Sometimes sharing a camaraderie with others is great. Here is a listing of organizations in Mason, Ohio and Greater Cincinnati that will help you with the many ups and sometimes downs of raising children. |  |
Cincinnati Dads - www.cincinnatidads.ning.com/ - Here's a great way for stay-at-home Dads & working Dads and to stay connected, participate in playgroups and share info. It's for Dads in Cincinnati and Northern KY. You have to join their organization to be able to join playgroups and more.
CincinnatiMommies - www.cincinnatimommies.com - Join this great group of local women and you have access to their amazing online support community as well as being able to participate in playdates, Mom's Night Outs, and other outings. Their mission is "to provide a safe, secure, FREE place for mothers to find support and encouragement from other mothers and to empower them to be better women, parents and community leaders." (from CM's website). I just joined and hope you will too.
Moms Club® International - www.momsclub.org. I've been involved with our local Mason Moms Club® East for over 4 years. This is a wonderful organization to join if you are a new to the area or if you have children and would like to meet other Mom's, get your children involved in playgroups, and do some other fun, child friendly events planned throughout the year. To find your local contact person, log onto their website.
Moms Club of Lebanon - Please email momsclublebanon@gmail.com for more info or call Lesley (513) 934-2195.
Moms Club of West Chester-East - visit www.westchestermomsclub.com for more information.
Moms4Moms - www.cincymoms4moms.org. They are a "group for parents (dads included!!) on the east-side of Cincinnati. Most of our members are from the Anderson, Amelia, Mt. Washington, Hyde Park and Eastgate areas. We encourage both working and stay at home parents to be members".
MOPS - Mothers of Preschoolers - www.mops.org. This is faith based group that focuses on bringing mothers and their young children together. Check out their website to find a meeting place and time that is convenient to you. Check their website for local meeting places.
Mothers & More - http://www.geocities.com/mothersandmorecinti/. "
Their Mission: "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".
West Chester Mothers of Twins & More Club - www.wcmultiples.org - This is a national non-profit organization that supports families who are raising or expecting twins, triplets or more (oh my!). They have "garage sales" throughout the year where you can find some great deals on gently used baby items.
If there is an organization that you would like to add, please let me know by emailing masonmetu@gmail.com.
Free Publications
If you can pick up one of these great FREE magazines, they are a wonderful resource for family friendly activities in the greater Cincinnati area. They usually have some great articles and parent tips. You can also view their information on line.
Cincinnati Family Magazine - www.cincinnatifamilymagazine.com.
Cincinnati Parent Magazine - www.cincinnatiparent.com.
