Bend Nest - Fall 2015

Fall 2015

BACK TO SCHOOL

STYLE

Back to School Style

Feature

Local Teachers Hand Out Advice

Outdoors

Virtues and Vices of Team Sports

Adult Time

Back-to-School Shopping for Grownups!

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Fall 2015

Publisher Aaron Switzer Associate Publisher Angela Switzer Editor Phil Busse Associate Editor Amanda Klingman Contributing Writers Erin Rook Linda Knittel Annette Benedetti Freelancers Kirsteen Wolf Kevin Sperl Copy Editor Erin Rook Calendar Editor Hayley Jo Murphy Layout & Design Jennifer Hornstein Ad Design & Production Esther Kang Photography Jewel Images Cole Davis Christian Heeb Advertising Executives Amanda Klingman Kimberly Morse Ban Tat Chris Larro

BACK TO SCHOOL

STYLE

Back to School Style

Feature

Local Teachers Hand Out Advice

Outdoors

Virtues and Vices of Team Sports

Adult Time

Back-to-School Shopping for Grownups!

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Learning to Fly! Last-minute vacations? Laid-back quality time with the fam?

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Publisher’s Note

You betcha! The lazy days of summer may be waning, but it’s certainly not too late to enjoy the last of the summer fun right here in Central Oregon. Amazingly, Bend and surrounding areas continue to pack in the events for the fall season, leading right up to Halloween, in most cases. (check out our Calendar, pages 27 – 33).

In so many ways, back-to-school is a bittersweet time for us as parents.

It signals a new beginning for our kiddos but a realization that they are really growing up! Whether you look forward to your kindergartener riding the bus for the first time or anticipate (with dread?) life in the dorm for your college-bound teenager, it is with mixed emotion that we say goodbye to the relaxed schedule of summer and embrace the upcoming routine of the school year.

Welcome to our Back-to-School issue! We’ve got you covered for tackling all sorts of school-related challenges and offer tips to help your little loved ones overcome back-to-school anxieties (see Linda Knittel’s Health article, page 41). You’ll gain insight into the lives of some very dedicated teachers and learn why they do what they do in Phil Busse’s Feature (page 16). And, be informed about a new International School coming our way (see Education, page 14-15). Check out some local darlings in our Back-to-School Style (pages 21 – 26), and don’t forget to include yourself when updating that family wardrobe (see Adult Time, page 39). Enjoy a cultural piece about a courageous family who takes the leap into theater just to do something “outside their comfort zone” (see pages 34-35).

In Leaving the Nest, I share what I know to be the challenges of having teen drivers in the house. And just following, we present an insightful interview with Kathy Levine, the frontline of the Bend-LaPine school District’s Driver’s Ed program, in the Things I’ve Learned (page 50).

Enjoy the changing season, and happy reading!!

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CONTENTS

21 Feature

We headed out to local stores to find fashion and flare for every age group—and to inspire that annual back-to-school shopping spree.

Jewel Images

UPFRONT

SECTIONS

9 Expert Q&A 11 Ages & Stages 13 Trending 27 Calendar

16 TEACHERS SPEAK OUT

COLUMNS

41 HEALTH

39 Adult Time 41 Health 49 Leaving the Nest 50 Things I’ve Learned

We talk with local teachers and coaches for advice and hear why they are excited to be back in the classroom.

34 CULTURE

The story of “Peter Pan” is as much about childhood as it is about friendship and family. We catch up with a family of four who all have parts in the upcoming production!

Our Health Correspondent Linda Knittel provides some tried-and-true tips to keep anxiety low and kids healthy through the summer-to-fall transition.

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You asked.

Local Pediatrician Guitar Hanna, Bend Memorial Clinic Pediatrics answers! amount of emollient (like petroleum jelly, mineral oil, or baby oil) to the scalp overnight. Then with a soft brush, gently massaged her scalp to loosen the scaly patches, then shampoo. With that said, since your baby’s cradle cap has persisted for some time now and clumps of hair are coming out, he should be seen by a pediatrician as he may have a fungal infection that is worsening the inflammation, thereby requiring a prescription for an anti-fungal shampoo.

Dear Dr. Hanna: My baby’s scalp is constantly peeling and sometimes small clumps of hair come out when I brush it. I have tried everything from switching shampoos to covering her head in moisturizer, but nothing seems to help. Why is this happening?

Dr Hanna: From the sound of what you are describing, I believe your baby has Seborrheic Dermatitis, aka “cradle cap.” This condition occurs in areas of the body that have many oil-producing glands that get inflamed. In infants, this condition causes greasy scales, mostly on the scalp, but can occur on the face, ears, and neck. This usually resolves by 8 to 12 months of age without treatment.

Some cases do need treatment. What I did for my daughter was apply a small

Dear Dr. Hanna: Last year my daughter came home from school with lice, and it was such an awful experience that I never want to deal with that again. With school starting soon, I’m feeling anxious about her being exposed and am wondering if there’s anything we can do to prevent this?

Dr. Hanna: Yes, lice is an awful experience to deal with. Lice are tiny insects that can live on people’s skin and in their hair, causing itching. They do not fly or jump. They spread by personto-person contact. Your daughter can reduce her chances of getting lice by not sharing personal items, such as a hat, a comb, hair bands, and pillows.

It’s challenging, as you don’t really know who has lice until it’s a little too late, so avoiding sharing personal items is the key to prevention.

Q&A

Dear Dr. Hanna: What are your suggestions for talking to kids about the uncomfortable subject of puberty? Should we just get it over with and have the birds and bees conversations while we are at it?

Dr. Hanna: Puberty. Our children’s hormones are changing, their bodies are morphing, and their brains have questions that push the limits of our comfort zone. It is imperative to keep an open communication with your children, especially around these uncomfortable subjects. In the past, when your child fell and injured their elbow or knee, they came to you, with confidence and without shame. As parents you comforted them and helped with that injury, with confidence and without shame. Similarly, we should talk to our children and address these uncomfortable subjects revolving around puberty and “where do babies come from?” in the same open way. You don’t want to jump the gun and rush the topic to get it over with.

Answer their questions truthfully, with patience and comfort. Avoid shying away saying, “we’ll talk about it later.” Use the opportunity now to establish good communication with your children so that they can get the accurate information from you, rather than friends, or worse the internet. It will then encourage them to continue coming to you for advice in the future.

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• Daily number of hours children spend interacting with a “screen,” 2015: 7 • Daily number of hours recommended of screen time by the American Academy of Pediatrics: NO MORE THAN 2

Back-to-school spending per child:

[source: WebMD]

Clothing: $246.10 Electronics: $217.88 Shoes: $129.20 School supplies: $95.44 [source: National Retail Federation]

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Schools that grow edible gardens: 31% of school districts = 2401 school gardens

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The iLearn Generation Bend-La Pine Schools prepares for full rollout of iPad program

By Erin Rook

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wo years ago, the Bend-La Pine School District started a pilot program, checking out whether a select number of students would benefit from what school administrators called “digital conversion,” and what students called, getting an iPad! And, this school year, that program will roll out past its initial stages, as the iPad program reaches all students in grades 3-12; all told, it will include some 14,000 students for the 2015-2016 school year.

Skip Offenhauser, director of curriculum for the Bend-La Pine School District, says they already have served as a model, with educators and administrators from other districts visiting to learn more about the local program. Even so, Bend is in the early stages of its iPad program and continues to learn as it goes along.

“One of the things I like to remind people of is this is not about speed, but direction,” he explains. “We’re in the right direction but this change isn’t going to happen over night.”

But not everyone agrees the digital is the direction to go.

Grace Lemmon, a 16-year-old rising junior at Summit High School, says that while she enjoys playing around on an iPad at home, she prefers more conventional approaches to learning at school.

“I’d rather write on paper,” she explains. “I feel like I’m paying more attention.” She

adds, “Most teachers let kids fart around on their iPad for most of the period,” adding that despite the district’s filters, students still find a way to play games, access social networking sites, and pass virtual notes with friends.

At this point, iPad usage is optional for most teachers. But starting this fall, iPads will be required for third through fifth grade teachers, because the reading curriculum for the later elementary school grades will be entirely iPad-based. Still, Offenhauser argues, it all goes back to learning—as it should. He notes that program was chosen not based on its digital compatibility, but based on the strength of the academic program.

“My stance I take is that technology is never going to solve every problem by itself; it’s never a replacement for good teaching,” Offenhauser says. “An average teacher is still going to be an average teacher, a great

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teacher provided with technology will be even better.”

In other words—neither computers nor robots will be replacing teachers anytime soon. And despite the apparent ubiquity of the tablets, Offenhauser says that tech is not always appropriate.

“There are times and places where technology is to be used and not used,” Offenhauser says. “We don’t want to use technology for technology’s sake… We want technology to enhance and enrich.”

But Lemmon is skeptical. She concedes that some people do better with “immersive learning,” and notes that no one seems to outright hate using the iPads. But she also worries about younger students transitioning to digital so early on.

“Why are they taking books away so early if they don’t know if it’s improving kids’ learning?” Lemmon asks.

But Offenhauser says iPads provide benefits beyond the delivery of academic information.

“It’s not just about the content,” Offenhauser says, “but how are our kids using the technology in the classroom beyond the content to demonstrate those 21st century skills.”

In addition to standard curriculum, he explains, the program includes lessons on how to be a good digital citizen, including information on protecting privacy and avoiding cyber-bullying.

“It’s really about preparing our students to be good citizens for our community and preparing them for jobs we don’t even know exist,” Offenhauser says. “The more we can do in the schools and the more we can do to prepare them to be good learners, the better.” n

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Education

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Local School, Global Issue

Bend International School expands education for K-8

By Kirsteen Wolf

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end International School stresses “Global Competence.”

But, what exactly is that?

Well, let’s put it another way. What currency is used in Thailand? What is the majority ethnic group in Iran? What type of government does Ghana have?

And, more pressing, what does this knowledge have to do with families in Bend Oregon?

One of the goals of the Bend International School (BIS) curriculum is to have students understand that they are part of a greater community and a connected world.

Meera Dayal Rupp, educator and the director of the newely formed Bend International School, says the opening of the new charter school is her life-long dream—one that merges her international background, teaching experience, commitment to bilingual education, and service learning.

“The school is really a gift to our community and world and represents best practices in education,” she says. “[It] promotes life-long learners who are well prepared— academically and socially—and are excited about learning, school, and are connected to the world.”

And the time to open a charter school was ripe, she says, with long lines for magnet schools demonstrating the need and desire for educational options here in Central Oregon.

Bend International School recently hosted an orientation and welcome at Sawyer Park for the elementary school grades and, later in the day for the middle school crowd. The event was a chance for the new community of students, parents, and teachers to meet one another. For the elementary session, each continent was represented and hosted by staff members with an activity (soccer skills, friendship bracelets, matching a flag to a country). The grass was dotted with picnic lunches, umbrellas, and blankets, while shy second graders greeted their teachers, and parents recognized one another from other schools. A community feel was already evident.

Jenn Kelley was there with her three children, two of whom will be attending the school this fall. Previously, her daughter attended a local district school, and although she liked it well enough, there is an undeniable appeal to the new curriculum.

“We loved the global and diversity focus and the Spanish immersion,” she says. “It’s a smaller school than where we were going.”

Like other schools with international curriculum, BIS has a World Language Program—a Spanish immersion curriculum in which classes for half of the school day will be taught in Spanish, as will lunch period, electives, and project-based learning. The goal for all students and staff is to be bilingual.

In additon, BIS has taken on a Sister School Project with students in Autlán, Mexico. Every student and teacher will be paired with a partner in the sister school with whom they exchange ideas and communicate throughout the school year. BIS and the sister school will take turns visiting each other’s city for one week on alternating years to collaborate on community-service learning projects.

The goal is also to prepare students for a more global work environment. According to the Asia Society—an educational organization that aims to strengthen partnerships between the U.S. and Asia—more than one out of every five jobs is now related to international trade. There is a “significant gap between the rapid globalization of America and the knowledge and skills—global competencies—that youth need to be successful,” says one report from the organization.

“Our actions affect the Earth, and its other inhabitants,” says Rupp. “There are ways for us to learn to work together and respect each other.” n

“The school is really a gift to our community and world and represents best practices in education,” Rupp says. “[It] promotes life-long learners who are well prepared—academically and socially— and are excited about learning, school, and are connected to the world.”

For admissions questions, contact Meera at 541-389-5708 or meera@bendinternationalschool.org Check out the website at: bendinternationalschool.org

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Feature

Happily Back to the Drawing Board

School’s Back In Session, and Teachers Are Ready to Go! Interviews by Phil Busse | Photos by Cole Davis The old adage is that the three best reasons to be a teacher are June, July, and August. But for these Bend-area instructors, they absolutely love their jobs—and are happy to be busy in the classroom. Three local teachers provide their thoughts about what makes a good teacher, and their advice for parents.

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“Science is a way of thinking. It inspires curiosity and provides tools for understanding everyday life.”

DAVID “BERMI” BERMUDEZ,

Director, Bend Science Station What made you decide to become a teacher?

As a dyslexic student, I needed a great deal of academic support in elementary and middle school. In high school, when the traditional education system started to “click” for me, I made the decision to become a teacher and try to develop an educational program that focused less on reading and writing and more on doing. And science has always been a passion of mine. It started on the shores of Lake Michigan collecting petoskey stones and crinoid fossils.

Is that the same reason you stay a teacher?

Yes. The questions, experiments, discoveries, the moments when kids’ eyes open with wonder and understanding. I love what I do.

What made you want to start a science program like this?

I wanted to start an inquiry-based science school that complemented

the public system and fulfilled a need here in Bend. Science is not just a set of static facts that can be taught solely from a book. The process of collecting and analyzing data is a skill that should be taught as early as possible. Since traditional schools have to focus so much time and energy on reading and writing, I thought that there might be a niche in Bend for a laboratory-based science education program.

What has changed most about teaching philosophies—or students’ attitudes—over the years?

Honestly, I haven’t seen a significant change in student attitudes over the 23 years that I have been teaching science.

As long as students are actually doing experiments, as opposed to reading or watching videos about them, they are completely engaged. I love hearing from former students who have gone on to be scientists, or artists, or teachers. It’s definitely a source of inspiration to know that I have somehow had an impact.

What stays the same each year?

How busy I am and the incredible number of hours it takes to prep the

experiments that the students will conduct. There’s no question, lab-based science classes are time intensive!

If you could give one piece of advice to better engage with “the sciences,” what would that be?

Science is a way of thinking. It inspires curiosity and provides tools for understanding everyday life. It shapes the future by preparing students to be innovators, inventors, and critical thinkers. Don’t be afraid to experiment!

Instead of reading about Galileo dropping balls off the Leaning Tower, get on a ladder and drop objects of all shapes and sizes, collecting and analyzing fall-time data to see if you come to the same conclusions as “the father of modern physics.” Approaching science from this direction makes it a more creative and mentally challenging experience.

If you weren’t a teacher, what would you being doing?

I would be a dive master on the Great Barrier Reef, which I guess is just a different kind of teacher! n

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What stays the same each year?

The excitement of students’ learning and curiosity. My love and passion for teaching. Our basic learning environment at the Cottage; these things stay the same.

What made you decide to become a teacher?

I have always enjoyed working with children/students. Children make me appreciate life. I can connect with them and seeing the world through a child’s eyes is so cool! I love seeing their excitement for learning as well.

If you could give one piece of advice to your students to survive, what would that be?

Be appreciative, be respectful of others, and treat others as you wish to be treated. Understand that it is okay to make mistakes, because that is how we learn in life.

Is that the same reason you stay a teacher?

Yes, absolutely. At the Cottage, I get to teach freely and be as creative as I want. I actually stepped away from teaching for a year, and I couldn’t get the urge to teach out of my system! I’m so glad to be back.

If you could give one piece of advice to parents, what would that be?

It would be the importance of teaching your child to be kind, respectful, and thankful. Teach them that hard work pays off. Let kids be kids: play in puddles, fly kites, build with blocks, sing songs, walk in the rain, read books. Turn off technology, including the TV, phone, tablet, radio. Kids love the simple things in life. Don’t rush the innocence of childhood as they are only children for such a short time. Make the most of that time to play, teach, guide, and love them.

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What has changed most about teaching philosophies—or students’ attitudes—over the years?

There is always something new to learn as a teacher. I have seen a change in attitudes of children over the years—it seems like there is less respect in general when they come in to the Cottage, but we instill that in them and it becomes something that gives them a sense of confidence and security, which they seem to desperately need in this day and age.

“There is always something new to learn as a teacher.”

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If you weren’t a teacher, what would you being doing?

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If you could give one piece of advice to parents, what would that be?

As hard as it is, I know, try to measure success by the growth your child exhibits as a student. Expecting the highest grades from your child as compared to expecting measured growth can be detrimental to a healthy growth mindset, a mindset that will guide them throughout their lives.

If you weren’t a teacher, what would you be doing?

Writing. I got started as a freelance music journalist about twenty years ago, not long before that fateful day when teaching found me. Loving writing and music, I suspect I would have continued on that route.

What did you do with your summer?

I got outside with my family as much as possible. From jumps in the river to road tripping to national parks, after being out of the country for the last ten years, being “home” puts the bliss in vacation.

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What makes you most excited about returning to school this fall?

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That process I get so excited about being a part of and guiding…I get to start it all over again. n

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August August 5 Alive After 5 — LeRoy & His Only Friends MUSIC—The last show in this free Wednesday music series, Alive After 5 provides an intimate outdoor setting for some mid-week fun. From LeRoy & His Only Friends expect easygoing soul music that soothes over emotional jagged edges with butter-smooth vocals, ringing cymbals, and minor-key guitar chords.

Old Mill District. No cover. aliveafterfivebend.com

August 5 Regal Summer Movies FILM—Regal rolls out its summer treat with $1 movie mornings. A collection of popular kid/family movies, with Madagascar 3 and Dolphin Tale 2 playing this week.

Regal Cinemas Old Mill 16 & IMAX. $1. regmovies.com

August 5 – September 4 Fun Hang Out Days DAYCARE—A safe and fun place to drop off your kids this summer. Kids will have opportunities for arts, crafts, music, science experiments, academic and social activities, games, and just have some fun!

3-7 years old and 8-13 years. MondayFriday.

Samara Learning Center. $18 a day. samaralearningcenter.org

August 5 – September 7 Raptors of the Desert Sky OUTDOORS—Daily flight program with hawks, owls, falcons, and even a vulture that fly close enough to raises the hair on your head. The museum’s biologists narrate the action and help illuminate the agility, hunting strategies, and natural behaviors of these birds of prey.

High Desert Museum. Members $2, non-members $3, plus admission.

4 and under, free. highdesertmuseum.org

August 6 Munch & Music MUSIC—Enjoying its 25th anniversary, Munch & Music’s free summer outdoor concert series is a summertime favorite for Bend residents and visitors alike. Blending a dash of alt-rock with soul and funk, yet thoroughly steeped in rock-Americana,

Jelly Bread is sure to entertain. With Elektrapod opening.

Drake Park. No cover. munchandmusic.com

August 7 First Friday Art Walk ART—Art, music, and drinks in downtown Bend.

Downtown Bend. Free. downtownbend.org

August 7 – 9 Sunriver Art Faire ART—More than 65 regional artists will be participating in this year’s Sunriver Art Faire, including sculptors, photographers, painters, and more. Plus live music from local favorites, such as The Rock Hounds, Burnin’ Moonlight, and Franchot Tone.

Village at Sunriver. Free admission. sunriverartfaire.com

August 7 – 19 Sunriver Music Festival MUSIC—This multi-day festival brings world-class concerts, music education programs, and the Young Artist Scholarship Program to Central Oregon.

Highlights include a family concert with selections from Pops and classical concerts, a solo piano concert, and full orchestra classical performances.

Various locations around Sunriver and Bend. $10-$100. sunrivermusic.org

August 8 Wilco

from the early days on the frontier. Interact with artisan crafts and skills that were available to the new settlers.

High Desert Museum. Free with museum admission. highdesertmuseum.org

August 9 Turf Tunes —Tommy Hogan MUSIC—Turf Tunes is a free concert series held on the lawn in SHARC’s outdoor amphitheater. Bend local Tommy Hogan will bring some rocking good times blues to the stage.

SHARC. No cover. sunriversharc.com

OUTDOORS—Each year over 100 Central Oregon children receive lifealtering treatment at the Shriners Hospital for Children—all regardless of their ability to pay. With your help in this event, we can make a difference for children in need.

Riverbend Park. $25-$35 for 5k, $35-$45 for $10k. centraloregonshriners.org

August 11 &12 Regal Summer Movies FILM— Regal rolls out its summer treat with $1 movie mornings. A collection of popular kid/family movies, with Muppets Most Wanted and Alexander and the Very Bad Day playing this week.

Regal Cinemas Old Mill 16 & IMAX. $1. regmovies.com

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MUSIC— Enjoying its 25th anniversary, Munch & Music’s free summer outdoor concert series is a summertime favorite for Bend residents and visitors alike.

Emerging in a pouf of dazzling stardust, Liv Warfield has solidified herself as a legend in the R&B world.

Drake Park. No cover. munchandmusic.com

August 8 & 9 Frontier Township Days EXPLORE—Experience a tent-town

Raptors of the Desert Sky

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OUTDOORS—We’ll explore the preserve’s pine forests and the plants and animals that live around them. Enjoy some hiking, hear some stories and make a craft under the shade of your favorite pine tree.

Perfect for kids ages 6-12 with a grown-up in tow.

Metolius Preserve. Free, registration required. deschuteslandtrust.org

August 5 – September 7

August 9

MUSIC—Wilco has evolved from a country-rock band into an eclectic indierock collective that touches on many eras and genres in their music: ‘70s rock, country, and folk.

Les Schwab Amphitheater. $42. bendconcerts.com

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FUN—Ages 0-5. Evening story time with songs, rhymes, and crafts. Wear your PJs! Bend Public Library. Free. deschuteslibrary.org

August 13 Munch & Music

August 13

Discover Nature Days — Birds of Prey OUTDOORS— Presented by the Children’s Forest of Central Oregon along

with the High Desert Museum. Experience an up close encounter with a raptor and learn about exciting adaptations of birds of prey. Ages 5-10 with parent or guardian.

Pine Ridge Park. Free. childrensforestco.org

August 14 Peak Summer Nights — Brett Dennen MUSIC—The longest running concert series in Bend, Peak Summer Nights offers an intimate and up-close experience for listeners. California pop, folk singersongwriter Brett Dennen makes his way to Bend to delight audiences with his soulful songs.

The Athletic Club of Bend. $45-$90. peaksummernights.com

August 15 The Clarion Call SINGING—An opportunity to have Central Oregon youth exposed to a live stage experience in a friendly environment. Come meet other students earnestly striving to become their inner performer. All instructors are encouraged to bring their students down for lunch and an engaging experience they will certainly enjoy.

Kelly D’s Banquet Room. Free. kellyds.com

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August 21 – 22

Turf Tunes — Briana Renea MUSIC—Turf Tunes is a free concert series held on the lawn in SHARC’s outdoor amphitheater. Briana Renea performs fun and upbeat sets that mix modern country with her own originals.

SHARC. No cover. sunriversharc.com

Shakespeare in the Park

August 18 & 19 Regal Summer Movies FILM—Regal rolls out its summer treat with $1 movie mornings. A collection of popular kid/family movies, with The Lego Movie and The Sponge Bob Movie: Sponge Out of Water playing this week.

Regal Cinemas Old Mill 16 & IMAX. $1. regmovies.com

August 22 Shakespeare in the Park

August 19 Museum & Me EXPLORE—A time for children and adults with physical, cognitive, and/ or social disabilities to enjoy the High Desert Museum after hours. Explore the museum’s newest exhibits and revisit your favorites.

High Desert Museum. Free. highdesertmuseum.org

August 20 Music, Movement & Stories FUN— Ages 3-5. Movement and stories to develop skill and encourage fun with music.

Downtown Bend Public Library. Free. deschuteslibrary.org

August 21 Munch & Movies FILM— This Friday’s movie on the big outdoor screen is Big Hero 6, an endearing animated film about the special bond that develops between plus-sized inflatable robot and prodigy, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes. Movies start at dusk.

Compass Park. Free. c3events.com

August 21 – 22 Shakespeare in the Park THEATER—The popular outdoor performances present the rollicking Comedy of Errors, an easy-going production of missed cues and mistaken identities; twins separated at birth, hilarity ensues!

Drake Park. $22-$75. shakespearebend.com

THEATER— The popular outdoor performances present the rollicking Comedy of Errors, an easy-going production of missed cues and mistaken identities; twins separated at birth, hilarity ensues! SHARC. $22-$75. shakespearebend.com

August 22 Subaru Kids Obstacle Challenge OUTDOORS— Crazy mud, insane obstacles, designed just for kids! Cargo climb, rope swing, mud crawls, and other crazy obstacles make for an awesome day in the sun for the whole family. And parents, can join your little warrior for free.

Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center. $30 adv., $40 day of. kidsobstaclechallenge.com.

August 22 – 23 Sisters Wild West Show WESTERN—The bustling westernthemed town of Sisters presents its second annual Wild West Show. Similar to the popular traveling Wild Bill shows, with darting acts of sport shooting and tall-tale telling.

Bend/Sisters Garden RV Resort. Free.

August 22 – 31 Peter Pan THEATER—The classic story, the Darling family children receive a visit from Peter Pan, who takes them to Never Never Land where an ongoing war with the evil Pirate Captain Hook is taking place. Multiple night performances by children and adults.

Summit High School. $25 adults, $20

seniors & children under 12. thoroughlymodernprod.com

August 23 Michael Franti & Spearhead MUSIC—Musician, filmmaker, humanitarian, Michael Franti, is recognized as a pioneering force using music as a vehicle for positive change as well as his unforgettable, high energy shows with his band, Spearhead.

Les Schwab Amphitheater. $39. bendconcerts.com

August 23 Youth Triathlon OUTDOORS—The swimming portion of this non-timed event will be held in the safety of a supervised pool. The mountain biking and running portions will be held in Juniper Park. The event focuses on sportsmanship and making new friends.

All abilities are welcome.

Juniper Swim & Fitness Center. $25. bendparksandrec.org

August 23 Beat Beethoven 5K OUTDOORS—Racers participate in a 5k or 1 mile fun run/walk to the sounds of Bethoven’s 5th Symphony, with the hopes of finishing before the music ends.

Supports the Central Oregon Symphony Association.

COCC Track. $12-$30. beatbeethoven5k.com

August 26 Pickin’ & Paddlin’ — Rainbow Girls MUSIC—This concert series brings together food, good times, music, plus free demos of SUPs and canoes. The Rainbow

Girls is a group of female musicians who write and perform original material with roots in folk, Americana, gypsy, funk, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll.

Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe. $5.

Children 12 and under free. tumalocreek.com

August 28 Munch & Movies FILM—This Friday’s movie on the big outdoor screen is the live action 2015 film Cinderella, with a modern twist on a classic tale. Food vendors will be on site!

Bring blankets, low chairs, friends, and family and enjoy a night out. Movies start at dusk.

Compass Park. Free. c3events.com

August 28 – 30 Art in the High Desert ART—One of the top 15 arts and crafts shows in the nation, with all entries juried and coming from across the United States and Canada. An opportunity for Central Oregon residents to meet artists and view their work.

Old Mill District. Free admission.

August 29 Kids’ Animal Signs OUTDOORS— Search the pine forest and creekside willows of the Metolius Preserve for signs of birds, mammals, insects, and other wildlife. See how many critters you can spot while doing fun, hands-on activities! Perfect for kids ages 3-5 with a grown-up in tow.

Metolius Preserve. Free, registration required. deschuteslandtrust.org

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August 31 – September 3 Dreamtime Painting ART—Bring your dreams to reality as you portray your world on paper using various tools and techniques, while developing skills in perspective, shape, and composition. Ages 9 -12, 9 am - noon.

Ages 6 – 8, 1 - 4 pm Art Station. $ 90. artscentraloregon.org/artstation

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August 31 – September 3 Junior Open at Meadows, Sunriver GOLF—The Open division of the American Junior Golf Association, Sunriver event is open to both boys and girls between 12-18 years old. The field is limited to 144 participants who play 54 holes of stroke play over 3 days.

Sunriver Resort sunriver-resort.com

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Raptors of the Desert Sky OUTDOORS—Hawks, owls, falcons, and vultures fly close enough to raise the hair on your head. The Museum’s biologists narrate the action and help illuminate the agility, hunting strategies, and natural behaviors of these spectacular birds of prey. Please arrive at the Museum no later than noon for this program.

High Desert Museum. Members $2, non-members $3, plus admission. 4 and under, free. highdesertmuseum.org

September 2 Music on the Green Concert Series – Redmond MUSIC—This is the last Music on the Green free summer concert of the year.

Local favorites, The Hokulea Dancers and Drummers, finish the season off in style. It’s a block party atmosphere with a powerful mix of community and family fun. 6 -7:30pm.

Sam Johnson Park, Redmond. Free.

visitredmondoregon.com/Events

September 4

Peak Summer Night Concert Series.

MUSIC—The longest running concert series in Bend, Peak Summer Nights offers an intimate and up-close experience for listeners This week enjoy Punch Brothers outdoors at the Athletic Club of Bend, general admission is $34. 5:30 pm. peaksummernights.com

September 4 First Friday Art Walk ART—Art, music, and drinks in Bend’s downtown.

Downtown Bend. Free. downtownbend.org

September 4 Munch & Movies FILM—This Friday’s movie on the big outdoor screen is Guardians of the Galaxy. Food vendors will be on site!

Bring blankets, low chairs, friends, and family and enjoy a night out. Movies start at dusk.

Compass Park in Northwest Crossing Free. c3events.com

September 5 Slide the City FAMILY FUN—There will be live music, food, drinks, water, and, of course, the biggest slip and slide ever to hit asphalt. You can reserve a time to slide online!

Central Oregon Community College slidethecity.com/events/bend

September 5 Central Oregon Saturday Market ART—Check out a wonderful variety of local crafts and art. 10 am Across from the library, downtown Bend centraloregonsaturdaymarket.weebly.com

September 5 Saturday Farmer’s Market FOOD—Discover a bounty of fresh produce, locally-raised meats, fresh eggs

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Calendar and cheese, handmade items, and so much more! 10 am.

Northwest Crossing

September 6 Precious Byrd - Summer Concert Series Sunriver MUSIC—Come out and enjoy this four-piece high energy dance/rock band Sunriver Resort sunriver-resort.com

September 6 The Great Duck Race FAMILY FUN—The Duck Race is an ongoing annual fundraiser organized by all four Bend area Rotary clubs. Since 1989, the race has generated over one million dollars for Central Oregon charities, all supporting children and families in need.

11am – 2:30 pm.

Drake Park theduckrace.com

at the Village Green Park in downtown Sisters and 1,100 seats at Sisters Art Works. sistersfolkfestival.org

Kids’ Fairy Houses at Metolius Preserve OUTDOORS—Help your little one explore outside with a little bit of whimsy!

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Kelly Madden at the Metolius Preserve to build your own fairy house. Use materials found in the forest and create your own small fairy abode. Perfect for kids ages 3-5 with a grown-up in tow. 10 am-noon.

Registration required. deschuteslandtrust.org

September 12 Fly Fishing 101

STORYTIME—For children 1836 months. Participation stories and movement rhymes to enhance social and language development 10:15 am.

Brooks Room, Deschutes Public Library, downtown deschuteslibrary.org

September 11

September 12

Toddlin’ Tales

Family Fun Night FAMILY FUN—Come box your husband, joust your kids or stick those naughtly little monsters to the Velcro Wall and catch a few quiet moments alone!

6 – 9 pm.

Bouncing off the Wall.

Family of Four $20 bouncingoffthewallbend.com

September 11 Munch & Movies— Pitch Perfect Sing-Along MOVIE—Food vendors will be on site!

Bring blankets, low chairs, friends and family and enjoy a night out. Begins at dusk. Compass Park in Northwest Crossing. Free. c3events.com

September 11-13 Sisters Folk Festival MUSIC—The Sisters Folk Festival is a three-day celebration of roots music from blues to bluegrass. The festival is home to ten stages, including a 900-seat venue

Kids’ Fairy Houses at Metolius Preserve

September 12

FISHING—Learn how to properly rig and cast the fly rod, how to tie basic knots, and how to recognize the various types of fly patterns that catch fish. This class is the simplest way to get you started in this fun (and addictive) sport. All equipment provided. Ages 12 & up. Those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Confluence Fly Shop. Any Thursday, thru 9/24, 10 am - noon or any Saturday, thru 9/26 10 am – noon. $30. bendparksandrec.org

September 8

September 12

Star Party, Rimrock Ranch

weiner dog races, bouncy houses, great food, and don’t forget to see the Medieval swordplay. Fun for all ages.

Located in Downtown Bend bendoktoberfest.com

OUTDOORS—Jim Hammond and friends will set up powerful telescopes and help folks identify constellations, planets and far-away galaxies. Explore astronomy and get a rare chance to enjoy the dark skies of this privately owned ranch.

6:30-9:30 pm Registration required. deschuteslandtrust.org

September 19

September 18

September 19

Whychus Canyon Preserve Hike OUTDOORS—This hike is a great way to introduce your family to nature.

Explore 480 acres of the preserve, learn about ecology, and observe some of the restoration plans for the new portion of the preserve! Meet at the Whychus Canyon Preserve. 9 am- 1 pm.

Registration required deschuteslandtrust.org

September 18 - 19 Oktoberfest FESTIVAL—Come check out the

Pickin’ & Paddlin’ Series MUSIC—This concert series brings together food, good times, music, plus free demos of SUPs and canoes. Renegade String Band & Franchot Tone play at Tumalo Creek Kayak and Canoe. $10 adults. Children 12 and under Free.

Walk to End Alzheimers CHARITY—Registration at 10:00am, Walk begins at 11:00am. 2 mile course.

Riverbend Park act.alz.org

September 23 Story time at the Library STORY TIME—0-18 months. 15 minutes of gentle stories, rhymes, and rhythms. 11:30 am.

Brooks Room, Deschutes Public Library, downtown. Free. deschuteslibrary.org

September 25 Teen Writing Group WRITING—Join in for fun writing exercises and help plan a year-long writing project that will end with a self-published anthology. Ages 12 – 17. 4 – 5 pm Brooks Room, Deschutes Public Library, Downtown deschuteslibrary.org

September 25-27 Bend Roots Revival MUSIC—Check out the line-up at various locations around Bend. This is a fundraiser for REALMS Middle School Arts and Music programs. riseupinternational.com/roots-festival

September 26 Fly Fishing 101 FISHING—See, September 12.

Confluence Fly Shop bendparksandrec.org

September 26 Last Saturday Art Walk ART—Come join Bend’s hippest arts district: a collective of artists, makers,

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September 26 Date Night KIDS NIGHT OUT—Let us keep the kids for you…we’ll take kids ages 3 (if potty trained) to 10 years old. We feed them dinner, a healthy snack, do a craft project, play games, bounce, and show a kid friendly movie. We promise to send them home happy and tired! $20/child. bouncingoffthewallbend.com

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Full Moon Hike OUTDOORS—The full moon provides an excellent opportunity to explore the night under the natural light of the moon!

This walk will be led by a knowledgeable Nature Center Naturalist. 8 - 9 pm.

Registration is required.

Sunriver Nature Center $6 adults, $4 kids. sunrivernaturecenter.org

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First Friday Art Walk ART—Art, music, and drinks in Bend’s downtown.

Downtown Bend. Free. downtownbend.org

October 2 -4 Fall Festival in Downtown Bend FESTIVAL—Come join in the festivities.

Fall-themed activities include contests, music, art, and food. Fun for all ages! c3events.com

October 6 Rockie Tales Puppet Show PUPPET SHOW—Appropriate for 3-5 year olds. 1:30 – 2 pm Brooks Room, Deschutes Public Library, Downtown. Free. deschuteslibrary.org

October 7 Farmer’s Market, Downtown Bend

FOOD—Bend Farmers Market is blossoming into one of Oregon’s leading farm–direct marketplaces, bringing together growers and producers with people who hunger for fresh, local, healthful foods and agricultural goods.

3 pm. Brooks Street Alleyway.

October 8-11 BendFilm Festival FILM—Come join a celebration of independent cinema with screenings in various locations around Bend. There are always kid-friendly themes included in the festival. Check out the schedule online. bendfilm.org

October 10 Kids Falling for Nature at the Metolius Preserve OUTDOORS—Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Mary Yanalcanlin of East Cascades Audubon Society for a fall nature exploration just for kids! Explore the pine forest of the Metolius Preserve and search for woodpeckers and the obvious signs they leave behind. Perfect for kids ages 4-10 with a grown-up in tow.

10 pm – midnight. Registration required. deschuteslandtrust.org/events

October 15 Locals Day at Bend Rock Gym CLIMBING—Come check out Bend’s premier indoor rock climbing gym. Kids will love the open space and climbing routes.

All equipment available for rent. $12 Day Passes every Thursday. bendrockgym.com

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October 23

Bird Walk at the Sunriver Nature Center

Wanderlust Cave Tour

OUTDOORS—Wake up and get to the Nature Center early for a guided morning bird walk with local birder and photographer Tom Lawler. You will spot and learn to recognize more birds coming out with Tom than you could on your own. The Nature Center, with the nearby meadow and Lake Aspen, is a birder’s paradise!

Registration required. Free. sunrivernaturecenter.org

October 21 Back to the Future II MOVIE—Marty McFly and Doc Brown set the DeLorean time machine for Hill Valley California TODAY! Rated PG. 7 pm.

Tower Theatre. $8. towertheatre.org

October 22 Fall Hike at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve OUTDOORS—Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Carol Wall on this lovely fall hike. Explore this historic meadow while taking in the beautiful fall colors of aspen and cottonwood. Learn about the human and natural history of one of Central Oregon’s oldest places that has transitioned over the years from an army outpost to a restoration site.

Registration required.

10 am - noon. Free. deschuteslandtrust.org

CAVES—Tours depart daily at 9:00am and 1:30 pm. Appropriate for children 5 and up. Reserve your space online. $65/adults, $55/children. wanderlusttours.com

October 24 and 25 Wanderlust Moonlight and Starlight Canoe Tours OUTDOORS—Includes guide, gear, hot cocoa & desserts or local microbrewed beer, transportation and awardwinning Naturalist Interpretation!

Children 8 and up welcome. 7 pm.

Reserve your space online. $75/person. wanderlusttours.com

October 30 Zombie Run in Downtown Bend RUN—The Bend Zombie Run pits survivors against zombies during an apocalyptic 5K race starting at the Bellatazza Plaza on Wall Street in downtown Bend. Participants pick their poison–Zombie or Survivor–and then race to the finish to see who makes it out alive (or undead). 6pm. Register online. bendzombierun.com

October 31 Kid’s Halloween Party in the Old Mill District TRICK-OR-TREAT—Bring your little ones in costume to the Old Mill District for crafts and trick-or-treating in each of the Old Mill District stores and restaurants on Saturday, October 31. www.theoldmill.com/events BENDNEST.COM | FALL 2015 | 33

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A Family Production Peter Pan is an opportunity for a local family of four to take to the stage together

By Phil Busse | Photos by Cole Davis

Thoroughly Modern Productions hosts Peter Pan with a live orchestra and a lobby transformed into a London street scene.

Friday 7:30 pm, Saturday 3 pm and 7:30 pm, Sunday 3 pm, August 21 – 30. Summit High School. $25. thoroughlymodernprod.com 34 | FALL 2015 | BENDNEST.COM

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avid LiaBraaten is wearing a waist coat of blue crushed velvet trimmed with gold thread. He leans back into a chair, and pulls up his black eye patch. “I’m a prince,” he explains, “not a pirate.”

Along with his wife, Kristen, and two children, Soren and Arwen—all who have parts in the Thoroughly Modern Productions’ production of Peter Pan—it is the first time that David has worn his costume for rehearsal. He looks surprisingly comfortable.

His six-year daughter, Arwen, flits around in urchin clothing—purple pants with patches and a black beret that hides her blond ponytail—and his nine-year old son, Soren, tugs at his elbow. Soren is wearing a furry sweater vest of faux animal hide, and a green souppan helmet. He carries a long plastic sword, and looks as if he would be 100 percent happy to wear this getup to the first day of school.

Neither of the parents have acted before, but last year both Soren and Arwen performed in the Wizard of Oz. Arwen smiles to show a missing front tooth. “It was awesome,” she proclaims, and then follows up with, “a-hoy,” and bounces into a crouch, pointing to her toy, old-fashioned pistol.

“She’s feisty,” her brother explains.

Four years old, Thoroughly Modern Productions has hosted Wizard of Oz and Beauty and Beast, both popular productions—and, in the process, have worked with dozens of local youth and a mixture of novice and seasoned adult actors (the actor playing Hook is a veteran from New York). The company is a mix of playfulness and, under the artistic direction of David DaCosta, serious theater; a dynamic combination of quality and fun that is apparent in each of their productions.

Increasingly, the production company has seen a loyal cast as children return for repeat performances— and, in the case of Soren and Arwen, bring along their parents.

David admits that he does not have a theater background—or, really even like musicals. Kristen quickly jumps in. “I love them.” Growing up in Washington, she took long trips in the summertime to Ashland for the Shakespeare Festival there. She recounts singing musicals in the car with her mom, and explains that on a recent road trip to Spokane, she practiced lines and sung songs with her kids for hours in the car back and forth.

Much of what the LiaBraaten family had done together was fishing, skiing, mountain climbing, and river floating—although Soren points out that their dad doesn’t join them for the river floats.

“Let’s do something out of our comfort zone,” David explains as the reason for enrolling the whole family in a stage production. He leans back, and fiddles with his golden belt buckle and re-adjusts his eye patch.

“Its tough,” adds Kristen. “Singing, acting, dancing.”

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“Let’s do something out of our comfort zone,” David explains as the reason for enrolling the whole family in a stage production.

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very fall, parents spend a big wad of cash on clothes their kids “just can’t live without!” Back-toschool fashion can be a big deal, even as early as the first day of elementary school. In fact, many of us used fashion as a creative way to express ourselves clear through college and up until we had children of our own.

But baby burps and breast milk, along with the other responsibilities that come with raising kids, can put a real damper on one’s sense of style. Within a year or so of switching your magazines from fashion to family, have you fallen behind on the latest trends? (Gut-check: Have you reviewed what’s in your closet lately?)

Though you may be counting on a ‘90s comeback, I assure you, it doesn’t hold up as well as a “Friends” re-run.

So this fall, go from feeling frumpy to fantastic with some parenting-friendly pieces that are trending this season.

Handpicked by the experts in the industry (think Elle, Glamour, Vogue, and Bazaar), who track Fashion Week results like you track your newly mobile toddler, the following items are perfectly suited to fit your busy lifestyle. The focus—fun, functional, and appropriate for all occasions!

Capes Superheroes love them and Little Red rocked one now you can too! Capes come in a wide variety of styles, and they allow you to extend the sleeveless look well into the cold winter months.

Stay warm with a classic cape or push your style to the next level with pieces that feature faux sleeves. Some options even leave you wondering, “Is that a poncho or dress?”

Pussy Bows Say goodbye to plunging necklines—the pussy bow is in. This unfortunately named bow offers a feminine twist on the plain work

blouse. Perfect for the professional mom when worn with jeans or trousers, or pair it with a skirt for a romantic night out on the town.

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Patchwork Turns out, patchwork isn’t just for baby blankets; it’s a downright popular fashion trend this fall. From dresses to skirts to the trending faux-sleeved cape, there’s not a clothing item out there that has escaped this colorful pattern. Because heavier fabrics tend to be chosen for patchwork designs, these pieces of clothing are perfect to wear when temperatures drop, and they will add a rainbow of color to almost any wardrobe.

Shades of Gray No, I’m not talking about that book you have hidden under the mattress; I’m talking about one of the most versatile colors available. For a cool, sleek look, combine tops and bottoms in varying shades of gray to create a monochromatic scheme.

It’s impossible to find tones that clash, and individual pieces are easily paired with almost anything.

The Fuzz It’s showing up on the collars of coats and on stoles slung over shoulders— you’ll even find it on footwear! Fur is hot. Pick a coat with faux fur or shearling along the collar, or warm up an evening gown with a fuzzy stole. This trend not only looks lovely, it protects you from the seasonal cold.

Make a Statement Large statement earrings are a hit this season, and the bigger and brighter, the better. Dress up that otherwise plain jeans-and-sweater combo with an attention-grabbing set of danglers that shine from lobe to shoulder. The more of the ear they cover, the more they draw attention to your beautiful face—exactly where it should be. n

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Back-to-School Anxiety Five Ways to Ease It!

By Linda Knittel

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t happens one hot summer day. You round the corner at the grocery store and there they are: endless rows of back-toschool supplies. Suddenly your stress level kicks up a notch. But parents aren’t the only ones whose anxiety levels rise as the last days of summer tick by.

“As adults, we think of the flow of one school year to the next as being fairly seamless, yet for kids, each year is an entirely unique experience. So even moving down the hall or up the stairs to your next classroom can be overwhelming,” says Emily McMason, a parent coach and sleep consultant in Olympia, Washington.

Hopefully, this year’s back-to-school countdown is getting your kids excited to see friends, meet new teachers, and jump into a new year of learning. But, as every parent knows, getting your child settled into the routines of the new school year can be a bumpy transition after three months of summer fun.

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Here are five tips for minimizing the natural upset that may accompany the start of school: Get Back to the Routine Ease your kids back into a bedtime that will give them ample rest to tackle school days. “When to start the change back to school time sleep schedule depends on how much of a shift you need to make. Ideally, plan on a change of 10-15 minutes a day. So if your elementary schooler is up until 9 pm in the summer, but needs to be asleep by 7:30 in the fall, start the shift 9 or 10 days before school begins. Be sure to also re-establish bedtime routines like bathing, brushing teeth, shutting off screens, and settling into bed quietly.

It’s also a good idea to get back to a “three meals and snacks” routine. Mealtimes during the summer often vary with the activities of the day. As the fall approaches, set your meals closer to the time you’ll eat during the school year, especially breakfast and dinner.

Engage Your Child in the Preparations From picking out school shoes to choosing a lunchbox, include your child when choosing supplies for the coming year.

They will take ownership and pride in their belongings, as well as look forward to dressing each morning and getting their backpack together each day. “Be sure to shop for supplies in advance, when no one is hungry, tired, or rushed,” says McMason. “And try to remember just how big it felt to decide between the panda folder or the kitten folder when you were seven.”

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Set Realistic Expectations “Start a conversation by asking your kids what their expectations are for the school year. Talk through what they think is reasonable and why. Truly listen,” says McMason.

Keep focus on their age and developmental stage, and be sure to remind them that things like being a good class citizen and sharing are as important as getting top scores.

Being realistic will allow children to stretch, while still allowing them to achieve goals in academics, friendships, and extracurricular activities.

Narrate the Story Talk your kids through what will happen from the time they wake up through the first ten minutes of class. It helps them see the arc of the morning and imagine themselves entering into the day. Also, familiarize them with walking or bus routes, or make sure they know the adults who will be involved in transportation to and from school. Discuss what to do in the event you are late in picking them up.

Be A Sounding Board “One of the ways we can help our children understand their own experience is by talking to them about the feelings and the emotions they have seen expressed during the day,” says McMason.

Instead of asking kids what they did during the school day, try asking about what they felt. Did you see anyone who was embarrassed today? Did you see anyone who was nervous? Overwhelmed? Thrilled? Each day ask about a different emotion, and tell them what you saw or felt, too.

Kids see that all emotions are valid, and no feeling is isolated to just them. They feel heard, seen, and valued.

The first few days or weeks of school may be challenging for both children and parents. Keeping a positive and calm attitude will rub off on your kids, and help them settle in to school more quickly and securely. However, if your child is still anxious after two weeks of classes, talk to the teacher or school counselor to determine the best way to assist your child. n

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rowing up in the small town of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Kim Vierra and her schoolmates had no choice but to play team sports.

“We all had to play or we didn’t have teams,” says Vierra, who played volleyball in college. “Every girl played basketball and volleyball and ran track. It was expected if you were not hurt.”

Vierra enjoyed the experience, saying that team sports provide participants with a sense of team unity, exercise, and a balanced life.

Or, at least it used to.

Vierra, who moved to Bend three years ago with her family, wants her children, Maya, 11, and Taylor, 9, to participate in sports, but worries that its meaning has changed since she was in school.

“Sports for kids are no longer about the joy of participation,” she notes sadly. “It is about winning and being number one.”

Ken Ruettgers also knows a thing or two about team sports.

As the seventh overall pick in the 1985 NFL draft and playing his entire ten-year career as a tackle for the Green Bay Packers, he has experienced sports at its highest level.

As the football coach at Sisters High School from 1999 to 2009, he also knows first-hand how expectations of athletes, parents, and coaches have changed.

Believing that sports is a microcosm of society, Ruettgers admits that the emphasis of team sports has changed from building character to building competitive athletes and winning teams.

“Fifty years ago, character was a big deal,” he said. “Now

“Team sports teach teamwork, cooperation, the ability to work with others and to take turns,” says Touchette.

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Ruettgers explains that organized youth sports’ original intent was as a way for boys to build character to be better men, but changes in culture have caused changes in the meaning of sports.

“Culture has become performance-based and sports reflect that,” he notes. “Sports are now about skills learned to increase performance. And with these expectations comes specialization.”

Cherie Touchette, a Bend-based personal trainer and multisport coach, agrees with Ruettgers and admits to struggling with the contradiction that is team sports.

Touchette’s daughter Emily, 15, competes in water polo and swimming for Summit High School and is a member of The Bend Waves swimming club. Her twins, Ian, and AJ, 6, participate in Tai Chi Wushu and soccer.

“Team sports teach teamwork, cooperation, the ability to work with others and to take turns,” says Touchette. “It keeps kids fit, away from the TV and other screens, helps them sleep better, and leads to a healthy lifestyle.”

But, Touchette laments, that in order for a child to be “competitive,” they must decide on a single sport at a very young age, something she believes is detrimental to their health.

“Single sport participation creates overuse injuries,” she notes. “That is why I keep my kids in at least two sports, and some think I am crazy for doing so.”

Vierra and her family quickly discovered the phenomenon of early-age specialization soon after relocating from Singapore.

“In Singapore, academics was everything, even at the expense of sports,” says Vierra. “When we came to Bend and enrolled our kids in team sports, we were amazed at how far behind they were at such an early age.”

Maya was in fourth grade at the time she joined the soccer team, discovering she was “leaps and bounds” behind the others.

“That team was undefeated and the coach told me that Maya would be better off on another team with players at her skill level,” laughs Vierra. “I thought, wow, fourth grade and they are already having conversations about who should be on or off the team based on skill level.”

Ruettgers believes that those involved with youth team sports need to revisit their goals and expectations, gauging them by the interest of the kids, not the parents or coaches.

“Ask the athletes why they participate and what their hopes are,” he suggests, adding that he would expect answers that included wanting to be part of a team and doing something fun with their buddies.

“There is an opportunity to talk about what the goals are,” says Ruettgers. “If it is the coach’s goal to win a state championship, but is not what the players want, there is the makings for a disaster.” n

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Going Down the Road

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e’re off again, transporting our precious cargo to school, extracurricular activities, crossing town for a play date, living in our mini-van, and then driving everyone home. It’s really no wonder we dream of the day when our children climb into the driver’s seat– unaccompanied.

With in-your-face statistics of teenage traffic accidents and fatalities, however, that dream is inevitably followed by a cold sweat. Are you really ready for your 16-year-old to be strapped behind the wheel of a giant weapon, maneuvering through pedestrians and other hazards?

According to the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death for 15to 20-year olds. Acquiring a driver’s license may be a rite of passage, but how do we get over the fact that it comes with significant risks?

Let’s start with: Teen fatalities are down by 64 percent since 1975. Teens are wearing their seat belts, and are far less likely to drink and drive than adults.

The bad news, however, is that the love affair with a certain hand-held device has teens wrecking more than ever due to distracted driving habits. The number of fatalities caused by distracted driving has now surpassed those caused by driving under the influence of alcohol.

Let your kids know that in Oregon it is against the law for anyone under the age of 18 to use a cell phone while driving, even if equipped with a blue tooth device. Also, point them towards a recent Car and Driver Magazine experiment comparing reaction times of a driver who had been drinking versus one who was texting and driving. Results were startling: After having a few drinks, the driver performed much better than while texting and driving.

Don’t give up: The good news is there are things you can do as a parent to stave off the urge to reach for a Valium every time you relinquish your car keys. Believe it or not, you do have influence over your young driver’s habits. You own the car, right? You have the keys in your possession, right?

The best gift you can give your son or daughter is enrollment in a driver’s education course. Both of my sons took part, and the experience was outstanding. During classroom

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hours, the instructor presents a myriad of scenarios to prevent accidents, drills your teen on Oregon law, and let’s not forget the shock factor of all the gory videos of fatal accidents. The handson driving sessions follow strict protocol for driving the correct way every time. Students who take driver’s ed are much less likely to be involved in a fatal car crash, says the Oregon DMV. As a bonus, the incentive for teens is that after the successful completion of the course, students receive their driver’s license automatically on their sixteenth birthday without taking the driving portion of the DMV test. In addition, insurance companies look fondly on the course and offer significant discounts to those who pass.

Practice with your child as much as possible when he has his learner’s permit.

Every time you get in the car to shuttle him somewhere, make sure he’s the one behind the wheel. He may be in the driver’s seat, but you are essentially still in control.

Take this opportunity to point out what he’s doing right and, of course, wrong, everytime.

And, remind your child to put the phone in the back seat or even the trunk while driving, so he’s not tempted to look down at it. (Be prepared, though, to be met with resistance on this point).

When your teen first receives his driver’s license, he’ll be subject to Oregon’s law that stipulates a period of six months before he is allowed to transport non-family members in the vehicle. Although, many teens take this law rather lightly, as a parent encourage solo driving and enforce consequences for any lapse in judgment. It really is a good idea to ease into the responsibility of managing things without excited peers raging in the cockpit.

With preparation, good practice, and most importantly, parental involvement, your new driver is equipped with the best possible skills for successful driving. Be excited. I know I am.

You will not believe the amount of time freed up without the constant jumping in the car to get someone somewhere by a certain time. On another note, handing off the car keys, you’ll find yourself just a little further along the path to letting go. n

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Things I v ’e ’ Learned H I have the best of two worlds: I teach students how to drive and I teach new instructors how to teach the students.

Kathy Levine, the Program Assistant Manager for High Desert Driver’s Education, understands stress and patience. We recently caught up with her to hear her advice about how to be a good parent, and when to pump the brakes.

she did. She always has such a positive attitude towards everything. That is what I strive to be; doing the best I can and always have a positive attitude.

I was the oldest girl and H The number one life lesson H always wanted to make my students can learn from driver’s education is to be safe.

H Like proper braking techniques—gradual, smooth application of pressure—taking all things in gradual constant learning steps and being in control is always better. Take things a little at a time, and let it become habit.

H The choices you make will be with you for life.

H Parents model behavior for their children: Like, keep both hands on the wheel (9&3 or 8&4).

One of the most important things when teaching the darlings how to drive is to stay calm. If you ask a student who they like to drive with most, it will always be with the person that doesn’t yell.

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H Giving clear precise instructions is vital. Example: at the next intersection, turn right. Keep it short and simple.

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H Everything you do, needs to be done to the best of your ability.

H Make sure each student knows how important he or she is, and they can make a difference. Always find something positive about the kiddo, even though they might not be the best driver you have instructed.

H Always be truthful, honest, and work hard.

H Students are such funny little ducks. I always feel like I am the mother hen and they are all my little ducklings. When you get in the car with a student, you really can figure out what mistakes they are going to do, before they do it. Reading the signals they give you and acting on them is the key. I would love to get in their heads and figure out how I can instill good habits for them, so they will use them the rest of their lives. It would help if I were telepathic. n Cole Davis

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Stay covered. Apply sunscreen generously and often, wear protective clothing and avoid excessive sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

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