Staying Close to Your Friends Without Kids

Friends without kids just don't understand? - Hellobee Boards

I don't think you really get it until you have a squirmy babe who needs constant love, care and attention. Those without children can try to be ...

Our Kids Stopped Being Friends, Now What? - Atlanta Mom

A few years ago I discovered one of the most awkward moments of motherhood…my friend's kid no longer wanted to be friends with my kid.

As a Mom, I Still Need My Childfree Friends as My Anchor

We went to too many music festivals and took a lot of girls' trips and celebrated the big life milestones. Even in between those moments, we ...

Helping Kids Learn to Deal with Friends Who Are Mean - Parent Cue

staying off social media (or at the very least, unfriending someone); sitting ... She found safety in knowing she didn't have to be a victim without recourse.

What To Expect When Your Friends Are Expecting (as a Childfree ...

First, when someone you love has a child, you should prepare to be the one putting more effort into the friendship.

Stop Trying to be Your Child's Friend. Instead, Be Their Parent. |

... your child growing up and desperately want to stay connected ... Maybe your kid is the next Van Gogh or perhaps an Einstein in the making.

My son's friends suddenly prefer to play without him. Should I get ...

... with sports or family events), the remaining kid is open to play with my son. My son is visibly sad and hurt by the ongoing rejection, but ...

Mind the Gap! Friendships & childlessness - Gateway Women

they are lovely kids, our friends are great parents, and my husband and I really value their friendship. We and they went through some of what ...

Help! All My Friends Are Moms and I'm Not - Camille Styles

A child-free relationship can adapt to suit the new mom's needs by helping out, releasing expectations, inquiring about how she can show up in her life.

Connecting With Friends Who Don't Have Kids

While your priorities may have shifted after having children, it's crucial to remember that your friends without kids have their own set of ...

I am 15 and i want to go live with my friends family

If your dad has any custody of you, you might have him talk to your mom and advocate for you living closer to the school that you have been ...

Ask Margaret: My Son Doesn't Have Any Close Friends. Is That a ...

Margaret suggests that if your child isn't expressing dissatisfaction with their social life, it's perfectly alright to leave the matter alone for the time ...

All my friends have had babies – and I feel marginalised

It's hard when you don't move in unison with your peers. It doesn't mean abandoning friendships, says Mariella Frostrup, but don't be afraid ...

How To Raise Kids Who Love Hanging Out With You No Matter How ...

While we were not our kids' best friend – my best friends were a huge help to us. When our kids got to an age when they would be spending the night with buddies ...

All My Friends Are Having Babies. Can We Adventure Anyways?

In some situations, parenthood can actually make social connections stronger with non-parents. Callie spent the first few years of her son's ...

Stay in a relationship without kids or go? | Childless by Marriage

We are the best of friends and still passionately in love. And I'm quite close to his daughter. BUT… Before we got married, he always said he ...

Navigating Get-Togethers with Relatives, Friends, and Their Kids

Get-togethers can still be enjoyable, positive social experiences for us and for our kids. In this episode, Janet offers her perspective on some ...

Will you have one set of friends with kids, or more? - MetaFilter

If having kids is a full-time job, then having friends with kids is a part-time job where you listen to your friends talk about how having ...

So Your Friends Had a Kid. Here's How to Hang Out With Them ...

For anything else, be polite but explicit—e.g. “And though I love your kids, this dinner is for adults only. I hope you can make it.” If your ...

Helping your children stay in touch with family and friends when ...

From the other side, if you're the parent of children living overseas, help your kids draw pictures or write short letters or post-cards to send ...