Kick-Off

After a 4 month break, it was so nice to see all of you again!  We had a wonderful morning together for our 2010-2011 MOPS kick-off.  The morning began with a funny skit, put on by members of the steering team, which introduced the MOMology theme.  As we enjoyed a nice breakfast, served right at our tables, there were some brief announcements and introductions.  Then, the co-coordinators of our group lead us in an exploration of "Boredom Busters".  They shared a "recipe" for home-made bubbles and then we all got a chance to make our own "ice cream in a bag".  Following a brief talk about motherhood and the impact/importance of MOPS, we were dismissed to our small group time, where we got a chance to meet our new Discussion Group Leaders, Mentors, and the fellow moms in our group.  Join us again on October 5th, when we will make a fabulous craft and hear about healthy eating!  Oh, and join us for a picnic lunch following our morning's program!  See you there!

2010 - 2011 MOPS

 In 2010, MOPS invites you to join in the learning process as together we explore Momology: The Art and Science of Mothering.
Mothering is both art and science.  It combines all of who we are to shape healthy, resilient kids.  Mothering is so complex it requires both sides of our brain - not to mention our hands and feet, eyes and ears, mouth and (sniff, sniff) unfortunately, sometimes even our noses!
There's the scientific side of mothering where we develop a hypothesis based on certain principles, test that hypothesis in real-time, consider the results and decide what parts worked and what parts didn't.  We keep refining our hypotheses until we find what works for us.
Intertwined with the scientific, mothering requires an artistry that shades with our personality, colors with our unique gifts, and blends past and current experiences.
Northbrook MOPS is so excited to kick-off our theme on Tuesday, September 21st @ 9:15 am.  To see this year's speaker schedule, click on this link (2010-2011 Speaker Schedule).  If you are interested in joining our group, you can download a registration form by clicking on this link (Registration Form).  You can also register at the "door".  Hope to see you at MOPS this year!!