These Are the Facebook Groups Every Mom Should Have Joined by Now

Group: The Fussy Baby Site Support Group
Members: 7,000
Why join: For parents of fussy, colicky, or "spirited" babies to connect, even if just to commiserate. The one rule? "Remember to not only ask questions, but give support."

Group: Kids Crafts and Activities
Members: 7,300
Why join: It’s moderated by a small collection of creative bloggers and features "Show and Tell" Mondays.

Group: Arts and Crafts For Toddlers & Kids
Members: 2,600
Why join: It's the first place you'll click when the forecast calls for rain — there's a deep archive of projects geared to kids at every age and stage.

Group: Frugal Homemaking and Living
Members: 28,400
Why join: For money-saving projects, reusing and upcycling ideas, and tips with a "can-do, make-do-and-mend attitude." Plus, they have great recipes for DIY home care and cleaning alternatives. The group's motto? "Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without!"

Group: Babywearing 102
Members: 62,900
Why join: For focused, filtered conversations about all forms of baby-wearing with newbies and experts alike.

Group: Hip Homeschooling
Members: 14,000
Why join: For those families already invested in the home education lifestyle to review curriculums and share valuable lessons learned along the way.

Group: CrockPot Moms
Members: 30,000
Why join: If you own a slow cooker, you're going to want to see what this large global group of women do with theirs.

Group: Feeding the Littles
Members: 28,000
Why join: It's a safe space for "families of all varieties, philosophies, and income levels" to ask questions about the first phases of feeding your baby solids. Although baby-led weaning practices are promoted, they ensure it's not a place to debate the merits of organic versus conventional foods.

Group: Moms With Careers Making It All Work
Members: 3,200
Why join: Not only is it a supportive place for working women to share their experiences juggling a career and family, but it's a great forum to simply vent, ask questions about daycare or nanny rates, and troubleshoot how to handle kids’ sick days.

Group: Stay at Home Moms — the Struggle Is Real
Members: 5,300
Why join: If you've chosen at-home mothering but want to make sure you don't become just a short-order cook. "It can be so easy to lose sight of ourselves as individuals," the support group empathizes.

Group: Stay at Home Mom Life!
Members: 1,100
Why join: To swap stories about life inside the home and to share creative ways to fill the day.

Group: Dyslexia Support
Members: 10,700
Why join: A truly global group that even includes some children, it's primarily for parents of dyslexic kids.

Group: Make It Tips For Special Needs
Members: 5,600
Why join: Although this group focuses on parents of children who are physically challenged and developmentally delayed, anyone can come away with a new perspective.

Group: Parents of Autistic Children
Members: 5,100
Why join: Founded by a mom of two boys with autism, her message is clear: no matter your question, "you'll never be a bother or be judged."

Group: Parents With Kids With Special Needs
Members: 4,000
Why join: Whether it's ADHD, bipolar disorder, sensory disorders, cerebral palsy, or Down syndrome, this group covers it all.