Grow Your Groceries, Dementia Testing, Kids and Books

To battle food insecurity, grow your own groceries. Global food waste is equal to 1/3 of all available food. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian explains how you can save money, waste not, and eat healthy by planting the crops you enjoy. If you are trying to discern if your forgetfulness is normal or something more serious, you may need to see your physician for a cognitive screening. If you need something more, you’ll be directed to a specialist. Multiple tests may be necessary for a conclusion. If you want to build literacy skills in a child, give her a book. The first few months and years of life are critical opportunities to build connections in the brain that will last a lifetime. Reading is about the interaction between the reader and the child. The purpose of reading is to have conversations. Be the Star You Are!® is a literacy, arts, and culture charity that encourages reading from day one.