PARENTING WITH LOVE AND RESPECT This group brings together moms and dads who want to become the best parents they can be. We all hold a vision of how we wanted to be as parents, since we are children. We will help you make that vision a reality, and help you bring the best out of you. This group is for moms (and dads) who... believe in parenting their children with love and respect, believe in positive and gentle parenting, don't believe in punitive parenting (spanking, time-outs, punishment... …

Families Like Ours of Jersey City (FLOJC) is a social network of Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Transgender and Queer parents and parents-to-be in Jersey City, NJ. Our aim is to build community on and offline: sharing parenting information, resources and providing opportunities for our children and ourselves to meet other LGBTQ families in our area. Straight parents who are co-parenting with LGBTQ parents are also welcome. Cheers to creating community!

This is a group for Asian single parents and kids to get together for affordable activities in the Tri-State area. Activities such as visiting museums, zoos, amusement parks, camping, ice skating, fruits/vegetables picking, play dates, etc. The main focus of the group is to provide support and networking for Asian single parents for all ages. Why travel alone with kids when you can travel with a group of friends to share experiences and ideas on thriving as a single parent. Kids will have opport …

Whether your children are with you full or only part time, not everyone has the time or experience to plan outdoor activities on their own. If you have children and are looking for a group experienced in planning outdoor activities and outdoor activities with children, then this is the group for you. The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) believes that children should have the opportunity to get outdoors and develop strong connections to nature as a foundation in their personal growth and develo …

This group is only open to veg parents who are raising a vegetarian/vegan child (or expecting/pregnant veg parents) in NYC.  Together, we go to veg restaurants, have potlucks, picnics in the park, easter egg hunts, Halloween parties, and more. Please join us on facebook. Also, "like" my website/blog focused on offering resources and tips for parents raising veg kids. Looking forward to meeting you!

This group is dedicated to understanding and creating dialogue about family dynamics and relationships, and why they can be so difficult, upsetting, confusing and complicated. Whether it be a brother, sister, cousin, uncle, or parent, our relationships with these people can deeply affect the way we act, think and feel, and understanding these dynamics is a challenging task. Come and join other like minded people going through similar situations and share your thoughts, feelings and experiences w …

This is a group for parents of children who are receiving some form of intervention (OT, PT, Speech, etc) and want a place to brainstorm and create fun activities that fit their unique lifestyle and interests but are still fulfilling their child's therapeutic needs. Ideally, it is a place where parents will share and learn how to do this on their own so that these necessary home activities are actually fun and interesting and a way for them to play together rather than become another burden of …

As director of a pediatric therapy clinic in Manhattan, I have committed to offering support to our community, through monthly seminars and providing information on updated news and events that impact the children and families we work with. Please visit us at www.ctdtherapy.com for further information

The NonCustodial Parent Community is dedicated to sharing experiences, strategies, and solutions, and to provide support for challenging bias and raise awareness about the issues families are facing every day.

This group is for families with at least one parent of Czech or Slovak descend who are interested in getting together with the children and fostering our language, traditions and culture. It's a great way to chat with other mommies and daddies in your mother tongue and for the children to interact with each other, play and have some fun. Most of our meetups happen in NYC and its surrounding areas, so please join in if you live in any of the 5 boroughs, New Jersey (Jersey City, Hoboken, West New …

The COMPASSIONATE BIRTH & PARENTING CIRCLE is a place for community and conversation about PreConception, Fertility, Pregnancy, Birth, Mothering, Fathering, Parenting and Grand Parenting, Birth & the Primal Period, Conscious Conception, Parenting Teens, Feeding with Love, Intimacy Building with Loved Ones, Nurturing and Healing. Each CIRCLE will feature a different topic and may include film viewing, short lecture and open discussion. Topics will include; Birth and the Primal period; preconcepti …

So.... you're not your average parent. Maybe you are goth and kinky. Maybe you're queer and poly. Maybe something else.... The connecting factor between us all? We're parents! There's a lot of meet up groups for different types of parents, but no one seemed to cover what I was looking for. Maybe you are looking for the same thing? This group is for any who doesn't fit the stereotypical parent family/parenting style. We are LGBT friendly, leather friendly, goth friendly, and whatever else you ma …

Being a parent is tough.  Being a parent in NYC is really tough.  But being a geek parent in NYC can be amazingly fun. This group is for geeks who are parents, as well as parents whose kids are natural born geeks. Let's meet and discuss the fascinating challenges of raising kids with a focus on science and smarts, and do some of the cool geeky things available about town. We (the organizers) have a six month old son, so we'll try to plan events centered around small children, but please feel fre …

This is a weekly gathering for new parents who live near the park.  Bring the little ones and let's enjoy the outdoors together!

In this group, we will meet and discuss what it means to be a tuned-in parent. We will learn how to get to know ourselves and how to differentiate between our needs as adults and our children's needs. How do we know what is best for our children? We will discuss how to learn how to tune into each child's individual needs based on their age, developmental level and temperament. Come and learn while we support one another.

Meet and get together with other Jews in the area. Create social circles for families.

Hubby and I recently moved to an apartment in Hasbrouck Heights but attend a Baptist Church in Queens. We're looking for Christ-centered families with children in our daughter's age group (Born September 2010) to form friendships with. We plan to homeschool her and hope to meet up for playdates and outings with Christian families endeavoring to raise children for the Lord, especially those who also plan to homeschool. We do a plethora of educational activities with her as it is and would love co …

Meet other friendly Mandarin learning families to set up playdates, explore the neighborhood and have fun! We share experiences, get advice and make new friends. All families and friends are welcome! We have meetups every week for different ages. For example, we are planning to have lots of events including music classes; baby sign classes; gym events; soccer classes; photoshoots; trips to museums and the Bronx zoo and book clubs where everyone is welcome and get togethers at local libraries, Wh …

Proudly Sponsored by PFLAG Stepping Stones is a network of families embracing their children’s gender non-conformity in a kind and loving manner. Our support group focuses on providing a monthly meeting place for parents to connect with other families by sharing information and experiences. There are two groups; a parent’s discussion group which is sponsored by PFLAG FCA NYC, and a children’s playgroup which is sponsored by the member families. Monthly meetings are private to protect our young …

WELCOME FAMILIES WITH KIDS WHO LIVE IN WESTERN QUEENS & Nearby (Greenpoint, Ridgewood, Midtown Manhattan,etc...)!!! Let's connect!!! I wanted to create a group that hosts and lists many affordable activities & events, so that parents & kids can find something engaging & wonderful to occupy themselves with and get out of their homes, make friends, get fit and have fun! Another aspect of WQKids is as a community interface where members can post various parent-related info and confer with other par …

Welcome to "Little in the City," the Long Island City parents group! We organize play dates, parties, and other events for children and their parents in Long Island City. Together with organizations such as Trinity Church or the Chocolate Factory we have brought to life larger yearly events such as the Easter Egg Hunt in Gantry Park or the Long Island City Halloween Parade. We also engage in advocacy work for Long Island City families regarding the improvement and maintenance of public parks and …

Meet other friendly First (and Second and even Third time!) Upper West Side moms and dads to set up playdates, explore the neighborhood and have fun!  Our members share experiences, get advice and make new friends.  All parents are welcome and maternity wear is considered completely acceptable attire!  While the vast majority of our members are moms, dads are also welcome. Dues are only $10.00 year, which is a fraction of the average cost of a mom/child class.  We have meetups every week for dif …

Moms & Dad of  North Jersey with kids 7 & under and expecting moms expecting too, welcome!  Some of the communities in which we meet in and around are located in Hudson County such as Weehawken and North Bergen in Bergen County Cliffside Park, Edgewater, Fort Lee, Englewood, Paramus, Fair Lawn, Westwood, Tenafly, Secaucus, and Rutherford and in Passaic County Clifton and Ringwood. We have between 8-12 events a week on average. Together we’ve enjoyed events such as play dates at homes and parks, …

Meet other New York City Stay At Home Dads, Part-time at home dads, work from home dads, freelance dads, working dads, and involved fathers in and around NYC to socialize and interact with other guys who enjoy spending quality time with their kids during the day. Our primary goal is to form an inclusive & active community of involved dads during the week while the rest of the world is working, so we can take advantage of what the city has to offer without the crowds & within a tight budget. This …

Parents, teachers, student counselors and youth prepare for and make the most of the mud fun activities scheduled this summer in Montclair and Newark.  First and foremost this is about community and working together to make a positive difference. Activities scheduled for this summer include the family summer camp www.montclairmudfun.org and the festive Friday night building events in July at the same location. Before the summer there is a chance to check out the work of the children at Renaissan …

Are you a Stay at Work mom and would like to meet other moms who are also trying to balance work/being a mom/family life/social life? Meetup events will be scheduled for after work and on weekends.

Join us and meet other Astoria moms who want to make friends for their children and themselves! Our group is first and foremost a support group for women experiencing motherhood. We are all about building a lively community of families. It really does take a village--and we invite you into ours! We are an active and vibrant group of moms who take advantage of all the great things our neighborhood has to offer! Please click here for more information on our wonderful group. *NO business solicita …

This group is made to get the word out about Jewish events in Astoria that are made for children. We are based out of the Astoria Center of Israel and love to see new smiling faces, young & old!