… http://singleparents.meetup.com/409/about/ Any parents that are in a "non-traditional" parenting situation may join us - whether you are single, re-married with a step-parent, or in an "alternative" relationship. We do have a contribution requirement prior to anyone joining us.  After you complete your profile to join us you will receive an email within 1-2 days with information on how to send your contribution. Be sure to respond to that e-mail within one week. If you are unable to complete …

This group is dedicated to FAMILIES with ONLY One child. Had a difficult time seeking playdates? No one seems to have the same problem of finding child interaction? Does your child constantly ask to play with a friend but you make an excuse that they are not available? Do you have an only child between the ages of 3-10? Are you interested in helping your child form lasting friendships with other people whose families resemble their own? Our boys and girls will have the opportunity to expand thei …

This meetup/support group is for minority mothers who have been blessed with the honor of raising special needs kids.   I have two sons, My oldest Cameron is 10 and was diagnosed with PPD-NOS in 2007 on the autism spectrum. My youngest son is 6 named Marselles and he has a rare disease called eosinophilic esphaghitis.. One day on Amazon I was ordering books on ABA therapy and I typed in Minority Parents of Special Needs Kids parenting books, nothing came up, i kept searching and again nothing ca …

This group is for working parents whose children are at least 3 years old.  Single, married, blended, and alternative families welcome. There will be lots of activities with the kids to explore Maryland, NoVA and DC and adults-only activities.  This is not a play-date group but will be focused on taking advantage of all the great things the DC metro area has to offer.  Exploring restaurants, museums, festivals, activities, etc.  If you have a child younger than 3, you are still welcome to join b …

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 thi …

Hello Parents and caregivers! I teach kids yoga in Northern Virginia.  Yoga has had a profoundly positive impact on our family.  My daughter and I started doing yoga together when she was one year old.  I love sharing yoga with families and I am excited about all the creative ways families can incorporate yoga into their daily routine.  Stay tuned for many opportunities in multiple locations.

This group is for stay at home moms in the Herndon and surrounding areas. We are a busy group with several activities during the week for your little ones, weekend activities for your family and Mommy's nights out once a month just for you! We have a full calendar but you are not expected to attend every event. Just come to one meetup 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 some real fun! Th …

… It is drop-in, so no need to register, just come if you can and: Meet new friends Talk about the Challenges and Joys of your new role as a Mother Learn about Infant Development Informal Discussion on various Topics (feeding, sleeping, crying, baby equipment, milestones, pediatrician visits immunizations, resources for parents) Once a month Guest speakers Facilitated by an Infant/Toddler Specialist Our play studio is baby safe and offers a parenting area for feeding privacy and a full diaper ch …

As parents and caregivers, we are fortunate to have a ringside seat for those fabulous moments that make being little so special. We also have a huge responsibility to the little ones in our care, and to make the most of that responsibility, we need resources. This group is a face-to-face opportunity for real mamas to get together for friendship and support! We’re currently accepting members with babies born between January 1st 2011 and December 31st 2011. (If your child’s “adjusted age” falls w …

Marvelous Mamas of Woodbridge is a group where local moms can come together to talk about anything and everything! Come share experiences, find advice, give support and make new friends. We will have events (playgroups, crafting, book groups, dinners, lunchs, etc. etc) that include the kids, just moms and the whole family. The group will remain small in order for us to form a close knit group of friends for us and our kids without the cliques. All moms that want to be active in a playgroup a …

Do you have a toddler who gets up a lot earlier on weekends than you'd like? Around 5 or 5:30 every Saturday and Sunday? Us too--and we'd like to meet other parents with toddlers who start their days early. When the weather is warmer and the sun rises earlier, we'll meet up at local playgrounds. Until then, we can meet for breakfast and brainstorm other ways to keep the kids active while the rest of our family is asleep. We'd also be interested in meetups later in the day... for those of you who …

Our environment impacts our health in many ways; The topics will be centered about creating a great environment both inside and out. We will learn about how our body works, how some traditions analyze health issues simply observing different parts of the body.We will talk about creating an energetic home using colors, shapes, smells, sounds, lights, energy based topics within our home and how it impacts us and our family, health issues such as eating healthy and local, challenges of breaking hab …

A group to get Muslim families from Dumfries, Woodbridge, Stafford, and Fredericksburg together and have fun. Let's meet up for meals, get our kids together to play, and just hang out and have fun! This group is designed to foster a sense of community in the younger Muslim families in the area, regardless of race/ethnicity, political affiliation, and level of religious involvement. This group is aimed at families with kids under 10, but anyone is free to join us. Some possible events include tak …

I wanted to create this group because I am a fulltime older (mid 30's) working mother of a toddler in the Falls Church area. I noticed that there were definitely other groups for working moms of babies and mature mothers in other regions of NOVA, but had a hard time finding something for this group. I would like this group to be dedicated to providing fun activities for you and your children at a working parent's (not just mom's) schedule. We would like to build friendships not only for my toddl …

This group is designed to provide a way for parents living in or near Parkfairfax Virginia to share ideas, meet other parents, and host activities.   The group is collaborative and all members are encouraged to post events and share ideas. We currently meet monthly on Sunday afternoons and also have monthly walks as well.  

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 couples with young children. 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 :)