Mom's Clubs

United States
April 7, 2007 6:24am CST
I am interested in everyone's thoughts regarding Mom's clubs. I am a recent SAHM and felt a need to reach out to other mothers in my area. I wanted to find playmates for my children and also find some grown up time for myself. I have enjoyed being a part of two different clubs so far. Who here is a part of a mom's club? What do you like about it? What is your main reason for joining? Is it everything you thought it would be? Have you had a bad experience with one? I did join one group that I left. Everyone in it was nice however I didn't feel like I "clicked" with anyone. I joined another club and seem to have much more in common with these ladies. Sometimes you need to find the right one to make it enjoyable. Kelly
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@wachit14 (3595)
• United States
7 Apr 07
I was just like you eighteen years ago. I felt very isolated staying home all the time with a little baby. Finally, my friend told me about The Mothers'Center. Thankfully, there was one near my house. I went to an open house there and joined that day. I stayed active there for more than ten years, running groups for moms and teaching mommy and me classes. It not only helped me establish a connection with other mothers, but it really boosted my self esteem in many ways. Thanks for bringing this up and bringing back some nice memories for me. If you find a group that you feel comfortable with, just know that you have made friends for life. I still keep in touch with some of my mom friends and I have the comfort of knowing they are always there for me.
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• Canada
7 Apr 07
Hi there! I have recently joined a playgroup/moms' club put together at my local church. do you have such a program available to you? If you are worried about too much religious influence (some are uncomfortabel with that), most of these programs are solely concentrated on creating a community for you to feel at home at. If you do participate, and still feel a little on the outside, just give it a few tries. A few times takes the pressure off, and most often others are feeling the same way. If you want to set up a group yourself, there are lots of ways to do that too. Check out your local community centers, and start one yourself. If you really want it, it will start to happen for you. I am now in the process of starting a networking group and program in my community. I have no idea how it all came to be, I just started doing some mental and self growth and people and resources started to find their way to me. i can't post my e-mail here, but it is available in my profile. Email me if you have some questions, maybe I can give you some ideas.
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@hoghoney (3747)
• United States
8 Apr 07
yes I am with WAHM.com and I am also with mompack.com they are really great and very helpful with anything that you need help with and even helped me with some of my online stores. when you get a little time check out my website in my profile. welcome to MyLot and Happy posting and we hope that you enjoy it here,
• Canada
8 Apr 07
I was part of a play group and then I had to move about two years ago.. This play group was in a church and I enjoyed it to a certain exstent but I did kind of feel like I was on the outside. I have a special needs child and am now looking for a support group for myself more so than a mother child group. My son is almostfour now... Hope you find a good group :) I know what it feels like to be at home all the time with a child and not having adult contact. We really do need to get out! :) Bestofluck! :)
• Canada
8 Apr 07
Sorry some of my words are run together, my space bar does not always work properly!