Really Dumb Question

[twodogsandababy]

How do you make mom friends in your 'hood? We moved to a new neighborhood that is aimed at young families. There are kids around my son's age next door and across the street. The moms seem to be besties. They are usually friendly when I see them and either wave or say hi. I always say hi too. My son really wants to play with the boys. Is it weird to just go outside with him when they are out playing and let him join them? I feel bad that he sees these kids playing and wants to play with them, but I am so shy when meeting people like that. Help me not be awkward please!

[drloretta]

Yes, it's fine to take him outside and ask the moms if your son can join their kids. Chat with the moms. If they seem like people you want to hang out with, suggest a playdate.

You can also check on places like meetup.com and see if there are local mom groups.

It can be intimidating, but it will be worth it.

[af1212]

I joined my local MOMS club (http://www.momsclub.org/). Also, when my daughter was old enough to walk we started playing outside more and definitely met the neighbors that way. The kids just naturally started playing together. We play outside with our neighborhood "friends" almost every day, but I have never gotten together with them for an official playdate or anything.

[littlemermaid]

Also your local public library should have storytime or other monthly activities and it's a great place to meet other moms in your area with kids the same age.

[6fsn]

Definitely let the kids play! We just moved and I've had kids just come over and we've let them go up and play. Chat and see how it goes. If you like them try to set something up.

Other thoughts- see if your neighborhood has a fb page. It sounds lame, but there have been a lot of playdates set up that way around here. As pp's mentioned, moms club, library, and if you have a church check there.