Mindful Families Encouraging parents to be mindful within ourselves, our families, the North Shore community and the greater environment through:  - emotional support and encouragement -learning opportunities with emphasis on holistic health, natural parenting, and environmental consciousness - local resources to help put the lifestyle into action - community building and outreach opportunities Our calendar includes a wide range of events for all members of the family such as play groups, hikes, …

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.

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 …

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!

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 …

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 …

… And let's keep it free of parenting politics; we're all doing the best we can! We hope you'll join us in the fight against boredom!

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 …

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 …

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.

Hello everyone, I am hoping to put a group of moms and dads with teens together here in the Methuen area. My husband and I are hoping to find other parents at the same age range who might like to get together now and then. I know it's difficult to find the same interests with kids this age--I'm open to some ideas. Even if we get together as a group for an outing at the park, picinic, bbq and more. I believe we can make it if we put our minds to it. This group is open to parents with children …

… On occasion we will even have weekend events (especially family/Holiday activities). In addition to the many activities we have going, we also have a message board that members can use to get advice, support each other, or just chat and make each other laugh (especially on those really long, hard days). We have a diverse group of members and although most of the kids in the group are under 5, all are welcome! Please be aware that although everyone is welcome, it has been our experience that thos …

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 …

Seeking Like-Minded Parents  Interested In Participating Part-Time Together In Preschool, Kindergarten, First and Second Grade Homeschooling  Dear Parent, The myriad of reasons for wanting to homeschool our children continues to escalate. We are seeking other parents who also have homeschooling in mind or even those who aren’t certain yet which route they are going to take. So please read on and consider checking us out or joining us. Please be sure to sign up for our Synergy Hom …

This meetup is for moms who want to learn all about living naturally and the holistic approach to life. Home remedies, aromatherapy, massage and energy work, feeding your family, natural products, meditation and relaxation.