Mothers & More is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers through support, education and advocacy. We address mothers’ needs as individuals and members of society, and promote the value of all the work mothers do.   **Please be sure to review our group's rules and guidelines before you join. They're important and, we feel, worth the read. For the details, click on "Pages" and then "Rules and Guidelines" just below under "Table of Contents".**

… MOPS is about: *Celebrating motherhood *Meeting needs *Making connections *Experiencing God's love through relationships and resources This meetup group is our online community for our face to face group that meets every second and fourth Monday from 9-11 am at Our Saviour's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Naperville, IL. We meet from late September through early May each year. We also have some summer playdates at local parks through June, July, and August. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy fellows …

I recently found an organization called The Mother Bear Project and fell in love with the idea! Being new to knitting I was excited to finally have a project that was simple and worth spending time on. I would love to get a group of people together weekly to knit/crochet these bears at a local coffee shop and learn new knitting tricks. Here is a little about The Mother Bear Project... The Mother Bear Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing comfort and hope to childr …

Mothers & Company is a group of moms who offer support, friendship and personal growth between members.  We provide interactive playgroups and events, giving mothers and children and a wide variety of opportunities to socialize.

… MOPS is about: *Celebrating motherhood *Meeting needs *Making connections *Experiencing God's love through relationships and resources This meetup is our online community for our group that meets every first and third Fridays from 9-11:00am at First Presbyterian Church in River Forest, IL (7551 Quick Ave, 708-366-5822) from mid-September through early May each year and serves Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park and the surrounding areas. We will also have summer play-dates in 2012.  I …

Hi and welcome, this group is open to all single women who are expecting or recently had a child in the Chicago area and are preparing to deliver and raise a baby without a partner. Whether your decision to raise a child alone was by choice or by circumstance, it’s still important to build a strong network of mothers to help you with your journey. That will be the purpose of this group. If you are looking for women to help you through your pregnancy by attending prenatal classes with you, go wit …

I’m in my mid twenties and expecting my first baby this October. None of my friends in Chicago have kids. (Nor are they on the baby track) I know everyone is excited for me and they have been completely supportive but the more pregnant I become the less we have in common. I’m starting to feel isolated and alone. This has been an extremely difficult transition for me. I’m looking to put together a group of bump buddies and new moms in the Bucktown/Wicker park area, that are in their mid to upper …

Looking to meet up with other daughters in the Chicago area that have lost their mothers to a terminal illness such as cancer. There are many bereavement groups in Chicago for people that are grieving over their mom's death but almost none exist for women in their 20's, 30's, and early 40's. I just lost my mom to pancreatic cancer and want to gather other women like me that want to share experiences, memories, and friendship. Park Ridge, Arlington Heights, Palatine, Schaumburg, and Chicago are a …

If you're newly pregnant or a new mother in Chicago, the New Mom Network is the place for you. Please join us in our different adventures that offer the opportunity to meet other expecting and new moms, gather information, form friendships and build a network of resources and support that will positively impact you, your child and family. We look forward to welcoming you into our group.

This is a group put together for women in or near NW Indiana who take on the daily joys and challenges of being a working mother. There are many groups that host daytime play dates, but what about us working mothers? Through this group, you will have the opportunity to meet other moms in the area and attend play dates with your children.  I am a 27 year old working mother of one and stepmother of one.  All mothers are welcome to join the group; however, events will usually be scheduled during th …

This group was created by a mom who left city life behind to tackle new adventures in suburbia.  And what a blessing!  HAMs has been a great resource for our beautiful children, and for ourselves as young mothers, connecting with ladies in similar life settings. We love venturing out to parks, pools, splash pads, the zoo, children's museum, rec centers, etc. as well as gathering for mom time to socialize without distraction. If you are looking for fun ways to entertain your little one and share …

MOMS Club® of Northern Chicagoland, IL is a local chapter of the International MOMS Club, a non-profit support group designed for the at-home-Mother and their children. MOMS Club® has over 2,000 chapters and more than 100,000 members worldwide. If you're interested in the world around you, want a variety of activities for you and your child, and are proud of your choice of at-home mothering, then this group is for you. Such activities our moms take part in are playdates, park dates, museum out …

  Are you interested in becoming a part of a playgroup in the southwest suburbs? Getting out of the house with your little one(s)? Participating in fun, memorable trips and get togethers with other moms that can relate to you? I know I am! I am looking for other moms who would like to meet up with our young children at each others' homes, parks, plan "field trips" and make friends. There is no other bond like the one moms share. I am a 31 year old stay-at-home mom of three. This group is open to …

We are a group of new moms looking to make mommy friends in the Oak Lawn area. Most of us started our families in 2010 and are first-time moms. Our goal is to build a local network of moms so we can plan social activities for our children, our families and ourselves. The age range of the children in our group is  newborn to 2 years. We are looking to meet other moms with children in this same age range. If you are a new mom in Oak Lawn (or within a five mile radius of Oak Lawn), and are looking …

This group is for women who are ready to create a lifestyle that is healthy & whole, despite their circumstances. We all live very busy lives, and in today's society of "fast & convenient", it can be a challenge to be at your best. Join us if you're a working professional who is ready to start achieving nutrition & health goals that will provide you with the energy and stamina you need to be productive throughout your busy work day. Or if you're a busy working mother/wife that's ready to learn h …

A support group to help others that suffer from anxiety and depression. Hosted by Mother and Son that both suffered from anxiety, looking to give back to the community. Just a simple round-table discussion, no pressure to talk, just come and listen if you like or tell your story to others who understand. Will have printouts on topics also.