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 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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» May is Mental Health Awareness Month! |
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May 12, 2009 - 10:13 AM - by Vi
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 Cutting
Have you heard of “cutting”? If you have teens or pre-teens, you need to know what cutting is.
“Injuring yourself on purpose by making scratches or cuts on your body with a sharp object — enough to break the skin and make it bleed — is called cutting. Cutting is a type of self-injury, or SI. Most people who cut are girls, but guys self-injure, too. People who cut usually start cutting in their young teens. Some continue to cut into adulthood” (kidshealth). The practice of cutting is often associated with the Gothic or Emo culture, but kids from all backgrounds and social groups can be affected.
No age groups are immune either. Although most cutters start around age 14, people as young as 11 and as old as 30 have been known to cut (webmd). It seems that once they start cutting, some kids just don't know how to stop. The reasons kids cut are as varied as the kids themselves, but all are related to coping with strong, intense emotions that the kids do not know how to handle. These feelings include anger, sadness, rejection and isolation to name a few.
Getting help for this condition is critical. The earlier it is caught, the greater success for treatment. Treatments for cutting can include psychotherapy, medication, and in some cases, psychiatric hospitalization (mayoclinic).
So, how... [Read More]
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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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 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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» Boys as Socially Aggressive as Girls |
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Sep 21, 2008 - 12:40 PM - by Hoppy
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Boys as Socially Aggressive as Girls: Study
By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter
Boys are as likely as girls to be socially aggressive by doing things such as spreading rumors, gossiping and intentionally excluding others, says a U.S. researcher.
"These conclusions challenge the popular misconception that indirect aggression is a female form of aggression," review lead author Noel A. Card, an assistant professor of family studies and human development at the University of Arizona, said in a Society for Research in Child Development news release.
Card and his colleagues analyzed 148 studies that included almost 74,000 children and teens. The researchers said the belief that girls are more likely to be socially aggressive than boys persists among teachers, parents and others because of social expectations that develop early in life, which are fueled by movies and books that depict girls being mean and socially aggressive toward each other.
The studies included in the review were conducted mostly in high schools and looked at both physical and social aggression, which is meant to damage a person's social standing in his or her peer group.
The analysis of the studies also revealed that children who carry out one of the two types of aggression may be more likely to carry out the other type. This connection is seen more in boys than in girls, the researchers said.
Card and his colleagues also noted ties between both forms of aggression and adjustment problems. Physical aggression is related to problems like delinquency and... [Read More]
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