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Focus on love and connection. Even when memories fade, love remains. Help your child recognize that hugs, smiles, and shared moments still matter deeply. Remind them: “Just being there helps. You’re making a difference.” Walk the journey together. Helping kids understand Alzheimer’s in a grandparent or relative is a process, not a one-time talk. With gentle guidance, honest conversations, and lots of love, your child can learn how to navigate this emotional journey with empathy and courage.
Remembering the Story That Stole My Young Heart National Book Lovers Day on Aug. 9 always makes me stop and think: I wish I read more. These days, most of what I read is for work: emails, documents, and reports. I don’t sit down with a good book nearly as often as I’d like. But when the topic of favorite books came up, one immediately came to mind from my childhood. Have you ever heard of “And Miles to Go” by Walter Farley? Farley is better known for “The Black Stallion” series, but “And Miles to Go” is different. It’s a true story, a biography of a horse born in Poland just before World War II. As someone who was a history geek and totally horse-obsessed as a kid, it was the perfect combination. The book traces the horse’s life through the chaos of wartime Europe. When Germany invaded Poland, the breeders at state-run farms tried to save their horses by walking them through the forest to keep them from falling into enemy hands. It’s a fantastic story about resilience, culture, and how deeply war and authoritarianism affect every part of life, even things most people wouldn’t think about, like a national horse breeding program. The pride they had in their horses and the lengths they went to protect them were incredible. I read that book so many times that I literally wore the cover off. It was such a compelling story, not just because it was about a horse, but because it brought history to life in a way I’d never seen before. The horse eventually made it to the U.S. and became a prominent figure in the Arabian breed here. I haven’t read “And Miles to Go” in years, but writing about it now gives me the urge to pull it out. It definitely still lingers in my heart after all these years, like all good books do.
Summer Chickpea Salad
Inspired by HowSweetEats.com
Ingredients
• 2 (15-oz) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed • 4 green onions, thinly sliced • 2 ears grilled corn, kernels cut from the cob • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered • 3 tbsp chopped fresh basil • 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
• 1/4 tsp salt • 1/4 tsp pepper • 3 tbsp olive oil • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar • 1 1/2 tbsp honey • 3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed • 1 lime, zested and juiced
Directions
1. In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, onions, corn, tomatoes, basil, and chives. 2. Toss well with salt and pepper and set aside. 3. In a small saucepan over low heat, add oil, vinegar, honey, garlic, lime juice, and zest. 4. Whisk until the mixture is warm and garlic begins sizzling. 5. Pour over the chickpea mixture and toss well to coat. 6. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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