Are you an artsy, smartsy, punky, freaky, or geeky parent of a little one? Wouldn't it be great to meet other people who have more than parenthood in common? Our group - Progressive Parents of Infants and Toddlers - is for families who share eclectic, left-of-center cultural interests and progressive values, and have babies born in 2010 (and some in early 2011).  Many meetups will be in Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, and Silverlake/Los Feliz areas (park outings, at-home playdates, restaurants, far …

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 …

Conscious Parents is a group for parents who are trying to raise their children with the utmost of consciousness. This group will provide support to parents trying to raise their children consciously, help parents better raise their children consciously, and afford opportunities to meet other like-minded parents. Conscious Parents are parents who are trying to raise their children consciously with regard to their own health, with regard to their treatment of other beautiful life on this planet …

This group is designed to bring together like-minded parents who want to raise their children in the most natural way possible. Possible group topics include speakers available for information on midwifery/doula support, breast-feeding, co-sleeping, attachment parenting, vaccine safety, among others. Quarterly discussions on various articles from Pathways to Family Wellness, a great resource for natural parenting will occur as well. You can find subscription information here: http://pathwaystofa …

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 …

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 …

  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 …

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. …

Are you looking to connect with other families who have children on the autism spectrum? Do you have or know a child on the spectrum? Do you have questions? Do you have answers? Have you said "yes" to any of the above questions? This meetup is geared towards the inclusion of the entire family in meetups and playdates for not only our special needs kids, but for everyone in the family. I would like to create a community where parents can come to socialize, ask questions and get answers from o …

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 …

My wife and I both work during the week, and started this group to do activities with our two year old and other parents who are available on weekends. Some events will be for the whole family and some will be parents night out. All events will be on the weekend since for many working parents, the events during the week are too hard to attend. We look forward to meeting you.

… 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 …

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

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.