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Sometimes
being a mother can be a bit more challenging than we expected! At times
the joys of mothering get lost in the exhaustion, frustration, and isolation
that can occur. One of the best ways to cope is to reach out to other
mothers and realize that you are not alone.
The Wilmington area has a number of well established moms’ groups
that offer you the opportunity to make new friends, establish a support
network, and learn ways to better cope with the ups and downs of day-to-day
parenting. Whether you are a stay-at-home mom, work outside the home—or
a combination of the two—there is a group in town for you.
Check out the listing below for up-to-date information on area support
groups and parenting classes.
Mothers’
Support Groups:
MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support) Club; MOMS
Club of Wilmington-North; MOMS Club of Wilmington-South;
MOMS Club of Southport; MOMS
Club of Calabash; Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS);
Cape Fear Mother of Twins Club; Mothers
& More; Moms Need Moms (M-N-M); Mocha
Moms; Single Mom's Alliance
Parenting
Classes:
Circle
of Parents; Parenting
Classes
Mothers’
Support Groups
MOMS
(Moms Offering Moms Support) Club
Ever feel like you’re the only mother who stays home? Well, you are
not alone! Come meet other at-home mothers at the MOMS Club. Local chapters
have monthly meetings with speakers and discussions, park play days, holiday
family parties, outings for mothers and their children, and activity groups
like playgroups, arts & crafts, a monthly MOMS Night Out, and babysitting
co-ops. Activities are during the day, when mothers-at-home need support.
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MOMS
Club of Wilmington-North
The MOMS Club of Wilmington North meets every Monday at 10 am at St. Mark's
Catholic Church. For more information contact Cheryl Yopp at 686-4812.
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MOMS Club of Wilmington-South
The MOMS Club of Wilmington South meets every Monday at 10 am at Pine
Valley Methodist Church. For more information contact Melissa Kelley
at 392-0342.
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MOMS Club of Southport
Come and make new friends for you and your children at the MOMS Club of
Southport. Contact Natalie at (910) 454-0923 or email natatnc@aol.com
for more information on meetings and play days.
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MOMS Club of Calabash
The MOMS Club of Calabash meets the second Friday of every month at 10am
for coffee, doughnuts, and social time at Hickman’s Library. For
more information, please call Erin Martin-Holmes at (910) 579-9711
or email etholmes@atmc.net.
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Mothers
of Preschoolers (MOPS)
MOPS provides a Christian environment for learning about all levels of
a young mother’s life. Members meet for education, fellowship,
and crafts at First Baptist Church in downtown Wilmington. Please call
Christy Garriss at 675-8253 for the meeting schedule.
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Cape
Fear Mother of Twins Club
The CF Mother of Twins Club is a support group for mothers of multiples.
For information about the club and its activities, call Ginny Rooks
at 259-4313or write to Cape Fear Mother of Twins Club at PO Box 4572,
Wilmington, NC 28406. Information is also available online at www.Capefearmotc.org.
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Mothers
& More
Mothers & More is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving
the lives of mothers through support, education, and advocacy. The Local
Chapter offers meetings with topical discussions, guest speakers, Moms’
night out activities, playgroups, family outings and more. Meetings are
the first Tuesday of the month at the Lutheran Church of Reconciliation
and the third Monday at Pine Valley Church of Christ. Meetings
are held at 7:30 pm. For more information please contact Christine at
686-6037 or Emily at 383-0401. Visit Mothers & More online at www.capefearmothersandmore.org.
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Moms
Need Moms (M-N-M)
Moms Need Moms is a support group whose mission it is to uplift and encourage
stay-at-home mothers in a Christian environment. Mothers with children
ages newborn to Kindergarten are invited to attend. Childcare is provided
while moms enjoy special programs. No membership fee is required. The
group meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 9:30 –
11:30 am at Scotts Hill Baptist Church Family Life Center. Call Mandy
at 259-7555 for details.
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Mocha
Moms
Mocha Moms, Inc. is a nationwide support group for at-home mothers of
color. Mocha Moms welcomes people of all religions, races, educational
backgrounds, and income levels. Activities include mothers’ support
group meetings, moms’ only events, couple/family events, and community
service projects. For more information visit the national website www.mochamoms.org
or email mochamomsofwilmingtonnc@yahoo.com.
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Single
Mom's Alliance
The Parenting Place and the Child Advocacy Commission sponsor the Single
Mom's Alliance support group that meets each Tuesday from 12:30 -2 pm.
Children's program and a light lunch are provided. For current
location and details, please call The Parenting Place at 254-0798.
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Parenting
Classes
Circle of Parents
The Parenting Place sponsors a Parent Support Group, “Circle of Parents”
that meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month from
5:30 – 7 pm. A children’s program and light supper are provided.
For meeting location and details, please call The Parenting Place at 254-0798.
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Parenting
Classes
Ever wish they came with instructions? The Parenting Place of the Exchange
Clubs offers a variety of classes for parents of children of all ages,
infants – teens. Classes meet at The Parenting Place of the
Exchange Clubs at 3145 Wrightsville Ave., Wilmington. To register and
for complete details, call 254-0798.
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