Interaction with moms like me

I have joined the site clevelandmomslikeme.com and started exploring it a while back. They do not give much information about how they started or who started it. All the information I could really find about the site is that Jacquie Chakirelis is the site manager and there are several other moms who work on the site part time.
The part of the site that I like best is the discussion part. There are many possibilities in this section for learning and sharing. It is basically just like the discussions we have on facebook but its all about things that pertain to mothers. One discussion that I partook in was about how to transition a toddler from a crib into a toddler bed. Since I have already experienced this stage I was able to give my advice on the matter. Also, just recently there was another discussion I took part in about waiting until a child is one year to cut their hair. Kind of a light and silly matter but it is nice to see that there are other people that experience the same things (superstitious mother-in-law that think a child will not be able to talk if their hair is cut too soon).
Another part of the website that I find really useful is the different groups you can join. There are groups about pretty much anything you can think of from weight loss to working moms. There are discussions within each of these groups that pertain to the people that identify with the group.
Other useful things to check out are the coupons and the marketplace. In the marketplace there are listings for things wanted and things for sale. These things include childcare, furniture, cars, electronics, and pretty much anything else you want to sell or buy or even trade. I think this site is a really great tool for any type of mom.

MINE International Organization

My International Organization is called mine which stands for Mothers Centers International Network for Empowerment.
What it is:
Mine is an international network to facilitate co-operation and exchange between the 750 Mother Centers currently existing in 15 countries. Mother Centers are a place where a mother can go to get a cup of coffee and talk to other mothers about personal experiences in mothering. There are classes available in language, music, computer courses and job trainings. There is childcare available on a drop-in basis for all ages. Mother Centers focus on participation. Mine works with these Mother Centers and try to improve the quality of life for mothers, families and communities and try to enhance the influence on the public. Their goal is to support mother centered development. "Mine seeks to achieve its goals by engaging in peer learning, knowledge building, spreading of information, consultation, lobbying, pilot projects, documentation and public relations."
History:
Mine was born out of research by the German Youth Institute (DJI) in the early 1980's. They believe that it is much cheaper to prevent family problems by providing the services provided by the Mother Centers than to pay the high costs of the dysfunctional family socialization.
Strategies:
There are many activities mine follows in order to accomplish their goals. These activities include:

Peer learning exchanges and study visits Trainings and workshops Regular newsletters Stimulation of new Mother Center initiatives Consultation for individual Mother Centers as well as for national and regional Mother Center networks Consultation for governmental and other authorities on how to support Mother Centers Pilot projects Representation of Mother Centers at international events and in international networks Analysis of the situation of mothers, children and families in contemporary societies Documentation of Mother Centers as well as Mother Center projects

Lobbying for the concerns of women, children and families Media and PR work to enhance the visibility and recognition of the Mother Center movement Publications and exhibit

Picture and strategies taken from mine website.

Mine's target are the mothers around the world. Their main target is promoting the Mother Centers worldwide. They try to link Mother Centers with other organizations that are working towards the same goals.
Mine made possible for the Mother Centers to offer a lot to society. Some of the things they do is they give a chance for children under the kindergarten age to meet, offer assistance to in emergencies and crisis situations, empower women and contribute to gender equality, support the balance of home and family life, create income generating opportunities, expand the range of close to home services and many more.
Future goals:
As of now, mine is working on a campaign called "How do we want to raise our children?" This campaign deals with the issues that face young parents who are trying to decide between a traditional and modern form of child-rearing.

The organization I chose is actually a website. Its clevelandmomslikeme.com In this site, you can chat with other moms in the area about pretty much anything from getting advice on mothering issues, sharing recipes to just sharing cute photos.
I chose this organization because I am a mom, and I find this site useful. Whenever I have a question, it is nice to get the advice of other mothers who have been there. I am new to this site, so I am sure I will learn more about it as I use it more. I used another one like it before, but this one is more local.