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Working Mothers Support Network
HistoryThe Working Mothers Support Network was created from a grassroots effort by OSU staff women in 2001. PurposeSupported by The Women's Place, the Working Mothers Support Network provides a bi-quarterly brown-bag lunch venue for Ohio State women (students, staff & faculty) to discuss and find support for issues related to work/life balance and work/life integration. Together, the group forms a university-wide bond and support network for women across campus who are actively contributing to the success of the university who have the common challenge of managing multiple priorities both at work and in their personal lives. To RegisterRegister on-line at http://hr.osu.edu/ohrd/training/index.asp 1. Click on Customized Events 2. Click on workshop title (see Calendar of Events below) 3. Click Register Me Now 4. Use your OSU username to log-in and follow instructions. Registration encouraged but not required. More InformationTo be placed on the Working Mothers Support Network email distribution list, contact Katie Purcell at kpurcell@hr.osu.edu. 2008 Calendar of EventsBelow is a current schedule of brownbag lunch topics planned for 2008. Please check back for updates. January 24, 2008 - Stranger Safety—from 12-1 pm, Gateway Bldg. Ste 430- DVD and open discussion about ways to teach your child to be aware of the dangers of strangers and tips on how to keep them safe.
March 13, 2008 - Choosing a Summer Camp for Your Child, from 12-1 pm, Newton Hall Room 198 Discussion facilitated by Jilaine Anderson, Director of The Department of Recreational Sports Age Group and Camps program. Parents can choose from a variety of camps for their child during the summer months, from science camp, to soccer camp, to day camp, and more. In this session, participants will learn to choose a camp program that best suits the parent and the child. Topics will include selecting a camp most appropriate for your child's age and interests, the questions every parent should ask about a summer camp, and tips to prepare parents and children in order to have the best camp experience possible.
April 8, 2008- College Preparation- from 12-1 pm, 400 Stillman Hall- Conference Room Discussion facilitated by Tally Hart. This workshop is designed to help prepare parents for the costs of college and will also address what you can do if you have not planned ahead or don’t feel financially ready for the costs of higher education.
June– Step Parents, Foster Parents and Blended Families—As we know the term “nuclear” no longer represents majority of American family units. Open forum discussion around the joys and challenges of being a step family, adoption family, foster family, blended family, and glbt family. Come and share your family stories and success tips.
July– Perfect Moms- Myth vs. Balance In today’s society, moms are under increasing pressure to do it all and the perfect mom or super mom syndrome is leading to increasing health problems. In this workshop we will discuss how to try to integrate work, life and motherhood.
September- Age appropriate advice for talking about sex with your kids. Discussion facilitated by. From telling toddlers about their body parts to talking with teens about S-E-X, this workshop is geared toward teaching parents when and what to share with kids at a variety of ages so that they will be ready with the facts when approached or “educated” by their peers.
October 7, 2008– ADD, ADHD, and Autism-- —from 12-1 pm, 155 Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute Discussion facilitated by Tom Fish, Phd. LISW, Director, Family & Employment Services, Nisonger Center. There are signs and symptoms around each of these disorders. Learn about detection, diagnosis and available treatments for children with ADD, ADHD, and autism.
November 5, 2008 – Simplifying the Holidays—from 12-1 pm, Gateway Bldg. Ste 430 Discussion led by Shannon Washington, Employee Relations Consultant, OHRC. The holidays are traditionally a time of presents and parties, decorations and dinners, but they can also be times of tempers and traumas, anger and annoyances. Join us for an open discussion about coping strategies to help you beat the stress in dealing with family and friends during the holiday season.
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