NY MeetUp... 
"What a wonderful group of women.
So interesting and diverse!"
"We all bonded effortlessly even
though we had never met before!"
"I always enjoy getting together with
other intelligent moms."
Anchorage AK MeetUp... 
"What a great group of people we have
in our group! It's nice to chat and
share things about our lives - and
learn from each other. :-)"
"It was good to catch up with everyone
since I have missed the last meetup.
I am still enjoying the interaction.
Its nice to know what everyone else
is going through."
Want to start your own chapter of Motherhood Later...? Email us at: biz@motherhoodlaterthansooner.com
THE LATEST FROM MOTHERHOOD LATER: Here are some of the preliminary results of the Motherhood Later Survey. Of the women surveyed in April 2007: Having Babies Later
42% had their first child between 36 and 39, however more than 1/4th of them waiting until they were 40 years old or older. Reasons for Delaying Having a Baby
Over half said that the main reason they had a baby after 35 was because they married or remarried in their 30s. More than 1/3rd struggled with infertility. One fourth of the women were busy working on their career instead of starting a family. Work/Life Situation
A third of the women surveyed stay-at-home moms and another third are working full time out of the home. About 15% are working part time out of the home and 12% are working at home in a home office. Over half of the women surveyed have a combined income of $100,000 while 36% have a household between $50,000 to $99,999. Biggest Challenges as an Older Mom
While 63% of the women said that making time for themselves was their biggest challenge as an older mom, more than half found connecting to other moms their age was hard to do and nearly half said reconnecting with their spouse or partner was a challenge as well. More than 1/3rd of them were experiencing physical challenges after childbirth that they attributed to giving birth at a more advanced age. Top Things They are Seeking in Terms of Support
The top 5 things these women are seeking in terms of support as mothers are: 1. locoal fact to face outings with moms their age; 2. web site with useful content; 3. online message boards to network with other moms; 4. email newsletter with short advice they can use; 5. discounts on useful products and local services. Top Ways They Get Parenting Information
The top 5 ways the women surveyed get their parenting information are: 1. Friends; 2. Doctor or pediatrician; 3. Websites with articles (such as Babycenter.com); 4. Family; 5. Books Top Online Activities
The top 5 online activities for the women surveyed are: 1. Emailing friends and family; 2. Purchasing items for their family or home; 3. Purchasing gifts for others; 4. Researching prices on products; 5. Uploading digital images for people they know to see (vs. 7% uploading images for the public to see).
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Right now, we're using Meetup.com to organize our chapter meetings.
Join a Motherhood Later... chapter near you...
Charter Membership (Free if you join right now!)
Benefits including online networking and support with other moms 35+, face to face meetings and events in your local area (with and without kids), discounts on products and services. Your network, your community, for your busy, busy life.
Anchorage, Alaska - organizer: Dalon Gage
Fairfield, CT - organizer: Kathryn Rose
Los Angeles, CA - organizer: Sang-Hee Lee
Marion/Cedar Rapids, IA - organizer: Desiree Fernandez
New York City/Long Island - organizer: Robin Gorman Newman
St. Charles County, Missouri - organizer: Lizzie Morefield
Or start one!
6 Good Reasons Why You Should Start a Chapter 1. You'll get to bring together other moms like you for networking, support, community and fun. 2. You'll be able to shape the type of chapter that best suits the needs of 35+ moms in your area. 3. You'll get to be the spokesperson for your group and will have the opportunity to speak with the media in your area and even nationally. 4. You'll have the satisfaction of building community and supporting women in your area. 5. You'll be part of a nationwide network of women like you so you have contacts and connections all across the country. 6. You'll share in the growth of the organization and get extra perks that make the effort you put in worthwhile. How to Launch a Motherhood Later…..Than Sooner Chapter in Your Town Finding Members
Besides listing your group on our site, your group appears on Meetup.com and Yahoo Groups to help you grow your membership, communicate with members and organize events. Here are some other things you can do to publicize your group: 1. Make a flyer. Download a sample flyer (Word doc format)
2. Send an invitation. Invite friends, colleagues, family members or acquaintances to an informal evening discussion so you can talk about the idea of forming a group and determine the level of interest.
3. Network. One of the quickest ways to get a group going is to invite one or two 35+ friends with young children and ask them to bring along an age appropriate friend.
4. Post info on the web. Places like Craigslist.com will allow you to announce an event for free. There are also family oriented websites that accept such information, i.e. gocitykids.com. Also, see if there are any yahoogroups.com or Meetup.com groups in your town for moms, that you might join for free and promote your group.
5. Contact local press. Most local newspapers, including parenting publications, invite you to submit calendar listing items, once you have planned your first event. You might even consider submitting a press release announcing the launch of your group, and if you’re lucky, they may print it as a news item. Posting Your Flyer
Here are some places you can explore potentially posting your flyer: * Library
* Church/Synagogue
* Childcare centers
* Women's/moms centers
* YWCA/YMCA
* Supermarkets
* Bookstores
* Health Clubs
* Schools
* Children’s Museums
* Recreation Centers for kids
* Bulletin boards at grocery stores
* Networking group meeting
* Lunch/break rooms at work
* Daycare centers
* Children's school
Some of these places may even allow you to use their space for meetings. |
