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Anything to do in Dublin for mothers and Toddlers?

  • 27-07-2010 12:49pm
    #1
    MissFee
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    Im 23 and live on the south side of dublin, i have a 2 year old son and i look after him full time. thing is, there is never anything to do, i dont have any female friends which means there are no other kids for my son to play with and its really getting me down.. everyday is the same, we go to the local park on our own, feed the ducks, come home, and even my son is bored with that at this stage... i would love if there was something we could do that we both benefit from he could do with some friends and i know i really need similar girls to myself in my life, im lonely and i dont want it to rub off on my son... any suggestions?
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  • #2
    Bill2673
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    MissFee wrote: »
    Im 23 and live on the south side of dublin, i have a 2 year old son and i look after him full time. thing is, there is never anything to do, i dont have any female friends which means there are no other kids for my son to play with and its really getting me down.. everyday is the same, we go to the local park on our own, feed the ducks, come home, and even my son is bored with that at this stage... i would love if there was something we could do that we both benefit from he could do with some friends and i know i really need similar girls to myself in my life, im lonely and i dont want it to rub off on my son... any suggestions?

    I live in the northside but close to the city centre.

    There are two play groups I go to, they are both very good.

    There is one on in Stoneybatter, at the Family Parish Centre. I believe its on Monday, Wed, Friday, btn 10.30 and 12.00. Its basically a basketball court that they fill with toys. there is tea for the parents/minders, about 20 kids there between the ages of about 6 months and three. You can can let your child run around while you have a chat with other parents. I recommend trying it, its worth a twenty minute drive. I know some parents come from Malahide for it; thats about the same distance as Dun Laoghaire or Tallaght at least. (ps v nice cafe across the road for coffee and muffin after - Java Bay). If you become a regular you can get to know the other parents/kids quite well.

    There is also one in my local library, thats on the Navan road, on a Thursday, but not for summer.

    In addition, at the Ark Children's Cultural Centre in Temple Bar, Eustace St, I am told there is a toddlers drawing class on Wed morning from 10.30 to 11.30. I haven't been, but I plan to try it. Presumably can socialise a bit at this also.


  • #3
    Nevyn
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    Find out what is going on in the libraries local to you, most tend to have kids activies on.
    and there is also http://www.meetup.com/Dublin-Parents/


  • #4
    SerialComplaint
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    If you can be a bit more specific about your location, I'm sure that others will be able help with lots of suggestions.


  • #5
    Seesee
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    You could think about getting in touch with your local branch of Cuidiú which is a parenting support group. They run mother and toddler groups and organise mums only activities sometimes in the evenings. I'm a member on the northside of Dublin since my 8 year old was born and my children and I have made friends through the group. You can check out their web-site http://www.cuidiu-ict.ie Branches to find your local branch.


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