Isolation

Jackie - posted on 10/27/2010

i would say find out about mother and toddler groups in the area around you. If you feel like there is nothing maybe you can start up a group where other mums can meet around your area but in a area such as a soft play area

Deanna - posted on 10/27/2010

Most moms I have found have their own routine and it is difficult to get together all the time. However, most cities and counties have mom type groups or groups for kids to join that you can meet other mothers at. It would give your child some extra socialization and you some adult talk. If you do groups or such having it preplanned is sometimes easier to, in so far that you know you need to keep at it.

good luck and god bless

Lacye - posted on 10/26/2010

I go to college 4 days a week. I get my social time during then. And when I am at home, I take my daughter outside every afternoon and I talk to some of my neighbors while i'm outside.

Natalie - posted on 10/26/2010

Same situation here. I am a stay at home mom and I also go to school online, which means that I am at home ALL the time, or so it seems. I also live about 30 miles from friends and family. My little one is 17 months old. The best thing for me to do is to take her to the park. She loves it there and she loves to spend time with her cousin. So, i will go over to my sisters sometimes and just hangout. There are many different groups that you can join. Have you ever heard of stroller strides? How old is your little one?

Christy - posted on 10/26/2010

www.momsclub.org
Play groups, mom's night out, family night out, etc. Check it out to see if there is a chapter near you. No this isn't a business solicitation. It's non profit and designed for stay at home moms.

Melissa - posted on 10/26/2010

I'm going through the same thing. I don't drive and I have no friends around, gets very lonely.

Lauren - posted on 10/26/2010

I have a 14 month old. And we have went to the park, go walking after dinner, I have a friend who takes her son to baby gym. You just have to get out there and look. It took me sometime trying to think of stuff I could do with my son. Isolation SUCKS. I know how u feel. I told my husband I had to have a girls night. And he steped up and I have started that. Where do u live?? if you dont mind me asking.

Corinne - posted on 10/25/2010

I go to every playgroup I can fit in. We have a Sure Start service, which provides 12, free playgroups per week, plus they have a stay and play room that you can just pop into whenever you are near ( invaluable, as it's close to where I go shopping, so can give kids half hour play mid-shop ). We also have Creepy Crawlies at our local YMCA, Gymbabes and Tumble Tots groups, and the school that my eldest attends has just set up a toddler playgroup so I'll be taking him there too. Ask your doctor, local gym, library, if they do any child focused groups, and just go! It's hard at first and there are days when I don't feel like getting sorted and going, but I feel soooo much better when I do, asa does my little one. :)

Erica - posted on 10/24/2010

Im the same way at times then i feel bad bc my son is stuck at home hes 8months

Stephanie - posted on 10/24/2010

I tend to stay at home alot considering i dont have a car so i know what you mean about staying home but one thing you could try is to take your child or children outside to play or get fresh air if they are too young. its good for you both and if u feel cooped up it usually helps

Marilyn - posted on 10/24/2010

Make it a point to get out of thehouse everyday! I joined a mom's group on meetup.com and that helps to meet other moms and get together for playdates and other day trips. You should definitely find a group in your area.

Kelly - posted on 10/24/2010

There are lots of story times to go to--Our local library had story time twice a week, and a mom's and tot's book club once a week. Barnes&Noble, Starbucks, and Fiction Addiction also have story times at least once a week. We ended up having a story time to go to every weekday, of course, we didn't go to all of them, but on days I wanted to go out, I had one to go to. Plus, we made friends at our favorite ones b/c we were there each week and got to know the other mom's and kids.

Also, you can take a sport with your child. Our area has Family Yoga, Family Swim, and I take Taekwondo with my son.

We go to parks a lot in the summer, but when it is cold, we go to indoor play places. Our mall has a free one, but we also have Monkey Joes, Jump Zone, Play Nation, the Pavilion, and a couple others, all are less than $5/day and adults are free.

Jennifer - posted on 10/24/2010

just put your self out there.. go places that are kid friendly.. isolation is not a good thing... it turns into big depression

Melissa - posted on 10/24/2010

I take my baby out everyday...he gets cabin fever more than I do....we go for walks, or to the mall and walk around....I dont have many friends that are in the position I am in so I am often alone with my baby. Mommy and me class sounds perfect but they are at the times my LO naps!

♏*PHOENIX*♏ - posted on 10/23/2010

there is a website called meetups.com
they have many groups for mothers who stay home ect..
there are times I'm home all day to...