There are many parents on the list who are doctors, attorneys, and financial advisors; however, BPN moderators have no way to confirm that the person who is giving you medical advice is really qualified to do that. We don't want you to get inaccurate or misleading advice from a well-meaning subscriber who is not actually trained in medicine or law. Subscribers who *are* lawyers, doctors, accountants, etc. cannot give you accurate advice based on a brief message you posted to the newsletters. In fact, this is prohibited by many professional organizations.

The BPN website has many archived recommendations for these professionals and you can ask for a new referral using the Recommendations posting form.

Examples of questions that BPN does not accept:

• Can I get full physical custody of my child if my ex is an alcoholic?
• Do I need to pay income taxes for my nanny?
• Are vaccinations safe?
• Does my neighbor have a legal right to use my driveway?
• Are there alternative treatments for my child's asthma?

Examples of questions that BPN accepts:

• What is your experience managing shared custody with your ex?
• Any suggestions for avoiding colds and flu?
• How can I find health insurance for my nanny?
• Have you ever filed for bankrupcy?
• What was the outcome when you had hernia surgery?