SEMINARS
Introductory to Sign Language Seminars led by Jennifer Buckman
FEBRUARY 18
11:30 a.m. at the Babies R Us in Cerritos. 11540 South St, Cerritos. 562-865-8771
FEBRUARY 18
2 p.m. at the Babies R Us in Westminster. 530 Westminster Mall, Westminster 714-653-7031
FEBRUARY 25
1 p.m. at the Babies R Us in Tustin. 2882 El Camino Real, Tustin. 714838-4237
FEBRUARY25
3:30 p.m. at the Babies R Us in Foothill Ranch. 26532 Town Center Dr. Foothill Ranch. 949-829-9712. Children’s Hospital of Orange County provides workshops and seminars on Active Communication and Parenting Styles. For more information
visit: Choc.org.
CLASSES
Baby Time with Parents (Newborn to 15 months), weekend group class discusses new topics one Saturday each month. $5. Call as dates may change. St. Joseph Hospital, Mother/Baby Assesment Center, 363
S. Main St. Classroom 102, Orange. 714-744-8764.
Breastfeeding National Network, Medela, Inc., 800-TELL-YOU (835-5968).
CPR and First Aid Classes for Infant/Child & More are offered at the Lakeview Senior Center, for a detailed schedule and pricing info call 949-724-6610.
La Leche League Provides information, encouragement and support to women who wish to breastfeed. 714-965-1182. Mommy Matters (Newborn to crawling), Group class discusses new topics each week. Topics include breastfeeding, baby and sleep, imunizations
and more. Wednesdays 10-11 a.m. $5. St. Joseph Hospital, Mother/Baby Assesment Center, 363 S. Main St. Suite 100, Orange. 714-744-8764.
Parents’ Morning Program at Turtlerock Community Park includes guest speakers and discussion on selected parenting topics and activities
for children ages 2 to 5. For more information call 949-724-6638. Mother’s Fitness Walk at Hoag Memorial Hospital offered to moms a 6-week postpartum. Bring the baby, a stroller and something to drink. Registration not required. FREE Two locations: Irvine and Huntington Beach. www.hoaghospital.org.
Postpartum Adjustment Group at South Orange County Family Resource Center, discusses unexpected feelings of anxiety, weepiness and depression following birth. Babies welcome. FREE. Mommy Matters is an interactive group for moms and babies to share the joys and concerns of new parenthood. Newborns to 9 mos. 11:30a.m. - 12:30p.m. 10 to 16 mos. 10:15a.m. - 11:15a.m. 949-3640500.
Siblings Class for Preschoolers and elementary school kids about to become big brothers and sisters offered at UCI Medical Center. Newborn Care class for expectant mothers and their birth partners during the last trimester and their birth partners gives information about infant feeding, dressing, bathing, diapering, illness and more. Call 877824-3627.
Stroller Strides A fitness class that incorporates mom, baby, a stroller and the environment to create a challenging workout. www.strollerstrides.com.
Toddler Talk at the South Orange County Family Resource Center helps parents and their kids ages 1 to 3 (walkers only) learn about common parenting concerns. Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo. 949-3640500.
Toddler Topics (Crawling to 15 months), As your baby grows, your needs change. This group is designed for a mother of an older baby. Variety of issues discussed. New issue includes solid foods. Wednesdays 11:30-12:30 a.m. $5. St. Joseph Hospital, Mother/Baby
Assesment Center, 363 S. Main St., Orange. 714-744-8764.
Transition to Parenthood helps parents in the last trimester of pregnancy create realistic expectations about becoming a new family. Classes offered at Mission Hospital. Other classes offered are Beyond Baby Care Basics helps new parents learn about infant temperament, growth, development, safety and more. Sibling class helps ages 3 to 10 about to become big brothers or sisters. 27700 Medical Center Rd., Mission Viejo. 949-364-7771.
Active Parenting is a six week series teaching parents consistent model of parenting, enabling them to act with confidence and clarity when facing typical parenting problems. Class focuses on effective communication, discipline and teaching responsibility, how to redirect misbehavior and side step power struggles (really great for when baby hits the terrible twos). Visit www.choc.org for more information.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Attachment Parenting Discussion and play groups for parents who believe in attachment parenting including breastfeeding, family bed, gentle discipline and more.
www.groups.yahoo.com/group/aporangecounty.
Busy Bees A central Orange County attachment parenting group, believe in breastfeeding, family bed and positive discipline. Meets in various locations for play dates, park outing, mom’s night out and more. www.groups.yahoo.com/group/Busy-Bees.
Email busy-bees-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.
Orange County Dads Playgroup (Grandfathers also welcome) Meet in Tustin/Irvine and Mission Viejo Parks once a week. Other activities include dad’s poker night. No religious affiliation. www.slowlane.com/groups/ocd2d/ Email: matt@iwbyte.com. 949-559-6844.
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center Moms Support Group. Call for times and pricing information. 949-452-3642.
St. Joseph’s Hospital A Toddler Topics Support Group for parents with kids ages crawling to 15 mos. and older discusses developmental play, safety issues, introducing food and more, 11:30 to 12:30 a.m. Wednesdays. $5. 363S. Main St., Orange. 714-771-8266.
Mom’s Support Groups in OC are in full bloom. Check it out: momsmeetup.com. Aliso and Irvine: sahm.meetup.com. Visit meetup.com and find or start a support group in your area.
MOMS CLUBS
Bare Bottom Babes Playgroup OC mom’s group meets about once a week. Days, times and locations vary. Most activity planning and communications are through the web. www.groups.yahoo.com /group/BareBottomBabes or email BareBottomBabes-owner@yahoogroups.com.
Garden Grove Mothers Club Playgroups for ages 5 and younger. Wednesday mornings 10:00-noon, mom’s night out, holiday parties and more. 714-703-3313.
Huntington Beach Mother’s Club seeks new members. Surrounding cities welcome, too. Ages newborn to school age. Attend weekly playgroups, seasonal parties for the whole family and Mom’s Night Out. 877-230-6835. HBMothersclub.org.
Mocha Moms, Inc., A support group for stay at home mothers of color. Playgroups, park days, mom’s night out and more. www.mochamoms.org.
MOMS Club of Aliso Viejo Park days Mon. and Wed., Family Day, Mom’s Night Out and more. Charlotte Wurth, 949-360-8714. Email: superfunmoms@yahoo.com.
MOMS Club of Anaheim Hills West Playgroups meet second and fourth Friday of the month, monthly park days, craft days, field trips, mom’s night out and more. 714-282-0556.
MOMS Club of Costa Mesa North Weekly playgroups, park days at various Costa Mesa locations, Mom’s Night Out, field trips, monthly socials, family outings, holiday parties and more. 714-540-3745.
MOMS Club of Cypress Playgroups, park days, mom’s night out and more. 714-239-0420.
MOMS Club of Fullerton East Park days, field trips, babysitting co-op, activity groups, Mom’s Night Out and more. 714-854-0911.
MOMS Club of Huntington Beach Playgroups meet weekly at HB parks, 10 a.m. Mon.
and noon Wednesday Mommy and Me Stroller Walk in Central Park, Tue. and Thu. 1 p.m. For information: Bridgette Mulholland 714-373-5488.
MOMS Club of Huntington Beach Pacific Coast Weekly age-appropriate playgroups from birth to age 5, Mom’s Night Out, seasonal parties and more. 714-841-7112 or www.pacificcoastmothersclub.org.
MOMS Club of Irvine SE Park day 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at area park, age appropriate play groups, Mom’s Night Out and more. 949-857-1858.
MOMS Club of Irvine SW offers a variety of weekly activities for mothers and children including playgroups, weekly park outings, community service projects, fieldtrips, other’s only activities. Most Activities are held during the day however working moms are welcome to
attend any activities that fit their schedule. Charlotte Wagner, charcw@aol.com.
MOMS Club of Laguna Hills Park days, playgroups, fitness walks, and more. 949-224-3065. www.momscluboflagunahills.org.
MOMS Club of Laguna Niguel South Speakers Breakfast 10 a.m. first Wednesday of the month. Playgroups, excursions, park days, cooking club, book club and Mom’s Night Out. 949-481-2711. mogeske@aol.com or mclnsmembership@yahoo.com.
MOMS Club of Lake Forest Playgroups, park days, field trips, craft days. Mom’s Night Out and much more. Contact Melody Downey at 949-457-2595 or email
momscluboflakeforest@ hotmail.com.
MOMS Club of Mission Viejo South Park days, playgroups, field trips, Mom’s Night Out and more. 949-858-7181.
MOMS Club of Orange South Playgroups, holiday parties, field trips, speakers, park days,
Moms’ Night Out and more. 714-532-9720.
MOMS Club of Placentia North Age appropriate playgroups the first and third Wednesday
of the month, field trips Mom’s Night Out, park days and more. 714-528- 8905.
MOMS Club of Placentia South Park days, playgroups, field trips and more. 714-524-5022.
MOMS club of San Juan Capistrano Mom’s Night Out, speakers, holiday parties, crafts and more. 949-487-7431.
MOMS Club of Tustin/Santa Ana Park days, playgroups, field trips and more, most weekdays. 714-508-9620.
MOMS Club of Westminster Park days, playgroups, field trips and more. 714-893-3546.
MOMS Club of Yorba Linda East Park days, ice cream socials, coffee clubs, field trips, pool parties, Mom’s night out and more. Shannon Langpap, 714-692-9425.
Mothers and More Supports women who are altering career paths to accommodate children. Call for schedule of monthly meetings, Mom’s Night Out, playgroups, book clubs and more. 866-206-9066, ext. 4810.
OC Christian Moms Christian moms get together for play groups, family picnics, mom’s night out and shared beliefs. www.groups.yahoo.com/ group/OCChristianMoms or email
OCChristianMoms-owner@yahoogroups.com.
Pacific Coast Mothers Club A Huntington Beach-based organization that offers 5 playgroups for infants to 5 year olds. Weekly playgroup activities, seasonal parties, monthly moms dinner meeting, charity fundraisers and more. Moms from all cities welcome. Contact Nancy at 714-846-0746, www.pacificcoastmothersclub.org.
Saddleback Mothers of Multiples Club A philanthropic support group for parents and expectant parents of twins and high-order multiples in south Orange County offers education, resources, friendship and more. Call for information. www.smomc.org.
If you would like to have your Mom’s Club listed here for each Baby Guide, please
email danielle.lagana@parentingoc.com.
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