Seeking Other (Single) Parents Out There for Kids Playtime

Hi there! I'm not a single parent, but I was in the position of being new to thte area five years ago with a 3 year old and a new born... We're from Ohio so I know what you mean about better opportunities:)
Anyway, I would like to suggest that you look up the local Moms Club. I know there is one in Mill Creek because that was the one that I was in, but I'm sure that Lynnwood has thier own branch. It's agreat way to get started on meeting people and learning about age specific things to do around the area. they also set up play groups between moms with kids around the same age! if you google "Lynnwood moms club" I'm sure you'll find it.
Also there are all kinds of sites about places you can take kids around here that are free and fun! Do you know about forest park in Everett? There is a free petting zoo/farm there and a spray park and swim center.
Let me know if you'd like more info on anything:) and good luck!

I'm on the board of one of those part time preschools, it's at the edmonds community college campus. The class your child would normally be in is full, but there's room in the 3-4 year old class, starts monday though! She would just be the oldest in the class. If you want to schedule a time to come visit email ____@____.com and tell her T. sent you. It's a great way for you and your child to make friends, I love the moms I've met there! We also do a ballet/tap class on wednesdays at camille's dance edge in edmonds, classes there or at the rec centers are also great for meeting new friends.

May I suggest that in the meantime, you and your daughter make some visits to local retirement or nursing homes. Children are such a delight and many people have few or no visitors. They will enjoy her drawings, songs, and stories, and have time to give her attention. You can also visit, help someone write a letter, read to someone, or just rest and observe. There are several community-minded facilities in the Lynnwood area; you might just commit to once a week for a month at one or two places and see after that if you want to start bringing a friend or pet, or if you have developed play-date commitments that take the place of those visits. You will also meet many staff and other families who may have a playmate for your daughter in their family. Alternatively, there are preschools that go 1/2 day, 2 or 3 days per week. You can also meet others in swim lessons, taekwon do lessons, or gymnastics classes. Enjoy!

J.,

Although I'm married I feel like a single parent to a boy that will be 5 in October, and a girl that is fast approaching 18 months. I live in the Lynnwood area as well and would much appreciate stimulating conversations.

Send me a message if you'd like to get together, I've lived here for 17 years.

Melissa

Hi J.-

When I moved out here 3 years ago I joined a playgroup, and that was a God-send! Unfortunately that particular playgroup has not been functioning for the past year, so I also am looking for another group to get together with. I know that there are a lot of informal groups that end up meeting at the same park on certain days of the week, or going to the Alderwood Mall play area before the stores open, etc, but haven't found a formal playgroup in Lynnwood.
When we first started my girls were 1 and 3, and we made close friends with another mom who has 2 daughters. Now, however my oldest has started 1st grade and it's my 4 year old with only 2 friends! I also have a 7 month old daughter now who I'd love to get started on playing with others her age.
I'm not a single parent, but I'm a 27 year old SAHM who always enjoys meeting new people!