“Life is not about how fast you run or how high you climb, but how well you bounce.” —V ivian K omori
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Surviving Your First Post- Divorce School Season Parenting is already hard enough, but it gets even more complicated after a divorce. With summer ending and school starting soon, newly divorced parents are facing questions about how to best prepare their kids and work effectively with their ex. We’ve got some tips for those looking to survive their first back-to-school season as co- parents instead of a married couple. Coordinate in advance. Every school year has countless moving parts, and it’s especially difficult for divorced parents to keep track. So, it helps to put a plan together before school starts. Decide on a back-to-school budget, who will pay for different supplies, and who will do the shopping. Talk about parent-teacher conferences and how you’ll communicate about homework, field trips, discipline, or other school- related matters. And don’t forget to work out a schedule for pick-ups, drop-offs, and extracurricular activities. Present a united front. What any kid needs most after a divorce is to know that both parents still love them. That’s why we recommend that both parents be present on the first day of school. These milestones matter to kids, and putting aside your differences to be there for them will remind them that they still have a family, even though it looks different. It’s also good practice for graduations, weddings, and other life events. You will still see your ex — get used to it early. Be flexible. Remember, your kids are still figuring things out, too — and the new school season is a big deal. So, older kids might have opinions about their schedule or want to spend more time with friends they haven’t seen in months. And that means they might want to spend the night or weekend in a different place than you planned. We’re not encouraging you to throw your parenting plan out the window, but giving kids a bit of grace helps them feel in control and like their opinions are valued. And that can make a big difference when their world has been turned upside down. You and your ex are no longer married, but at least until your kids are grown, you’re still a team. Make sure to act like one. It might not be easy, but it could be the most important lesson any of you learn this school year.
Inspired by FoodNetwork.com
I ngredients
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1 cup flour, for dredging Salt and pepper, to taste
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4 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
8 oz mushrooms
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4-inch thick 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup Marsala wine 1/2 cup chicken stock
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2 tbsp butter
D irections 1. In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and pepper until evenly distributed. 2. Add chicken to flour mixture and coat all sides. Shake off any excess. 3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add chicken to the skillet. Work in batches if pieces don’t all fit in the pan. Cook each side for 5 minutes until golden brown. 4. Remove chicken to a platter. 5. Lower heat to medium. Add prosciutto to pan and sauté for 1 minute. Add mushrooms and sauté until browned, about 5 minutes. 6. Add Marsala to skillet. Let it come to a boil, then add the chicken stock and simmer for 1 minute. 7. Stir in the butter and add chicken back into the skillet. Let simmer gently for an additional minute, then serve.
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