Parent Eastern Oregon EDITOR: Greg Alexander editor@eoparent.com CONTRIBUTORS: Jennifer Colton Jennifer Costley • Virginia Justice Suzanne Kennedy COVER PHOTO: Rachael Owen, Catching Violet Photography Contents June 2019 - EASTERN OREGON PARENT - 3 The Dad Difference: What fathers bring to parenting ....... 5 When children need to translate for their parents ....... 7 Neighborhood Happenings ....11 Do-It-Yourself playthings stretch young imaginations ... 13 ADVERTISING SALES: Jeanne Jewett • Kim Macias • Dayle Stinson Angela Treadwell • Audra Workman ads@eoparent.com • 541-278-2669 Kid-friendly Calendar ............. 8 A Universe of Stories is headed to your library .......... 15 Published by EO Media Group 211 S.E. Byers Ave., Pendleton, OR 97801 1-800-522-0255 Copyright 2019, All Rights Reserved www.eoparent.com ON THE COVER: Layla and Hunter Amundson of Pendleton get to spend a little slimy bonding time with their dad, Beau. Find us on Facebook and Pinterest