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Family activities in Flower Mound, Lewisville, and the surrounding North Texas suburbs of Dallas and Fort Worth

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Support Groups

Our community offers many wonderful support groups for parents and caregivers.  If we’ve overlooked anyone, or if you find any errors or updates, please Contact Us and bring them to our attention.

Support Groups Listed Alphabetically

Carrollton Early Childhood PTA

www.cecpta.org

Affiliated with the National and Texas PTAs, the Carrollton Early Childhood PTA (CECPTA) is an organization dedicated to providing activities, support, friendships, and education for parents of children age newborn through preschool.

Monthly meetings during the school year.  There’s an annual membership fee of $25, but you may try a couple meetings or activities free of charge before you decide to join.

Childcare is available for a small fee. Reservations are preferred but not required. Reserve a spot by emailing cecptanursery@gmail.com.

 

Greater Lewisville Early Childhood PTA (GLECPTA)

Affiliated with the National and Texas PTAs, the Greater Lewisville  Early Childhood PTA (GLECPTA) is an organization dedicated to planning many fun and educational activities from monthly meetings with informative speakers (and childcare!), to playgroups, monthly outings, parties, mom’s nights and many other exciting events to share with the family.  We also provide friendship, guidance, and reassurance, in a supportive and social atmosphere.

Please see our website, http://glecpta.org, for more information or email our Membership Chair at glecptamembership@gmail.com.

Greater Lewisville Mothers & More

Meets: 3rd Tuesday of each month from 7:00-8:30pm
at a local restaurant in Flower Mound.
GLM&M is a non-profit group dedicated to improving the lives of mothers through support, education, and advocacy. Whether you’re NEW to the area, NEW to motherhood, or looking for a little extra support from other moms, Mothers & More is a fun group of moms wanting to connect and form lasting friendships.
For ALL MOMS (stay-at-home & working) in LV, FM, HV, Lantana, Corinth, Denton, & DFW areas.

Greater Lewisville Mothers & More offers:

  • Monthly Meetings with Guest Speakers
  • Playgroups (Weekdays & Saturdays)
  • Field Trip Fridays
  • MOMS Night Out
  • Recipe-Foodies Club
  • Coffee Catch-Up Club
  • Book Club
  • Mommy Message boards
  • and MUCH MORE!

Mothers interested in GLM&M are offered a FREE “trial” membership during which they may attend up to (2) meetings or playgroups. This gives you a chance to learn more about what the chapter has to offer!  If you choose to join, membership is $45 per year.

For meeting locations, membership info, or a schedule of events please visit their website, www.mothersnmore.com or call 1-630-941-3553.

Heart of Texas (Online Support)

Home Educators Alliance for Resources and Training of Texas, Inc. may be an organization for homeschooling families, but they have lots of valuable information for parents of kids who go to school as well.
Check out their latest newsletter for information about local events, special discounts at area museums, and programs (such as Pizza Hut’s Book It and Braums’ Book Buddy) that offer special programs for students (some require school participation, while others can be done as individuals – please check details for each program).
They also offer information on current contests and competitions, such as Legos and Robotics programs from FIRST, Math and art contests, and engineering programs.  These programs vary, but some are open to students as young as six years old.  Often, there are prizes for the winners of these competitions, which may include scholarships.
Check them out at http://www.heartoftex.org
and be sure to sign up for future newsletters!

HOME:  Homeschoolers Offering Moms Encouragment

terri@handsonhomeschooling.com

HOME is a yahoo group for Christian moms (or other females) homeschooling children from preschool through high school. The group also offers playdays and other get togethers for field trips and fun as well as mom’s nights out. If you would like to join the yahoo group, please email the above address and mention that you saw our listing at Family EGuide.

Lewisville Special Ed PTSA (Parent/Teacher/Student Association)

NOTE: LISD SEPTSA disbanded in early 2017.

http://lisdseptsa.txpta.org

Do you have a child that qualifies to receive special education services through LISD and the surrounding areas? (This includes everything from those children receiving speech therapy to those who are considered medically fragile.)  Check out Lewisville’s SEPTSA, a support group for parents of children with special needs.

Metrocrest Parents of Multiples

Meets:  Third Thursday of each month (except for special events in May and December) at Trietsch Methodist Church at 6101 Morris Road in Flower Mound.
MPOM is a support group for parents of twins, triplets, and more serving Lewisville, Flower Mound, Highland Village, Coppell, Carrollton, and the surrounding areas.
MPOM members enjoy monthly meetings with informative speakers, as well as children’s socials, Mom’s Nights Out, an annual Mom’s Weekend Get Away and more!
New and expectant parents are encouraged to attend Nearly/Newlies which meets at 6:30 p.m. before the General Meeting. It is a small, informal group that answers questions and offers advice about multiples. You do not need to be a member to attend Nearly/Newlies. The General Meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. with guest speakers at 8:00 p.m. Visitors and spouses are always welcome, but please, no children or babies at the General Meeting.
Parents of multiples can join MPOM at any time. Prospective members can enjoy two programs before joining if they would like.  Membership $30 annually (paid in May). If you’re blessed with a foursome, the fee is waived.

Mom 2 Mom – Flower Mound

Are you new to the area, a first time mom, maybe your kiddos are starting their own lives in elementary school and you need a life too?
Mom 2 Mom is a Christian woman’s group who meets once a week to read, laugh, pray, and sometimes shed a much needed tear together!
They share stories, ideas, tips and tricks on everything from parenting, marriage, organization, all the “mommy madness”.
If you are interested in joining this bunch of wildflowers please contact Angel Kendall at 817-683-7398 or email angel.kendall@tx.rr.com.
Fabulous, free childcare provided every week!

MOMS Club of Flower Mound North

momsfmn@yahoo.com

Moms Offering Moms Support, for stay-at-home moms.  Some of the monthly activities include:
  • Playgroups for all ages
  • Monthly meetings with speakers
  • Monthly Moms Night Out
  • Community Service projects
  • Activities such as crafts, park days and outings
  • And plenty more

For more information about joining this great group of women and children, please contact the Membership VP at: momsfmn@yahoo.com.

MOMS Club of Flower Mound Southeast

MOMS Club of Flower Mound Southeast is one chapter of a non-profit, international organization that is dedicated to providing a supportive environment for moms. Activities include playgroups, children’s activities, educational discussion groups, mom’s nights out, community service projects, a monthly newsletter and more.
With a variety of activities every week, there is surely something for everyone – moms and children alike!
For more information about this chapter, email Denise at momsclubfmsetx@lycos.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
To find out about other chapters in our area, visit www.momsclub.org.

MOMS Club of Flower Mound Southwest

MOMS Club of Flower Mound Southwest is one chapter of a non-profit, international organization that is dedicated to providing a supportive environment for moms. MOMS Clubs are organized by geographic boundaries. FMSW serves moms living south of FM 1171 and east of FM 2499.The MOMS Club welcomes children in all of our activities. Most of the activities are held during the day. We have one general meeting each month to discuss business and activities planned for the month. The other activities center around fun and educational outings for moms and their children. Attendance at activities is not mandatory, allowing you to participate as much or as little as your schedule provides.We look forward to meeting you and your children.To find out about other chapters in our area, visit www.momsclub.org.

MOMS Club of Lewisville

http://momsclublewisville.tripod.com/

Meets:  First Monday of each month at First Baptist Church of Flower Mound at 10 AM.
MOMS Club of Lewisville is a group for stay-at-home moms in the Lewisville and Highland Village area. Group activities are based around “normal” working hours. Each activity is extremely child friendly and the members arrange the calendar according to what they want to do and explore for the month! Each month there is a huge variety of activities including playgroups, stroller walks, field trips, arts & crafts, breakfast and lunch dates, and of course Moms Night Out!
Children of every age are welcome to each event. Our current group has members with children ranging in age from “due in a couple of weeks” to nearly 6 years old. Members participate as much or as little as they like and the yearly dues are $30.
MOMS Club is a wonderful way to meet other moms, their children, and make new friends and explore the area in which we call home!
For more info, email momsclublewisville@hotmail.com.

Moms In Touch

Moms In Touch International is celebrating 25 years of encouraging moms to pray for children and schools. What started as the cry of one mom’s heart as her children went to public junior high school has expanded to include an estimated 175,000 moms throughout the United States and in 132 countries.
To celebrate the special anniversary, Moms In Touch International is hosting a historic prayer event, Arise! Cry Out!, inviting Christian women from around the world to fast and pray for the generations.There are currently over 30 active groups in LISD.  For more information, or to find a group near you, visit the Moms In Touch website, www.MomsInTouch.org.

Moms Inc

First Baptist Church Lewisville

1251 West Valley Ridge Blvd.
Lewisville, TX 75077
972-436-5502
fbclmops@gmail.com
1st & 3rd Mondays at 9:30am to 12:00pm

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)

MOPS is a non-profit church based group for mothers of preschoolers (birth through kindergarten).  They offer support, personal growth, and spiritual hope, all to help you be the best mom possible. Moms often enjoy:

  • speakers/teachers presenting parenting, marriage and general interest topics
  • the opportunity to develop friendships with a small group discussion time
  • working on crafts and/or watching demonstrations

Childcare is available.
Most chapters begin their new “year” in September.  Annual membership is very reasonable (MOPS at Crossroads is $30; contact other chapters directly for their fees)

Some local chapters include:

Crossroads Bible Church 8101 East FM 407
Double Oak, TX 75077
(972)-355-3343
www.crossroadsbible.org/mops
Meets: 2ND & 4TH W at 9:00-11:15AM

Crossroads Bible Church
8101 East FM 407
Double Oak, TX 75077
(972)-355-3343
www.crossroadsbible.org/mops
Meets: 1ST & 3RD W at 9:00-11:30AM

Crossroads Bible Church (Teen Moms)
8101 East FM 407
Double Oak, TX 75077
(972)-355-3343
http://www.crossroadsbible.org
Meets: every Tuesday at 630 – 830PM

First Baptist Church of Flower Mound
1901 Timbercreek Rd.
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(972) 539-0641
http://www.firstbaptistflowermound.org
Meets: First Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.

Vista Ridge United Methodist Church
2901 Denton Tap Rd
Lewisville, TX 75067
(972) 315-5225
http://www.vrumc.org
Meets: 2ND Wednesday at 9:00-11:00AM

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