mother and toddler groups.

helpimcrap · 7 Apr 2008 at 21:01

ok this is maybe a bit of an odd question...

but what's the best way for a single mum to 'socialise'? are there websites out there for mother and toddler groups etc? i've had a look on google but they only bring up the fact there are some - not where they are or how to get in touch.

marc_howarth · 7 Apr 2008 at 21:02

probably best trying the local churches

my mum helps run one at our local church, goes down very well

ste_bla · 7 Apr 2008 at 21:02

Local doctors and or healthcare worker

knip · 7 Apr 2008 at 21:03

Can you ask the health visitor?
Or the local NCT (National Childbirth Trust) people.
Sometimes in the doctors surgery they have notices for coffee mornings, or go to the park and get chatting to other mums with their kids.

Buckster · 7 Apr 2008 at 21:05

mmm I'm male - but I don't even like going to do's organised for partners as well with my wifes baby group

I guess I'm just non-competitive son wise ... I don't care who's out of nappies first

I just always get that "my baby is better than yours feeling" and it really annoys me

helpimcrap · 7 Apr 2008 at 21:06

ok cheers, i'll keep an eye out.

thanks for the advice.

Bar · 7 Apr 2008 at 21:08

There are lots of websites out there netmums for starters.

Once you have found one they will tell you where all the events are.

helpimcrap · 7 Apr 2008 at 21:11

Bar said:
There are lots of websites out there netmums for starters.

Once you have found one they will tell you where all the events are.

cheers.

i don't know anything about it so i'm looking for someone who doesn't actually know i'm looking lol. i figure it might be nice for them to find likeminded people as i know having kids on your own all the time can be tough and stressful.

ste_bla · 7 Apr 2008 at 21:24

misses says have a look at "eye village" or "Ivillage" :confused:

Dunks · 7 Apr 2008 at 21:25

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/ ?

ste_bla · 7 Apr 2008 at 21:27

DunK1 said:
http://www.ivillage.co.uk/ ?

i guess, it seems to be in the IE history so YES!

Dunks · 7 Apr 2008 at 21:28

ste_bla said:
i guess, it seems to be in the IE history so YES!

Checking up on her browsing habits?

Vonhelmet · 7 Apr 2008 at 21:28

Just echoing what has been said...

NCT
Churches
Doctors, especially the health visitor

Bar · 7 Apr 2008 at 21:35

health visitor?

Vonhelmet · 7 Apr 2008 at 21:39

Bar said:
health visitor?

Haha, I must have been editing it, just as you posted

helpimcrap · 7 Apr 2008 at 21:43

had a look at local churches and found lots of good activities!

even found one doing GKR karate which i've been looking for locally but never found!!

everyone's a winner...

MrWhippy · 7 Apr 2008 at 21:44

my missus heard about a mother and toddler group, went to it, and once there, the other mums told her of a few other groups. she tried one or two of them and the same thing happened again. within a couple of visits, she had found out the dates, times and locations of a dozen playgroups and within a few weeks had found 2 or 3 she really likes.

helpimcrap · 7 Apr 2008 at 21:46

ste_bla said:
misses says have a look at "eye village" or "Ivillage"

great website. thanks.

saved it down for later reference

MeatLoaf · 7 Apr 2008 at 22:28

The Home School Link Worker from your local primary school wil, have a lot of useful info

Hodders · 7 Apr 2008 at 22:53

Get in touch with the local NCT branch - they have loads of activities.