I am staying at home, I'm lonley, and my 2 year old has no interaction with other kids. Has anyone ever tried a playgroup, and what did you think? FYI I live in suburban Chicago
2007-02-09 16:49:38 · 8 answers · asked by sherman supporter 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Play groups are to let you child have interaction with other kids and to learn the many things like sharing, etc with other children before starting school. Your child will love it and you will too.
2007-02-09 16:52:31 · answer #1 · answered by Nette 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I was just thinking about this myself. Not only are playgroups wonderful for the kids, but I think they are a great way to meet other parents in your area, too. I know that some even organize a "babysitting co-op" among the members, where you trade evenings with other moms so that everyone can enjoy free babysitting with people they know and trust, and who the kids are already friends with.
I live in a rural area with no neighbors and it's just terrible and boring for both my two-year-old and me. We're planning to move soon to a nice neighborhood and I am going to find some sort of playgroup then. Good luck to you!
2007-02-09 16:56:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Playgroups are an opportunity for you and your child to socialize with other parents and children in the area. :)
Most of them also offer snacks and crafts for the children and some even have daily discussional topics and guests from related professions. There are also many which help out by giving bus fare, milk vouchers, or put together food baskets.
There are probably groups at one of your local churches or community centers. You can also ask your doctor or public health nurse.
I recommend checking them out. They were a great experience for both me and the kids! Have fun!
2007-02-09 18:04:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are great for socializing for the both of you. Sign up on meetup.com for free and I am sure you will find a lot of groups in the Chicago area. It's really important to socialize your child before school...I put my son in part time daycare when he was 2 1/2 and he has had a lot of issues with understanding how to socialize with his peers and I couldn't imagine what it would have been like if I waited for kindergarten.
2007-02-09 19:08:14 · answer #4 · answered by chrissy757 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a mom to be, and I have witnessed my step-mom taking the kids out to go interact with other children, but what I think is that a child should get out and interact with other kids, but it's up to the parent to make that relationship stay in touch. Cause I mean your two year old can't ask for it's new play mates phone number to stay in contact.
2007-02-09 16:54:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I tried one and some of the moms were a little stuck up (similar to being back in high school). You have to try a couple of different groups until you find one that both you and your child are comfortable in and one where the other moms (and dads) have the same parenting style as you.
Southwest Suburbs, myself!
2007-02-09 17:02:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
it is a great way to meet other kids and parents, esp if you are at home and a bit isolated like yourself. it is hard being at home and doing such an important job, so it is great to meet others in the same boat. I am in australia, but sure it is universal, that play groups have different activities etc. like the second poster mentioned. good luck, i am sure you and your child will enjoy it
2007-02-09 16:55:59 · answer #7 · answered by uenuku 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Playgroups where single parents meet and there kids play together and you do different activities play, sing, dance, and read.
2007-02-09 16:52:16 · answer #8 · answered by Pretty me :) 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋