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CapeMay and Raystown Lake The Vacations We Share With Our Kids

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the summer, my wife and I enjoy going to Cape May in New Jersey. We’ve been going there every summer for the last 10 years. When my daughter, Emily, and my son, Alex, were 2 and 3 years old, we took them to Cape May for the first time. We enjoyed seeing their surprise at the vast ocean and watching them jump in the waves. The beach has never been an extravagant vacation for us, but it’s more about taking our kids somewhere that we’ve enjoyed going for many years.

there once because we’re also going to the Great Smoky Mountains in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, this summer. Recently, Gatlinburg was on the national news because of wildfires that caused many chalets to go up in flames. Luckily, many of the main attractions are still there, though, and the town is in the process of rebuilding itself. We’re anxious to go down there and see what they still have, and we’re excited to go hiking.

beach or the mountains, we love being outdoors.

Yellowstone in Wyoming is one vacation destination that we would love to explore in the future. I think Emily and Alex would enjoy seeing the wildlife, as well as Old Faithful. Closer to home, though, we also enjoy going to Raystown Lake in Pennsylvania. When I was growing up, I spent many summer weekends with my parents at Raystown Lake. It’s a neat spot because it’s tucked up in the woods, and we get to sit around a campfire and do more of those traditional camping activities. Just like Cape May, it was fun to go to Raystown Lake with our kids for the first time and share with them everything I enjoyed as a kid. As a parent, it doesn’t get much better than that.

At Cape May, both kids love jumping in the ocean and negotiating with the waves. At 2 and 3, they were knocked down by the waves more frequently, but now that they’re older, they are more successful at

In general, I think it’s good practice to get away and recharge your batteries. There definitely are moments when early vacations with your kids are more about them and less about you. Sometimes,

“At Cape May, both kids love jumping in the ocean and negotiating with the waves. At 2 and 3 , they were knocked down by the waves more frequently, but now that they’re older, they are more successful at making it into the water.”

making it into the water. As soon as we get to the beach, we usually spend the entire morning building a sandcastle as a family before watching the waves knock it down. Then, my daughter, Emily will look for seashells along the shore. She’s always loved collecting seashells.

you’ll come back with young kids and feel like you need a vacation from your vacation, but seeing your kids live those experiences for the first time makes up for that. Now, we do get to recharge during vacations for the most part, and we definitely appreciate them.

– Michael M Gilbert, DPT

We try to get out to Cape May at least once or twice a year. This year, we’ll only make it out

One of our dream trips is to go visit the big national parks out west. Whether we go to the

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Audiobooks Inspire a Love of Stories in All Ages Summer Reading for Busy Families

Summer reading lists are always popular, but most families rarely have time to have dinner together, let alone sit still reading for hours. Luckily, the ever-growing popularity of audiobooks means you don’t have to wait for school to start again for your kids to get back into literature. Here are a few great audiobooks you can introduce to your family this summer. For the Long Road Trip “The Bad Beginning” (A Series of Unfortunate Events) by Lemony Snicket, read by Tim Curry When a terrible fire destroys the Baudelaire mansion, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny find themselves orphans and are sent to live with the terrible Count Olaf. Convinced their awful new guardian is only after their fortune, the Baudelaires must use their intelligence and skills to stick together and (maybe) overcome their sad circumstances. Fans of the Netflix series will love to hear the story that started it

all! Who knew such an unfortunate series could mean fun for the whole family? For Family Bonding “Half Magic” by Edward Eager, read by Words Take Wing A beloved family favorite since it was first published in 1954, “Half Magic” tells the story of siblings Jane, Mark, Katharine, and Martha, who discover a magic wish-granting coin. They soon realize the coin only grants half of what they wish for, and an unplanned vacation to the Sahara, followed by chaos in King Arthur’s court, is just a one of the hilarious misadventures this family must overcome together. For Something Entirely New “The Wild Robot” by Peter Brown, read by Kate Atwater When lonely robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she finds she’s trapped on a

wild island. Struggling to survive and befriend the island’s hostile

animal inhabits, Roz must eventually face her mysterious past,

which threatens to tear her home apart. This brand-new book is a stunning tale about the environment, technology, and the wonder of being alive.

These are just a few of the many titles your family can enjoy this summer. Find even more by visiting Audible.com or checking the audiobooks catalogue on iTunes.

June Testimonials Don’t Just Take Our Word for It

“Jon and Beth were excellent to work with. They are smart, explain things very well, were very attentive to my concerns, and a total blast to work with. They made getting up early fun and educational. They empowered me with new insights and exercises to continue the long journey I’ll have getting my legs back in balance after decades of imbalance and escalating symptoms. Thank you, guys, for giving me the tools I’ll need to keep my legs and stride healthy and pain-free.” – Mark H.

“What a great decision I made! I came to the free seminar to hear what Gilbert PT could do for me. I was very impressed and had a good feeling about what they were offering. What a difference! I came to Gilbert unable to stand up straight, walk, or push a shopping cart — and stopping to talk to a friend was out of the question. Standing was extremely painful. Chris and his team took on the challenge and were able to correct my problems. I have never counted to 30 so many times, but that was the magic number. I can stand up straight, stop to talk with friends, walk, and go shopping. Thanks to all my new friends at Gilbert. Life is good again.” – Sherry B.

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Understanding Sacroiliac Dysfunction

Y our sacroiliac joint, or “SI joint,” is the joint where your spine meets your pelvis. This area, which is prone to rotational forces, can leave you with back pain when it becomes damaged. While anyone can injure their SI joint, this injury typically occurs in active people, and usually happens after bending and twisting activities. People who experience sacroiliac dysfunction will often have pain on the back of their hip and down their leg. Many times, they’ll grab the small of their back on one side. Not only does this injury affect your lower back, but it can also create symptoms in the knee, foot, and ankle. One of the biggest problems with sacroiliac dysfunction is that people can get by for quite some time before realizing that they are injured. The joint may rotate out of place, and, as a result, someone may use activity avoidance and over-the-counter pain medicine to cope instead of seeking treatment. Usually, people can end up having on-again, off-again pain symptoms for years until their pelvis is put back into place. Only then can they become truly pain-free.

The good news is that sacroiliac dysfunction is very treatable and responds well to manual physical therapy techniques, like targeted stretching and manipulation. If you think that your SI joint may be out of place, or if you’ve been relying on over-the-counter pain meds for back pain for an extended period of time, a physical therapist can help you get back to normal! – Dr. Michael M. Gilbert

Take a Break

Sensational Summer Salad

Ingredients

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1 pound strawberries, thinly sliced 3 medium peaches, thinly sliced

1 cup blueberries

• 1 heaping tablespoon fresh basil or mint, chopped • 2 tablespoons lemon juice • 1 tablespoon maple syrup • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Directions

1. In a medium serving bowl, combine the strawberries, peaches, blueberries, and basil. 2. Drizzle lemon juice, maple syrup, and balsamic vinegar on top. 3. Gently toss to combine. 4. Serve immediately, or chill for later.

Solution:

Recipe inspired by CookieAndKate.com.

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Yellowstone: Where the Wild Things Are

Where the Wild Things Are The Unspoiled Natural Majesty of Yellowstone National Park T his summer, skip the expensive hustle and bustle of an overcrowded theme park. After a vacation like that, you’ll feel like you need 130 vertical feet. Or if it’s majesty and exploration you’re itching for, hike one of the many trails along the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. The views across the Yellowstone River, with clay cliff faces and tree-covered mountains in every direction, are unlike any other. Also, be sure to investigate the Grand Prismatic Spring, which, besides its otherworldly rainbow waters, is known for being the largest hot spring in the U.S. another.

As far as getaway destinations go, Yellowstone National Park, sprawling across Idaho, Montana, andWyoming, is a little more expansive . More than 3 million visitors flock to its astonishing peaks, multicolored pools, and dramatic geothermal geysers each year, but as you travel across Yellowstone’s 2.2 million acres,

For many, though, the biggest draw of the park is the wildlife. Yellowstone is home to the largest bison population on public land. It houses more mammals than anywhere else in the lower 48 states, 150 species of birds, and huge populations of native fish, to name a few. Just driving around the park, you’re apt to see moose, deer, elk, mountain goats, and, if you’re lucky, grizzly bears, mountain lions, or wolves. Go boating, catch a fish, scale a mountain, ride a horse — the things to do vary as much as the breathtaking landscape. If you’re looking for an affordable, relaxed, and wide-open family vacation this summer, Yellowstone is a no-brainer.

it’s unlikely you’ll see much of them. And the sheer variety of unparalleled activities to explore means fun for the whole family.

Make sure to check out Old Faithful, the most famous geothermal geyser in the world, with eruptions averaging a whopping

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