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

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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.
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Wordless Wednesday: Mommy Time!

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"Mommy Time"


First, let me apologize for my delinquent posting. A lot has been going on in my world and I am just trying to catch up! (When the White House comes a calling you show up! Click here for more about that.) 


Now to the topic of this post. The above photo reflects, "Mommy Time". (My daughter wanted to make sure that everyone knew that she took the photo. So, now you do! :-)) My daughter declared that individual time with me is "Mommy Time"! Not very original, but it's catchy, right?! 


In any event, it caught on with the baby. So now it's a thing, at least in our household. 

It's generally their favorite time of day. I have to admit that it's mine too. I love taking one of my kids--embracing them, inhaling them, and then exhaling. My life isn't perfect. However, I am honored to live it. 

As a working mom, I have doubts about my childcare choices. I know that I know what is best for my children. However, I outsource their day-to-day care to others. If I added up the hours that others spend with my kids versus those that I spend with them, I'd feel even worse. Fortunately, lawyers aren't that great at math! That said, during those times when we have "Mommy Time", I am thrilled that my kids still think that I am the greatest. Friends who have other children tell me that this time won't last forever. However, you should know that I am treasuring every moment as long as it does--most days... :-)

Until next time, enjoy your world!

Question: What rituals do you have to make you feel better about working full time?





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