NW Kids Magazine November 2013

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Holiday GivinG Guide | international adoptionadoption resource Guide | ModelinG Gratitude

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Five. That’s how many years this month I’ve been a mama (Kelley) to a beautiful girl named Addie. I still remember the day she was born like it was yesterday. How small she was and how enormous my heart felt when I saw her for the first time. How it felt to hold her while she slept in my arms that first night in the hospital. How seriously

I took my new job as Mom, and how I knew from the moment we met that I would be hers and she would be mine forever. We were meant to be, you see, her and me. Now, five years later, nothing has changed, except she’s not as small and my heart feels even bigger. I have adoption to thank for this sweet gift of mamahood, and for that, I am ever grateful.

This month in NW Kids there are so many things to celebrate. As with every November in the magazine, we focus on adoption month and Thanksgiving, but this year Hanukkah comes early, too. Don’t miss our feature on International Adoption, the Adoption Resource Guide and a few sweet pieces on gratitude. Also, if you’re looking for a fun recipe to try, check out the Root Vegetable Latkes—yum!

Speaking of cooking, Thanksgiving is right around the corner. We love the warmth and ritual of creating a festive meal and celebrating with friends and family. We love the underlining message of the day, and a reason to just hang out; enjoying each-other’s company, playing games, hearing the roar of the football game in the background and snuggling after the turkey induced coma. We hope this is the beginning of a wonderful holiday season for you and yours. As always, we look forward to hearing from you. Happy Thanksgiving!

Gobble gobble, Kelley & Beth

Contents8

teaching Gratitude all year long

12Growing your Family through

international adoption

15resource Guide: adoption

support and resources

16Holiday Giving Guide

20celebrating Family

and adoption reads

22Mothers united

24Monthly calendar,

Holiday outings and events

30travelin’ through The Deep Woods:

an interview with red yarn

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A Walk on the Wild Side .........................................7Adoption Counseling & Educational Services ..... 21Adoption Mosaic .................................................. 21Backyard Adventure ................................................2Barre3 ................................................................... 31Bella Stella ........................................................... 11Bennett Suzuki ..................................................... 17Black Wagon ........................................................ 25Boys and Girls Aid ................................................ 13Cedarwood ........................................................... 29Child’s Play Toys.................................................... 25Coffee Kids............................................................ 11Columbia Gorge Railroad Club ...............................9Do Jump! .................................................................9Earthquake Tech ................................................... 29Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum .................9Glow Mother Baby ............................................... 25Goody’s ................................................................. 28Imago Theater ...................................................... 21Kinship House ...................................................... 17Little Fruit Farm Montessori ................................. 21MamaBaby Boutique ........................................... 27My Masterpiece Art Studio .................................. 28Northwest Adoption Support .............................. 23NW Surrogacy Center........................................... 23Oaks Park .................................................................7OHSU FM Adoption Health Services.................... 21Oregon Adoption ................................................. 23Oregon Artist School ............................................ 17Oregon Ballet Theatre .............................................9Oregon Episcopal School ........................................3Oregon Gymnastics Academy ................................7Oregon Hope Chinese School .............................. 25Portland Ballet ..................................................... 25Portland Language Arts....................................... 27Portland Spirit ...................................................... 31Portland Trampoline ...............................................2Rising Star Chinese School .................................. 25Santa’s Magic Boot Prints .................................... 27Sister Fresh ........................................................... 21Spanky’s ............................................................... 27Spielwerk ............................................................. 11Sunriver Resort..................................................... 32The Art Of Movement .......................................... 29The Bar Method Portland .......................................3The Oregon Garden .............................................. 11WeVillage ............................................................. 17World Forestry Center .............................................7World of Smiles .................................................... 17

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The other evening, I was excited about dinner. Weird. I hadn’t made a favorite, root vegetable

latkes, in quite a while. Now that the weather is crisp and the leaves are starting to turn vibrant yellows and reds, it felt like the right time to whip up a batch (plus, they are super easy for a week night). Normally, the kids would have been really enthusiastic because they had loved them before my daughter’s elimination diet, but instead I suffered instant complaining. It was apparent they didn’t remember what ingredients they were so passionately protest-ing, so I decided to make them anyhow just to prove them wrong.

My husband was working late when we sat down to eat. The latkes were delicious! But, instead of the gratitude and elation I had been so certain were coming, my daughter grimaced with every chew and my son flat out refused to try them until I slathered a piece in sour cream. He took a nibble, then opened his mouth and stared me in the eye while the whole bite dropped in slow motion onto the table. I gave up. I excused them both and told them if they got hungry, there was plenty of dinner (latkes only!) to eat. I put the rest in a warmer for my husband. They gleefully re-sumed playing upstairs.

When Aaron came home, I was wearing the face of a woman defeated by mere children. He opened the warmer and did a little happy dance. “I love these!” he exclaimed. And I smiled. Sometimes I feel like a single display of gratitude is what keeps me from the edge, but there never seems to be enough ‘thanks’ in a day, let alone in a season dedicated to thank-fulness. You can teach a child to say ‘please’ and ‘thank you,’ but how do we teach them how to be truly grateful? This is an idea that I had been considering for some time.

As with many parents from multiple gen-erations, I consider my children to have had it “better than I did.” But when I think about what my childhood list of thankful items might have been, I know that it would be vastly different than today. I was grateful for some important things, but not enough. I know that I was thankful for the jean jacket my mother hand-studded late one night. I was thankful for the friends that could see past the perm; braces; extra-large framed, pink acrylic glasses; and my propensity for raising a hand nearly every time a teacher asked a question. I was grate-ful for the cash my dad would hand us to go to the mall, unhin-dered by my mother’s opinions and her aching hip. Seriously. Pre-teen years can take all of the time they want before they arrive here.

ModelingGratitude


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All YeAr long

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I can only hope and pray that my children are afforded the life experiences that they need to be the most compassionate and grateful people they can be; to see what is truly important in life as soon as possible without being fearful of this crazy, grown-up world in which they are living in temporary, ignorant bliss (mostly). And beyond knowing what they are grateful for, that they can thoughtfully express that gratitude. For now, I will continue to model as much real appreciation as I can by expressing thanks in every opportunity I am given. For the simplest of things like a stranger opening a door, to my loved ones being there for us when

we need it most. I will talk about the gifts of life, health, passion, this precious earth and all of its uncompromising beauty, hope, and people who love you for exactly the person you are while giving you the freedom to become the person you are meant to be. Even if the person that you are meant to be makes amazing latkes only her husband appreciates. Until now, anyways…

Laura Jost is thankful for the opportunity to shareasliceofherlifewithallofthelovelyreadersofNWKidsmagazine.Andforthedearones that help her eat the rest of the pie.

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B eginning an international adop-tion can be an overwhelm-ing experience. Where do you

start? How will you pay for it? How do you determine the country with the greatest need? Adoption agencies are happy to answer these questions and help guide you to the adoption program that is the best fit for your family. As you embark on this journey, here are a few points to consider.

Choosing a Country

Simply put, every child without a mom and a dad has a need. It doesn’t matter whether that child is in an orphanage in China, Haiti, or Ethiopia, all children need parents. Instead of becoming overwhelmed with statistics or which country’s need is greater, take action to help one orphan. If you have not already de-cided on a particular country or region of the world, begin researching countries of interest to you.

Each government sets requirements for adoptive parents. Some of the main categories include age, length of marriage, medical his-tory, and income, among others. Study these requirements to determine if you qualify. Oc-casionally, exceptions will be made, so contact an agency to learn about your options. Look at the travel requirements, some require one trip, two short trips, or a lengthy in-country stay.

Waiting Children

The vast majority of children in orphanages today are older or have special needs. The av-erage wait time for a healthy infant is steadily increasing in many countries, yet many older children are paperwork-ready and waiting for families. Become educated on the medical conditions that children have, some may be easily treatable or relatively minor once they are surrounded by the love of a family and advancements in US medical centers. Many agencies have resources or family references you can utilize to reduce fears and open up to a broader range of children.

adoption Costs

Adoption is a lengthy legal procedure, so unfortunately there are quite a few costs in-volved. Through grants, loans, fundraising, and maybe even tax credits, regular income families are able to complete adoptions with a dose of faith. Be sure to ask your agency de-tailed questions about all costs incurred dur-ing your process, including the approximate “start up” cost so you can plan your budget accordingly.


byBRiAnA CuRREy

growing your Family through

international adoption

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Photographs courtesy of AMERiCA WoRLd AdoPtion PRogRAMS



There are many organizations that exist to help reduce the cost of adoption. Your process is likely to last for longer than a year, giving you time to raise funds. This is a great time for your family and friends to rally around you as you prepare to bring home child. Hold a yard sale, sell t-shirts, and use your creativity! If cost is the only deterrent, contact an agency to talk about your options.

the proCess

After you are accepted into an adoption program, you will begin compiling paperwork to be sent to the adoption-related authority of the country’s government. This compilation of paperwork, or dossier, contains notarized and certified documents such as marriage certifi-cates, financial statements, employment verifi-cation, an approval from the US Citizenship & Immigration Service, and more. Another major component of the dossier is the home study, a report written by a social worker that assesses your ability to provide a loving and safe home for children.

Once the dossier is submitted, the waiting period begins. The length of this wait will be determined by a number of factors and can be a challenging but growing time for your fam-ily. When you are matched with a child, your agency will send you information on the child and begin planning your travel. Enjoy the time in country, learning about your child’s culture and heritage.

After you are home and adjusting to your new family, your social worker will stay in touch and hold several post-adoption vis-its. Reports will be sent back to the adoptive country’s government, and he or she will be a resource for any concerns or questions.

While there is much research you can do on your own, call an adoption agency to learn more about adoption as it may apply to your specific family dynamics. Providing a loving home for an orphan is one of the best deci-sions you can make. If this is on your heart, consider taking one more step closer to grow-ing your family by adoption.

AmericA World Adoption progrAmsawaa.org/programs/default.aspx

AmericA World Adoption WAiting childrenawaa.org/waitingchildren/programs.aspx

For more inFormAtion:adoption.state.gov/uscis.gov/portal/site/uscisoregonadoptionagencies.org

Briana Currey, MSW, LCSW is the Director of Social Services for America World Adoptions inOregonandWashington.Shehasbeenworkingintheadoptionfieldsince1994andspecializesininternationaladoptions.

mothers Who Adopt As single [email protected]

northWest Adoption supportnorthwestadoptionsupport.com

northWest surrogAcy centernwsurrogacycenter.com

ohsu Adoption heAlth servicesohsu.edu/adoption

open Adoption And FAmily servicesopenadopt.org

oregon Adoptionoregonadoption.com

oregon FAmilies With children From guAtemAlAEmail:[email protected].

oregon post Adoption resource center (orpArc)orparc.org

northWest Adoptive FAmilies nafaonline.org

northWest ichild (indiA child)nwichild.org

sW WAshington Adoption supportContactDarleneWilson360-256-8795

tree oF liFe Adoption centertoladopt.org

Adoption counseling services (Aces)

adoptioncounselingservices.com

Adoption mosAicadoptionmosaic.org

Adoptive FAmilies mAgAZineadoptivefamilies.com

Boys & girls Aid boysandgirlsaid.org

cAtholic chAritiescatholiccharitiesoregon.org

chosen internAtionAlchoseninternational.org

dove Adoption internAtionAladoptions.net

FAmilies With russiAn And uKrAiniAn Adoptions (FruA)

frua-oregon.org

FAmilies With children From chinA (Fcc)

fcc-nw.memberlodge.com

FAmilies With children From vietnAm

fcvn.org

holt internAtionAlholtinternational.org

Journeys oF the heArtjourneysoftheheart.net

Kinship housekinshiphouse.org

KoreAn Focus nWnkcs.org

Resource Guide:Adoption supportAnd resources


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the portland BalletThanksgivingweekend,Nov29-Dec1,ThePortlandBalletperformsTheEnchantedToyshop,adelightfulfairytaleoftoyscometolife,andscenesfromTheFirebird,aclassicstoryofmagicandadventure.Ticketsat pdx.edu/boxoffice/tickets

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A mother For choco byKeikoKasza (BoardBook$6.99)

The adorable, feathery Choco sets out on an ear-nest mission to find his

mother in A Mother for Choco. The problem is, none of the other grumpy animals in the forest look A THING like this sweet baby bird. When Choco finally comes upon Mrs. Bear and she pledges to hold him tight, cheer him up, kiss him, and dance with him, he realizes that Mrs. Bear would make the perfect mother even if she happens to be a totally different species! A charming adop-tion tale about untraditional families just right for preschoolers.

All Kinds oF FAmilies by Mary Ann Hoberman (Hardback$16.99)

“Bottle caps, gingersnaps, buttons, or rings, you can make families from

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Celebrating Family and Adoption Reads

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the FAmily BooK byToddParr (Hardback$15.99)

Bold and bright as ever, Todd Parr takes us through all the many

varied and wondrous forms that families can take in The Family Book. From step families and single parented families, to gay families and families with adopted children, Parr celebrates all the many family structures with his simple yet inclusive message. Parr magnificently maintains his playful trademark style throughout his book to keep it light while presenting this important message of acceptance.

the greAt Big BooK oF FAmilies by Mary Hoffman (Hardback$16.99)

Families come in all shapes and sizes and Mary Hoffman’s The

Great Big Book of Families honors them all! Diverse aspects of family life including differences in homes, schools, jobs, food, clothes, feelings, hobbies and even pets are explored in this joyful tribute to the greater idea of what makes a family a family. Chil-dren who open this book will find some aspect of their family reality within these affirming pages.

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How many times have you said to someone important in your life, “I could not have

done this without you”? Maybe a dear friend who brought tissues and ice cream after that hurtful breakup, your spouse as they held your hand through a difficult moment or even in celebration after a sports or performance vic-tory? We all try to show our appreciation and gratitude in some way for the people or beliefs we cherish most. Some people give credit to others even though their accomplishment is truly their own.

There are many people I have encountered in my life that I feel this way about, but never as completely, wholeheartedly and truly as when two very special women joined my own personal journey to motherhood. These wom-en now walk along side us as we all navigate the path of open adoption. These women are brave, selfless, loving mothers who chose to entrust their precious children to me and my husband. They shared their fears, joys and ut-most personal moments with us and together we are giving our children a chance to grow up into brave, selfless, loving human beings.

Motherhood unites women in a way that only motherhood can. We share stories about birth, sleepless nights, the infamous Mommy Brain Syndrome. I have stories to share as well on each of these subjects, but in my stories, the unity of motherhood helps them take on a whole new meaning. I can tell you about standing by the side of a brave woman as she

labored for 12 hours to birth our baby girl. Or the story of another selfless young woman who handed me the ultrasound picture – you know the one where they caption it “HI MOM,” as she told me she wanted me to be her baby’s mother. How about the conversations we had about the meanings of the names they had given their unborn children, how we could all unite together to honor those names. And of course, these stories would not be complete without the moment they each allowed me the gift of being the first of the mothers to hold each newborn child.

I have spent so much time in the past few years trying my best to honor the process that each of these women has gone through. I search everyday to find one more way to express my overwhelming gratitude to any mother who could enter into the world of open adoption. These mothers carry inside of them the one thing that hopeful adoptive parents want. They spend hours reading letters, scanning pictures, reading biographies, trying to make a choice that most of us cannot even begin to imagine. We hear so much about “mothers in-tuition,” now imagine trusting that intuition to unite you with a family that will love and cherish your baby as their own.

byBREndA BonK

MothersUnited

Photograph byBREndA BonK


Each of these women have expressed to me that this path has not been an easy one. They face daily challenges of coping with their grief, but are also comforted by the smiling faces of their children in the pictures we share or during the visits they take part in. My one hope for the birth mothers of my children is that they will someday find true peace with the choice they made for their daughters. That they wrap their hearts in the same love they gave their children and find serenity within themselves.

Our girls are now 6 and 3-years-old, and we are so grateful that, even though the relation-ship with their birth families has had chal-lenges, the one constant for my daughters is that they are loved and were always loved by mothers. We will all be here for them, answer-ing their questions, helping them to find their identity in this world, guiding them through life’s challenges.

These women and I will be united forever in motherhood, as we continue to find our way in supporting the two beautiful daughters they each created. We are forever united by the emotional extremes of our situation, how these babies can bring such overwhelming joy and happiness to one mother but also intense grief and longing in another. We are forever united by the love for these little girls. We are forever united by trust, in our connection and commit-ment to each other and the children.

BrendaBonkwasbornandraisedinthePortlandareabuthasrecentlymovedbackafterafewyearsaway.BrendaworksasafulltimestayathomeMombutalsoenjoysteachingsignlanguagetoyoungchildrenthroughherowncompany,SimplySigningNorthwest.Brendaisan active volunteer in adoption education and support. simplysigningnw.com


PerformancesNOV 2-3, 9-10oregon children’s theatre – magic treehouse: A night in new orleans$18-30,Sat2pm&5pm,Sun2pm.octc.org

NOV 9portland youth philharmonic Fall concert at the schnitzTheyouthsymphonyperformsselectionsbyKenjiBunch,Grieg,HansonandDvorak.$15-55,7:30pm.portlandyouthphil.org

NOV 10curious comedy theater - the curious gardenAshowforallages-especiallykids0-8.Andremembereachepisodeendswithanopenmicwhereyoucansing,dance,tellajokeandshowoffyourtalent.10:30am,$5suggesteddonation.curiouscomedy.org

NOV 15-24tears of Joy theatre – the reluctant dragonWhathappenswhenadragonmovesintotheneighborhood?FindoutinthisdelightfulplaybasedonthestorybyKennethGrahame.$13-18,Fri7:30pm,Sat11am & 1pm, Sun 1pm & 3pm. tojt.org

NOV 17the Alphabeticians - Full Band show at village BallroomForoneshowonly,Mr.EandMr.Hoowillbe joined by Matt Clark (bass) and Scott Crabtree (drums) to play all your favorite

Alphabeticianssongswithafullrocknrollsound.Doorsopenat3:30pm,$5.alphabeticians.com

NOV 29-Dec 1the portland Ballet – John clifford’s the enchanted toyshop & FirebirdKickofftheholidayseasonwiththisballetfeaturingthePSUorchestra.$15-35,familypackagesavailable.Fri4pm&7:30pm,Sat&Sun1pm&4pm.theportlandballet.org

Holiday outings & events

NOV 3temple Beth shalom - chanukah BazaarAnnualChanukahBazaarfeaturingNWartisansandcrafters,raffleprizesandmore!10am-3pm. tbsholom.org

NOV 9-10, 16-17, 22-24, 27, 29-30mount hood railroad – All Aboard! the polar expressAholidayfavoritecomestolife.TakeajourneytotheNorthPole,meetSanta,siphot cocoa–allinyourpajamas!$18-26,departure times vary. mthoodrr.com

NOV 15pioneer courthouse square – christmas tree ArrivalCelebratethearrivalofthe75-footDouglasFirtothesquare,visitwithSanta,seealivemarchingbandanddrinkhotcocoa.Free,12-1pm. thesquarepdx.org

Please confirm calendar events and performances as scheduling changes may occur.

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NOV 17mittleman Jewish community center - hadassah Annual chanukah gift FairChanukahcomesearlythisyear!Comeenjoyadayofgoodies,shoppingandfunforthewholefamily.9am-4pm,free.oregonjcc.org

StartiNg NOV 25pittock mansion – A locally crafted christmasThemansionistransformedintoaholidaywonderland.CelebrateartistryandskillintheNorthwest.$5.50-8.50,kidsunder6free,11am-4pm.pittockmansion.org

StartiNg NOV 2821st Annual Winter WonderlandThelargestlightshowinthewestwillnotdisappoint,withcolorfullightsandanimatedscenes.$6-45,Sun-Thurs5-9pm,Fri-Sat 5-11pm. globaleventsgrouppdx.com/wonderland

NOV 28oregon Zoo – turkey trotGetreadyforThanksgivingdinnerwitha4-milefunrunorwalkthroughWashingtonPark,endinginsidethezoo.8am-9:45am,checkwebsiteforentryfee. oregonzoo.org

NOV 29pioneer courthouse square – tree lighting ceremony

ThedayafterThanksgiving,headdowntowntothesquareandcelebratethelightingofthe75-foottree.Free,5:30pm.thesquarepdx.org

NOV 29macy’s holiday parade 2013Join the excitement of floats, music, costumedcharacters,andtheopeningofSantalanddowntown.Free,9am.macys.com

StartiNg NOV 29oregon Zoo – ZoolightsComefortheanimals,stayforthelights!OveramillionLEDlightsandmovingsculpturescreateamagicalatmosphere.$7-10,trainridesextra,Sun-Thurs5-8pm,Fri-Sat5-8:30pm.oregonzoo.org

StartiNg NOV 29the grotto – christmas Festival of lightsAtwinklingcelebrationofChristmas,withchoirperformances,puppetshows,andhotcocoa.$4-9,kids0-2free,5-9:30pm.thegrotto.org/christmas

StartiNg NOV 29portland’s singing christmas treeThisdazzlingchoraleventisoneofPortland’sfavoriteholidaytraditions.$17-77,Sat2:30pm&7:30pm,Sun1:30pm.singingchristmastree.org

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StartiNg NOV 29oregon garden – christmas in the gardenKickoffyourChristmascelebrationswithavisittotheRediscoveryForest,whereyouwillbewhiskedawayontheHolidayExpress to enjoy a traditional German Market. Check calendar for dates to see Santa in action, pet live reindeer, and do someholidayshopping.$3-5,kids0-4free,4-9pm.oregongarden.org

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tUeS & WeDSoaks park - preschool play & skateIntroduceyourlittleskatertotherinkwitha special skate time just for kids 6 and younger.Shoesandstrollersarewelcomeonskatingfloorduringthistime.10-11:30am,$6perchild.oakspark.com

NOV 3omsi - $2 daysExperiencethewondersofscienceforjust$2!9:30am-5:30pm.omsi.edu

NOV 9your postpartum Action plan - WorkshopLearnthe’3KeystoCreateYourCustomizedPostpartumActionPlan’&gainthe necessary tools to aid in the prevention

of common postpartum issues such as anxiety,depression,fatigue&lossofself.$20permom,partner/supportpersonattendsfree,10am-1pm.Registerat:postpartumwonderwoman.com/plan

NOV 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30-Dec 1columbia gorge model railroad club – 2013 model railroad showSeeaminiatureversionofavintagerailroad,completewithadrive-inmovietheather.$2-6,VIPtour$15,10am-5pm.cgmrc.com

NOV 16Adoption information Fair 2013Meetlocaladoptionagenciesandresources,participateinworkshops,learnwhatittakestobecomeanadoptiveparentinOregon.Free,12-4:30pm.oregonadoptionagencies.org

NOV 16green Bean Books – emily Winfield martinAuthor,illustrator,andcreatorofTheBlackAppleEtsyshop,EmilyWinfieldMartinwillsharehernewpicturebook,DreamAnimals:ABedtimeJourney,atGreenBeanBooks!Free, 12-1pm. greenbeanbookspdx.com

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travelin’ tHrouGH tHe deep Woods: An IntervIew

wIth red YArn

What is Red Yarn Productions and how did it come to be?

Red Yarn Productions is my folk music and puppetry company. It encompasses my work as a family performer and a teaching artist (leading classes, residencies and music lessons). I officially started the company two years ago and went full-time in June 2012. For years I was teaching kids by day and playing in grown-up bands at night, but I wanted to find a way combine these passions. RYP grew from that impulse, as well as my interest in American folksongs and puppetry. This work allows me to do so many things I love: perform for families, create and record music, build puppets, teach art to kids, collaborate with other artists, and engage with my community in positive ways.

What is your favorite thing about working with and performing for families and children?

Watching children open up and creatively engage with the world, whether in the course of single show or workshop, or over time at my regular shows and classes. So many forces push us inward, shyness and anxiety, the disconnecting effects of technology, our culture of fear, so I appreciate anything that pulls children out of their shells. Puppets can do that. Singing in groups can do that. Loving community can definitely do that. It’s wonderful to find so many families here who

want to provide those rich experiences for their children.

We are excited about your debut album. Can you tell us what inspired The Deep Woods?

I’m thrilled that y’all are enjoying the album! The Deep Woods grew out of my exploration of animals in American folk music. I’ve been collecting and adapting these songs for almost six years. The more songs I learned, the more I imagined a whole world where these characters might live together. Meanwhile I was reading old Br’er Rabbit stories set in a similar big woods... you never know what critter will show up next! As a kid, I was drawn to books and movies that created their own universes, so I wanted to do the same when making art for families to enjoy.

Where can families see you perform and how can they get their hands on The Deep Woods?

I perform four mornings a week at local family venues, most weekends at libraries and community events, in addition to schools, preschools and birthday parties. I post my full schedule on my website, redyarnproductions.com. I’m selling The Deep Woods at my shows and online at redyarn.bandcamp.com. Come out to a show and say hi!

See full interview at nwkidsmagazine.com

have you seen this bearded fellow? he’s Red yarn; storyteller, teaching artist and a local performer beloved by Portland families. he celebrates the critters of the American woods, puppetry and traditional folk music in his performances and is a true gem among Portland kindie artists. We recently had the pleasure of interviewing him, here’s what he had to say.

Photography byAARon hEWitt

byKELLEy SChAEfER-LEvi


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