Parent Talk

Each week, our Parents Council of experts takes your questions, gives advice and shares solutions.

Moms, dads, grandparents and the diverse families who make up our community will have a new resource for questions about local neighborhood schools, the best pediatricians, 24-hour pharmacies and the thousands of other issues that arise while raising children.

This week’s question is:

How do parents keep their own friendships and relationships going (or even try to make new ones) while tending to the needs of their children and their busy schedules?

Judy Vincent:

I sent in this question because I have been meeting wonderful moms at various activities in which my daughter participates, and they are so busy with family and their existing friends that they don't seem to have the availability or time to make new friendships.

We’d love to hear from some more local parents. Any suggestions?