6 Tips for Finding the Right Mom’s Group
One of the easiest ways to meet moms – especially as a first-time mom – is to find a mom’s group. That is, if you happen to have access to a mom’s group that’s local and easy to get to … Continued
Is Meeting Friends Any Easier for the Second Time Mom?
Being a first-time mom is definitely hard, but there’s one area of motherhood where it’s easier for most moms. As a first-time mom of a healthy baby, especially if you have a lengthy maternity leave or you’re a SAHM, you … Continued
When Mom’s Groups Aren’t a Good Fit: Prematurity
Once upon a time – okay, a mere fourish years ago – I gave birth to a preemie. She was only six weeks early but it was the dead of winter in New England, and that meant every public indoor … Continued
On Growing Up With a Gay Mom
Here’s something you probably don’t know about me: I grew up as the only child of a gay mom. Now, keep in mind that this was in the 80s, before the advent of Ellen and sitcoms where the gay character … Continued
Why You Need to Sign Up for Mom Meet Mom
When Mom Meet Mom had its official soft launch over this past weekend, we let you know that you could now join our mailing list to be among the first to hear about it when we officially launch the site, … Continued
Pregnant and Lonely: The Why and the What to Do About It
Pregnancy is supposed to be this wonderful period when a woman grows gradually into motherhood, surrounded by similarly pregnant friends and wise old relatives who have been there, done that. For the luckiest pregnant women, that camaraderie is exactly what … Continued
Meeting Moms Is Harder When You Spend All Day at the Office
I’m a working mom. Not that being a mom isn’t work in and of itself – whew! – but in addition to all the duties that come with the title of Mama, I also find myself obligated to put on … Continued
How Moms Meet Moms – Or Don’t
Motherhood can feel lonely sometimes, even if you’re a mom blessed with well-behaved, low-intensity kids without allergies, special needs, or health issues. If, on the other hand, you’re like most of us and your family or your life isn’t picture … Continued
Why Is It Hard to Make Mom Friends?
Some mothers seem to have it all figured out when it comes to how to meet moms – usually, they’re the moms who had pregnant friends, moms with the time and energy to make it to post-natal fitness classes, new … Continued
Dealing With Rejection when Moms Meet
Meeting moms is a lot like dating. Too much, in fact. First you have to drum up the nerve to talk to that hip mama at the playground or playgroup, then you have to deal with the very real possibility … Continued