• Last updated 5/14/12 by AdinaL

  Did you know you can buy and sell your baby and kids gear right here on MDC? It's true!!   We have several forums devoted to selling outgrown items and finding new things for your family. First is The Trading Post, located here: http://www.mothering.com/community/f/16878/the-trading-post There are subforums for the different types of items: Babywearing, Birth and Baby Supplies, Children's Clothing, Clothing for Adults and Maternity, Crafts, Diapers & Diapering Supplies, Homeschooling, Natural Home & Body Care, Household Goods and Electronics, Toys, Games,... read more

• Last updated 4/16/12 by AdinaL

  There are a lot of ways to stay connected here at Mothering, and keep up on your favorite topics, or with your favorite people.   You can Subscribe to Threads, Categories, Products, Articles (Wikis), Users, Brands and Tags.  You can see all of your subscription options by clicking on the Subscriptions link near your User Name in the upper left hand corner:   Once there you will see a list of all your subscriptions, as well as your options for them. You may change the frequency of each individual subscription, or remove a subscription:   Under this... read more

• Last updated 11/14/11 by Cynthia Mosher

Each group has its own forum and group page which will list the members of the group as well as a "Join" button to allow members to join. All content in all Social Groups is publicly visible, but only group members may contribute content and participate. For example, only members of the "Minnesota Natural Birthers" group can post in the "Minnesota Natural Birthers" group forum or upload photos to its gallery. How to Use Groups After you've started or joined one or more Groups, they'll show up in a box on your profile page. When you tag Groups, they can be... read more

• Last updated 9/6/11 by Cynthia Mosher

Social Groups Social groups are a new feature that allows forum members to create "clubs" to discuss topics of shared interest. This feature will allow forum members with similar interests to have a place to gather and share information, banter away, or to find other forum members in the same geographical area. Starting a New Groups   Groups are moderated by a Group Leader. A new Group request should be made by the person who wishes to serve the position of Group Leader. Group Leaders are responsible for upholding the integrity of a group to make... read more

• Last updated 8/1/11 by almadianna

  Welcome to the new Sex Talk forum! This forum was born out of the need to have a place where topics of an adult nature could be discussed. While the forums as a whole are meant to be safe for work and family friendly, we realize that many of the hardest aspects of "life as a parent" for many couples are of a sexual nature. So, as a warning, this forum may not be safe for work. What does this mean? It means that there will be discussions of a sexual nature which might get some in trouble if their workplace prohibits visits to those kind of websites. The forum... read more

• Last updated 4/3/13 by Cynthia Mosher

Have you come across abbreviations in the community forums that you don't understand? Well, this list should help explain a few things!   AF: Aunt Flo, menses, your period BBT: basal body temperature BOM: Billings Ovulation Method (see resources) BOMA: Billings Ovulation Method Association (see resources) BC: birth control BIP: basic infertile pattern BFP: Bold Face Positive/Big Fat Positive (pregnancy test) BFN: Bold Face Negative/Big Fat Negative (pregnancy test) CBFM: Cearblue Fertility Monitor CCL: Couple to Couple League (NFP teaching... read more

• Last updated 3/26/12 by Cynthia Mosher

We often get requests from students, researchers, and others who would like Mothering community members to participate in a research, questionnaire, study or interview they are conducting. We are glad to put people in touch with our community members; however, the topic should be of a Mothering interest and focus and not for a for-profit purpose. Persons interested on posting for this purpose may  post their request to up to five forums.   We do not host posts that are for a business or planned business interest. That type of posting can be acceptable in some cases... read more

• Last updated 5/9/12 by Peggy O'Mara

  Here's an explanation of our eight types of forum memberships:    New Member. When you first become a member of the site you will be given the "New Member" badge. You will have posting privileges but will not be given a signature privilege until you have been registered more than 7 days and have made 10 posts. Our signature rules are located here.     Member. Once you have been registered more than 7 days and have made 10 posts you will become a Member and will be able to place a signature; however, your signature is a place for your personal information... read more

• Last updated 7/1/11 by Cynthia Mosher

Are you a business owner looking for an advertising venue to reach your target audience? Whether you are just starting out as a small work-at-home business or you have an established larger company with products of interest to parents, Mothering has several advertising options for you!       Business Signature Advertising Industry Insider Display Advertiser Newsletter Sponsorship Custom Opportunities       read more

• Last updated 7/18/12 by Cynthia Mosher

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