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On the Cover:The Wight Family, of Camas, love attending any kind of sporting event, boating and vacationing. Hiding behind them in their family photo is dad's super cool, 1969 Dodge truck.

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I’ve officially crossed the threshold into that other world I’ve daydreamed about for years: both my kids are now in school full time. And the feeling is bittersweet. Yes, I can cross off even more to-do items than ever before, but my primary purpose for the last eight years is now removed from my presence for 35

hours per week. Needless to say, it’s a huge transition. I won’t be so oblivious as to complain . . . too much. But I find melancholy settling in at unexpected times, even amidst the busyness of balancing a home, a business, and a full life. I’m drawn with ulterior motives to volunteer in my youngest daughter’s classroom. Between you and me, I plan to spy as much as I intend to help—not because of a lack of trust in her (fantastic) teacher, but in submission to a voyeuristic urge to view my daughter in an alternate universe of conformities and conventions not of my own direction. It’s the beginning of getting some answers to the questions we all inwardly ask ourselves during the discipline process: “Is this doing any good?” I can only hope for the best possible answer, which, because our children are as human as we, is probably, “Most of the time.”

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Dear Dana:We’re just one month into school and I’m concerned about our digitally distracted daughter. She’s smart, but her grades are already slipping. There’s no doubt in my mind her “smart phone” is making her dumb when it comes doing her homework. My wife sides with our daughter, saying staying connected with her friends is important, and as a sixth grader, she’s old enough to learn the hard way what happens when she puts her homework aside. – It Looks To Me Like She’s Not Learning

Dear She’s Not Learning:Your issue is an increasingly common one, with screen time, especially cell phones, overtaking homework time. The Pew Internet and American Life Project reveals some 75 percent of 12-17-year-olds now own cell phones, and girls typically send and receive 80 text messages per day. Your daughter is now approaching an age where study habits begin to become more critical than intelligence, and can ultimately mark the difference between success and failure. It’s also a time when peer pressure may discourage intelligence and academic effort.

While some local schools address digital distractions with a phones-in-lockers, powered off, all day policy, your challenge is a bigger one. How serious is your daughter’s problem? If it is serious, what are some approaches that work in a digitally divided home?

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Rae Smith, founder and director of Vancouver-based Advantage! Learning Solutions, and Camas’s Liberty Middle School counselor Marla Caesar weigh in on the subject.Rae Smith says she sees the digitally distracted “all the time” in her practice, which assists individuals of all ages with focus, attention, memory issues and learning challenges. “Parents and schools are frustrated,” she observes. “They know kids are up late, and forget to do their homework. Families need to discuss the issue. It’s important parents understand, even if they don’t agree with it, the reason for their child’s electronic engagement. It feels good. It’s instant gratification.”

Caesar agrees that around middle school is when peer connection becomes much more important. Students completely cut off of a digital connection describe it as “isolating.” She believes that, realistically, parents need to embrace the wired world, yet “offer guidance on when responding is appropriate and when it’s not. Responding to calls and texts during homework time or in the middle of the night are not okay. Parents also need to model good behavior themselves, managing their own wired time well, too.”

Rae Smith advises parents to be aware of how much screen time their child is engaging in, and its impact. Spending six or more hours a day leads to impulsive behavior, and an inability to focus. The logical, linear part of the brain becomes atrophied, much like a body on a steady junk food diet, suffers.

Rae Smith recommends that families put a digital diet plan in place together. By the fifth or sixth grade, Rae Smith believes the children are generally mature enough to have a strong say. Caesar concurs.

Successful digital diet plans typically establish clear agreements, such as: There will be 1. A regularly scheduled time for homework, with zero screen time except when it’s required to complete the homework. 2. Close monitoring of the computer and other screen use, ideally in an open space. 3. Accountability. For example: homework will be turned in complete and on time.

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4. A reward for good behavior 5. Consequences if the plan is not followed: if there’s texting during designated homework time; the cell phone will be taken away for a specified period.

Ideally, the parents and their child sign the plan. Without you and your wife on the same page, getting your daughter on track is a more difficult task. And when parents don’t agree, as in when one parent is “the disciplinarian” and the other “understanding,” both Rae Smith and Caesar find engaging the child in their own plan is typically the most effective.

Being very factual and specific about what you are observing can help shape the conversation, and encourage your daughter to take an active role in becoming a responsible learner. Support her in developing her own goals and aspirations.

You might ask your daughter, “What is your homework? How long does it take to do it? When is it due? How much of that time needs to be “screen free” for you to complete it? What kind of feedback are you getting on what is or isn’t turned in? What happens when homework isn’t completed? What happens when grades drop? What happens if you don’t respond to your friend’s text messages quickly enough? What if you don’t get back to your friend’s online video game, when promised? Can you avoid making promises to your friends you can’t keep?” Avoid using negative words like “dumb,” and consider what kind of support you may need to provide in the face of peer pressure, perhaps even a shift in friendships.

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resources to help guide conversation, and provide more objective assessment and accountability, at the outset and over time.

Consider the prolific late Bengali writer Rabindranath Tagore’ s classic advice, “Don’t limit a child to your own learning, for [s]he was born in another time.” In today’s terms, your role as parents is to help your daughter find a reasonable balance between today and her

tomorrow, with community and personal grounding. Despite some expected objections, your daughter will likely find her digital downtime a much-needed respite. Just don’t expect her to admit it, at least not for another ten or twenty years, digitally or face-to-face.

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It’s almost Halloween, and many parents are running scared...shocked by the outrageous prices of costumes and candy. Dollar by dollar, clever advertisers are sucking our wallets dry while luring our kids into their marketing traps. But have no fear: The Frugal Fairy is here, equipped with pixie dust (and a few tips) to shrink intimidating prices and sprinkle extra amusement on your holiday.

Get Back to Basics When I was a kid, half the fun of Halloween was creating my own costumes and wearing them to our town’s homemade costume contests. My mom and I would brainstorm ideas based on clothes and items we’d find throughout the house. One year I dressed as an old grandfather clock, made from a tall cardboard box with holes cut to fit my arms, legs and head. I decorated it with gauze cobwebs, plastic spiders and embellishments I’d seen on an episode of “Scooby Doo.” The

costume did not even cost a dime to make, but the second place pumpkin head trophy that it

earned was priceless.

Treat your kids to the creative experience of designing their own homemade costume. Search the house for potential accessories and brainstorm the possibilities. For inspiration, websites like www.costumeideazone.com are

filled with ideas for kids and adults. But don’t wait till the last minute. The trick is to get your kids excited about their original idea before their hearts are locked on a more expensive store-bought costume.

Join a Costume Swap Another terrific way to score a festive Halloween getup and not break the bank is by finding (or hosting) a local costume swap. Rachel Halgren, a Vancouver mom of three, is sold on this potluck concept for finding “costumes you’d never think of . . . cool and unusual ones” for babies to adults, all free and under one roof. This year, Halgren’s special needs support group, Special Kids and Special Mothers, is hosting a swap open to the local community (see sidebar for more information). She shares these basics for planning your own borrowing event: Find a location that has space to accommodate several tables and people walking around.

Use Facebook, email and word of mouth to invite people you’d like to see attend. (Think friends, neighbors, church group, school or sports team families, for instance).

Have participants bring costumes they will not be using this harvest season and are willing to lend to someone else for the holiday (and perhaps incur minor damages).

Label each piece with the owner’s name and contact information.

Display costumes on the tables based on size or age.

Have everyone walk around, pick up the outfits they’d like to borrow, find the owner, and exchange contact information for easier returns in November.

To turn this event into more of a pre-Halloween party, ask guests to bring a favorite food to share, and set up a table for snacking.

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If costume swaps and going the homemade route do not appeal to you, another money saving solution is to buy used outfits and accessories. Value Village, located at 7110 NE Fourth Plain Rd. in Vancouver, has a tremendous selection of new and used costumes, make up, masks and wigs. Just wandering the store can spark your creative spirit. Goodwill and local consignment shops may surprise you with unique ideas, as well.

If you’re planning to stick to a bite-sized budget this year, carve out extra time to find exciting deals in unexpected places. Then sit back, relax and enjoy the laughter and squeals of this harvest season.

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Feature Story: The Power of PTA Involvement

by Catherine Misener

And as for the thought that you don't have something to offer? Everyone has something to offer. You might be surprised by what talent or skill you possess that would be greeted with overwhelming enthusiasm by your local PTA.

The Power ofPTA Involvement

You’ve seen the fliers and heard the pleas: “We need your help!” It might be a call for volunteers to help at a major school event, such as a jog-a-thon or book fair, or snacks for a student social or teacher appreciation week. Perhaps the call was to become a paying member, or consider running for a board position. Chances are, there are as many calls for support from your local PTA or PTSA as there are ways for you to respond.

What Does a PTA/PTSA Do Exactly?

Cookies. Lots and lots of cookies. That might be the first image that comes to mind when most think of their local PTA. Yes, the provision of refreshments is often one of the tasks that falls to a PTA or PTSA. There are also displays of teacher and staff appreciation, sponsorship of student programs, support for school libraries and classrooms, and so much more. It’s difficult to compile an exact list of responsibilities shared by all PTAs, as each group tailors their efforts to best respond to the needs of their school. What they do have in common is their dedication to realizing the larger vision created by the Washington State PTA. The WSPTA, which oversees all state PTA and PTSA groups, “is a nonprofit, membership association which seeks to bring together the home, school and community on behalf of all children and youth.” It’s a clear goal, which is met through a variety of ways by each local association. Why Join? The list of benefits for both student and volunteer is long indeed. According to the WSPTA, when families are involved at both the home and school level, “students do better.” For parents, there is no better way to build relationships with your child’s teachers and with fellow

families. As your family realizes the benefits of involvement, try not to fall into the “middle school trap,” where PTSA involvement often drops off. As Curtis Smith, principal of Alki Middle School, points out, “As students transition into middle school parents often begin to pull back involvement, but during this transition parents really need to be involved, maybe even more so.” What it comes down to is this: when you’re involved at your child’s school, you know what’s going on with your child. And that’s something all parents can appreciate. The Time Factor

“I simply don’t have time.” This is probably the number one reason people hesitate to get involved. That, and they don’t think they have something to offer.

Time is a precious commodity, no doubt, and it is a challenge to make room to volunteer, but if you have any time to give, you can make a difference. Start with the volunteer form most PTAs send out. See what sparks your interest, and then contact the volunteer coordinator or PTSA president to learn about the time commitment required. Options might include staffing a book fair (1-2 hours, usually in the evening), serving snacks at a student social (2-3 hours), or helping plan a fundraiser

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(3-5 hours). Often people assume they will have to give hours and hours of their time, and while some positions do require an ongoing commitment, many are one-time only shows of support. Here are a few tips for finding time to get involved:

Help during drop-off or right before or after pick-up: often •the PTA is doing something before school and could use your help making copies or working on something near the end of the school day.See what you might do from home: creating excel work-•sheets, sending out emails, calling people─work from home according to your schedule. If you’re planning on attending a school event, why not •offer to help with set-up or clean-up? Often your kids will be welcome to help, too!

And as for the thought that you don’t have something to offer? Everyone has something to offer. You might be surprised by what talent or skill you possess that would be greeted with overwhelming enthusiasm by your local PTA. Good at creating excel spreadsheets? Offer to help create volunteer lists or committee budget worksheets. Feeling hospitable? Help plan a Teacher Appreciation Event. Love to read? Offer to set-up and work a book fair, where you can suggest books to eager students.

So the next time you’re trying to decide how best to answer that call for help, know that whatever support you give, it is needed and appreciated.

A recent Vancouverite, Catherine Misener’s diverse interests include gardening, baking, bicycling, reading Jane Austen and Stephen King (but not at the same time), and writing. Hers is a true PTSA family─she serves as secretary of her oldest son’s PTSA, her husband fills the president’s position, and both their boys help at every event. Read her blog at www.vancouverfamilymagazine.com/blog.html.

Let me count the ways(Things PTAs might fund)

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Many parents don’t realize what their children would go without, if PTA wasn’t there to fund it.Learn about local Parent Teacher Associations (PTA) and Parent Teacher Student Associations (PTSA) at www.wastatepta.org.

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“Student success is based on a partnership between school, student and parents.”

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Feature Story: 10 Health Foods that Aren't...and 10 Foods that are Healthier Than You Think


Milk SharingBy Melissa Lindberg

Eating right is no picnic. Just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, along comes a new report trumpeting the benefits of yet another good-for-you food. Sure, some of them are winners. But many are not: They’re simply victims of too much health hype. (Don’t worry— we’re not afraid to name names.) Here are ten supposed superfoods whose powers you may be overestimating—and ten that aren’t getting the credit they deserve.

GREAT PRETENDERS

Canned Soups. Many are virtually salt water. Even if high blood pressure (linked with salt) isn’t a worry for you, it’s still good to limit your intake. The healthiest soups have about 480 milligrams (mg) of sodium and five or fewer fat grams per serving.

100-calorie snack packs. Research shows that buying snacks in single-serving 100-calorie packs can help you eat less. “They’re effective for portion control for about 70 to 80 percent of the population,” says Brian Wansink, Ph.D., director of the Cornell Food and Brand Lab at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York and author of Mindless Eating. But what if you’re among the 20 to 30 percent who may actually eat more by buying these products? “Because 100-calorie packs are small and convenient, they might actually lead you to eat them more frequently than you otherwise would,” Wansink says. They do a fair job of limiting how much you eat at a given situation, but the fear is that you might end up eating them more frequently because they’re portable and heck, they’re only 100 calories, Wansink says.

Cottage Cheese. You’d think those creamy curds would be full of calcium, but they rate only 106 mg per cup. Better: calcium-enriched cottage cheese (400 mg) and low- or nonfat yogurt (350 mg).

Diet Soda. Zero calories, yes, but zero nutrients, too. For only 90 calories, you can have a glass of skim

milk—and 350 mg of calcium, points out Liz Marr, R.D., an American Dietetic Association spokesperson in Denver. Regularly drinking soda instead of milk now could lead to osteoporosis later. Moreover, scientists in Boston found that drinking one or more regular or

diet colas every day doubles your risk of metabolic syndrome—a cluster of conditions,

including high blood pressure, elevated insulin

levels, and excess fat around the waist, that increase your

chance of heart disease and diabetes. One culprit could be the additive that gives soda its caramel color, which upped the risk of metabolic syndrome in animal studies. Scientists also speculate that soda drinkers regularly expose their tastebuds

to natural or artificial sweeteners, conditioning

themselves to prefer and crave sweeter foods, which

may lead to weight gain, says Vasan S. Ramachandran, MD,

a professor of medicine at Boston University School of Medicine and

the study’s lead researcher. Better choices: If it’s fizz you’re after, try sparkling

water with a splash of juice. By controlling blood pressure and cholesterol levels, preventing diabetes, and not smoking, you can add 6 to 9 l/2 healthy years to your life.

Granola. The fat content of a half-cup serving rivals that of a McDonald’s hamburger—and the fiber count is mediocre. A better bet: any unsweetened cereal with “bran” in the name. Other potent fiber sources to pack in include beans, peas, lentils, sweet potatoes, oatmeal, pears, bulgur and raspberries. Most of us get just 14 to 17 grams of fiber per day, but adding just 10 more grams to your daily fiber quota can reduce your risk of dying from heart disease (the nation’s number-one killer) by 17 percent and from dying in general by 9 percent, according to a Netherlands study. Researchers credit dietary fiber’s super powers; it reduces total and LDL (the bad) cholesterol, improves insulin sensitivity and blood pressure.

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Rice Cakes. Not only do they taste like cardboard, they have about the same nutritional value—”very little,” says Colleen Pierre, R.D., a dietitian in Baltimore.

Spinach. It’s full of iron—but also full of oxalic acid, which keeps iron from being absorbed. Don’t skip spinach entirely, though—it’s still high in fiber, beta-carotene and vitamin C.

Tofu. For years, soy protein has been thought to be good for your heart. But a report by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (an arm of the National Institutes of Health), which evaluated 68 randomized studies, found that no conclusions could be drawn on the beneficial or harmful effects of soy protein and cardiovascular disease. “Soy protein just doesn’t have a big effect on heart disease risk,” concludes Alice Lichtenstein, DSc. Still, if you eat soy foods like tofu, which are low in artery-clogging saturated fat, instead of say, red meat (which can be a sat-fat haven), you may come out ahead. Or, you could just eat more vegetarian meals. “If you have high cholesterol or a family history of heart disease, aim for one meatless meal per day,” advises Mikelle McCoin, R.D., senior nutrition director at the Gladstone Institute of Cardiovascular Disease in San Francisco.

Wheat-Grass Juice. Other than chlorophyll, which humans don’t need, this healthy-foody drink has no nutrients.

Zucchini. Squash the thought that zucchini is anything more than 95 percent water. Reach for yellow butternut or acorn squash instead.

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UNSUNG HEROES

Avocados. Yes, they contain fat. But it’s mostly monounsaturated—the type that lowers artery-clogging cholesterol. Look for those with smooth skin. They’re lower in calories and fat than the rough-skinned kind.

Bell Peppers. Once for ounce, green peppers have twice the vitamin C of oranges; red or yellow peppers have four times as much—plus the antioxidant beta-carotene.

Chocolate syrup. It’s made with cocoa, not cocoa butter, so it has only 50 calories per tablespoon—and virtually no fat.

Lean Beef. The best food source of iron is also high in immunity-boosting zinc, reports Felicia Busch, a registered dietitian in St. Paul, Minnesota. But be a red-meat minimalist. The latest research shows that having more than 18 ounces of red meat like beef, pork and lamb per week (about 2.5 ounces per day) can increase the risk of colorectal cancer.

Purple food. Concord grapes and blueberries get that deep, rich color from polyphenols—compounds that reduce heart disease risk and may also protect against Alzheimer’s disease, according to the new research. Polyphenols help keep blood vessels and arteries flexible and healthy. “What’s good for your coronary arteries is also good for your brain’s blood vessels,” says Robert Krikorian, PhD, director of the Cognitive Disorders Center at the

University of Cincinnati. Preliminary animal studies suggest that adding dark grapes to your diet may improve brain function. What’s more, in a recent human study, researchers found that eating 1 or more cups of blueberries every day may improve communication between brain cells, enhancing your memory.

Rice. The Japanese consume more than 150 pounds per person of this low-fat carb each year; Americans, a paltry 25 pounds each. No wonder Japanese culture is one of the world’s leanest, with one of the greatest life expectancies (an average of age 82 for both men and women compared to age 78 in the U.S.).

Sorbet. With less fat than frozen yogurt and only 100 calories per half cup, brands made with fruit juice (check labels) are a sweet way to get vitamin C.

Strawberries. A half cup has double the fiber of a slice of whole-wheat bread and more folic acid than an orange.

Tea. Both green and black teas contain a concentrated dose of catechins, substances that help blood vessels relax and protect your heart. In a study of more than 40,500 Japanese men and women, those who drank 5 or more cups of green tea every day had the lowest risk of dying from heart disease and stroke. Other studies involving black tea showed similar results. You really need only 1 or 2 cups of tea daily to start doing your heart some good—just make sure it’s a fresh brew. Ready-to-drink teas (the kind you find in the supermarket beverage section) don’t offer the same health benefits. “Once water is added to tea leaves, their catechins degrade within a few days,” says Jeffrey Blumberg, PhD, a professor of nutrition science and policy at Tufts University. Also, some studies show that adding milk may eliminate tea’s protective effects on the cardiovascular system, so stick to just lemon or honey.

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Feature Story: Moving to Prevent Obesity


to prevent obesity

Last fall, a Clark County resident described to me how walking saved her from “going from the couch to the coffin in no time.” Months earlier, Julie was very overweight, got virtually no exercise, and had health problems. One of her children had similar health problems and Julie realized that to help her child she needed to help herself.

As a first step, literally, Julie decided she would walk her children to school instead of driving them. It was easier than she thought. As her enthusiasm mounted, she wanted to encourage other families to walk, taking safe routes to school. That’s when she proposed a Walking School Bus program to the school principal. Now Julie is partnering with the school and Clark County Public Health to promote physical activity and prevent obesity by increasing the number of kids who walk or bike to school. She is sharing her successes with other schools.

Since creating a local Walking School Bus, Julie has lost more than 60 pounds. What’s more, she swims, rides bikes

and camps with all her kids, who are thriving with lots of physical activity, healthy eating and the self-confidence that accompanies good physical health.

This public health success story is encouraging in the face of discouraging statistics. Nearly two-thirds of adults in Clark County are overweight or obese. National rates are similar. Obesity increases the risk for many chronic health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, hypertension, and stroke. The cost to treat these conditions is putting a huge strain on our healthcare system. Further, unless the obesity trend is reversed, the current generation of American children may, for the first time, not live as long as their parents.

The good news is that there are many ways individuals and communities can address the causes of obesity: poor nutrition and eating habits, and lack of physical activity.

How much physical activity does the average child and adult need? Recommended guidelines are 60 minutes of exercise per day for kids, 30 minutes for adults. If that seems daunting, take heart—it’s not as hard as it sounds. There are many ways to burn calories. Try taking the stairs instead of the elevator. Park far away from the office so you can get a walk in first thing. You might be surprised to know that even

Jennifer Torres and her grandchildren Brendon and Kierston enjoy walking to Endeavour Elementary School in Vancouver. Needless to say, so does their dog, Sydney-Spring.

by Tricia Mortell, Chronic Disease Prevention Manager at Clark County Public Health



For working parents, don’t forget 1) commute time. Pack a small snack that you can munch on in the car during traffic. This will help you not to overeat at dinner when you get home.Use the pre-packaged fruits and veggies 2) in the store. Easy to throw into lunches, keep in the diaper bag or your purse for when a snack is needed.Use the slow cooker. There are so many 3) great recipes and it will save you time. Prepare the night before, pull out of the refrigerator in the morning and turn on. Always add a veggie or salad to this at dinner.Stick with 2 or 3 recipe websites. Adding 4) any more can get to be overwhelming. They are loaded with great, easy ingredient meals to make.

Eat a rainbow 2 times in a week. Make 5) sure that you have a variety of colors in 2 of your daily meals and by the end of the week you will hit each color twice. A great game for kids.Have the kids help you plan meals on a 6) blank calendar. 1 x week have them pick the dinner and if they’re old enough, help make it.Stick with fresh. You get what you pay 7) for. Fresh is always better, and it goes farther, which is more cost efficient.

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housecleaning or gardening can provide exercise benefits. To mix it up and make it fun, go dancing!

If you’re new to the idea of exercising, do what Julie did. Start off by walking. It’s easy, safe, free, and can be done anywhere. If you’re not close enough to walk to work, walk in the neighborhood after work—it’s a great way to shake off the day’s stress. You can also walk during your lunch break or walk in the mall. And if you’re interested in joining or starting a Walking School Bus program, contact Clark County Public Health at 360-397-8000 ext. 7211.

For more of a challenge, take advantage of some of the beautiful trails in the region. For information on local hiking and biking trails, see the Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation site at http://www.cityofvancouver.us/parks-recreation/parks_trails/trails/index.asp. The site also includes information on public swimming pools and fitness centers.

Kids need even more exercise. Getting them to enjoy the benefits of exercising at a young age reduces the likelihood that they will become overweight adults. Encourage them to participate in after school sports. Get them to replace screen time (TV, video games, cell phones) with outdoor play and activities. Participate in activities as a family.

For detailed physical activity guidelines for children and adults, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines/index.html.

Let’s Move!This fall Clark County Public Health is launching a “Let’s Move!” campaign, as part of the national effort spearheaded by Michelle Obama (see www.letsmove.gov). Clark County Public Health will be looking at ways to engage groups and organizations that are already doing things to promote physical fitness in the community. They’ll post information on how people can get involved and stay active, including community contests and challenges. Visit http://www.clark.wa.gov/public-health/living/physical.html and follow Public Health on Facebook and Twitter. Stay tuned!

Eating healthyWondering what it means to “eat healthy”? In a nutshell, think more fruits, vegetables and whole grains and fewer fatty foods and sugary drinks. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently came up with a helpful new picture that shows how much of the different food groups should be on a plate:

The new guidelines recommend making half your plate fruits and vegetables. At least half your grains should be whole grain foods such as brown rice, oatmeal, popcorn, whole wheat bread, quinoa, and many others. For proteins, choose lean meats such as chicken or fish and eat red meat less often. You can also substitute protein-rich foods such as tofu or beans for meat.

Drink water or low fat/nonfat milk instead of soda pop and other sugary drinks. Choose all-fruit juices rather than those with sugar or corn syrup added. For healthier eating, read the nutrition labels and choose food with the least amount of sodium, especially in processed foods such as soup, bread, and frozen meals. And enjoy your food while eating smaller portions. For more information, see www.choosemyplate.gov.

Family mealsFamily meals are an important part of eating healthy. Not only do children have a better diet when they eat with their family, but they also do better in school and communicate better with parents and siblings. It’s also been shown that teenagers who regularly eat with their family are less apt to use

alcohol and drugs.

Local foodsEating locally grown foods is good for your health, the environment and our local economy. Although most local farmers markets are now closed for the winter season, they’ll reopen in the spring, some as early as March. A list of local Farmers Markets is available at http://www.clark.wa.gov/public-health/living/eating.html.

Tricia Mortell is the Program Manager for Chronic Disease Prevention at Clark County Public Health and Registered Dietitian. She attended Oregon State University and Oregon Health Sciences University and received her Masters in Public Health from University of Washington. She has been with Clark County Public Health for 14 years.

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FAMILY FLICKS

A Monthly Family Movie Review Column

by Teresa Difalco

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NEW IN THEATERSApollo 18

This month’s movies have a few things in common. They were panned by critics, they drag a bit in the middle, and they were better than I expected.

Apollo 18’s spooky trailers had us squirming this summer before we ever got in the theater – dark backlit space shots, desolate scenes of the moon, creepy

things in space suits, screams. And while the critics didn’t like much about it, I thought for the most part it delivered.

The movie is shot like a documentary: found footage of a secret trip to the moon that the government didn’t want us to know about. The jump-cut, purposefully amateur shooting style—as in The Blair Witch Project and Paranormal Activity—achieves its intended effect, but also wears after awhile, as does the sound (all dialogue is filtered through space suits).

The opening scene—a backyard barbecue, with three astronauts and their families—captures the look and feel of a time when NASA was in its heyday. The protagonists are middle-class suburban dads with pretty wives and freckle-faced kids, who happen to work in outer space. The rest of the movie takes place on the moon, which is a scary-looking place, especially in a dark theater on a big screen.

The plot begins to drag halfway through. I started to make mental grocery lists. There are only so many times you can go from the space ship to the moon, then outside again, then back in. But the action did pick up and all in all, there were enough thrills and chills to entertain.

The PG-13 rating is for suspense, mild language and some adult humor (notably, one crude joke about male body parts).

Theater Release: 9/2/2011; Rated PG-13 - Horror; 86 minutes.Grade: B

Hoodwinked Too!, like its predecessor Hoodwinked, is a running gag of a movie. Jokes and allusions are fast and furious. Some are for kids, some for adults and most of them are clever.

The same main characters are back from the first film but this time the plot (not this writing team’s strong suit) has Granny in trouble. She’s been kidnapped by the witch, Hansel and Gretel have gone rogue, and Red has to take a break from martial arts training to save her.

The strength of this movie is its great voice-acting and characters. From David Ogden Stiers’ frog detective Nicky Flippers (remember Winchester from M.A.S.H.?) to the deadpan Patrick Warburton (David Puddy from Seinfeld) as a life-weary wolf, the voicing is spot-on. And the characters are great. Glenn Close’s Granny is one tough lady, Brad Garrett’s mob boss is a big, bold buffoon and Wayne Newton’s wonderful turn as a harp was a great surprise.

The humor is frenzied at times (okay, we get it, you’re funny!) but is mostly sharp. I particularly loved one scene where the despondent wolf channel-surfs mindlessly and we hear snippets from shows as he flips through references to everything from Happy Days to Goodfellas to Mickey and the Beanstalk. I pictured a group of screenwriters sitting around in lounge chairs, writing a script just to crack themselves up.

The movie’s weakness is its storyline. The witch is after the secret recipe for Granny’s super truffles so she can take over the world, and Hansel and Gretel get huge. When the film tries to take its kooky plot seriously, it starts to drag.


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Blu-Ray and DVD release: 8/16/2011; Rated PG – Animation, Comedy; 86 minutes.Grade: B

Teresa Difalco is a freelance writer in Vancouver. Her work is inspired by her movie-loving children, Anthony and Gianna. She is a strong speller, a menace at badminton and makes a passable soufflé.

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1 Saturday

Home Depot Kids’ Workshop. Free, monthly hands-on, “how-to” craft workshops designed for kids ages 5-12. First Saturday of each month at Home Depot, 8601 NE Andresen Rd., Vancouver. 9 am-12 pm

Old Apple Tree Festival, a celebration for the Oldest Apple Tree in the Pacific Northwest, free of charge at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, Vancou-ver. Walk back in time over the Land Bridge to learn more about the Hudson’s Bay Company and its employees who planted this special tree. For more informa-

tion, call 360-816-6230 or visit www.nps.gov/fova/planyourvisit/events.htm. 10 am-4 pm

Soar with Books on the first Saturday of each month at Pearson Air Museum, 1115 E 5th St., Vancouver. Includes an age-appropriate tour of the museum, an airplane story read beneath the wings of a historic aircraft, and a craft project. Museum admission applies. Children un-der age 6 are admitted for free. Admission for students ages 6 to 17, seniors or active military with ID is $5. Adult admission is $7. For more information, contact Pearson Air Museum at 360-694-7026 or visit www.pear-sonairmuseum.org 10 am

Barnes & Noble Children’s Story Time at 7700 NE 4th Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Free snack, activity, and story Saturdays and Wednesdays. 11 am

Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Ride through the farmland and forests of Clark County, along the Lewis River with a stop at Big Creek Falls. Fares: Adults $15, Seniors $14, Children 5-11 years - $10; 2-4 years - $8; Under 2 – Free. Trains leave from the station located at 207 S. Railroad Ave., Yacolt. Call 360-686-3559 or visit www.bycx.com for reservations, operating schedule, and more information. 12 pm & 2:30 pm

Free Movie Nights at Café Sip ‘n’ Play, 3000 SE 164th Ave., Vancouver – Beauty and the Beast. 5 pm

Fort Vancouver Lantern Tours. Tour the fort after the sun sets by lantern light and experience a different world at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. Cost is $10 for adults and $7 for children under 15 (recommended for kids ages 10+). 7-8:30 pm

Magenta Band & Friends family friendly concert at Magenta Theater, 606 Main St., Vancouver. The Magenta Band with special guests Harmless Eccentrics and The Insanitizers. $10 admission, reserve online at www.magentatheater.com. 7:30 pm

2 Sunday

Chelatchie Prairie Railroad (See Oct. 1) 12 pm & 2:30 pm

Vancouver Symphony Fall Concert at Skyview Concert Hall, 1300 NW 139th St., Vancouver. The start of The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s 33rd season is highlighted by the return of guest artist and Miss America 2002 Katie Harman, singing a selection of arias and popular standards which highlight her remarkable soprano voice. Season ticket information at

www.vancouversymphony.org. 7-9 pm

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Read and Play programs, including 90 minutes of stories, games and fun for young children and their parents or caregivers, plus Discovery Kits, in partnership with ESD112’s Family Support Services program. Mondays at Maple Grove Primary, 610 A SW Eaton Blvd., Battle Ground (no programs on non-school days). Visit www.vancouverfamilymagazine.com and click on Calendar for more Read and Play times and locations. 10:15 am

4 Tuesday

Café Learn and Play. Free storytelling, songs and ABC’s for ages 5 and under every Tuesday at Café Sip ‘n’ Play, 3000 SE 164th Ave., Vancouver. 10 am

Read and Play (See Oct. 3). Tuesdays at Roosevelt Elementary, 2921 Falk Rd., Vancouver (no programs on non-school days). Visit www.vancouverfamilymagazine.com and click on Calendar for more Read and Play times and locations. 10 am

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After-School Special for grades 4-12 Tuesdays at Three Creeks Community Library, 800-C NE Tenney Rd., Vancouver. Bring YuGiOh or Magic-the-Gathering cards, or play with library’s board games, dice, cards and puzzles. 4-6 pm

Free parent workshop: “Instill a Love for Learning in Any Child,” sponsored by BGSD Title I, at Firm Foundation Christian School, 1919 SW 25th Ave., Battle Ground. Davi Nabors, M.Ed., LMHC, NCC, will help parents discover easy and exciting ways to help children perform their best in the classroom and develop a passion for learning at any age. For reservations, please call Firm Foundation Christian

School 360-687-8382, or email [email protected]. 6-7 pm

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Building Blocks to Successful Learning. Stories, songs and fun for families and child-care providers with children birth to age 5 Wednesdays at Lake Shore Elementary, 9300 NW 21st Ave., Vancouver (no storytime on non-school days). Visit www.vancouverfamilymagazine.com and click on Calendar for more Building Blocks times and locations. 9:30 amChinese Story Time with Miss Vivien, free at Café Sip ‘n’ Play, 3000 SE 164th Ave., Vancouver. 10 am

Barnes & Noble Children’s Story Time. (See Oct. 1) 11 am

InBeTweens activities for ages 8-12 Wednesdays at Cascade Park Community Library, 600 NE

136th Ave., Vancouver. 5 pm

6 Thursday

Read and Play (See Oct. 3). Thursdays at Harney Elementary, 3212 E Evergreen, Vancouver (no programs on non-school days). Visit www.vancouverfamilymagazine.com and click on Calendar for more Read and Play times and locations. 9:45 am

Penny the Puppeteer at Café Sip ‘n’ Play, 3000 SE 164th Ave., Vancouver. Free with paid admission to play area ($3.85). 10 am

7 Friday

Birdfest and Bluegrass at various locations throughout Ridgefield. Enjoy the sights and sounds of fall migration and Bluegrass music. Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge tours, family

activities, live music, and more. Visit www.ridgefieldfriends.org for full schedule of events.

Portland Children’s Museum Free First Friday. Enjoy the museum free of charge, sponsored by Target. 4015 SW Canyon Rd., Portland. www.portlandcm.org. 4-8 pm

Free Movie Nights at Café Sip ‘n’ Play, 3000 SE 164th Ave., Vancouver – Aladdin. 5 pm

Parent’s Night Out for ages 6 weeks to 12 years, at the Clark County Family YMCA- 11324 NE 51st Circle Vancouver. Theme is Fire Safety: safe, engaging, and exciting activities as parents enjoy a night out. Members are $5 per child. Non-members are $7.50 per child. For more details call 360-885-9622 or email [email protected]. 6-9 pm

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Fun and Fitness, 13914 NE 3rd Ct., Vancouver. First and third Fridays of the month, parents can drop kids ages 4-12 off for a night of fun while parents have a night out. $12.95 per child. To register, visit www.kidsclubfunandfitness.com or call 360-546-KIDS. 6:30-10:30 pm

8 Saturday Birdfest and Bluegrass at various locations throughout Ridgefield. Enjoy the sights and sounds of fall migration and Bluegrass music. Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge tours, family activities, live music, and more. Visit www.ridgefieldfriends.org for full schedule of events.


Pearson Air Museum’s Second Saturday Cinema, 1115 E 5th St., Vancouver. With regular admission, visitors can enjoy a classic aviation-themed film in the museum’s Tex Rankin Theater. Adult admission is $7. Admission for students ages 6 to 17, seniors or active military with ID is $5. Children under age 6 are admitted for free. For movie schedule and other details, call 360-694-7026 or visit www.pearsonairmuseum.org. 12 pm

Second Saturdays at the Water Resources Education

Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver. Each second Satur-day of the month, kids and their families are invited to explore a different topic through hands-on activities, games and stories. October theme: Hands-on activi-ties with leaves, fruits, vegeta-bles and much more. Children must be accompanied by a par-ent or guardian. 1-3 pm

Free Movie Nights at Café Sip ‘n’ Play, 3000 SE 164th Ave., Vancouver – Aladdin. 5 pm

Tales of the Engagé at Fort Vancouver, 1001 E 5th St., Van-couver. Step back in time with a “campfire program” of the 1840s. Join the “engages” or employees of the Hudson’s Bay Company as they share their stories of life at Fort Vancouver, the Fur Trade, and more. Ap-propriate for all ages and free of charge. For more informa-tion, call 360-816-6230 or visit www.nps.gov/fova/planyourvisit/events.htm. 7-8 pm

9 Sunday

Birdfest and Bluegrass at various locations throughout Ridgefield. Enjoy the sights and sounds of fall migration and Bluegrass music. Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge tours, family activities, live music, and more. Visit www.ridgefieldfriends.org for full schedule of events.

Pink Power event to raise funds for 3D mammography for PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Kearney Breast Center. Private shopping, food and drinks at Nordstrom at Westfield Vancouver Mall. Individual tickets: $125. Purchase tickets and find more information at www.pinkpowersw.com. 6-9 pm

10 Monday

Read and Play at Maple Grove Primary, Battle Ground. Visit www.vancouverfamilymagazine.com and click on Calendar for more Read and Play times and locations. (See Oct. 3) 10:15 am

11 Tuesday

Café Learn and Play. Storytelling every Tuesday at Café Sip ‘n’ Play. (See Oct. 4) 10 am

Read and Play at Roosevelt Elementary, Vancouver. Visit www.vancouverfamilymagazine.com and click on Calendar for more Read and Play times and locations. (See Oct. 3) 10 am

Kazoodles Toys East Side Stories and Songs for Preschoolers. (See Oct. 4) 10:30 am

After-School Special for grades 4-12 at Three Creeks Community Library. (See Oct. 4) 4-6 pm

12 Wednesday

Building Blocks to Successful Learning at Lake Shore Elementary. Visit www.vancouverfamilymagazine.com and click on Calendar for more Building Blocks times and locations. (See Oct. 5) 9:30 am


InBeTweens activities for ages 8-12 Wednesdays at Cascade Park Community Library (See Oct. 5) 5 pm

13 Thursday

Read and Play at Harney Elementary, Vancouver (no programs on non-school days). Visit www.vancouverfamilymagazine.com and click on Calendar for more Read and Play times and locations. (See Oct. 3) 9:45 am

14 Friday

Super Kids Resale at Clark County Fairgrounds, South Hall One, 17402 NE Delfel Rd., Ridgefield. Free admission. Shop for baby and kids’ clothes, toys and gear at this

consignment event with an emphasis on healthy, green living. Vendors will offer local, all natural or recycled products and services. Bring a non-perishable item for the community food drive Consignors and volunteers, visit the website to register: www.superkidsresale.net/Clark_County. Contact Jill Sughrue at 360-931-0055 with questions. 1-8 pm

Free Movie Nights at Café Sip ‘n’ Play, 3000 SE 164th Ave., Vancouver – Space Buddies5 pm

15 Saturday

Barberton Grange Country Breakfast, at 9400 NE 72nd Ave., Vancouver. Open to the public third Saturday of each month. Benefits various grange projects for the community. Minimum $5 donation for adults and $2.50 children 5-10 years old. Children under 5 are free. 8-10 am

Super Kids Resale at Clark County Fairgrounds, (See Oct. 14). Saturday only: Family Day with entertainment, demonstrations and kid activities. 9 am-5 pm


Free Movie Nights at Café Sip ‘n’ Play, 3000 SE 164th Ave., Vancouver – Space Buddies.5 pm

Fort Vancouver Lantern Tours. (See Oct. 1) 7-8:30 pm

16 Sunday

Super Kids Resale at Clark County Fairgrounds, (See Oct. 14). Sunday only: Many items are 50% off during this final day of the sale. 9 am-5 pm

17 Monday

Read and Play at Maple Grove Primary, Battle Ground. Visit www.vancouverfamilymagazine.

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21 Friday

Free Movie Nights at Café Sip ‘n’ Play, 3000 SE 164th Ave.,

Vancouver – Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium. 5 pm

Parent’s Night Out for ages 6 weeks to 12 years, at the Clark County Family YMCA- 11324 NE 51st Circle Vancouver. Theme is Harvest Fun: safe, engaging, and exciting activities as parents enjoy a night out. Members are $5 per child. Non-members are $7.50 per child. For more details call 360-885-9622 or email [email protected]. 6-9 pm

Friday Fun Night at Kids Club Fun and Fitness. (See Oct. 7) 6:30-10:30 pm

22 Saturday

The Diamond Tea at The Nines Hotel, 525 SW Morrison St, Portland. An event bringing women together for inspiration and philanthropy. Benefits Women Build Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East and Camas’s Pacific Crest Academy’s Science & Technology and Teacher Enrichment. Tickets start at $100. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.thediamondtea.com. 10 am-2 pm


Free Movie Nights at Café Sip ‘n’ Play, 3000 SE 164th Ave., Vancouver – Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium. 5 pm

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28 Friday

Free Movie Nights at Café Sip ‘n’ Play, 3000 SE 164th Ave., Vancouver – It’s A Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. 5 pm

Harvest Party at Clark County Family YMCA, 11324 NE 51st Circle, Vancouver. Free and open to everyone. Come dressed in your favorite costume for the costume contest, play games, creates crafts, music, dancing and more. Brought to you by the YMCA, Radio Disney

and Flat Out Bread. Call 360-885-9622 for more details. 6-8 pm

29 Saturday

Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Headless Horseman Special (See Oct. 1) 9:30 am, 12 pm & 2:30 pm


Free Movie Nights at Café Sip ‘n’ Play, 3000 SE 164th Ave., Vancouver – It’s A Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. 5 pm

30 Sunday

Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Headless Horseman Special (See Oct. 1) 9:30 am, 12 pm & 2:30 pm

31 Monday


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