Where to meet other mom friends and parents in Ottawa

As a parent, it's essential to build connections with those who can relate and empathize with your experience. Building a parent community provides the opportunity to connect, share knowledge, seek advice, and form lasting friendships. Whether it's sleepless nights, potty training challenges, or the ups and downs of raising small humans, there is always going to be the chance to offer and share valuable insights. 

We've heard of the many apps and tools to help seek the "Place" to meet your next unicorn mom friend, but is it really rocket science? Apparently yes.

It will take a good amount of effort to start building friendships while keeping consistent with the kids schedules. Is it impossible? Absolutely not! 

It's important to acknowledge that the timeline for finding parent friends varies for everyone. Some new mothers might find their tribe relatively quickly, while others may take more time. So, how long it takes depends on several factors, including your personality, your location, and your efforts to reach out.

Online platforms and social media groups provide a convenient pathway to help you connect with other parents. 

These are some of the apps and social media groups for parents in the Ottawa area:

- Facebook -

• Mom squad groups
• Orleans trees & tots
• BOLD Moms of Ottawa
• Ottawa Moms Group (OMG)
• Ottawa Mom Village, (year of baby)

- APPS & In person -

• Peanut app
• EarlyOn programs
• Ottawa public library programs
• Friends and Family connections
• Mom Life
• Your local community association group

Do you know other resources in Ottawa and surrounding area? If so, please share with us in the comments below!