Lactation Spaces around main campus

Hi,
I know this post won't apply to you all but for those of you who are new moms, or just returning to work after having your baby, or have a colleague needing a clean, private, safe space to pump, I just wanted to remind you that we have several (24 to be exact) lactation spaces here on OSU's main campus. To view the list, you can visit http://hr.osu.edu/worklife/lactationrooms.pdf and if you would like to establish a lactation space in your building, don't hesitate to contact me and we can work through the details!!

thanks,
Katie

Kid's With Learning Disabilities

Hello Fellow OSU Mom's :)

Is anyone else out there dealing with a child with dyslexia? I recently found out that my eight year old daughter has this diagnosis.

This entire process of educational testing and setting up an IEP with the school has been emotional & trying for my family.

When my daughter becomes frustrated she has an emotional response or she completely shuts down and wont try.

Is anyone else going through this and what has worked?

I look forward to your feedback & suggestions.

Summer Nanny?

I work part-time and am looking to hire a nanny to cover the summer months.  I figure my six year old is not going to want to return to daycare and I can withdraw my younger son (who will be two) for the summer while paying a small holding fee.

I plan to enroll the six year old in a few weeks of camp so that he can have some structured, enriching experiences, but mostly, I'd like him to experience a bit of the "lazy summer" I have such fond memories -- sleeping in, riding bikes, going to the pool.

Ideally, I would love to hire part-time (three days a week).  Does anyone have any suggestions on how to hire a sitter?

Summer Camps for Kids

Hi all if you are looking for "camp" options for kids this summer, my work life website is a good place to look! Just go to http://hr.osu.edu/worklife/children.aspx

Have a great day and stay warm!

Camp Recky

Have any of you out there used Camp Recky as a summer care/camp alternative! I'm looking for some camp type options for my 5 year old son and have heard good things about Camp Recky but would love more feedback! Anyone??

Any other moms of twins out there on campus?

Hi ladies. I am a mom of a 2 year old girl and am expecting twins (girl/boy) in May. I am a member of the Columbus Mother of Twins Club already but wondered if there were any others in this group and/or around campus with twins. I will need to continue working at least 75% after the babies arrive (with a few months of time "off" of course) and was curious if there were others who survived/are surviving it! I'd love to chat and get any tips or advice on how to make this work.

Thanks!
Stephanie

Anti-Princess Reading List

Hi, ladies, and thanks to Katie for setting us up!

I was just talking about RAISING GIRLS with a fellow OSU soon-to-be working mom. She is determined not to raise any prissy, ready-for-princely-rescue offspring, and I remembered the "Anti-Princess Reading List." I'm posting it for all, courtesy Mommy Tracked.
(this is my first blog post ever, so I hope the link comes through...)

Laura

Hot Topics

Hey all, I have 3 boys ages 4, 3, and 2. So I  know the hot topics surrounding those ages, but I'd like to hear feedback from you all about the hot topics facing your children based on their age, grade, interest, educational needs. Please comment back about the issues you would like to discuss on this blog!