By Morgan Clark
Updated 12/18/2025
Do you remember how easy it seemed to make friends on the playground? Or at school? Even in college or at work, it doesn’t seem daunting to talk to the random coworker who heats up their leftovers at the same time you do every day. So why is it so hard to make friends as adults? And why is it even harder when you become a parent?
If you do have mom friends, lean in. Ask for coffee/play dates. Send them those funny memes, go on walks, to the park, etc. If you’re looking for more mom friends who are parenting, your friends might know someone, who knows another mom, and so on. You’ll be surprised who comes into your life through your existing friends. And don’t discount your non-parenting friends who want to show up for you in this new normal too!
Maybe you aren’t braving the outside world yet after having your baby, or you have a toddler who is at that stage where even the thought of packing up the car or stroller is daunting.
Social media and online groups are not all bad, and some online groups can be helpful when you want to have a safe space for venting or asking questions. Not every group is going to be your cup of tea, and that’s okay. Trying a few different groups or apps can help you figure out what kind of online support and community you are looking for. There are forums, facebook groups, blogs, etc. So what should you look for?
Maybe you just moved to a new city and you don’t have any family and friends nearby. Maybe you’re the first of your friends to start having kids, and you’d like to have more people around who are going through a similar transition. Finding community in your everyday life is important, and starting from scratch can feel overwhelming. You might have to put yourself out there a few times before you find the right fit.
When you start looking for a group, keep in mind:
To help you along, we rounded up a few places for you to start looking for community.
We at She Might understand how important community is, so we started an online anonymous community for women to share in their motherhood journeys. Our members share about their experiences, their struggles, offer support and insight to others. Join today to start connecting with other women navigating motherhood! Sign up HERE.
Peanut is the leading mom social media, available across apple and android devices. App features allow moms to connect one-on-one and in groups, both online and in-person.
What's better than going for a stroll around the neighborhood? Doing it with other moms in your city who are walking (pun very much intended) through the same season of life.
Jamie Easton started Mom Walk Collective after her craving for connection with other moms led to her post a viral TikTok, which led to the first Mom Walk Collective meetup! Now, moms are walking together all over the U.S. and finding friendship and community. Check out their website to find a walk near you and meet other moms in your city.
Single parenting brings its own challenges and having a solid network of support can be tricky to build. Amy Ford started Embrace Grace from the desire to see no single parent walk through their journey alone. Support groups are hosted at local churches across the U.S. and they have curriculum specifically for both pregnant and parenting single moms (and dads). For more information, or to find a group meeting near you, check out their website.
At She Might, our goal is to always provide content that spans a wide range of thoughts and opinions so that you can find what works best for you. Remember that you are the expert on yourself and what you’re looking for on your motherhood journey. Try a few of these suggestions and see what you discover. Your community is out there, waiting to be found by you!
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