A Secret to Success as a Working Mom: Use Dresses to Stay Cool and Stylish in Hot Weather

Greetings from Chaton's World in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! My days often start with laundry, early-morning emails, and making my kids a hot breakfast. They often end with late-night homework checks, making Instagram reels, and appearing on Celebrity Court of Public Opinion. Somewhere in between, I’m navigating boardrooms, working towards deadlines, and immersed in the good, bad, and ugly chaos of motherhood and household management. As a working mom of three and a professional carving out space in corporate environments, I share my journey of balancing leadership with loving my family, and I sprinkle it with self-care tips. Here, you’ll find honest reflections, hard-earned lessons, and practical strategies for creating an authentic life that you enjoy. If you’re trying to do it all without losing yourself in the process, you have found your sister in the struggle!  Continue reading to discover some thoughts, hacks, and/or lessons that I have learned from navigating my world.

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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