Anonymous wrote:I'm not going to touch the whole "cool mom" thing... but I will say you will probably have an easier time meeting a bigger crop of moms if/when you put your little ones in a preschool program - try to choose one with a 'walk-in' drop off rather than a curbside/teacher pickup style drop off - the walking in and waiting for the few minutes for pick-up outside class is a nice opportunity to socialize. You'll meet more parents so you're bound to meet some that you click with. Also with the weather improving soon and your babies getting bigger, just try to be a regular at your local or favorite playground. You'll start to see the same faces and observe the parenting styles. I did find it a challenge before preschool, though. I think the main thing is to stay out and about.
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OP, although it's in DC, you may consider checking out the Politics & Prose Bookstore cafe. They have free wi-fi. But watch our for sneering servers behind the counter.