… Although, we may have a Tot Shabbat and Friday night dinners every once in a while, we will also  get together for drop in playdates( some, may be around a Jewish Holiday, others will be purely for fun), park outings, family potlucks, apple picking, both Mom’s and Dad’s Nights Out, trips to local area attractions and more... We meet at our member’s homes, at local Jewish happenings as well as local parks, etc... We will have meetups at least a couple times a month, if not more.  We t …

Hello, I am the proud mother of a 4 year old boy who believes he is a girl. I understand this may be a permanent desire of his - it certainly does not appear to be a phase. He is having trouble adjusting at school as other children find his behavior odd. I am looking to start a group for similarly situated families who want an accepting social outlet for their children as well as personal support for themselves. 2011 update -  We are currently a group of a few moms/families trying to support our …

Looking to meet other Jewish families with young children in the area south of Boston? You've found us! Programs sponsored by the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston include Jewish holiday celebrations, parenting groups, parent and child classes, story times, mom's night out events, and weekly drop-in meet-ups held in various locations in and around the Canton, Sharon, Stoughton, Easton, Mansfield, Randolph, Avon, Foxboro, Walpole, Brockton, Dedham, Westwood etc. The group is not a relig …

Come meet-up and join our group of families raising/with young Jewish children, ages 0-5, in the Boston area (including Jamaica Plain, Back Bay and the South End). Opportunities include Jewish holiday celebrations, parenting groups, story times, Shabbat sing-alongs, and weekly drop-in meet-ups held in many locations in the Boston area and at Temple Israel of Boston. All of our programs for families raising/with young Jewish children are open to all – temple membership is not required. So whether …

Do you have a daughter under 2 years old? This group is for families with a little princess. My husband and I are new to the area and hope to meet other parents of little girls (our daughter is 14 months). We live in Natick and both work in Wellesley.

Are you a new or expecting parent in Metro West/Boston? The Parenting 101 - Metro West/Boston 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 Metro West/Boston are welcome!

Welcome! Not all families look alike, nor are they created in the same way...... We are a community of multicultural and/or multiracial families who endeavor to foster a supportive and culturally informed environment for diverse families with young children. This group will provide family members the opportunity to meet and interact with other families that embrace multiculturalism. We will have the opportunity to share our experiences and our cultures. We would like to promote diversit …

Our money?  Our child? .... Our decision! This meetup brings various people together to reclaim the right of parents to decide which school their child should attend. We awaken parents that it is their responsibility to guide their child's education  -- no other adult in the system understands their unique child better, or is more invested in their specific child's future.  This responsibility cannot be safely handed off to any other adult. We empower parents by educating them about the entire r …

After becoming a High school teacher and life coach I decided to start this group to help parents learn how to help their teenagers be successful in life. The purpose of the group is to discuss different strategies that I use in my class room that you can use at home. This group will also discuss how to improve communication with your teen, learn about the peer pressure they face daily and how you as parents are the most important link to their success. This group is for parents of preteens as w …

This group is to serve the unique (and non-unique) needs of GLBT parents to support one another through sharing stories, advice, and encouragement. Whether you are a parent, considering parenthood or in the process of becoming a parent, this group is for you. As a lesbian mother of an adopted special-needs teenager and step-mom to my partner's three kids, I'm aware of the need for conversation and support. As a Unitarian Universalist minister, I am hoping to facilitate gatherings that provide t …

Meet other parents that also have a high energy Northern breed DOG(s) who are balancing work, family & children who NEED quality playtime to maintain sanity in this modern life. This group is for single parents, married parents, stay at home parents, working parents, basically anyone looking to connect with other parents and have fun with both their kids and pups. Our hope is to create a close-knit community and lasting friendships. Colder and snowny weather is fast approaching and that means l …

The Jewish Birth Network aims to connect soon-to-be and new parents with resources, skills, and community to make good choices for their families in the realms of health care, parenting, and Jewish practice. We aim to serve a broad range of families of diverse educational background, denominational affiliation, sexual orientation, and gender identity, including families where one or both parents are Jewish and single parents.

For All Ages: Learn swordsmanship, fencing, Kendo, German Longsword and many other styles of sword arts at Guard Up! Family Swordsmanship in Burlington, MA. Sick of treadmills and aerobics? Burn calories, beat stress and have fun doing something active that is also intellectually stimulating (fencing is often referred to as "Physical Chess"). Weekly classes as well as monthly events open to the public. Birthday parties, corporate retreats and summer camps are also offered. Most necessary …

Want to bring music into your family's life? This group could be for you. If you are a mom, dad or caregiver for children from birth-7 then please join us. This is a group for those that are currently enrolled in a class with Kindermusik with Miss Leah to come together so we can create a community, as well as those that are not enrolled but are interested in bringing music into their family's lives. The calender will be full of wonderful music opportunities. Kindermusik classes incorporat …

… We offer a monthly calendar of child-friendly activities, a monthly newsletter to keep you informed of club happenings, playgroups, a Sunshine group to provide meals after the arrival of a new baby or during a family emergency, MOM'S Night Out events, a book club, community service projects, and social events. In addition, our chapter holds an official club-wide meeting once a month, but you don’t have to attend these monthly meetings to benefit from all the club has to offer! Most of all, the M …

Meet other local men and fathers to discuss fairness in family law and the equal treatment of men and fathers in family court, laws and society. Our objective is to promote and preserve active, caring and responsible fatherhood. Our mission statement -To Secure Equal Parenting Rights and Responsibilities for men and women by: -Raising awareness of the social problems and harm to children caused by fatherlessness. -Reversing government laws and policies that promote fatherlessnes …