Recently getting back involved into the "real world" looking for other mom's to associate with in a Fun "kiddy" enviornment. (myself & my 9 month old)
Read the entire question and 6 answersMy brother-in-law is about to become the SAHD. Is there a Daddysource out there? Can he join mamasource? I feel this is such a great website for help with the little ones. It is great to be able to get advice from people that have been there and done that. I want to give him the same opportunities out there. It took me 21/2 yrs to find this website and it has been the abosolute best thing. What is your opinion of a dad on mamasource?
Read the entire question and 9 answersI recently joined a moms group around Jan of this year. I am new to the area and was really happy to find a group so fast. (I moved from Kentucky in December) At first everyone was really friendly. In April it was time to elect new officers for the club. They needed someone to fill the position of monthly organizer. I decided I would run for the postition and I was voted in. The monthly organizers's responsibilities are to organize the monthly meeting with activities for the kids, occasional speakers, and being a liaison between the club and the school we meet at. The monthly meeting is also the group’s only public meeting that new members can attend to decided if they would like to join. Without this the club would not grow. At first all the moms where really excited that I volunteered and everything went ok. The problem I am having though is that first I was never given any info on what exactly what was expected of my position or info on the school where we meet or what to do while we are there. After doing some digging I found some info on this. Second I started planning activities and speakers for the meeting and the other officers have changed my plans without asking me and then get annoyed when I am unhappy with this. They also expect me to arrive at the school early to set up by myself and then stay after to clean up by myself. For this coming month's meeting I had everything planned out and ready and then the leader of the group tells me they changed the date of the meeting without asking me and that I should call the school and make sure this is okay even though I have never been given any info on how to contact the school. I ask her if anyone had contact info for the church and so far she has not responded. The other thing that upsets me is that when I attend other playdates it seems like this same group of moms (mostly the other officers) totally ignore me and disregard my ideas. Most of the other moms in the group are very nice and I have made some pretty good friends with a few of them but it feels like the officers are just using me to organize there monthly meeting and keep with there agenda without considering any one else's ideas. I am becoming very discouraged and am thinking of leaving the group because of this but I feel like I made a commitment and should honor it. I am not sure what to do and I am looking for advice.
Read the entire question and 12 answersI work from home PT about 30 hrs. a week, and have two precious boys, ages 2-1/2 & 4. As of now, my boys go to preschool only 2 days a week. Needless to say, working from home is very difficult with small children around as they need constant attention. And, I feel terribly guilty about not giving them that one-on-one attention they deserve. For the summer, I do have a sitter coming to help me out while I'm working. Any how, I would love to be part of a WAHM's group, online preferrably, where we can discuss our trials of working from home, maybe share ideas of ways to keep them busy while we work, lend each other support, and anything else that comes up. Anyone interested?
Read the entire question and 7 answersHi Mama's! I am a 32 year old Single mom on the Northside of Chicago. I have recently met and started hanging out with two other N Side single moms and we were talking that we should start somewhat of a club. Somewhere we could go to socialize, vent, find other kids for ours to play with, etc. We also thought that a babysitting COOP would be good for us. It is hard being a single parent. You need support from others. I finally understand the saying "It takes a villiage..." and I don't know about any of the rest of you, but my friends just don't get it. Those with kids have a hard time relating to the single mom aspect, and those without I think are just plain afraid... =) It's not that they don't try, and I love them all dearly, but I wan't to meet new people, people with kids, and if those people are also single parents I think that is even better. If any of you are interested, please let me know.
Read the entire question and 6 answersI am looking for a group that I can involve my 10 month in. She loves to be around other kids and I would like to meet other mothers in my area. If anyone knows of a local lexington group please let me know.
Read the entire question and 9 answersOne of my friends is home with her first child, 5 weeks old. Her parents have gone back home and she's really struggling adjusting to caring for an infant as well as being home alone all day. Her husband called me and is concerned for her and how to get her out and get her the support and involvement she needs from other moms. I work, so I'm limited to seeing her on weekends and calling in the evenings, but I know how important it is to have that support network, working or not. :) They live in NW Frisco by Teel and Eldorado. Is anyone involved in a mom's group or have tips on how to find one for her to meet with during the week? Also, I have a friend in Cleveland who participated in a breastfeeding support group through her hospital. She made many friends that way. Does anyone know of a group like that in the area? Thank you all! Any tips advice to help her get through this adjustment would be wonderful!
Read the entire question and 5 answersWe just moved into the area and cannot seem to find play groups or activities for the kids to participate in. We had all kinds of options where we used to live, so we're struggling! Any preschool sports or programs like Gymboree? Any info you can give would be great!!! Thanks!!
Read the entire question and 9 answersI am looking for a mom's group to get together once a week or so. I work from home so my schedule is flexible.
Read the entire question and 5 answersAnyone interested in starting a group in the valley? I live in Donna and work in McAllen. I have 3 young children who are all in daycare/preschool.
Read the entire question and 8 answersAre there any groups in East Dallas (near arboretum/75228 zip) for moms? I still have 1 month of maternity leave left, and I'm getting a little depressed being home alone all week. I'm returning to work for a little while, but I'm considering staying home starting in the fall.
Read the entire question and 3 answersHi Does anyone know of moms groups in the San Fernando Valley. I am relatively new to the area and have had difficulty finding other families to connect with. Help! :)
Read the entire question and 5 answershi, i just recently moved to boise from the sf bay area and can't help feeling really "old" in comparison to the mothers i meet at parks, the library, discovery museum etc. nobody with small kids seems to be older than 25. my kids are 2 1/2 and 10 month old and i'm already 38!!! (and my husband turned 50 last year!) i know, age doesn't matter that much, but it still feels kind of funny to be the one with the wrinkles and the body that doesn't bounce back to pre-pregnancy form as easily... there are other issues as well,concerning career choices and stuff like that which i'd love to discuss... anyway, i'd love to find some or even just one friend my age in a similiar situation.are there any other "older" stay-at-home-moms out there? (preferably in the north end.) my kids and i like to be outside a lot and we do all the usual stuff -- parks, storytimes, discovery museum, YMCA etc. i'd love to do that with some other moms and their kids, but i'm also looking for a friend to just meet with for a "girls night out" and if we could even get together with kids and husbands/partners occasionally, that would be terrific...
Read the entire question and 7 answersBeing a first time mom to be, I am clueless about how to find a mom's group in my area and also in desperate need of guidance and advice. I'd love to find a group of supportive and progressive moms to discuss issues like childcare options or even how moms have managed to stay at home during these trying economic times. I would LOVE to stay home with my baby but can't fathom how to afford it on one income.
Read the entire question and 5 answersHi, I am looking for a Mom's group to meet with other new mothers and infants from the Dayton area. If you are going stir crazy at home please contact me and we can arrange to meet up. Otherwise please let me know of any support groups/Mom's groups you know of!
Read the entire question and 6 answersDoes anyone know of a moms' support group in the Elgin area?
Read the entire question and 8 answersI just reduced my full-time work schedule and will be picking up my two sons, ages 4 1/2 and 15 months, from daycare at 3:00 every day. Would love to meet other moms in the Frisco/The Colony area who would like to get together from time to time.
Read the entire question and 5 answersDoes anyone know of any clubs in the McKinney are that welcomes full time working parents? I have contacted a couple of local clubs, but they only meet during week days. I am a full time working parent of a precious 17 month old girl. She spends time with 2 other children at her daycare, but I would love to meet some other parents with children around her age for playdates on the weekend. This would also give my husband and I an opportunity to meet other parents with younger kids. As we waited until our late 30's to have kids, most of our friends either have teenage children, or no children.
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