Easy Deviled Eggs While the kids hunt for Easter eggs in the yard, whip up this easy deviled egg recipe for a hearty snack that’s sure to satisfy any craving.
The Truth About Parental Guilt What Is It, and How Can You Cope?
Ingredients
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise • 2 tbsp milk • 1 tsp dried parsley flakes • 1/2 tsp dill weed • 1/2 tsp fresh chives, minced • 1/2 tsp ground mustard
• Salt, paprika, garlic powder, and pepper, to taste • 12 large eggs, hard-boiled • Fresh parsley, minced, and paprika for garnish
If you’re a parent, odds are you’ve felt guilty about something related to your kids. Maybe you still feel awful about that one time you raised your voice or worry that you haven’t done enough to encourage their dreams. These feelings are totally normal, but when they stick around 24/7, something called “parental guilt” sets in. Parental guilt is just what it sounds like: a crippling feeling of guilt related to parenthood. It’s particularly common among divorced parents, who worry about the damage their separation might cause their kids. According to psychologist and author Robin Grille, parental guilt is a “silent epidemic,” and there are a lot of reasons why it’s climbing. Here are just a few of them: • Thanks to advances in psychology, we know more than ever about how our kids develop and what they need. That makes it impossible to do everything “right.” • Therapy is on the rise, so more of us have looked deeply into our own childhoods and found toxic behaviors to avoid. • In part because of social media, we’re constantly comparing ourselves to other parents. As strange as it sounds, if you’re struggling with parental guilt, then you’re probably a pretty good parent. Feeling guilty means you’re self-aware and truly care about your kids. Here are a couple of things to remind yourself of next time the guilt swells, courtesy of Grille and psychologist Mary Widdicks: • Parenting is a work in progress, and no one is perfect! Every day is an opportunity to learn more and be a better parent. • You’re not alone. As the old saying goes, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Don’t hesitate to ask for help! • The word “should” sets you up to fail. Instead of hating yourself for not achieving the gold standard, inspire yourself by focusing on the benefits of acting a certain way or doing a particular thing. If you’re a divorced parent, your feelings are probably more complicated than most. Luckily, our team has helped hundreds of families take their kids through the divorce process, and we can help you, too! Visit SCFamilyLaw.com today to schedule a consultation so you can make sure, from a legal standpoint, you’re doing everything you can for your children.
1. In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, milk, parsley flakes, dill, chives, mustard, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and pepper. Mix well and set aside. 2. Cut eggs lengthwise and remove yolks carefully to preserve egg whites. 3. In a small bowl, mash yolks. 4. Mix mashed yolks with mayonnaise mixture. 5. Spoon or pipe the mixture back into the egg whites. 6. Garnish with fresh parsley and paprika. Refrigerate before serving. Directions
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