Our parenting course offers a proven parenting method through Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.) which is based on communication and conflict resolution skills that really work from infant to adulthood. When parents use P.E.T. parenting skills, they are amazed with the dramatic improvement both in their families and in all their relationships. Created by award-winning psychologist and three-time Nobel Peace Prize Nominee, Dr. Thomas Gordon. New Website: check us out at www.parentingclasseso …
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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 …
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Welcome to SoCal Single Parents with Children SoCal Single Parents is a fun, non-denominational, family oriented group dedicated to the children and their single parent. The premise of our group is to offer Single Parents in Southern California the opportunity to make new friendships with those who understand the trials & tribulations of being a single parent - through divorce, seperation, widowed, or just never been married. All of our events with our children are truly kid-friendly (meaning no …
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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 …
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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 …
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… 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 …
Multidimensional Parenting is a complete, holistic approach to parenting that includes classes from a broad spectrum of educators.
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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!!
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.
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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 …
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Meet with other local LGBT parents and their kids for fun and support. Pot Luck's, Picnics, activities, friendship, and volunteer opportunities. Lets get together and have some fun! Future parents, grandparents, and straight LGBT friendly folks are welcome :)- We are supported by the Long Beach, and L.A. LGBT Centers.
This group is intended for all Parents, Youth Facilitiators in Long Beach/Lakewood and North OC areas. All are welcome to join and share ideas, AND our intention as a group is to be a network of individuals interested in mindfulness (not necessarily meditation or spirituality), and a heart-centered approach to youth and families.
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Are you a geeky parent and are looking for other like minded people to hang out with and have play dates with? Well, you've found the right group. We're a bunch of math and science nuts with a little bit of advanced degrees thrown in. Come and join us.
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Hello, and welcome to " TNT - SoCal Tweens & Teens ". I'm the Organizer of OC's largest single parent & divorce recovery group called "SoCal Single Parents with Children". I'm hoping to bring that success over to this group. The purpose of " TNT " is getting our tween/teen out to socialize with one another. Most children this age already have a social network at home, school, church, or work while some tweens/teens are still shy & introverted. " TNT " will come along side them to be anoth …
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Can't deal with the ex and/or having co-parenting issues? Want to make new friends and bond with other single, separated or divorced parents, blended families and their kids? With the emotional, physical and financial toll that often accompanies divorce, separation or having a child on your own, it's often tough being a single parent or in a blended family situation while trying to maintain your sanity. We can help each other out. Single Mamas and Papas (We are calling ourselves SMAPs) is a supp …
… Support and community are everything to parents who have a child with special needs. It can be such a relief to swap stories with other parents who understand your situation and not feel like you have to make excuses for your child's behavior. These kinds of events are such an excellent bonding opportunity for parents. Connections are made, phone numbers are exchanged and the theme of the day is definitely community support. Parents must stay to supervise but staff will provide fun, developmenta …
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