I have tried making friends with other moms so my daughter can have someone to play with. I can't do playgroups because I don't have a car during the day. When I do see a mom at the park and our kids are playing well together, the mom and I have a nice conversation. On a few occasions I've casually given my phone number out and suggested perhaps our kids can get together for a playdate. No one has called. Maybe that's not safe in today's world (?) I'm starting my daughter in a gymnastics class tomorrow and I don't want to look like a fool giving out my # again. Any ideas?
2006-10-15 17:12:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I'm already in an online mom's group but no one lives near me. Yes, I do let my kid play with who she wants, when she wants, but they come and go and we never see them again. I'm looking for a playdate for my kid!
2006-10-15 17:19:56 · update #1
Don't feel bad for giving out your number just because they don't call. My sister who has a 5 month old gives out her number to moms she befriends at parks, mom/baby groups, the park etc. She even met one lady who happened to live just down her street. They met each other by chance when they were both out for a stroll with their little ones.
Not having a car can be difficult. But if you become friendly with a few moms at your daughter's gymnastics class, maybe you could set up a playdate at your home, and explain to them that you don't have a way of getting around. I think it's brave of you to give out your number, don't feel bad...not in the least!
2006-10-15 23:37:23 · answer #1 · answered by olliebee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
kids meet kids on there own. I suggest getting her involved in a gym class like you plan, and then let her meet and play on her own. My daughters play all the time now that they are in school. They are 4 and 5. They get along great with others, and have made friends all over the neighborhood.
2006-10-15 17:16:53 · answer #2 · answered by sr22racing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We enrolled our little boy in a preschool program it is two days a week for two and half hours for three year olds and three days a week for three hours for four year olds. He has made some really good playmates and I have made some friends as well. He has been in class with the same kids for two years now and will go to kindergarten with most of them. Plus, he is ahead of most other kids his age developmentally. We got a list with everyone's number on it at the beginning of the year. It is a win win situation.
2006-10-15 17:22:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.momsclub.com
Check that out for groups in your area. I know that you said that you don't have a car during the day so you might just have to volunteer a lot to have play group at your house- they normally go down a roster but I know a lot of moms rather go to someone Else's home than to have it at their own. So you wouldn't have a problem! :)
2006-10-15 18:13:43 · answer #4 · answered by Alison 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try joining an online parent group for you area, also try the YMCA(call them) and ask about that kind of thing, join a church
2006-10-15 17:17:24 · answer #5 · answered by cherokee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋