Both moms and dads who are swimming against the mainstream parenting culture are welcome. Are you attachment parents? Interested in homeschooling or unschooling? Tired of all of the marketing to parents and children? Wanting to say goodbye to TV and plastic toys? Alternative Parenting of Durham is a community of parents who wish to approach parenting mindfully, respectfully questioning what others often take for granted. We believe in "education for life" and enjoy reading and learning about e …

… This is the ultimate in Raleigh - Durham - Cary - Apex - Chapel Hill parenting group! I hope to see you all join as members! Free to Join! Fun for all!   Also, check out our pages section for more information before joining: http://www.meetup.com/Young-Parents-Young-Single-Parents-Raleigh-Cary-Durham/about/

This meetup is for you if you're looking for other moms and dads in the neighborhood (West Cary) you want a place where you can bounce parenting ideas off other people in a non-judgemental atmosphere you want to improve your parenting skills and create an awesome environment for your little one you have found strategies that work like a charm and want to share them with others you're interested in early education you're curious about how to incorporate Montessori into your parenting style

… Host Families are required to provide the following when hosting an exchange student: - A bed for the student and a quiet place to study- 3 meals at home - A loving, caring environment for the student- Transportation to and from after school activities on occasionOther Host Family Requirements:- All family members over 18 must pass a background check*- Must be stable emotionally and financially (no needs-based government subsidies for food/housing)- Be willing to provide love, guidance and an Am …

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 …

The Carrboro Birth Circle is an informal, regular meetup for expecting parents, new parents and anyone else who is interested in birth and parenting.  We will meet every two weeks for sharing insights, asking questions, getting to know our local birthing and parenting community.  The circle is a judgement free space to meet new people, seek knowledge, and share wisdom about childbirth and parenting.  We hope you will join us!

New group trying to bring more activities and community to Durham, NC based homeschoolers. We are inclusive of all faiths and homeschooling styles. Our community is secular in that all faiths are wellcome. Meet other local families taking responsibility for educating their childen by using resources in the home and community. Share tips, discuss problems, and pool ideas."

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 …

Welcome to the Veg. Family MeetUp! The goal of this group is to bring together veg. families from all over the Triangle for restaurant outings, potlucks, and local family-oriented events.. All types of veg. families are welcome, even non-veg families who are interested in the vegetarian/vegan lifestyle - you won't be judged on your level of vegetarianism as life isn't black and white and everyone arrives at their own decisions for their own reasons :) We hope this group will allow veg. famil …

Welcome! I hope you have found a home here. Does your child meltdown at the slightest change in routine? Does he/she need to have things they way they like them? Do they HAVE to burn off energy outside or in some physical way or they will literally be climbing the walls and furniture at home? Can your child commit to a tantrum for an hour or more? Does your child have trouble with too much light or noise or people etc? Does your child pick up on every little emotion going on in your house …

“It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength.” ~Maya Angelou Thank you for taking the time to check us out! My name is Trecia, my daughter is Leana and she is 13 years old. Join us for activities, open discussions, family day events, parents’ night outs, teen group activities and more. Currently, the group is open to girls only! Depending on the demand it may open up to include boys as well. Our group will try to provide a place t …

Are you an artsy, smartsy, punky, freaky, or geeky parent of a little one? Wouldn't it be great to meet other people who have more than parenthood in common? Our group - Raleigh Progressive Parents of Toddlers is for families who share eclectic, left-of-center cultural interests and progressive values and have toddlers 12 months and above.

… But the family court system and the multi-billion dollar legal engine that keeps it running aren't organized to assist an already difficult parental situation. Instead, they are largely incented to create and encourage conflict and adversity. And much of this comes at the expense of the children when parental responsibility is effectively removed, with little recourse. This Meetup group is loosely affiliated with ACFC (American Coalition for Fathers and Children). Membership there is not req …

Meet other local LGBT parents and wannabe parents and their families. 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 this a great …

The CHAPMP is a mixed age play group for children and (mostly) Moms in the Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, Mebane and Pittsboro area. We're all about getting together for fun and child play - and maintaining our sanity by meeting other interesting Moms. Join us for in-home play dates and play dates around town at museums, parks, gyms and more. We typically have 2-4 Meetups scheduled per week and the calendar is ever changing. There are plenty of play opportunities for every schedule. Most c …

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 …