• Created on 11/9/10 by Mothering

Welcome to the Waldorf subforum Quote: The Waldorf subforum is a place to share resources, thoughts and questions about Waldorf education and the philosophical underpinnings of Waldorf education. Support threads are welcome. Questioning and differing points of view are welcome as long as disagreement is respectfully posted. MDC recognizes that there are critics of Waldorf education, as with all educational philosophies. This Waldorf forum is not the place for ongoing debate between critics and supporters of Waldorf education. There... read more

• Created on 11/9/10 by Mothering

  The Unassisted Childbirth (UC) board is a forum of support, respectful requests for information and sharing of ideas and experiences. While we will not restrict discussions only to those who birth without professional attendants, we will actively discourage individuals from posting with no sincere interest in exploring UC. Proselytizing against UC will not be permitted. Controversial subjects of discussion related to UC can be found elsewhere on the internet, and we invite you to seek out other venues for that purpose. While we wish to support women throughout... read more

• Created on 11/9/10 by Mothering

The Case Against Circumcision: The opinions offered at Mothering.com and MotheringDotCommunity are for informational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking care because of something you have read here. At Mothering, we focus on topics from a natural point of view. We recognize parents as experts and seek to... read more

• Created on 11/9/10 by Mothering

Hey folks, as I was cruising through here on a normal house-cleaning mission...I noticed many threads placed incorrectly. The Fertility Forum has several sub forums, which help get your questions answered and help us keep track of what is going on in here. Family Planning: trying to avoid getting pregnant, discussing birth control options, discussing child spacing - those threads should go there. TTC: Pretty self explanatory. If you are TTC, or gearing up to TTC, and have questions about your cycle, the HPT you just took, TCOYF, charts, cervical fluid, temps,... read more

• Created on 11/9/10 by Mothering

Motheringdotcommune is pleased to welcome you to our  Multicultural Parenting forum     The variety of family structures at MDC lends itself to the term multicultural. Our community is made up of many nationalities, religions, ages, colors, ethnicities, philosophies, affectional orientations, economic groups, lifestyles, and family structures. The intent of this forum is to be welcoming of all cultures and nationalities, everyone is welcome to offer support and delve into the vast issues that shape our familial experiences. We wish to host threads that are... read more

• Created on 11/9/10 by Mothering

Vaccinations: Quote: The opinions offered at Mothering.com and MotheringDotCommunity are for informational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking care because of something you have read here. At Mothering, we focus on topics from a natural point of view. We recognize parents as... read more

• Created on 11/9/10 by dawningmama

Welcome to the Arts and Crafts Forum! It is our goal to provide a supportive, fun, educational and inspirational environment for our members and guests. Per our User Agreement, please remember that there is no advertising or self-promotion allowed in posts: Quote: Advertising in discussion threads is strictly prohibited. Do not post to advertise your product, business, website or blog or in any other manner from which you would financially benefit. Advertising in signatures is only permitted with a Signature Advertising Package. Blogs... read more

• Created on 11/9/10 by Mothering

The list below is a work-in-progress with suggestions offered by MDC members and is no way considered exhaustive or all-inclusive. This list does not represent an endorsement or recommendation of any provider by MDC/Mothering, and we are not responsible for the accuracy of this information. We suggest that you contact the individual care provider prior to seeking treatment to ask questions specific to your child's care. If you have links you would like to recommend for this list, please contact the forum’s Moderator or an Administrator for their inclusion. Thank... read more

• Created on 11/9/10 by Mothering

The list below is a work-in-progress with suggestions offered by MDC members and is no way considered exhaustive or all-inclusive. This list does not represent an endorsement or recommendation of any provider by MDC/Mothering, and we are not responsible for the accuracy of this information. We suggest that you contact the individual care provider prior to seeking treatment to ask questions specific to you or your family's care. If you have links you would like to recommend for this list, please contact the forum’s Moderator or an Administrator for their inclusion.... read more

• Created on 11/9/10 by Mothering

Health and Healing: The opinions offered at Mothering.com and MotheringDotCommunity are for informational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking care because of something you have read here. At Mothering, we focus on topics from a natural point of view. We recognize parents as experts and seek to provide truly... read more