My husband and I are looking to hang out with other families that practice attachment parenting -parents that use similar language with their children and have a less-intrusive attitude. We're looking to have daytime play groups as well as backyard dinner BBQs where the kids can play and the adults can hang out and drink beer :-)   Now that our 17 month old is playing with other kids more and more, we are noticing that he is getting 'parented' by others that do not practice some version of Attac …

Hello, and welcome! This group is intended for working parents of toddlers and babies (ages 0-4), who may feel a bit stuck on the social side, and who want to create lasting friendships with other parents, and age-appropriate peers for their children.  Many active groups for this area cater to stay at home parents, and many of their meet ups and events don't often fit the busy schedule of working parents that don't have time during the weekdays to participate.  The goal of this group is to find …

The Manhattan Beach Friends of Ricki Parenting group offers parents a chance to meet face-to-face and be part of a community that focuses on building better kids, better lives, and having fun! The group will meet about topics important to parents, host kid-friendly activities and even get out on the town from time-to-time. The Ricki Lake show will provide advice from experts and give communities an opportunity to share with the show. We encourage all parents to join! All parenting groups …

Whether you are waiting to be matched, recently adopted or long time parents of an adoptive/foster care child or more, this group is designed as a safe place for all adoptive parents to share their unique journey with other adoptive parents & their families. To also give insight & guidance on how they are raising their child & any challenges they may face with family & society. This group is accepting of all parents, married, single, straight or gay. We will meet in fun places  & do fun things. …

This group was started to help parents through the daunting process of dealing with their loved ones who have mental health and substance abuse issues. We all know that mental health and substance abuse issues can reek havoc in the family. As a parent it is so important to learn to set firm boundaries while exhibiting good self care and creating a new set of rules in your own home. This group will support you through the process as well as inform you with input from other parents who may have ex …

PAAC (Parents of African American Children) is a network of families of African American heritage or interest in the San Fernando Valley, who meet for social and recreational activities to provide opportunities for their children to meet other African American children for the purpose of building friendships with peers who share a common cultural heritage. PAAC also provides parent to parent support, access to positive role models as well as information about community and culturally sensitive f …

Meet new parents in the Santa Monica, Brentwood, West LA, & Surrounding areas to socialize, exercise, travel, or do group activities with. We are a group of fun, outgoing, health active parents, who enjoy activities and supporting one and other. Come meet other parents, learn about your little ones, share information, or just get in shape.

Are you looking to connect with other parents who have children with ADHD or ADD?  Do you have a child or educate a child with ADHD or ADD?  Do you have questions?  Do you wonder if medication is the answer or if it's working (if you child is already taking medication)?  Do you need testing resources to better understand your child's ADHD or ADD?  I would like to create a community where parents can come and ask questions and get answers from each other as well as benefit from my years of expert …

Are you recently divorced, separated or a single parent by choice? Do you have toddlers or young children and are you looking to connect with other single parents for support, friendships and play dates? We all know how unique and challenging the single parenting experience can be and I'd like to form a network of fun, mindful parents trying to navigate these waters in West LA. Suggestions for activities and offers to host events warmly welcomed

… Unlike Western Medicine, which treats the symptoms of the disorder, Chinese Medicine treats the root cause. Parents are often amazed and relieved by what changes in diet, remedial exercises and herbs and/or acupuncture can do to help their child. Learn *Which foods aggravate your child's condition (You might be surprised by the answer) *Which foods actually treat your child's condition (As in, yes, they get better) *Natural remedies that augment dietary recommendations *Non- Combative exerc …

I was looking for a group to join as an expecting first time parent and was unable to find one specifically for my area. I am hoping to get a great group of moms and dads together who are expecting or just had their first babies. First time and new moms and dads from the Westlake Village, Agoura, Oak Park, Thousand Oaks, Calabasas, Moorpark and Newbury Park areas are welcome! If you live anywhere surrounding Conejo Valley (Simi Valley/Ventura/Ojai) and don't mind driving a bit, please feel free …

    West Los Angeles Parents of children with Special Needs (Autism, ASD, ADD/ADHD, PDD... etc.) come together to hear testimonies, share stories, gather resource and fellowship with one another over the recognition that they share the bond of parallel circumstances. Through grieving the loss of a 'typical' child, learning to cherish our children with special needs, and learning how to cope and manage the challenges along the way, WLA Support Groups is filled with other parents just like you.   …

Learn skills to successfully co parent with your ex spouse to reduce conflict for your children.

PAAC (Parents of African American Children) is a network of families of African American heritage or interest in Santa Clarita, who meet for social and recreational activities to provide opportunities for their children to meet other African American children for the purpose of building friendships with peers who share a common cultural heritage. PAAC also provides parent to parent support, access to positive role models as well as information about community and culturally sensitive family reso …

Learning healthy parenting tools, communication skills and creating a respect-based family.

San Fernando Valley New and Expecting Parents MeetUp is a group that welcomes soon-to-be-moms dads , and moms with newborns, babies, toddlers and preschoolers. We are for moms an dads to share ideas, experiences and advice with one another.  Moms and  dads Getting together and creating a social circle with other families with babies and children around the same age. Our group is growing as our children grow so our ages range from newborns to 3 years old. Siblings welcome. We plan MeetUps to go f …