Are you a new or expecting parent in Toronto? The Parenting 101 - Toronto MeetUp Group is a forum for new and expecting parents for support, friendship and family fun! Meet-ups include sampler classes such as fitness classes, nutrition, photography, babywearing, baby sign language, group discussions, social outings and more! Meetup membership is FREE, and all parents-to-be and parents of babies, toddler and preschool children living in Toronto are welcome!

Welcome to the New OPFA - One Parent Family Association - Toronto Greetings: My name is Dennis Chadbourne. As the first registered member and President of the OPFA Toronto, my goal is to build a solid foundation for our chapter to build upon. Opening our first chapter in Toronto brings a huge commitment to assist the thousands of individuals that find themselves single again each year. Our goal in the next few months will be to build our chapter by finding our first 15 members, once we have achi …

Yes, it's true there are a lot of single parents out there! But where are they you ask?? We are here! Our group holds mainly low cost events in the GTA and Toronto. We get together with our kids to do fun things they enjoy with different activities for all ages. We also hold adult-only events without our kids as well (look out though we still like to talk about them a lot)! Our activities all depend on what our members want to do. People join this group for a variety of reasons, and many who are …

Studies show that when children learn and practice meditation, they begin to show a decrease in stress, anxiety, panic attacks, hyperactivity, and aggression. Not only are these “problem areas” addressed through mindfulness meditation techniques, but kids also show an increase in self-esteem, relaxation, memory, awareness, focus, creativity and a greater clarity in communication and decision-making. The purpose of this group is to create a safe and encouraging environment for both kids and pare …

Started by a group of parents who just liked to hang out with each other and their babies on Friday afternoons, the Little Portugal Neighbours Association (LPNA) hopes to bring more people together to share, learn and support one another in this vibrant, multicultural and intergenerational community. Together, we can ensure our community remains healthy and vibrant for future generations. The Association is made up of niche sub-groups that reflect the needs of the members like Family Get Togethe …

This group is for anyone interested in discovering "What is Montessori?" and how you can create home centres to promote your child's love of learning from age 0-6. Many people want to learn more about the child centred Montessori philosophy and Method and "Why it Montessori successful?" The great news is that anyone can apply many of the Montessori concepts at home to support the whole child. It is good to be aware of the developmental growth of a child from 0-6 emotionally, socially and academi …

We are a group of professional, educated and hard working mothers based in Richmond Hill and Vaughan and we strive to build a group to network for mothers to discuss issues that pertain to raising children, dealing with our careers, living our family lives, making friends and most importantly having fun. We will meet up weekly and set up play dates for our children, and arrange for mom-only events such ice cream days, brunches, group events for entertainment, educational and other activities (mo …

Welcome to Beverley House! We are a an urban intentional community that has been in operation since 2009. We share  resources, we co-parent, grow intimacy together, and overcome interpersonal conflict. We create a higher quality of life by pooling our resources, cooking, eating, and having fun together. We live in a more natural, multi-generational and sustainable environment - even in downtown Toronto! This Meetup is to Co-Create: 1. An environment for people who are interested in living in a c …

Welcome to the Yummy Mummies! This mommy & Baby group is for new and expecting moms and is linked with http://www.Lifewithababy.com Life With a Baby is a project of Healthy Start, Healthy Future, a not-for-profit organization whose goal is to provide ongoing practical and emotional peer-based support for new and expecting parents, and parents of children up to the age of six. We're a group of friendly, young moms, who like to get together and socialize. If you find you're at home looking to make …

CALLING ALL DOWNTOWN TORONTO MOMS AND DADS! We’re a group of neighbourhood moms and dads who get-together regularly for playdates and outings for our infants, toddlers and preschoolers.  If you are a family with young children, we’d love to meet you! We have great team of volunteer organizers and we aim to find activities that are low-cost and local!Some of our activities centre around our neighbourhood (Trinity-Bellwoods), but other outings take us across the city. Our events include neighbourh …

Power down for Earth Hour on Saturday March 23rd from 8:00pm to 9:30pm and party down at Hillcrest Mall's Earth Hour Block Party! Hosted by CityLine, and Richmond Hill's very own, Tracy Moore, the event is perfect for the entire family, featuring entertainment, activities along with food and refreshments. Visit www.hillcrestmall.ca for more information. See you there! 9350 Yonge Street. Richmond Hill, ON 905-883-1403.

We are a group of professional, educated and hard working mothers based in Aurora and Newmarket and we strive to build a group to network for mothers to discuss issues that pertain to raising children, dealing with our careers, living our family lives, making friends and most importantly having fun. We will meet up weekly and set up play dates for our children, and arrange for mom-only events such ice cream days, brunches, group events for entertainment, educational and other activities (movies, …

This group is a place for all parents in the east end of Toronto. You do not need to live out here, but if you spend most of your time here, join us! A place for moms & dads to talk about whatever they want and plan outings that they are interested in... so, give your idea's for outings and let's meetup!

Welcome to Junction Parents! PLEASE VISIT OUR COMMUNITY BLOG & GROUP CALENDAR The aim of this group is to provide a way for all types of parents and caregivers in the Junction neighbourhood to connect. Our group includes parents, grandparents and caregivers, married or single, straight or LGBTQ, of all backgrounds, no matter your children's ages or if you are about to become a parent for the first time. The Junction Parents meetup group has a variety of meetups such outdoor & indoor playdates, i …

A gathering place for West Toronto parents and their children from High Park, Bloor West Village, the Junction, Roncesvalle, and more! Participate in adult conversations, find advice, provide support, share experiences, make new friends and have FUN!! We host a wide range of activities including: playdates, walks, seminars, socials, and much more! Love our new logo? We do!! Thanks to Yanina for making this happen!

Get to know families who are also vegan, vegetarian or planning to make the big change in the Greater Toronto Area. Offer and receive support, organize play dates, potlucks, share recipes, talk about parenting, animal rights, homeschooling (regular school too!), and food, food, food!! Who attends the group meetings? Veg Kids and their Caregivers!!! Vegan, Vegetarian babies, toddlers, kids, and teens, their parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents and caregivers living or working …

This is a group for parents and parents-to-be who are concerned about the environment, and who would like to get together (bringing the kiddies) for green activities. I'm thinking we can meetup for community environment days, fun fund-raising activities (like the WWF's CN Tower Climb), nature walks in our city's parks, educational events, outdoor activities, and even just playdates with like-minded families.

This is a group for parents and family members who want to learn more about dyslexia and related learning disabilities. We provide informational speakers and networking for families as well as sessions that include children and teens. Past topics have included executive function strategies, social/emotional effects of having a learning disability, hands-on assistive technology demonstrations (iPad, text-to-speech software, smartpens, etc), tax and legal help, understanding IEPs and psycho-educat …

Being special is a gift, but sometimes parents of children with special needs need a little help themselves. Some downtime, adult time, play groups for their kids, a shoulder to lean, advice, sharing resources or learning from each others experiences. I started this group because as a parent of a child with special needs, I sometimes feel lost or isolated as I try to figure out what is best for my son and family and try to navigate the healthcare system, school system and life in general.

A monthly lecture and group discussion lead by Sean Meggeson, Counsellor and Leadership Coach. Each group meeting will focus on one topic or area of parenting teens and will be introduced by Sean, followed by question-answer and group discussion in which participants can share their experiences and discuss what has worked and hasn’t. Sean has worked with hundreds of “problem” teens and concerned parents over the last 15 years and is known for working magic in reaching them and guiding them in ma …

Hello! This group is for kids (and their parents!) who are 5-8 years old, and who love playing soccer! (Or just for those wanting to play for the first time:) The idea to create this group originally came about because of my son (7) who currently plays once a week, but who would love to play more often with kids his age! So I thought why not create a meetup group. While currently the group is geared to kids his age, but in time I might expand the age range. While I will start by creating events …

Meet other moms & dads to share tips and chat about health & fitness for the whole family! We meet regularly for fun fitness events and seminars. Families can be of all ages and styles - couples, families with children, empty nesters and even singles are welcome to join us! This group is led by a personal trainer & fellow parent to help create a community of fit moms & dads. Let's start a culture of fitness for ourselves and our little ones!

This group is for stay at home moms, with at least one child over the age of three. The group gets together several times a week, within the Danforth area of Toronto. Our meetups provide an opportunity to connect with other stay at home moms in the neighbourhood while providing a safe and fun environment for our children to play.

Moms, dads, siblings, grandparents are all welcome to come learn and practise gentle massage techniques on their babies. Facilitated by Petrina Fava, Registered Nurse and Certified Infant Massage Teacher. Baby massage has many wonderful benefits for both infant and caregiver! These include relief from common discomforts such as colic, constipation and gas, improved bonding and attachment,enhanced breastfeeding, regulated sleep patterns and so much more! Would you like to experience the connectio …

Welcome to the New Toronto Moms & Moms-To-Be (www.newtorontomoms.com) - a forum for new and expecting Toronto moms to make friends, get out, exchange information, recommendations and chat about being a new mom in the heart of the city. With lots of events in various locations, our group hopes to provide a bit of fun and support to Toronto moms and moms-to-be to make the transition to motherhood a bit more enjoyable. You must maintain an active membership (an active membership is someone that vis …

Mommy Connections was created to connect new moms in their communities. It’s a modernized Post-natal Program and New Moms Social Network that begins with eight weekly sessions featuring expert presenters. Each session is designed to enlighten and inform new moms – as well as provide an opportunity to socialize with their babies. Each registrant will also receive a swag bag full of samples and discounts from local businesses. Topics include: fitness, nutrition, safety, infant communication and m …

Welcome to the Separation & Divorce Self Help Group Toronto and York Region The Separation & Divorce Self-Help Group is focussed on helping and supporting individuals who are going through separation and divorce. The group can help people to move through the labyrinth of pragmatic and emotional issues associated with divorce. Generally there is a meeting every two weeks. Other seminars, workshops and discussions may be held periodically. The group is intended to provide a safe and supportive …

Expectant moms, new moms, moms with young children and of course dads are all welcome! With the continued growth of Harbourfront, our neighbourhood has become an exciting, family friendly area with endless activities to experience and explore. Join us for: - waterfront and neighbourhood strolls - local festivities - social get togethers - a variety of activities (picnics, playdates, centerville), ... - the opportunity to meet fellow parents and children - the opportunity to discuss parenting joy …