Guest Post: 10 Online Communities and Social Networks for Moms

I haven't been writing much beyond status updates on Facebook lately, and I know I really should get blogging again. In the meantime, here's a guest post from Bailey Harris, who writes about home insurance and related topics for www.homeownersinsurance.org:


Life for moms and moms-to-be is often times hectic and overwhelming. Fortunately, there are many online communities started by moms for moms that offer information, resources, support, and friendship. Listed in this article are 10 online communities and social networks created especially for moms.

CafeMom - This online community is a place where moms can share stories, advice, and photos with each other. This free site also features online journals, games, and current event discussions.

ConnectedMoms - Here moms can offer each other support and encouragement through many discussion forums and blogs. They can also share recipes and make their own customized "tickers" to count down the days to a special event (due date, vacation, etc.). This site offers a free basic membership as well as a more advanced paid one.

MomZone - At MomZone, women can make friends, find support, and utilize valuable tools designed for busy moms. Membership includes the use of a helpful search engine specifically for moms, important calendar reminders, E-cards you can send to family and friends, forums, access to a moms-only trading post, free coupons and samples, and more.

Mom's Talk Network - This online network gives moms helpful advice on a variety of family and child-related topics. From recipes and crafts to forums and blogs, this website has something for every mom.

TheBestMoms.com - Since 2000, this online community has been a meeting ground for moms of all ages and backgrounds to connect and exchange stories, advice, and support. TheBestMoms.com features tips on topics such as cooking, decorating, and cleaning, as well as information on parenting, education, and health. Moms can print valuable coupons and enter to win prizes from a variety of giveaways.

Mommy'sBestFriends.com - This online social network is a place where moms can post their own personal profiles for free. By creating a profile, moms get their own blog and can share their favorite photos and videos with other moms.

Work It, Mom! - This site is designed especially for moms who work outside of the home. Managing both a family and a career can be tricky! Work It, Mom! offers professional moms a community environment where they can share experiences and ideas by contributing their own articles and essays. Women can also share suggestions and advice, and even join groups based on personal hobbies and interests.

Theta Mom - This online community was created for moms to not only connect with one another, but to share experiences and encouragement through blogging. Membership to Theta Mom is free, and it allows you to post a listing about your own blog along with a link so that other members can connect directly to your site. A new blogger is featured every Friday on this site.

Posh Little - Here moms can be part of a free online community where they can create their own custom profiles to meet and connect with other moms. This site offers useful tools including a due date calculator for moms-to-be, and ovulation predictor, and a pregnancy planner. Moms and moms-to-be can search a database of baby names and meanings, find valuable coupons and fun giveaways, and get tips and suggestions on a variety of topics.

Sure Baby - Sure Baby is an online community for moms and moms-to-be to share knowledge, discuss personal experiences, and support one another through all stages of motherhood. This site offers members helpful information on pregnancy and parenting through blogs, videos, and community forums.