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If You Build It, They Will Come
Starting Your Own Moms' Group
By Kate Riener Boyd
Invite everyone you know, even if you're not sure how they'll mesh. People who seem quiet one on one may be the perfect addition to a large group. Make sure to tell your "A-listers" to ask anyone they think would be interested. Your friends all have acquaintances who could become more if given the opportunity, and again your never know who might be a good match.
One of the great pleasures of starting my group was making introductions and seeing who would click. I couldn't wait to get Lara and Beatrice* together: Their sons are the same age and they live in the same suburb. They recently had a successful sleepover and the boys can't wait to hang out again.
Annoyed that no one seems willing to host the next gathering? Recall the complications of your own life and understand that the timing may simply not be right for others. Suggest an outing this time, and maybe someone will enthusiastically step up to organize it.
Can't seem to find more than two interested members? Put out the word that you are forming a group and want new people and continue meeting in the meantime – "If you build it, they will come."
