Moms helping moms

“It’s a program to help in parenting, every day parenting. They kind of say, ‘No mom alone.’ It’s a mom support group,” said Jaci Schwerdt, coordinator of the Saratoga Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) charter.

Schwerdt said the Saratoga group ranges from expectant mothers to mothers of children going into kindergarten. According to Schwerdt, MOPS is an international organization based out of Colorado Springs, Colo.

According to Schwerdt, the bi-monthly meetings are supported with materials from the MOPS headquarters, including videos, discussion time and projects. “We’re just here to support eac...