Mamas Circle
Support in the early weeks and months with a newborn is essential. Mamas Circles are open, supportive communities where we talk about changing identities, relationships, and how to get through the day (and night) with little ones. A place to be in community with other women and know you're not in this alone.
Now, we're faced with a global pandemic, social distancing, and uncertainty around a new virus and the impact it will have on our families and communities. But we need each other now more than ever. So to continue community building amidst this challenge we will be hosting virtual Mamas Circles until we can meet in-person again.
We'll meet weekly via zoom to help get your questions answered, provide space to offer tips to others, and create lasting friendships for you and your little one. The connection continues on our online community throughout the week.
Now, we're faced with a global pandemic, social distancing, and uncertainty around a new virus and the impact it will have on our families and communities. But we need each other now more than ever. So to continue community building amidst this challenge we will be hosting virtual Mamas Circles until we can meet in-person again.
We'll meet weekly via zoom to help get your questions answered, provide space to offer tips to others, and create lasting friendships for you and your little one. The connection continues on our online community throughout the week.
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My daughter just turned one and I am still in touch with several moms and babies from Mamas Circle. It was a super helpful way to commiserate with and learn from other women, make friends, and become confident in my own parenting, such that I could give advice to other new moms. |
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I felt safe and comfortable sharing the joy and the craziness of being a mother. So many doubts, so many questions... Mamas Circle is the place to find answers and feel better about ourselves. |
Mamas Circle Details
Upcoming sessions will continue to be held virtually:
Cost: $200 for a 6-week session*
*If you would like to participate but the cost of the group is a challenge please contact us about scholarships.
In accordance with public health guidance, groups will continue to be held virtually. Many moms are meeting up at other times - outdoors and at a distance for some in-person connection!
Looking for a session later in the year? Just complete the form below and select "Future session" and you'll be the first to know when registration opens.
*If you would like to participate but the cost of the group is a challenge please contact us about scholarships.
In accordance with public health guidance, groups will continue to be held virtually. Many moms are meeting up at other times - outdoors and at a distance for some in-person connection!
Looking for a session later in the year? Just complete the form below and select "Future session" and you'll be the first to know when registration opens.
Clicking submit will send us your registration and take you to the payment page. Please note before registering that we are unable to provide refunds for Mamas Circle groups. If you are registering for a group with a waitlist or a future group please skip payment and we will reach out to you with more information soon!
Mamas Circle FAQ
Who can join?
We welcome ALL moms and embrace diversity in background, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, etc. Mamas Circle is open to any mom with a newborn to pre-crawling baby and Motherhood Circles are open to moms with young children. If you are pregnant please join our Pregnancy Circle. The groups are all usually a good mix of new and veteran mamas - first-time, second-time or moms with many more children are welcome.
How many people will be in my circle? What will they be like?
Each circle will have between 6-10 moms. Many are on maternity leave some will likely have decided to take additional time off work or transition to working part time. There will be first time moms and moms with other children. You'll also have the opportunity to connect with other moms on our online community.
When should I join?
The short answer is join when you are ready! The youngest baby to join Mamas Circle was just 5 days old but most babies are 1-4 months old. Since this group is run in 6-week sessions you should find one starting around the time you are looking for.
My baby is 6 months old. Is it too late to join?
Mamas Circle is designed for moms and their newborn to pre-crawling babies (most babies are 0-4 months old). If you have an older baby or toddler please join a Motherhood Circle.
Where do we meet?
We are currently meeting on zoom due to the Covid-19 pandemic. So you get to call-in from the comfort of your home!
Will I get anything out of this group if it is virtual?
Yes! You'll get to connect with other moms on a weekly basis from the comfort of your own home.
In our current groups some of the moms are meeting up for physically distant walks and everyone is in touch in-between sessions, others are simply keeping the connections virtual. Most of our groups are still actively engaged- which really is the whole idea! You'll have a wonderful group of moms with babies around the same age to check-in with about small questions and big changes that will happen over the months and years as you raise your little one.
Are all of the participants from the DC area?
Most of the moms in the group are in the DC area but not all. Since we've gone virtual we've had moms join our circles from New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, California, and other states.
What makes Mamas Circle different from other moms groups?
Mamas Circle is a community and its content is truly mom-inspired. By not having a strict curriculum we have ample time each week to talk about what you need most - whether its help with baby's sleep, the changing relationship with your spouse, how to find time for yourself, or something else entirely. Mamas Circle is the beginning of lasting friendships that continue well beyond the session with play dates, family gatherings, and more.
Why should I join?
Having a new baby is a big adjustment. Whether it's your first or fifth child, each baby brings its own joys and challenges to you and your family and it's important to have a supportive community of moms going through it. Many moms look back as their babies grow and wonder how they would have done it without the wonderful women they meet with each week (and beyond).
Can I drop-in to one week or start mid-session?
We don't have drop-ins - each week we get to know each other a little better and share the details of our lives and it's not conducive to have moms just come for a session or two. The positive part of this is when everyone commits to the group it creates a really wonderful and supportive place to return to. Mamas Circles are closed after the second meeting of the session.
What if I am going to miss a week? Is there a way to make-up?
Due to the session/cohort model there are no make-ups.
What if I changed my mind? Can I get a refund?
Unfortunately, no refunds are available for Mamas Circles.
Can I give Mamas Circle as a gift?
Absolutely! It's a wonderful alternative to more baby "stuff." Simply contact us and we'll provide you with a personalized gift certificate.
What if the time doesn't work for me?
Please get in touch! We'll expand the circle if there is more demand and would love to include you in a future group if we are able.
Have another question? Please contact us.
We welcome ALL moms and embrace diversity in background, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, etc. Mamas Circle is open to any mom with a newborn to pre-crawling baby and Motherhood Circles are open to moms with young children. If you are pregnant please join our Pregnancy Circle. The groups are all usually a good mix of new and veteran mamas - first-time, second-time or moms with many more children are welcome.
How many people will be in my circle? What will they be like?
Each circle will have between 6-10 moms. Many are on maternity leave some will likely have decided to take additional time off work or transition to working part time. There will be first time moms and moms with other children. You'll also have the opportunity to connect with other moms on our online community.
When should I join?
The short answer is join when you are ready! The youngest baby to join Mamas Circle was just 5 days old but most babies are 1-4 months old. Since this group is run in 6-week sessions you should find one starting around the time you are looking for.
My baby is 6 months old. Is it too late to join?
Mamas Circle is designed for moms and their newborn to pre-crawling babies (most babies are 0-4 months old). If you have an older baby or toddler please join a Motherhood Circle.
Where do we meet?
We are currently meeting on zoom due to the Covid-19 pandemic. So you get to call-in from the comfort of your home!
Will I get anything out of this group if it is virtual?
Yes! You'll get to connect with other moms on a weekly basis from the comfort of your own home.
In our current groups some of the moms are meeting up for physically distant walks and everyone is in touch in-between sessions, others are simply keeping the connections virtual. Most of our groups are still actively engaged- which really is the whole idea! You'll have a wonderful group of moms with babies around the same age to check-in with about small questions and big changes that will happen over the months and years as you raise your little one.
Are all of the participants from the DC area?
Most of the moms in the group are in the DC area but not all. Since we've gone virtual we've had moms join our circles from New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, California, and other states.
What makes Mamas Circle different from other moms groups?
Mamas Circle is a community and its content is truly mom-inspired. By not having a strict curriculum we have ample time each week to talk about what you need most - whether its help with baby's sleep, the changing relationship with your spouse, how to find time for yourself, or something else entirely. Mamas Circle is the beginning of lasting friendships that continue well beyond the session with play dates, family gatherings, and more.
Why should I join?
Having a new baby is a big adjustment. Whether it's your first or fifth child, each baby brings its own joys and challenges to you and your family and it's important to have a supportive community of moms going through it. Many moms look back as their babies grow and wonder how they would have done it without the wonderful women they meet with each week (and beyond).
Can I drop-in to one week or start mid-session?
We don't have drop-ins - each week we get to know each other a little better and share the details of our lives and it's not conducive to have moms just come for a session or two. The positive part of this is when everyone commits to the group it creates a really wonderful and supportive place to return to. Mamas Circles are closed after the second meeting of the session.
What if I am going to miss a week? Is there a way to make-up?
Due to the session/cohort model there are no make-ups.
What if I changed my mind? Can I get a refund?
Unfortunately, no refunds are available for Mamas Circles.
Can I give Mamas Circle as a gift?
Absolutely! It's a wonderful alternative to more baby "stuff." Simply contact us and we'll provide you with a personalized gift certificate.
What if the time doesn't work for me?
Please get in touch! We'll expand the circle if there is more demand and would love to include you in a future group if we are able.
Have another question? Please contact us.