PEPS?

TofuMama7

Have any of you participated in PEPS (program for early parenting support)? What did you think of it? Is it more of a parenting class type thing or a place to meet people?

 I am transitioning from being a teacher to a SAHM, and am looking to meet other moms who SAH (all my friends work). I plan to go to one of the orientations but was just curious what other people thought of the program. TIA!

m&m823

I did.  It was great.  There's a leader for discussion, but it's a great place to air your concerns, successes, failures, etc.  After the "official" PEPs time ended (meaning, our leader was done), my group continued to meet for about a year.  Then I went back to work.  I believe many of the girls from my group (who are SAHM) still meet and/or do other mommy groups/classes together.  Totally worth it in my opinion!!

Kathzoo

Dedinitely a great way to meet people.  I almost wish I did the daytime group since I SAH now, but love the folks in our group and it's nice to get out and socialize with DH.  

Seattle_JiLLn

My group turned out to be a bust, but I would still recommend it to anyone.  It's social like a play group, but with a leader for some help making it through those early months which is nice.   I would ALSO do the Evergreen Parent Baby class.  I think they fill different needs and they are both extraordinary programs.

LifesPeachy

I'm signed up for it- I don't have a group yet (in Shoreline). I can't wait

LifesPeachy

kristintho:

Have any of you participated in PEPS (program for early parenting support)? What did you think of it? Is it more of a parenting class type thing or a place to meet people?

 I am transitioning from being a teacher to a SAHM, and am looking to meet other moms who SAH (all my friends work). I plan to go to one of the orientations but was just curious what other people thought of the program. TIA!

Where are you located? There are some other newborn baby things to go too. I was thinking of doing this next week because other bumpies recommend it:

https://www.evergreenhospital.org/landing.cfm?id=1681

and/or

https://www.shorenorthcooppreschool.wildapricot.org/

and/or

https://www.momsclubseattlenw.org/ (although I'd be in NE chapter)

Our babies are about the same age

 

mishquiche

I didn't do PEPS, but I also highly recommend Evergreen's parent-baby classes.

casmommy

My PEPS group was another group that fizzled when the majority of the moms went back to work. I did make a few good friends from the group, so it was worth it, but you should know going into it that some groups click more than others.

TofuMama7

Thanks for the additional links! I'm in Renton so they may be a little far, but they're giving me ideas of other places to look (like me own hospital... duh!) Your daughter is adorable BTW. 

TofuMama7

Thanks for all the input ladies! I will definitely go to the orientation and probably give it a try.

iHeartHimMore

I'm SO happy I did PEPS.  It was a great way to meet other people, close to home, with babies around the same age.  Our group has been over since the end of 2009 and a few of us still get together every week.  Plus we have holiday parties, group b-day parties and mom's night out with almost all of the original 12.  I know that not every group clicks as well as ours did, but I'd definitely say it's worth a shot.  Even if you make just a couple good connections you'll be glad you did it.

casmommy

Kristintho -  We have met a ton of nice people through the MOMS Club of Renton.

https://www.meetup.com/momsclubofrenton-org/