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...

The Strider Cup, A Great Activity for Toddlers and Preschoolers

My little Strider Racer 


Last year, I was honored to collaborate with Strider Bikes. They make balance bikes for kids and also conduct a race. The race was one of the coolest events that I've experienced. It was the first competitive event for my son and he loved it, even if he was lucky just to receive a participation medal! (Click here for more information about our experience.)

The race was a fun, family event. And although, I haven't been asked to collaborate with Strider this year, at least not yet, I wanted to share a link to the event so that you can register your kids and partake in the fun. I promise you, you and your racer will enjoy it. And the rest of the family will get to cheer for your little one. The link below has the calendar of races, the first one is on April 6th.

Enjoy!!!













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