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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!
 So, grab your favorite beverage, get comfortable and join us! This will be the only Parenting Board you'll ever need! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us:
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» Emotional Management For Single Moms |
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Feb 21, 2009 - 4:06 PM - by Vi
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Emotional Management For Single Moms - The Top 7 Tips to Help You Work With Your Emotions
By Louisa Chan
(Publisher's Note: Being a single Mom can wreck havic on your emotions. The information provided in this article will help you in bringing your emotions under control.)
Single mothers often find themselves experiencing heightened states of emotion as they try to make ends meet while taking care of family, work and the children all on their own. Emotions are powerful and you want to know how to work with them to your advantage.
Single moms often find themselves experiencing heightened states of emotion as they try to make ends meet while taking care of family, work and the children all on their own. Emotions are powerful and you want to know how to work with them to your advantage. Here are the top 7 tips for managing your emotions:
Tip 1 - Pen Down Your Emotions - When you feel emotions getting the better of you, pen down your thoughts and emotions. The physical act of getting it down on paper and reading it out loud help you process the emotions and things get clearer. You see why you are affected and understand what triggers to look out for as you begin to deal with the source causing you the stress.
Tip 2 - Nice Hot Cup of Herbal Tea - There... [Read More]
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» Relational Aggression: Mean Moms on the Internet |
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Sep 22, 2008 - 11:16 AM - by Hoppy
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 Relational Aggression: Mean Moms on the Internet
When I first became pregnant, in 1998, I was a novice at use of the internet. I did a search on information about pregnancy and ended up on a Message Board for mothers. I met some amazing women, some of whom are still amongst my closest friends. But, there can be a nasty side to mothers on line.
Relational aggression is described as any behavior that is intended to harm someone by damaging or manipulating relationships with others (Crick & Grotpeter, 1995). Unlike other types of bullying, relational aggression is not as overt, or noticeable as physical aggression. However, the effects can be long lasting. There has been much news about Mean Girls, made popular by the movie of the same name.
Proactive relational aggression is when behaviors are a means for achieving a goal. For example, a group of girls or women deliberately band together to try and hurt or embarrass another.
While relational aggression can take many forms, some of the methods include:
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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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» Getting Your Child to Sleep |
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Jan 01, 2009 - 8:28 PM - by Sandy
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 Do your children awaken you multiple times in the night? Do you lie with your children in bed until they finally fall asleep? Does your child slip into your bed in the middle of the night? Have your children's sleeping habits driven you to the point of madness? Have no fear! The Sleep Fairy is here!
One night after struggling to put my two and four-year-old to bed, I dragged myself sleepily down
the hallway for a moment to be with my husband who was watching the History Channel. I fell to the couch exhausted but waiting for my children to call me from their bedrooms anticipating the up and down of our nightly routine.
As I waited, I focused on the war story in front of me. It was about the prisoners- of-war in Hanoi during the Vietnam War. Some of the pilots who were shot down over North Vietnam were imprisoned for up to seven years. As they spoke of sleep deprivation, I found myself relating to their symptoms. They felt detached and confused, forgetful and out-of-touch much like I did after four years of sleepless nights. I felt breathless as I realized the prisoner-like state I was in as a parent.
One day, as I made my children’s beds, I came up with a magical idea that blended good psychology (reward systems) and parenting (loving encouragement). That night... [Read More]
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