Dear Moms: We Could Use Your Help

Moms, we want to talk to you. And we want you to talk to us. Often.

We know you have wisdom to share—not only with your children, but also with other moms facing the same challenges, dilemmas, joys and opportunities you've faced over time.

And as it seems like you can do everything (it really, really seems that way), we would love for you to share your expertise and advice with other local mothers.

Starting very soon, we're going to produce material we hope you'll find useful—tips and stories on everything from finding the best pediatrician to the best Hermosa hot spot for some peace and quiet.

But Mooooooooooommmmm (does that sound familiar?): We need your help.

We're asking you to sign on for the Hermosa Patch Moms Council to share your expertise and perspective with us, so we can then share it here with your neighbors.

We want moms. We want Mr. Moms. We want grandmoms, stepmoms, single moms, married moms, new moms, adoptive moms, de facto moms, would-be moms, expecting moms, soccer moms and working moms (like there's such a thing as a non-working mom).

If your child moved out 20 years ago, well, you never stop being a mom. Heck, if the cast of Mamma Mia wants to join, we'll seriously consider it.

What's involved? 

It can be as much or as little as you like.

We'll put you on an e-mail list just for Moms Council members where you (and we) can trade advice and ideas about being a mom in our community.

We'll alert you to features on the site where you can chime in with tips or answer questions to help your fellow moms out. We'll also organize some meetings for the benefit of moms and families overall.

If interested, please e-mail jacqueline@patch.com. And because you probably don't hear it enough: Thanks, Mom.