Battling Isolation: Covid Newborn Lockdown + Fried Rice | Real Parents, Real Struggles, & Recipe Sharing

The Real Family Eats: Parents dishing on real parenting struggles and recipe sharing

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Sarina Chan, LMFT (she/her), mom of 1, 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. She talks about parenting during COVID pandemic and shares her Fried Rice recipe. Sarina opens up about her struggles with loneliness and isolation that was compounded by the fear of the state of the world and the impact that had during vital periods of this transition that could have benefited from having support. Make sure to subscribe, like, and follow for more recipes and parenting tips.

Have you tried the recipe or a challenge you've tackled? We'd love to hear from you in the comments!

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Fried Rice

INGREDIENTS:
Leftover cold, white rice (2-3cups)
2eggs (scrambled)
Diced Chinese sausage or Spam (pan-fried)
Frozen peas & carrot mix (1cup) OR frozen mixed veg (1c)
1/2 a sm. sautéed onion (optional)
Seasonings: soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame seed oil

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Defrost frozen veg in warm water & drain.
2. Scramble the eggs & chop into small pieces.
3. Pan fry meat & onion, set aside.
4. Heat 1Tbsp veggie oil in lrge pan, add rice & stir 2-3min, add in seasonings, about 3Tbsp each of soy, dark soy, oyster sauce & 1 Tbsp sesame seed oil.
5. Stir fry to coat all the rice, then add the rest of your ingredients.
6. Stir fry another 3 min.

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

Embrace Renewal Therapy & Wellness Collective: www.embracerenewaltherapy.com

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

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Disclaimer:

The content provided on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice or treatment. While we aim to share valuable insights and promote mental well-being, our discussions and content are not a substitute for professional mental health services.

The views and opinions expressed by the host(s) and guests are their own and

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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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