This page is dedicated to providing you with information on support
groups in the area and how to contact them for more information.
Included in this listing are groups for moms-to-be, new moms, moms of
toddlers, moms of twins or more, moms of children with special needs,
organized mom-and-tot playgroups, educational groups and more. (Many of
these groups include you too, Dad!) If you have or participate in a
group not listed here, please email us with the details and how you can
be reached.
Corpus Christi Area Playgroup CCMommies welcomes all moms in the Corpus Christi area (Ingleside, Portland, etc.). CC Mommies is a great little group created just for Corpus Christi Mommies to meet other Mommies in our town and get to know one another, plan get-togethers & playdates. And most of all just to make some friends for ourselves & our little ones.
Coastal Bend Mothers of Multiples: 855-5808 www.cbmom.org Corpus Christi Mothers of Multiples is a support group for families of twins, triplets & more! We meet the first Tuesday of each month at Bayshore Bible Church, 901 Brawner Pkwy. from 7-9pm. Fore more information email cbmomcc@yahoo.com
HOST Homeschooling Organization of South Texas 361-334-2027 www.stxh.org The Home Schooling Organization of South Texas is a Christian support group for homeschoolers. We try to serve home- schoolers by providing a monthly newsletter, regular field trips, weekly positive socialization times (Park Day), weekly parent support meetings (also Park Day). Activities such as Science, Fine Arts, and Geography Fairs to give our children chances to show what they have learned. . Bimonthly business meetings, Sept.-May on the 2nd Tues. at 7 p.m. and a network of information (locally and in cooperation with other groups). Membership in this organization is contingent on the payment of yearly dues (this year it is $20) and "good standing with the organization." HOST is governed by an elected Board of Officers.
MOPS
(Mothers of Preschoolers) MOPS
International recognizes that
the years from infancy to kindergarten are foundational in a
mother-child relationship and are filled with unique needs. MOPS exists
to meet the needs of every mom - urban and suburban moms, stay-at-home
and working moms, teen, single, and married moms - moms with different
lifestyles who all share a similar desire to be the very best moms they
can be! Click the web site link above to find out about all of the
exciting things this group has to offer AND to find a group to join
near you!
La Leche League www.lalecheleague.org (LLL)
meetings offer mothers and expectant mothers an opportunity to learn
about breastfeeding and mothering in a casual setting. Each group meets
once a month to discuss a breastfeeding topic. Mothers and their babies
are welcome to join in the discussion or to just attend. There is an
optional membership though no fee is charged to attend the meetings.
See the Calendar of Events
for these and other meetings.
New Neighbors League (NNL) is a group that welcomes people who have lived in Corpus Christi for less than 1 year. They hold a Coffee and a Luncheon once a month and have many clubs. Bunco, Bowling, and Dinner Groups. If you are interested in finding out more about the New Neighbors League please contact: 888-7355.
| American Academy of Pediatrics | www.aap.org |
| Car Seat Compatibility List | www.carseatdata.org |
| Child Development Medical Resource | www.childdevelopmentinfo.com |
| Coalition for Quality Children's Media | www.cqcm.org |
| Consumer Product Safety Commission | www.cpsc.gov |
| Health Monitor free subscription | www.healthmonitor.com |
| Healthlink USA-links 1,000's health sites | www.healthlinkusa.com |
| Juvenile Product Manufacturers Assoc | www.jpma.org |
| National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies | www.naccrra.net |
| National Highway Traffic Safety Admin | www.nhtsa.dot.gov |
| National Safe Kids Campaign | www.safekids.org |
| Pediatric Parenting Advice www.pediatricnursing.com | www.pediatricnursing.com |
| Red Cross | www.redcross.org |
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