How to Parent with Cancer: Jamie’s Story Parenting Oct 8 Written By Reesa Morala <div class="video-caption"><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><em>Jamie Lauren shares her journey parenting with breast cancer, divorce, and resilience—plus a comforting family Mac & Cheese recipe.</em></p></div></div></div></div><div class="sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html" data-block-type="2" data-border-radii="{"topLeft":{"unit":"px","value":0.0},"topRight":{"unit":"px","value":0.0},"bottomLeft":{"unit":"px","value":0.0},"bottomRight":{"unit":"px","value":0.0}}" data-sqsp-block="text" id="block-2f849ba718b4b11d119e"><div class="sqs-block-content"> <div class="sqs-html-content" data-sqsp-text-block-content> <h2 style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Parenting With Cancer </h2><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Hosted by</strong>: <a href="/couples-therapist-murrieta-california">Reesa Morala</a>, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.</p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">In this episode, Jamie Lauren, mom of two and middle school teacher, joins Reesa Morala, LMFT, to share her powerful story of resilience as a parent. Jamie opens up about receiving a breast cancer diagnosis while raising young children, navigating a divorce, and becoming a single mother. She discusses the toll of treatment, the struggle to balance self-care with caring for her kids, and the resources and support she found along the way. </p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">As they explore parenting insights and stories of perseverance, Jamie shares her family’s favorite Mac and Cheese recipe—a comforting dish that brings everyone together during tough times. Discover how she found strength, hope, and love through adversity. </p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Subscribe, like, and follow for more inspiring parenting stories, helpful tips, and family-friendly recipes! </p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">💬 What parenting challenges have you faced? 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Let us know how it turned out!</p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Grandpa's Macaroni and Cheese</strong></p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong> </strong></p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong> </strong></p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Ingredients:</strong></p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Rigatoni Noodles </p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">1 can of Cream of Celery Soup </p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Small block of Velveeta (chopped)</p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Small block of White Sharp Cheddar Cheese (shredded)</p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Small Yellow Onion (chopped)</p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">3-5 Celery Stock (chopped)</p><p class="" 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How to Parent with Cancer: Jamie’s Story Parenting Oct 8 Written By Reesa Morala <div class="video-caption"><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><em>Jamie Lauren shares her journey parenting with breast cancer, divorce, and resilience—plus a comforting family Mac & Cheese recipe.</em></p></div></div></div></div><div class="sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html" data-block-type="2" data-border-radii="{"topLeft":{"unit":"px","value":0.0},"topRight":{"unit":"px","value":0.0},"bottomLeft":{"unit":"px","value":0.0},"bottomRight":{"unit":"px","value":0.0}}" data-sqsp-block="text" id="block-2f849ba718b4b11d119e"><div class="sqs-block-content"> <div class="sqs-html-content" data-sqsp-text-block-content> <h2 style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Parenting With Cancer </h2><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Hosted by</strong>: <a href="/couples-therapist-murrieta-california">Reesa Morala</a>, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.</p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">In this episode, Jamie Lauren, mom of two and middle school teacher, joins Reesa Morala, LMFT, to share her powerful story of resilience as a parent. Jamie opens up about receiving a breast cancer diagnosis while raising young children, navigating a divorce, and becoming a single mother. She discusses the toll of treatment, the struggle to balance self-care with caring for her kids, and the resources and support she found along the way. </p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">As they explore parenting insights and stories of perseverance, Jamie shares her family’s favorite Mac and Cheese recipe—a comforting dish that brings everyone together during tough times. Discover how she found strength, hope, and love through adversity. </p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Subscribe, like, and follow for more inspiring parenting stories, helpful tips, and family-friendly recipes! </p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">💬 What parenting challenges have you faced? 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Let us know how it turned out!</p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Grandpa's Macaroni and Cheese</strong></p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong> </strong></p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong> </strong></p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Ingredients:</strong></p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Rigatoni Noodles </p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">1 can of Cream of Celery Soup </p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Small block of Velveeta (chopped)</p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Small block of White Sharp Cheddar Cheese (shredded)</p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Small Yellow Onion (chopped)</p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">3-5 Celery Stock (chopped)</p><p class="" 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