It only takes a minute to invite a neighbor to a playgroup

Published March 27, 2008
By Joyce Atlee
Family Advocacy Outreach Manager

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE -- Isolation and loneliness can be factors in child abuse. Stay-at-home mothers can be vulnerable to both, especially after arriving at a new base, leaving friends far behind. It's easy to be a good wingman--just walk up, knock on the door and ask her to come with you to the playgroups at the Youth Center on Fridays.
   Toddler Time is for parents with children under age-3 and meets from 9 to 10 a.m.
   Baby and Me is for parents with infants up to 12 months and meets from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Fathers are welcome too.
   Call Family Advocacy to sign up at 734-4390. Chances are, if you reach out to someone else, you'll end up making a new friend yourself!