Part A: Community Guidelines (The House Rules)
The Parent Lounge is a collaborative space for the “Child First” parenting journey. To keep it warm, safe, and genuinely helpful, we ask every member to honor a few simple principles — the same ones that anchor our community:
- Lead with empathy. We’re all doing our best. Offer support and “I’ve been there” understanding rather than judgment. There are no “perfect parents” here.
- Keep it “Safe to Fail.” What’s shared in the Lounge stays in the Lounge. Respect the privacy of fellow members and their children.
- Process over Podium. We celebrate effort, growth, and the messy middle — not just wins and highlight reels.
- Use your tags. Help others find relevant conversations by tagging your posts (🟢 Foundations (3–6), 🔵 Discovery (7–11), 🟣 Launchpad (12–18)).
- Stay on the “Child First” mission. Keep discussions focused on parenting and child development. No spam, self-promotion, or selling to other members.
- This isn’t medical advice. Dr. Tanya and fellow members share developmental insight and lived experience — not therapy, diagnosis, or medical care. For clinical concerns, please consult a local professional.
Members who repeatedly violate these guidelines — through harassment, hate speech, spam, or sharing others’ private information — may have content removed or their access revoked, so that the Lounge stays a safe harbor for everyone.
Part B: Terms of Use
Last updated: June 10, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing soccermomphd.com and The Parent Lounge, you agree to these Terms of Use and to our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site or Community.
2. Who Can Use the Site
You must be at least [18] years old, or the age of majority in your location, to create an account or post in the Community. Accounts are for parents, caregivers, and other adults — not for children.
3. Educational Purpose — Not Professional Advice
All content on the Site and in the Community — including blog posts, the Weekly Anchor, newsletters, and Dr. Tanya’s responses — is for general educational and informational purposes only. It reflects developmental psychology principles and personal experience. It is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, legal, or therapeutic advice. Always consult a qualified professional for concerns about your child or your family’s wellbeing. If you or your child are in crisis, contact a local emergency service or crisis line immediately.
4. Your Content
You keep ownership of what you post, but by posting in the Community you grant us a non-exclusive license to display and share that content within the Site for the purpose of operating the Community. You’re responsible for what you post, and you agree not to post anything unlawful, harmful, harassing, or that violates someone else’s rights or privacy.
5. Our Content
The blog posts, lessons, newsletters, graphics, and other materials we create are our intellectual property and are protected by copyright. You’re welcome to share links to our content, but please don’t copy or republish it without permission.
6. Community Conduct
You agree to follow the Community Guidelines above. We reserve the right to remove content or suspend accounts that violate these terms, at our discretion, to protect the community.
7. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability
The Site and Community are provided “as is.” While we strive for accuracy and a positive experience, we make no guarantees about outcomes, and to the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for decisions made based on the content provided here.
8. Changes & Contact
We may update these terms from time to time; the “last updated” date will reflect any changes. Questions? Email [your email] or use the contact form at soccermomphd.com/contact.