at other times (school, running errands, etc.) you can consider counseling for something called separation anxiety. You can ask their health care provider for a list of counselors or for other ideas.

— Whitney Horsley, MD

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Why does my 14-year-old not answer my texts?

Why does my 12-year-old say I hate you?

Kids say “I hate you,” but they actually still (and will always) love you. They say it when they are really, really angry, because they know it hurts. Right then, they hurt more than they can handle hurting. They just hate how angry they are, and if you were the person who made them that way, it comes out as “I hate you.” Don’t take it personally, just pretend that what they said was “I am really, really angry.” Then ask them what they are so angry about. Don’t assume you know: whatever just happened — you took their phone away, they can’t go to a party — is probably not actually the cause. Put on your listening ears and find out. Yes, it could be ridiculous, but maybe it’s not, and it’s certainly not to them. Then, when they know you truly understand and have stopped feeling so angry, tell them how much hearing “I hate you!” hurts your feelings.

— Caroline Fisher MD, PhD

Why does my teen sleep all day and stay up all night?

Circadian rhythm describes how your body regulates sleep time and awake time. While the rotation of the earth says a day is 24 hours long, the adolescent circadian rhythm is 24 and a half hours long: in short, teenagers are living a 24-and-a-half-hour day. So, every “earth” day, they want to go to bed half an hour later and also wake up a half hour later. School often provides a fixed wake up time which can help keep them on track, but in this time of quarantine, many kids have been able to shift their sleep habits to better fit their internal rhythm.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t necessarily match the internal rhythm of the rest of the family.

As we age, our circadian rhythm shortens, which is why you might find grandma in bed just after dinner.

— Caroline Fisher MD, PhD

Teens don’t answer texts when they are busy.

Lots of them complain that their parents text in the middle of the school day when they would get their phone taken away (and scolded by their parents) for texting in class.

There is more to a teen’s life than class, and your text may not be their highest priority when they are on the phone, playing video games, eating lunch, talking to their latest crush, exercising or trying to focus on something. Allow them that dignity unless it’s an actual emergency. Also, remember how many times you look at a text and decide that the situation you are dealing with is more important than answering right now, then forget to respond later when you have time. If you have a chronic non-answerer, they may not actually carry their phone with them or they may feel you are being intrusive.

Texting, by its very nature is intrusive: it’s kind of a “Drop everything and pay attention to me!” If you are using it as a way of remote nagging, being clingy, or using them to find out information you can easily look up yourself, you are telling them that their time and needs are not important. They will naturally let you know they disagree!

— Caroline Fisher MD, PhD

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HERE’S TO A FUN-FILLED SUMMER FOR ALL! Full-day and half-day camps are available June through August. Watch our website and follow us on Facebook for registration details.

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N OUR LIVING history, I doubt children (and parents!) have ever been this excited to be part of anything involving socializing and simply being together — physically and in real time.

Children thrive on interaction, and they learn so much when they are with their peers. After more than a year of seeing one another through computer screens, spending time in real life with other children will be quite exciting.

Some kids will jump right into socializing while others may be more reserved. Let your child know there is no right or wrong way to do this; it’s more about what feels comfortable to them and respecting that others may interact at different speeds.

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RICE Rice, rice babyRICE BABY E

aten around the globe, rice is a staple food that can go from dinner to breakfast, to dessert and nowadays even milk.

There’s lots to like about this low-cost fill-’er-upper.

Your mind may call up lush, verdant rice terraces of Asia when you think of rice farming, but it’s grown right here in the U.S., too, thriving in California, Louisiana, Texas and other states. According to the US Rice Council, American rice farmers produce 20 billion pounds of rice per year.

There are over 120,000 types of rice in the world, with the most common types you find on grocery store shelves being brown, white, jasmine and basmati. We’ll leave the finer points of rice types to the food scientists and rice connoisseurs.

Well that ’s wild Turns out that wild rice isn’t a grain like the others at all: it’s an aquatic grass.

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The green stuff

If your kids whine about “green stuff on it” skip the green onions in exchange for peace and quiet.

KOREAN beef bowls

This easy, popular recipe has many variations, including swapping out the beef for ground turkey or upping the spice with cayenne.

Here’s a kid-friendly version:

INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

¼ cup soy sauce ¼ cup packed brown sugar ¼ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon black pepper

In a small mixing bowl, stir together the soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, pepper and sesame oil. Set aside.

2 teaspoons sesame oil 1 pound lean ground beef 3 garlic cloves, chopped 2 and ½ cups cooked rice Optional: chopped green onions

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Brown the ground beef with garlic in a skillet. After it is fully cooked, drain it, then stir in the soy sauce mixture. Remove from heat and serve over cooked rice. Sprinkle green onions over the top, unless your kids whine about “green stuff on it.” In that case, skip this part in exchange for peace and quiet.

Do you need a rice cooker?

It depends on how often you’ll use it. One mom we know swears by hers, which has earned a permanent place on her kitchen countertop.

Others may find that the one they put on their bridal registry years ago now lingers in that hard-toreach corner of a lower cabinet.

Instant Pots, which have grown in popularity for their prowess in speeding up dinner, can easily moonlight as a rice cooker. And there’s always a simple saucepanon-the-stove way. The trick is to adjust the heat so it doesn’t boil over and once that lid is on, do not take it off, no matter how tempting it is to do so.

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THAI PEANUT SAUCE over coconut-infused rice FOR THE RICE:

FOR THE SAUCE:

INSTRUCTIONS

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½ cup peanut butter,

To make the sauce: whisk together all sauce ingredients except the warm water and salt. Add warm water a tablespoon at a time to get it to a consistency of your liking. Add salt to taste.

ounce can of coconut milk

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cup water

1 1

and ½ cups rice teaspoon sugar

Salt to taste

unsweetened

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tablespoons brown sugar tablespoons soy sauce tablespoon rice vinegar

To make the rice: Cook the rice as directed, using the coconut milk and water as the liquid for boiling. Add a teaspoon of sugar and salt to your taste.

tablespoon grated ginger root

½ cup of fresh-squeezed lime juice

3 garlic gloves, pressed 2-4 tablespoons warm water

To serve, pour sauce over the cooked rice with some julienned carrots or peppers for color and crunch.

INSTRUCTIONS

Bring the chicken broth to a boil and add rice. When the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, add diced tomatoes. Set aside.

Microwave the black beans for 1-2 minutes on high. Stir in garlic salt. Fold the black beans to the rice mixture.

Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese and avocado slices.

Salt to taste Sources: Infant & Toddler Forum, US Rice Council, Verywell Fit

Rice is fat-free, cholesterol-free and sugar-free so yee-haw, right? Not so fast. It’s a starch, so it’s high in carbs and low in fiber. Brown rice is a bit lower on the glycemic index than its white counterpart, and it does better in the fiber department.

Fat-free does not mean freefor-all

A serving size of cooked rice for toddlers is about 2 – 5 tablespoons, give or take the child’s unique size. For most adults, one serving is a ½ cup, but we give ourselves a pass on that one-serving business for sushi night. Afterall, sushi chefs train for ten years, and many of those are spent mastering how to make the rice. So if another unagi roll is calling to you, go for it and consider it a way to honor the chef.

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EORGE HARRISON’S song, “Here comes the sun” echoes our feelings on the arrival of spring. As we leave the cold depths of winter, the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, inspiring us to brighten up our homes.

Here Comes the Sun BRIGHTEN UP YOUR HOME FOR SPRING

Bright colors Celebrate the spring weather with brighter accessories.

Whether you want to add fresh throw pillows or go a step further and get new chairs for your dining room, there are many easy ways to add a little bit of color to an indoor space.

Heather Van Eyk is a mother of two and principal designer at NW Design House & owner of Budget Blinds located next to Starbucks in North Albany.

Add a floral touch The outdoors aren’t the only place for in-bloom flowers.

Fresh flowers are an easy decorative piece that can be added to any room.

Reduce clutter in your home Some spring cleaning can do wonders for your indoor spaces. Accessories like woven baskets are a stylish way to add storage and reduce clutter.

Change your patio décor Swap out a chair, throw pillow or a deck table to spruce up your patio without having to go through the trouble of renovating it.

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