THE WORKING MOM MAGAZINE (September 2020) by The Working Mom Magazine

THE WORKING MOM

MAGAZINE September 2020

Rainy Day Activities To Do With The Kids

Screen Time Active vs Passive Instapot Chill Dinner

In This Issue

• Dealing With Back To School & "The New Norm" • Rainy Day Activities To do With The Kids • Screen Time • Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder •Self Care

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Instant Pot Chili

YIELDS: 6 SERVINGS PREP TIME: 0 HOURS 15 MINS TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR 0 MINS

If there's one thing the Instant Pot does well, it's chili. The pot takes away all of the legwork of standing and stirring over the stove for forever. This is now our favorite chili recipe. It's so flavorful! Swap in different beans or use ground turkey instead. It will all come out delicious! The Instant Pot is able to give this chili it's deep flavor that is usually developed while simmering on the stove for a long time and sautéing the vegging in the pot help the flavor even more making the step worth it. INGREDIENTS: 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp. tomato paste 1 1/2 lb. ground beef 2 c. low-sodium beef broth 1 (15-oz.) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15-oz.) can re-roasted diced tomatoes 1 1/2 tbsp. chili powder 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. dried oregano 1/2 tsp. cayenne Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Shredded cheddar, for serving. Sour cream, for serving. Fritos, for serving. Thinly sliced green onions, for serving. DIRECTIONS Set Instant Pot to Sauté function and add oil. Add onion and cook until soft, 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute, then add tomato paste, stirring to combine. Add ground beef and cook, breaking meat up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 7 minutes. Drain fat, if necessary. Return insert to Instant Pot and add broth, beans, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, oregano and cayenne. Season with salt and pepper. Lock lid and set to Pressure Cook on High for 14 minutes. Follow manufacturer’s instructions to quick release, then remove lid. Serve with desired toppings.

Brown Butter Butternut Squash Pasta INGREDIENTS 1 large butternut squash, peeled, halved and seeds removed 1/2 medium red onion 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 lb. bucatini 1 lb. sausage, casings removed 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp. freshly chopped sage 2 tsp. freshly chopped thyme 1/4 c. shaved Parmesan

YIELDS: 4 SERVINGS PREP TIME: 0 HOURS 15 MINS TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR 0 MINS

Whether you're looking for a perfect dinner for your cozy night in or looking to impress that hot date, this is THE pasta. It's warm and cozy and filling, but not heavy. Break the sausage up into very small pieces and give it time to crisp up. It will make for the perfect bite. If you want to make it vegetarian you can totally skip the sausage. There's plenty of squash in there to fill you up!

DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 425°. Cut squash into 1/2 “ cubes. In a large bowl toss squash, red onion, and 2 tablespoons oil together. Divide between two large baking sheets and season with salt and pepper. Roast until fork tender and golden, 30 minutes, tossing halfway through. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add sausage and cook, breaking meat up finely with a wooden spoon, until golden and crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove from skillet and place on a plate to keep warm. Return skillet to heat and add butter. Cook butter until foamy, then reduce heat to medium-low and continue to stir until butter starts to smell nutty and turns a deep golden, about 4 minutes. Add garlic, sage, and thyme and cook until fragrant, 1 minute, then remove pan from heat. Add bucatini, sausage, squash, and ¼ cup reserved pasta water to skillet and toss to combine. Add more pasta water to help sauce come together as necessary. Top with shaved Parmesan before serving.

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Chicken Fajitas 101

INGREDIENTS 1/2 c. plus 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 c. lime juice, from about 3 limes 2 tsp. cumin 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper akes 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced 1 large onion, thinly sliced Tortillas, for serving

YIELDS: 6 SERVINGS PREP TIME: 0 HOURS 15 MINS TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR 0 MINS

DIRECTIONS In a large bowl, whisk together 1â &#x201E;2 cup oil, lime juice, cumin, and red pepper flakes. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to bowl and toss to coat. Let marinate in the fridge at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours. When ready to cook, heat remaining tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, 8 minutes per side. Let rest 10 minutes, then slice into strips. Add bell peppers and onion to skillet and cook until soft, 5 minutes. Add chicken and toss until combined. Serve with tortillas.

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THE GREAT SCREEN DEBATE ACTIVE VS PASSIVE Is all screen time bad? As moms we are constantly bombarded with what is considered "good" and "bad" for our children when it comes to..............well, pretty much everything!

The American Academy of Pediatrics has done extensive research on how screen time can negatively impact children of all ages, including how it can actually alter the growth of the brain. Scary stuff! And this is reiterated to us parents constantly. I'm not saying their findings are wrong but I do believe in moderation, like everything else in life, screen time

One of the biggest modern day issues when it comes to parenting is screen time. Kids these days are practically born with an electronic device in hand, and unfortunately our parenting can be used in beneficial ways.body abilities are judged on how we choose to text manage our kiddos exposure time on Add body text these devices. I am by no means here to tell you that screen time is bad or good or leave you feeling like a guilt ridden mommy as you think back to all the times you put a tablet into your child's hands......just today. I am a mother of 7 amazing kids but I will be the first to admit that I am the queen of using electronic devices as a "pacifier" to buy me time and peace for myself. If you have ever given your toddler having a meltdown your phone just to get dinner ready, you know exactly where I'm coming from.

61% of kids aged 12-15 are allowed to take their mobile device to bed.

To understand screen time better let me explain that there are 2 different types of screen time, Active and passive. Passive screen time, also known as "bad" screen time consists of watching TV and passive games --- games that don't involve problem solving or physical activity.

Active screen time "aka good" screen time includes --- educational games, games that nurture problem solving, active video games like WII/XBox Kinect, Facetime/video calls with family and friends, watching movies/shows with mom and dad and educational/Interactive videos and shows.

So remember the keys are using active screen time in moderation. I know! I know! You are probably thinking "but my child wants to play or watch their mindless nonsense stuff", my kids want the same. Use passive screen time as a reward for chores or good behavior. Example would be, for every chore or positive action completed the child earns 15 minutes of passive screen time to a maximum set by you, the parent. Great teaching opportunity!

Engaging With Your Child During Screen Time Can Create Memories Believe it or not but moderate use of active screen time does have benefits. These benefits include: - Educational value and school related homework and research. - Playing video games can improve motor skills and coordination. - Internet tools, texting and shared video games are easy and fun ways to socialize and communicate.

At the end of the day mom's know what's best for their child and some days will be more trying then others.................cue the screaming 3 year old while you are on an important phone call. What you choose to do is ok either way. Parenting is hard enough already without adding the constant fear that we are doing the wrong thing and negatively impacting our children.

Now, sit down, put your feet up and relax. Give yourself a well deserved pat on the back for being a great mom.

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Lemon & Buttermilk Pound Cake This buttermilk pound cake has a dense, moist crumb and bags of lemon avour to cut through the richness. Make it for afternoon tea or for a summer picnic Method Ingredients 125g butter, plus extra for the tin 200g plain our, plus extra for dusting ¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda ¼ tsp baking powder 200g golden caster sugar 4 lemons , nely zested (save a little for the top if you like) 2 large eggs, at room temperature, lightly beaten 100ml buttermilk, at room temperature ½ lemon, juiced For the syrup 50g granulated sugar 2 large lemons, juiced (use the lemons you’ve zested) For the icing 150g icing sugar, sifted 2-3 tbsp lemon juice

Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Butter and our a loaf tin measuring 22 x 11 x 7cm. Sift the our with a pinch of salt, bicarbonate of soda and baking powder. Beat the butter and sugar until pale and u y, then add the lemon zest. Gradually add the eggs a little at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix the buttermilk with the lemon juice. Fold the our mixture into the batter, alternating with the buttermilk and lemon mixture. Scrape the batter into the loaf tin and bake for 40-45 mins, or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Leave to sit for 10 mins, then turn out onto a wire cooling rack with a tray underneath it. Set the cake the right way up. To make the syrup, put the ingredients in a small saucepan and heat until the sugar has dissolved. Pierce the cake all over with a skewer then, while the cake is still warm, pour the syrup over slowly. Leave to cool.

Gradually add the lemon juice to the icing sugar and mix until just smooth. If runny, put in the fridge for about 10 mins – you don’t want it to set, you just want it become a little rmer. Pour or spread the icing over the cake (the bits that drizzle down the side will be caught by the tray under the cooling rack). This icing won’t set hard, but do leave it to set a little before serving. Recipe from Good Food magazine, July 2017

SELF CARE MOM'S NEED LOVE TOO! Self care is a tough thing to accomplish for many people let alone the many busy moms out there. Mom's have what seems like a never ending list of priorities, such as, work, children, a husband, and a whole home to care for. Self care often finds itself at the bottom of the list.

Listen here Momma's, self care should be number 1! If you can nurture, care and pamper yourself you will feel so much better on the outside and inside. A happy clear minded mom has so much more to give - you can't pour from an empty glass! Fill up your glass with these 6 simple self care ideas, to the busy working mom from the busy working mom.

1. Get Your Body Moving Whether you to exercise more often or just want to spice up your regular routine, choose activities that motivates you to exercise consistently. Take an outdoor yoga class. Sign up for a 5k race. Hire a professional trainer. Try Tai Chi. Buy a pilates DVD to do at home. But, add an element of fun, like having a dance party with your kids or going roller skating.

2. Feed Your Body Well Good food fuels your body, so make sure you eat and drink high quality ingredients. Some simple ideas to make healthy eating a habit are: Go vegetarian once a week. Shop at Farmer's Markets for organic produce. Cook from scratch more often. Drink water instead of soda. and take a few minutes to plan what you are going to keep in your fridge each week so you can make quick, healthy, easy meals.

3. Get Connected Don't let your busy schedule squeeze out time for family and friends. If weekly date nights aren't going to happen, then try to at least schedule some time to connect on a regular basis. Make the first Friday of each month date night, for example, or schedule a one Saturday morning a month coffee date with your friends. Make it a goal to invite neighbors over for dinner at least once a month - and plan on pizza and a movie with everyone's kids, so you don't feel the need to full-on "entertain."

4. Put Your Health Care On The Calendar You wouldn't let your kids miss their annual checkups - so don't let your own health fall by the wayside! Schedule annual check-ups, appropriate tests, mammograms, skin exams, pap smears, flu shots, and vision screenings. And get to the dentist for an annual exam and cleaning. Ignoring your own health can allow minor issues to become major problems.

5. Make Sleep A Priority Mom's often get sucked into the "get everythingdone-before-the-kids-wake-up" mentality. Research shows that chronic lack of sleep has adverse health consequences; increased appetite, which causes weight gain and increases the risk of depression, cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes. Things Addbedtime? body text Stay away from food, to avoid before alcohol, emotionally upsetting conversations and stimulants (such as caffeine and nicotine). Establish a regular bedtime routine and remember that the bedroom is for the three S's: sleep, sickness, and sex. (Hey, remember that?!!)

6. Stay Connected To Yourself As a mom, it's easy to lose yourself in the day-to-day routines of family life: car-pools, laundry, preparing meals, paying bills, cleaning, ect. Before you know it, 10 years have gone by and you're a shell of your former self. The antidote? Pursue hobbies. Journal. Meditate. Stay abreast of industry trends if you left the workforce. What brings you joy may change over time. "We are evolving throughout our whole lives and staying connected to our inner-most passions is what keeps us fully alive and joyful."

MONTHLY MOM HACKS 1. MONSTER SPRAY Do your ave kiddos who hate bedtime because they are afraid of the dark and those monsters who may be (but are de nitely not) under the bed? Well, you're in luck. Simply pick up a spray bottle from the dollar store, ll it with water and throw in some scented oils (Lavender can be very calming and help induce sleep). Label the bottle "Monster Spray" and let your little ones spray it around their room before bed time. 2. LUNCHES MADE EASY For this one to work, you need to take a section of your fridge and dedicate it to lunches. Every Sunday night, make enough sandwiches for the week. Place sandwiches in a Tupperware container. Now grab a few more containers and add in cut up fruit, veggies, chips, desserts, ect. Same goes for juice boxes or bottles of water. And guess what? Lunches are made for the week! Depending on the age of your kids, you can either gp through each morning and easily "make" their lunch in .02 seconds - but if your kids are old enough, then you are really o the hook. It's up to them! 3. CLEANING TOYS Ok, so you know those Lego's and action gures that pretty much live on your oor or in your child's mouth? Yeah, those are dirty. But have you ever thought to seriously wash them? Probably not. Here's a super easy way to get it done, take a mesh laundry/bra bag and place the toys inside. Pop that bag inside your washing machine and head out to run errands (it's going to be louddddd). When you get home, your kids will have clean toys! Everyone wins. Oh, and a side note: this works well with hard plastic toys (again, think Legos and action gures). I would de nitely advise against Barbies, dolls or toys with super small pieces in the wash! 4. FROZEN MARSHMALLOWS No matter the age of your kids, everyone experiences an "ouchie" every now and again. The problem with ice packs is that they are hard.......and they leak. So, what's a mom to do? Freeze marshmallows, of course! Place a bunch of large marshmallows in a ziplock and freeze. It's as easy as that. Next time your child hurts themself, simply grab the bag and prepare yourself for an easy, no-mess booboo xer.

5. PENCIL CASE IN PURSE Okay, no matter how old your kids are, it seems like they ALWAYS need something from mom's purse. Whether it be a granola bar, inhaler, gum, tylenol, a pen.........you name it, there's a laundry list of stu you seem to be carrying around for your kids. To make this stu easier to nd, place it all in a pencil case and write "KIDS" on it. This way you don't have to sort through every corner of your bag each time your kids ask for a Tic Tac. 6. SICK BUCKET When you have little ones, it seems someone is always getting sick at the worst times. So, in order to be able to act on the go, keep a "sick bucket" ready. Store items like chicken noodle soup, stomach medicine, Gatorade, fever reducers, and a thermometer in a basket or a bucket. The next time one of your littles gets sick in the middle of the night, you'll be ready.

RAINY DAY ACTIVITIES Being stuck inside due to inclement weather or even a pandemic can be extremely challenging. Here are 50 ideas to keep your stir crazy kiddos entertained. 1. Play board games. 2. Cuddle up with a big pile of books and read stories. 3. Bake. 4. Build a Lego village. 5. Prepare a picnic lunch, spread a blanket and eat at home. 6. Break out the Play Doh. 7. Play video games. 8. Have a dance party. 9. Decorate cookies or cupcakes. 10. Take digital pictures andtext make Add body a slide show. 11. Make a cardboard box puppet theater. 12. Put on a show with homemade puppets. 13. Make masks. 14. Make bird feeders out of recycled plastic food containers. 15. Have an indoor camp out with a tent and sleeping bags. 16. Make origami. 17. Make fun shaped pancakes. 18. Play shop. 19. Do science experiments. 20. Teach your kids to play checkers or chess. 21. Make popcorn and watch movies. 22. Make window decals or stained glass.

23. Bring out all the toys you never play with. 24. Fill the sink with soapy water and play with bubbles. 25. Make a house of cards. 26. Play dress up. 27. Do puzzles. 28. Organize photo albums. 29. Make shaving cream sculptures. 30. Play Go Fish. 31. Break open the craft box. 32. Build a blanket fort. 33. Play 21 questions. 34. Get out the playing cards. 35. Draw pictures. 36. Organize the play room. 37.Â Â Have a cleaning/organizing party. 38. Play pretend kitchen. 39. Make friendship bracelets. 40. Play musical chairs. 41. Indoor scavenger hunt. 42. Karaoke. 43. Start a paper mache project. 44. Organize a treasure hunt. 45. Set up an indoor bowling game. 46. Start to learn a foreign language. 47. Make a scrapbook. 48. Do some yoga. 49. Play Name that Tune. 50. Have a mini spa day and give everyone homemade facials.

THIS MONTH IN HISTORY

The Great Fire of London swept through the central parts of the city from Sunday, 2 September to Thursday, 6 September 1666. The re gutted the medieval City of London inside the old Roman city wall. It threatened but did not reach the City of Westminster, Charles II's Palace of Whitehall, or most of the suburban slums. It destroyed 13,200 houses, 87 parish churches, St Paul's Cathedral, and most of the buildings of the City authorities. It is estimated to have destroyed the homes of 70,000 of the city's 80,000 inhabitants. The death toll is unknown but generally thought to have been relatively small, only six veri ed deaths were recorded. Some historians have challenged this belief claiming the deaths of poorer citizens were not recorded and that the heat of the re may have cremated many victims, leaving no recognizable remains. A melted piece of pottery on display at the Museum of London found by archaeologists in Pudding Lane, where the re started, shows that the temperature reached 1,250 Â°C (2,280 Â°F; 1,520 K).

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