Square One began in the fall of 2005 at Watermark Church in Dallas, Texas with 11 new moms and 6 mentor moms.

When a woman becomes a mother for the first time, often it feels like all of life needs to be reconfigured. Being a new mom is like starting over from Square One.

Square One is designed to support women as they first become mothers. We want our discussions to be relevant and helpful for mothers in the earliest stages of parenting; by the second six months, new patterns of life with a baby have developed, and their concerns are different. Additionally, as babies become more distracting and mobile, it becomes more difficult for mothers to participate in discussions.

Yes, mothers bring and keep their baby with them. Women often attend before their baby has had shots. If the baby born pre-term, is at-risk, or mom has been cautioned by her pediatrician, moms may want to arrange for her infant to remain home with a caregiver and attend Square One by herself.

If a participant’s baby becomes fussy, a Square One Team Member might offer to help so that the mom can continue listening and discussing the topic. Team members are experienced moms, have background checks, and will always be in a public place while they are holding the infant.