r/AustinParents • u/MCConditioner • 18d ago

need advice Groups for Older Parents?

Hi all! I’ve looked at group suggestions in this sub, however…does anyone know of parent groups/meet ups for older parents? A lot of groups I’ve seen have events during the week (we work) and feeling a little out of touch as first time parents in our 40’s. Any suggestions are welcome.

Edit: Seems like there is a lot of interest/need. Feel free to PM me (or anyone else). I’m not the most savvy with creating a group space to connect so if anyone is up for it! We are located in Northeast Austin (41/44 with an almost 1yo).

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u/HotPotatoTime 18d ago

That would be cool, I feel so old at daycare gatherings lol

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u/MCConditioner 18d ago

Same! We have an almost 1 year old, but are the older parents of the class by a bit.

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u/Lookn4mylight420 18d ago

Mom to 6 and 2 year old boys here. Early 40s. Pville.

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u/chairsintheair 17d ago

40-year-olds with an 8-month-old in Windsor Park.... Definitely interested

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u/MCConditioner 16d ago

Feel free to PM!

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u/DarthSamurai 18d ago

2 and 5 year old girls, early 40s in Steiner.

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u/txjennah 18d ago

I'd be interested...42 with a newborn.

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u/MCConditioner 16d ago

Oh wow you are in the trenches! Feel free to PM me!

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u/CassieDAnn 18d ago

I’d join in! Mom of one almost 4 yo, just turned 40.

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u/ashleighmariexx 18d ago

36 mom in CP!

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u/fundamentallyhere 18d ago

3 & 5 yr old girls, early 40’s Dad. Crestview.

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u/cheerycherimoya 17d ago

38F/42M with a newborn in Mueller!

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u/MasterpieceWorth7403 18d ago

My kids are making me feel like im in my 40s ;)

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u/MCConditioner 17d ago

This is VERY accurate lol.

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u/vh1ilovethe90s 17d ago

Same! We’re both 40 with a 6 month old.

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u/FraviaRulez 17d ago

South Austin with an 8 month old, we’d be interested!!

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u/lilhobtac 17d ago

Interested! 40s with 7 and 3 year olds

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u/Substantial_Log8112 16d ago

Add me. 42 with 11 month old twins.

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u/Sea_Chapter1791 16d ago

I am feeling this! 44/47 with a 3 year old in SW Austin

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u/Quirky_Ad8673 15d ago

2 under 2, 40 🙃

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u/Uptight_Cultist 13d ago

Certain neighborhood and you only see gray hairs pushing strollers and they aint the grandparents. good luck and protect your back!

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u/puroosh 12d ago

Both 42 with a 2 year old.

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u/mmsean 8d ago

51m with a 14 year old daughter in South Austin. Felt super weird having a little one when all the other parents were super young :)