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COUNTRY SAUSAGE SOUP MEALS IN Monica's MINUTES Share your favorite recipe! www.facebook.com/mealsinminutes Monica's Meals in Minutes PO Box 68, Petersburg, IN 47567 mealsinminutes@pressdispatch.net FACEBOOK MAIL EMAIL By Monica Sinclair This fall weather is really putting me in the mood for soup. There are countless recipes out on the internet for soup. This week, I was emailed one that uses sausage, so I can't wait to try it. Not to mention, it only takes 20 minutes to prepare. Quick and easy are two of my must haves when cooking. Enjoy! INGREDIENTS • 3/4 pound bulk pork sausage • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth • 1 teaspoon dried thyme • 3/4 to 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed • 1/4 teaspoon pepper • 1 can (15 -1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained • 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained DIRECTIONS 1. In a large saucepan, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. 2. Stir in the tomatoes, broth, thyme, rosemary and pep- per. Bring to a boil. 3. Stir in the beans; heat through. Source: tasteof home.com YOUTH FIRST TODAY SCHOOLS SAFELY Reopening our By Jenna Kruse Youth First, Inc. Being a parent of a teenager is difficult enough without adding the stress of nav- igating a pandemic. A fter being stuck at home for several months, most teens are ready to stay in school, see their friends, and return to any sense of normalcy. As guidelines continue to change, here are ways you can safely support your teen during these trying times. It's safe to say that teen and adult wor- ries are very different. "I'd look stupid in a mask" and "I need to see my friends" might not be thoughts that cross your mind as an adult, but understand these concerns are vital pieces of a teen's so- cial development. It is important to remind yourself that your teen is living in a socially distant society as they are attempting to estab- lish their own identity and independence. Have a clear list of your expectations in- stead of reciting government-issued man- dates that they may not understand and are likely to ignore. Empathize and validate your teen's wor- ry and anger. Teenagers are likely to feel the weight heavily; it feels unfair that the pandemic has happened, that it is still hap- pening, and that life cannot yet return to normal. By validating your teenager's feelings, you grant them the opportunity to be open and expressive with their feelings. Try phrases such as, "You are right, this is unfair" or "I feel that too, but it's import- ant that we do what we can to keep oth- ers safe." Validating a teenager's feelings will make them more accepting of what- ever you say next. Your teen may feel frustrated that they have new restrictions placed on them when they have not been directly affect- ed by this virus. Help teens make the con- nection by outlining the increased danger for older family and friends. This helps students understand that your fears ar- en't far-fetched, and that what we do now makes a big difference down the road. You may also use the mask mandate and cur- rent restrictions as a way to teach compas- sion and the importance of keeping our- selves safe so we can keep others safe. If your student is going out with friends, incentivize them to comply with safe- ty measures. Let them know if they are willing to take safety precautions serious- ly, they will have more freedom to spend time with friends. Make safety fun by practicing what talking to a friend from 6 feet apart looks like. Allow them to pick out a cool mask in which they can express themselves, and sit down with your teen to create a list of outdoor places where they could safe- ly spend time with friends. Remind your student that your family rules may be dif- ferent than their friends' rules, but they are still the rules they must follow. During these trying times, it is import- ant to remind your teen (and yourself ) that even though we are in the middle of a difficult time, this pandemic, like other difficult times, will pass. Work as a team and keep communication open, factual, and honest with your student. Remember, what we do now will determine what will happen next. Jenna Kruse, LSW, is the Youth First So- cial Worker at Holy Rosary Catholic School in the Evansville Catholic Diocese. Youth First, Inc. B-10 Wednesday, September 30, 2020 The Press-Dispatch HOME LIFE TO ADVERTISE: Call: 812-354-8500 Email: ads@pressdispatch.net Visit: 820 E. 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