Moms & Dads who work real jobs (Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm) but still want their kids to have the opportunities for play dates and also to meet other parents. I think that socialization is important for our children, and for us, and although some of our kids get that at daycare/preschool, we don't get to participate. Meet nearby Parents, come to a local Meetup for friendship, reassurance, parenting, stories and fun. This is intended to be a family group, so it is open to moms, dads, married pare …

This group is designed to bring together like-minded parents who want to raise their children in the most natural way possible. Possible group topics include speakers available for information on midwifery/doula support, breast-feeding, co-sleeping, attachment parenting, vaccine safety, among others. Quarterly discussions on various articles from Pathways to Family Wellness, a great resource for natural parenting will occur as well. You can find subscription information here: http://pathwaystofa …

This group is intended for all Parents, Youth Facilitiators in Long Beach/Lakewood and North OC areas. All are welcome to join and share ideas, AND our intention as a group is to be a network of individuals interested in mindfulness (not necessarily meditation or spirituality), and a heart-centered approach to youth and families.

Learn skills to successfully co parent with your ex spouse to reduce conflict for your children.

A supportive like-minded community of parents doing our best to practice unconditional parenting, NVC or NVP. If you are looking for mutual support and friendship then we are the group for you! We welcome all parents whether you are new to unconditional parenting or have been practicing for years. In general we are a playgroup/social group but we will occasionally post workshops/classes and other learning activities that our members might be interested in. Our events range from music classe …

A group for parents and kids to share their skills, hobbies, and knowledge with the rest of the group.

The idea for this meetup group came about during a recent API (Attachment Parenting International of Orange County) meeting. This is a meetup group that embraces attached parenting and natural parenting. All are welcome. "The essence of Attachment Parenting is about forming and nurturing strong connections between parents and their children. Attachment Parenting challenges us as parents to treat our children with kindness, respect and dignity, and to model in our interactions with them the way w …

This meetup is for parents in the Huntington Beach area who want the straight scoop on the legal planning they should have in place to make sure their kids and money are taken care of by the people they want in the way they want... not matter what. Plus your kids can enjoy My Gym a great fun evening for them. No need to get a Babysitter!! Let me know the ages of your little ones and how many will be coming!!

The Manhattan Beach Friends of Ricki Parenting group offers parents a chance to meet face-to-face and be part of a community that focuses on building better kids, better lives, and having fun! The group will meet about topics important to parents, host kid-friendly activities and even get out on the town from time-to-time. The Ricki Lake show will provide advice from experts and give communities an opportunity to share with the show. We encourage all parents to join! All parenting groups …

I'm a Mom of a three year old & a 3 month old and I also run my own company teaching kids sports & karate classes, Pintsize Fitness & Sports. I've been encouraging children to love being active for over 15 years and now I want to get my own child(ren) involved, as well as have an opportunity to socialize and meet new friends. This will be a FREE, very informal weekly sports class for parents and kids age 2 to age 5, day & time TBA. Each week we'll play either soccer, tee ball, basketball or hock …

Parents Without Partners is a non-profit organization for single parents and grandparents who want to participate in activities with their minor children or grandchildren, socialize with other singles with mutual interests and discuss topics of mutual interest. You should join this meetup to be informed about open meetings sponsored by PWP and be informed about orientations for perspective members.

Not only do our ancestors affect us through our DNA, but also through the events and traumas that happened to them. These events had effects that keep showing up generation after generation. Our emotional, mental, and physical problems—not to mention relationship issues—may not be ours at all. They may be these effects echoing through the family system. Family constellations give the solutions to these effects. They reveal the past wrongs, suffering, and entanglements in our families and thei …

This group is for multiracial, multiethnic, transracially-adopted, mixed families! All parents need a good support network; join other interracial families who are going through the same parenting adventures as you. Plus, your kids can develop friendships with other biracial/multiracial/adopted kids. This group is affiliated with Multiracial Americans of Southern California (MASC), which is a nonprofit organization that has been serving the mixed race community for over 20 years. Visit www.mas …

… Age Range: 9 years to 21 years (as long as they live with a parent)   All of our events are family oriented, and truly kid-friendly (meaning no alcohol, smoking, drugs or cursing will be tolerated)   ~~~ ABOUT ME: Hi, I'm Jerome, single dad with 3 older children.  I have worked many years with children - Camp Alandale, Hillview Acres Childrens Home, volunteer several hours with Orangewood, Olive Crest and my daughters school.  I've also served in the a couple of churches childrens ministry a …

… All of our events are family oriented, and truly kid-friendly (meaning no alcohol, smoking, drugs or cursing will be tolerated) I'm very dedicated about getting todays child to enjoy outdoor activities and socializing with their peers in a healthy environment.   ***I will start adding meetup events as the groups grows and members. Local Cities close to Downey and surrounding.

… Some of the topics we are working on include, finding my role and setting new goals, stress management, money management, time management, professional image, spiritual growth, shared parenting, self-esteem, rearing kids alone, relating to ex spouse, time away from kids, extra finances, managing anger, learning to forgive, learning to trust, dating/dating again and blending families. Time: 8:30 am-10:30am Place: 1BL Hospitality Center First Baptist Church of Lakewood …