but i really do not want to walk up right to the parents and say would your kid like to play with mine. That would be award i think. i have no idea on how to do this He is 4 years old. any tips?
ps the kids are not out that often so i see them when they walk by my house with their parents so i do not kow where they live i just know they are around in the houseing devoplment
2006-10-01 05:25:55 · 7 answers · asked by knowssignlanguage 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Go for it. Those parents, particularly if they live close to your house and are home during the daycare hours, are usually in the same situation. Always go with your kid along so that they can see that their kid might be compatible with your kid. I have seen it work out great especially if they have a swing set or similar toys or if both sets of kids are on their tricycles because they can play together while you are talking to the other parent. It is worth the "awkwardness" because your kid will be very unhappy without friends and the first kid always knows other kids that can lead to more friends also,
2006-10-01 06:29:43 · answer #1 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my daughter was that age, I would take walks with her around the neighborhood and introduce us to parents and kids her age. I would offer playdates at our house and sometimes I iinvited the parents over for a cook out.
Both my daughter and I made friends this way.
2006-10-01 12:38:33 · answer #2 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you been introduced to the Parent as Teacher program with the local school? They often have any get together days and you can meet other moms like you. You could also go to the local park and look out for kids like your children. Don't be afraid to walk up to a parent introduce yourself and get talking. Also try the local mommy and me classes or ones like it. Good luck.
2006-10-01 13:44:50 · answer #3 · answered by mktk401 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes definitly go up to them and just say hi, introduce yourself and then introduce your son. You should get him aquainted with children now or he'll have issues with being in large groups of people when he gets older or he'll be really shy. What's the worse that can happen? By this time next week your son will have a couple new friends.
2006-10-01 12:31:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 4 he should be in pre-school. You could make playdates with the parents there.
Also try local community centers...they usually have something set up for little guys.
2006-10-01 12:31:36 · answer #5 · answered by Cindi 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you can trust them, exchange babysitting maybe, then you get the playdate and some alone time too.
Anyway, maybe just walk up and talk, thats usually a good start.
Find out if you can trust them.
2006-10-01 12:31:21 · answer #6 · answered by kurticus1024 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
invite the other mothers over for cake and coffee,it should be an opener for the kids to get together.
2006-10-01 12:31:30 · answer #7 · answered by granny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋