Here is the perfect scenario - your best friend is pregnant at the same time as you and once your babies are born, you do everything together. That would be nice, but it doesn’t always work out that way. You aren't part of a "couple" anymore and you may find that you lost some of your friends in the settlement. Perhaps you've moved to a new location and need to start building you social network from scratch. In any case, it's not always easy to find a group of women with similar interests who live nearby. Here are some ideas for meeting other mothers to get you socializing and keep you laughing.

There are more than 10 million single mothers raising children in the United States alone. So where are all the other single moms?????

Mommy and Me playgroups – Log in to their website to get information regarding a class in your neighborhood. www.mommyandme.com

The Little Gym -Programs include movement, music, gymnastics, sports, exercise, games, listening and cooperation. Each child receives individual attention and progresses at their own pace in a non-threatening, warm and nurturing environment. www.thelittlegym.com

Gymboree Classes – Parents and caregivers participate with their child in a casual kick off your shoes environment, encouraging the child them to problem-solve, think creatively, gain self-esteem and grow to be an independent learner. Offers such classes as mommy and baby fitness, art, even a 12-week mulit-cultural journey called Global kids.www.gymboreeclasses.com

The MOMS club (Moms offering moms support) has 2,000+ chapters in the US alone and over 100,000 members. A support group specifically for stay at home mothers. Activities vary from one chapter to another, but most offer playgroups, park days, outings to the local zoo, aquariums, craft clubs for kids, book clubs for moms, community service projects. www.momsclub.com

Stroller Strides – Get fit with just you, your baby, a stroller and a group of other moms. Started by a mom 6 years ago, these fitness groups have grown with locations nationwide offering different level classes. Increase your resistance as you get stronger and your baby gets bigger. A great way to bond with other moms. www.strollerstrides.com

Local Libraries – You would be surprised at how much is offered for babies and up at libraries. Usually for the babies, there are once a week read alouds. Some offer Preschool clubs – meet monthly for a story and craft. Puppet shows, summer reading programs, holiday themed crafts. Mom’s can grab a bite to eat or a cup of coffee after.

Meet Up - Check out this networking website that encourages people with similar interests to meet up. In the single mom category, you can type in your zip code and find people locally. This is also a great place to find a specific group. i.e. single moms with tweens. If you can’t find what you are looking for then you can start a group of your own. www.meetup.com