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August 30 - September 5, 2010

Easy Spiced Catfish Recipe

This recipe is super-easy - I made it in less than half an hour along with the rest of my dinner and kids' meals. Catfish is a nice meaty kind of fish - it's small but packs great flavor, basically absorbing the spices you feed it without masking them. Fried catfish and cornmeal dusted catfish is probably the most popular kind of preparation. However, I tried to go lighter and use the spices, not the fat, to carry the dish. Soaking the fish in milk is a great way to get rid of the fishy taste (in case you didn't buy the freshest catch), but it's also a nice way to add volume. With Labor Day around the corner, grilling is in order and this recipe will easily turn well on the grill. Just place it on the tinfoil or grilling planks instead of the pan and use extra lemon.

Serves 2

Ingredients

4 catfish filets
1 cup skim milk
1/2 cup liquid egg whites/egg substitute
1/4 lemon
2 tbsp capers
1 tsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp cumin
1 tbsp kosher salt
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp olive oil

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Most of the moms in my mom group are putting their kids in preschool this fall. My son just turned 3, but I just don't think he is ready. Plus, I am a stay at home mom and I would like to spend more time with him. I feel a little pressured to start him in preschool but I am just so conflicted about it. Should I do it or not?
Samantha, WI

Answer:

Once your son starts kindergarten, there will be years of formal schooling ahead, so preschool is not a must. In fact, the focus of most preschools is not on education but rather on social skills. Kids learn to spend time together, to socialize and, most importantly, to sit in a circle for a few minutes of discussion or play time. Schools look for this ability to focus (stay in a circle) and that's where preschools help with this foundation of learning along with their peers and focusing on tasks. That said, if you have the time and patience, you don't have to follow the crowd into preschools. You can sign your son for some classes that many community centers offer these days - sports, music, art, etc. Virtually all classes have an element of circle time, so your son will have a chance to practice this much needed ability to focus. You will have to stay active - taking him to playgrounds or scheduling time with friends for play groups, so he gets enough interaction with other kids. You can absolutely create your own plan, it just requires a little more time. However, you will be able to spend more time with your son and will have the flexibility of your own schedule. And if you realize a few months down the road that preschool may be a better option, you can always join then. After all, motherhood is all about changes. Good luck!

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