How to Make a Moms Group and Make the Most of It!

On-Demand Class · Parent Wellness

Have you ever wanted to start your own mom's group, but didn't know where to begin? NOT ANYMORE! Here is everything you need to start your own mom's group and cultivate friendships. You only need to gather the girls and don't forget the wine!

Class Description

Everything you need to start your own Mom's Group! Having a parent community that you can rely on is hands-down the most helpful and soul-filling resource a mom can have! Create your tribe with this all-inclusive box set so that you can create a meaningful conversation that fosters connection, conversation, and growth for your parenting journey. Connection and Conversation: Make Your Own Mom's Group, makes it easy to cultivate relationships with other parents! This is a fully comprehensive box-set program that includes: questions to ask the group, a video guide, and PDF print-outs! These guided discussions will get the group talking and sharing valuable information; all you need to add is FRIENDS and some BEVERAGES! It is that simple. Connection and Conversation include: 21 different discussion topics 21 short videos to break-the-ice and get people talking 21 PDF printable worksheets with several discussion prompts to keep the conversation going Step-by-Step instructions to get you started. Nothing is left out! Engaging topics that are relevant to parents Pertinent questions that prompt discussion and give parents an opportunity to make connections Topics that matter most to parents and foster growth, learning, and understanding. Making time for FRIENDSHIPS should be a priority. Parents NEED grown-up time to fill their "empty tank" and revive the soul. Let's face it, sometimes we need to make a commitment to ourselves and our friends to meet in person. This program gives you the structure you need to be consistent in your meetings and get MORE out of your social time than just surface-level conversation. Get started today, connecting with other parents!

Class Materials

Wi-Fi or internet connection A computer or any internet-capable device to show the video to the group. Printer (optional) to print out discussion questions

Sessions Overview

  1. The Low-Down and How-To of the Program: Introduction of the course. What to expect. How to structure meetings. Overview.
  2. Responsibility: Theme: How do we teach responsibility? What does teaching responsibility mean? Watch the video and follow up with the questions on the PDF. Cheers!
  3. The Power of Routine: Theme: The Power of Routine. How does your routine mold who you are? Watch the video and follow up with the questions on the PDF. Cheers!
  4. What Will Your Legacy Be?: This week I am encouraging the group to think about what kind of legacy do you want to leave behind to your children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren? Legacy. It sounds so big, but really legacies come in an infinite amount of shapes and sizes.
  5. Is That My Mother's Voice?: We usually start our parenting journey by either 1. Parenting as our parents parented us OR 2. Try to parent the complete opposite of how our parents parented us. Let's talk about how our parents have influenced our own parenting.
  6. Anxiety In Our Children: Today we will talk about anxiety and depression in our children. Statistics say that our children are more anxious and depressed than they have ever been before. What causes this?
  7. Grandparents. Friend or Foe?: Here is a can of worms I am going to open. We all have unique experiences with our grandparents. Good, bad, and pull your hair out complicated relationships. Watch the video. Then answer the questions on the printable PDF
  8. Trust: How can I trust my child to make good food choices if they won't eat anything the color green? Trusting our kids can be difficult if their behavior seems not to be trustworthy. However, where does our lack of trust come from?
  9. When Is It Time?: When is it time to tell your kids about the tooth fairy? When is it time to allow your child to stay home unsupervised? We all come across these questions from time to time in our parenting journey. Let's start the conversation!
  10. Proud Parent: Today we are bragging about our kids! Watch the video and then answer the questions on the printable PDF
  11. Appearances: I know appearances shouldn’t matter but many would also say, “Let’s face it. We judge. We are human. We can’t help it. “There is never a second chance to make a first impression.” Ugh.
  12. Fears: Parenting is full of fears and scary moments. If you’re like me, you will worry about everything. Let's talk about our parenting fears.
  13. Faith: Today we are going to talk about Faith. To clarify, today’s conversation does not necessarily have to involve the talk about religion. Your group can take it in that direction if you choose, however you can also talk about faith in general terms.
  14. Mistakes: Today I am going to ask you to reflect on your parenting mistakes and learn from them. Your mistakes can actually be very valuable lessons for others in your group.
  15. I Don't Like Your Friends: Has your child ever had a playdate with a bully but keeps wanting to play with that kid again and again. Has your child ever came home from school with a buddy that makes you go, “What- Who is this?” OH NO.
  16. What are you wearing?: Today we are going to talk about your child's self-expression. Sometimes we love it and other times we are embarrassed to leave the house..... Let's start the conversation! Watch the video and then answer the questions on the PDF
  17. Losing: Do you let your child lose? How often do they lose? How do you react when they lose? Losing is part of life.... or is it? Watch the video and start the conversation with the printable PDF
  18. Equity and Equality: All men are created equal. Kinda. Not really. Actually, we are all different. Today we are going to talk about the differences between equity and equality. How do you teach your children the differences? Watch the video and answer the questions on the PDF
  19. Parent Guilt: Parent guilt is all too common. How do we deal with it? Why do we have it? What can we do about it? Let's start the conversation. Watch the video and answer the questions on the PDF
  20. Emotions: How can we help our children deal with Big emotions that seem to get crazy out of control every time they feel that way? How do we deal with their tantrums and fits? Let’s start the conversation.
  21. Reflection: Today's topic is all about reflection on the last several months. Let’s talk about what we learned and what your biggest takeaway was. These lessons are the ones that will change you and move you toward being a better parent. Watch the video and then answer the questions on the printable PDF

Your Instructor

Kristina Campos

Kristina Campos lives in Colorado and has four children of school age. She has been an educator for over 20 years, working with all grade levels, from Pre-school through 12th grade. Kristina graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1999 and received her master’s degree from the University of Denver in 2019. After many years of teaching, Kristina saw a need to help children from the source- THE HOME! With great enthusiasm, Kristina quit her teaching job and founded the organization The Impactful Parent. Now, Kristina helps parents of school-aged children by providing parenting tips, resources, and parent education courses. She is active on social media and YouTube, and can be heard on her podcast 'Impactful Parenting'. Her passion for children and strong devotion to serving parents is evident in all she does. Kristina also continues to stay active in the schools by substitute teaching whenever her schedule allows.

Degrees and Certifications

BA from the Univesity of Colorado at Boulder MA from the University of Denver Teaching Certification Plus, Kristina continues to educate herself by taking up-to-date classes on children's psychology, teaching methods, and parenting. Kristina is a strong believer in being a lifetime learner.

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