Happy families don't just happen ... they begin with Empowered Parents. As a parent myself I know how rewarding having kids can be and also how challenging and frustrating it can get. I understand the need for balance and all the control, manipulation, and judgment that can be part of the family dynamic. I started this group because I desire to share some simple tools with parents that have created "A Different Normal" in my family and have made parenting fun and enjoyable. What if you …

A supportive like-minded community of parents doing our best to practice unconditional parenting, NVC or NVP. If you are looking for mutual support and friendship then we are the group for you! We welcome all parents whether you are new to unconditional parenting or have been practicing for years. In general we are a playgroup/social group but we will occasionally post workshops/classes and other learning activities that our members might be interested in. Our events range from music classe …

Thank you for stopping by, we are the new FUN single parent group. We welcome all OC, LA, Riverside @ SD County FUN Single Parents (FSP's), who's priority is their kids yet still know how to have FUN! We are 100% volunteer, non-denominational group that will offer you a great place to meet other single parents.  We welcome children of all ages and needs. We warmly welcome single parents from all stages of your journey as a single parent, however we are not a divorce recovery group as such …

… Do you want to raise awake and conscious children and be awake and conscious parents? Are you looking for other spiritual-minded parents? Then this group is for you. This group is a place for conscious and spiritually-minded parents to connect and create a support group for each other and for our children. Let’s support each other on the journey back to God and help our children to find their own spiritual path, in this case through A Course in Miracles. I have personally been studying the Cours …

The idea for this meetup group came about during a recent API (Attachment Parenting International of Orange County) meeting. This is a meetup group that embraces attached parenting and natural parenting. All are welcome. "The essence of Attachment Parenting is about forming and nurturing strong connections between parents and their children. Attachment Parenting challenges us as parents to treat our children with kindness, respect and dignity, and to model in our interactions with them the way w …

Multidimensional Parenting is a complete, holistic approach to parenting that includes classes from a broad spectrum of educators.

Moms & Dads who work real jobs (Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm) but still want their kids to have the opportunities for play dates and also to meet other parents. I think that socialization is important for our children, and for us, and although some of our kids get that at daycare/preschool, we don't get to participate. Meet nearby Parents, come to a local Meetup for friendship, reassurance, parenting, stories and fun. This is intended to be a family group, so it is open to moms, dads, married pare …

Dear young parents & would be parents, The world today knows that 80% of the brain development happens during the first 8 years of your child. Also the right brain development is complete by the time your child becomes 4 years. This means that your child’s emotional development, intuition and creativity is locked after he is 4. The happiness quotient is based on these aspects of your child. Parents are the first Gurus of the child. Only through aware parenting we can develop our child to be a …

If you are looking for other Attachment Parenting families in South Orange County, look no further. Whether supporters of breastfeeding and child-led weaning, cloth diapering, baby wearing, or co-sleeping, and continually enriching the all important bond between parent and child, all are welcome here. Our group, founded in 2008, now includes 140 plus families. We have created a special community spirit amongst us as we have shared each other’s company. We meet primarily in South OC cities (Alis …

This meetup is for parents in the Huntington Beach area who want the straight scoop on the legal planning they should have in place to make sure their kids and money are taken care of by the people they want in the way they want... not matter what. Plus your kids can enjoy My Gym a great fun evening for them. No need to get a Babysitter!! Let me know the ages of your little ones and how many will be coming!!

Do you sometimes feel lost parenting your teenage child? Sometimes, it's like herding cats - and sometimes, like herding tigers. Teenagers don't get us, and vise versa, but there is hope. My name is Michael Stevenson. I'm a clinical therapist, coach a specialist in teen behavior and education, and most importantly, a parent of two teens, and I want to help you. This meetup is sponsored by the Hope Family Treatment Center, so it is absolutely FREE. Come and learn specific tools that you can …

My husband and I waited a long time before starting our family and would like to meet other parents that did the same. We've found that starting a family and being new parents when you're 30+ years old poses it's own unique challenges and joys. There are so many new parents that are in their 20's, we'd like to meet some new gen x'er parents.

  We are 40-something parents of a four-year old looking for other single-child families with similar interests for play dates and other get-togethers. This group will help to build a community so our children can meet other kids without siblings, and parents can swap stories and offer advice on the challenges of raising children as older parents. At first Meetups will take place in local parks and playgrounds, generally on a Saturday or Sunday. As we get to know one another better we can pla …

I'm a Mom of a three year old & a 3 month old and I also run my own company teaching kids sports & karate classes, Pintsize Fitness & Sports. I've been encouraging children to love being active for over 15 years and now I want to get my own child(ren) involved, as well as have an opportunity to socialize and meet new friends. This will be a FREE, very informal weekly sports class for parents and kids age 2 to age 5, day & time TBA. Each week we'll play either soccer, tee ball, basketball or hock …

When I first found out I was pregnant, I starting looking for other moms-to-be in the area. It wasn't until after I had my son that I joined the Downtown Pregnant Ladies group. Since many of us have already had our babies, we decided to change the name to Downtown Los Angeles Parents, which also includes parents-to-be. We are looking to meet other new parents and or parents-to-be in the area to help each other through this exciting and challenging process. If you're a new parent or parent-to-b …

You know how sometimes you meet parents & though you like their kids you can't discuss anything more meaningful than your new recipe for chicken? We won't be that group! Come hang out with intelligent, thoughtful, FUN parents who LIKE that you're a pagan vegan transgender banjo player, & that you can carry on a good conversation, bring some diversity & enrichment into our lives, &, yes, that you have children. Because that's the basis of the group--many of the friends that we used to hang out wi …