Parents, Imagine your teen being in a well-lit room full of aspiring writers, where everyone is talking excitedly and laughing. Some people are reading their stories out loud; others are asking for feedback on their blog posts and college essays. Everyone is working on a special piece for the Annual Teen Writers Anthology. The energy is contagious. Is your teen curious about joining a group of Teen Writers who share their passion for writing? As a parent, would you like to encourage their writin …

Hello Parents! Has your teen ever been inspired by a business? Have they ever wondered about starting their own? Did you know that many successful entrepreneurs started when they were teens? In fact, many young people have done well with a small business that they love. If your teen is curious about creating their own project, whether it is a micro-business, small business, or promoting awareness around a certain cause, then this meetup is for your family. We’ll encourage and introduce your teen …

Have you had those days where you want to pull out your hair after attempting to get your child to sit down and complete a task? Maybe other parents just do not understand and are quick to judge your means of discipline. Have you been to a doctor who just discusses your child's symptoms instead of telling you about his/her underlying brain imbalance? Are you frustrated with not having answers? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, this group is for you! This group is dedicated to t …

Dear Parents and Teachers, We bring together encouraging parents and enthusiastic Young Writers (ages 7-12) to share stories, exchange ideas, and grow creative writing skills in a fun and informal workshop setting. Our events include guest speakers (artists, writers, photographers, etc.), games, field trips and both one-time workshops and writing workshop series. Of course, we're always looking for new ideas to inspire creative writing within our community. If you have any questions, then please …

Hi there I'm Jill and I am a professional organizer and feng shui consultatant. I decieded to start this meetup because I am genuinly concerned and want to help with childrens environments. The purpose of this group is to have idea sounding board or help and clairification for busy families,parents,teachers, or caregivers to help create a more organized harmonious environment. Who should join is anybody that is interested in childrens environments! =)

Welcome to Bay Area Attached Families! Our community is focused on attachment parenting, gentle discipline and natural family living. This group's goals are to: come together and support one another in a community of like-minded families provide a community of knowledgeable, resourceful people to help one another learn and grow enable our kids to play with other children who are being raised in a gentle/attached environment enjoy time with other parents who have an interest in thoughtful, …

This is a group aimed at bringing together parents and caregivers of a child or teen with special needs. I hope to create a supportive environment where parents feel comfortable both sharing resources and looking at ways in which to find balance in the other facets of life. I plan to invite guest speakers to discuss community resources relevant to the members and am very excited to work with members' feedback for subsequent meetups.

A meetup group designed to bring together SF Bay Area fathers whose parental rights are threatened or dysfunctional with the goal of exchanging advice, offering support, and ideally finding a path to fix the problems. This group is for single fathers, divorced fathers, and any father experiencing parental alienation and other challenges. Currently the settings allow anyone in the group who wants to organize a meetup to be able do so. Anyone who has a particular issue to discuss or question to po …

Hi Everyone! This one's for the Bizy Mama's & Dada's out there who would love to enjoy each! If you're like me, you have awesome kids who LOVE to have fun! :) I'm a "Mama Love" of 3 kids ages, 8, 5 and 3! My husband and I haven't been on a date.. since.. well... I can't remember! And I'm sure a lot of parents are going through the same thing :). What if we could all SAVE MONEY by flip flopping with childcare??:) Thus, if you'd like to go out on a date night, I could watch your kids and visa vers …

I'm a stay-at-home Paleo mom who loves to cook and keep active, and I'm looking to meet other parents in the area. Are you a parent or parent-to-be interested in following a Paleo or primal lifestyle? Or maybe you don't know what Paleo is, but you want to learn more? Let's get together for picnics, cooking demos, hikes and anything else where we can explore healthy eating!

Welcome all! We are a fun social group for 1st time moms and dads in the Peninsula/South Bay area who want to come together to make lasting friendships with other new moms and dads. During this exciting, fun and life-changing time in our lives, it's nice to to be with others who are in the same boat with whom we can get advice from, give support to and share a laugh with. We have a few simple criteria for membership: 1) Your first child was born between April 2011 and April 2012 2) Your family l …

Blossom Birth is a non-profit education and resource center that provides parents and birth professionals with a holistic, non-judgmental view of pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenting. Through classes, workshops, support groups, and accessibility to community resources, Blossom strives to support and inform expectant and new parents to raise healthy, secure children- making our community strong now and into the future.

I started this group to create a connection for young moms in the San Francisco Bay Area. If you have young child(ren) and you want more ties in your life to people who relate to your story then this is for you. My aim for this group is for young moms and their children to be able to come together and just hang out, have play dates & some mom's nights out. I want to bring together all of us young mamas who share the common cause of raising our kids the best way we can while still being young spu …

I am a licensed Zumba Instructor. Teaching Zumba is my passion. Join me for some real fun and fitness! Men and women...It doesn't matter if you don't know how to dance, if you are not coordinated, if you are shy...you will have FUN and a great workout! First class is FREE! $11.00/class. Punch cards available for 10 classes ($9.00/class).

If you live in Silicon Valley and your child is between 3- 6 years old without a sibling, let's get together for affordable activities in our neighborhood, such as having picnics at neighborhood parks and play dates in our homes. We can also have events such as moms night-out, movies, dinner… and anything else that looks like fun.”

This group is for moms who are interested in living a more a "green" lifestyle. Share ideas and learn more about everything from sustainable food choices, safe baby and kid products, green home remodeling, organic and native gardening, hiking and camping ideas, car choices, and more. Everyone is welcome- those who already have taken steps towards greener living along with those who just want to learn more. Connect and meet new friends in a fun, non-judgmental atmosphere. We can do moms nights ou …

If you are a divergent thinker that has ever been labeled (clinically or by family and friends) as ADHD/ADD, and If you’re ready for a change, this is the group for you. We have some rock solid new habits and strategies to take your life and business to the next level. Our vision is to see you living your life on your terms, doing what you love and do best. We believe that you have a mighty purpose and all the gifts, talents and resources to help you live that purpose. If you're not sure what th …

I'm a first time Mom to Be and was looking for other Mom to Be and Moms in the Peninsula interested to get together. Also some friends that are currently planning in getting pregnant will be joining us. We live in Redwood Shores but can plan some get together in cities around the Peninsula. Hope to see you soon and share your experiences and tips!

This is an experimental subset of the Bay Area Quantified Self Show&Tell meetup group. It's QS in the valley - an eclectic exploration of self-tracking - geotracking, life-logging, DNA sequencing, etc. - to gain more knowledge about yourself.  If you have a self-tracking story to share or want to come and learn and be inspired, join us! Topics include, but are not limited to: • Aging in Place Technology • Behavior change and monitoring • Caregiving of digital patients • Chemical Body Load Counts …

Welcome to the meetup site for Divorce and Relationship Recovery at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church (address and map). We offer this free program as a service to our community. In operation for over 30 years, it has an outstanding reputation as one of the best divorce support resources in the Bay Area. Divorce and Relationship Recovery (DR) is a safe place to heal your heart and to find support after experiencing a difficult divorce or the breakup of a significant relationship.  The trauma of a b …

A playgroup isn't much fun if the playmates don't read the same books, watch the same cartoons, or have the same "old-country" grandparents. Let's see who's around, meet a few times on a weekend, and go from there!

Organizing play days for kids, clinics for parents and coaches and local ladders and tournaments. A good way to get your year started on a positive note against the weight gaining inches. Red and Orange ball tournaments for the kids, fund raisers and social organized tournaments for adults like, labor day, independence day, turkey day and veterans day. An annual Open tournament for the competitive player. Singles, doubles or mixed, we'll match you in your desired rating.

Startups working on cool stuff and not-so-cool stuff for families, kids, moms, dads, parents, grandparents..... co-hosted by ActivityHero and 500 Startups Monthly meetups with panel discussions and networking.

How will a Toastmasters club benefit you? Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. Whether you are a professional, student, stay-at-home parent or retiree, Toastmasters is the most efficient, enjoyable and affordable way of gaining great communication skills. By learning to effectively formulate and express your ideas, you open an entirely new world of possibilities. You’ll be more persuasive and confident when giving prese …

Are you missing out on the most important relationship in your life? It’s not the relationship with your significant other, your parents, or your children… it’s the relationship with yourself! Do you ever criticize, judge, or ignore yourself? When you treat yourself with disrespect, all other aspects of your life suffer: Your relationships with others, your career, and your personal life. Join us for practical and engaging workshops and discussions, where you will be able to heal the wounded rel …

Join us in our quest to embrace living slowly and intentionally. We are a group of men and women who are striving to reduce our consumption/consumerism and increase our domestic skills. Whether you are an aspiring radical homemaker or already practice domestic arts, join us for knitting, sewing, quilting, natural dyeing, soapmaking, cooking from scratch, gardening, canning, creating herbal remedies for your family and much more. Bring an open mind and a snack to share as we learn from each other …

This is a group for anyone who has, wants, is thinking about adopting, or used to have a cat. If you HAVE a cat, perhaps you'd like to discuss veterinary care with other feline parents. If you are thinking about adopting a cat, you might want to talk to others about where they got their four-legged friend. If you used to have a cat, aren't ready for a new one, but still want to enjoy the company, a meetup with cat families might be ideal. This also goes for anyone who wants a cat, though circums …

This is a group for 1st time moms and dads living on the Peninsula who want to come together and explore this new chapter in life with other new moms and dads. Let's be honest, finding and making friends is not as easy as it was on the playground years ago. Wouldn't it be nice to surround yourself with some friends that know what the heck you are going through? Notes/Criteria: 1. My wife and are starting this not knowing what to expect so be patient :) 2. Your child should be born 8/2012-4/2013 …