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General Parenting Discussion
Discussions of topics not directly related to children of a specific age. Please post questions pertaining to older kids, schools, nannies, babysitters, etc. in the relevant forums.
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Infants, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This forum is for parenting topics related to newborns through age 4.
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Elementary School-Aged Kids
Use this forum for discussion of issues related to elementary school-aged children.
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Tweens and Teens
Use this forum for discussion of issues related to tweens and teenagers.
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Adult Children
Use this forum for discussion of issues related to parenting of adult children. College topics should be posted in the College and University Discussion forum in the Schools and Education section.
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Kids With Special Needs and Disabilities
Discussion of the issues involved with raising children with special needs and/or disabilities.
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Parenting -- Special Concerns
This forum is for the discussion of special parenting concerns including, but not limited to, Gay and Lesbian parents, Single Parents, Adoptive Families, and Blended Families.
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Expectant and Postpartum Moms
A forum for discussions of issues relevant to expectant and postpartum moms and partners. For purposes of this forum, "postpartum" refers to the first year post childbirth and issues should be confined to those related to birth and recovery.
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Infertility Support and Discussion
Assisted Reproductive Technology Services (ARTS). Long-term infertility issues.
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Trying to Conceive (TTC)
A forum for those trying to conceive. Support, discussion, and advice.
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Midlife Concerns and Eldercare
Previously, the Fifty and Over Forum. Discussion by and about the older and wiser crowd including issues faced by those aging and and caring for those who are aging.
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Childcare other than Daycare and Preschool
Discussion of Nannies, Babysitters, Au Pairs, and other childcare topics beyond daycare and preschools. Daycare and Preschools have their own forum. "Nanny search" and "Nanny available" ads should be posted in the separate Nanny Forums section.
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| Relationship Discussion Forums |
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Family Relationships
Discussion of issues related to Parents, Siblings, In-Laws, etc.
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Relationship Discussion (non-explicit)
Use this forum for the non-explicit discussion of relationships. Any topics that are not safe for work will be deleted. Please note that due to agreements with advertisers, some non-explicit sexual topics may not be allowed and will be removed.
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LGBTQIA+ Issues and Relationship Discussion
Discussion by and about people in the LGBTQIA+ communities, including issues faced by those in the community and caring for those in the community.
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| Non-Parenting Discussion Forums |
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Political Discussion
A forum for discussion of national and international politics.
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Metropolitan DC Local Politics
Discussion of political issues local to Washington, DC and the surrounding areas of Maryland and Virginia.
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Religion
Discussion of religion. Please try to respect differing views and traditions. Also, please try not to be easily offended.
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Health and Medicine
Please post all health and medicine-related topics here.
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Diet and Exercise
Discussion of topics related to weight loss.
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Food, Cooking, and Restaurants
Discussion of food-related topics including cooking and restaurants.
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Travel Discussion
Use this forum for discussion of all travel and vacation-related topics. This forum is not limited to child-related travel and can include any travel topics.
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Beauty and Fashion
Use this forum to discuss issues specific to beauty and fashion (originally, a women's forum, this forum is now gender neutral).
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Real Estate
Discussion of buying, selling, renting, neighborhoods, and relevent legal issues (but no "for sale" posts).
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Home Improvement, Design, and Decorating
Discussion of home modification, design, maintenance; contractor and specialists recommendations; interior decorating, and furniture.
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Lawn and Garden
Discussion about Gardening and Lawn Care.
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Environment, Weather, and Green Living
Discussions about environmental issues, weather, and green/sustainable/eco-friendly living.
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Jobs and Careers
Discussion regarding jobs and careers. Please do not post job search ads or recruitment posts. Advertising of any sort will be removed.
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Money and Finances
Discussion of financial issues including personal finance, investing, retirement planning, etc.
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Cars and Transportation
Discussion of automobiles and other forms of transportation and other transportation issues.
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Pets
Pet-related discussion
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Electronics and Technology
Discussion of all your electronic devices and related technology.
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Entertainment and Pop Culture
Discussion of Movies, Television Shows, Music, and other aspects of entertainment and popular culture and their related celebrities.
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The DCUM Book Club
In-depth discussions about books.
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Off-Topic
Use this forum for topics that are not appropriate for other forums.
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Sports General Discussion
Discussion of sports of all levels. Please do not cross-post from other forums.
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Soccer
Discussion of all levels of soccer.
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Lacrosse
Discussion of all levels of lacrosse.
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Swimming and Diving
Discussion of all aspects of aquatic sports.
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| Schools, Daycare, Camps, Playgroups, and Meetups |
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Schools and Education General Discussion
General school and education-related discussions that don't fit in the more specific school-related forums.
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Private & Independent Schools
Discussion of independent school issues.
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DC Public and Public Charter Schools
Discussion of DC Public and Public Charter Schools.
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MD Public Schools other than MCPS
Discussion of Maryland Public Schools other than MCPS.
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Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)
Discussion of Montgomery County Public Schools.
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VA Public Schools other than FCPS
Discussion of VA Public Schools other than FCPS.
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Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS)
Discussion of Fairfax County Public Schools.
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Advanced Academic Programs (AAP)
Primarily for discussion of Fairfax County's Advanced Academic Programs, but open for discussion of AAP and similar programs elsewhere as well.
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College and University Discussion
Discussion of issues related to colleges and universities.
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Homeschooling
Discussion of all aspects of homeschooling.
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Preschool and Daycare Discussion
Discussion of preschools and daycares.
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Classes, Workshops, Camps, and Playgroups
Discussion concerning classes, workshops, camps and playgroups for or about children. Please do not use this forum to advertise non-kid related classes or workshops. Parents wishing to arrange meet-ups for their children can also use this forum.
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| Regional Forums |
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Metropolitan Los Angeles
Discussion of topics local to Los Angeles and its environs.
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Metropolitan New York City
Discussion of topics related to New York City and its environs.
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San Francisco Bay Area
Discussion of topics local to the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Metropolitan Boston
Discussion of topics local to Boston and its environs.
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Metropolitan Chicago
Discussion of topics local to the Chicago metropolitan area.
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Metropolitan Philadelphia
Discussion of topics related to Philadelphia and its environs.
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Florida
Discussion of topics related to the State of Florida.
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| Marketplace |
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For Sale
Use this forum to post "for sale" advertisements.
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In Search Of
Use this forum to post advertisements for items you would like to purchase.
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Website Feedback
Use this forum for complaints, suggestions, or other feedback related to the website
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