This is a group for anyone wanting to gain support and improve their parenting skills. I am a parent, former elementary school teacher, certified Positive Discipline Coach and Marriage and Family Therapist Intern (#62478). I run an ongoing parenting support group sponsored by the Process Therapy Institute in Los Gatos. Anyone is allowed to participate, but it is geared towards people that take the 7-week Positive Discipline Class I offer. Next Class begins April 17th at 6:30 and meets every Tues …

Hey, nothing wrong with what our parents did - they raised us and we turned out all right. But we have to prepare our kids for a world our parents never dreamed of. And to do that, we're going to have to bone up on some advanced leadership skills, some 21st Century parenting tricks of the trade.

I'm a single parent & would like to create a friendly, supportive community for meeting other single parents and children.

Are you the parent of a young adult with high functioning Asperger's who is trying to maneuver his or her way through college. Do you find yourself having to do some of the maneuvering for them and feel clueless at times. Also, maybe they do not want to go to college, or want to take a break, or not know what they want to do. Lets us unite and try to figure this thing out in order to help our kids figure it out as well.

PARENT + ENTREPRENEUR + WORK-AT-HOME-PARENT (WAHP) = YOU!!!This group was formed to create camaraderie and long lasting professional and personal friendships amongst us home-based Parent Entrepreneurs.Being a parent is challenging; running a home-based business around your family exacerbates that challenge. We are the C.E.O's (where "E" is "Everything") of our work and home life, which are constantly melded together.We are a unique crowd. We are our own individual resource center. We are a blend …

Welcome to the Monterey Bay, CA Chapter of the Holistic Moms Network (HMN)! If you’re interested in natural family living, alternative health options and/or mindful parenting, we welcome you to our community! The Monterey Bay, CA Chapter of Holistic Moms Network, started in 2000, is a support, education and social network for parents interested in green living, alternative health care, and gentle, responsive parenting. We are a warm and inclusive group, and welcome you to join us wherever you ar …

The goal of this Meetup is a healthy and happy family.  Where the parents are relaxed and happy and the kids are happy and stress free.  In order to do this we come together most Sunday afternoons, to have some fun, release stress and learn ways to keep it that way. So we are happy and our kids thrive. Workshops are led by experts in their fields.  Parents can leave their kids in a structured environment for an hour or two while they get some R&R of their own. Kids topics: Art Writing Drama Game …

We are an Ambleside® community group that intentionally seeks to develop parents and educators, in both homeschool and classroom settings. We do this through regular study and professional development opportunities through Ambleside Schools International. We are open to any parent or active educator seeking to learn more about the Ambleside method and Charlotte Mason’s educational philosophy. Our overall mission is threefold: to share the joy of an Ambleside education, to grow and mature as educ …

Ours is a welcoming community of local families looking for play-dates and friendship. We are based in Marina and have most of our playdates here, but also welcome moms from the surrounding towns. We encourage members to add playdates to the calendar. We also offer a low-cost, totally optional toy lending library. I have predominately toddler toys available currently.

This playgroup is for nature lovers with children who want to meet and make friends with other families while camping, hiking and enjoying playdates. When you request to join, plan on being ACTIVE in the group by coming out at least once a month. I also encourage you to check out our members' profiles and reach out to members you think you have something in common with. Most events take place in natural areas surrounding San Jose. Meetups are frequently scheduled in San Jose, the Santa Cruz Moun …

This is a group for events and programs sponsored by the Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center of Silicon Valley. All participants, regardless of religious identity or affiliation, are welcome. We started this group as a way to help reach out to the larger community. Events will include family programs, lectures, outdoor programs like hikes and adventure programs, as well as upcoming classes from our wellness department and other fun gatherings.

Hi, I'm Jackie the owner of Stroller Strides of Santa Cruz and organizer of Plum Mom's Club. I have one Son Quinn who is 9 months old, who I adore!!  After I had Quinn I was amazed how much a person could get done with such little sleep!  However I didn't realize how much I needed the support of other moms.  We are all on the same team and can benefit so much from each other.  I also realized how important exercise is for us and our families.  So.... I hung up my school counseling career (for no …

Welcome to the Boys and Girls of the Bay! We a fabulous group of moms from the Bay Area. We just started this group in June 2010. Our focus is on our children having fun while socializing with other children as well as the mom's having fun too. Our group is geared towards (but not limited to) moms who have children born in 2009. There is a huge variety of events, something for everyone to enjoy. Along with play dates we have a place for everyone to chat, ask for advice and support one another. W …

Hello and Merry Meet We are a cross-tradition gathering of Pagan families with children. By cross tradition we mean Wicca (eclectic), Druid, Dianic, British Traditionalists, and are open to and looking for more varieties. We seek to share and learn from each other while providing support in a fun environment. We meet monthly to celebrate Esbats and Sabbats; to share food and music, crafts and dancing.  Welcome.

This group is for families living in the Santa Cruz Mountains, everything from Los Gatos to Santa Cruz. We get together for play dates, BBQs, holiday events, Mom's night out, dad's night out, support group-style gatherings, and family adventures! The purpose of this group is to foster new, lasting friendships and to bring our community closer together. There is strength in families sharing support, laughter, and creativity. I encourage members to bring their ideas to the table, host events, and …

Our group is a great resource for single parents in the Monterey Bay Area! The purpose is to get together as many single parents as possible. We need each other because parenting solo is not easy. Here in this group is our opportunity to help each other out, simply have fun or find someone who understands. We have newly single parents and long time single parents. The age range of our children are very young to grown and out on their own. Some of our events are parent only, some are for the enti …

This group is for anyone who has the responsibility of providing for the care of their parents or other family members. Topics will include: how to avoid elder fraud, how to maximize benefits from Social Security or Medicare, how to choose the correct nursing home, how to work with professional caregivers, how to recognize memory issues with our parents, and other topics you may wish to hear about.

This Meetup is for parents of children with special needs in the Silicon Valley 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 ... no matter what. At our Meetups, you will learn: -- How to Take Charge of Your Child’s Future and Build a Fortress of Protection Around Your Child that Will Last a Lifetime. -- The 10 Steps You Must Take to Plan for the Future Care of You …

The South Bay Playgroup is intended to foster friendships for our children, as well as ourselves. Most of the children are ages 0-5, but all ages of children are welcome.  We have playdates at parks, museums, in-home, the mall, the zoo, almost anywhere we can let the kids run around and burn off some energy! We have craft playdates, Mom's night out, Mom's night in, stroller walks and much, much more.  We love it when our friends come out to play, so participation is strongly encouraged!

Whether you're a recent arrival, lived here for years, have a British partner or just lived in the UK for a while join us for fun with the babies and toddlers. We love living in beautiful California but sometimes we miss familiar accents, fish and chips, afternoon tea and the rain (not really) so let's get together with our babies, toddlers and partners to explore the area, make new friends and play! Just a couple of basic rules: - you must have at least one child aged 5 or under to join - eith …

If there are any other parents living in San Jose looking to organize playdates for younger children (ages 2-12) with autism let's find a way to get together! Our children benefit so much from being involved in social activities with other children, but it is often difficult to find supportive and understanding environments for our children to play in. We can meet-up at parks, have play-dates in our homes, plan mini-trips on the weekend to various parks or trails etc. Many parents with children …

Welcome to the Salinas Parents Meetup Group! This group is for all parents who would like to arrange activities and/or playdates for the children in their lives. Come and join us for some fun.  This is a great way to meet other parents and start new friendships. Our Rules: Play nice, be nice. Please fill out your profile and add a clear picture of yourself. This is so we all know who we are meeting and can recognize each other when we arrive at a meetup. Attend at least 2 meetups per month. Pa …

We are so happy you are interested in joining! To see what we're up to, please see the page for the current month's "Events and Activities"! Being a parent can be an extremely rewarding experience, as well as a very challenging one. Although we usually revel in the every day joys of parenting, we can also feel isolated and frustrated. As parents, we also need adult social interaction while our children learn how to interact and play with others. We are often faced with questions and concerns ab …

Stroller Strides of Monterey County & PLUM Mom's Club _____________________________________________________________________________ Stroller Strides of Monterey County and LUNA Mom's Club is for moms who want to be healthy, happy role models for their children! As moms ourselves, we understand that life is about finding balance while nurturing our minds, spirits and bodies. The events posted on this meetup are meant to keep our moms informed of upcoming Play Groups, Mom's Night Outs, and special …

This is a group for moms of color in the Monterey County area who would like to have their kids be a part of a multi-cultural playgroup and as a bonus make friends with other moms. Monterey Bay has lots of activities that our kids can enjoy together from story time at the library, Dennis the Menace park, various festivals, holiday parties, and of course the beautiful Bay. So let's put an end to "I'm bored!" Together we will do any of the fun, free, or low-cost family oriented activities in the a …

Is your family new to Santa Cruz? Do you have a toddler? Do you like breakfast? Does your kid like to run around and play? Is you answered yes to all these questions, come join us. We like to go out for breakfast Saturday mornings to places like Silver Spur, Linda's, Harbor Cafe and Walnut Cafe. After breakfast we head to a nearby park or go down to the beach and let our kid run around and do the kid thing. -=-=-=-=--=- About Us We moved here about a year ago and are looking to make some friend …

This is a group for the working moms (and dads) who do it all! We will provide support and humor as we work through the challenges of working and/or studying while being the best parents that we can be. This is a group for conscious, positive parents who want to meet with like minded people who understand what it's like to juggle a career, a family and healthy activities to enjoy our beautiful area in the limited time that we have! We are the group who will understand your struggles to pump at w …

Wild Child Freeschool is an affordable nature-awareness program that seeks to build community through nature immersion, fun and learning. We started out in Silicon Valley offering weekday programs for homeschool families. We are now expanding our program to Santa Cruz families, and will be offering WEEKEND exploration days, and Permaculture learning days that are open to homeschoolers and schoolers alike! Founded on a cooperative model, the program is currently being built around input from pare …