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Back to school has never been more exciting.

Be sure your child is current on vaccines and other important health screenings. This year, parents have lots of questions about the COVID-19 vaccine and their child. Your annual well check is a great time to cover them – and if you choose, to get that vaccine taken care of.

We have the vaccine in all clinics for all authorized patients.

(Watch our website and social media for announcements about the status of the vaccine authorization for kids under 12.)

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EDUCATION A Deeper Dive Into Learning Styles TRAVEL Family Volunteer Vacations Do Good and Have Fun! DAD’S EYE VIEW Marching Into Kindergarten TRAVEL Exploring Oregon’s Amazing Coastline

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MOVIE REVIEWS Kids: Luca Parents: Fatherhood

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EDUCATION Benefits of Learning a Second Language

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2021 EDUCATION RESOURCE GUIDE

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RESCUE SPOTLIGHT Doggie: Baxter Kitties: Lanegan

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In times of sickness and wellness, we are with you every step of the way.

Karen Ortiz, M.D., F.A.A.P., brings genuineness and compassion to each patient visit and strives to help children and their families be well, physically and emotionally. Proficient in medical Spanish, Dr. Ortiz recognizes that each family is unique and focuses on building lasting relationships, from birth through young adulthood.

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1. PILAR BRADSHAW, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Dr. Pilar Bradshaw practices the full spectrum of pediatric medicine, seeing patients from birth to young adulthood. Named as 1 of 7 “Favorite Pediatricians” by Parents magazine, she believes in the ability of parents to embrace the joys and challenges of raising children.

2. RICK EPSTEIN

A Dad’s Eye View contributor, also award-winning columnist, and journalist. Author of Rookie Dad (Hyperion) and The Right Number of Kids (McKenna Publishing Group). His wife and three daughters run a living laboratory in which he is constantly tested, analyzed, and experimented upon. It’s as if a guinea pig could write.

3. KIM GREEN-SPANGLER Kim Green-Spangler, B.S. Ed and M.S. Eng., is a freelance writer, coach, wife and mother. She specializes in topics pertaining to family life, fitness, parenting, and home-based businesses.

4. TANNI HAAS

Tanni Haas, Ph.D. is a Professor in the Department of Communication Arts, Sciences, and Disorders at the City University of New York - Brooklyn College. He is the author or editor of three books and many articles.

5. BONNIE HARRIS

Bonnie is Oregon Family Magazine’s resident Movie Review Master Extraordinaire. She enjoys

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watching movies of all kinds, and has been doing movie reviews for over 9 years and counting. She lives in Eugene with her family, enjoys gardening and cooking.

6. TAJ BARNHART MORGAN

Taj Barnhart Morgan is the Director of Content Strategy for Travel Lane County. A journalism graduate from the University of Oregon, Taj has two decades of special event management and hospitality marketing experience in San Diego, CA and Maui, HI. Passionate about mothering, and back to her Oregon roots, she is discovering the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region all over again through the eyes of her daughter.

7. JAN PIERCE

Jan Pierce is a retired teacher and a writer who specializes in education, parenting and family life features. She is a Pacific Northwest native who loves reading, gardening and playing tennis. She is the author of Homegrown Readers and Homegrown Family Fun. Find Jan at www.janpierce.net.

8. RODDY SCHEER

Journalist and photographer specializing in environmental issues, the outdoors and travel.

When he is not out in the field taking pictures, Roddy runs EarthTalk, the non-profit Publisher of the syndicated EarthTalk Q&A column and the EarthTalk.org and Emagazine.

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Should I Vaccinate My Kids Against COVID-19?

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BY PILAR BRADSHAW, M.D., F.A.A.P. | EUGENE PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES

EUGENE PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, MY fellow pediatricians and I talk daily with parents who have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, now recommended by the CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics for children 12 years and older. With so much misinformation circulating, we understand why parents may be struggling with whether to vaccinate their kids.

We continue to vigilantly monitor ongoing research and information, and we remain solidly in favor of vaccinating children as they become eligible. Here’s why: • Sars-CoV-2, known as COVID-19, is now ranked as one of the top 10 causes of death in children in the United States.

• According to data, about 4 million children in the U.S. have been diagnosed since the pandemic started, resulting in tens of thousands of hospitalizations and at least 300 deaths.

inflamed lungs or hearts will fare in the future. Also, research has shown severe internal scarring can occur from COVID-19 infection.

Some research suggests a connection between the coronavirus and erectile disfunction in men. It’s not known how fertility may be affected in men who contract COVID as boys; however, it is important to note that reports of infertility linked to the coronavirus vaccine are unfounded.

Typical vaccine side effects in children are similar to those that adults experience: sore arm, fatigue, fever and headache.

Severe reactions to the vaccine among kids, including myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle), appear to be rare and most cases have resolved with ibuprofen and rest.

Please talk with your pediatrician and get the facts, so that you can make an informed decision for your children. ✦

• More than 20% of new COVID-19 cases are in children.

• COVID-19 infection can cause multisystem inflammatory condition (MSI-C), a life-threatening inflammatory response in multiple major body organs that has hospitalized thousands of kids.

• Children have developed “long haul COVID-19”—prolonged, severe symptoms of the disease.

COVID-19 is still so new that we do not know the long-term effects of the illness on children. Some kids with mild symptoms have extremely abnormal chest X-rays, and we cannot project how their

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Learning Style

MIRROR INTO A CHILD’S NATURAL SOUL

BY KIM GREEN-SPANGLER

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Does she prefer things explained to her, rather than

reading it herself? Does your son read everything he can get his hands on, yet fumble with verbal instructions?

The reason this occurs is because each child has a preference for the way they decipher, retain and disperse information. The manner in which information is learned, material is comprehended, and concepts are processed called a “learning style.” How often have adults wondered what makes a child tick? Identifying one’s learning styles and understanding how best to utilize it, is like a shortcut to deciphering the code – at least from the learning aspect.

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INCE THERE IS SUCH a variety of ways in which information can be received (through words, music, nature, logic, pictures, self, and movement), there are also a significant number of learning styles, but they are broken down into two categories, primary and secondary.

The four primary styles: • VISUAL: When information is watched (seen or read) or visualized.

• AUDITORY: When information is heard by the individual.

• SOMATIC (TACTILE/KINESTHETIC): When information is manipulated (handled, drawn, or written), or performed.

• REFLECTIVE: When new information is developed from thinking about what was experienced.

With the following secondary learning styles: • INDUCTIVE REASONING: When information is broken down into pieces and explained in smaller quantities.

• DEDUCTIVE REASONING: When conclusions are drawn from the contents of the “big picture.”

• INTERPERSONAL INTERACTIONS: When dialogue is used to solve problems after the presentation of information.

• INTRAPERSONAL INTERACTIONS: When information is solved by working alone.

WHY ARE LEARNING STYLES IMPORTANT? Learning styles uncover how we best receive and process information. The idea is to use an individual’s natural preference to help facilitate learning. Did you know that less than twenty-percent (20%) of the population are auditory learners? Did you also know that approximately eighty-percent (80%) of all materials are presented in an auditory manner? This said, knowing how a child best learns material and looking for ways in which to either present materials in his/her preferred style, or helping a child develop the learning style that he/she will be most apt to receive information in, are two ways this information can be utilized.

THE BENEFITS TO THE STUDENT Each day millions of students worldwide are being presented information which may or may not be delivered in their preferred learning style. Some of these students will be made to feel inadequate because they are not readily grasping the information their peers seem to comprehend with ease. After months or years of this reinforcement, is it any wonder the “love of learning” light dims or extinguishes?

Imagine how much easier it would be to keep a child engaged if his/ her learning style was addressed on a regular basis. Imagine a child’s delight at being taught spelling with play dough, or being allowed to listen to tunes while studying? Suppose your child thrives on projects, but because of his/her learning style tests are a problem? Being in possession of this key piece of information during preschool years could help you mitigate this potential problem and help your child learn to overcome this obstacle.

Just think about how the typical teenager could be struggling with a specific subject in school, yet know the words to every song by his/ her favorite singer. Well, as frustrating as it might be, if learning style preference were applied, perhaps the solution would be to put the subject matter to music as well.

THE BENEFITS TO THE PARENT/FAMILY As a caregiver, your role is to do what you can to help your child be the best person he/she can be. Imagine how much easier this would be if you knew your child studied best sprawled out in the middle of the floor with the television or radio on for background noise, or at the library where it’s quiet instead of at home with his/her siblings? What if you were able to understand the reasons behind the poor grades and take the problem to his/her teacher to discuss ways in which you could work together to help the child better decode the information being presented in class? What if you worked with the child at home and presented the class work in his/her preferred learning style? Being

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in possession of this key piece of information during preschool years could help you mitigate these potential problems and help your child learn to navigate through the learning process easier.

One of the key things’ parents can learn through learning styles is that they also have a preferred manner in which things are learned and that their style will probably differ from their child’s. This said, what works for the parent, will probably not work for the child. How enlightening is this piece of information for the family unit? The children are probably not being disobedient, but have simply learned their preference regarding study times or location –and it’s not at their desk in a completely quiet environment like yours, or flash cards may have worked for you, but recalling facts while tossing a ball works better for them. Who knew learning styles could be the start of “family peace?”

THE BENEFITS TO THE TEACHER Teachers are humans too, and most teachers have a preference for how their lessons are presented. Remember the teachers who always gave multiple choice tests or essays? Well, in order for teachers to best utilize learning styles, they should also know their own learning style and consider it when devising their plans. In essence, teachers should mix things up a bit. If a teacher has a class in which a mere twentypercent of students easily receive information through listening, when lecturing they’re going to be losing eighty-percent of the class.

However, if a lecture is accompanied by a demonstration, and/or slide show, that teacher will probably end up reaching the majority of the class. This would be a definite win-win for teachers, parents, and students.

It’s not easy, or possible, to reach every student, each with his/her own distinctive learning style, but any tools that a teacher can use to meet a variety of learning styles with each lesson, will greatly improve the learning process. A class full of engaged students will have less time for disruptive behavior which will result in better time management.

I can’t think of a single teacher who wouldn’t mind completing his/ her lesson plans each day and possibly having free time at the end of a class or two. Can you?

IN A NUTSHELL It’s in the best interest of each child for parents and/or teachers to observe and determine a child’s natural preference to facilitate learning and comprehension. The earlier it is done in student’s home life and school career, the better. It’s much easier to start the learning process being in possession of all of the tools, than to implement them after the fact. However, while earlier is better, it is never too late to determine learning styles to facilitate learning, or the manner in which one is naturally inclined to teach someone else.

Any tool designed to help adults gain insight into how a young brain works is an excellent resource. While a learning style takes note of one’s natural inclination towards a specific style, it is not the only way a child can learn, but the easiest way for the child to learn. Most importantly, it is a tool to be sharpened and honed to suit the purposes of the child and his/her educational and lifelong environment.

Ironically, when I self-administered a learning style test , I was found to be middle of the road in the primary learning styles – meaning I can successfully learn in each of them, with an intrapersonal secondary learning style and told that writing might be a good career choice! ✦

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Family Volunteer VACATIONS DOING GOOD WHILE HAVING FUN

BY TANNI HAAS, PH.D.

ABOVE: A volunteer feeds a dolphin in Australia RIGHT: Volunteers in Nepal rebuild a school that was destroyed by an earthquake.

OPPOSITE PAGE: Volunteers pick up garbage on a beach in Thailand.

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OR YOUR NEXT FAMILY trip, how about doing some good while also having fun. Sound intriguing? It’s called a “family volunteer vacation,” and thousands of people across the country are doing it every year. The trips can last for a few days or several weeks, but they all have one thing in common: your family will spend some time helping out people or animals in need.

Why do so many families choose to go on these vacations?

According to Nancy Schretter, the founder of Together For Good, a non-profit organization that organizes family volunteer vacations, “families really want to give back and make the world a better place.

They want to find meaningful trips where they can make a difference.”

Experts say that family volunteer vacations are beneficial not only to the communities that are served but also to the families themselves.

“Helping others while traveling,” says Charis Atlas Heelan, a writer for Frommer’s Travel Guides, “can instill a greater understanding of the world and teach your children about the importance of community, compassion, and consideration for others.” Indeed, says Ms. Heelan, “a volunteer vacation that your whole family can participate in may just be one of the most rewarding experiences that you will share together.”

How do you decide where to go? To make the trip as successful as possible, says Laura Eickhoff, an expert on family volunteer vacations and author of The Abroad Guide, a well-known travel blog, it’s important to find a destination that’s aligned with everyone’s interests: “If everybody’s not onboard from the start, you may find yourself with some less-than-eager participants.” Amy Whitley, a travel reporter with a lot of experience in family volunteer vacations agrees, saying it’s

particularly important to follow the passions or interests of your kids: “For instance, if your child loves animals, consider a trip aiding marine mammal rescue, or if your kids have a passion for the outdoors, get your feet wet with a trip maintaining trails or landmarks with your local state park system.”

There are many organizations that can help you organize your family volunteer vacation to suit your particular interests. These include Give A Day Global, the Global Citizens Network, Global Volunteers, Globe Aware, Habitat For Humanity, Love Volunteers, Me to We, the Nature Corps, the Sierra Club, and Wilderness Volunteers. ✦

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A Dad’s Eye View

Marching Into Kindergarten

BY RICK EPSTEIN

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HREE SEPTEMBERS AGO, WHEN we sent our firstborn into kindergarten, we were the Wright Brothers launching something delicate and experimental.

Weeks before school opened, I’d gone to see the principal.

Facing him across his desk, feeling slightly in trouble, I explained, “My daughter Marie will be one of your new kindergartners. And I, uh, thought it’d be nice for her to go into school knowing one or two of the kids already.” The principal’s face was a mask of sympathetic attention as I continued haltingly, “So I wondered if it’d be possible to get a copy of the class roster ahead of time. Then I could set up playdates for her with some of the kids before school starts.”

Stammering out my good idea was like unwrapping a badly preserved mummy -- upon exposure, it crumbled to dust.

“I’m afraid we can’t do that, Mr. Epstein,” he said. “There are considerations of security and privacy that must be observed. But don’t worry; I’m sure your child will thrive in her new learning environment.”

I thanked him anyway and left, feeling stupid. I tried to imagine my own father making such a request and felt a little

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stupider.

When Marie’s big day came, my wife Betsy and I walked her to school, and I photographed her there in her new clothes holding her new lunchbox.

Inside the lunchbox was a surprise love note from me, kind of a valentine that she’d be able to figure out without knowing how to read.

The kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Doster, stood in the doorway of the school greeting each child in turn. Marie kissed each of us and, vibrating with excitement, she was received by her teacher.

When the last child had entered, all the seasoned parents had gone home. Rookies like ourselves stood around chatting on the front walk until the principal came out, smiled reassuringly, and said, “See you at 3.” It was more polite than using a firehose to disperse a listless crowd that hadn’t made any plans past that moment.

Walking away, Betsy looked back at the school and said, “What are they doing to my baby?” She was only half joking.

Now it’ll be Sally’s turn to meet Mrs. Doster at the front door. But this time we won’t be Orville and

Wilbur. We’ll be hunters casually sending a ‘coon dog into a thicket. We KNOW Sally’s ready, and we HOPE Mrs. Doster is.

Sometimes I get the terrible feeling that the true function of our family of two parents and three kids is to produce one happy, well-adjusted child. In this inefficient arrangement, Marie, our intense, responsible eldest, is like the worm they drop into a bottle of tequila to absorb the poisons, and our third child is a buffer to save Sally from being The Baby of the Family.

My theories about the youngest have yet to gel, but here are some facts about the older two: -- The same domineering neighbor brat who used to harangue Marie into an emotional jelly, tried to practice her black arts on Sally, only to have Sally glance up with mild interest and ask: “You talkin’ to me?”

--When Marie gets angry, she either weeps or goes off by herself and sulks, her repressed feelings stewing. When Sally gets angry, she roars like a beast or yells: “I am MAAAAAAAD!!!”

--The only time Marie is forthcoming about her anger is when I wake her up for school.

Before I learned to use restraint, our mornings had been made hideous by her howls, cries and poisonous moods. Now I use such gentleness and subtlety that sometimes she doesn’t even know she’s being awakened until we are 10 minutes into the process. Awakening Sally is quick and easy: I pull her out of

bed and roll her around on the carpet like a log. A moment of indignation yields to amusement and she gets up laughing.

Both girls have drawn their genes from the same pool and lived under the same roof, but like most siblings, they’ve had different parents. Marie’s parents were apprehensive and intense beginners. Furthermore, they convinced her that the universe revolves around her and then they produced two competitors.

Sally, however, had arrived second in a first-come, firstserved situation. From Day One, she’s had to work around a powerful rival whose claims already stretched to the horizon.

But Sally had been given room to develop the necessary strength and cunning because HER parents were (by then) neither apprehensive nor intense, and they always had at least one other child to distract them.

Our anxious attention, focused like a laser beam on Marie, produced a child who needs continuing anxious attention, including that careful send-off into public school.

“Good luck, dear. We love you.”

We love Sally, too. But she won’t need much of a launching.

A simple “Sic ‘em!” will do.

Fears? Sally has none, and I have only one: I hope Mrs. Doster never has the poor judgment to tell Sally: “You’re certainly not like your big sister.”

Because she’ll probably say: “Duh!” ✦ RICK EPSTEIN can be reached at rickepstein@yahoo.com.

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Exploring Oregon’s Coastal Tidepools

BY TAJ BARNHART MORGAN

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EACHES IN OREGON ARE publicly owned from the water to sixteen vertical feet above the low tide mark. To maximize tide pool exploration, reference local tidal charts and start several hours before low tide is at its peak. After low tide is reached, the water immediately starts its return journey back.

Feel free to poke around the water’s edge to observe marine life — just be mindful of treading carefully to protect living organisms and be aware of the ocean at all times.

Sneaker waves can come farther up and further in than expected. Observe all posted notices and stay back from cliffs and rough shore break. Stay with your children and encourage them to be respectful of the fragile marine life. After tide pooling, have them draw what they observed (just like a marine biologist!) and look up the organisms online.

Some of the best places to explore tide pools include the Cape Perpetua Scenic

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Area (Cape Cove Trail, Captain Cook Trail and Restless Water Trail) and Heceta Head Lighthouse Trail #1370.

Neptune State Scenic Viewpoint offers three easy to access tide pools at Neptune, Strawberry Hill and Bob Creek.

Look for sea anemones, sea squirts, sea stars, urchins, crabs, barnacles, mussels, snails, limpets, chitons, sponges, octopus, and fish. You may also see rockweed, sea lettuce, sea palm, kelp, gulls, oystercatchers, shorebirds, and harbor seals.

Beachcombers can follow the same tidal guidelines. But in the tide pools, this isn’t beachcombing so please don’t collect what you see - alive or dead! So much life is growing on every surface. Rocks and shells may be homes or protection for other living things, attached or hiding underneath. Step only where there is bare rock or sand to avoid crushing delicate organisms. If you pry something from its rock, it will die, so only touch or poke gently without moving it.

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Family Movie Night The underdogs decide to win.

Ciao! Bella!

Mozzarella!

BY BONNIE L. HARRIS

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HEN I SAW THE previews for Luca, Pixar’s new animated feature set in a small Italian fishing village, I was more than a little worried that Pixar had jumped off the deep end. But I’m glad I gave the movie a chance! What a charming nostalgic story about a boy, who’s really a sea LUCA Walt Disney Pictures Rated: PG Streaming on Disney Plus

monster in disguise, and his wish to experience life as a land-locked human. First-time director Enrico Casarosa does a marvelous job of blending underwater fantasy and offbeat Italian humor for a comical adventure with surprises at every turn. The stellar animation, vintage soundtrack, and quirky characters make Luca’s search for happiness a memorable romp that kids and adults will love. Unfortunately for Luca the sea monster, he doesn’t exactly love his quiet life herding his family’s goatfish, and the lure of the shoreline becomes even

more irresistible when he meets a strange young sea monster named Alberto. This unfettered friend introduces Luca to life on land and together the boys relish the freedom of two legs and dry feet. Back in the ocean, Luca tries to hide his escapades from his parents, but soon he’s drawn back to Alberto and the seaside town of Portorosso. Their dream to own a Vespa scooter takes over their good sense and soon they’re signing up for the town’s triathlon to win the money to

buy one. With the help of young Guilia, whose father is a local fisherman, the boys train for the race, but have to dodge and weave any exposure to water.

The town’s phobia against sea monsters gets worse when Luca’s parents arrive in their dry land disguises as humans to bring him home. Of course, nothing goes according to plan, but that’s the fun and although the ending is slightly contrived, the movie’s overall sincerity makes it worthwhile.

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EVIN HART’S NEW movie called Fatherhood takes us on the incredibly funny, frustrating, terrifying, and poignant rollercoaster ride of being a single parent. After the unexpected loss of his wife, Hart’s character, Matthew, discovers that caring for an infant is impossibly hard while he juggles his professional job, midnight feedings, endless crying, and disapproving grandparents. His family urges him to throw in the diaper bag, but Matthew decides that nothing will stop him from raising his daughter, Maddy. Fast-forward five years and the father-daughter duo have a wonderful routine and strong relationship. But here comes a beautiful new woman named Lizzie who could change their lives. Matthew understandably panics and withdraws, but Maddy tries to help her dad see the possibilities. It takes a close call for Matthew to finally accept that he can never be a perfect father, he just needs to be his

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Matthew struggles with style. hilarious, loyal, and steadfast self. And best of all, Maddy convinces him to make up with Lizzie. The ending comes full circle with Matthew showing his unwavering support for Maddy at her school and the doubtful grandparents finally taking a backseat. Honestly, I can’t wait to watch Fatherhood again for the great laughs and wonderful story.

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Squish Into Summer

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A PARENT, YOU are your child’s first teacher—and wonderful learning can take place when you play together. You don’t need expensive toys or gadgets to entertain and engage your child. In fact, the best learning and play comes from items you can find around the home and your imagination! For this reason, Parenting Now’s Squishtivities program was designed!

So just what exactly is a Squishtivity?

Squish - 1. to make a gushing sound when walking in. 2. a squishing sound.

Tivities - 1. currently being active.

2. in progress.

Squishtivities - 1. to squish now. 2. have fun, pouring, painting and squishing!

Squishtivities, designed for 2 to 5-year olds, is an exciting adventure in play using games, arts and crafts, music, and “messy” play. In this program, we do painting projects; make and learn projects; games, sorting, stacking, and matching games; songs and finger plays. It is a time for you and your child to be creative and playful, and it is all about fun and learning!

Here’s a fun Squishtivity to try with your family this summer:

KOOL-AID SOFT DOUGH Squishy soft dough does more than encourage the budding artist. Your child

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is developing knowledge of how the world works and is becoming proficient with different materials. Her tactile senses are stimulated and refined as your child squeezes the dough through their fingers, rolls it into balls, and shapes it into creations.

Safe kitchen tools such as a garlic press and spoons are fun ways to manipulate the soft dough, as are interesting natural objects like leaves, pine cones and sticks. All these items can be used to create interesting textures with soft dough and spur your child’s creativity!

You Will Need: • 2 cups flour mixed with, • 1 cup salt • In a separate container combine: • 1/3 cup oil • 1 cup water • 1 package Kool-Aid Add this mixture to the flour and salt. Now mix and squish until you have soft dough!

When your child plays with Kool-Aid Soft Dough, they are building their: creative expression; eye-hand coordination; fine motor skills; experience with shapes and textures in three dimensions; sensory exploration; and understanding of cause and effect.

Children need to get messy. It’s an essential component of any learning experience.

When your child squishes, splashes, sprays, drops, and smears, his brain is sorting out a vast amount of complex information—and having fun too! ✦

Come get messy at Parenting Now! Through August 24, Parenting Now is offering a Squishtivities session every Tuesday from 10 am to 11 am. Space is limited, pre-registration is required at https://parentingnow.org/ squishtivities-summer-series/

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BY JAN PIERCE, M.ED

E HEAR SO MUCH these days about a “globally diverse community” and well we should because our children will have the opportunity to travel more than we ever did and will be exposed to many diverse cultures in their lifetime. One way to help prepare young children for their future in the adult world is to expose them to a second language at an early age.

Studies show that there are optimal times for the brain to “hear” and be able to correctly duplicate the sounds of a second language. The earlier the exposure begins, the better to achieve native-like grammar and pronunciation. They also show that immersion in a language is far better than introducing a new language in several lessons a week.

The learner needs opportunities to hear, imitate sounds and absorb grammatical patterns. While there is a lot of ongoing discussion on how and when to learn a second language, scholars agree there are definite benefits.

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BENEFITS OF LEARNING A SECOND LANGUAGE • Enjoyment of communication increases with development of several languages.

• A greater appreciation of diversity is developed.

• Success in English is also increased.

• The brain can “compartmentalize” different languages with no confusions those knowing several languages score higher on standardized tests such as the SAT. • Math scores and problem solving abilities are increased.

• Those knowing several languages will be prepared to find jobs in business, politics, the military and other global spheres.

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• Language Adventure: Spanish, French, Japanese, Italian and German

Some children will have a greater aptitude for language learning than others. This aptitude is broken down into skills which include sensitivity to sound and structure for learning pronunciation and grammar, and memory for learning new words and meanings.

If your local schools offer second languages, that’s wonderful! If they aren’t, perhaps you can find local language centers or schools specializing in immersion language instruction. For more in-depth information on children and second language learning you can find the following articles on-line.

• Communication and Culture: The Benefits of Beginning Foreign Language Study Early by Katherine Hannes • Foreign Language Instruction: Implementing the Best Teaching Methods by the American Educational Research Association

• Eazyspeak: French, Spanish and German • Jumpstart: French, Japanese and Spanish • Kidspeak: Spanish, French, German, Italian and Hebrew

Another way to approach instruction of a second language is the use of various pre-packaged programs for use at home.

They usually include a combination of books, workbooks along with DVD’s or CD’s. Here are some of the best: • Muzzy: French, Spanish, German, Italian and Chinese

• The Benefits of Teaching Multiple Languages in Daycare or Preschool by Carla Snuggs.

Language Learning Websites are a wonderful way to gain language exposure. For children, some recommended sites are: Chillola, Duolingo, Kids Web Japan or Voyage Kids.

Finally, even selective television watching can offer a bilingual component to a child’s life. So, give your children or grandchildren a boost in their overall learning and open doors to future travel, careers, and love of communication in our ever-expanding global community. Expose them to a second or third language, and why not… you can even join the fun and begin to learn a new language right along with your kids! Voila! ✦

ETFC Summer Camp August 17-19 • 10am-1pm Ages 6-15 at LCC

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C L U B

541-343-5100

Register Online at www.eugenetimbers.org

Little Timbers Fall Skills Academy & League Sept.13 - Oct.22 Boys & Girls Age 4-10 M/Wed at LCC T/Th at Cesar Chavez Games on Fridays at LCC

BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL! A private lesson, free uniform, and a month of classes for $59.95 Self-Discipline, Concentration, Self-Confidence, and a Winning Attitude!

4404 Main St. • Springfield

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ENROLLMENT

HOURS

APP. DEADLINE

RELIGIOUS?

TUITION

CAMPS?

Eugene Montessori School

1:10

open

Hours: 8:00 - 3:30pm

open

no

varies

no

New Dream Family Center

varies

145

Hours: 7:00am - 6:00pm

open

no

varies

yes

The Little French School

varies

30-40

Hours: 8:00am-5:30pm

open until filled

no

web or call

yes

1:15

110

Hours: varies by age/grade

open

nonsectarian spirituality

web or call

no

1:16 / PK 1:8

175

Hours: 8:00 - 3:15 / PK 8:00-12

Rolling

no

varies, please call

yes

St. Paul Parish School

1:18

282

Hours: 8:10 - 3:00

open

Roman Catholic

call

no

Wellsprings Friends School

1:10

60

Hours: 9:00 - 3:00

open

no

$800/mo

no

Network Charter School

1:15

110

Hours: 8:15 - 3:25

open

no

none

no

Ridgeline Montessori School

1:14

250

Hours: 8:30 - 3:05

Janaury 30, 2020

no

none

no

varies

varies

Hours: varies by ensemble

Sept-Oct

no

scholarships avail.

yes

1:14

open

Hours: 10 - 5pm Daily July-Aug / Tues-Sun in Sept-June

open

no

admission only

yes

varies

varies

Hours: varies

open

no

see website

yes

1:1

open

Hours: varies

open

no

call

no

varies

ongoing

Hours: Tues-Sat 11am-6pm

none

no

none

yes

1:1 to 3:1

open

Hours: see website, Facebook, & Google

open

no

$192+/ month

no

Museum of Natural and Cultural History

varies

open

Hours: Thur 10-8; Fri-Sun, 10-4

varies

no

scholarships avail.

yes

Nearby Nature

varies

ongoing

Hours: see website for current in person as well as online programs and resources

on-going

no

varies

yes

Oregon Tutor

varies

open

Hours: Mon - Thurs 10-8pm/Fri 10-6pm

open

no

varies

yes

The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts

varies

open

Hours: M-F 9am-8pm, Sat 9-12:30

open

no

varies

yes

Triple P: The Positive Parenting Program

varies

open

Hours: not applicable

open

no

none

no

PRESCHOOLS

PRIVATE SCHOOLS Eugene Waldorf School Oak Hill School

CHARTER/ONLINE SCHOOLS

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES Eugene-Springfield Youth Orchestras Eugene Science Center Healthy Moves Lane Tutoring Service MECCA: Materials Exchange Ctr for Comm Arts Mathnasium Eugene

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PRESCHOOLS Eugene Montessori School

2255 Oakmont Way Eugene, OR 97401 541-345-7124 www.eugenemontessorischool.com Eugene Montessori School offers a quality education for children age 2 1/2 - Kindergarten. The individual curriculum fosters the child’s natural curiosity and love of learning while building self-confidence and independence. In our multi-age classrooms, children work together as a community caring for each other and the environment. For more information please call 541-345-7124.

New Dream Family Center 1895 W. 18th Ave. Eugene, OR 97402 541-344-1905 www.newdreamfamily.com

The New Dream offers programs for infants through school-age students. Our STEM Garden program is delivered in both English and Spanish. Two kindergarten-readiness classrooms get your 4-year old ready for school. Our classrooms are led by dynamic teaching teams, who are skilled communicators, educators and caring adults. The New Dream facility boasts large play yards, many gardens, and covered areas for outdoor play.

The Little French School 1376 Olive St. Eugene, OR 97401

LFS is a private, non-profit program combining high-quality care and education with immersion in the French language. We offer small class sizes, personalized instruction, flexible scheduling, and diverse, engaging curricula for toilet-trained children ages 3-6. We also just opened an older toddler classroom for children under three but who are 24 months by August 31st. Enrollment for 2021-2022 is now open. Call today to set up a tour and learn about starting your child on the path to language learning and global awareness in a caring and supportive environment! DHS/ERDC payment welcome. Prior knowledge of french is not required. Give your child the gift of language!

PRIVATE SCHOOLS Eugene Waldorf School 1350 McLean Blvd.

Eugene, OR 97405 541-683-6951 www.EugeneWaldorf.org

(please see our ad on page 24) The Eugene Waldorf School is one of over 1,000 Waldorf schools worldwide and has been serving preschool through grade 8 since 1980. Our mission is to educate the whole child for the future, equally engaging body, mind, and spirit. Our teachers foster a love of learning by enlivening the imagination, strengthening the creative will, deepening understanding, and awakening a sense of community.

Our academic program integrates

the arts, humanities, and sciences.

We strive to help all children develop their unique physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual capacities. This enables each individual to responsibly enter in freedom into an ever-changing local and global community.

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541-345-3818 www.littlefrenchschool.org

Oak Hill School

86397 Eldon Schafer Dr Eugene, OR 97405 541-744-0954 oakhillschool.net

(please see our ad on page 24) PK-12 independent school focused on educating the whole student-creating caring and responsible critical thinkers. Rigourous college preparatory program complimented by the visual, literary, musical and peforming arts. Foreign language programs include Mandarin, French, and Spanish. Collaborative learning environment that focuses on the individual student. Small class sizes, strong personal relationships and rapport between faculty, students, and parents. 100% of graduates admitted to four year colleges. 45%

ENROLLING NOW FOR FALL!

NEW! Kindergarten with option for After-School Care

CALL TO SCHEDULE A VIRTUAL TOUR!

541-344-1905

www.newdreamfamily.com Follow us on Facebook

Ask us about our STEM Spanish & Garden Programs

Eugene Montes sor i Sch ool E d uOregon c a t i n g foFamily r a b e t tMagazine er world since 1962.

May 2021 issue 1/8” Vertical 1.8125” x 4.75”

The Little French School Give your Child the Gift of Language!

541.345.3818 Now enrolling for Fall 2021 • Ages 24 months - 5 years Toddlers must be 24 months by August 31st

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A quality Montessori education for children ages 3 through kindergarten. The individualized curriculum includes music, P.E., snacks and a wholesome hot lunch.

541.345.7124 • 2255 Oakmont Way • eugenemontessorischool.com

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of high schoolers are National Honor Society members. Multiple AP exams offered.

St. Paul Parish School

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CHARTER SCHOOL

St. Paul PA R I S H S C H O O L

Providing a quality Catholic education for students in preschool through 8th Grade for over 50 years.

1201 Satre Street Eugene, OR 97401 541-344-1401 www.saintpaul-school.org

WHERE SCHOOL MEETS COMMUNITY l Free public school l South Eugene location l Small classes l Free meals for all l Mental health services l High school diploma & GED-track options

Serving 7th-12th grade Call to set up a tour!

541-344-1229

networkcharterschool.net

Engaging young minds since 1980

Now Enrolling for 2021/ 2022

Limited spaces in 1st - 8th Grade EugeneWaldorf.org 541-683-6951 1350 McLean Blvd.

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1201 Satre St. Eugene, OR 97401 541-344-1401 www.saintpaul-school.org

St. Paul Parish School is a fully accredited Preschool through 8th grade elementary program in the best tradition of Catholic education.

Our mission is to provide a Catholic education fostering spiritual growth and academic excellence in a safe, nurturing environment. In addition to a solid academic program, students receive instruction in the Performing Arts, Physical Education, Technology and Spanish. Currently accepting applications for the coming 20-21 school year.

Wellsprings Friends School 3590 W. 18th Ave. Eugene, OR 97402 541-686-1223 www.wellspringsfriends.org

Wellsprings is an accredited, independent, non-profit high school, founded in 1994. Offering small classes, a variety of learning/teaching styles, lots of personal attention, and a safe, nurturing environment, we provide an engaging high school experience for teenagers whose needs are not met in other settings.

Our teachers create supportive relationships that value each student’s individual emotional, social and academic needs.

ONLINE/CHARTER SCHOOLS Network Charter School 2550 Portland Street Eugene, OR 97405 541-344-1229 www.networkcharterschool.net

Network Charter School embraces students of all sorts, from inspired creators to reluctant learners to independent thinkers. Our caring and talented teachers provide a comprehensive education. Our classes

Is your child getting the best education available?

Now accepting applications Pre-K through 12th grade Call to schedule your personal tour: 541-744-0954 86397 Eldon Schafer Drive Eugene, Oregon 97405

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Ridgeline Montessori School 4500 W. Amazon Drive Eugene, OR 97405 541-681-9662 www.ridgeline.org

Ridgeline Montessori provides an academically rigorous public Montessori education. Students balance their freedom to explore and think for themselves with their responsibility to work and learn within a community.

ESYO has been a cornerstone of high-quality music education since 1934! We are the only organization offering free and low-cost beginning strings classes to families throughout the area, regardless of socio-economic circumstances. Accessible and affordable, we even provide the instruments! From String Academy classes at elementary schools to firstrate performing orchestras, ESYO gives children and youth a chance to learn, grow, lead and play!

Eugene Science Center

2300 Leo Harris Parkway Eugene, OR 97401 541-682-7888 https://eugenesciencecenter.org/

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prepare teens for college, advanced studies in the trades, and employment. Network welcomes 7th - 12th graders! See our website for up-todate school year 2020-21 plans.

OPEN HOUSE January 16th, 4-7 pm

Visit Eugene Science Center for hands-on exhibits, state of the art planetarium shows, school group field trips, early education programs, and special events. Offering after-school science programs, no-school-day workshops, and camps designed to ignite your child’s curiosity.

The little school with the big heart

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES Eugene-Springfield Youth Orchestras PO Box 5666 Eugene, OR 97405 541-484-0473 www.esyorchestras.org

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT PERSONAL GROWTH TRANSFORMATION

Accredited nonprofit high school Culture of affirmation Individualized learning

All learning styles welcome Student-centered curriculum Small mixed-grade classes

• Challenging curriculum • Self-directed Learning • Multi-age classrooms • No tuition • Grades K-8

Reopening

SEPTEMBER 10th

(541) 682-7888 AUGUST 2021

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Apply online at www.ridgeline.org For Details Call 541-681-9662 or visit www.ridgeline.org

Diverse faculty & student body Safe, nurturing environment Music, art, field trips Year-round enrollment

3590 West 18th Ave Eugene, OR 97402 (541) 686-1223 www.wellspringsfriends.org

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Healthy Moves

115 West 8th Avenue Eugene, OR 97401 541-632-2541 www.hm4kid.org Healthy Moves Trainers have experience in a variety of physical movement modalities. They support classroom teachers in PE classes in elementary schools. We work with organizations that don’t offer physical activities. We have 7 educational fitness programs. We continue to

build our digital curriculum catalog that can be used in the classroom, or at home for distance learning.

Healthy Moves “ brings movement, fitness and fun to youth in our communities.”

Lane Tutoring Service

2141 Crest Drive Eugene, OR 97405 541-484-4133 www.lanetutoringservice.com Lane Tutoring Service is a one-onone, in-home or online tutoring and

college prep service serving local students in grades K-12. Our professional teachers design programs that cater to each student’s unique strengths, needs, and demeanor. We offer school-year support, focusing both on academic and study skills, as well as curriculum design for home-schoolers and summer skill-builders. Our teachers are engaging, friendly, and local, and students enjoy working with us. We have elementary, secondary, and special-needs staff for all subjects,

FREE SUPPLIES

LANE

TUTORING SERVICE, INC.

MECCA: Materials Exchange Center for Community Arts

449 Willamette St Eugene, OR 97401 541-302-1810 www.materials-exchange.org MECCA inspires our community to re-imagine materials while breaking down the financial barriers to arts and creativity. Free Recycled Art Curriculum is available for download on our website and our Teacher Resource Center houses a surplus of supplies available for the classroom and homeschool at no cost.

Mathnasium Eugene

F R T E CLASSR M A D MESC L Joshua Hirschstein, Director

plus we offer SAT, ACT, and college admissions preparation. Lane Tutoring Service has been serving Eugene/ Springfield since 1990.

FREE D L AD RECYCLED ART CURRICULUM

PO Box 1614 Eugene, OR 97440 541-357-5386 www.mathnasium.com/eugene Mathnasium is the #1 after-school math-only education program in America for kids in 1st to 12th grade,

One-On-One Tutoring: • Friendly, Certified Teachers • All Subjects, K-12 • In-home or Online

College Prep Services: • SAT/ACT Prep • Admissions Essay Coaching • College Admissions Coaching Ask about Joshua’s 1-1 course: Grammar for College-Bound Writers

541-484-4133

lanetutoringservice.com

449 WILLAMETTE ST OPEN TUES-SAT 11-6 WWW.MATERIALS-EXCHANGE.ORG

Trusted locally since 1990.

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Inspire wonder! The museum’s K-12 programs emphasize fun, inquiry-based learning in science and social studies. Students can dig deep into Oregon’s geology, natural

Enjoy nature, science, play, ad-

EXPLORE OREGON’S DINO-STORY!

FAMILY FUN in the SUN Museum Adventures on the Lawn

Fridays and Saturdays in August, 10:00 a.m. t0 4:00 p.m.

1680 East 15th Avenue, Eugene | mnch.uoregon.edu | 541-346-3024

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Daycamps No School Days After School Fun Field Trips Green Start Play Days Scholarships Available!

Registration

nearbynature.org 541-687-9699

Mathnasium will assess your child and pinpoint what they’ll need to excel. We provide each student with a customized Learning Plan so they can catch up and get ahead. And they’ll get the live, face-to-face instruction they need to accelerate their math skills and take on the rest of the school year with confidence.

We teach math in a way that makes sense to students, so they understand it, master it, and enjoy it. The goal is not just to improve grades and scores, but to teach children how to think critically, solve problems and work independently — important skills that last a lifetime.

Join over a million parents who have trusted Mathnasium to build their children’s confidence and transform their math skills. Instruction is offered both in-center and online.

Contact today a risk-free assessment.

Cont act us us t oday for afor risk-free assessment .

Do you know how your child is doing in math?

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1680 E. 15th Ave. Eugene, OR 97403 541-346-3024 www.mnch.uoregon.edu/

Nearby Nature

venture, art, and gardening! Based outdoors in Alton Baker Park, Nearby Nature hosts no-school-day and after school programs, preschool Green Start Play Days, field trips, costumed Kinder Critter programs, and special events for families. We also serve middle and high schoolers as a partner in the Network Charter School. Scholarships, discounts for members, and volunteer opportunities are available. Visit our website for up-to-date information regarding our offerings.

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Museum of Natural and Cultural History

history, Native American history, and more. All programs align with Oregon and national standards. Visit our website to learn more about museum-based learning experiences, or how to bring one of our programs to your school or organization.

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whether to get math help to catch up, or to get math enrichment to stay ahead. Mathnasium improves student performance on standards-based tests in 20 sessions or fewer, & improves student skills by an average of 2 grade levels in the 1st year. Contact Mathnasium of Eugene today to schedule a risk-free assessment.

Mathnasium of Eugene M at hnasium of Eugene (541) 357-5386 (541) 357-5386 mathnasium.com/eugene mat hnasium.com/ eugene eugene@mathnasium.com eugene@mat hnasium.com

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Oregon Tutor

ments” classes give students a handson exploration before choosing one to study. Open to creating classes for home-schoolers to fit curriculum needs. Financial assistance available.

At Oregon Tutor, we believe oneon-one tutoring greatly enriches the lives of our students. We offer private tutoring to students ranging from kindergarten through college, and beyond! We help students of all ages achieve their academic goals by providing tutors of the highest quality while working at each student’s pace.”

Triple P: The Positive Parenting Program

1144 Gateway Loop, Ste 100 Springfield, OR 97477 541-733-1749 http://www.oregontutor.com/

Experienced tutors here to help students of all ages with:

Now Enrolling for Fall!

New clients, mention this ad and receive a $20 account credit when scheduling your first three appointments!

Math Reading Writing Science Languages Test Prep

The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts 868 High St. Eugene, OR 97401 541-434-7000 www.theshedd.org

(please see our ad on page 11)

Contact Us: Phone: 541-733-1749 Email: OregonTutor@comcast.net Website: www.oregontutor.com

The Shedd Institute offers music, theater arts, and dance instruction with classes, camps, and private instruction for all ages and on most instruments. “Discovering Instru-

3171 Gateway Loop Springfield, OR 97477 541-741-6000 https://www.lanekids.org/triplep/ Triple P, the Positive Parenting Program, is an online parenting course for parents of children ages 2-12. Triple P doesn’t tell you how to parent, but gives you strategies you can adapt to your family’s needs.

This program is free if you or your child(ren) are on the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) and now includes tips for parenting during COVID-19. Visit LaneTripleP.org to sign up! (Triple P esta disponible en español.)

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Teach your child new skills by first showing the skill yourself, then giving your child opportunities to learn the new skill and praising them for their efforts.

L e a r n m o r e a n d s i g n u p a t L a n e T r i p l e P. o r g Triple P Online is free for families with OHP! • Tr iple P es ta d is pon ible en e s p a ño l .

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Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard that U.S. national parks are disproportionately affected by climate change. Is this true, and if so, why?

— JOSEPH PEARL, LONGMONT, CO

HE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE change can be felt all over the globe in various ways, but America’s national parks seem to be suffering more than U.S. overall land mass.

A 2020 study by researchers from UC Berkeley and the University of Wisconsin found that “human-caused climate change has exposed the U.S. national park area to more severe increases in heat and aridity than the country as a whole and caused widespread impacts on ecosystems and resources.” Since 1895, annual average temperature of the area of the 419 national parks has increased at a rate of 1.8ºF per century, double that of the U.S. as a whole. Precipitation declined significantly on 12 percent of national park area, compared with just three percent nationally.

What’s driving this exaggerated response? One theory holds that national parks are feeling the heat more because they tend to be located in extreme environments to begin with. Their rarer ecosystems are in some cases fragile and less resilient to change than the average backyard or suburban park.

Some of the specific ways national parks are affected

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disproportionately include twice as much wildfire decimation and tree mortality from infestations and disease as non-parks lands, the melting

level enough to inundate half of Everglades National Park, dissolve coral reefs in Virgin Islands National Park through ocean acidification, and damage

PHOTO: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

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DEAR EARTHTALK

Yellowstone National Park, home of the Grand Prismatic Spring pictured here, is one of the nation’s hardest hit when it comes to negative impacts from climate change. of glaciers in northern parks in the continental U.S. as well as Alaska, a loss of bird species and biodiversity in southerly parks, and sea level rise at coastal sites everywhere.

According to Patrick Gonzalez, the study’s lead author and a UC Berkeley climate scientist, climate change could increase temperatures in some U.S. national parks by as much as 16ºF by 2100. “This could melt all glaciers from Glacier National Park, raise sea

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many other natural and cultural resources.”

Some individual parks are taking matters into their own hands and channeling some of their maintenance budgets to bolster ecosystem resilience to the climate-induced changes already underway. Biologists in Joshua Tree National Park, for example, are cordoning off sections of the park to reduce the trampling of sensitive plants in particularly biodiverse areas.

And Florida’s Biscayne National

Park is raising heat-resistant local corals they hope can play a role in stemming the tide of underwater biodiversity loss.

While these efforts are laudable and are no doubt helping address a dire situation, the only way to really turn things around across the board is to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions. Gonzalez underscores the importance of energy conservation and efficiency improvements, renewable energy, public transit and other actions to reduce global warming. Like at no other time in history, the future is in our hands today. Whether or not our grandkids will get to see glaciers at Glacier National Park may well depend on actions we undertake today. ✦ CONTACTS: “Human-caused climate change in United States national parks and solutions for the future,” https:// escholarship.org/uc/item/9443s1kq; Climate Change in National Parks, https:// www.nps.gov/chis/planyourvisit/upload/ Brochure-ClimateChangeInNationalParks. pdf; Report: Greater Yellowstone area expected to become warmer, drier with changing climate, https://www.montana. edu/news/21258/report-greater-yellowstone-area-expected-to-become-warmer-drier-with-changing-climate.

EarthTalk® is produced by Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss for the 501(c)3 nonprofit EarthTalk. See more at https://emagazine. com. To donate, visit https//earthtalk.org.

Send questions to: question@earthtalk.org.

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eet BAXTER! This sweet one year old pup is a confident, sweet boy who loves attention and belly rubs. Baxter is a happy goofball who loves to play. He is recovered and fully healed from a successful surgery on his eyelids so he is ready to party! A staff member said, “Baxter is such a big puppy! When he finds the perfect toy, he takes off in excitement. He loves the attention and after a long day, would make an amazing cuddle buddy.”

Baxter may do well with another dog, and it is unclear how he would be with a cat.

He is a pitbull terrier and weighs between 65 and 70 pounds. He has a very kind and gentle demeanor and would do great with a family who will take him on adventures.

Greenhill Humane Society open seven days a week, 11 am – 6 pm at 88530 Green Hill Rd in Eugene. Cat adoptions are on a first come limited capacity basis. Dogs and small animal adoptions are by appointment.

For more information call (541) 689.1503 or visit www.green-hill.org.

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he Cat Rescue & Adoption Network presents LANEGAN, a male tabby teenager kitty about 9 months old. He is extremely affectionate, gives nonstop purrs and hugs, and has yet to meet a cat, dog, or human he doesn’t love!

He’s a special needs kitty with constipation issues, but he’s now on a daily regimen of easilyadministered medications that are working perfectly. This will be a lifelong regimen, and he’ll need to be carefully monitored, but his loving personality makes it all worthwhile! He is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, negative for FIV & FeLV, and in excellent health. To meet Lanegan, please call 541-225-4955 option 1, or visit our website at CatRescues.org.

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Strides for Social Justice BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY TODAY. You’re invited to participate in this free, inclusive, family-friendly program that will guide you to various landmarks for a view into local Black history and the powerful influence of Black residents within our community.

Strides for Social Justice will educate, engage and encourage physical activity for people of all abilities, while generating financial resources in support of the NAACP and other organizations.

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