Its been 2 years since I have had a friend apart from my sister in law or hubby. I'm a stay at home mom of a 17 month old and I am pretty busy but I would like to make some friends who have kids my sons age. I'm really shy and I'm nervous about going out to meet new people because its been so long. My husband tries to get me to be friends with his friends wives but none of them have kids and they still drink and stuff. I'm scared to meet new people because I don't know what I would talk about apart from my son. I don't go out all that much. I'd really like to go out sometimes and do stuff with a friend my own age who has kids. Any suggestions?
2006-08-31 15:43:51 · 6 answers · asked by mommy_2_little_man 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Good luck. I know first hand that it is hard trying to find friends when you have a small child before everyone you know. What makes it harder is if you are a young mother( I was 20 when I had my son) and most of the mothers you do meet are older and treat you like a little kid.
2006-08-31 18:15:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You sound like a friend of mine. I would start by finding a play group in your area with kids about the same age as your son. If you think that you're too shy to try it, why not find web groups that are about kids your son's age. Join a mom and baby swim class, that will help you meet new people. You have all kinds of options available, you just need to get past your shyness and take a chance. You could try to be friends with your husband's friend's wives. There are other things to do other than drink and party it up. Why not go shopping together? Or have lunch together? I'm sure there are other things those women do other than drink. Like I said, take a chance, you might meet some people who are kindred spirits. Good luck to you! =)
2006-08-31 16:18:59 · answer #2 · answered by jenpeden 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to join a mother and child group at a local church, school, YM/YWCA, or community center. Mother's need other mothers to talk to and your son is the perfect age to start playing with others. Just call your local department of parks and recreation to find something near you.
You might also consider a mommy-tot volunteer opportunity, a toddler swim class or a music and movement class for mother and child.
2006-08-31 18:13:34 · answer #3 · answered by baggyk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
completely customary checking out habit. he's transforming into up and seeing the place the constraints are. additionally, having the older teenagers around him can help him study behaviors quicker (the two solid and undesirable). Being unwell by no ability facilitates the two. It makes adults grumpy, teenagers are no diverse. the only element that i might agonize approximately is that if the chilly lasts an unusual quantity of time, fever happens, or some thing looks off approximately his ailment, in any different case he sounds completely customary. teenagers get this sort, and stay interior the checking out point for sort of two to 3 years. in basic terms shop telling him his limitations, set up time outs in case you could, and you'd be positive, No youngster is going to be or stay suitable, and acquaintances will impact their behaviors their entire existence. to help experience extra helpful, attempt to concentration on what valuable impacts those women are having.
2016-11-06 04:46:16 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
theres stuff all over, join a stay at home mom group, MOPS( mothers of pre schoolers ) go to the park and meet other mommies
I was scared to at first but I just did it and now I got some great friends l good luck
2006-08-31 16:39:16 · answer #5 · answered by wilowdreams 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you dont need to push yourself to something that you not realy like it. you can find a friend that can understand you. just be yourself, if they like you to be thier friend they will accept you what ever you are.
2006-08-31 18:49:47 · answer #6 · answered by sweet_angle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋