Welcome to MOPS and MOPS NEXT at First Federated Church!

MOPS/MOPS NEXT stands for Mothers of Preschoolers and into the next step -- Elementary school. We exist to meet the needs of every mom -- moms with different lifestyles who all share a similar desire to be the very best moms they can be! MOPS/MOPS NEXT recognizes that the years of infancy through kindergarten are foundational in a mother-child relationship and are filled with unique needs. MOPS/MOPS NEXT helps moms through relationships estabilished in the context of local groups that provide a caring atmosphere for today's mother of young children. Come join us at Federated to begin your quest to be the mom God intended you to be!

Monday, October 8, 2012

Holiday Traditions

As the time for holidays approaches, what special traditions mean the most to you and your family?

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Cute crafts for Tuesday

We have three crafts for you to choose from for Tuesday:

1.  Making a Tutu for your little girl (or boy if you really want to!).

 
 
2.  Making a Cape for your little girl or boy.  If you are planning on doing this one, please bring an old adult-sized tee shirt in the color of your choice to make your cape.
 
 
 
3. Making a fall decoration...you will have to come to see what this one looks like!
 


Wednesday, October 3, 2012

When Life gives you a pain in the neck....

Literally....

Do you have neck pain from carrying your screaming 6 month old son? Are your shoulders always tense due to the stress of life with a third grade girl with issues at school?  Did you wake up today with pain in your back from your 15 year old lumpy mattress?

THEN YOU NEED TO DE-STRESS AT FFC'S MOMS' CLUB!!

This Tuesday night we will have a representative from Blum Family Chiropractic (http://www.blumfamilychiropractic.com) talking about how we can be healthy mommas for our families. They will also have free neck screenings and answer our questions about chiropractic care.  

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After they share we will have two crafts to choose from:

1.  Making a tutu or a super-hero cape for your kids for Halloween
(If you choose to make a cape, you will need to bring an adult-sized tee shirt to make your cape.) 

2. Making a fall decoration for your home. 

Don't forget to bring $5 to cover the cost of the materials, our speaker and the food!

See you on Tuesday... BRING A FRIEND!!  

Monday, September 10, 2012

Lost the Creativity?

Kids' lunches -- whether you pack them for school or create them at home -- are a chore!!  It is easy to get in a rut of the same old lunch over and over.  Mom is bored and the kids are bored. 

SO... let's work together and share our best ideas:

What is your most creative lunch for the kids when you are bored with the normal, everyday lunches?

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Mom's Club at FFC


Announcing a new group, just for you!!!

Mom's Club at First Federated Church






What:  A club for moms that meets once a month for games, learning, sharing, fun, crafts, food and MORE!  This club will take the format of MOPS but will also include MOPS Next which is a program designed for moms with children in elementary school.


Who:  All moms with children ages birth-grade 6 and pregnant moms from First Federated Church, their friends, and friends from the community!

When: the Second Tuesday of the Month from September – May from 7-9pm

Where: at First Federated Church (4801 Franklin Ave, DSM) in Room 152

Why:  We all need encouragement, relaxation, conversation with other moms, yummy food, and a time to be a little creative!

(Childcare will NOT be provided; babies are welcome to come with mommas!)


We start on September 11 so mark 
your calendars NOW!

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

FINAL MOPS Meeting -- Tuesday

We have our final MOPS meeting Tuesday, May 22 at 10 AM at Colby Park in Windsor Heights as a play date!  We are praying for good weather so we can enjoy good company with friends.  Come when you can and leave when you must!  Please feel free to stay for a picnic lunch together as a group and invite a friend or two to join us for a special time at a GREAT park!  Hope you can make it! :)

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Physical Therapy Links

We had two GREAT speakers yesterday and they left two sites for us to get more information!

www.hab-it.com

www.prolapsehealth.com

Use the first site to contact Tasha Mulligan and Michelle Herbst about questions! They are ready and willing to help!