You might be a hip mom if you: ...bake all your own bread ...think breast is best ....want or have a large family ...make your own jam, jelly, pickles, applesauce, etc. ...gave birth at home -- by CHOICE! (With a midwife, doula, or unassisted!) ...love wearing your baby in a sling ...grow your own food as much as possible, and buy the rest at farmer's markets or health food stores. ...cloth diaper ...co-sleeping ...can add 10 more things to this list that I didn't even think of! If a …

This group is for parents (or caregivers) who are experiencing an uphill struggle to obtain appropriate special education services for their children. It is an opportunity to share experiences and insights, to form alliances with other parents, and to explore creative new ways of advocating for our children. All are welcome to join, even if unable to attend a meetup. Don't let geographic distance deter you!

This is the PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) St. Paul/Minneapolis. Meetings are being held monthly at Mayflower Church in Minneapolis, MN.  PFLAG site. http://www.pflagtc.org PFLAG meeting announcements for the entire PFLAG St. Paul/Minneapolis area are added to the calender for this group also. RESOURCE FOR YOUTH: The Trevor Helpline for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth: http://thetrevorhelpline.org

Are you a family with kids in the Twin Cities area? (Minneapolis/St. Paul/Suburbs) We are a group that was made for you! Our group is a way for parents and their children to have opportunities for fun and new  friendships. Most events will be with children and some will be without children. We are open to parents of all ages with children of all ages. We have multiple events every week. We have a little something for everyone! & if we don't have what you are looking for let us know & we will add …

A group for play dates and family activities for families who want Judaism to be part of their lives.  I am combining this with an organic kosher buying club for those who want to help me figure out how to buy kosher, organic meat for less money.  At least if we several people, we can save on shipping.

The Twin Cities Holistic Families Movement, is a chance for those who are interested in natural health and holistic living to join a supportive environment when it comes to making decisions on raising families. We follow our instincts, listen to our hearts and advocate informed parenting choices. Attachment parenting, birth, breastfeeding, green living, alternative healing methods, organic foods, raw, vegetarian / vegan diets, co-sleeping, alternative schooling, earth friendly diapering, Elimin …

This group is for parents whose children are in a state of too much anxiety (fear where there's no real threat.) We will be here to support you and will hold events in the Twin Cities to bring great ways of dealing with anxiety ... ways you never heard of before now. Present Moment Parenting will be employed, with customized approaches to YOUR situation. Anyone whose child has anxiety is welcome to join. The need for support is real, and the help is just as real.

… My goal is to have this group provide something for every member of the family. -I'd like to have play and pray meetups for our kids, where healthy snacks will be provided. -I'd like to have monthly meetings where we can discuss topics on ways to better our health as well as our families. -And I'd also like to have events where we can have get togethers where we know healthy foods will be shared or in that healthy activities will be promoted. To be apart of this group you do not have to be an ex …

Are you a mom of a child whose diaper doesn’t smell like roses? You don’t whisper the nicest words when you step on another Lego block left on the floor. You get tired when your kids are sick. You do not buy name brand jeans just because they are in fashion. Are you a mom who treasures her kids more than anything but at the same times sometimes feel tired of being a mom? This group is to offer support moms who sometimes feel left alone. Moms who look for that old fashioned mom to mom friendship. …

Are you tired of mom's groups that only meet during working hours? Well, here's a group for you! We welcome all working moms of young toddlers/infants that would like to get together for comaraderie/support and share the joys and challenges of being a working mom. Events will vary from play dates on weekends to book club for moms only during the week nights to mom's night out or any other fun ideas! Most gatherings will be around the Plymouth area. 

Meet other local Stepmom's and Secondwives to share the challenges and rewards of step-parenting. In a relationship with someone with kids or in a second marriage with kids? Then this is the meetup for you! I know how much I would love to have more friends that are in the same boat... Let's get together and support each other. A friend shared this with me recently and it really comforted me, so I thought I would pass it onto you... God gave each person certain parents. Each child is meant to hav …

We are a Twin Cities group for everyone interested in fun, usually in a child friendly atmosphere, and we really do include aunts! We are family friendly, but anyone who might enjoy the activities we offer is welcome to join us. Some of our activities will be for adults only (we parents love our kids but do need our alone time too). Our events are often free or low cost. We cover many areas from museums to the great outdoors. We love the MN History Society locations, state park and 3 River activ …

Do you have a spouse, partner, parent, or friend who is younger than age 65 and has memory loss or has been diagnosed with MCI, Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder? Have you ever wished that you could connect with other caregivers in the same boat? Then this meetup is for you. Join us for friendship and conversation in a casual enviroment.

We are a group of Stay at Home Moms and Working Mothers from Minneapolis. Our members get together frequently and attend a wide variety of events at various locations. We offer several events each week, along with frequent Mom's Night Out events and weekend family events. Please visit our About Page for more detailed information about our group!

Would you like to connect with your child in a way that is as calming and meaningful  for you as it is fun and engaging for him or her? If you love one-on-one time with your toddler, and are also ready to get out and connect with other moms who share green parenting values, it’s time to check out Tot-Mama Yoga. Our meetup group is growing fast and was recently featured in the Star Tribune. Your toddler is growing and changin …

We are dedicated to bringing you valuable information and tools to help you in the care of your loved ones, from infants, young adults to seniors. Being a Family Caregiver can be an extremely rewarding yet challenging journey. This group is designed to help you build a support network so you don't have to "Go it Alone". This group is intended for anyone who is caring for a loved one of any age. Mothers, Fathers, Husbands, Wives, Sons, Daughters, Friends and Family.