Playmates for Daughter

R.:

My daughter grew up with lots of males in the family and not many girls in the neighborhood to play with. I did make efforts to do things with her friends from school but I think the one thing that really got her connected with her peer group was the many extra curricular activities I got her into. Have you considered signing her up for a dance class, karate, softball or soccer? My daughter really enjoyed sports and they were all girl teams. She is older now and still remains friends with the girls she played sports with. Your daughter would be around girls several times a week, at games and pizza parties they have. They have so much fun being around their age group and are so silly together. My suggestion would be if there aren't many neighbors for her to play with and you see that she is seeking girls her age to be around you may consider signing her up for an activity that she likes and they have many girl only activities. You may want to check out your cities rec. site. She may even enjoy joining a girls swim team. Well, I'm sure your daughter is a lovely young lady and best wishes on finding her a network of friends she will enjoy spending time with

Hi R.,
I also have a 9 year old daughter who loves meeting new friends. I live in Downey if you would like to meet up maybe for ice cream or something next weekend or just call me we don't live oo far from each other. We would love to meet you two :) if so you can email me at ____@____.com or call me at ###-###-####. Have a Happy Fourth of July !!!

Sincerely,
A.

Hi R.,
My nine year old daughter has both an older and a youger brother, so I understand the desire to spend time with girls. The solution for us was to join Girl Scouts. Our Junior troop currently has 12 girls between 9 and 11 years old, and has been a great experience so far. We are in Norwalk, which borders Bellflower.
M.

Hi. i do not have a 9 year old but have another thought for you. I started a social group last January from Mamasource. Currently we have 7 families in it. We do have a 9 year old daughter in the group as well. We get together 1 time a month for social stuff as families. Each family plans a month and it is really fun. the kids range in age from expecting a baby anyday to 12 years old. if interested let me know. It is really fun!

R.,
We are close to your area (South and Woodruff.)
I have found the best way to get playmates - get out!! Right now is a great time to go to pools for open swim, swim lessons (if you desire), reading programs at the library, play areas (park)... anywhere you feel age appropriate for her.
The great thing is that it's summer and EVERYONE is out of school. She'll meet friends in no time. Hope to see you around. I'm the mom with a gang full of boys (four and under.)
P.

R.,
my name is S. and I have a 9yr. old daughter and we live in the long beach area which isnt too far from you. What kinds of things were you looking to do? I have 3 children, my oldest is a boy 13, girl 9, and a 3yr. old boy. We are pretty busy with doing summertime activities, but we could meet at a park near your home if possible and let the girls meet. My daughter is very friendly and makes friends easy. So e-mail me and maybe we could meet. ____@____.com