Finding like-minded people and families with similarly-aged children can take a lot of time, but it's worth the effort. When our children spend time with good friends, our children blossom and this enhances their relationship with us as parents.
There are many ways to meet people after moving to a new city. Welcome Wagon still operates in many countries and can be helpful to newcomers. Some exercise programs are now geared towards meeting other people. Some people look for local chapters of groups where people share a common interest. Some common ones are La Leche League, Diaper Free Baby, Attachment Parenting groups and Toastmasters. I have met people with similar interests through online social networking groups such as Yahoo Groups and Facebook. Yahoo Groups attract people who think alike, who need similar information, or who need similar things.
Others get to know families in their community by visiting their local Farmers' Market, recreation centres, playgrounds, libraries, children's programs, garage sales or golfing clubs. Volunteering at local associations such as ICAN, political parties or Community Leagues can build lasting friendships.
Every city has its own special features and attractions. Tourist information centres and City websites often have information about upcoming events, city-sponsored events, community calendars, Parks and Recreation, pool schedules, festivals, carnivals and other attractions. A good way to find people who have similar concerns is to read local newspapers or community paperto learn about petitions and current citizen action.
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