Parent Support

South Florida Parenting

PARENT SUPPORTM
NATIONAL/STATE RESOURCES
SOUTH FLORIDA MOMS & CUTIE PATOOTIES
A safe, fun environment where child socialization is a priority. Moms' nights, playdates, crafts, cooking and family days.
iwillisten2003@yahoo.com

MOMS CLUBS
www.momsclub.o
rg Moms offering moms support. In multiple counties; offers social gatherings, playdates and community service projects. Check their Web site for a chapter in your area.

MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS
Nondenominational Christian support groups.
Coral Gables: 305-448-4428, ext. 621
Plantation: 954-476-7100, ext. 336
Margate/Coral Springs: 954-840-1202
Wellington: 561-793-1007
Palm Beach Gardens: 561-799-7600
Palm Beach Gardens-Maranatha: 561-622-8330

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FAMILIES FIRST
www.ci.miami.fl.us/cms/mayor
Free groups offered by parenting specialists from the University of Miami and funded by The Children's Trust. For parents of children birth to 5 years; Baby and Me classes for parents of babies 12 months and younger. Miami.
305-243-8425

FROM CAREERS TO CRAYONS
A playgroup for kids and support group for ex-career moms.
fromcareerstocrayons@yahoo.com

SOUTH FLORIDA PRESCHOOL PTA
For parents of young children. Provides speakers, panels and activities for children and families. Members are also active in the community and children's issues.
786-242-1551

TOTALLY TODDLERS
A multimedia experience for parents and toddlers.
21st St., Recreation Center, 2100 Washington Ave.
305-673-7730

TEACH MORE, LOVE MORE
www.teachmorelovemore.org
A support system for parents to get help in English, Spanish or Creole about child care, nutrition and community resources.
305-631-8111

YOUTH AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT
Parenting workshops, individual child play therapy, family therapy and developmental assessments offered at Florida International University for a reasonable fee.
305-348-2885

BROWARD COUNTY BROWARD'S BEST MOMS
groups.yahoo.com/group/BrowardsBestMoms
Ideas, advice, experiences and support in an open, fun and relaxed environment. No meetings or dues.
954-747-6679/954-478-4283

HOLISTIC MOMS NETWORK
www.holisticmoms.org
Information on alternative health and natural healing for children at Whole Foods Market, 2000 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale.
DrBlairBarone@aol.com.
954-816-3700

SHARI'S OLDER MOMS' CLUB
Coral Springs/Parkland and Weston/Pembroke Pines areas. Weekly group for stay-at-home moms ages 30 and older. Grandmothers welcome.
954-242-2271

PLAYMATE CONNECTION
Playgroup in southwest Broward for stay-at-home moms and their children.
playmateconnection@hotmail.com.
954-435-1128

THE FAMILY CENTER PARENTING PLACE
www.nova.edu/msi
Support groups and workshops for parents offered at the Mailman Segal Institute.
3301 College Ave., Fort Lauderdale
954-262-6900

PALM BEACH COUNTY MOCHA MOMS PALM BEACH
www.mochamoms.org Nationwide support group for at-home mothers of color who are making parenting a priority.
561-588-1488

MOMS MEETUP GROUP
www.moms.meetup.com/555
Mothers of children of all ages meet monthly at West Boynton Park, 6000 Northtree Blvd., Boynton Beach
561-644-5213

THE MOTHER'S CONNECTION
www.geocities.com\wpbmothersconnection
Workshops for parents, playgroups, family activities, Moms' nights, book club and more. Mothers of newborns through age 4.
561-691-1404

PARENTING 101
www.parenting101.net
Child development workshops facilitated by author and psychologist Dr. Melanie Bazaar.
561-272-5622

PROFESSIONAL WORKING MOTHERS OF SOUTH FLORIDA
For working mothers of children up to 4 years old. Moms' nights, playgroups and family events.
Jupiter/ West Palm Beach.
profworkingmothers@yahoo.com