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AIR FRYER MINI CHIMICHANGAS MEALS IN Monica's MINUTES By Monica Sinclair I think all of my readers by now know how much I love my air fryer. I'm constantly looking for new ways to use it. Luckily, this week, while searching for new spring recipes, I came across an easy air fryer recipe that I am anxious to try. If you love Mexican food, you might want to hang on to this one as well. Enjoy! INGREDIENTS • 1 pound ground beef • 1 medium onion, chopped • 1 envelope taco sea- soning • 3/4 cup water • 3 cups shredded Mon- terey Jack cheese • 1 cup sour cream • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained • 14 egg roll wrappers • 1 large egg white, light- ly beaten • Cooking spray • Salsa DIRECTIONS 1. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasion- ally. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. 2. Preheat air fryer to 375°. In a large bowl, combine cheese, sour cream and chiles. Stir in beef mixture. Place an egg roll wrapper on work surface with 1 point facing you. Place 1/3 cup filling in center. Fold bot- tom one-third of wrapper over filling; fold in sides. 3. Brush top point with egg white; roll up to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling. (Keep remain- ing egg roll wrappers covered with waxed paper to avoid drying out.) 4. In batches, place chimichangas in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cook- ing spray. Cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes on each side. Serve warm with salsa and addition- al sour cream. Source: tasteof home.com YOUTH FIRST TODAY By Amber Russell Youth First, Inc. As a parent, I have recently been thinking about at what age it is appro- priate and acceptable to leave your child home alone. I've often considered it when I need to run errands for a cou- ple hours. My son is 9 years old. I have asked other parents and family members when they first let their children stay home alone. I found the answer varied a lot based on who I asked. Some people had very strong opin- ions on the subject and were certain that kids needed to be much older to be left alone. Others made me feel like I was crazy to even be worried about leaving my 9 -year-old home alone for 10 minutes while I ran to the store to buy the one item I had forgotten on my list. So who is right? I did some research and found that the answer varies. Only a few states have laws that specify a le- gal age to leave a child home alone, and they range from age 8 -14. Indiana, from what I can tell, falls into the "no specific law" category. There is no law or magic number specifying the right time or right age, but according to Prevent Child Abuse Indiana, there are some questions you should consid- er while making this decision. Is there a responsible adult available? Does an adult friend or family member live nearby? Or is there possibly a nice neighbor that your child is comfortable with in case they need help? Who can your child go to or call in case of emer- gency? Do they know how to call a fam- ily member for help? Does your child know emergency pro- cedures? Does your child know what to do and where to go if there is a fire in the home? Do they know where the first aid kit is and how to use it? What about what to do in the event of bad weather such as a tornado? Does your child regularly prob- lem-solve without assistance? For in- stance, what are the rules if someone rings the doorbell or a friend calls and wants to come over? What do they do if they come home after school and the door is open or they notice a window is busted out? If they are outside playing and a stranger tries to talk to them, what would they do? Can your child perform everyday tasks such as making a snack or making a phone call? These are necessary skills. Do they know their address and phone number? Is there a phone available for them to make an emergency call? Is your child comfortable staying at home alone? Ask them, and if the answer is "no," then now is not the right time. A child should feel confident and self-suffi- cient before being left home alone. The appropriate age for being left home alone depends somewhat on the child, their maturity level, and the length of time they will be alone. I know some 9 -year-olds that could handle be- ing home alone for an hour or two, but I also know some 12 and 13-year-olds that I would not trust. Make sure both you and your child are comfortable with your absence. En- sure they know the rules, what to do in case of an emergency, and who they can contact for help. Start with a small length of time as a trial (like while you run to the grocery store). If they will be home for more than an hour alone, make sure to call and check in. Amber Russell, LCSW, is the Youth First Social Worker at Pike Central High School and Pike Central Middle School in Pike County. Youth First, Inc., a nonprof- it 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 fami- lies per year are served by Youth First's school social work and after school pro- grams that prevent substance abuse, pro- mote healthy behaviors and maximize stu- dent success. To learn more about Youth First, visit youthfirstinc.org or call 812- 421-8336. When is it okay to leave a child HOME ALONE? The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, April 21, 2021 D-1 HOME LIFE TO ADVERTISE: Call: 812-354-8500 Email: ads@pressdispatch.net Visit: 820 E. Poplar Street, Petersburg Deadline: 5 p.m. on Monday This home has a lot to offer for the price. It has a new deck, shingles and soffi t were replaced 2 years ago. New back porch and stairs were installed to access basement. 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