Miami mom creates community to help adults make friends

The Mom Club brings together parents for small, intentional events focused on health, wellness, and conversation.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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A Miami mother, Sharon Feiereisen, has launched "The Mom Club," a community that brings together moms, dads, and families through small, in-person events focused on health, wellness, and conversation. After moving to South Florida and struggling to make new friends, Feiereisen created the group as a way to help others in similar situations build meaningful connections.

Why it matters

Research shows that having social connections is one of the most reliable predictors of a long, healthy, and satisfying life, but making friends as an adult can be difficult. The lack of social connection can have serious consequences, with about one in three adults in the U.S. reporting feeling lonely and nearly one in four saying they lack social or emotional support.

The details

Feiereisen launched The Mom Club as a way to create the community and connections she was missing after moving to South Florida. The group hosts meetups almost monthly, giving parents a chance to connect beyond school drop-offs and playdates. The events are intentionally kept small so people can come alone without feeling awkward. What started as a way for Feiereisen to meet people has turned into lasting friendships.

  • Feiereisen launched The Mom Club after moving to South Florida.
  • The group hosts meetups almost monthly.

The players

Sharon Feiereisen

A Miami mom who launched "The Mom Club" to help adults make friends after struggling to build a community herself when she moved to South Florida.

Shari Leid

A relationship expert who says strong friendships are essential and encourages people to be intentional about prioritizing their social life.

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What they’re saying

“Loneliness is an epidemic here in the U.S.”

— Shari Leid, Relationship expert (cbsnews.com)

“What we want in the end is relationships. That's what matters.”

— Shari Leid, Relationship expert (cbsnews.com)

“I moved alone with both of my kids and I had no mom friends, and it was very hard.”

— Sharon Feiereisen (cbsnews.com)

“These events are intentionally kept small so you can come here alone and it's not awkward. Everyone's looking for somebody to complain to and get it out.”

— Sharon Feiereisen (cbsnews.com)

“There are people who I've told the most insane things. And I can't even believe we've only known each other a year-and-a-half.”

— Sharon Feiereisen (cbsnews.com)

What’s next

The Mom Club plans to continue hosting regular meetups for parents in the Miami area to help build community and meaningful connections.

The takeaway

This story highlights the importance of prioritizing social connections as an adult and the positive impact that can come from taking intentional steps to build a community, even when it feels difficult. The Mom Club provides a model for how to create those opportunities for adults to make new friends.