SPiN (Single Parents in Northern VA) and SNAP Single, Non-traditional, and Alternative Parents We are the group formerly known as SPiN (Single Parents in Northern VA) but we have expanded to include all non-traditional families. We are the MOST ACTIVE and child-centered group of ("single") parents in the area! And we were featured in the Washington Post! BEFORE clicking to join us, please read our About Us Page as it will answer every question that you may have.  http://singleparents.meetup. …

This group began because single parents can give each other much needed company and support.  Also, this is a great opportunity for our children to make life long friends. The purpose of this group is for single parents in Reston and the surrounding areas to have a local group to socialize with. Any single parent in our area is most welcome to join. Most of the activities will be geared toward elementary and middle school-aged children. Of course parents of babies/teens are always welcome.

This group was started by a concerned parent of a teenager. The purpose of this group is to raise awareness of this growing epidemic and to find answers for parents and teens who may be going through these growing pains. I encourage anyone who has a child to participate in our meetings, so that we can support each other and our chidren who may be silently suffering. This is a pilot for something even bigger, so come out and share your insight and support, so that we can begin to break the cycle …

This group is for families from DC, MD, VA area, striving to build peacemaking, nonviolent conflict resolution, empathy building and compassionate expression skills for and with our children. You have probably learned from many teachers and approaches and your main intention is to raise children to be peacemakers in the world and starting with ourselves at home. We organize playdates, 'moms and dads cafés', social gathering, classes and workshops that draw on the work of Marshall Rosenberg, PhD. …

This meetup/support group is for minority mothers who have been blessed with the honor of raising special needs kids.   I have two sons, My oldest Cameron is 10 and was diagnosed with PPD-NOS in 2007 on the autism spectrum. My youngest son is 6 named Marselles and he has a rare disease called eosinophilic esphaghitis.. One day on Amazon I was ordering books on ABA therapy and I typed in Minority Parents of Special Needs Kids parenting books, nothing came up, i kept searching and again nothing ca …

Meetup to discuss, promote, and practice parenting skills. Friendly support for parents of young children with our community service classes. These classes help parents with a variety of different topics such as Effective Discipline, Potty Training Made Easy and all of the usual opportunities that parents face daily with their little walking miracles! check out www.parentuniversity.net for the latest schedule of classes. (n/c!)

This group was started by two therapists/coaches, Ginny Inglese and Rachel Bailey, who are also parents. In our professional lives, we have over 30 years of combined experience working with hundreds of parents (and non-parents!). Every day we help parents, adolescents, couples, and families deal with issues such as low self-esteem, eating disorders, bullying, academic difficulties, and other stressful situations. Throughout this process, many parents have recognized that in order to help their e …

This group is designed to provide a way for parents living in or near Parkfairfax Virginia to share ideas, meet other parents, and host activities.   The group is collaborative and all members are encouraged to post events and share ideas. We currently meet monthly on Sunday afternoons and also have monthly walks as well.  

SPOTR is a group of single parents who enjoy active lifestyles both with and without their children. But as single parents we all face challenges in finding the time away from our children to pursue our passions for running and physical activity. SPOTRs support one another in these pursuits by providing encouragement and child care sharing to its members. Whether you're looking to get out for a short run or if you want to train for a marathon let a SPOTR help you.

Most of us 1st and 2nd generation parents in our 20's, 30's and 40's wish to raise our kids within the Indian culture, like our parents tried to do with us. What better way to do this than to socialize with other like minded parents so our kids can be in their cultural surroundings with similar backgrounds, language, food and festivals! If you have young kids or you are about to become a new parent, then lets meet up and create a good group of friends for our kids and ourselves!  We'll share our …

… It is also a chance for parents to build friendships and discuss the joys and unique issues of raising an only child. Lets arrange Weekend Playdates. Pair up for kids entertainment. We can extend as for as Travel destinations (school break vacations).

I have yet to find an active group of single Muslim parents in the DC area who meet regularly and do activities with their children, so I figured I just need to start my own group!

A group for parents, who have kids with asthma and food allergies. A place where we can exchange ideas, as well as get our children to meet others like them. It can be hard sometimes with asthma and food allergies. I want our kids to know that it is ok and that there are ways to work around them. I also want it to be a place where parents can meet others in the same situations and learn from each other.

Just because you have a baby doesnt mean you want to stay home all the time! This group welcomes parents in the Del Ray (and surrounding) neighborhoods who are looking to meet other couples with young children. We will plan dinners outdoors and at family friendly (but not lame!) restaurants, park and picnic playdates, museums, ice cream nights as well as some wine nights :)

We are a group of married, divorced and single parents or guardians within the DC Metro Area looking to meetup with the kids in a variety of settings: nature centers, sporting events, festivals, playgrounds, museums, etc.  Let's get together and make these great years with the kids even better!  It's fun and free.

Do you have a toddler who gets up a lot earlier on weekends than you'd like? Around 5 or 5:30 every Saturday and Sunday? Us too--and we'd like to meet other parents with toddlers who start their days early. When the weather is warmer and the sun rises earlier, we'll meet up at local playgrounds. Until then, we can meet for breakfast and brainstorm other ways to keep the kids active while the rest of our family is asleep. We'd also be interested in meetups later in the day... for those of you who …