My son needs a friend.........

Aw, I'm sorry! That's so sad. Have you thought about leaving him at a daycare for a few hours every other day or something? That way he gets to be around other kids and gets some socialization. Either that, or take him to a nearby park. At that young age, it's easy for kids to befriend each other, and even though a kid he met in the park would just be a friend to him for a few hours or so, it would still be nice for him to have someone to play with. I hope I've helped.

Take him to a park or an indoor playground or somewhere where there are many other kids his age playing. See which ones he gets along with and ask their parents about a play date. If the kids are already playing together it will seem less weird than just asking someone on the street.

did you not find any children in your area...thats seems to be difficult.. as you said you recently moved to this area..wait for some time till you can become his friend let him take to playground or indoor games club where you easily find childern of his agegroup....and friendship between them can easily made!!

When I move to a new neighbour hood I always take my kids to the park. We also have things called play groups which are free and other mums and kids get to play with each other. Check to see if you have a neighbour hood centre close by or ring the childcare centre they will no of clubs around your area

i would say let your son choose some sports and groups to join, anything that he has an interest in get him out there and doing it, he will meet tonnes of other children and then you will have the opportunity to let him have friends over from sport, or other things..once he is out there enjoying something then im sure he will become much happier and the wanting to sleep will pass...

If you come to Roumania I have a girlfriend for your son. My daughter.

I wouldn't mind if you came up to me and asked if we could have a play date..I kinda have the same problem. I have 3 yeaqr old twins thatare in need of friends.. they're not depressed but they could use more friends. I think a lot of moms feel the same way you do, if I were ever approached I'd probably be more than happy to make a playdate.. try and let us know how it goes!!

I go to a gym that has babysitting while you work out for 2 hours. My girls love it! its alot cheaper than daycare and the people are great some moms actually work there and take their kids with them. My gym is called american family you should check it out also look for mom groups :) good luck

you can let him play in the park. maybe he can play with children who often go there. you can also chat with their parents then maybe you can get together some time.

he should actually have a friend.. because i know how a persons feels when he dosent have a person of his age to play with or talk with

I am sorry for u... Why dont u join him some play school ...for small kid s he will make lot of friends there..... or if u dont have any job... u start play school as baby sitter u will earn money and in the same time ur son find lot of play mates to play wid.

you could like jog in your neighborhood. that way you can meet like yur neighbors. you can say hi and introdce yourself.

Don't wait for other children to come to him, take him where the other children go. You could take him to a local park and let him interact that way. You could take him to these places like Chuck E. Cheese's. You could enroll him in daycare for a couple of hours a day, if you can afford it. Or you could be his friend. Children don't discriminate against people. Go see Happy Feet with him.

You can meet your colony people. You will gradually start socializing with people.As you make new contacts, your son will definitely get a play mate.

What I would recommend doing is taking your kids to the park. If you go at a certain time each week, you may find other parents who are there, at about the same time. Many parents set aside a certain time to take their kids there. It may give you the opportunity to meet and get to know other parents and your kids could play together. Meeting at a neutral location, like a park, first may help you and other parents get to know each other before doing in-home play dates or something like that. Also, you may want to see if anyone in your area has any kids that are about your son’s age and if they have any errands or something like that they want to run. I do this with one of my friends, but I know that other moms who have just met each other try and work out something similar. I referred to it as a kid exchange. Usually once every week or two, I take my friend’s kids so she can have the day to do whatever, like run errands, and then that same week, she will take my daughter, so I can have the day to myself. I feel that something like that not only helps the kids, but the parents too.

You didn't say how old your son is but what about part-time daycare or after school care? That's how my children made friends. What you are saying is an uncomfortable approach so maybe hang out at a park during the day - one where lots of stay at home moms go to as they are usually very approachable and love to talk about their kids. You could also enroll your child in something like gymnastics or another sport where they could make friends, if he is old enough.

It is not that difficult, though. You can begin with your next door neighbour. I believe you must have some neighbours near you who might have some children. So it is much safer because you know your neighbours and if your kid plays they are safe in your own neighbourhood. Good luck.

dear mummy, So nice to see a mother's love for his son. Friendship build easily if you start giving 1st. Try baking brownies (they don't cost much and is easy to make) and give it to your neighour. You will be suprise how people will warm up to that gesture...especially if they are the shy type. My best friend cook for me all the time and our friendship grow through eating ! From there, hopefullly your socila circle will grow.

Thats really sad. How old is he? I dont know if this works in your country, call your neighbours for a dinner someday with kids. Have a nice relation with your neighbour, that will help you to find a mate for your son. Putting him to a daycare for few hours is not a bad idea at all, another thing, if you have time and resource, you can start your own day care school. Better still why dont you become his friend, I know its difficult because of age difference but you come down to his level. Become his friend, spend time with me, talk and play like him and have fun. Mothers are any way best friends of kids, I can say that for sure. I would have love to be friend of your son.

You son looks a very great child. He will amkes too many friends, but now he wants his mother like a friend,so...you.=) But i want to be his friend too. =)