Stay-At-Home Moms: The Art Of Maintaining A Social Life
July 25, 2007
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One of the hardest and most rewarding jobs is that of a mother. Women who choose to stay at home to raise their children form a special bond with their children. At the same time, they lose some of the social skills needed to maintain a social life outside of the family.
When we become adults, most of the friends we have are a result of our daily interactions. In the workplace, we get to know our coworkers and share lunches, dinners, and the occasional weekend outing. Through civic groups and church we meet others who share similar interests.
When you are living life as a stay-at-home mom, your position doesn’t leave much time to interact socially. Besides the kids, there is housework, errands, and doctor appointments. All of these duties leave little time for the social interaction that an adult craves.
For the stay-at-home mom, creating and maintaining a social life takes concentrated effort. Because the natural opportunities are not there in which to meet and get to know others, you must make your own encounters. Let your children help you in this regard.
Getting your kids involved in Mommy and Me classes or play groups draws all of you out of the house. While the kids play, mothers can get to know each other. Exchange phone numbers and invite one another over for a little “girl talk” during nap time.
Talk to your spouse. If he will consent to be responsible for the children one day out of the weekend, this frees you up to pursue hobbies of interest. Joining a club offers more opportunities to meet new friends.
Organize a get-together. The women from the play group and their families can join in with your family and have a cookout at the local park. The kids get to see one another outside of their normal time and the adults in the group get to meet and greet. All of you can discuss child rearing, social issues, or whatever strikes your fancy.
Join an online mommy forum. It’s hard to be home all day and not see another adult until your spouse comes home from work. Online stay-at-home mom or women’s groups have forums where moms can discuss issues and offer encouragement to each other. The forums are a good way to work on social skills and meet other mothers from across the country and the world.
Being a stay-at-home mom is good for the kids but rough on your social life. Moms need the company of other women to share their joys and sorrows. Staying connected to the world outside your door takes effort and motivation.
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