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

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...

Working Mom Tips for Surviving a Cookout with a Toddler

Probably even more than other parents working moms value peaceful times with their children. Since our jobs pull us away from our kids and sometimes exhaust us making us more impatient than we'd like to admit, we need helpful tips to maximizing our fun and minimizing our headaches.

Once our kids become mobile they become more curious about the world and harder to control. That creates challenges for their already maxed out parents. Below is a link to an old post that provides working moms with tips on surviving a cookout with a toddler. The tips will serve you well throughout the cookout season.

Enjoy!

Chaton's World: A Working Mom's Quest for Balance in Stilettos: Surviving a Cookout with a Toddler in the Country: Memorial Day mean 'tis the season for cookouts. That brings up an interesting problem. What do you do with a toddler...
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