Thanks for your interest in our group! Ballard is unique and has a wonderful "small town" feeling. This group is a resource for Ballard parents that brings that small town one step closer. Working, stay-at-home, single? Parents in every circumstance will find resources. Topics include nanny sharing (only nanny's employer can post), babysitting, school recommendations, parenting classes and child development. We welcome your Ballard-related posts. We invite members to set up playdates via offline e-mails.

MEMBERSHIP APPROVALS Membership requires a current Ballard address (or surrounding areas without a listserv). This policy protects current members. Required with your request: 1. Your full name and parenting status. 2. Current member reference (username + e-mail of someone already on list) OR a copy of utility bill with YOUR name and address. E-mail documentation to BallardMoms-owner@yahoogroups.com. Note: Moderators are volunteers. Approvals take one week or longer. Thanks for your patience!

PLEASE FOLLOW OUR BUSINESS (SSP) POLICY

- Post on 1st of month ONLY - "SSP" is required in the subject line - Limit post to 250 words (use a Web site for further info) ** After two warning e-mails, members will be placed on Moderated status. On the third, members removed from the group.

FOR SALE (FS) POLICY Multiple listings take up lots of room; please consolidate all into one post. Thanks!

NON-MEMBER POSTING Nannies/other service providers: E-mail the moderators to request a one-time post.

NEW MEMBER TIPS: - Please add your child care and home repair recs to our Database section. - Choose "Daily Digest" to receive one e-mail containing all daily posts.

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