Fathers, grandparents or other relatives may be involved on occasion if they are available but the child's mother is not. Children do not want to miss their biggest day of the week. If mom is unable to participate in the activities, plan B is set into motion. Members of the group take turns hosting social time in their homes. Mothers gather to chat, exchange recipes and share the details of the latest bargain they've encountered.
Children play, loving the opportunity to play in a new home with a new selection of toys.
The primary goal of most parents is to ensure the happiness of their children. Happy children are healthy, nurtured, well-fed and have an active life. A scheduled weekly or bi-weekly playgroup gives children a special day to look forward to. In a playgroup, children begin to learn social skills that are an important step in their development. Sharing is encouraged, compassion is learned and negotiation skills form from a task as simple as trading a truck for a choo-choo train.