Finding Other Motherhoods
to Befriend
There are so many ways to meet other mothers. Obviously, if your child is older than three, school is the most logical place to connect.
In the warmer months, regular trips to the local parks can result in friendships. Church is also a great place to meet other
families; many provide social activities specifically geared toward families.
Even if you tend to be shy about striking up conversations with people, there is no subject that can get two women talking more quickly than
parenthood. I've met and had lengthy conversations with other moms at the mall, fast food restaurants, just about any public place.
It's easy to master the art of small talk when you run into a mother with a child of a similar age to yours. Simply mention the stage of development your child is currently trying to
master, or compliment the other mother's child, and you will be surprised at the conversation that develops.
There are plenty of affordable activities, just waiting to be sought out, that exist for parents of younger children. These activities provide natural opportunities for mothers to get to know
one another while bonding with their children at the same time. Parent-child swim lessons at the YMCA, toddler gymnastics, or infant music classes are common even in rural areas. After
looking into some of these opportunities, I soon found myself with more friends than I could possibly keep up with. I often joke that my son has a better social life that I do!
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