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...

Appeal to Congress by Working Moms: Get Rid of Daylight Savings Time!

I made an "appeal" to Congress last year to abolish Daylight Savings Time. I ask all working moms to do the same.
 
We struggled to get up this morning. We went to bed at the regular time, but weren't prepared to give up that hour. I know that it's going to be tough until we get back on schedule. (Fortunately, it's a sunny day in Pittsburgh. So, there's hope to make this a great day!)
Any other families struggling with Daylight Savings Time? Perhaps we should get a petition going?!

Here's the link to the original post:

Chaton's World: A Mom's Quest for Balance in Stilettos: Appeal to Congress by Working Moms: Get Rid of Daylight Savings Time!

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