South Dayton Moms - Terms of Use

TERMS OF USE AND FAQ

What is South Dayton Moms? Our group began back in 2004, so we have been around for a while. We’re a close knit group consisting of about 35 members, of which about 30 are very active in our group. Some moms have moved away and they stay in contact with us through our message boards. We have an organized message board system that allows for easy planning of playgroups, park dates, mom’s night out, and other events. Our forums support discussion ranging from parenting questions, doctor referrals, jokes, current news, birthday announcements, event planning, and general chit chat, to name just a few. We share pictures of our children and lots of thoughts and ideas. We are a great support group for each other. We hold weekly playgroups during the weekdays with various dates and times that are hosted in our homes. We do not require every mom be able to host. Playgroups can be as small or as large as we choose so we have a lot of flexibility. This flexibility has allowed our group to thrive and continue to grow with new members. We also host playgroups at various parks and other popular locations year round throughout the Dayton area.

What is your participation policy and why do you have one? We have a participation policy to secure the integrity of the group. Since we meet in each other’s homes, we need to control for size of our group. If all members became mostly inactive, we’d have a chaotic mess trying to organize events. This policy is not an issue for our members because we all enjoy socializing our children and having adult conversation for ourselves.

	Our Participation Policy Beginning January 2008, every member is required to attend at least one group function every 4 weeks. Functions include but are not limited to: playgroups, book club, parent‘s night out, mom’s night out, and field trips. Failure to comply may result in termination. If you cannot attend within these guidelines, there will be exceptions made if you contact the group administrator at/around the 4 week point with a reasonable excuse. Exceptions will be given for those with long out of town absences, extended illnesses, family issues, a recent birth or adoption, or to members who have moved away but wish to remain active with the forums. The enforcement of this rule is not meant to be rigid but to protect the integrity of the group while allowing us to expand by adding new members. What are the expectations of membership to South Dayton Moms? We require you to be an active member! Although we ask you to post on our message boards on a regular basis,we are not a chat room.The primary focus of this mom's group is to participate in social gatherings - playgroups, parks, mom's night out, etc. We ask that you make an honest effort to attend our playgroups at least once a month. We state clearly where we are from on the home page. Do not apply if being too far away from us to participate in playgroups will be used as an excuse not to attend. If the schedule doesn't fit your needs please let us know. We will be happy to accommodate your schedule as best we can. If you are inactive for more than 30 days you will subject to having your membership cancelled - with or without notice. What are the ages of the kids in the group? Our children currently range in age from newborn through 5 years. Children other than your own will not be allowed to attend playgroups while at the home of a South Dayton Mom's House. This mainly effects anyone who runs at home day care, and the rule is instituted to protect the hosting mom from any potential liability should a child become hurt

	Can I still join the group if I have a job? While we do not discourage working moms, if your work schedule prevents you from participating in activities as stated above then this is not the group for you. We meet for playgroups and events during the day, and meet for mom’s night out typically on a weeknight

	What we do NOT allow: No lurking!- Management closely monitors new members and will suspend accounts quickly if an introduction is not posted upon acceptance

	No Soliciting! The purpose of this board is to help moms meet up, make friends, and socialize their children. If your sole purpose of joining this group is to advertise, solicit parties, or sell products, your membership will be cancelled without notice.

	No Inappropriate Discipline: . We will not tolerate any form of discipline to any child in this group that could be considered inappropriate or disruptive to other members and children, both in public places or our homes. Screaming at a child, neglecting a child, verbal abuse, unnecessary roughness while correcting a child, and anything else considered borderline child abuse is cause for immediate removal from this group.

	Most importantly… Be Respectful and Tolerant of Others! . Please understand that there are many parenting styles you may experience in our mom’s group - some of which you may not agree with. We are a diverse group and we respect and support different styles of parenting. While you have a right to voice your opinion and defend your answers, please be respectful and tolerant of others when doing so. Do not use this group for personal confrontations, debates, etc. The Sick Policy Please do not come to a playgroup or other group outings if you or your child has or had any of these symptoms within the last 24hours: has a fever has vomited or has had diarrhea within the last 24 hours exhibited any symptoms of childhood communicable diseases such as, but not limited to, chicken pox, measles, mumps, lice, 5th disease or hand, foot and mouth disease has a common cold with discolored (green or yellow) nasal mucous has a sore throat has croup has a cough - unless it is due to asthma has poison ivy or any undiagnosed rash or skin infection is suspected of having mononucleosis (mono) has pinkeye or other contagious eye infections has been on antibiotics for less than 48 hours is simply acting sick. If you decide to bring your baby with a clear, runny nose (due to allergies or teething) please be diligent about wiping your child's nose.

NOTE: Management reserves the right to suspend or cancel members with or without notice. You must agree not to upload, post, email, transmit or otherwise make available any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, tortuous, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of another's privacy, hateful, or racially or ethnically offensive

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