Just because you have a baby doesnt mean you want to stay home all the time! This group welcomes parents in the Del Ray (and surrounding) neighborhoods who are looking to meet other parents with young children. Ideal for people with children ages 1-4. We will plan dinners outdoors and at family friendly (but not lame!) restaurants, park and picnic playdates, museums, ice cream nights as well as some wine nights :) These meetups are for the whole family, dads always welcome.

This group was started by two therapists/coaches, Ginny Inglese and Rachel Bailey, who are also parents. In our professional lives, we have over 30 years of combined experience working with hundreds of parents (and non-parents!). Every day we help parents, adolescents, couples, and families deal with issues such as low self-esteem, eating disorders, bullying, academic difficulties, and other stressful situations. Throughout this process, many parents have recognized that in order to help their e …

This group is for families with advanced learner (gifted) children who live or attend school in Loudoun County, Virginia. The mission of the group is to support the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers by educating parents on how best to address the special needs of their children. We will bring in guest speakers, educators and parents for lectures, workshops and support groups.

This is a group for parents who are attempting to raise their kids in a socially and environmentally mindful way. Perhaps you're a former volunteer or graduate of a Jesuit Institution or someone with a great concern for the environment. Let's get together to socialize and support each other. We can share our ideas in formal and informal ways. The Washington D.C. area has tons of resources and activities for families that we can enjoy together.

This group is for families from DC, MD, VA area, striving to build peacemaking, nonviolent conflict resolution, empathy building and compassionate expression skills for and with our children. You have probably learned from many teachers and approaches and your main intention is to raise children to be peacemakers in the world and starting with ourselves at home. We organize playdates, 'moms and dads cafés', social gathering, classes and workshops that draw on the work of Marshall Rosenberg, PhD. …

This is a group for fathers and/or mothers (single, married, divorced) in Howard County and the surrounding area who want to do group activities ("playdates")with their children and build build a support network with other local fathers and mothers. Although this is intended to be a way to get both parents and children together for adventures and activities in the local area, at times we may try to schedule activities for just the parents for the small taste of the single life.

I am a working mom of a 15-month-old daughter who lives in Loudoun County and wants to meet other moms (and dads) who understand what it is like to juggle parenting and all of the other demands of daily living in this area. I've looked for other meetups like this one, but most of the meetings are during the week during the day. This meetup group will be for parents who want to get together (for playdates, parents events, family outings) on weekends -- and maybe for some dessert/chat on weeknight …

Meet nearby Boardgame Players! Come to a Boardgames Meetup to play old favorites with new friends. All players aged 0 to 100 are invited! This group is specifically dedicated to parents and their children. There are many games suitable for children. Sometimes we will all play together, and sometimes children will play independently while the adults play something more complex.

SPARK is a group of people committed to the well being of the single-parent family. Membership is open to all single parents with children under age eighteen. Most of our members are in Montgomery County, however, we serve the entire greater Washington, DC area with members throughout Maryland, Virginia, and DC. We are building a community where single parents can share the knowledge and provide the mutual support needed to experience a rewarding life for ourselves while raising our children to …

CFI–DC Secular Family Network is a casual discussion group for parents who would like to explore how to raise children outside of religious institutions. Children have the opportunity to get acquainted, play, and socialize while their moms/dads get together for good conversation and support. These events are organized by the Center for Inquiry–DC. http://www.centerforinquiry.net/dc All events are crosslisted with our main web page, Convio, Facebook, and other sites, so RSVPs on this site const …

In a world divided and dominated by religious lunacy secular parenting can be a lonely endeavor. Basically, this meetup group offers friendship and support to atheist and agnostic parents.  We look forward to chatting with you at future meetings. Thank you. Chad

A group for parents, who have kids with asthma and food allergies. A place where we can exchange ideas, as well as get our children to meet others like them. It can be hard sometimes with asthma and food allergies. I want our kids to know that it is ok and that there are ways to work around them. I also want it to be a place where parents can meet others in the same situations and learn from each other.

If you are seeking information, encouragement and support in coping and living more effectively in relationship to a loved one’s addiction and/or recovery from addiction, this group is for You! The SMART Recovery approach in a non-12-step recovery support program emphasizing “empowerment” and “the power of choice”. As a family member or friend of someone with an addiction, we have the power of choice, too. We are not all-powerful, but we are also far from powerless. We have the power to make our …

Explore Columbia inspires and motivates people of all ages to explore the Columbia paths and Howard County trails by bike and on foot. We are two social recreational clubs: a biking club for families and a walking club for adults. Anyone who enjoys the outdoors and would like to explore the extensive network of paths within our community is welcome to join us. We are a diverse group for all paces and ability levels.    All walks and bike rides are guided. Our emphasis is on fun, camaraderie and …

This is a group for any parent or caretaker looking for childcare and/or babysitting services in the Northern Virginia area. Using the co-op childcare model, pre-screened members can enjoy free or dramatically reduced childcare expenses. Parents should not have to sacrifice date night, or worry about the unexpected call-in to work, at the expense of quality childcare.  It is our hope that we will not only receive a helping hand every once in a while, but make new friends! Warning! Please, do no …

This group is for any mom that wants to connect with people going through what you're going through--being a mom-- and have fun doing it!  Anyone with kids (generally infant - age 4) is welcome!  Most members have young children under the age of 4.  Katie Verbano is a SAHM with a 3.5 year old son and one on the way, due in April 2013. Our leadership team will also be Darleen, who works part time and has a son named Henry and Gabriella, SAHM with a son named Damien both little babies! Our goal is …

We hope to be a group of open-minded families who want to impart to our kids a sense of spirituality, moral education and open-mindedness regarding the "bigger questions" in life, outside the context of organized religion. Most likely, this group will be comprised of kids ages 4-10, who come from multi-ethnic / multi-religious backgrounds, that are not currently members of a church community. We welcome thoughts and participation from all parents to help shape the content of our monthly or bi-mo …

POCWSN = Parents of children with special needs I know many parents that are in need of support, even if it's just a shoulder to cry on. As a mom of a child with ASD and ADHD, I know the frustrations that arise on a daily basis. My goal is to find ways to support one another. I would like to establish play dates, coffee breaks, Parents night out and whatever any one else feels they need. I am not a doctor or therapist.  I am just a mom looking for support and advice from other parents.

Cocoa of Montgomery County (MoCo) is a group of inclusive Black homeschool families in Montgomery County, MD. Our members enjoy substantially discounted training, supplemental classes for children, weekly social events and support meetings, and much more! Our high energy group is progressive and fun! We advocate life-long learning and independent wealth-building for families. Mostly, we support accelerated learning and critical thinking, and demand high quality education for our children. We are …

A place for new parents in their mid 20’s-mid 30’s living in Northern Virginia to find friendship, support and most importantly, to have a lot of fun! Yes, there is finally a group for both moms and dads to socialize together! We host a variety of activities including gatherings for the whole family, opportunities for our babies to socialize, and activities to allow mom or dad to get out for a night. We look forward to meeting you!

This group is for stay at home parents in Herndon and the surrounding areas. We are a busy group with several activities during the week for your little ones, weekend activities for your family and nights out every once in a while, just for you! We have a full calendar but you are not expected to attend every event. Just come to at least two meetups a month to be considered "active". This is a place to make new friends for both your children and yourself, to get advice and support and to have so …

Welcome to Super-Fun-Moms! We're an outgoing, active, down to earth, creative bunch of women, and we wanna have some fun with our kids! Our group is a valuable resource of just what there is to do in the DC, MD and VA area! You'll find all sorts of parks and playgrounds listed that you probably did not even know existed! You'll take museum trips, participate in fun activities, and best of all, you'll have an outlet where you can make friends & have an adult conversation throughout your day! B …

Are You a parent of kids in 1st, 2nd , 3rd grade who would like to have their kids involved in more social activity and make new friends ... ? We are living in an internet age where free social interaction between kids are limited to few minutes of recess in schools.  what we end up are kids glued to either their angry birds and other video games on iPad and TV.. With everyone tied up with jobs and other daily chores we have limited time to arrange a play date or catch up with other kids. As the …

What others are saying ... "I learned so much from all the speakers. I feel better about my situation knowing that I am not alone." "I recommend the program as a beneficial starting point to educate yourself about all the categories of change [that you will be facing]." More information and to register:  www.EverChangingRiver.com. Workshops:  Northern Virginia (Ashburn) and Montgomery County (Rockville), MD A basic Divorce 101 workshop for when the flow of your personal river might be taking you …

This group is for Mom's (and with plenty of activites with Dad's too!) who have had babies or are going to have a baby in 2013. The goal is to bring together babies and parents of the same age to start playgroups, help each other as we go through the various stages, and to meet new friends!!! Most activities will be in the Northern VA area (Ashburn, Leesburg, Sterling, Great Falls, Potomac, etc) but it is always great to make trips as our little ones grow! Working mom's and stay at home mom's ar …

We are a fun bunch of Rockville Mamas. Rockville Mama is a group that includes moms who live in and near the Rockville area. We provide mom-to-mom support through playdates, age-based playgroups, monthly mixers, monthly coffee mornings, Mom’s Night Outs, family/weekend outings and community service projects. Rockville Mama is for ALL mothers, including those who stay at home with their children, work part-time (from home or away from home), and work full-time (from home or away from home). Our …

No one understands the joys and challenges of motherhood like another mother. We invite you to join our warm and welcoming group where moms with children get together to share daily adventures, frustrations and discoveries. We are a group of Stay-At-Home moms of all ages from Loudoun County or close to its border. This group is dedicated to providing fun activities for you and your children, mom's night out to have adult conversation, play dates for the little ones, message boards for sharing …

Would you like to expand your toddler's social network? Are you looking for play dates for your toddler? Would you like to meet other Dads and Moms? This group will organize informal events where children and parents can enjoy socializing together.