Frederick Mommies
(www.frederickmommies.com)
A free community for moms in Frederick, Montgomery, Washington and Carroll counties. Members meet on forums to share information on everything from where to get the best haircut to tips on transitioning to a “big-kid” bed. Also offers face-to-face events for members, their children and their families.
Frederick Dads
(www.frederickdads.com)
A free community for dads in Frederick, Montgomery, Washington and Northwestern Carroll counties. All dads need local support – and who can’t use another friend? Members meet on forums to share information. Also offers face-to-face events for members, their children and their families.
Parents AT Home (PATH) of Mount Airy
Calvary United Methodist Church
South Main Street, Mount Airy, MD
First Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m.
For more information, send an e-mail to info@mtairypath.org or go online to mtairypath.org.
The group offers support, parenting information, networking and family activities for parents of young children.
Mocha Moms
A support group for mothers of color who have chosen not to work full time outside the home in order to devote more time to their families. Send e-mail to tracie_cook@hotmail.com.
Focus on Mom
Calvary United Methodist Church
220 W. Burke St, Martinsburg, WV
For more information, call Angela Cummings at 304-725-7064.
Second and fourth Fridays from September through May, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
The group provides fellowship and fun for area moms while creating a place to share the joys and occasional bumps of raising a family. Group welcomes women who are pregnant, have little ones, empty-nesters and everything in between. Also provided, conversation and snacks, opportunities for magazine/book swapping, coupon and recipe sharing, and gourmet coffee. Group also hosts moms-only outings, including dinners, movies and parties.
Tiny Tots, Jefferson County
Asbury United Methodist Church
110 W. North St, Charles Town, WV
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to noon.
For more information, call Alicia at 304-724-8821.
Group offers support and conversation while children participate in a structured play environment with caregivers. There is a fee of $5 charged per child per meeting for child care; $4 for each additional child.
Moms Evening Group (MEG)
Independent Bible Church
Hedgesville, WV
Second and fourth Mondays of every month at 6 p.m.
For more information, call Jennifer Darrell at 304-839-3375.
The group offers support and companionship for working and stay-at-home moms. Moms of children older than preschoolers are welcome.
Parents and Tots Playgroups
Hedgesville United Methodist Church
201 S. Mary St, Hedgesville, WV
Every Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
For more information, call Diane Rollins at 304-754-8425.
A support group for moms of infants and preschoolers. No meetings when school is out.
