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what is it? |
| Tots and Tonic is an event to help new mothers meet other neighborhood moms and get into the mix again. It is distinct from a playgroup in that it's a social event for new MOMS, where babies are welcome. | |
| Tots 'n' Tonic is a great place to hear about local events, trade stories and information, make contacts, learn about mom-run businesses, all while trying a new restaurant. | |
history |
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| Tots and Tonic developed during the year after my son was born. I met a great group of new moms who all went to the same dog park with their dogs. We started meeting at each other houses for lunch. I found that I looked forward to the companionship of the women. We shared baby stories and information, but we also talked about our present or former jobs and other interests. | |
| The playgroups were an invaluable antidote to the isolation of having a newborn in the city, great for the babies, and an important affirmation of the individuals we were in addition to being moms. |  |
| With a minor baby boom going on and so many interesting moms facing the same difficulties of urban mom-hood, I thought this would be an experience that could be beneficial to moms throughout the city. | |
what's in the name |
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| The name Tots & Tonic comes from a San Francisco group that began with parents inviting each other over for drinks. Matt Gordon, a professional name maker, coined the term and is amused at the popularity the name has achieved on the East Coast. | |