One Secret to a Working Mom Success: Celebrate the Seasons With Traditions

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. "Family traditions counter alienation and confusion. They help us define who we are; they provide something steady, reliable and safe in a confusing world."— Susan Lieberman   Traditions have a way of defining a family, provide stability and give hope. They are especially important for woking moms who spend so much time working to provide for their family that they may miss some of the "traditional" mom things like bake sales, volunteering at the book fair, and a host of actual and seemingly made up holidays.  They are also important for families trying to reinvent themselves in the wake of d...

Working Mom Reflections: Take Your Child to Work Day

Wearing a helmet

Last week was "Take Your Child to Work Day". My daughter came with me and had a ball. Those who planned the event truly when the extra mile to treat the kids with style. They had a tour, activities and experienced cutting edge technology. Now, all of the kids think we come to work to play and have that much fun every day!


Looking at equipment
Seriously, there are many challenges about being a working mom that I share often on this blog. Last Thursday though, my daughter thought I was a rock star because I was responsible for her having such cool experiences. And that was pretty cool!  




Finding her favorite books



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