How to be polite to parents at Mommy and Me parenting class ?

Question

I enrolled me and my 21 month old son to attend Mommy & Me summer school at the local school in town. I need help on how to behave. I know it sounds silly but even though my son is a toddler I still feel like a brand new mom... i feel like an amuture I suppose. To all experienced mommies I have two questions

How can I make friends with these other mothers?

What do I do when another child is mean to my son or doesnt want to share with my child?

*amateur

Also

Im behind my child every second of every minute while he is out playing or in class. Am I right? or is it OK to turn my back for a second and talk to other parents and/or the teacher... in a class room setting like this.. I see other mothers who just let their kids roam around but I dont know I feel uneasy if Im not hovering over my child making sure he's ok

Im doing this because I know its important for my son's social skills.
Yet I havent had a social life since I found out i was having a baby.. Here I am nearly 3 years later trying to socialize and Im the one who needs social skills

Answer 1

Good for you for joining a Mommy and Me class! I think a great way to strike up a conversation with other moms by asking the same question you posted here. Find out how they usually handle it when other children are misbehaving toward their own. You'll probably find that the other mothers in the class struggle with the same things you do and are also a little unsure of when to let their kids play on their own, when to hover, and when to intervene if another child is being mean or not sharing with their own.

You'll get some answers to your questions and you'll probably make some great friends. Besides, more experienced mom LOVE giving advice to newer mommies. They'll LOVE you!

Also don't forget that you know your child best and trust your instincts in how much you hover and how much you let your child go play.

You are a great mommy for doing this. Have a great time, enjoy the class and your toddler, and I hope you meet some great new friends!

Answer 2

Feeling like your an amiture is very natural. The olny way to make new fridend in your Mommy & Me class is to talk to other moms. Ask questions about things your child is doing to see if others are experiencing the same thing. Invite others for coffee after class or plan a playdate with the other children. This will let you get to know the other moms and also expand your own childs social skills.

When your in the class don't hover over your child. Let him explore. When another child is mean to yours and the other parent doesn't say anything just move your child away and offer him something else to play with. At 3 they are not the best at sharing.

The more you relax and get to know the other moms in your class the better you will feel about it.

Answer 3

These are fun and awkward sessions. All the mommies want their kids to have fun and play nice. Just be friendly and encourage your little one to play with the other kids. Let our child know you're there but step back and watch. If you're child is hitting or getting hit step in and gently correct them. If you allow your child to hit you won't be very popular, believe me! LOL. If your child is being bullied redirect him to play somewhere else. If it continues point it out to the bully's mom. Kids that age aren't trying to be mean, they're just used to getting their own way.

After you go a few times and chat with the moms, invite one of them to lunch, especially if you see your kids get along.

Answer 4

start with a question regarding the mothers child and let a conversation build. remarks like aren't they bright and how long has your little one been talking always invoked a response... with sharing your dealing with another lion protecting her cub all you can do is remind your child to share and be fair ... do not confront another mother let them observe their child if there's intelligence in there she'll correct her child. i run a story group with mothers and children . i insist the rules be followed by all children and i have mothers interact with each other so friendships can be formed

Answer 5

Just be polite and talk to them. If the kids are mean to your son correct them and tell them to be nice. If the other parents don't like you correcting their children then that's their problem because they should have corrected it themselves before they got there.