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Parenting Community Bulletin Board
Find answers to your questions, contact a moderator and learn about changes and updates on the Parenting community.
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Re: Cat naps &...
11-12-2009 3:36 PM
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Adoption
Are you adopting a child, just considering it, or have you adopted in the past? Check out this board to share experiences, tips, and support with others who are thinking about adopting or who already have.
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Re: need advise...
05-14-2009 2:33 PM
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All Natural Living
Chat with other parents who believe in living an organic, sustainable existence, making natural choices for their family and relying on nature to provide. Trade information, tips and find answers to your questions.
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Know Your A.B.C...
07-28-2009 5:31 AM
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Artists
Chat with other moms who are perfecting their art, whatever it may be. This board is for artists of all kinds: amateur or professional, musicians, photographers, painters, crafters and many more!
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Re: Anyone working...
10-28-2009 3:07 PM
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Bilingual Moms
This board is a meeting place for moms who are bilingual, those who would like to learn another language, or those with bilingual families.
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Re: Which language...
09-28-2009 11:15 AM
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Birth Control
A place to discuss different methods of birth control including the pill, the patch, rings, as well as natural methods, and get the scoop on the pros and cons of each.
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Re: I need help...
09-18-2009 2:16 PM
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Birthdays
The first few birthdays of your child's life are an important time to celebrate his or her incredible development. On this board, connect with other parents and share stories, pictures, and ideas for the big day to ensure your child's birthdays are truly memorable.
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Meghan's first birthday...
10-20-2009 4:42 AM
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Breastfeeding Longer Than One Year
While most women wean their baby around one year, many women choose to nurse longer. Join this board to connect with women who are continuing to breastfeed past their baby’s first birthday.
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Re: Too cute not...
04-26-2009 8:36 PM
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Children with Allergies
This board is for parents of children who suffer from allergies. Share specialized recipes, treatments and stories with other parents who are dealing with their child’s special allergy needs.
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allergy questions
03-02-2009 4:12 PM
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Behaviorally Different Children
Chat with other parents who have behaviorally different children, including ADHD, depression, and dyslexia. Share stories, information, support and tips.
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Re: Sensory Processing...
10-19-2009 6:39 PM
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Children with Special Needs
Raising a child with special needs can be a challenging, yet rewarding and fulfilling experience. Check out this board to chat with other parents of special-needs children.
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Re: anyone else...
11-10-2009 5:59 AM
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College Moms
Juggling school and a new baby can be a challenge. Connect with other moms on this board who are tackling college and share support and encouragement.
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Education for kids
11-13-2009 6:16 PM
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Cosmetic Surgery
Considering cosmetic surgery or have already had a procedure or two? Chat with other women who are thinking about going under the knife, as well as those who have already done it. Ask questions, get helpful information and discuss the pros and cons of cosmetic surgery.
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Re: Breast reduction...
04-06-2009 3:57 PM
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Daddy's World
Dads, this board is just for you. Share your special experience and unique perspective on fatherhood with other dads and dads-to-be. For helpful articles on fatherhood, click here. |
Re: Single Dad to...
08-26-2009 9:36 PM
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Debate Board
This board is specifically for those who wish to debate hot topics. Do not enter if you are easily offended, please debate with a good attitude, and treat each other with respect. This is for serious debaters only.
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Re: Abortion Left...
11-09-2009 3:19 PM
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Diabetics
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes or if you are a parent of a child with diabetes, this board provides a place for you to share your frustrations, advice, diet plans and hope for the future.
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Re: 2yo diagnosed...
06-22-2008 7:00 PM
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Divorcing and Divorced Moms
Going through a divorce can be overwhelming, stressful and emotional, especially when children are involved. Join other divorced or divorcing moms on this board for support, advice, and encouragement.
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Re: Not Divorced...
11-04-2009 1:26 PM
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Families Battling Cancer
If your family is one of the many with a spouse, child or relative fighting cancer, then you know how stressful and emotionally draining it can be. Chat with others on this board whose lives have been affected by cancer and find support, friendship and hope.
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Re: cancer
01-20-2009 8:47 PM
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Family Support
Need support during a family crisis? Is your extended family causing you stress? Talk to other parents on this board who are dealing with family issues and vent your frustrations, share support and find answers.
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Re: family crises
04-19-2009 8:16 AM
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Fitness
Whether you’re an exercise fanatic, struggling just to start a fitness routine, or fall somewhere in between, this board connects you with other moms and moms-to-be who want to stay active. Find other women in your area and start an activity group, get support and encouragement, or share tips for finding time for fitness.
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Re: Need exercise...
11-02-2009 1:30 PM
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Foster Parents
Meet prospective and veteran foster parents who have opened their hearts and homes to these special children. Discuss how to get involved in fostering, how to adopt, how to deal with the unique emotional issues and help new foster children adjust.
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Re: Working on it
06-08-2008 9:35 PM
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Four or More!
If baby makes four (or more!) in your family, you face a host of issues that first-time moms may not. Meet other moms on this board who are welcoming baby number two, three, four, or more into their lives.
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Re: Finally on the...
11-11-2009 3:22 PM
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Freebies and Frugal Moms
Share your free or discounted discoveries, get coupons and free stuff, swap deals and freebies among friends on this board. This board is not a place to advertise your products or websites.
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Cyber Monday Sale...
11-19-2009 12:49 PM
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Grandparents and Grandparents-to-be
Grandparents play a unique and important role in children’s lives. Meet other grandparents and grandparents-to-be on this board for advice, support, and tips for enjoying every second of your grandchildren.
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Transporting Triplets
08-07-2009 6:11 PM
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
According to the 2000 U.S. Census, more than six million children in this country under the age of 18 are living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives. Raising grandchildren involves a host of additional challenges, as well as rewards. Join this board to meet other grandparents just like yourself who are raising their grandchildren and find support, answers and friendship.
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Higher Learning Moms
This is a place to chat with other moms who are interested in or are currently furthering their education. Meet mothers who are going the extra mile by attending grad school, medical school, or law school in the quest for a doctorate or masters.
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Re: Any Grad. School...
10-22-2008 9:12 PM
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Homeschooling Moms
An increasing number of parents are choosing to educate their children at home. Join this message board to find information, tips, and advice from other moms who are homeschooling their children.
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Montessori for 1...
08-01-2009 4:43 AM
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International Parents
Meet parents from around the world on this board to share your unique stories and challenges, as well as cultural differences and surprising similarities.
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American Momma in...
01-24-2009 9:09 AM
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In the News...
Share local, national and global news stories and discuss the latest developments. Please cite article authors and/or sources in your posts.
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Swine Flu?
06-03-2009 10:37 AM
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Irish Twins
The term “Irish twins” refers to two babies who are born within one year of each other. Talk about a handful! Chat with other moms who are rising to the challenge of raising Irish twins and swap tips, stories, and encouragement. Our hats off to you!
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Re: Any other parents...
11-16-2009 5:45 PM
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Late Night Lounge
Are you lonely in your birth club late at night? Up with the baby and want someone to talk to? Suffering from insomnia and need to pass the time? Grab a cup of coffee (decaf if you're pregnant) and join the Late Night Lounge!
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Re: Sleeping in...
01-19-2008 10:38 PM
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Liberated Moms
This board is for women who are not limited by traditional, established, or authoritarian attitudes. Chat with other women who keep an open mind through all stages of pregnancy and parenting and make decisions based on their own education and intuition, not pre-conceived philosophies.
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Re: no posts?
03-02-2009 10:39 PM
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Loss of a Spouse
Find other women on this board who have also lost their spouse and share support, encouragement, and friendship.
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Re: Holidays
12-20-2007 7:05 PM
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Mainstream Moms
This board is for moms who follow more conventional styles of parenting. Share information, tips, support and stories.
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Re: Is this mean...
07-20-2009 1:55 PM
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Married Moms
Married with children is a full time job! Chat with other moms on this board and swap tips and stories, share frustrations and joys, and find friendship.
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Re: TELL ME WHAT...
06-22-2009 9:27 PM
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Military Moms
Raising a family in the military holds its own special rewards and challenges. This board can connect you with other women who are serving their family and their country.
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Re: where did my...
09-13-2009 10:36 AM
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Mom Chat
This is a general board for moms. If your birth board is slow or you just need to talk to other moms, this is the place to chat about anything and everything.
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Halloween Activity
10-30-2009 4:23 PM
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Mommies in Relationships
Chat with other mothers on this board who are in committed relationships but not married.
You can also take a look at your board's baby stats, a page created for you by your fellow board member, Jean! |
Re: Should we Wed...
02-10-2009 11:58 AM
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Mommy Media Book/Video Club
Chat with other moms about the book you’ve just finished or movies you’ve watched and find recommendations, descriptions and engage in lively discussions on books and videos. Read the latest book and DVD reviews on Mommy Media! |
Nancy Odell and...
06-01-2009 9:27 AM
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Moms Needing Sleep
Help a fellow sleep-deprived mother out! Share your frustrations and tips for getting more sleep with other bleary-eyed moms…or just keep each other company during the wee hours of the night.
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Suggestions to keep...
02-23-2009 1:30 PM
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Moms of Multiples
Having twins, triplets, or even quadruplets means more joy and more diapers to change, as well as special postpartum issues. Connect with other moms of multiples on this message board for support, encouragement, and tips.
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Re: Weaned/walking...
11-11-2009 2:34 PM
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Moms with Partners Away
Is your spouse or significant other out of town, on the road or overseas? Connect with other moms on this board who are temporarily on their own.
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OTR driver
07-28-2009 6:28 AM
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Mothers No Longer Having Children
Many women reach a point in their lives when they make the decision to stop having children. Talk to other women who have made this choice, whether for medical or personal reasons.
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Re: share your reasons...
06-26-2009 9:23 PM
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Mothers of Angels
Losing a child is a devastating experience, one that only another mother can fully appreciate. Join other mothers of angels on this board for support, encouragement, and sympathy.
To turn off your weekly newsletter, please click here |
Re: Angel Dates...
11-17-2009 3:45 AM
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Mothers With Illnesses
If you suffer from a serious, chronic illness, attempting a pregnancy may be a high-risk proposition. Connect with other mothers and moms-to-be on this board who are or were pregnant in the face of an illness.
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Re: Anyone here...
11-28-2008 8:21 PM
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Natural Family Planning
Many couples choose to forgo modern technology such as drugs or other medical devices to plan their families and opt for more natural methods. Find information, tips, and advice from other couples who are going ‘au naturel.’
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Gender Prediction
06-10-2008 12:09 PM
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Overweight Moms Support
Share encouragement, support, and friendship with other overweight moms on this board.
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Have you had your...
08-20-2009 2:02 PM
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Parents of Multi-racial Children
Chat with other parents of multi-racial children, and share advice, experience, and tips for raising the precious babies from the proverbial melting pot.
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Re: I need some...
01-07-2009 6:48 PM
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Parents with Terminally Ill Children
If you are a parent of a child who is terminally ill, meet others facing similar challenges and get support in this forum.
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Philosophy
What does it mean to exist? Chat with other parents on this board who are interested in investigating the nature of reality and banter about the principles of life.
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Re: Nostradamus
09-08-2007 8:58 PM
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Potty Training
Potty training can be an exciting, often frustrating, and sometimes humorous experience for both parent and child. Chat with other potty trainers and share tips, advice, ideas, and encouragement.
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Getting ready for...
08-13-2009 12:31 PM
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Prayers Please
Post your prayer requests here and read about those who have asked and received blessings from others. This board is open to all religions.
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Re: please help...
01-07-2009 11:39 PM
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Quitting Smoking Support
Trying to quit smoking can be a long and arduous process, but you can do it! Find support and encouragement from others on this board who are tackling their tobacco addiction.
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Stress is Killing...
03-29-2009 8:47 AM
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Recalls
Share information about recent recalls of toys, foods and other common household items and alert fellow parents about items they should avoid.
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Grand World Recalls...
11-18-2009 11:53 AM
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Recipes
Dying to share your grandmother's chicken noodle soup recipe? Looking for an easy but tasty chocolate cake? Post your favorite recipes or request one from a fellow cook!
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Garlic-Lime Shrimp...
08-31-2009 12:00 PM
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Relationship 411
Looking for relationship advice? Have a great tip for couples trying to work it out? Want to gush about your relationship highs or need to vent about the inevitable lows? Give and get advice or just dish all the details of your special relationship on this board. For expert relationship advice, click here. |
Re: Life after prison
11-20-2009 12:34 PM
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Same Sex Couples
If you are pregnant or a new parent with your same-sex partner, check out this board and share your experience, advice, and support with others who are parents-to-be or considering becoming parents with their same-sex partner. We strongly advise that only members of this message board post here. Any discriminatory remarks will not be tolerated and will result in the subscriber’s immediate removal from ParentingWeekly.
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Hello?
11-14-2008 12:56 PM
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Single Grandparents
Whether you’re single and loving it or looking for that special someone, check out this board to find other grandparents who are single just like you!
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Single Parents
Single parenting can be a challenge, but you are not alone. Join other parents on this board who are facing single parenthood and share encouragement, tips, advice, and support.
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Re: Brandon Smith
09-26-2009 11:58 AM
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Sleep Issues
Getting a child to sleep through the night is a common challenge for parents, starting with the first night home from the hospital. Find tips for getting your child to fall asleep and stay asleep and share your success stories with other parents on this board.
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8 months old and...
11-13-2009 12:47 PM
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Stay-at-Home Parents
Take a break from the baby-talk for a little while and chat with other parents who stay at home with their children. Share tips, advice, and encouragement on the world’s toughest – but most rewarding – job.
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Re: moving from...
10-01-2008 9:08 AM
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Step-Parents
Being a step-parent is a unique and sometimes difficult role. Connect with other step-parents on this board and swap experiences, encouragement, and advice for raising step-children.
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Help w/my step-child...
10-21-2009 7:14 AM
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Survivors
This forum is for women who have survived a traumatic experience. Near death experiences, victim scenarios, mental breakdown... tell others how you survived and continue to cope.
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Re: Forgiveness...
08-18-2008 6:26 PM
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Teaching Toddlers
Meet other parents who are working with their toddlers to enhance their skills and knowledge and share stories, ideas for activities, and teaching methods.
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Re: Discipline?...
06-23-2009 11:02 AM
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Teenage Moms
If you’re a teenager and pregnant or already a mom, check out this board to connect with other young mothers and moms-to-be for friendship, support, and encouragement.
You can also take a look at your board's baby stats, a page created for you by your fellow board member, Megan! |
Class Project
07-20-2009 8:56 PM
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Tips from Other Moms
No one knows how to help a mom in need like another mom. Share your unique wisdom, advice, and experience with other moms and moms-to-be.
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Re: shortchanged...
10-17-2009 2:09 PM
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Weight Loss Support
If you are fighting to drop that stubborn baby-weight and need a little support from those who are fighting the same battle, check out this message board for a little encouragement, advice, and friendship.
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Re: what is your...
03-18-2009 6:48 AM
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Working from Home
Connect with other working-from-home parents who are business owners, artisans, or just working remotely. Share tips on scheduling and organizing and discuss the unique issues related to working from home, including taxes, staying fit, cutting costs, staying focused, and setting up a home office. This is not a board to share your company's information or promote your business.
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Re: What do you
07-22-2009 9:38 PM
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Working Moms
As if raising a family isn’t a full-time job in itself, you are holding down a regular job too. Kudos to you! Take a well-deserved break and chat with other moms who are doing double duty and those who will be joining the ranks soon.
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Re: Does it ever...
04-16-2009 4:45 PM
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