Building a Safe, Positive Space
Dear Community Members,
Welcome to What U Talking Bout Family—a digital family table where we gather to share our hearts, our stories, and the wild, wonder-filled truth of parenting in today’s world. Whether you’re here to explore our Parenting Spotlight Stories, reflect on family dynamics, learn more about child development insights, or simply breathe deep with a community that gets it—we’re grateful you’ve joined us.
This letter—these guidelines—is our way of setting the tone. Not with rules barked from a bullhorn, but like a gentle note passed between cousins at a family reunion: This is how we keep things kind. This is how we make sure every conversation feels like a porch swing on a summer evening—sweet, warm, and welcoming to all who sit down.
Our Shared Story, Chapter One: Why We’re Here
Our site, founded by Zayric Droshar, is more than stories and articles—it’s a growing space where open hearts meet learning minds. Zayric’s vision was simple: to make room for genuine conversations about parenting and family life, and to build something that feels like family even when you’re reading from your phone in the pickup line or catching your breath after bedtime.
We explore modern parenting through pieces like Modern Parenting Dialogues and everyday joy via Everyday Parenting Hacks. But we also hold space for complexity and nuance through Curious Insights and the reflective, playful nature of our Interactive Narrative Platform. Our content may span from the pragmatic to the poetic—but our tone remains the same: grounded, trusting, and real.
Our Values, Handwritten in the Margins
If we had a family crest, it would say:
- Welcome With Respect: Everyone here deserves to feel safe, heard, and valued—no exceptions.
- Speak With Purpose: Share your experiences, ask thoughtful questions, and respond with kindness.
- Lend Grace, Not Guilt: Parenting is hard. This is a judgment-free zone where learning, not perfection, is the goal.
- Celebrate Differences: There’s no single right way to parent. Embrace differing perspectives with curiosity, not critiquing.
- Pass It Forward: Share what helps you—an insight, a resource, a story—with someone else who might need it.
We believe in honest conversation laced with compassion. Whether you’re commenting on a difficult topic from Family Dynamics and Growth or cheering someone’s win in the Growth & Inspire section, your voice matters—and how you use it shapes the entire tone of the room.
Engaging With the Community—Like Passing a Baby Around the Room
Ever notice how gently people speak when a sleeping baby is nearby? We like to think of every interaction here in the same way. You’re holding someone’s vulnerability, their effort, their hope. Treat it with care.
In practical terms, that means:
- Reply to posts as if you’re in the same room with that person—smiling, nodding, giving space.
- Honor people’s stories, even if their choices look different than yours.
- If you’re offering advice, share it as a friend would—with humility and openness, not authority.
- Give credit when quoting. Whether it’s a linked article or a heartfelt post, honoring the source is part of building trust.
You’re welcome to share thoughts sparked from our core collections like Purpose Moves Us or Technology Trends Report, as long as your words add warmth and wisdom to the dialogue.
Conduct We Uplift
- Soft honesty
- Encouragement over correction
- Listening with the intent to understand
- Storytelling — even (especially) the imperfect kind
- Thoughtful questions, not assumptions
Conduct We Quietly Sweep Away
- Shaming and blame language
- Racial, gender-based, or class-based prejudice
- Personal attacks and trolling
- Repetitive self-promotion or spam
- Inaccurate or harmful parenting claims (e.g., discipline “advice” that encourages harm)
Things that feel off? Let us know — kindly — at [email protected]. Our moderation team works quietly, like good stewards of the grounds, removing weeds but never wilting the flowers. This isn’t censorship—it’s care.
On Attribution and Generosity
Your insights are welcome, and your sources should be too. When sharing thoughts inspired by something you’ve read on our platform—like from Child Development Insights or Modern Parenting Dialogues—please include a link or note of credit so others can follow that spark back to the fire.
If you’re creating something new—writing, designing, or developing a family-focused tool—take a peek at Create, Share, Learn or consider working with us through Growth Partner. We’d love to explore creative possibilities together.
Privacy in the Digital Playroom
What you share here stays here—within the boundaries of our community guidelines and policies. Please don’t post private data like home addresses, phone numbers, or family-specific medical details. These spaces are public, and we want everyone to feel secure while sharing insights.
To learn more, we kindly invite you to explore our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Terms and Conditions.
Growing Together, Not Alone
This is not a one-way street. If you want to write for us, or collaborate in another form, we’d love to hear your pitch! Start your journey via Create, Share, Learn. You can also dig into past highlights in our Interactive Narrative Platform or trace the arcs of growth through Growth & Inspire.
A Note About Our Founder
Zayric Droshar began What U Talking Bout Family not with a perfect plan, but with a heartfelt hunch—that the parenting space needed more real stories and fewer highlight reels. He imagined a site where people could breathe, reflect, and connect in the midst of family life’s beautiful chaos. You can read more about Zayric (and you should—he’s worth knowing) on Meet the Founder.
How to Reach Us
If you ever have a question, a concern, or just want to say hi, we’re here—and we’re listening. Drop us a note at [email protected] or call us at +1 660-935-0809.
Open Monday to Friday, 9 AM–5 PM CST
Our headquarters is nestled at 951 Harvest Lane, Maitland, Missouri 64466, United States—where conversations bloom just like the corner sunflowers in spring.
In Closing—From Our Family to Yours
A beautiful community isn’t built by algorithms or policies. It’s built by people—by you—showing up with softness, honesty, and hope. These guidelines are our way of setting the table so the meal of conversation feels nourishing, not fraught. We want What U Talking Bout Family to be whatever you need it to be: a spark, a refuge, a nudge, a note of solidarity.
Thank you for being here. For listening. For sharing. For speaking gently. For contributing as a kind, curious co-creator of this space. The story we’re writing starts with you—and we’re so glad you’ve joined us.
With care and commitment,
The What U Talking Bout Family Team