Being a mom can be a lonely job. Especially when your children are young, you might find yourself trapped in the house all day cleaning up spills and administering macaroni and cheese lunches, and you might notice that your social life has gone the way of your waistline; it doesn’t exist anymore.

When you have a nap schedule to adhere to, along with the struggles of having a small child, it isn’t always easy to find time to get together with old friends, especially if they don’t have children of their own and are unaware and unsympathetic to your particular schedule.

The best way to get out there and meet some new friends is to actively seek out women that are in the same boat as you are; women who have small children and who can understand your unique circumstances. But still, meeting new friends can be hard for anyone. Here are some tips on how you can build a new social circle, toddler and all.

Get out there. Try bringing your child to various free events around your city. There are plenty available; the library most likely has a storytelling hour, museums may have days where children’s admission is free or discounted, or indoor gyms that offer equipment for rainy days.

All of these give you a chance to mingle with moms who have children close to the age of yours. Just strap your baby into his baby carrier and go. Strike up a conversation with a mom wherever you go. Chances are, she’s looking for a friendly face as well.

Make friends with the parents of your children’s friends. When you child meets new friend at preschool and wants him or her to come over and play, consider inviting the parents over for dinner or dessert later. It’s the perfect opportunity for them to get to know you and your home, so they’re more comfortable with sending their child over to play, and you’ll probably be able to make a new friend in the meantime.

Head out to the park. Even if your baby is too small to do much more than sit in his carrier, you can enjoy being outside and chatting with the mom on the park bench beside you. Make sure to put yourself out there and make an effort to talk and smile with those moms who are in the same situation as you are. You never know what kind of friend you could find if you simply try.

Kat Hafen writes and contributes for many baby, child, family, and parent online publications including HugaMonkey. Kat is an avid baby carriers slings supporter because of the positive impact it can have on families. For more information regarding baby carrier slings, visit HugaMonkey.

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