How to Make Mom Friends

Time and time again we hear from Moms that making Mom friends can be challenging. In an ideal world, we have a partner to parent with, family close by we can lean on and a group of friends in the same boat. Unfortunately, most of us don’t live in an ideal world and shouldering the burdens of keeping a small human alive can leave us feeling burnt out and alone. 
 
Thanks to busy modern times, meeting new people and finding new friends can seem challenging. From the awkward small talk to the initiation of the first hang out to the follow up texts, making friends with other parents feels like dating all over again. Fortunately for you, our team of Mom’s has had a lot of success in finding new friends who they can relate to about parenting and life, and they happily shared their tips for making friends with other Moms.
 
Join a Parenting Group
 
*Insert eye roll.* The idea of joining a parenting group probably sounds pretty awkward but it’s actually a very efficient and transparent way to meet other Moms. Everyone is there because they want to meet other Moms with children a similar age as yours. 
 
Look Around the Neighborhood
 
This is an easy place to start because you don’t have to go far. Break the habit of pulling into your garage and just shutting the door and start spending more time outdoors. Play in the front yard and go for walks. Introduce yourself and try to do more than just say “Hi.” Once you get to know your neighbors, invite them over for a cocktail, dinner, or coffee. 
 
Plan the First Playdate
 
It might sound anxiety inducing but make the first move to initiate the first playdate. Suggest some dates, times and locations that might work for you both. When you’re making suggestions work around your child schedule, if they are happiest in the morning, suggest a morning time. A good rule of thumb is that your playdate shouldn’t last more than two hours, that helps minimize meltdowns and no one overstays a welcome.
 
Say “Yes” to Invites
 
Parents are often extremely over tired and the last thing you might want to do is get yourself ready to hang out with strangers but saying “yes” to invites will open doors to meeting new and interesting people. You’ll also forge deeper relationships with the person or people who invited you. 
 
Organize a Mom’s Night Out
 
If you’re in Mommy and Me class or your child is in preschool, plan a night for all the moms to get out of the house and meet some new friends. Chances are they are just as desperate as you for community and a little break. 
 
Friends Around the World
 
One of our moms has found the most incredible community of Mom’s from around the globe through joining groups on her social networks. She has formed deep and lasting friendships through DMs. This is also a great way to meet people where they are at and fit friendship in when it works with your schedule. 
 
Volunteer at School
 
This might sound like work, but volunteering at school, sports teams or extracurricular activities is a great way to meet other mama’s who kid’s interests dovetail with yours. 
 
Offer to Carpool
 
Help make your life easier, and others by offering to carpool! You also will get to meet the parents of your child’s friends and you’ll have to text with the other parents, which is a pretty good way to get to know one another. 
 
Meeting other moms can be pretty pain-free and have great rewards. We’d love to hear from you what worked or if you have other tips! Drop us a line below.