How to Make Mom Friends: 5 Helpful Tips
You don't Have to feel Lonely in motherhood. Making mom friends can be tricky, but it's worth it!
Being a mom is one of the most rewarding experiences a woman can have. But it can also be isolating. In fact, it’s difficult for many people to make friends as an adult, let alone after you become a mom and your time becomes even more precious. You might feel like you don’t have the time to make mom friends, or you’re not sure how to meet people who share your interests. But one thing that is always a great icebreaker is being a mom.
When you’re a mom, you have instant common ground with other moms—after all, parenthood is one of the most rewarding and challenging experiences anyone can go through. Here are five tips on how to make mom friends.
How to Make Mom Friends
- Get involved in your child’s school or daycare. Spending time at your child’s school is a great way to meet other moms. Attend parent-teacher conferences, chaperone field trips, and volunteer for projects such as mystery reader! Not only will you get to know the other parents, but you’ll also get a better sense of what’s going on in your child’s life at school.
This network of moms is critical. It’s so helpful to have a few mom friends who can help with shuffling, share reminders of upcoming events, and helps builds your kiddos friend network as well! - Attend local events and festivals with your family. Not only is this a great opportunity to spend time together as a family, but it’s also a prime opportunity to meet other families in the area. Extend a friendly hello or compliment to a family with kids similar ages to your own.
3. Make an effort to connect with the moms you already know . You probably already have at least one mom friend, whether she’s a neighbor, coworker, or relative. Spend more time together doing things that you enjoy, such as having coffee dates or going for walks together. These types of regular outings will give you more time to really get to know each other, develop deeper friendships, and meet their mom friends!
4. Sign up for classes or activities that interest you. Doing something that you enjoy is a great way to meet other moms who share your interests. Consider taking a yoga class, signing up for a cooking class, or joining a book club. There are also plenty of activities specifically for moms, such as prenatal Pilates, postnatal yoga classes, or mommy and me workouts.
5. Join a local mom’s group. Learn more about our community here. This is a great way to connect with other moms who have similar interests!
We share more about the importance of creating this village on the Wellness For The Win Podcast Episode #25 “How To Build Your Village & Make New Mom Friends”
Making mom friends can be tricky, but it’s worth it! These tips will help you find other mothers who are in the same stage of life as you and who share similar interests. Getting involved in your child’s school or joining a moms group is a great way to make new friends that will enrich your life and provide support during this wonderful but challenging time.
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Lauren Hays, PMHNP
Lauren was a licensed and trained registered nurse in the NICU and has since made a career shift to focus on mental health. Lauren is now a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, focusing on women’s health and wellness. She is a mom of three precious little men who has turned her pain into passion.
