Comments on: Chicago Parent Groups?

Question: Chicago Parent Groups?

cajo — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 12:00:10 -0800

ChicagoParentFilter: I recently became a new mom, and in my circle of friends I'm the first mom. Chicagoans, do you know of any parent groups for new parents or parents of young children? Thanks.

By: Biblio

Biblio — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 13:27:13 -0800

I'm not in Chicago, but I know that MOMS Club is an international group, so I'm sure there's a chapter near you! Also, check your local library for baby storytimes and playgroups. Congrats!

By: mattbucher

mattbucher — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 13:56:06 -0800

chicago.urbanbaby.com
They have a good chatboard there and I'm sure this question would get you a ton of answers there.

By: ThePinkSuperhero

ThePinkSuperhero — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 14:41:52 -0800

If you're cool with church groups, there's always the church-based group program MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers, which actually is for mothers of children up to preschool age). I just did a quick search for Chicago, IL and found a bunch of groups.

By: Not in my backyard

Not in my backyard — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 15:07:25 -0800

Have you checked out Craigslist?

By: Wild_Eep

Wild_Eep — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 15:58:13 -0800

See if there's a local chapter of MOMS club. There's an email address on that page you could write to.

By: merejane

merejane — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 15:58:31 -0800

Check out GoCityKids, Chicago. Click on the "Parent Resouces" link on the left of the home page. You'll find some info about parent groups there.

By: cajo

cajo — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 19:42:44 -0800

Thanks folks - especially NIMBY - that was exactly what I was looking for. At least for now until I go back to work.