heavenly
05-10-2005, 06:34 PM
6 Tips for Finding a Playgroup
Here are some tips on finding a playgroup near you.
**Follow up all leads. Word-of-mouth is still one of the best ways to find a playgroup. Introduce yourself to other parents at the mall, park, fast food restaurants or even your pediatrician’s office. Also, get your spouse to ask about playgroups to co-workers in case some have spouses and children at home.
**Check your local newspaper. Most local papers have a community calendar section in which they will allow non-profit groups to advertise for free. Sometimes playgroups will advertise that way.
**Glance over any community bulletin boards at area businesses, particularly those where at-home parents may shop. Playgroups may post flyers advertising for new members in maternity shops, children’s clothing stores, toy stores, grocery stores, parks, playgrounds, post offices and libraries.
**Ask your pediatrician, family practitioner and ob/gyn. They often know of local playgroups through their patients.
**Call local churches, libraries, hospitals, community centers and Chambers of Commerce. These places often provide free space for playgroups to meet, so you may find out about a local group through them.
**Check online directories for individual playgroup listings.
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www.mommyandme.com
www.matchingmoms.org
www.momsclub.org
username mommy
password Iamamember
http://www.myplaydate.com/index.php?page=index
http://www.alphabet-garten.com/share/index.cfm/Fuseaction/Playgroup_search.htm
Here are some tips on finding a playgroup near you.
**Follow up all leads. Word-of-mouth is still one of the best ways to find a playgroup. Introduce yourself to other parents at the mall, park, fast food restaurants or even your pediatrician’s office. Also, get your spouse to ask about playgroups to co-workers in case some have spouses and children at home.
**Check your local newspaper. Most local papers have a community calendar section in which they will allow non-profit groups to advertise for free. Sometimes playgroups will advertise that way.
**Glance over any community bulletin boards at area businesses, particularly those where at-home parents may shop. Playgroups may post flyers advertising for new members in maternity shops, children’s clothing stores, toy stores, grocery stores, parks, playgrounds, post offices and libraries.
**Ask your pediatrician, family practitioner and ob/gyn. They often know of local playgroups through their patients.
**Call local churches, libraries, hospitals, community centers and Chambers of Commerce. These places often provide free space for playgroups to meet, so you may find out about a local group through them.
**Check online directories for individual playgroup listings.
~~~~~~~
www.mommyandme.com
www.matchingmoms.org
www.momsclub.org
username mommy
password Iamamember
http://www.myplaydate.com/index.php?page=index
http://www.alphabet-garten.com/share/index.cfm/Fuseaction/Playgroup_search.htm