[blparent] meeting other parents and finding play dates

Sun Sep 11 17:42:01 UTC 2011

The other mom's I used to go with would not take money either, but they
would take a cup of coffee from  places like Starbucks or the like and they
always enjoyed me buying them a cheap lunch. Nothing fancy, it really was
the thought that counted.  We used to spend countless hours in the play
place at McDonald's or at the park when the weather was nice. v

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Erin Rumer
Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 5:08 PM
To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blparent] meeting other parents and finding play dates

I go to 3 different play groups each week plus a breast feeding support
group and I've done everything from calling hospitals and birth centers to
see what info they might have to asking folks at church.  Most of these
things are usually discovered by word of mouth which can make it challenging
for sure.  I did get a small packet with some helpful info about one center
which was nice and I just went from there.  Other moms are the way to find
out about these kinds of things most definitely.

As for rides I either take the bus or get rides from other moms when I get
the chance.  There are two other moms in particular who frequently give me
and my son rides to play groups and I either give them money which they too
don't want to take, or I try and give them a little toy for their baby and
other little things like that to repay them.  One of the moms just got a new
puppy who I'm beginning to train for her so that's an awesome way for me to
be able and repay her for the rides.

Erin

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Veronica Smith
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 7:40 PM
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Subject: Re: [blparent] meeting other parents and finding playdates

Oh you just reminded me of another place I met mom's and still have friends
from there is through Parks and Rec.  I registered Gab in tumbling and
ballet and I still see those mom's.   We aren't the best of friends, but
it's nice when they see me and Gab and come over and say, "you don't
remember me but our children were in tubling together when they were 3."  
When your child is around 4/5 girl scouts or boy scouts is an option.

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Nikki Fugett-Dobens
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 2:45 PM
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Subject: Re: [blparent] meeting other parents and finding playdates

Hi.  I have been in this situation.  We actually just moved in November, and

at first, I found it really difficult to meet other moms.  One thing that
has helped us personally is church.  I have met a lot of moms through
attending, and we just had a friend over to play with Mackenzie yesterday. 
She is 3, so she is enjoying that.
We have also gone with moms we have met through church to the zoo or other
activities.
Also, I was told that there is something called the Mother's center.  I am
sure the name is different depending on where you are, but the concept is
probably similar.  You have the chance to meet other moms, and form
friendships.  I haven't actually been to the one here, but maybe you have
something similar, and you could do some online research.  I hope this helps

a little.  I know how hard it is to meet other moms and kids.
Nikki

-----Original Message-----
From: Ronit Ovadia Mazzoni
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 3:58 PM
To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: [blparent] meeting other parents and finding playdates

Hi everyone,
I have a question that I know some of you have experience with. I am
interested in meeting more parents in my area. I joined a group of moms
through meetup.com but all the meetups are either geared toward toddlers or
are far enough away that I can't walk there. I did attend one meetup and
asked for a ride from a mom. She was very nice and helped me get my carseat
in her car for my son. It was a hastle though. And I felt bad asking for a
ride. I offered her gas money but she wouldn't take it. I have met a few
moms in this group but haven't made any real connections with anyone so I
feel awkward about asking for rides to events. What have you done to find
playdates and to meet moms in your area? Any other websites besides
meetup.com that I should check out? How have you handled getting to events
that are not accessible via public transportation? The moms I've talked to
seem mildly sympathetic to my situation but most often don't want to do
things close to where I live. I've gotten together with one mom who lives
within walking distance and we've been out to lunch with our babies but
there's only so many times you can go to that same sandwich shop. :)

I'm interested in your experiences. Thanks.
Ronit
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