| Finding other moms to hang out with is essential. Not | | | | outings. They believe in the power of the mommy |
| only is it a great socializing tool for your children, but it is | | | | network. The purpose of this group is to get together |
| so important for you. Playgroups are a fantastic way | | | | in person and to connect, network, and make new |
| to build relationships with women who are going | | | | friends. |
| through similar situations are you. This bonding is a | | | | No Drama Mamas of VA: |
| great way to find solutions to problems, discuss | | | | No Drama Mamas is a social group geared toward |
| parenting tips, or simply vent! Below is a list of some of | | | | stay-at-home moms and their children of all ages. |
| the moms groups in Arlington, VA and surrounding | | | | However, working mothers and their kids are more |
| areas. | | | | than welcome. While we have some weekend events |
| Mom's Club of South Arlington: | | | | for moms and their kids, most of our calendar focuses |
| The Arlington-South chapter of the International MOMS | | | | on weekday events. |
| club (Mothers Offering Mothers Support) meets during | | | | Natural Parents of Arlington: |
| the day when at home mothers most need support. | | | | Meet other stay-at-home parents who don't take the |
| We believe being a mother shouldn't isolate you, so | | | | easy way out of parenting. We recognize that there |
| mothers can bring their children with them to all our | | | | are different parenting methods, but we choose the |
| activities. Any age children are welcome. | | | | ones that feel the most natural... whether |
| Mothers of North Arlington: | | | | baby-wearing, breastfeeding, or cosleeping. We are |
| MONA is a local support group for mothers who | | | | looking for people to share information, experiences, |
| primarily stay at home with their children, including those | | | | and different viewpoints. A support system that open |
| who have home-based businesses or work part-time | | | | minded, non judgmental moms will enjoy and benefit |
| but are home with their children during the day. | | | | from. With involved members and a very active |
| Membership in MONA is limited to the following zip | | | | calendar, we hope you will find the encouragement, |
| codes: 22201; 22203; 22205; 22207; 22209; 22213. | | | | advice and support you're looking for. Our activities are |
| Joy Troupe: | | | | geared toward 2 to 5 year olds and will be held in |
| Joy Troupe all about story hours, home play dates, | | | | Centreville, Fairfax, Clifton, Herndon/Reston and Vienna. |
| music and dance activities, and baby appropriate | | | | |