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MAKEOVER BANANA NUT BREAD MEALS IN Monica's MINUTES By Monica Sinclair If you are like me, you love banana bread. Unfortunate- ly, it's not usually on the menu when I am trying to lose weight. Luckily for me, I found a slimmed down recipe for it this week. I just happen to have some bananas in the freezer that I need to use up. I can't wait to try this, but I will still have to be careful not to eat the whole loaf in one sitting! Enjoy! INGREDIENTS • 2 tablespoons butter, softened • 3/4 cup sugar • 1 egg • 1 egg white • 2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4 medium) • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce • 1/4 cup honey • 1 teaspoon vanilla or rum extract • 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour • 2/3 cup whole wheat flour • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/4 cup chopped pecans DIRECTIONS 1. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar for 2 minutes or until crumbly. Beat in egg, then egg white, beat- ing well after each addition. Beat on high speed un- til light and fluffy. 2. Stir in the bananas, applesauce, honey and extract. 3. Combine the flours, baking soda and salt; gradually add to banana mixture just until moistened. 4. Pour into a 9x5 -in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with nuts. Bake at 325° for 60 -65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool. Source: tasteof home.com YOUTH FIRST TODAY 'My kid would never do that,' and other lies we tell ourselves By Brooke Skipper Youth First, Inc. We know our children mess up. They make bad choices, say unkind things, for- get to do chores. We know they are not perfect. However, when we hear about new trends in adolescent behavior, we foolish- ly think to ourselves, "Well, thankfully my kid would never do THAT." Adolescence is a time of exploration. Our children are trying to discover who they are, what group they fit into, what they like and don't like. As they explore they are inundated with messages from their peers and social media about so ma- ny different types of experiences, many of them risky. The areas of the brain that handle plan- ning and impulse control don't complete- ly mature until about age 25. So while adults may see a behavior that is unsafe and say "no thanks," teens don't always recognize the risk. Without that impulse control, teenag- ers are more likely to make quick deci- sions without thinking through the con- sequences. This is especially true when they see the behavior as something "ev- eryone else is doing." How can we become more obser- vant parents and keep our heads out of the sand? Staying connected with your child, knowing who and what they are involved with, and keeping yourself up- to-date about new adolescent behavior trends will help you recognize signs that your child may be engaging in unsafe ac- tivities. Below are some tips to keep you in the know. • Talk openly, talk often, and start now. Start having conversations with your child about topics like sex, sub- stances, and personal safety at a young age. Your child will know you are open to hearing what they have to say. Be care- ful that your words don't come across as a lecture. Instead, use open-ended ques- tions to allow your child to talk freely. Re- mind your child it is safe for them to come to you about any topic. • Have clear family values. What is important to you as a family? Does your child know what these values are? Make sure you are modeling family values and not just preaching them. Don't drink and drive, practice a positive online presence, and treat others with kindness. • Have clear rules and consequenc- es. If you wait for a situation to arise to put rules and consequences in place, you are waiting too long. Clearly define rules and consequences for breaking them. Take time to redefine these with your child as they mature and are ready for more responsibility. • Monitor your child's social inter- actions. This applies to interactions both in person and online. Know who your child is spending physical time with and who the parents are. Take time to moni- tor your child's social media and texting interactions, as this is where some of the most risky behaviors can take place. There are many apps available to help in both of these areas. • Be a safety net when it comes to peer pressure. If your child feels peer pressure to do risky things or is placed in a risky situation, you could help them think of ways to opt out. Develop a code word your child can text you that lets you know they need to be picked up immedi- ately. Let them blame you for not being able to go somewhere they do not feel comfortable. Help them come up with creative ways to respond when pres- sured. "My parents drug test me" can always work! • Be a constant presence through the years. We are sometimes fooled in- to thinking our teenagers no longer need us, a message that can be reinforced by their behavior. However, teens often need us even more as they navigate the world and are faced with difficult choices. Con- tinue to check in, stay involved, and stay available. Following these tips can help you be more aware of your child's behavior and increase your success as a parent. Turn- ing a blind eye or refusing to reevaluate our parenting techniques doesn't do any good. Remember, most parents proba- bly thought their child would never eat a TIDE Pod. Brooke Skipper, LCSW, is the Youth First Social Worker for Bosse High School in Vanderburgh County. Youth First, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening youth and families, provides 64 Master's level so- cial workers to 92 schools in 11 Indiana counties. Over 60,000 youth and families per year are served by Youth First's school social work and after school programs that prevent substance abuse, promote healthy behaviors and maximize student success. To learn more about Youth First, visit youthfirstinc.org or call 812-421-8336. B-10 Wednesday, Feburar y 10, 2021 The Press-Dispatch HOME LIFE TO ADVERTISE: Call: 812-354-8500 Email: ads@pressdispatch.net Visit: 820 E. Poplar Street, Petersburg Deadline: 5 p.m. on Monday Great hunting area located in a fairly isolated location. Mostly agricultural property surrounding the 16.83 acre parcel. Approximately 11 acres tillable. MLS#202039248 Looking for a country location? Great location with 2 acres located 3/4 miles from Union. Property has a pole barn, shed and poultry house. Three-bedroom, 2-full-baths single-wide trailer. Trailer needs some repairs. MLS# 202037056 This home has a lot to offer for the price. It has a new deck, shingles and soffi t were replaced 2 years ago. 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