Summer Reading for Busy Families
Audiobooks Inspire a Love of Stories in All Ages
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 byWords TakeWing 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 “TheWild 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 inhabitants, 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.
The Best Decision I’ve Ever Made Meet Katie, This Month’s Employee Spotlight
Sometimes, you need to take the wrong path in order to find the right one.A couple years back, after I’d spent some time pursuing a dental assistant degree, I felt uncertain about my career path and switched majors. For a minute, electro-neuro seemed more interesting, and I figured EKG testing would be a good, solid way to make a living. It didn’t take me long to realize the problem with my decision: An electro-neuro degree wouldn’t give me the opportunity to work directly with patients. I began to pine for the face-to-face contact that’s such a significant part of dental work, eventually becoming fed up and moving back into the field. Soon after graduating, I was hired at Nathanson Dental as a dental assistant, and I can say confidently that there hasn’t been a moment of regret about my decision to re-enter the dental profession. Going to the dentist can be a traumatic experience, especially for very young children. I love being able to be a part of the team that makes the process as personable and comfortable as possible. Not only that, but dentistry
offers the opportunity to truly impact people’s lives.We have patients who come in with a problem and leave our office feeling 10 times better. Really though, it’s the team I get to work alongside that makes it all worth it. Everything flows seamlessly in the office. If I look at a packed schedule in the morning, I freak out for maybe a second and then remember all the incredible people that have my back, and the worry melts away. Outside of the office, I love spending time with my friends, my boyfriend, and our three-year-old husky.The dog, especially, keeps me busy; I joke that having a husky in the house is like having five little kids running around. Entering back into the dental profession was one of the best decisions of my life. I’m looking forward to becoming a certified dental hygienist in the coming years, as well as the years to come at Nathanson Dental!
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