Where to Find Other Parents To Be Friends

You know the saying, “It takes a village?” Well, we want to tweak that to “Build your village.” You can’t always choose your actual neighbors, but you can choose the people you let into your village of choice, who share your values and where you help each other raise your teens. Get involved in activities that reflect the good you want to put into the world. We promise that when you start volunteering, you’ll start meeting people with similar interests. Better yet, volunteer with your teen. You’ll both meet people and feel good, to boot.

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About Melissa Ford

Melissa Ford is the senior strategist at Women Online. As a writer, she covers a diverse range of topics including education, health, technology, and parenting. She is also the mother of amazing twin teens.

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