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A spacious and stunning home that embraces the views on all sides. 4,459 sqft. of light-filled rooms, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, entertaining kitchen, theater, exercise & play rooms, pool & outside kitchen. $1,075,000

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Set on 23 acres along the Perkiomen Creek, this preserved and renovated residence includes 4 bedrooms, a gourmet kitchen, 4 car garage, & 20x40 pole barn. Very private yet great access to the LV and PHL. $725,000

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This tailor-made home in Traditions of America at Saucon Valley features upgrades in every room and a premium lot location. Elegant kitchen with oversized island, wet bar, office, 2 bedrooms, & 2 baths. $569,000

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letter from the editor To be honest, the start of August is always a little scary. I always think, what the heck did I do with my summer? I haven’t eaten nearly enough ice cream or even gone swimming yet, not to mention go on an actual vacation.

For parents, I imagine that this end-of-summer stress is only compounded when you have multiple schedules to coordinate and kids who were supposed to have plowed through five books on their summer reading lists by now.

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But let’s all take a collective deep breath.

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Sure, it’s hard not to see August as the end of something special—we’ve been programmed that way ever since we experienced the glory of our first summer break from school and the devastation upon its conclusion. But the truth is, August is also peak summer! And, I’d argue, it’s one of the best months on the calendar. After all, we’re past some of the stifling humidity and noisy fireworks (that unnecessarily scare pets and raise my blood pressure) of July, and we can now enjoy things like local, in-season tomatoes, raspberries, and sweet corn!

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Plus, the Lehigh Valley is booming in August—so if you feel like you haven’t done enough, there are plenty of opportunities to cram in a whole summer’s worth of fun into the next 30 days. Take a moment to mark your calendars with a few festivals and events, or day trips to unexplored areas like New Tripoli (which you’ll learn all about on page 8)—where you can start the day paddle boarding or kayaking on Leaser Lake, head over to nearby Wanamakers General Store for a sandwich (or take it to-go and have a picnic at Ontelaunee Park), and finish off with a relaxing bourbon cocktail in the Eight Oaks’ tasting room. How quintessentially summer is that?

Of course, if you have kids, you can’t totally ignore the fact that school is on the horizon—but you don’t have to stress about it. In this issue, St. Luke’s pediatricians provide a list of simple ways to prep your kiddos for a healthy, happy school year (page 16), a school counselor offers advice on how to combat the epidemic of childhood anxiety (page 64), and a musical yoga teacher will inspire your whole family to be more mindful and relaxed (page 50).

See, you’re feeling better about August already, aren’t you?

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COUNTY: LEHIGH ZIP CODE: 18066 POPULATION: ~898

In the northwest quadrant of the Lehigh Valley, New Tripoli sits between 78 and 476.

This sleepy town, with plenty of green rolling hills, has a population just under 1,000 and enough farmland to satisfy even the most country-hungry city dwellers.

Though originally called Saegersville, its modern name is in remembrance of the United States’ involvement in the Barbary Wars with Tripoli in the early 19th century.

However, while non-locals may feel inclined to use the pronunciation of “TRI-po-li,” from what is now Libya, Pennsylvania Dutch natives will be quick to correct you (in the friendliest way possible) to the more accurate “New Tri-PO-li.”

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New Tripoli Timeline 1750: Daniel Saeger’s grist mill operation originally gives the town the name of Saegersville.

1761: First Church, the first established Union Church serving the Lutheran and Reformed faiths, is built. This structure still serves the town presently as Ebenezer United Church of Christ.

1771: The first public building, which held a tavern, hotel, and post office, is built.

1813: Daniel Saeger sells his property to Daniel Ely, Jr., who names the town New Tripoli in remembrance of the United States’ involvement in the Barbary Wars.

1910: New Tripoli National Bank is founded, which is still in operation today.

1911: New Tripoli resident James Miller is elected to the PA state Senate.

1929: Ontelaunee Park is established and opens to the public on Labor Day. It operates in all its glory until 1966.

1971: Leaser Lake is built by the PA Fish and Boat Commission and opened for public use.

1976: The Bicentennial Wagon Train, coming all the way from Oregon, passes through New Tripoli and is joined by residents on the way to Valley Forge.

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New Tripoli is part of Lynn Township, which was established in 1732 by German and Swiss travelers. Two main roads in the town, Decatur Street and Madison Street, are named for Stephen Decatur, decorated naval officer during the Barbary Wars, and president James Madison. One of the first public

New Tripoli establishments was an old stone tavern home along route 309, which still stands, and originally held the town’s first post office and hotel. To create a more selfsufficient community, local finance experts established the New Tripoli National Bank, which is still a community bank at Madison and Market Streets.

In the early 20th century, New Tripoli was a residential town of 400 people— mostly farmers and local business owners.

The dirt roads and lack of automobiles allowed farmers to make wagon-lead day trips to Allentown to sell their crops.

Farming was (and still is) the backbone of this area, and the number of farms and town establishments at the time meant it was self-sufficient. Those looking to escape the country life, however, were only a train ride away from Reading and Philadelphia via the Reading Railroad.

Willard Snyder, president emeritus of the Lynn-Heidelberg Historical Society, says he’s “particularly proud of what the Historical Society and township have done with Ontelaunee Park.” This includes the restoration of the old train amusement ride from 1929; and Zeisloff log cabin, which was built by George Zeisloff a short time after his arrival to America from Germany in 1736, and moved to the park in 2001.

Farming was (and still is) the backbone of this area Even in a now more fast-paced society, New Tripoli harkens back to its ancestors with a display of PA Dutch and farming traditions in the many establishments, young and old, that now dot its rolling landscape. Discover the best ones below!

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New Tripoli

EAT & DRINK Eight Oaks Craft Distillers Nestled in rolling hills of preserved farmland, you’ll find Eight Oaks Craft Distillers, with a spectacular barn tasting room. Chad Butters, co-founder and head distiller, says he was drawn to New Tripoli for the “band of agriculture” that surrounds the Lehigh Valley. He’s always amazed that “you can be fishing in a trout stream one minute and hiking on the Appalachian trail the next.” Eight Oaks’ crafting process includes local ingredients and time-honored PA Dutch distilling methods. Applejack is the oldest spirit in the U.S., and Eight Oaks’ version is made from locally grown apples. The tasting room is open four days a week and often has local food trucks parked outside.

You can find their vodka, rum, whiskey, bourbon, gin, and, of course, applejack for sale in bottles.

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Blue Mountain Vineyards

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The climate of the Lehigh Valley is likened to the Loire and Burgundy regions in France, and brings in many winemakers to produce crisp and bold flavored wines.

The owners and winemakers at Blue Mountain Vineyards have harnessed this climate, and their 50 acres of vineyard have yielded numerous award-winning “old world” style wines. Their main tasting room is open seven days a week and offers tastings and wine for purchase.

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SEE & DO Wanamaker’s General Store Just west of New Tripoli proper, along route 143, Wanamaker’s General Store is a staple sandwich shop and grocery store. Built from bricks manufactured in a neighboring meadow and timber milled in the nearby Blue Mountains, this landmark of trade was reopened in 2008 after a 5-year hiatus. Their legendary sandwiches (recommended by Chad Butters of Eight Oaks) are available all week, and the dinein area is BYOB. In addition to their edible offerings, you’ll find toys, pottery, local crafts, and even PA fishing and boating licenses.

8888 King’s Highway, Kempton 610.756.6609

Willow Haven Farm The folks at Willow Haven Farm have been cultivating crops for over 60 years.

Reuben and Tessa DeMaster (and their family) grow organic vegetables—on land settled in the 1740s—to serve the Lehigh Valley. They offer customizable weekly and biweekly community supported agriculture (CSA) shares as well as bread, cheese, fruit, pork, and egg seasonal shares.

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Schmidt Berry Farm If you’re the DIY type, George Schmidt Berry Farm offers pick-your-own strawberries, blueberries, peaches, and much more. Off route 100 on the aptly named Berry Drive, you can check for seasonal offerings and bring your containers to pick to your heart’s delight.

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PLAY Leaser Lake Named for the famed Frederick Leaser, the Revolutionary War veteran who used his wagon to help move the Liberty Bell from Philadelphia to Allentown, Leaser Lake is home to all sorts of activities. The 540acre park contains the 117-acre lake and allows for fishing, hiking, paddle boarding, kayaking, sailing, and endless picnic opportunities. For boat and bike rentals, visit leaserlake.com.

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Olde Homestead Golf Club On the grounds of this 18-hole golf course are a summer kitchen establishment from the 1700s, a restored farmhouse from 1910, and a mid-1800s one-room schoolhouse, all of which hail from the Schneider settlement. The modern-day side of the club has a practice facility and GPS assistance to run through 18 holes, along with putting greens, a FootGolf course (a combo of soccer and golf), and a full-service café.

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Opened as recreational space in 1929, Ontelaunee Park is now undergoing a renovation into a municipal park. In its heyday from 1929 to 1966, this park was the site for free movie nights, square dancing gatherings, and even a stop on the Reading Railroad. Visitors now can venture on a guided walking tour, or view Zeisloff log cabin and Fort Everett on the park grounds.

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Welcome to Happy. Healthy. Local., a department devoted to your health and wellness. Join us as we explore the greater Lehigh Valley to bring you the best in health and wellness resources, delicious and nourishing foods to try and fun ways to stay fit.

back to school When school starts, habits that keep us physically and emotionally healthy often take the back burner. But we’re here to help. In this section, find tips for creating quick and nutritious lunches, effectively dealing with sports injuries, and shielding kids from stress, as well as strategies to get your own pain or weight under control so you can truly be there for your kids.

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11 WAYS TO A HAPPY

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And while purchasing classroom supplies, signing up for after-school activities, and planning transportation are important, keeping kids happy and healthy at home and in the classroom should be at the top of your list.

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We talked with Vhada Sharma, MD, and Samone Nore, MD – board-certified pediatricians at St. Luke’s Anderson Pediatrics (conveniently located at the Anderson campus in Easton) – for tips to keep returning students healthy and happy.

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Take advantage of school resources Make the school a great resource by talking with your child’s teachers and counselor, suggests Dr. Sharma. “For kids with special needs, such as those caused by speech or motor skill delays; you might be able to arrange for some therapy in the school itself. Additionally, if you are concerned about bullying, schools offer reinforcements and other services, and you can request a victim-of-bullying informational handout. If your family faces financial difficulties, there is likely a cafeteria plan for in-school meals.”

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Know Every Child is different Because of their birthdates, some children as young as four may be technically eligible to start school – but that’s not always wise, says Dr. Sharma. An extra year of growing and developing can pay dividends. If you’ve already made plans to enroll your young child in school, just be patient and loving, and understand that some skills may take a bit longer to stick.

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Schedule annual Pediatrician visit Having a reputable pediatrician – like those at St. Luke’s Anderson Pediatrics – is key. Be sure to schedule an annual doctor’s visit, which will screen for hearing or vision problems. “I’ve had young patients with trouble hearing or seeing, and it affects their classroom performance. Paying attention becomes too much of a strain, and they can get distracted easily,” says Dr. Nore.

Start a bedtime routine

Provide a balanced breakfast

Younger children may need 10-12 hours a night, while adolescents can get by on 8-9 hours. “Following a bedtime routine, especially [in advance of and] during the school year, is helpful,” says Dr. Nore. Set a time for hitting the sack, and include some winding-down time. And limit the use of screens before turning in. They interfere with the routine and with sleep itself.

Give them a good start with a healthful breakfast, says Dr. Nore.

“Although high-sugar cereals and ‘breakfast bars’ will provide quick energy, it won’t last. Better choices are whole- and multi-grain cereals – especially when fortified with iron and fiber – fresh fruit, or toast and eggs.”

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Alert the school about any medications

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Keep them hydrated

If your child requires non-prescription meds, ask the school for its specific rules on these. Can the child self-administer? Can the teacher? Must the child instead see the school nurse? “Be sure ahead of time,” Dr. Nore cautions. “That way you’ll be prepared when a situation arises.”

It’s easy to get dehydrated during warmer months – but it can happen in cooler weather, too, because heaters tend to dry out the air. That’s a bad thing, as dehydration makes it harder to stay alert and focus. Both pediatricians suggest providing your child with a water bottle to sip on all day.

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Discuss health issues with your child’s teacher

Kids can bring all sorts of medical situations to school – allergies, diabetes, asthma – so parents should discuss them with the teachers in advance of the first day. “If your child is anxious in certain situations, the teacher will then be aware and be ready to deal with it,” says Dr. Sharma. “You can also fill out forms for inhalers, antihistamines, even an asthma ‘action plan.’ It can help the teacher understand and react to your child's condition better.”

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Have an allergy plan in place

Many schools pride themselves on being nutfree, but parents of allergic children should be prepared for inadvertent exposure. Check the school’s rules about the storage and use of EpiPens, as peanut and other allergies can trigger anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening condition. “Always remember that the pen does not stop the allergic reaction,” Dr. Nore cautions.

“It just buys time. If an episode occurs, call 911 right away.” She adds that any type of breathing issue merits an emergency call.

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Although there’s a certain stigma attached to head lice, attitudes are changing. “There is really no medical reason to keep infested children home from school,” says Dr. Nore.

Lice aren’t especially contagious – they can’t fly and they can’t jump. Lice are commonly spread via head-to-head contact, or by sharing things like hats and combs. “Younger kids tend to share these things more often than older ones,” says Dr. Nore. “If you notice frequent head scratching, check for lice right away. If you find them, treatment is a simple shampoo procedure.”

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Teach proper backpack carrying protocol

We’ve often seen kids hunched over because of their heavy backpacks, but that kind of physical stress isn’t necessary, and can be harmful. “Make sure the weight in the backpack is evenly distributed, use both straps, and be sure that there’s no gap between your child’s back and the pack itself.” says Dr. Nore. Oneshoulder carrying can cause muscle strain, and overloaded backpacks can contribute to muscle spasms and lower back pain. She offers a simple alternative. “Students should review the day’s assignments, and bring home only those books that will actually be needed that night. The rest should just stay in their lockers.”

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healthy lunch prep for kids Lunch is often the overlooked meal— barely a speed bump between morning and afternoon. Yet researchers have found that students who attend schools that contract with a healthy school lunch vendor score higher on state achievement tests.

Mini bagels, pita bread, crackers, or wraps cut in slices are easy to manage.

Fill ‘em up with something that provides protein such low-sodium deli meat or leftover roast chicken, sliced cheese, peanut butter, hummus, or beans; and add some crunch with carrot shreds or sliced cucumbers. If your kid’s the DIY type, package ingredients separately so they can build their own mini sandwiches at lunch time.

“A well-balanced diet provides nutrients that a child needs to supply energy for study and play, and to attain normal growth and development,” says Kim Campbell, MPH, RD, LDN, CDE, a diabetes educator with the St. Luke’s Center for Diabetes Education in Center Valley.

Prep ahead: Gathering items the night

Public school lunch must meet certain standards—they need to provide fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and non-fat or low-fat dairy. “But home-packed lunches can meet these recommendations, too,” says Campbell. “And they allow children and parents control over food choices and portion sizes.” Here are Campbell’s top tips on how to set up a healthy lunch box—and how to make it enticing:

Use time-saving foods: String cheese,

Strike a balance: A healthy lunch provides a whole grain, a protein source, dairy, and vegetables or fruit. It’s good to provide at least three different food group choices per meal. Look at choosemyplate.gov for details on food groups and lists. It’s often tempting to include a sweet treat, but it’s best to make this a small weekly option instead of a daily thing.

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before will save you some stress in the morning. Cut bell peppers, carrots, or celery (perfect for ants on a log!) when making a salad for dinner the night before. Slice up leftover chicken breast or another meat. Put some grapes, kiwi pieces, or a half cup of berries in a plastic container. Package it all up and grab ’n go in the morning.

hummus cups, yogurt, and fruit you don’t need to wash (like easy-to-peel clementines) make lunch prep easier.

Snack-size portions of edamame may be found in the frozen food aisle, which will thaw through the morning for a cold, healthy treat at mid-day. Baby-size lunch box peppers, which can be eaten whole, are also a smart pick.

“Depending on what study you look at, between 60% and 70% of the U. S. population is either overweight or obese,” says Leonardo Claros, MD, FACS, Chief of Bariatric Surgery at St. Luke’s Weight Management Center. “It’s considered a pandemic, and the U. S. is the most obese nation in the world.”

While being severely overweight is a health problem in itself, it can also aggravate or induce a laundry list of others conditions (known as co-morbidities), including high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, osteoarthritis, and body pain and difficulty with physical functioning.

Cassie Enderes, a 34-year-old mother of two who lives in Brodheadsville, can testify to that. She was afflicted with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder that can be complicated by obesity – and she was carrying 245 pounds on her 5’2” frame.

Both of her pregnancies were accompanied by the threat of long-term diabetes. “That disease runs in my family,” she says, “and I developed gestational diabetes in the third trimester of my first pregnancy.”

Gestational diabetes results when hormones from the placenta cause an increase in blood glucose that requires more insulin than the

pancreas can produce. The condition usually disappears after birth, and so it was with Cassie.

Six weeks after her son Landon was born, her glucose levels were normal.

But the condition reemerged at the start of her second pregnancy and required four doses of insulin each day. After her son Asher was born, Cassie’s glucose tests indicated she was on the brink of developing full-blown Type 2 diabetes.

“I didn’t want to be on medication for the rest of my life,” she says, and so she was determined to get rid of her excess weight.

Cassie’s children provided additional incentive.

Older son Landon is a nine-year-old baseball player, and five-year-old Asher loves playing soccer. “I got out of breath just from climbing stairs,” she says. “How would I be able to kick soccer balls or go on bike rides with them?”

But diets didn’t help, and neither did exercise.

She attributes those difficulties to her PCOS. “I didn’t metabolize food properly,” she says.

“I often told people I could get fat just from drinking water! And I was always looking at the scale – gain two pounds, lose one, gain two more. I could never get ahead.”

Cassie runs her own business, providing hair and makeup services to brides in the Poconos area, and works in a salon two days a week as a hair colorist. One day, a co-worker suggested a procedure she had undergone at St. Luke’s, which yielded amazing results.

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Formally known as a sleeve gastrectomy, the operation removes a major portion of the stomach. “We take out about 80% of it,” Dr. Claros says. “The stomach becomes long and thin; and because patients are able to eat much less food, weight loss is the result.” The procedure also reduces the amount of ghrelin, an appetite-stimulating hormone, produced by your stomach.

Cassie’s surgery was performed in 2015 and she’s still happy with the results. Within the first week, she shed 18 pounds. Just 10 days after the surgery, she was cleared to begin working out in a gym. Within five months, through diet and exercise, Cassie dropped 75 pounds – 31% of her original weight.

She’s maintained that weight loss through proper nutrition and exercise, and her PCOS and diabetes are gone. Her energy level has soared, and it’s much easier to play with her boys. “My confidence level skyrocketed,” she adds, “I gained a love for myself I never thought I’d have.”

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BY JENNIFER BRIGHT REICH Two to three out of every 1,000 children in the United States are born with a detectable level of hearing loss in one or both ears, and others may develop hearing loss as they grow older, due to infections or exposure to loud noises. And this is concerning, as hearing is extremely important to a child’s development—socially, emotionally, and cognitively.

That’s why children are checked often for hearing difficulties, including babies, who are screened for hearing at birth. Most pass with flying colors, and if they don’t, they’re referred to a specialist for more testing, says Jeffrey Bedrosian, MD, an otolaryngologist affiliated with St. Luke’s University Health Network.

But once their baby is home, how do parents know if their child isn’t hearing well? “The most common cause of hearing loss in babies six months to one year old is from fluid behind the ear drum, which happens when kids have recurrent ear infections; and this hearing loss is usually temporary,” says Dr. Bedrosian. So be sure to talk with your pediatrician if your baby is not doing the following: responding to loud sounds, turning their head to the sound of voices, or following simple instructions (once they’re old enough to do so).

As children grow, their hearing is checked often at school and at doctors’ appointments, usually at ages four, five, six, eight, and 10. Signs of hearing loss in children include: not hitting milestones in learning to talk, turning up the volume on the TV, having difficulties understanding teachers in school, frequently being inattentive or unfocused, or answering questions inappropriately.

If you are concerned your baby or child isn’t hearing well, talk with your pediatrician, who can conduct more hearing tests and hopefully put your mind at ease.

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BY JENNIFER BRIGHT REICH Bath, book, bed: It’s a tried-and-true nighttime routine for many families—and the book part is especially key for children’s development.

“No age is too early to start reading to your child—start as soon as you get home from the hospital,” says Elyse Jones, MD, pediatrician at St. Luke’s Allentown Pediatrics. “At this age, it doesn’t even matter what you’re reading—it could be a magazine!”

That’s because, even just hearing your voice and being close to you—regardless of the words on the page—helps build a crucial parent-child bond.

“Studies show that children who have been read to from the start show greater brain stimulation later in childhood,” says Dr. Jones. “It also helps establish reading as a fun activity, so it doesn’t just feel like homework once they’re in school.”

With toddlers, selecting board books with colorful shapes, different textures, and animals can expose children to a world of new vocabulary

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Mind Good and conepts. And allowing them to flip the pages helps develop fine motor skills, says Dr. Jones.

As kids get a bit older, involve them in the process of selecting books to help keep the routine enjoyable; and once they know how to read, ask them to start reading out loud to you, too, suggests Dr. Jones. “This develops oral communication skills and boosts confidence before they’re required to read aloud in school.”

Keep in mind, though, that reading should never feel like a chore. Don’t be focused on powering through a book—read slowly, pause to answer your chid’s questions, and go on related tangents or make up your own stories along the way.

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BY JENNIFER BRIGHT REICH Over the past half century, children’s free play time with other children has declined sharply, according to recent research. Over the same period, anxiety, depression, suicide, feelings of helplessness, and narcissism have increased sharply. It’s not hard to see the connection there. But why is play so important?

“Studies dating back to 1964 suggest that exploration, self-discovery, and imaginative play stimulate brain development and strengthen a child’s emotional intelligence,” says Melissa Carroll, Beginning School and Lower School Director of the Swain School in Allentown. “We see evidence of this in the classroom through a child’s ability to creatively problem solve, self-advocate, persevere, and self-regulate.”

“When four-year-olds engage in block play to build imaginary cities, they explore concepts of physics, while learning to communicate and work together.

When seven-year-olds experiment with recyclable materials to construct functioning snow sleds, they learn to calculate, problem solve, and to fail and start again. Play allows for space to experiment, imagine, and grow.”

So, how much play time should kids get? There’s no magic number, but probably more than they’re currently getting, says Carroll, who suggests taking many small “brain breaks” for play throughout the day. “When play is incorporated throughout the day, resilience and creativity instinctively become part of a child’s repertoire,” she says.

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“Play allows our brain to relax and break the cycle of worry that many of us get into,” says Eva Ritvo, MD, a psychiatrist and author of Bekindr. Definitely something most of us need!

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The Surprising New Fix for Low

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BY FREDERICK JERANT

Acute low back pain (with pain that emerges suddenly) can be debilitating because, unlike a sprained wrist, a painful back is hard to isolate from its surroundings. Standing, sitting, walking, twisting – the lower back is involved in all of it, and everyday motions can be agonizing.

Luckily, St. Luke’s Comprehensive Spine program is leading the way toward a simpler, yet highly effective, solution to acute back pain: physical therapy as the first line of treatment.

By avoiding unnecessary imaging, surgery, the use of potentially addictive medications, and other protocols, St. Luke’s Comprehensive Spine program can reduce the cost and length of care for patients, while reducing the need for prescription pain relief. The best part: You can self-refer. In Pennsylvania and New Jersey, patients have the right to be evaluated and treated by a Direct Access physical therapist for 30 days of treatment without prescription from a doctor.

“We’ve found that most low back pain is not associated with an underlying condition such as a ruptured disk or a tumor,” says Michael Abgott, MD, vice president and medical director of primary care for St. Luke’s Physician Group. “If we find no red flags during our initial evaluation, we often refer the patient directly to a physical therapist.”

Although the triage process is thorough, it’s possible that other situations will emerge during the physical therapy sessions. In such cases, the advanced spine care practitioner will temporarily discontinue PT while the new symptoms are investigated.

Prompt attention to painful symptoms can be a key to quicker relief, says Steven Kareha, DPT, PhD, director of the orthopedic physical therapy residency program at St. Luke’s. “Through research, we’ve found that many patients often go from provider to provider, and don’t get the care they need until months down the road. That’s frustrating for everyone.” He adds that quickly beginning a physical therapy program can save patients plenty of time and money. “If you start within two weeks of pain onset, you might save $2,000 to $3,000 over the course of a year.”

And it isn’t necessarily a long-term commitment. Dr. Kareha says acute pain can sometimes clear up after just a couple of sessions; other cases may take longer. Treatment plans are tailored to the individual, and the advanced spine care practitioner will develop a projected schedule during your initial consultation.

David Dapkewicz is proof of the program’s effectiveness. “Just before Christmas 2017, I woke with an incredible amount of pain in my left hip; it radiated down to my knee,” he says. “I had my right hip replaced 15 years ago and thought this meant the other side was starting to go.”

Over the next several months, Dave found that neither over-the-counter nor prescription pain relievers brought any relief. And the pain spread into his lower back as well. Dave’s internist diagnosed a sciatic nerve issue, and referred him to St. Luke’s Comprehensive Spine program. “We determined that a combination of hands-on techniques, effective repeated motions, and specific exercises would decrease his pain and help him get back to his normal life,” says Dr. Kareha.

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“I started treatment with Dr. Kareha the same day,” Dave recalls. “We scheduled twice-weekly sessions for the first two weeks, and then gradually tapered off. As we progressed, Dr. Kareha kept an eye on my pain and other symptoms; and when other issues emerged – a flare of pain in a different area, for example – he altered the program in order to address it.”

Dave’s pain was relieved without rigorous testing, without imaging, and without surgery. “I never would have given PT a thought before,” says Dave.

After his discharge, Dr. Kareha gave Dave a set of exercises to perform at home. “Our focus is on helping patients get better, and staying better,” he says. “These exercises are intended to decrease the risk of coming back for the same problem.”

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5 WAYS TO PREVENT BACK PAIN BEFORE IT STARTS 1) Keep your back and abdominals strong. Aim to do exercises such as planks, side planks, assisted crunches (with your lower legs resting comfortably on a chair) at least 2 or 3 times a week.

2) Gentle backs stretches can help prevent stiffness and injury. Consider starting every morning with a Cat-Cow yoga pose. Get on your hands and knees with a flat back. With each inhale, arch the spine and turn your gaze upward; with each exhale, round your back and turn your gaze downward. Repeat.

3) Always stand and sit up straight. Slouching can cause or exacerbate back pain.

4) Avoid heavy lifting. If you do lift something heavy, bend your knees and keep your back straight. This way, your leg muscles will do most of the work.

5) Get active and eat a balanced diet. If you are a healthy weight, you’ll have less strain on your back.

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GOT BACK PAIN? FIND OUT IF PT IS RIGHT FOR YOU. The first step toward admission for back pain is a brief, over-the-phone evaluation assessment performed by one of St. Luke’s Comprehensive Spine’s triage nurses. One of those nurses is Robin Gregus, who says the evaluation is a process of elimination. After getting basic information (what hurts, when it started, and so on), she asks several questions focused on more serious situations. “If a back-pain patient is experiencing trouble with urinating, has an unexplained weight loss, difficulty walking, or other conditions, we immediately refer them to their primary care physician, an urgent care center, or even for a surgical consult,” she says.

Replies of “no” to those questions indicates that the patient is a likely candidate for physical therapy – the first step toward recovery – and that happens about 80% of the time. Next, the nurse schedules a further evaluation with one of St. Luke’s advanced spine care practitioners to determine the best specific course of treatment. And because St. Luke’s maintains multiple physical therapy sites and numerous practitioners, patients can get the hands-on care they need without delays. “We want these patients to be able to return to their normal activities as soon as possible,” says Gregus.

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According to Timothy W. Miller, DPT, regional director of physical therapy for St. Luke’s University Health Network, many common injuries in young players include foot and ankle sprains, muscle strains, tendon injuries, and stress fractures. And while they may seem relatively minor, ignoring them can lead to more trouble down the line.

“If you skip treatment, or stop it too soon, you can easily re-injure yourself,” Dr. Miller says. And simply trying to play again when you’re not completely healed will hamper performance. Fortunately, the physical therapy program at St. Luke’s can help young athletes heal better and help them return to the field or court faster.

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“We have direct access to all the specialties in the St. Luke’s network,” Dr. Miller explains. “When you come in for an evaluation, we can start your physical therapy program right away – you won’t need to see a physician first. But if we determine that PT really isn’t appropriate in a given case, we can refer that patient quickly to one of our orthopedic surgeons or other specialists.”

The first step in a PT program is to evaluate pain, swelling, and range-of-motion. That info helps the therapist design a program geared to those particular symptoms. Stretches and other exercises address basic strengthening of damaged areas, as well as improving functional, day-to-day activities. “But we also concentrate on exercises important for particular sports,” says Dr. Miller.

“For example, a rehab program for a basketball player would include a focus on better running and jumping. We’d also show them how to correct imbalances and improper technique, and how to lessen the potential for future injury.”

Sticking with one activity means you’ll be working (and perhaps overworking) a certain group of muscles, sometimes at the expense of others, and that can increase the likelihood of injury.

To help prevent injuries in the first place, Dr. Miller suggests that kids play more than one sport when possible, even if they have their heart set on being a football or baseball standout: “In this year’s NFL draft, 29 of the 32 first-round draft picks were multi-sport athletes in high school.”

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BY STEPHANIE ECKELKAMP With soaring summer temps, it seems crazy to consume anything hot. So many of us turn to iced coffee to stay cool and provide that much needed morning buzz. But not all iced coffee is created equal. Cold brew coffee not only tends to have a superior taste, it may even be a bit healthier. For one, it’s less acidic than regular brewed coffee, which means it’s easier on the stomach. Less acid also means cold brew tastes way smoother, so there’s less of a need to load it with cream and sugar. But which cold brew reigns supreme? You could always make your own,* but if convenience is key, check out our review of four popular regional and national brews.

La Colombe Pure Black Cold Brew Because it’s steeped in steel wine tanks, free from oxygen, this cold brew has a smooth, round flavor from start to finish, with a subtle natural sweetness. Each can contains the caffeine equivalent of two cups of coffee.

Overall, it’s a close second to Backyard Beans.

Chameleon Espresso Cold Brew The screw cap is a convenience if you’re not going to finish your cold brew in one sitting; but in general, this brew falls a bit flat compared to the canned options. It has a strong, almost smoky flavor that’s still quite drinkable, but it’s certainly more acidic than others.

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But compared to the other brews, it’s significantly more acidic and bitter. It’s great with a splash of milk, but with a truly high quality cold brew, that shouldn’t be necessary.

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Backyard Beans Punch in the Face After steeping for 12 to 24 hours, this dark roast cold brew is infused with nitrogen and then canned. The result is a smooth, creamy, velvet-like texture and almost chocolatey taste, which is why it’s our top pick! Consider grabbing a can of this local brew at the Emmaus Farmer’s Market.

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When Catilin Bagenstone looks at a bushel of red winter wheat seeds, she sees bottles of vodka—630 to be exact. Of course, she’s viewing it through the eyes of a distiller at Eight Oaks Craft Distillers in New Tripoli. “We used this metric when our farmer was planting last fall to estimate just how many bottles of vodka we’ll yield in the future from one acre. It’s amazing what you can make with a little grain and water,” she says.

Now a main distiller at the field-toglass spirits-maker, this high-energy 26-year-old was studying healthcare administration at Bloomsberg University when she started working part-time as a bartender at the distillery, located in her hometown, in 2016. “Later they convinced me to jump in as a distiller. Our lead distiller, Logan Snyder—a friend since childhood and son-in-law of company co-founder, Chad Butters—taught me everything.”

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9:00 A.M. While Caitlin normally starts her day with a brainstorming session with Logan, there’s a monthly “crew huddle” with the full staff this Friday, keeping everyone up to date on the business. Next she fires up the 3,000 liter mash cooker filled with milled grains and water drawn from the same sources that supply Deer Park. “We like to start early because things get a little toasty,” since cooking continues all day. Winter wheat is used for vodka, rye for rye whiskey, and corn plus some the other grains, go into the bourbon.

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Everyone pauses for a midmorning meat-and-cheese snack, enjoying items purchased from Hartman’s Butcher Shop, a nearby family-run meat market that creates such products as jerky and landjäger sausage. “The fridge is kept stocked.” Refreshed, Caitlin spends some time doing research. “We need to see what the competition is doing, and learn how we can improve our current spirits and come up with new product to make in the future.” Two recent additions to the 10-product line-up incorporate the popular market trend of double casking— aging a spirit in a new barrel and finishing the process in a used wine barrel. Their Port Rye is made in a tawny port barrel and Pinot Bourbon in a pinot noir barrel.

This second stage adds complex, winelike flavor to the handcrafted spirits

12:00 P.M. In the tasting room, which offers views of the distilling process and its gleaming equipment through windows lining the back of the bar, a customer thinking about starting a distillery has questions— and Caitlin is happy to take time to give them some background on how Eight Oaks got started. However, anyone interested in learning about the distilling process can reserve a spot on a fullaccess guided tour.

1:00 P.M. Caitlin checks the brix level—sugar content—of previously cooked mash transferred to a fermentation tank and

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“The whole point of mashing is to get your sugar content up, and the point of fermentation is to get your sugar content down.” All of the spirits are double distilled, except for vodka, which is triple distilled. “Once this ethanol is removed on the first run, it’s considered stillage, and we like to give that to local farmers for their livestock. The cow and pigs—mostly the pigs—go crazy for the stillage.”

2:00 P.M. As the person responsible for production planning and material control, Caitlin prepares for a delivery of grain from Kevin Utt. With 50 bushels weighing 2,500 pounds, she uses a forklift to off-load the sacks. Afterward, she heads to the wildflower and botanical garden recently started at the back of the barn-like building to see how things are growing.

Then it’s back to the computer to place orders for goods such as bottles, labels, and molasses—used for rum—purchased from a Lancaster farm. After that, she’s back to more cleaning in the distillery if there’s time.

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GOOD TASTE

Pearly Baker’s AleHouse

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This long-time favorite destination of Easton’s Centre Square attests to the staying power of good food, good drink, and good company.

we love Warning: Non-meat eaters may need to avert their eyes form the passionate description of incredibly crave-worthy Pale Ale Braised Short Ribs (left). This cut of beef, richly marbled and deeply flavored, benefits from long, slow cooking for delectable tenderness and juicy succulence. A 7-ounce portion of meat, simmered in West Coast IPA, is presented atop roasted smoked cheddar potatoes enhanced with creamy Mornay sauce and topped with melted leeks.

A tangy bourbon blackberry barbecue sauce drizzled over the dish delivers a bold note of sweetly spiced flavor. The overall composition is a superbly comforting dish that puts a modern twist on tradition. A dry and hoppy West Coast IPA is the recommended pairing for this smoky-sweet entrée.

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While owner/founder Jonathan Davis describes Pearly Baker’s as “an urban craft brew house with a scratch kitchen,” he also adds that the downtown mainstay is difficult to pigeonhole. “It’s approachable, not pretentious,” he says. In a college town, patrons range from professors to students, and with a quarter-century presence on Easton’s Circle, this destination offers “generational appeal.” In short, the diverse clientele itself defines the warm and welcoming vibe. Live music several times a week contributes a rousing dose of energy to the friendly ambiance.

cheers Although time-tested favorite and seasonal cocktails, concocted with everything from local flowers to bacon— plus a carefully curated wine list available by glass or bottle—are always available, the stars of the beverage menu are regional brews. Ten to twelve of the 26 rotating taps showcase regional brewers focusing on quality, rather than novelty, including Weyerbacher of Easton, HiJinx of Allentown, Brew Works of Bethlehem, Evil Genuis of Philly, Saucony Creek of Kutztown, and Tröegs of Hershey.

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Q&A WHO IS YOUR NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF? Chef Ricky Heinrichs, who was mentored by Shawn Doyle at the Savory Grille, has been the multi-time winner of such notable area competitions as the Chili Cook Off and the Garlic Festival’s “Chopped” event in Easton, plus the Allentown Fair’s Iron Chef showdown. He relishes being part of the competitive Easton dining scene, believing that his fellow chefs work together to “keep standards high.”

WILL HE CONTINUE PEARLY BAKER’S FRESH-ANDLOCAL TRADITION? As a strong supporter of area farmers, Heinrichs meshes well with Pearly Baker’s long-standing ethos of locally sourced ingredients. “One of the reasons we brought Ricky on was because he has such a big appreciation of local farmers. Obviously, that’s something near and dear to our heart,” remarks Davis, who served as a board member

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for the Easton Public Market. “Local is fresh, and fresh is best.”

To exemplify this approach, each Saturday evening a “market fresh” special—created from whatever Chef Heinrichs gleans that morning at the Easton Farmers’ Market—brings guests a supremely seasonal dish inspired by his finds.

HOW IS THE MENU CHANGING? There will still be an all-day menu that preserves such favorites as distinctive burgers (including a Chipotle Black Bean version) and “totchos” (tater tot nachos!) with du jour toppings, while maximizing variety. Look for vegetarian offerings such as a Wild Mushroom Wrap, a tantalizingly garnished Garlic Hummus Flatbread, and a Tomato Pappardelle main dish with maitake and crimini mushrooms, and roasted garlic pepper crema, served with house-made caraway toast and pecorino Romano.

Gluten-free dishes include Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Madeira cream, roasted peanuts, apple slaw, and smoked salt; and Jameson Horseradish Wings. Other main plates encompass Chorizo Sweet Potato Gnocchi, BBQ Pork Cheeks, and Pan Roasted Salmon with toasted orzo and red onion tomato confit.

Modest pricing, with every dish on the regular menu under $20, makes dining at Pearly Baker’s an affordable indulgence.

WHAT ABOUT OPTIONS FOR CASUAL DINING? An expanded selection of small plates, emphasizing the sharing concept, runs a tasty gamut of culinary influences.

For example, Steak Tagliata features a 6-ounce rib-eye with potato hash, herb oil, and crispy onions; Chicken Confit Tacos incorporate pork belly, queso fresco, and grilled pineapple salsa with crispy wontons; and the chef’s signature Bacon Lollipops deliver over-the-top decadence with beer mustard aioli, root beer BBQ sauce, and crumbles of housebaked soft pretzels for mopping up every drop of deliciousness.

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DIRECTIONS Blanch Brussels sprouts in boiling water until tender. Drain and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, peanuts, salt, and pepper to taste. Transfer to a baking pan and place in an oven preheated to 325°F. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Heat a frying pan and add a half-teaspoon olive oil. When hot, transfer Brussels sprouts to pan. Pour Madeira wine into pan to deglaze, then stir in heavy cream and smoked salt. Reduce until mixture coats the back of a spoon. Remove pan from heat and whisk in butter. Add salt and pepper to taste as needed. Plate as desired and serve with apple slaw.

For the apple slaw: Whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and sugar. Cut the apple into thin strips and fold into mayonnaise mixture. (This can be made several hours ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to use.)

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INGREDIENTS • 2 CANS ARTICHOKE HEARTS, DRAINED • 8 OZ. HERB OIL (YOUR FAVORITE VARIETY) • 1 RED BELL PEPPER, MEDIUM DICE • 1/2 CUP MUSHROOM PÂTÉ (SEE BELOW) • 1 CARROT, SHAVED • 3 WATERMELON RADISHES, CUT IN HALF-MOON SLICES MUSHROOM PÂTÉ: • 4 OZ. CRIMINI AND PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS, DICED • 1 T OLIVE OIL • 1 TSP. FRESH THYME, CHOPPED • SALT AND PEPPER • 1 T BUTTER • 1/2 CUP HEAVY CREAM • 1/4 CUP ALMONDS, SLICED OR SLIVERED • 1/4 CUP DRY BREADCRUMBS

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For the mushroom pâté: In a sauté pan over medium-low heat, cook mushrooms in olive oil until tender. Add thyme and season with salt and pepper. Stir in butter and heavy cream and reduce until the sauce coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Transfer contents of pan to a food processor or blender, add almonds and breadcrumbs and process until ingredients are fully incorporated.

Transfer to a covered container and chill for at least eight hours.

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Kira Willey

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BRINGING MUSICAL YOGA AND MINDFULNESS TO UNDERSERVED KIDS IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY. If you ask children’s yoga instructor Kira Willey the career milestone she’s most proud of, the answer may surprise you.

The singer-songwriter has recorded four award-winning albums of children’s music and mindful moments, published a children’s book, had multiple yoga and mindfulness episodes air on PBS39, and heard her song “Colors” featured on a global ad campaign for Dell. But it’s a connection built with the staff and students at Donegan Elementary School in Bethlehem that causes a smile to inch across her face every time she talks about it.

She’s become something of a familiar face (and voice) at the school over the last five or six years. She’s done teacher trainings, benefit concerts, and brought her Rockin’ Yoga programs to the school. She’s featured Donegan students on her recordings. And breathing exercises from her “Mindful Moments for Kids” record are played across the school during daily morning announcements.

“I think I’ve made something of a difference in the culture of that school, and that’s something I’m really proud of,” Willey says, noting that it’s all because of the openness of the principal and staff.

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Principal Sonia Vazquez says she hears kids singing Willey’s songs during school and applying her lessons. “During this past PSSA testing, a boy in third grade put his pencil down and said, ‘I need to take a few bear breaths,’ and he did,” says Vazquez.

In the spring, Willey led a six-week after school program for Donegan students who’d had to leave their homes and extended families in Puerto Rico, following Hurricane Maria’s devastation.

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She’d talk about scenarios, like a student running through the hall and bumping into another. Rather than react with anger, Willey cautions students to pause, breathe, and consider the situation.

Maybe the student heard a sibling got hurt on the playground and he or she is running to get there, but didn’t see the student up ahead. “I can’t solve the kids’ problems, but I can try to help by giving them coping strategies,” she says.

“Mindfulness is all about paying attention with kindness.”

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Willey would also demonstrate five-finger breath, breathing in and out as she traced each of her fingers. “It only takes about five deep breaths for your brain to get the signal that everything’s okay,” Willey says.

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Mindfulness is all about paying attention with kindness, she explains. “It’s not very often that we pay attention to what’s going on in our minds and bodies,” Willey says. “And when we do, we’re self-critical.”

While the yoga portion of her lessons focuses on strengthening the body, the mindfulness part is exercise for the brain.

“Paying attention is a skill. We get told this all the time, but we don’t teach kids how,” Willey says. “When I ask kids if they ever get distracted, every hand goes up.

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Kira Willey It’s something she encourages her own children to do. The mother of three jokes that her kids have been “my guinea pigs, my backup singers, and involved from the get-go.” Bear Breath, for example — taking long breaths in and out while imagining you’re tucked safe and cozy in a cave — is how she’d get her own son to sleep.

In the 14 years since she started teaching kids’ yoga, Willey has watched her career unfold like a lotus flower. From working on albums and shows to training teachers, building school programs, and volunteering at her kids’ school, Willey’s schedule is packed. But that isn’t stopping her from taking on two new projects: playing fiddle in the bluegrass band Moonshine & Millet and starting a Pop-Up Choir with a charitable aim.

The latter is a “no-commitment, no-rehearsal” choir for grown-ups.

Participants learn a simple arrangement in 45 minutes and then record it, all while supporting a social mission. In February, a Pop-Up Choir brought in donations for Easton’s Third Street Alliance for Women & Children, which offers shelter services, child care, and activities for families in need.

Mark Your Calendars!

Catch a Kira Willey & Friends Rockin’ Yoga Concert at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 10, inside PBS39, as part of their Summer Jam. Can’t make it? Find all of her albums and mindful moments on her website, kirawilley.com/music; or watch Fireflies Musical Yoga for Kids at tinyurl.com/y76scloh.

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No matter which project she’s working on, Willey says it all comes back to music, movement, and mindfulness. With teachers, she encourages them to build music and movement into the rituals of a classroom. “Most kids don’t get enough movement,” Willey says. “Movement increases blood flow to the brain, makes students ready to learn, and helps them to focus.”

With students, she focuses on selfawareness and empowering them to practice mindful breathing exercises on their own. And she hopes her lessons extend beyond the classroom. “When a child says they went home and taught their parents to do Bear Breath, it’s just really gratifying to hear,” she says.

It’s proof that she’s using her passion to help students lead healthier, happier lives.

And that — more than any album or book or show — is what Kira Willey wants to be known for.

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Herman Winter says his business may look somewhat deceiving from the outside, but one step inside will reveal a blast of color, textures, and possibilities from one of the oldest forms of home decorating.

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H. Winter & Co. (890 N. Gilmore St., Allentown), a tile wholesaler that Winter’s father started in 1975, offers four showrooms dedicated to backsplashes, floors, and walls. Customers can tap into their creative imaginations by choosing colors, patterns, and textures with an expert design staff that can guide them through an endless mosaic of design options in domestic and imported porcelain tile from England, Spain, and Italy.

“My father was working for another tile company and decided to go on his own,” says Winter, who joined the company in 1986. “Making customers satisfied with a quality product at a fair price has always been our goal.”

There’s nothing high pressure, either, he insists, because “tile is a luxury, not a necessity. The first thing that can be cut in a house design is the tile.”

But once a homeowner decides on tile, it takes time and energy to work through selecting styles and grout, often the last part of the process that no one particularly enjoys, Winter says. “People don’t like grout,” he chuckles. “If I could get away without selling grout, I’d be the happiest man in the world.”

The tile business has changed dramatically since H. Winter & Co. opened with about two dozen colors to choose from and sizes limited to 4x4-inch and 1x1-inch tiles. It’s now expanded to 12x24s, 8x36s, and larger tiles.

“People are advised by their contractor to come in to make their choices. On their first visit, they’re just overwhelmed and confused,” Winter says. “We don’t push people; we understand that confusion.

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“There are thousands of possibilities in here,” he adds. “You can take a basic tile and change the whole complexion of the look by adding decoratives or glass pieces, or by changing the layout. It can change the whole look of a room.”

Using digital technology, multiple ink jet heads can mimic different surfaces, adding to the array of possibilities. “You can get different finishes on the tile to duplicate stone or hardwood and other looks, and every year it increases,” Winter says. “It’s really unbelievable what can be done with tile today.”

Tile can also be laid atop heating elements, so your wet feet have a warm place to land after stepping out of the shower on a frosty winter morning. “Tile is popular because it’s easy to clean, and it doesn’t stain or scratch (unless it’s a high-gloss finish),” Winter says. “But people used to reject it because it was cold to the touch. Not anymore.”

“It’s really unbelievable what can be done with tile today.”

While home builders may not initially include tile, it’s something that homeowners often turn to later on, Winter says. “A lot of our business is word of mouth. They come back later on to do a bathroom or a backsplash,” he says. “We have 13 employees, and our staff is attuned to new installation products that allow us to put tile where we couldn’t before. And they have a great knack for looking at ideas and concepts and putting them together. We have all the equipment, expertise, and products needed for a quality job. It’s been that way for nearly 45 years.”

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HOW LONG HAS TILE BEEN USED FOR DECORATIVE PURPOSES? The earliest documented example of tile dates back to 13th century B.C. as a glazed brick. Following its debut, tile was used in temples, swimming pools, mosques, and mausoleums. Shortly thereafter, small cut or broken pieces of tile were used to create larger, intricate patterns forming mosaics. Although the manufacturing process has greatly advanced with technology, some of the patterns you see today are inspired by these archaic designs and patterns.

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Painting the Town Red ...and Blue and Orange!

BY JENNIFER HAY

People have been painting on walls since the days of the cavemen, but only in the past few years have murals been making a prominent appearance in Easton. And the latest artist to grace an Easton wall with her art is the youngest one yet.

Madison Scott first became aware of the Easton Murals Project last year, when her visiting uncle saw its trademark “There should be a mural here” sign on a city wall and encouraged her to apply. When a call for artist submissions went out earlier this year, the teachers of her independent study art class at Delaware Valley Regional High School gave her the nudge she needed. “They knew this was a goal of mine to paint a large-scale mural outside,” says Scott.

The 16-year-old from Holland, N.J., completed a design for the 110-foot long, 6-foot high retaining wall at the corner of Spring Garden Street and Larry Holmes Drive, in sight of the Delaware River, and wrote an essay describing her concept.

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“it’s a tribute to the past, present, and future of Easton.”

Titled “Sipu,” the Lenape word for river, the design features a series of orange and blue mandalas that resemble waves. “I wanted a design that would incorporate mandalas and make it look like it was mine, and I thought waves would be perfect. It reflects on the Delaware. And it’s a tribute to the past, present, and future of Easton,” she says.

Scott submitted her design and essay with no guarantee that she would be selected. But the selection committee was quite impressed with her essay, “and we really loved the design on top of it,” says Amy Boccadoro, assistant manager of the Easton Main Street Initiative, which runs the Easton Murals Project in collaboration with Brick + Mortar Gallery owners Tom D’Angelo and Chaz Hampton.

The initial phase of the Easton Murals Project, which began in fall 2016, focuses on high-profile locales in the downtown area to bring attention to the program

and help raise funds. Eventually, the goal is to expand into the surrounding neighborhoods. The project connects wall owners with artists and helps secure the funding to make the walls come alive. “Most locations start with a mural request from the building owner,” says D’Angelo.

Scott’s mural, the project’s third to date, is on a wall co-owned by Clay Mitman of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and Tomias Hinchcliff of Genesis Bicycles. “Everyone sees it,” Scott says, adding that it’s visible coming across the bridge from New Jersey.

Scott started the mural in early May, working around her school and work schedule. With the help of family and friends, she projected the design on the wall, drew it out, and applied the various shades of blue and orange. The final, painstaking stage involved going over the black lines of the designs to bring her mandalas to the foreground.

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Her business success earned her the 2016 NAWBO Central Jersey Barbara A. Fuller SEED Award, presented to a New Jersey entrepreneur between the ages of 10 and 18. Scott, who will be a senior this fall, started her business as a freshman.

“Art has given me an opportunity to meet people I never would have met, to make business contacts, and to learn to speak to people, which is something other kids my age don’t always get to do,” she says.

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Generation Anxious

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Worries, nervousness, knots in the stomach—anxiety is a common and pervasive thread woven through the daily lives of millions of Americans. And according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, as many as one in eight children feel the effects of anxiety.

Countless fears cause anxious feelings for kids and adults alike, from insects to separation from a loved one to interactions with peers and bullies to bad weather. The symptoms of anxiety are just as abundant, often manifesting as worry, panic, phobias, fearfulness, social withdrawal, avoidance, or irritability.

Compulsive behaviors, stomachaches, headaches, and trouble sleeping can also point to anxiety.

“What most people who experience anxiety have in common is an overwhelming sense of unease and emotional discomfort in specific situations, usually triggered by a cascade of negative thoughts,” says Signe Whitson, director of counseling at The Swain School in Allentown and an international educator on bullying prevention and child and adolescent mental health.

“we have a generation of kids who are less independent and self-reliant–and thus more anxious.”

Across her 20 years of professional work, Whitson has noticed an undeniable rise in the number of young people facing anxiety. Technology may be to blame for some of this anxiety, as kids are more connected than ever and less apt to spend time playing, unwinding, and generally relaxing or allowing themselves to experience boredom.

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Parents suffering from anxiety can also deeply impact their kids. “When parents seem fearful, kids often get the message that the situation must not be safe,” say Whitson. “In their minds, they may think, ‘If my mom or dad—the person who keeps me safe—cannot handle this situation, it must really be bad.’ Their anxiety levels predictably rise when they see their parents worry…and just LE H I GH VA LLE YM A R KET P L ACE .CO M

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Parents can serve as role models remaining calm, never freaking out, and using coping strategies and skills to manage anxiety as needed, like exercise or deep breathing, says Whitson. As a parent, it’s also important to watch for signs that your child may need professional support, like changes in eating or sleeping patterns and withdrawal from activities they once enjoyed.

“When symptoms such as repetitive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, panic attacks, or reliving traumatic memories interfere with a child’s ability to function in school or daily living, it is time to consult a professional to help your child gain strategies and skills for managing their anxiety,” Whitson says.

Sometimes anxiety becomes so entwined in a person’s thoughts that it may seem like it’s unavoidable. Whitson sees knowledge as power, especially with very young kids. That’s why she teaches them what’s happening in their brains with “the worries,” as she calls them, and explains that everyone worries from time to time.

“Our brains have an alarm system and when we are in a dangerous situation, our alarm goes off to keep us safe,” Whitson explains. “Having an alarm in our brain is a really good thing—these alarms keep us safe by letting us know when danger is present. However, sometimes the alarms in our brain get a little overactive and make us think there is danger around, even when danger doesn’t exist. This doesn’t happen because our brains are broken or bad—it happens because our brains are powerful and active and want to keep us safe.

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“When we realize that a false alarm has gone off, however, this is the time for us to do one of two things—breathe or move.

Scientists have shown us that breathing and movement are the two best ways to turn off the alarm in our brains when it is being overactive.”

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The act of simply listening to your child and helping them feel heard and understood can go a long way, too, says Whitson. “Acknowledging a young person’s feelings and giving them the opportunity to put language to the uncomfortable experience of anxiety can make all the difference in their ability to cope and regain a sense of control.”

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