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

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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...
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Toddler Tales: Helping is Fun!

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Having the privilege of watching children develop is a real treat. I have so many posts to write about the cool things that my daughter has been doing. There are so many things to write about, but so little time.  It may seem like I am a full time blogger sometime, but I still have my "real" job. I also am involved in community activities too. Somehow I never learned to keep still!

Because I am so busy I am particularly excited about my toddlers new fascination.  She really likes to help. If I am cooking, she likes to help. If I am sweeping, she likes to help. This summer she has also enjoyed helping the neighbor with her gardening. I encourage her even though her help may not always be that helpful. I figure that fostering a helpful spirit will pay off in the end. With all of the things we have to do, each one of us have to do our part, even the kids! Don't judge me!!!

Any of you have any ideas about how to put kids to work?


Toddler helping the neighbor water flowers.


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K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy said…
Moo helps out by cleaning up her toys, making sure her shoes and clothes are in the right place and she likes to help take out the recycling. I've let her help out in the kitchen a few times with cooking or making punch. I think it's great to nurture kids desire to want to be helpful.

It encourages them to be responsible. So I say let her help on!
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Erika said…
So cute!
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