Single Parents Of Raleigh Durham "Support Group", is a new group that I have developed out of a horrible situation I found myself in. Recently driving myself to and being in the Emergency Room alone 3X, made me realize that some things about being a single parent; without extended family or friends is really hard. 1. The staff asked me after heavy medications and a procedure if I had a ride home. I did not!!!! and no one to call!!!!. I had to wait till the morphine wore off, then drive myself to …

Welcome! International High School Exchange is a great way to learn about other cultures. This group provides you with the opportunity to hear from current exchange students and host families and to receive more information about hosting an exchange student.We are looking for volunteers who are interested in hosting an exchange student.  Our students are between 16-18 years old, come from a variety of countries around the world and are interested in many different activities including: skiing, b …

Being the full-time care giver for our children presents unique challenges. Full-time parenting groups in our area are mostly, if not exclusively, moms. We need a group where dads aren't the minority. This group gives an opportunity to share and talk about the unique challenges of being a dad. Kids of all ages are welcome. We hold weekly playgroups, primarily Tuesday morning and Thursday afternoon. as more members join and interest grows, we'll add additional playgroups at other times throughout …

IF YOU ANSWER YES TO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING, THEN THIS GROUP IS FOR YOU! Is your preschool-aged child at home most days and you wish for more academic and social instruction? Does your part-time preschooler attend daycare or school and you want them to experience more? Do you wish there was a more convienent location that provided awesome quality time with your children? Your Home??? Would you like for your preschooler to interact, learn and have fun with other kids? Would your preschooler enjoy c …

We moved our family of three to Cary from the Finger Lakes Region of NY in May 2012. We are gentle, attached, semi-crunchy parents to our amazing and active two year old daughter. After attending a few other mommy and me group meetups, I realized they were not a great fit.  We parent by instinct, practice co-sleeping, full term breastfeed, baby wear, avoid toxic products and plastic and eat a mostly whole, organic (when possible) unprocessed diet which are not mainstream and apparently these thi …

Meet other local LGBT parents and wannabe parents and their families and allies. Discuss important topics, such as coming out to your children, handling your child's peer concerns, separation and/or divorce, school activism, playgroups, issues encountered in mostly straight neighborhoods, bridging the gap for kids, etc. Get together for regular social, fun, and informational events and activities. This group can be whatever we make it. Feel free to offer input and schedule events. Let's make thi …

This is a group for married couples in their 20's or 30's who have relocated here with kids 3yr or younger that are looking to meet other parents in the Triangle to do things with and possibly build long lasting friendships. I started this group because my husband and I are new to this area and we are looking to meet other couples with young children who are in a similar situation as us. We are hoping to have family outings, mom and dad dinner nights, play groups, ect. Look forward to meeting ev …

We are arranging this group for parents to find support through one another and to help link them to services that could be beneficial to their child.  Whether your child has a specific diagnosis (autism, Down syndrome, ADD/AHDH), has developmental or cognitive delays or you just have general concerns, this group could be for you.  We are a team of pediatric occupational therapists dedicated to children and their families.  Our goal is to provide a forum for parents to interact with and learn fr …

Interested in meeting other Catholic parents? Ever felt like the odd one out in secular and Protestant playgroups? Look no further! This is a group for Catholic moms and dads of kids of all ages, in Wake County and surrounding areas. Our activities will include picnics and grill outs in the park, playdates, Children's movie nights, Moms' nights, Dad's nights, visits to Marbles' Kids Museum, meeting up for Masses, and any other event where parents and their families can get together to enjoy each …

We all need support and guidance as we face the joys and sorrows of everyday life. From childhood through our older years, we encounter new challenges. Our community and/or family may be unable to offer us the emotional support, know-how and/or life skills to help us regain our balance. I started this meet-up to encourage people (individuals, couples,families) to reach out as human beings who are facing bumps in the road and need a place to share with others that feels safe where we can share ou …

This is a group for those whole live in the Preston area of Cary with kids under 3 years old that are looking to meet other young parents to do things with and possibly build long lasting friendships. Some bio information about us: My husband and I are 32 year old from Florida and relocated 2 years ago to NC.  We love to watch sports, grill out, cornhole, travel, wine, beer, go to the park, and just hangout. Now that we have an 11 month old daughter we have been staying home more often. We are l …

This is a time of transition for most. Learning a new role as a Step Parent, learning boundaries, learning from the experiences of those who went before us. This group is for the established Step Parent wanting to help, and the new Step Parent wanting to learn (like myself). I don't have all of the answers, but I am organized and resourceful and I will find the best answers for our group. I am looking for topic suggestions and presenters on given topics. We all need a little support from time to …

Parents get together once a month to share the challenges of raising kids 5 through teens, and support each others. We'll be using Amy McCready's book, Positive Parenting, along with others as a guide. We'll all have an opportunity to "check in" and share our challenges and well as what works for us.

THE IDEAL: "Children thrive with the active involvement of both parents. Children and parents should be encouraged to spend substantial time with each other regardless of the parents' present marital status. We recognize that absent issues of abuse, neglect or abandonment, social and government policy must be structured in such a way as to promote and maximize the opportunity of all parents to contribute to the social, emotional, intellectual, physical, moral and spiritual development of their …

FITNESS FOR MOM, FUN FOR BABY Are you looking for a way to get in shape, meet other moms, and have fun with your child? Stroller Strides may be just what you are looking for! Stroller Strides helps you get in shape while entertaining your little one and meeting other moms. All fitness levels are welcome! We welcome all moms to join our meetup group, sponsored by Plum Moms Club (creators of Plum Organic baby food). There is no cost associated with joining this meetup group, and membership in Stro …

The end of a marriage is hard. You may have realized that your current life is not what you want. Your spouse may have just “dropped the bomb” that they don’t want to be married any more. Or you may have just reached the limit of how much of a bad relationship you can endure. Everyone here has a different story, but all are linked by the common need to figure out how to get through the process. Your life will be very different and the emotions can be overwhelming. Family, friends, neighbors and …

The Cary Moms Playgroup is a VERY active group of fabulous moms with newborn to preschool-age children that is proudly in its 5th year of existence. It is a positive and nurturing place for women and their children to have fun, make friends and enjoy time together. We believe in creating an environment that is welcoming and supportive, without negative interactions. We love getting together so our babies can learn, interact and play.  We have playdates, park and museum outings etc.  We also have …

Fun, educational experiences for young children, as well as new and lasting friendships for adults! All active, loving parents and nannies of children born in 2009 or later are welcome to join. Group activities will primarily be scheduled in Cary, Raleigh, and Garner, with occasional events in other areas. Our meetups will include some or all of the following: park walks and playdates, museum trips, library storytimes, lunch dates, shopping excursions, arts and crafts projects, busy bag exchange …

Hope, Aspire, Dream in a non-profit organization that is designed to inspire children and families who are living with a "disability". Here at HAD, we acknowledge that everyone has the power to change the world, and it starts with Hoping for today, Aspiring for tomorrow, and Dreaming for the future! This group will work on leadership, social, and learning skills, all while having a blast with family and friends! This includes adventure trips, day camps, arts and crafts, leadership workshops, and …

This meetup group is specifically for urban single mothers who successfully juggle the kids, the career, and the solidarity of a single parent household, but would like to meet and bond with like-minded, strong women to enjoy, laugh, cry, and renew. We will plan mini and major trips together, incorporate cultural activities for the family, and create mini networks within the group for specific services (ie, KidConnect [a sister to sister babysitting service for members to use amongst themselves] …

The Ride Without Limits is a cycling group that partcipates in the Easter Seals UCP's Ride Without Limits (or RWL) events every year. Throughout the year, we have training rides both around the Triangle and at the beach to prepare for the event September 15 & 16 at Camp Royall in Pittsboro, NC (just south of Apex). RWL is a fully supported ride with SAG vehicles, rest stops, route markings, signs, cue sheets and much more. Riders can ride Saturday and/or Sunday with different routes each day fro …

Looking for a group that is fun and open-minded? Perhaps you need some creative ideas on how to keep your toddler busy? Or maybe you are a new mom looking for some support? Look no further!! We are a meetup group geared toward engaging our children in fun, age appropriate activities. We are moms looking for friendship while allowing our children to play, laugh and learn together! We feel it is our job as parents to foster love and creativity in our children. Therefore it is our goal is to provid …

Feel out of place in both secular and Christian homeschool groups? The purpose of this group is to provide opportunities for conservative, traditional Christians to socialize with other like-minded homeschool families. The group will have weekly park days and may schedule other events. This is not a group for everyone and it will be kept intentionally small in the hopes of building long-term relationships between like-minded families. This group is not: A co-op A religious group, though founde …

BluWater is a LICENSED family run group that produces professional, organized, seasonal, themed photography events and monthly workshops for both models and photographers. Most events and workshops include models, few will be scenic only, in the Southern East Coast areas of the US, which includes, but is not limited to -- North Carolina, Myrtle Beach SC, Savannah Georgia, and many other intriguing locations, indoors and out. These Photography Events are not only professionally organized, fun, a …