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[quote=Anonymous]1) I would be friends with a SAHM with a nanny, but just be cognizant that not all SAHMs have that kind of help. I don’t just mean don’t mention your nanny constantly. Also understand that your new SAHM friend may have less bandwidth than you do because she can’t afford to hire childcare. So keep that in the back of your head as you navigate this.

2) Playgtounds, plus classes for your older kids (dance, music, gymnastics, swimming, etc.). Also get plugged into events for this age group in your area. My area has stuff like periodic concerts for kids at a local food hall, arts and crafts events at a local restaurant, etc. Your 4 yo is either in PK or starting K soon— get involved with that in some capacity as well. And do drop off and pick up (baby in carrier, leave 2 yo with nanny). That’s how you get to know the other parents, and babies are instant conversation starters!

3) Workout routine, periodic outings with my “old” friends (so not just my mom friends, but people who knew me in the before times), reading (books, the news), and some side projects. People joke about SAHMs and their side businesses because of MLMs (and just… people hate SAHMs sometimes) but having something you are working on that has nothing to do with your kids is great. Write a book, learn to tap dance, join a French Club, etc. or, yes, start a business if that’s something that interests you (though this is a lot of work, actually so I would not start there). The point is— set aside some time every week that is just about you and fill it with something meaningful to you. That isn’t your kids. Even if it’s only a few hours.

And no criticism here. I get it. Especially with 3 at those ages! Good luck.[/quote]

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