City Guide
Family and Parenting
Ann Arbor Area Families with Children from China
Leslie Dubin, 483-5697
Support, information, and activities for families who have adopted children from China. Picnics, play groups, book club, and Chinese New Year celebration. Dues $20. ldugriz@yahoo.com, annarborfcc.com
Ann Arbor Babywearers
Parents and other caregivers lend support and knowledge of wearing babies in carriers. Meets Tues. 10 a.m., Joust Strength and Fitness, 3951 Varsity & last Sat. 10 a.m., Indigo Forest Holistic Family Center, 4121 Jackson. annarborbabywearers.com
Ann Arbor Moms Club
Betsy, 929-2934; Nancy, 929-2252
Support group for stay-at-home mothers. Activities include speakers, play groups, holiday parties, babysitting co-ops, moms night out. Service projects benefit children in need. Children welcome at most functions. Dues $20. momscluba2@yahoo.com
ArborParents
Parenting discussion email group for those with children in the Ann Arbor area. To join, go to groups.yahoo.com/group/arborparents (click on "join this group"). valeriemates@unixmama.com, unixmama.com/arborparents/faq.html
Huron Valley Parents of Multiples
904-4555
Social and support group for expectant and current parents of twins, triplets, and more. Members share experience, expertise, and humor unique to households with multiples. Sponsors activities such as mom-to-mom sales, social gatherings, and an online support community. Dues $24 (including newsletter by email). membership@hvpom.org, hvpom.org
Lesbian Moms’ Network
P.O. Box 2113, AA 48106Connects lesbian parents with other families in the area. Social, educational, and support groups. Dues $20. lmnmembership@yahoo.com, lmnetwork.org
Mother-Baby Drop-In Groups
Center for the Childbearing Year, 722 Brooks [map]663-1523
Mothering Arts (infant and toddler groups), The Breastfeeding Cafe, La Leche League Meetings, Breastfeeding Multiples, Breastfeeding & Working. center4cby.com
Mothers & More
527-6880
Support, education, and advocacy for mothers. Informational meetings, play groups, social activities, and leadership and service opportunities. Meets 1st Tues. & 3rd Thurs. 7-9 p.m. Dues $45. co-leader@mmwashtenaw.org, mmwashtenaw.org
