• Last updated 7/18/12 by Cynthia Mosher

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• Last updated 3/12/13 by AdinaL

Mothering Magazine ceased both print and digital publication in February 2011. Our community has moved to the web and we'd love your support for Mothering.com.    By becoming a Mothering Supporting Member, you help us share information and inspiration with a whole new generation of parents. Many of the ideas that Mothering pioneered in 1976--natural birth, breastfeeding, cloth diapers, baby carriers, healthy food--are now standard procedure for young parents. Help us keep passing it on.   To purchase a subscription, please click here.   Supporter Package... read more

• Last updated 11/14/12 by Cynthia Mosher

Registration Issues Why do I need to validate my email? I never got my email validation email! I forgot my password. What should I do? How do I change my user name, email address, and password? Why does registration require my Zip Code and Birthday for registration?   Using The Site Why can't I access certain forums like Co-ops, Parents as Partners or Talk Amongst Ourselves? Is there a way to see the site without ads? How do I report inappropriate ads? Who can I contact if I'm having a problem or need help? Can I Advertise... read more

• Last updated 7/31/11 by Cynthia Mosher

  advertise@mothering.com   Brand advocates are created through support of Mothering's niche communities. Mothering's communities are where natural-minded parents gather to discuss brands and products. Supporting brands are appreciated by these communities. Many of these members will naturally become your biggest fans. Fans of your brand influence others within the community and everywhere else: on and... 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 5/15/13 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 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 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 3/27/13 by pokeyAC

The Mothering community uses a number of abbreviations and acronyms that may be new to some, especially those new to discussion forums and/or attachment parenting and natural family living. We hope this list will help you decipher things as you read and participate in discussions. 1HT: One handed typing 2WW: 2 Week Wait, time between O and AF or pregnancy ABC: Artificial Birth Control ABF: Adoptive Breastfeeding ABM: Artificial Baby Milk (Formula) AF: Aunt Flow (Period Started) AIO: All In One (diaper and cover together) AP: Attachment Parenting API:... read more