Samantha Alloway, mom of 3 and Executive Director of the Arc of Illinois, talks with Reesa, our resident couples therapist for parents about their real parenting struggles. She is sharing navigating parenting challenges, the parent support and resources they found along the way, and any parenting tips they have discovered through their journey. While they chat parenting insights and stories, they are recipe sharing balancing parenting and family meals. Samantha talks about parenting an autistic child and shares her Taco Night recipe. She discusses her journey navigating advocating for her child's rights, even when doctor's wouldn't. Samantha opens up about her struggles with postpartum and battling thoughts of suicide.  Make sure to subscribe, like, and follow for more recipes and parenting tips.

Taco Night

INGREDIENTS:

1lb ground meat of choice

Taco seasoning 

Bag of Frozen riced cauliflower 

1/2c Chicken Stock

Crunchy Taco Shells

(Optional)

Ellis' twist - cooked chicken nuggets per bag instructions

Shredded lettuce

Shredded cheese

Sour cream

Diced tomatoes 

Bag of nacho cheese Doritos for crumble topping

INSTRUCTIONS:

Oil pan and brown meat

Season with taco seasoning

Add riced cauliflower and chicken stock. Simmer until cauliflower is cooked and sauce thickens

Dress tacos with desired toppings and serve.

• Host: Reesa Morala, MA, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 104709. Reesa is a couples counselor for parents providing therapy in person in Murrieta, CA and virtual couples therapy in California. Reesa, also, hosts couples workshops and parenting workshops worldwide.

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If you or your loved one is struggling with any of the topics discussed, here are some resources:

• The Arc of Illinois: www.thearcofil.org

• Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net/

• Suicide and Crisis Line: Text or Call 988

• Go to your local hospital or call 911

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