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We did a ballet class, but didn't really get close to other parents.

We also had good luck with daycare and preschool. Also, block parties and playgrounds!

The only time this has happened to be so far is through my DD's girl scout troop. We have mom's night out without the girls every so often. Aside from that and day care/school, I haven't made any close friends through organized activity like ballet, swim, or gymnastics. I think it does get much easier as they get older, though. The extra-curriculars demand more time. I've noticed that parents of kids on swim team are very friendly with each other around here.

@mediagirl: When we last visited the suburbs of LA (where Bee's parents live), Bee took the kids on a regular walk around the neighborhood... and spotted another mom of kids! They just waved back and forth at first but after seeing her a few times, the mom invited Bee and the kids in for a playdate!!

The city is different, but I had a lot of luck meeting parents when I did the same thing every day at the same time... we'd run into each other over and over, and eventually say hello. (Ok, they'd say hello to me - I am not good at saying the first hello.)

I meet more mom friends at school/camp because there's the possibility of seeing them at drop off and pick up every day. As they get older, you can just drop them off for activities, too, so I might not see anyone since I will go run an errand during that time.

@mrbee: I remember you saying this about doing the same thing at the same times... we just moved two days ago but I am hoping to get into a routine so we can get out in the neighborhood and meet other moms/kids on the morning playground beat!

I have already met other moms and set up playdates via Facebook groups in my area. Maybe try that? We are going to do classes too but I think sometimes the structure of classes/activities means parents are more likely to focus on their kid and not as much on chatting with other parents. Just a guess.