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» Welcome To University Of Mom! |
 We are a diverse group of women and men in all stages of parenting. We offer parenting information from moms and dads, single parents, blended families, step parents and adoptive parents. If you are already a parent or are expecting or trying to conceive, we are here to share, laugh, learn and graduate Parenting 101 with high honors! Come join the Parenting Board that has everything you need.
Our mission statement is simple. Supporting parents from all corners of the earth who are doing the most important job in the world; raising happy, healthy and confident children.
We believe in the importance of family and we also understand the need for a virtual night out when the children are fast asleep.
Visit our message board if you want to share ideas, ask questions, vent and bond with others who are walking along that same parenting path. Check out our book forum for the latest book reviews; our "Ramen Noodles" freebie forum for great giveaways; the arcade has every game you can imagine; don't miss out on our contests and competitions for your chance to win great prizes. We also have BLOGS!! Start your own or enjoy reading others!
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» Avoiding Seasonal Allergies All Year Long |
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May 11, 2009 - 9:12 PM - by Vi
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 There are several different things that can bring annoying and at times unbearable allergy symptoms. To avoid allergens first you have to identify the culprit. When trying to identify the cause of allergy symptoms the most commonly known allergens are looked at first. Identifying the cause of your allergies can make it possible to remove them and enjoy an allergy symptom free life. In this article we will be looking at common causes of allergies and how to avoid them in your home. Seasonal allergies are commonly a problem in spring, although they can also happen at other times of the year. This is because of the time that plants are pollinating. If you have seasonal allergies in the spring you are most likely allergic to the pollen in the air. Allergy problems in the fall can be due to the decomposition of leaves and other plants. The process can have an increase of mold spores as the last of the moisture in these leaves causes a breakdown.
Avoiding allergens is one way to keep from having problems with seasonal allergies. Pollens can be in the air and end up on your clothing, your hair and your skin. This makes it easy for you to inhale pollen, which will trigger allergy symptoms in many people. Avoiding areas that have many flowers that are in bloom is one way of cutting... [Read More]
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» How to Stay Connected to Your Teenager |
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Feb 21, 2009 - 3:58 PM - by Vi
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How to Stay Connected to Your Teenager
By Karen Vincent
 I have heard from countless parents how frustrated they become when they so badly want to help influence and shape their teenager’s life, however, their teen wants nothing at all to do with them. As a parent, how do you manage this dynamic?
This is very tricky for a few reasons. First, as the parent you are older, wiser and have often times had experiences from which your teen could benefit hearing about. Second, it is often difficult to just sit back and watch your teenager make mistakes that you could help prevent if they would just be open to your advice. Finally, and let’s be honest, sometimes you just want things done your way. It can feel really troublesome to have advice that you feel would benefit your teen and feel that no matter what you do or say they will not listen to you or take your advice.
One question parents should ask themselves in these situations is, “what am I really looking to do by giving advice in this situation”? The reason why I see this as such an important question is because often times it is less about really wanting to tell your teen what they should do and more about... [Read More]
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 Meet the staff - Vi |
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Nov 25, 2008 - 11:33 AM - by Vi
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Hi everyone! My name is Vi Monroe and I am a co-owner of Uofmom. I am a computer geek through and through and take care of all technical issues, upgrades, additions, etc on the site. Running UofMom with my best friend Sandy, is really a dream come true.
I am a mom to three wonderful kids; Johnny 18, Jordan 11 and Kaya 6. They are the joy of my life and I love watching them grow up. My kids and I have a lot of fun together; we enjoy sporting events, shopping, travelling or just kicking back in front of the tv. All of my kids are avid readers and so most of their allowance is spent on books .
Please feel free to contact me anytime if you have any... [Read More]
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» Student Of The Month |
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UofMom Student of the month
I am Colleen. I live between Cleveland and Akron Ohio. I have been married to DH Rob since 2001. We have a son who turned three in February. We also have an Alaskan Malamute dog, an american short hair cat, a mixed long hair cat, and a goldfish named Otto. I love reading, traveling, and anything that makes my son smile. We are suckers for pets too!
We asked colleenz a few questions and here are her answers:
Did you always know that you always want to be a mother? No - not until I was between 25 and 30.
What is your most challenging moment of the day? THE SCALE!!!
What is your favorite saying when disciplining your children? (PG rated of course!) You have to the count of three ...ONE...
How does UoM help you survive the day? It helps me laugh and know that I am not alone in my frustrations.
Funny Facts about our SOTM!
My dress size is 12, but I am working on it.
I use Crest, but not with the spin brush - that scares me.
Once, when I was fourteen I shoplifted candy with my friend Linda. We got BUSTED by the store security guard! Crafty Linda called her neighbor who pretended they were our parents and we got off scot free! Still - it freaked me out and I never did it again.
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» Article: Depression and Bullying |
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Feb 26, 2008 - 6:10 PM - by Sandy
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Bullying harms kids' mental health
A new study provides strong evidence that being bullied can cause children to develop depression
Internalizing problems are psychological problems in which negativity is directed inward toward the self, such as depression, as opposed to outwardly, such as conduct disorder.
This research "really supports the assumption or the belief that being bullied is bad for children's health," Arsenault told Reuters Health. And the fact that children were having these symptoms, which include frequent crying, fear of being alone, and stomach aches —at such a young age strongly suggests that they need help, she added.
Bullied children are known to be more likely to have anxiety, depression and thoughts of suicide, as well as to experience social isolation, Arsenault and her team note in their report. But the question of whether bullying itself is the cause of these mental health problems remains open. It's possible, the researchers explain, that bullying and mental health problems stem from the same risk factors, such as living in a poor neighborhood or parental neglect, or even that a child with mental health problems is more likely to draw bullies' attention.
To investigate, Arsenault and her team looked at 1,116 twin pairs from a nationally representative sample of twins born in England and Wales between 1994 and1995. By looking at twins, Arsenault explained, they were able to account for the effect of family... [Read More]
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