Frequently Asked Questions
General
How do I change my email/password/avatar/personal information?
All of your personal information can be changed by clicking the Manage Profile link in the pink bar at the top of the site, or by clicking the My Profile tab, under the My Everyday heading.
Where can I adjust my privacy and notification settings?
Clicking on the Manage Profile link in the pink bar at the top of the site will take you to your My Account page, where you can find the Community Preferences link on the left, below your avatar. Links to Community Preferences can also be found on a number of tabs under the My Everyday heading.
Why won't I stay logged in?
EverydayFamily.com uses cookies to store your member number and other information that you have input into the site. These are used to make your user experience smoother and easier. However, if your internet browser is set not to accept cookies, or if you clear the cookies, you will be asked to log back in the next time that you visit the site.
I like visiting the site, but I hate getting emails; how can I unsubscribe from emails?
Every email from EverydayFamily.com contains an unsubscribe link at the very bottom. Simply click this link, and you will be unsubscribed. Alternatively, you'll find an unsubscribe link at the bottom of every page of EverydayFamily.com.
I can't find the answer to my question here; how do I ask a new question?
If you've read through our FAQ and still can't find the answer to your question, feel free to contact us
How do I delete my EverydayFamily.com membership and all of my information?
If you would like to completely remove your account and all of your information from EverydayFamily.com, simply send us an email by using the Contact Us link that can be found at the bottom of every page of EverydayFamily.com.
Is EverydayFamily.com free?
Absolutely!
My Everyday
What is My Everyday?
My Everyday is like a personalized command-center for you on EverydayFamily.com. It gathers together tools and information that are relevant to you, and provides you with a centralized location to track every aspect of your pregnancy or your child's development. It's a home-base from which to explore all of the great content EverydayFamily.com has to offer.
Gamification
What are Points?
Points on EverydayFamily.com basically track how active you are on the site and in the community.They are just a fun way to recognize and reward members who are active in the EverydayFamily.com community. As you earn points, you will ascend through the levels, from Preschool to Kindergarten, then to Elementary School and so on up through College. As an added bonus, higher level members may be eligible for exclusive sweepstakes and special offers!
How do I earn points?
Points are earned by doing pretty much anything on EverydayFamily.com, including reading articles, posting comments, sharing links on Facebook, even simply logging in! For a breakdown of just how many points you can earn with each action, hover your mouse pointer over your username in the pink bar at the top of the site, and click View My Badges. If you hover again over How Do I Earn Points in the bottom-right corner of the My Badges Box that pops up, you'll see a detailed breakdown of how many points can be earned with each action.
What are Badges?
While points are earned through general use of any of EverydayFamily.com, Badges are earned through use of specific features. For instance, you will earn points for reading articles, but if you read enough articles, you will also earn a Bookworm Badge! The more articles you read, the more Bookworm Badges you will earn.
How do I earn Badges?
For hints on how to earn each badge, simply go to My Badges and click on the badge you want to know more about.
Community
Why was my comment removed?
Comments can be removed by our moderators if they feel that the comment is not in accordance with our Community Guidelines. Sometimes, comments can also be removed if they have been flagged by other members as being offensive. Our moderators try their best to make the community a place where everyone can feel welcome. We apologize if you feel that your comment was removed unnecessarily.
How do I delete one of my comments?
If you decide that you'd like to delete a particular comment that you made, simply click "Delete", beneath the comment.
How do I report a comment that I don't think is appropriate?
Beneath each comment there are buttons to "Reply", to vote "Up" and "Down", to "Share" and to "Report". If you simply disagree with the comment, by all means, give it a "Down" vote. But if you feel that the comment is in breach of our Community Guidelines, or if you think that it would be offensive to some, then you can click "Report". The comment will then be specifically reviewed by our Moderators, and appropriate action will be taken.
How do I add a friend?
In most sections of EverydayFamily.com where you see members' names, such as in forum posts or content comments, you can simply hover over their avatar to reveal a small box that will contain the option to add them as a friend. You can also use this box to Message, Recommend, Report Abuse, or Ignore the member.
How do I remove a friend?
Simply go to the My Friends tab under the My Everyday header and click "Remove as Friend" next to the friend you would like to remove.
I do not wish to see posts from a particular member; how can I automatically ignore them?
In most sections of the EverydayFamily.com where you see members' names, such as in forum posts or content comments, you can simply hover over their avatar to reveal a small box that will contain the option to ignore the user. You can also use this box to Message, Friend, Recommend, or Report Abuse.
How do I upload photos?
Under the My Everyday section heading you will find a tab titled My Photos. Here you will see all of the photos that you have uploaded to your personal albums or to public galleries. To create a new album, click "Create New Album." Once an album is created, you can upload photos by clicking "Add Photos." Use the "Browse" button to locate the photo(s) on your computer that you'd like to upload.
