A Working Mom's Secret to Success on Valentine's Day: Manage Expectations...

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Lady celebrating Valentine's Day at Eddie V's "To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance." - Oscar Wilde  Greetings from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Things have been busy. I am still a working mom of three, working full time who is trying to make a difference. I do a lot of things and try to be present so that I can learn from them. I share them on this blog so that we can learn together. Below are some thoughts, hacks, and/or lessons that I have learned from navigating my world. The roots of Valentine’s Day roots go back to St. Valentine, a priest in the early Christian Church known for his compassion and commitment to love. He was a defender of faith, hope, and kindness, reminding us that love is not just a feeling—it’s an action. And, this year I have learned that being free on Valentine's Day is better than living a lie. Valentine's Day, like Christmas, comes every year. However, unlike Christmas, Valentine's Day is about romantic love an...
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Raising Children Sometimes Creates Parenting Conflicts...

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Today was remarkably ordinary. I woke up early. It was later than my planned time, but earlier than the "OMG! How am I going to shower, comb my hair and appease my toddler in ten minutes?!"
 
There were two bright spots today. The sun was shining in Pittsburgh at least part of the day. Also, my toddler woke up before I left for work, which got my day off to a loving start.  Initially, she didn't want me to go to work, but I was able to bribe her into compliance with cartoons and Maria cookies. 
 
That's right, I bribed my toddler with television and sweets when I left for work... Don't judge me!
 
My work day was a series of meetings and projects. After work I met with my financial advisor to talk about how we can make a dollar out of fifteen cents. He also gave me advice about my blog.  He's a huge proponent of Wordpress and its plug ins.    I have to evaluate the costs and benefits of each platform and make a decision.  However, evaluation takes time...


Conflicts over parenting techniques. 


At home Andre and I had a debate/conflict/fight about child rearing techniques. I'm still not sure what bucket it falls in. However, I am sure that we didn't agree. He thinks that our daughter's strong will is an act of defiance. I think that she's still trying to make sense of the world. Our point of view greatly influences our parenting approaches. I work in conflict resolution so I understand the theory.  However, I'd love to hear about how more "seasoned" parents have handled parenting differences.

Where's Heidi Murkoff when you need her?! Perhaps instead of writing the sequel to "What to Expect When You're Expecting" she can write "What to Expect When You're Facing Jail Time for Strangling Your Spouse..."

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    vicky said…
    It's not easy aggreeing on child rearing techniques and approaches as we all come from different family backgrounds. But it is important for the children to be 'facing' a common 'front'. Maybe you should try each other's approach, one at a time and see who's right!? I have had endless such fights with my hubby as well!
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