• Last updated 5/15/13 by Monica S

Need help? You've come to the right place! This page has links to all the resources you need to get the most out of this site. FAQ All else being equal, start with the FAQ and see if your question is answered there. We've covered a range of topics, from how to change your password to details on how tags work.   Your questions may also be answered in one of our Tutorials: User Profile Tutorial - learn how to edit your User Profile, edit Your List, change your avatar, edit your Account Details, and change your password.  Forum Tutorial - learn how to... read more

• Last updated 5/15/13 by Melanie Mayo

For more than 35 years Mothering has been providing some of the most trusted parenting articles and resources found anywhere.   With topics ranging from natural birth and breastfeeding to family fun and eco-living, you're sure to find something to help you in your mothering journey. Discover our newest and hottest articles below!   Pregnancy and Birth   Baby   Recent: The Function of Joy in Pregnancy Untrue Assumptions about... read more

• Last updated 5/9/13 by Monica S

We are so glad you have chosen to become a member here at Mothering and we hope you find the helpful information and interesting discussions you are looking for.   This is a basic walk-through of the board features and where things are located to help you get acclimated, start reading and participating in discussions, and find a home here at Mothering.     COMMUNITY HOME ACTIVITY FEED MOTHERING STATS FEATURED SPONSORS FORUM HOME NAVIGATING THE FORUMS FORUM TOOLS SUBFORUMS STARTING A NEW... read more

• Last updated 5/9/13 by Monica S

For information about contributing your writing or images to Mothering.com please send a short query to Mothering's Content Manager, Melanie Mayo-Laakso, at melaniem@mothering.com. Please do not send unsolicited articles or images until your query has been reviewed. We will do our best to respond to your email within two weeks.    Requests for reviews of products or services can also be directed to the email address above.  read more

• Last updated 5/2/13 by Cynthia Mosher

Web Statement of Purpose    Mothering.com Magazine Terms of Use   MotheringDotCommunity User Agreement   Weekly Deal Terms and Conditions   Weekly Deal Terms of Sale   Weekly Deal Privacy Policy     Mothering.com is the website of natural family living and advocates natural solutions to parenting challenges. We host discussion of nighttime parenting, loving discipline, gentle weaning, natural birth, homebirth, successful breastfeeding, alternative and complementary home remedies, informed consent and many other topics from a natural point of... read more

• Last updated 5/2/13 by Cynthia Mosher

Mothering’s Mission   Mothering is a community for exploring and celebrating the philosophy of natural family living. This philosophy includes the ideas of instinctual and responsive parenting, sustainable living, and parental autonomy. Mothering was founded by mothers on the premise that parents are experts in regards to their own families. In the spirit of informed consent, we examine unexplored sides of an issue, including controversial subjects, in an effort to give mothers all the possible information available. Ultimately, natural family living is about... read more

• Last updated 4/24/13 by Monica S

Since 2001, Mothering.com has been a place for mothers to find answers, community and thoughtful discussion on all facets of parenting and natural family living. Today, with over 200,000 members and millions of posts with ongoing conversations, the site offers a wealth of information for every stage of parenting - from your pregnancy through sending your kids to college!   Here are just a few reasons to join now:   Meet Other Mamas Every one of us needs support and guidance from time to time and... read more

• Last updated 4/9/13 by Monica S

We have a team of talented, experienced, and amazing bloggers at Mothering. Read on to learn more about each of them!       Keya Chatterjee Beth Berry Marcy Axness Laura Grace Weldon Kristen Tea Sarah Clark Amy Lansky Savvy Homeschool Moms Brian Leaf Shannon Valenzuela Kelley Powell Ruxandra Looft     Keya Chatterjee   Keya Chatterjee is a Climate Change and Environment expert, and Director... read more

• Last updated 4/8/13 by Melanie Mayo

Community Manager Cynthia Mosher cynthiam@mothering.com   Assistant Community Manager Adina North adinan@mothering.com   Content Manager Melanie Mayo-Laakso melaniem@mothering.com     Advertising Information     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