amitymamaThe Attachment Parenting Community

come on in, hang out, chat and sell or trade your wares. this is the main meeting place on Amitymama.com!

Sub-Forums: Marketplace Swaps, Marketplace Classifieds

Do you face the unique challenges of balancing your career with your children? Come on in and talk with other moms who find ways to make their situation work for the whole family.

EFT often works where nothing else does! Welcome to a discussion of Emotional Freedom Techniques - a highly effective and easy-to-learn self-help energetic tool. EFT can be used for any emotional or physical issue, often with immediate relief. This forum is moderated by an EFT practitioner and is a place to discuss how to apply EFT to improve our and our family's health.

Sub-Forums: EFT Tapping Circle

Do you balance school and motherhood? Come in here and share the ups and downs of continuing your education during parenthood!

Are you a foster or adoptive mama? Or maybe you would just like to be... come on inside!

where the crunchiest crunches hang.

Whether you auction here, there or anywhere, stop in to get the latest info.

Are you an amity papa? Do you want to find other papas like you- who live or try to live an amity type of lifestyle? Maybe you have a few questions about breastfeeding, cloth diapering, family bed- or just want to talk about day to day life as a papa

For natural mamas that are or were not able to breastfeed... we hope you find the support you need here.

Do you do double or triple duty through every baby stage? Having multiples has its own parenting difficulties- especially when you are trying to parent gently and naturally... please share your thoughts and questions here in your special multiples forum

Wondering how to entertain your 2-yr-old on a long trip? Got questions about airfares or car routes? Want to know where the best tourist or camping spots are? Moving across the country? C'mon in!

Calling all AmityMama's who like to sew! Do you make quilts, clothes, diapers, bags? Do you love to run your fingers through fiber? Can't get enough just sewing, but want to talk about it too? Come on in!

Sub-Forums: Sewing Swaps

Calling all back-to-the-land mamas and papas! Do you revel in creating a self-sustaining home for your family? Or are you just starting out and looking to dish about the best ways to achieve sustainability? Come on in and share!

This is the posting place for you to post pictures of your creations!

hey, you the creative and crafty type? come on in.

Sub-Forums: Crafty Swaps

Are you a yarn enthusiast? Welcome to the place of yarn!

cleaning, organizing and decorating... oh my!

Mama's place for info about gardening and landscaping

are you a vegetarian or a vegan? or maybe you have questions about this type of lifestyle... enter veggie place!!

Let's post all of our favorite food recipes here! also feel free to add your cooking questions or suggestions!

Want to cut your credit card bills? Want to live a simpler life? come on in...

Time to clear out your house, and clear out your mind!

find your roots, find yourself.

hey, you asked for it, you got it! attached to your pet? have questions about pet care? this is your spot. (hopefully it isn't wet!)

Hippie, Casual, Conservative, Funky, Eclectic... From skin cream to make up to feet care and patchy skirts- all of your style is in here!

all the ins and outs of being a Work At Home Mom, how to get popcorn out of your keyboard/printer, and when not to send that invoice with the scribble.

Take off those lens covers and come on in.

so, was it appropriate or not? think we should take the kids, or go alone? or maybe you want to be sure you aren't wasting your money...

A cozy corner where you can Read, Review and Discuss.

Sub-Forums: Law Of Attraction Discussion

Do you draw, or write? share your creativity here with all of us... (posters retain copyright of all materials, please ask permission before using)

what's out there that's good?

wanna build a web page, but don't know where to start? don't know what a hard drive is? need help with your outlook? someone will help ya here.

changing the oil, fixing the plumbing... mamas pick up your tool belt and come on in.

not sure how to post a pic? need to know how to make a link or graphic clickable? come on in and ask.

Come in and share your blessings here.

This is the place at AW for mamas to learn about all different religions and beliefs, to ask questions, to give answers- all done with respect! if you don't have anything nice to say here- don't say anything at all.

All about mama growth... when we are no longer mamas of babes and we become mamas of older children as well as ourselves... new chapters and lots of change!

Are you a curious what the next phase of life will be like, or are you already there? This forum will be for discussion of the Crone phase of life, filled with wisdom and new challenges. Come in and talk about your experiences and fears, your joys and hopes.

Oh dear- the eye rolling, the attitude, the whines of 'OH MOM'... hormones? just a phase? being a teen is tough- being the mama of one is tougher...

To gain access to the Amity Sisters forum the following requirements must be met: 2000 posts plus one year of registered membership OR 1000 posts plus two years of registered membership Amity Sisters is available at the request of our community members, who have asked us to provide a restricted access area in the spirit of a more intimate sisterly friendship that can only be born of active participation and interest in this community. We will enjoy growing this community every time a new member reaches the above criteria. Members are not to link to or copy and paste from the Sisters forum. Members are expected to exercise respect for all member’s privacy by not sharing information gained here outside of the Amity Sister’s forum. Members must request access to this forum, and will receive access based on meeting the above criteria. A list of all members who have requested and gained access to the Amity Sisters forum will be stickied at the top of said forum. Above all, users must always assume that information shared on the internet is never truly private. You are responsible for your own internet safety and should always take that into account when you are posting. All access to the forum is at the discretion of the board owners. (sagemama and JustB)

hey, are you having a babe?? woooo hoooo! come on in and make yourself some raspberry leaf tea, put up those swollen ankles, and relax with other expecting amity mamas...

Losing weight can be a difficult, lonely and scary process... where to begin, what to try, what is safe for your body while breastfeeding or just after pregnancy? We hope you find some of the support you will need here in your own forum.

Has someone close to you died? Have you experienced a miscarriage? Sometimes it feels as though a piece of you has been lost through death- please post your thoughts and questions for other mamas to read- lets help each other with understanding and support

There are many mamas with special needs- and also mamas whose child(ren) have special needs. This is your forum- come in and feel at home here!

For those mamas trying to conceive... our thoughts and hopes are with you during this exciting and sometimes frustrating time!

Share links to website deals, freebies and places to earn free gift cards, cash and more.

Sub-Forums: Referral Links

A big family seems to be more a state of mind than a number... but if you get asked "Are they all yours?" a lot you a probably the proud Mama of a Big Family! Come on in and discuss the logistics, the tough parts and all the LOVE!

Do you push yourself to the edge of reason behind a double jogger? Want to join other mom's supporting each other as they train for races, -athalons and major physical feats? Come on in... it's sweaty in here!

Favorite organizations and conscious giving ideas.

STILL GOT MILK? Are you the one people ask 'are you STILL breastfeeding??' are mee nums still a daily (or even weekly) event? this place holds lots of nips (i mean tips) for you.

GOT MILK? The Breastfeeding relationship is so important... if you need support, or are a boobie juice pro, come on in! This is the breast (uh, um best) discussion board on the web.

whether you are a cloth diapering guru or wanna be.... discuss here

Are you a homeschooling mama? or maybe you unschool... or maybe you are interested in another alternative learning style? or maybe you don't have any idea what i am referring to?? this forum might just be for you! share your thoughts and ideas

Sub-Forums: The Vimala Alphabet®: Reaffirming our noblest truths, Holistic Home Education, Working with Gifted Children

This board is not a debate board regarding spanking vs. non spanking. While we strongly believe that children need and thrive with guidance, we also believe that hitting is not the answer. If you have come here to discuss spanking and your reasons, please desist.

Sub-Forums: Whole School, Amyorama

Sub-Forums: Sewing FAQ, Craft FAQ, Craft Along, Sew Along

Gift ideas for children of all ages - 0 to 120! If you see some cool gift ideas on any of the other forums, let a mod know so the thread can be moved over here for posterity!

A place for informative posts like Gluten Free recipes and info on special needs.

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