This meetup group is for parents and parents-to-be who want to take a more natural approach to parenting. If you trust that nature is intrinsically intelligent, and are trying your best to live in harmony with it, then this group is for you. Our goal is to create a supportive community of parents who share similar philosophies and therefore similar challenges, questions and insights. We also want to provide information about new scientific research on the subjects of: - Birth - Attachment Pa …

Welcome single parents! We are North Bay Single Parents (NBSP), the northern partner of the Bay Area Single Parents (BASP) Meetup group. NBSP extends from San Francisco to as far north as Santa Rosa, while BASP covers the entire Bay Area, with most of its activities centered in the Peninsula and South Bay. Combined, we have exceeded 1,500 members and continue to grow. We strongly recommend you also join BASP. Please go to their site to register there: http://www.meetup.com/BayAreaSinglePare …

We created this group as a fun outlet for single parents to enjoy spending time with like-minded, quality people who are positive and energetic, and are looking to enhance the social and educational experiences of their children. Additionally, the group is for our children to get out and have fun, socialize, and enjoy interesting events. We also hope that new friendships are formed along the way. Ours is an active group, with many of the events involving children’s museums, zoos, music events, p …

All new Alameda parents welcome! Come meet and build a community of first time Alameda parents. The transition from being alone to having a new bundle of joy can be scary!  With a little bit of humor and a good support system, being new parents can be amazing!  Join this group to share in an active lifestyle with your new child and other parents. Hiking, festivals, play groups, and trips to SF are some social events this group will organize.

This is a psychoeducational group whose purpose is to support parents of elementary-aged children in learning all the effective parenting skills they need to raise well adjusted, happy kids. If you are the parent of a child aged 5 to 11, this group is for you! The group will meet bi-weekly and will offer lots of valuable tips and advice for raising your children, from a licensed psychotherapist with ten years' experience working with children and families at agencies, in private practice and at …

This group is for parents looking for fun adventures for their kids  and for themselves.  This is a great community for families. All single parents welcome....as long as you have a kid, you qualify! Generally, our meetups will be active, with trips to parks, zoos, beaches, playgrounds, and kid friendly museums.

If you have kids, you have to re-learn how to deal with your ex, shifting communication styles, becoming more formal and distant. It may be hard to create new boundaries with your ex. I offer a workshop that helps parents start thinking about this process of parenting together while living apart. In San Francisco: fourth Tuesday of the month. In Berkeley: fourth Monday of the month. Susan Regan, MFT specializes in Therapy Services for Divorce and Separation to help people going through this dif …

Adopting by choice as a single parent is unique experience. Let's connect and support each other as we navigate our journey into and through parenthood by adoption. Whether you are just beginning to think about starting a family through adoption or you are parenting full time, you are welcome!

I'd like to form a supportive community to talk about all the issues our transgender and gender variant kids (of all ages) face, and the kinds of things we cope with as parents in our love and support for them. (It would be great if we got a little activism going too.) Personally, I am the mother of two great kids. One of them is a transgender adult. I am looking for other parents of trans and gender variant people - whether they are small children or independent adults! I am a clinical sexologi …

Hello, We are local Alameda moms and dads of kids of all ages. We enjoy hanging out with other parents & kids in Alameda who want to get out, be active, live life, share, interact and explore the entire Bay Area while raising our precious children. More than just a group, the AHP (Alameda Hip Parents) group exists to provide social events for both parents and their children, support life-long friendships and establish a sense of community to families with young children in Alameda. Once you subm …

Do you wonder if you are doing it right? What if there was no right or wrong way to parent your children? Do you ever get frustrated with what your children are choosing? What if you could recognize and facilitate their gifts, talents and capabilities with ease? Do you sometimes feel like you are giving up your entire life for your children? Would you like to create an extraordinary life for you and also be an extraordinary parent? Do you often worry about your children’s safety, their schools, …

WE’RE A GROUP OF VIBRANT PARENTS WHO WANT TO CREATE A FUN VENUE FOR LIKE-MINDED FOLK IN THE LGBT COMMUNITY. FAMILY EVENTS TO BE HOSTED THROUGHOUT THE BAY AREA USUALLY ON THE 3RD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH.

East Bay Parents of Kids with Special Needs is a friendly meetup group for parents of young children (approximately ages 0-10) with special needs, including, but not limited to, developmental delays, intellectual disability, autism, and chronic medical conditions. We socialize, have fun, vent, and share resources. We've been around for about a year. Since then, over 75 families have joined, though most events are attended by four or five families. Meetups are scheduled every 1-2 months. There is …

Do you live in the Bay Area and run a blog or website focused on parenting and/or kids? This group meets periodically to network, exchange information, share tips and advice, etc.

We invite you to join us for ongoing educational and festival events that will inspire you and your children.

… Our intent is to create a casual forum for parents to communicate and get to know one another, arrange play dates with children of similar ages, share parenting tips, and distribute neighborhood info. It is FREE and easy to join: All families with children from infants to kindergarten who live in the Crocker Highlands Elementary School boundary are welcome. Expectant parents are welcome as well. Just thoughtfully answer the profile questions and post a photo. This will make getting to know …