If you log in today, there's a nice surprise waiting for you.
You can now post playdates on HiveMoms!
Any member can do this - you don't have to be part of a co-op. All you have to do is go to MyHive and click on the first button in the left column called "Host a Playdate".
Why this new feature, you might ask?
Well, some members are only interested in playdates. It may be that they are not yet ready for a babysitting co-op: they wish to wait till their children are older, or till they get to know the other moms better. This new feature will be a great way to break the ice. If it leads to more babysitting co-ops, that's great! Even if it doesn't, HiveMoms hopes this will help foster new mom friendships within your neighborhood.
Members who've already joined a babysitting co-op can also benefit from the new feature, as each co-op member can now host a playdate and post it to all her co-op members. A basic level of trust is needed before co-op members will actually trade babysitting favors, so regular playdates can help build that trust.
Hi, I'm Kareen, the HiveMama. I have 3 lovely cats, and I'm trying for a baby. It gets a bit lonely when family and old friends are far away. I wasn't sure how well I could cope with being a mom all by myself. That's why I created HiveMoms. I just know I'll need it for my own sanity. Read more