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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

I started this group because all of my friends are married and really don't understand the difficulties of being a single parent. Being a single parent can be like living in a different world, but you don't have to go it alone. We will have events like coffee night, comedy club, hiking, and some events will involve kids. Let's discuss the pleasures and hardships of single parenting.

I have been a relative caregiver to my 15 year old niece for almost two years. Her adoption should be final by March 2012 :)When talking to the caregiver of her two younger siblings, we discussed how there is so much support and help for the parents of these kids, and the kids themselves by way of therapy, parenting classes, and other services offered by CPS and DPSS, but there is nothing in place for the caregivers and foster families. By starting this group, I hope to be able to unite our own …

Welcome parents! We want to keep everyone up to date on activities and events that we will be attending & hosting along with monthly meetings.  This is only for the parents of Troop 201.

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 …

… 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 …

This group is designed for parents and kids that have any type of special needs, including mental or physical disabilities, long term family illness, Autism Spectrum Disorders, or Developmental Delays, and more. Thrive would like to provide fun meet ups for bonding, social skills, parent respite, mini retreats that will refresh your spirit.

As a Fullerton native, and momma to twin boys; I've found the pickings slim for getting in touch with like minded parents.  This is for parents and guardians who would like to do one better than meeting up at the playground. Events will include activities such as planting gardens, visiting farms, arts and crafts, yoga, animal sanctuaries, baking, and of course lots of park and playground time. I'd really like for this to be a guild of sorts.  One in which us parents can inspire eachother and mos …

This group was started to help stay at home parents in Orange County, ca. to be able to surf more often, and to give the kids some friends to play with on the beach. The idea is to meet at the beach and take turns surfing and watching the kids. So please join and meet us for some good family fun.

This is a fun/active group that serves both parents and children. Meet with other local LGBTQ parents and their kids for fun and support. Pot Luck's, Picnics, activities, and friendship. Future parents, grandparents, and straight LGBT friendly folks are welcome  

This is a group specifically designed for (super)moms of young children (0-5) who work double time! We hold full time jobs as parents but also work outside the home.... I've created the group for two reasons - to provide opportunities for our children to socialize and play with other children their age, and to create a network of support and friendship for moms who face the challenges of being working parents. I plan to keep the group small so that we can get to know each other as friends. Membe …

This meet up group is for Moms and Dads who take an active role in parenting their children. Meetups taking place in home or at public locations will be open to moms and dads as a team or individually unless otherwise noted on the calendar. This is a great group for people that are interested in making long-lasting frienships!! :)