Member Loops

Whew, there's a lot to talk about. No matter what issue you're facing, we're likely to have a group of like-minded moms to share your trials and tribulations, along with a lot of good laughs and moral support. These loops are available only to members, so join now! And if you don't see what you're looking for, speak up. Maybe you can help us start a new loop!

General Discussion

This loop is for a wide variety of topics. It is an online mode of support & voice for our members. Join the fun!!

Divorced or Separated Mothers

This loop is for all those mothers who are going through or have been though this difficult stage in life.

Weight loss Moms

Got a few pound to lose, or maybe it's more? This loop is an uplifting, positive loop that offers recipes and support to those mothers who are still trying to work off that baby fat.

Relocated Families

Have you just moved or perhaps you are about to move, this loop is for all families that go through the trials and tribulations of moving to a new place.

Blended Families

A loop to support and encourage those special families. Are you wondering how to deal with stepchildren, or concerned about being a great step mom? Perhaps you are concerned about how your husband will be received as Stepdad? Do you need to chat about bringing home the balf-sibling after birth? If you are blended then this is your Loop.

Adoptive Parents

A message board for members who have adopted children.

At Home Parents

A support loop to get advice and suggestions on dealing with the day to day issues associated with staying at home. Also a place to chat with others who understand the need to talk about something other then Sesame Street.

Chronic Illness

This loop is dedicated to members suffering from a chronic illness or caring for a child with a chronic illness.

Cranky Moms

Feeling cranky? This loop is for sharing those cranky moments, and possible solutions or suggestions. Discussion topics will range from hormone imbalance to lack of sleep, and cover anything else that may make a Mom cranky even when she doesn't want to be.

Deployed Families

This loop for members who have family deployed as part of our country's military and reserve forces.

Expectant Moms

This loop is for pregnant or hoping to be pregnant soon members.

Food Allergies

This loop supports the members dealing with food allergies in their family and related issues.

Homeschoolers

A loop for sharing information and ideas for members homeschooling their children and those thinking about homeschooling.

Infertility Issues

This loop is dedicated to members struggling with infertility.

Lawyers/Legal

This loop is for members with professional backgrounds in the legal field and those currently working in the legal field.

Miscarriage Discussion

This loop is designed to provide a place for members who want to discuss issues surrounding miscarriages.

Moms with Toddlers

This loop is for members with Toddlers. Come discuss the joys and challenges this age provides.

Mothers of Color

A discussion forum for members who are seeking the support of other mothers of color and/or mothers who are involved in interracial relationships. Members who have an interest in issues of diversity, multiculturalism and race relations affecting mothers are welcome to join this loop too.

Mothers with Elderly Parents

Are you a "Sandwich Mom"? This Loop is dedicated to helping mothers who raise their children while also taking care of elderly parents.

Mothers with Multiples

A loop for those Mothers who have been blessed with more than one at a time. Share your unique stresses and joys with others who understand.

Nursing/Breastfeeding

This loop provides support to members who breastfeed their children.

On-line Reading and Book Discussion Group

Online book club and discussions on books.

Only Child

For members who want to talk with other members who have an only child about issues, pros, cons, explaining to them why they don't have siblings, etc.

POWER

Exploring Patterns Of Women's Experience and Employment with Respect and Recognition for Mothers. An online forum for sharing discussion, news articles and recent studies related to motherhood and society. POWER Loop members participate in a stimulating ongoing dialogue as well as structured discussions on special topics, which often include appearances by guest authors. Past POWER Loop guests include Joan Williams (author of Unbending Gender), Susan Maushart (author of The Mask of Motherhood), and Ann Crittenden (The Price of Motherhood).

POWER News

This is a "sister" loop to the POWER Loop. The POWER Loop is a discussion format loop with resources and guests, and has a fairly high volume of posts. The POWERNews Loop, on the other hand, is a newsletter format with no member discussion or participation. We will publish the newsletter as often as necessary to alert members to new POWER items, such as new content on the POWER web page, new POWER meetings added to the Great Meetings library, action alerts, and notices of upcoming guests on the POWER Loop. Any items posted to this loop will also be posted to the POWER loop, so it is not necessary for anyone to join both loops. Members may subscribe and unsubscribe to switch back and forth between the POWER Loop and POWERNews Loop as fits their needs.

Seasoned Moms

For members who are beyond first time motherhood and find yourself facing the adventure into mothering school age children and adolescents.

Special Needs Children

This loop is for mothers of children who have special needs. This is a great place to get support from other mothers who understand what you are going through. Members are encouraged to ask their questions and share there knowlegde with others.

Travels/Works A Lot Dads

This loop is for members whose husbands Travel/Work a lot. Members can share similar experiences and offer/give support.

Working mothers

Maybe you work full-time, maybe part-time, maybe from home. How do you do it? This loop is for you to discuss how you balance it all and what keeps you going.

Writing Moms

This loop is for members who write seriously, semi-seriously or are just thinking they'd like to do so to share advice and share writing work.