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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I truly feel so lucky for this community we have around us. We live in an apartment in the city. Near a lot of other buildings but a newer area and not many playgrounds or kids classes nearby yet.

We have found a group of kids and parents/nannies who stay home and every morning we meet up in a grassy field area and bring snacks for the kids and activities. This am we had paint and some canvas for the kids and someone else brought a water table , someone else brought tball set up and stomp rocket. Another family had chalk and bubbles and we also had a sensory bin of lentils and scoopers.

This all happened organically. And there are about 6-8 kids that come every single am and others trickle in and out as they pass by.

The kids are all around 2 and they know each other now and will go to other parents for snack or bubbles.

All we've ever wanted for our child is a strong sense of community and friendship. I just feel so lucky. Unfortunately I know we will end up moving to a suburb but I can't see how it can get better than this.

Later we are meeting at a building to grill and take the kids in the pool. We are planning to bring homemade colors for a holi celebration on Friday. And so many cultures and good coming together. I just love this and my heart is so full.

Go to the park. Bring a blanket and set up toys me talk to your neighbors. It is absolutely worth it. [/quote]

OP, in case it makes you feel any better: We lived in the city for years and loved our neighbors, but moved to the burbs when my kids were 4 and 2.

We now have a community out here that I am grateful for every day. I regularly tell my kids (now teens) how lucky they are to have friends whose families treat them like their own.

All this to say you’re right to appreciate it, and it can happen elsewhere if you both work at it a bit and get lucky![/quote]

We have an amazing suburban community. The neighborhood is great, but our street is next level. The kids spent years scootering, biking and playing outside while we supervised and socialized. We had organized happy hours while the kids played, block parties, holiday parties etc. My kids loved it. They are about to graduate but still spend time outside with the younger crop of kids because the street is so fun. So it is possible. The toddlers next door are legit celebrities - everyone loves them. We always tell people who are looking at houses on our street how great it is. [/quote]

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