The Los Angeles Times recently profiled high-powered entertainment industry women who, after having children in their late 30s and 40s, have started networking through their children’s play dates. In a piece entitled, “Hollywood’s Mommy Network,” the Times wrote:

“Got kids? Got scripts? There’s a growing mama mafia in town. Mommy & Me groups are birthing adult friendships that extend beyond quelling toddler tantrums and beget working relationships. It’s not unusual to hear about a production company chief financial officer and a producer taking a meeting at a kiddie park. And high-profile birthday parties have joined the ranks of red-carpet premieres and business dinners as a place to network.” (December 2008)