Stay at Home Moms

Could you possibly hold a play group at your home maybe once a week or so? Thats what we do here. I dont have a vehicle, and my daughter and I are home together ALL the time. She too is VERY smart, but when she actually does get around other kids she doesn't know what to do! So, the past 3 weeks she has been having play groups, at our home. Maybe try that?

This is hard, and I've been in your shoes. My kids are 3 and 4 1/2, and we only JUST got a second car. My son has had some developmental delays, so we put him in summer school (meaning I had to drive my husband to work), and now he's in preschool- thank goodness we got our second car just before the school year started. As for my daughter, she is very intelligent, but as she has not been in any kind of school setting, she lacks some very important social skills. LOL When we lived in California, I tried to join a local mom's group. I emailed them, but never got a response. Here, I take my daughter to the local library while my son is in school, because they have story time for preschoolers. She does meet some kids that way, although I haven't really talked to any moms. She also plays with some kids before and after my son's class lets out. I have thought about trying the whole mom's group thing here in Ohio, but frankly, I hate being snubbed, I probably wouldn't fit in anyway, and I'm not very social. LOL

I would suggest holding a play group at your home. And you can also look for other kids within the neighborhood that he could play with. And look to see if there is a park or playground within walking distance where you could find kids for him to play with. Another idea is to start watching one or two children at your home. It will provide playmates for him and some extra money for you and help out other parents.

Depending on where you are and what the weather is like, go out for walks and see if you can find any other young kids/moms in the neighborhood and strike up a friendship. Otherwise, invite some/all of the mom's group to your house, if possible.

i have a two year old also and a 8 month old.i would take him to the park when you can that will let him socialise with kids his own age.and for my daughter i put on educational videos for her that seemed to work for her now she is a chatterbox.

My son was in a similar situation, and I looked into anything in the community that could help him. The local elementary school here offers a special class for children that aren't old enough for 4k, but who need to develop social skills. Try calling your local school district to see if they offer anything like this. Good luck!

Opt for a preschool for only 2 hours in the morning.Further there will be playarea in your apartment.so why dont you accompany her in the evening where lot of children will be playing.Helps your kid to interact with other children.No need of vehicle for this.

You are not alone. I also have a 2yr old but she has 3 older siblings. I have her enrolled in a birth to 3 program that holds playgroups twice a month and I cant always make it either. We currently have 1 vehicle but I use it all the time. My husband gets a ride to work from a co-worker. My daughter will be starting pre-school right after her 3rd birthday in January. She will go to school every day for just 4 hours in the morning. You might want to look into a pre-school program in your area and get the details.

I am in the same boat actually. One vehicle, a two year and a 5 month old. I have found that what works for me is family and friends. My parents come and get him quite often. My mom has a bunch of friends how have either grandkids or kids his age. So it is good for us. Also, there is a girl down the road who has a daughter my sons age which is great. If you have a park near by maybe on nice days you could walk up there. Around here there is always children playing. How about a parents as teachers group? They have great information on this stuff. Im actually not involved but thinking about it hard. They do tons of stuff to help out. Even monthly little parties for the kids. Im not completely sure really, my son spends a lot of time with family and friends. Start inviting people over to have like little mini parties. We did that for a little while also. It was mostly for the kids, but the adults had fun too.

Do you have a relative that would loan you a car to use a day or two a week? Maybe that would be an option?

can you drive your hubby to work or can he get the train? can you afford to buy and old little cheap car? or maybe you could find a playgroup in you area or send him to a preschool in your area?

If getting another car is not an option, then perhaps joining a playgroup within walking distance from your house. I do that for my 2 year old. My husband or I will walk to a nearby community centre or her sister's school's playgroup on certain days to join other kids. She is still a little reserve and learning to play with other children... but with me around, she'll rather I play with her. Good luck!

Hi there! Also a SAHM to two. How about inviting people over for playdates at your home? Are there any parks within walking distance for you? Or possibly getting together while dad is home.

I am also a stay at home mum of a 3 year old girl, I have alot of friends who are stay at home mums also each child wiht a varying level of social interaction. I have found in my experience that at such a young age it may not be so important to have a large interaction with the same age. It seems to be more about how u as a parent teach and discipline your child, anyhoo they have the rest of their life at school with other children, now is the time to teach them everything you can. Your inlfluence and love will soon be under appreciated and lost of them as they go through stages of life.

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how about some group in the neighborhood where you can just walk over, or else go out on days when your husband is at home

I would do like others are saying have the play group time in your house. I have 3 girls ages 2, 4, and 6 so i went through the new born and a 2 year old in the house twice. I had a car but still was not able to get out much with there being 2 or 3 kids it is a hand full. My oldest was really bad and that is why we put her in heat start it is a pre-school program so she could get that social time. she is also very smart for her age they said above avrage but when it came to working with other kids look out. Headstart helpped her so much and then my middle one got social time when we picked her up and dropped her off and the same for the 2 year old she starts next year.

He is only two years old. My suggestions will be put him on internet where he will learn the happening around the world as well as he will become specialised. anyway, u will be there to guide him.

what "social" skills will a 2yo learn from anyone else besides his/her parents? trust yoru mama-instints & know youa re oding fine, whether you get out that often or not. your 2yo will learn from you & really doesn't need to pick up any "skills" from random children. do you have the option of taking your dh to work so you can use the car? even if just 2x a week? do you have alocal library for children's story hour? goodluck to you! :)

maybe invite some members of your stay at home group to your home so their kids can interact with yours.