This Meetup is for parents in theSilicon Valley 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 ... no matter what. Based on the book "Wear Clean Underwear! A Fast, Fun, Friendly - and Essential - Guide to Legal Planning for Busy Parents" this is where parents can get the information they need as easily as possible. If you have not already named legal guardians for you …

Do you find yourself filled with anxiety and dread at the thought of the kids arriving for the weekend? Do you feel like a stranger in your own home? Have you thought to yourself, “if those were MY kids...!”? If so, then this group is for you. This group is for step-parents and partners of those with children and we’re here to lend support to those of you who find yourselves in the most challenging situation of your lives: being a step-parent. The ultimate goal of this group is to provide a p …

Overwhelmed! How To Turn Your child with Special Needs Into A Great Gift Who this event is for, is for loving Bay Area Parents of special needs kids. Perhaps its Autism, Down syndrome, MS, adhd, md or cerebral palsy to name a few... Parents think that when you have a child with special needs that your life is over. I know I did! But really it’s an opportunity for a new awakening. My name is Baruch Vargas and I have a child who is 10 years old who has Down syndrome. Have you ever felt alone …

This meetup group is for parents and parents-to-be who want to take a more natural approach to parenting. If you trust that nature is intrinsically intelligent, and are trying your best to live in harmony with it, then this group is for you. Our goal is to create a supportive community of parents who share similar philosophies and therefore similar challenges, questions and insights. We also want to provide information about new scientific research on the subjects of: - Birth - Attachment Parent …

"Mingle, Eat, Drink, & Be Merry...and your kids too!" That's right- kids are welcome in this group of fun single parents. This group is for those that are looking for a group for single parents and kids. Who are also yearning for something a little different...not your typical single parent play date. Think "play date for single parents..with a kick!" Expect to go to wine tastings- in a very appropriate family friendly environment ofcourse. We will have parties in venues with dinner and dancing! …

We are pleased to extend an invitation to you to join Parents Without Partners International, Inc., (PWP) the premier not-for-profit organization that focuses on social, educational and issues-advocacy needs of single parents worldwide. Whether divorced, separated, widowed, or never married, PWP provides a myriad of social and educational activities for parents and children from all walks of life. We welcome you to review the unique benefits PWP has to offer. In order to join our group, we requ …

A culturally-diverse coalition, Active Single Parents group is composed of representatives of single parents that went through a separation/divorce, parents of adoptive children, parents of children coming from different families, single parents that found partners in other single parents groups, etc. For our group is critical to consider varied opinions or beliefs within a certain culture. Two people do not have the same opinions because they are both native Americans or from the same culture. …

Welcome! Thank you for checking out my group! I started this single parents group to meet other single parents that have similar aged children. I currently belong to other single parents groups, but the ages of the children tend to be older and so do the activities. I can't stay at home for long periods of time, plus I am always trying new fun things to do with my son around the Peninsula and San Francisco and would love company. My goal for this club is mutual support, friendship and above all, …

Welcome to the Bay Area Desi Single Parents & Single Agains (iBASPSA) Meetup! We started as group for Bay Area Desi Single Parents and their kids (iBASP). With growing popularity and requests for membership from divorcees without kids, we decided to open up group to Desi Divorcees without kids too. No age restrictions either! To become a member there’s 3 basic requirements to be member of the group: You must be a “Desi”, i.e. of Indian origin. You must be local, i.e. a resident of San Francis …

Are your kids not minding what you say enough of the time? Not listening? Do you ever struggle with how to discipline? Would you like to be able to inspire good behavior while stopping bad behavior? Are there problems that you have struggled to solve and have not found a good solution for yet? Would you like support and community around parenting? If you resonate with any of these, then this group is for you. You dont have to live in the Bay Area to join this parenting group either, some meetup …

This is a group for anyone wanting to gain support and improve their parenting skills. I am a parent, former elementary school teacher, certified Positive Discipline Coach and Marriage and Family Therapist Intern (#62478). I run an ongoing parenting support group sponsored by the Process Therapy Institute in Los Gatos. Anyone is allowed to participate, but it is geared towards people that take the 7-week Positive Discipline Class I offer. Next Class begins April 17th at 6:30 and meets every Tues …

This group is a safe venue for parents and children who embrace a Unitarian Universalist philosophy to connect. The group was formed by parents in the First Unitarian Church of San Jose (http://sanjoseuu.org) who wanted an easy way to get to know like-minded parents. The philosophy of the church, and the Unitarians of this group, is love. Parents belonging to this group have many different lifestyles and beliefs, but we are united in our commitment to acceptance of each other and our children. Y …

This group is for parents (not just the moms!) with babies born between May 2012 and May 2013 (+/- a month).  The date range for the group is so our kids are close in age, which makes activity planning a little easier (as well as advice sharing since we are all going through similar challenges). We welcome both working and stay-at-home parents, so have events during the weekday, on weekends and in the evenings. Are you an active person looking for an active group of supportive parents?  Join us! …

Did you know there are over 40,000 Disney Princess products being marketed to kids today? Does this notion make you uneasy? We are a network of concerned parents who refuse to buy into today's media-saturated, commercialized version of childhood. Let's get together and create a community that helps our kids grow up with multiple definitions of what it means to be a girl or boy with their creativity, compassion,  and self-esteem in tact. Join us for unstructured play groups, parenting discussions …

This Meet up brings you interesting workshops and programs that help in not only making our task of parenting more fun, but also help us get a more holistic approach to parenting. The main philosophy behind it is - Happy Parents = Happy Children. Programs that help reduce stress and give insights into our children's mind will be conducted.

Join us and join in the fun! Host a group in your neighborhood! Set up a playdate with other families at the parK! Have a game night for your child and other families at a local restaurant! All you need to do is schedule an event with the details, place, etc.  PHP will then approve it and your set. Meetup.com does most of the work of inviting and reminding people. Be sure to be specific about your target group in the title. Parents Helping Parents (PHP) strives to improve the quality of life f …