Playgroups/After School
Published by admin on December 27, 2007<<Back to Social Main
As single parents life can get hectic, but it is essential for you and your child get out of the house and socialize! Research has revealed many benefits from consistent playtime for kids and their parents.
For children, playgroups can significantly help then develop social skills, gain independence, and build self-confidence.
For a single mom or single dad, it is an opportunity to meet and learn from other parents (use the resources below to find a single mom or dad network in your area), have a time to talk, make friends, and share experiences and ideas, while the children play. If you do manage to find a single parent network in your area (use the resources below), learning from and having their support will be priceless.
Articles
Benefits of After School Programs
Resources
Playgroups USA With their easy to use Playgroup Matching Tool you can find the perfect playgroup based on your child’s age, zip code, and time of day. Make lifelong friendships, receive support from fellow parents, and most importantly - have fun with your kids! Choose your location to join a playgroup today.
My Playgroups A website developed for parents by parents centered around the needs of parents of young children. Services include helping to organize and manage your playgroups and playdates, helping you to cope with the very busy and often exhausting labor of love called parenting. There are resources for finding playgroups and playdates.
Matching Moms Find moms and playgroups near you. For Moms with babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children who want to meet other moms for friendship, support, and child playgroups.
Playgroups MeetUps Meet with local parents who are interested in a local Playgroup for you and your child!
Try Kindermusik, Free You’ve heard that Kindermusik helps your child’s language and math skills. And you know children love Kindermusik’s fun mix of music and movement. And, with classes for kids from newborn to 7 years old, there’s something for all of the little stars in your life.
After School All-Stars Provides comprehensive after school programs that are fun for kids and also keep them safe and help them achieve success in school and life. Improves kids lives by nurturing their minds, bodies and spirits through programs that incorporate independent learning, academics and enrichment activities. Serves 60.000 youth annually through after school and summer programs in 13 cities across the country.