Hosted by: Reesa Morala, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.

In this heartfelt episode, Kelly Parker, mom of one and Marriage and Family Therapist, joins Reesa Morala, LMFT, to share her emotional journey through pre-eclampsia and having a NICU baby. Kelly opens up about the fear, frustration, and challenges of coping with a pregnancy complication and the struggle of feeling like her body “failed” her during this critical time.

As they discuss parenting challenges, support systems, and resilience, Kelly also shares her delicious Tiger Butter and 7-Layer Bar recipes—sweet treats perfect for lifting spirits and bringing families together.

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7 Layer Bars

INGREDIENTS:

1/2c butter (melted)

1 1/2c crushed graham crackers

1 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 6 oz butterscotch pieces

1 1/3c flaked coconut

1/2c chopped walnuts

1 14 oz condensed milk

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven at 350F degrees.

2. Grease or line with parchment paper a 13x9 baking pan.

3. Mix melted butter with graham crackers and line the pan.

4. Layer the following: chocolate, butterscotch, walnuts, and coconut

5. Drizzle condensed milk over the pan.

6. Cook for 30 minutes or until melted and slightly browned.

Tiger Butter

INGREDIENTS:

1lb white chocolate, broken into 1-in pieces

1c chunky peanut butter

1c (6 oz) semi-sweet chocolate morsels

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Place white chocolate in a 1 1/2q microwave-safe bowl.

2. Microwave on high power for 1-2 minutes or until melted, stirring periodically.

3. Add peanut butter and microwave on high for 2 minutes or until mixture is smooth and creamy.

4. Blend well.

5. Spread mixture into a 15 1/2x 1/2in jellyroll pan lined with waxed paper.

6. In a 2c microwave-safe measuring cup, melt chocolate morsels on high for about 2 minutes.

7. Scrape melted chocolate over peanut butter mixture and swirl through with a knife, or drizzle melted chocolate on top of mixture using a fine tip of a pastry tube to make stripes.

8. Chill until firm.

9. Cut into squares.

10. Store in the refrigerator.

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