Moms Groups | Mother Support Groups

Meet The Moms Groups Being a mom is pretty darn lonely sometimes. Did we say lonely? We actually meant terrifying— and alienating and amazing and frustrating and fabulous and confusing and, well, you get it.

Listen up, mamas, there's safety—and support, relief, laughs, answers and something to do next Tuesday at 10—in numbers, so get out there and join a moms' group.

This year, THE FAMILY GROOVE has "adopted" nine moms' groups across the country. We've made it our mission to spoil these 4,000-plus moms with everything they need to find their groove with motherhood, from
marvelous monthly giveaways to great deals and discounts to need-to-know-now information to moms' night out parties and more.

Without further ado, our 2011 Moms' Groups are:

The Southern Marin Mothers' Club, Marin County, CA

The Southern Marin Mothers' Club is a community of moms with kids birth to age 5. The Southern Marin MothersClub strives to provide a supportive, nurturing community for families to share meaningful experiences, fun and fellowship that strengthen family bonds. We offer an amazing and varied set of services to our members, including playgroups, social activities, educational seminars, events, a monthly newsletter, an active online forum and many other programs.

For more information, go to www.southernmarinmoms.com.

Prime Time Mommies, Sherman Oaks, CA

Prime Time Mommies (we are in our prime in more ways than one) is for women who are over 33 with a child under the age of 3 and want to experience motherhood with other mommies. It is also a group for the new and expecting mommy. Our group primarily consists of mommies from the San Fernando Valley and the West Los Angeles area—Sherman Oaks, Burbank, Studio City, Encino, Tarzana, Reseda, Granada Hills, Northridge, Mission Hills, Chatsworth and Beverly Hills. We have an array of women from various backgrounds and we are a welcoming group. We can journey down the road of motherhood together, helping one another choose the right path. Together we figure out how to juggle it all.

For more information, go to www.meetup.com/primetime.

Stroller Strides, Chicago, IL

Stroller Strides is a total fitness class that moms can do with their little ones. Multi-level Stroller Strides classes include intervals of cardiovascular exercises and strength training using resistance bands. Classes are taught by certified instructors with special training in working with pre- and postnatal clients. Stroller Strides also offers the LUNA Mom's Club playgroup. As moms ourselves, we understand that life is about finding balance while nurturing our minds, bodies and spirits. LUNA Mom's Club was created with this aspiration in mind. By becoming a member, you will build a tight community of moms to share advice, tips and, most importantly, laughter.

For more information, go to www.strollerstrides.com.

Akron Ohio Moms, Akron, OH

Akron Ohio Moms is an online and offline community serving moms throughout Summit County and the greater Akron, Ohio, area. We have online giveaways and contests, many of which are geared toward the greater Akron, Ohio, area businesses. On a monthly basis, we get together for a "Moms' Night Out" and organize events like family hikes and mall walks. Together with our kids, we support local charities such as Haven of Rest with a food drive and the local Akron Pregnancy Services with a baby and kidsclothing and equipment drive.

For more information, go to www.akronohiomoms.com.

Stroller Strides, Newton/Wellesley, MA

Stroller Strides is a great way to get in shape, meet other moms and have fun with your baby. Classes are designed for all fitness levels and are taught by certified instructors. Each class is 60 minutes and consists of power walking or running with intervals of body toning. We welcome babies as young as 6 weeks. All strollers will work fine for workouts. Please remember to bring water for you, food and toys for your baby, and a towel/mat for abdominals. Get ready to have a blast!

For more information, go to www.strollerstrides.com.

Mommy-Moves!, Monmouth County, NJ

Founded by mom fitness guru Lori Sawyer, Mommy-Moves! offers stroller fitness classes, small group training, private training, nutritional consulting, kids fitness, running programs, and health and wellness lectures to moms who seek a healthy lifestyle, mind, body and soul. Mommy-Moves! helps moms get fit with their little ones in tow, and moms, in turn, get more than just their hot body back—they gain confidence, self-esteem, companionship and support before, during and after pregnancy. Pounds are lost and lifelong friendships are gained.

For more information, go to www.mommy-moves.com.

Mommies Dish, Bucks County, PA

Mommie Dish What is Mommies Dish about? Simply put, it's about mommies—expecting mommies, new mommies and even veteran mommies. Our goal is to give them access to the information, activities and friendship they need to be successful at the most important job in the world: motherhood. It's a new kind of momscommunity, one that caters to every mommy or mommy-to-be with fun and unique events they can enjoy with their children and with women just like them. We know babies don't come with instruction manuals, but at Mommies Dish, we're here to help every mommy discover her own recipe for success.

For more information, go to www.mommiesdish.com.

Clarksburg Moms Group, Clarksburg, MD

The Clarksburg Moms Group's mission is to provide support for mothers who choose to stay at home to raise their children. Additionally, the group provides a forum for topics pertinent to children, child-raising, homemaking, personal involvement and family, as well as engages in activities that enrich the lives of the children in the community. The group offers weekly, age-specific playgroups and a fun calendar of events that includes a monthly Moms' Night Out. The group also undertakes at least one charitable, humanitarian or social welfare project related to children each year.

For more information, reach out to Emily at emily dot lederer at hotmail dot com.

Atlanta Area Mommies, Atlanta, GA

Atlanta Area Mommies is part of The Mommies Network, a free community for moms in their local areas (we service Atlanta as well as Fulton, DeKalb and East Cobb Counties). All moms need support—and who can't use another friend? The Mommies Network offers a simple way to connect with local moms for friendship, support and fun. Members meet on private discussion forums to share information on everything from where to get the best haircut to tips on transitioning to a big-kid bed. Each month, they also offer many face-to-face events for its members, their children and their families.

For more information, go to www.atlantaareamommies.com.

Stroller Strides, Greater Atlanta (Buckhead, Midtown, Dunwoody), GA

Stroller Strides is a great way to get in shape, meet other moms and have fun with your baby all at the same time. The classes are set up for all different fitness levels and are taught by certified instructors (who are also moms). In addition to the classes, we also get together for "Moms' Night Out" and other fun activities for the kids! Stroller Strides is so much more than just getting into shape—it's also about forming a community with other moms who can help support each other.

For more information, go to www.strollerstrides.com.