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MEXICAN CORN SALAD MEALS IN Monica's MINUTES By Monica Sinclair My husband has recently discovered that he loves Mexican street corn. So, anytime we go to a restaurant that has it, he usually orders it. This week, I discovered a way to make a variation of it at home and help you use up some of the corn you have grown over the summer. It's not a complicated as I expected, so I will definitely be picking up the ingredients for it. Enjoy! INGREDIENTS • 6 ears corn • Kosher salt • 1/2 c. mayonnaise • 1/4 c. cotija cheese or feta, plus more for garnish • Juice of 2 limes • 2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for gar- nish • 1 tbsp. chili powder, plus more for garnish DIRECTIONS 1. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut corn kernels off cob. Add about 1/2" water to a medium saucepan and salt well. Bring to a simmer. Add corn, cover, and cook until corn is tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and pat dry. 2. In a serving bowl, toss corn with mayonnaise, coti- ja, lime juice, cilantro and chili powder. Season gen- erously with salt. 3. Top with more cotija, cilantro and a sprinkle of chili powder before serving. Source: delish.com YOUTH FIRST TODAY CREATING POSITIVE SELF-WORTH By Abby Betz Youth First, Inc. As a school social worker, I have worked with students of all ages in both public and private schools. I have found, unfortunately, that the majority of stu- dents are unable to verbalize what they like about themselves. Most students lack the ability to talk about positive conditions of self-worth. I recently did an activity with second grade students and asked them to think about things they liked about them- selves or what character traits they pos- sessed which were most desirable. Al- though this may be a tough concept for some students to grasp, most students were unable to name something about themselves that they liked, with the ex- ception of superficial or materialistic things, such as, "I am good at sports," "I like my shirt," or "I like my hair." It became evident that most children may not receive constructive feedback in the form of positive conditions of self- worth from their parents, caregivers, family, or friends. This saddened me, and I wondered, "What can we do to teach our children to love themselves for reasons other than being athletic or beautiful/handsome? " As imperative as this is for parents and caregivers to understand and prac- tice, it is equally as important for school staff to instill these skills in our chil- dren, as we spend a great deal of time with them every day. The following suggestions can help adults empower children and teach them to value their strengths. • Introduce positive conditions of self-worth at a young age. Simply telling your child, "you are impor- tant" can be the catalyst to promot- ing positive self-worth as they grow older. By incorporating positive af- firmations into everyday life, chil- dren will begin to understand how much they matter and recognize that their caregivers and teachers see them as worthy of their time, love, and attention. • Focus on the positive. Provid- ing praise and encouragement for achievements and good behavior in- stead of focusing on the negative or end-result can improve your child's sense of self. Including your child in the decision-making process in your family (depending on the situation) can also help a child feel empowered and important. This is equally as im- portant to practice at school as it is at home. • Allow your child to grow from their mistakes. Fostering a positive growth mindset in children by pro- viding reassurance that their abil- ities can improve over time helps reduce the pressure to be perfect. Teaching children that making mis- takes is okay and turning these mis- takes into "teachable moments" is a valuable learning opportunity. Kids will understand they have the power to problem solve and come up with solutions on their own. • Encourage extracurricular inter- ests or hobbies. Supporting your child's passions can help them dis- cover their own strengths and weak- nesses. Deciding what activity your The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, July 28, 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 PRICE LOWERED JULY 7, 2021 This commercial building was erected in 1987 and was used as a retail hardware store up until 2018. The build consists of approximately 4,448 square feet. The building is all open and has free span trusses that make the area open to any kind of use. There is an open fenced-in area in the rear, with a 24'x86' open three- sided storage building. 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