The Parent Connection is a social and support group for moms, families and their young children. Members include stay-at-home and working parents throughout McHenry County. Forming and strengthening friendships between both parents and children is a priority. Members participate in playgroups, field trips and holiday parties sponsored by The Parent Connection. In addition, parents are able to socialize and help each other learn more about parenting techniques, discipline, child development, prob …

The mission of Jewish Single Parents Chicagoland will be for Single Jewish Parents in the Chicago area and their children to come together. The emphasis will be on all single jewish parents. Everyone is welcome. The group activities will evolve at the group grows. All suggestions will be welcomed.

After a short break, we will again accept new member applications. However, to maintain the intimacy that makes our group what it is, we are not planning to accept an abundance of new members. We mean this in the nicest way possible, and if you feel you would be actively engaged in PLOP, then we do want to meet you. When you complete your profile to apply to the group, please put some effort into it so that we see how much you care. If you find that the group is closed when you try to apply, che …

This group is for parents who put their kids first, but would also like to keep their sanity. While most "Meetups" in this group will be for kids, there will also be "Meetups" put together themed for the parents. In the latter Meetup, parents are still encouraged to bring their kids so they can play together. For example, we can put together a play date in which there is a poker game for the adults. Please bring your ideas to the table :). Overall the top goal here is to provide fun, exercise an …

Neighborhood Parents Network connects a diverse community of families with the resources they need to navigate parenting in the city. Expectant, new, and seasoned parents come to NPN to find what they need to tackle the everyday challenges of being a parent. Whether on-line or in-person, NPN makes it easy to find support, must-have information, and amazing city events. Connecting Chicago parents for more than 30 years! NPN is here for you - find your connections in your own neighborhood and with …

Our group exists for single parents AND their children. You must be a SINGLE parent. Single means divorced, widowed, or never married in the first place. We get together primarily for activities WITH our children. We may have adults-only events as well, but most of the events will be with the kids. We are NOT a dating group. We welcome you to join us! If you have ideas for meetups, please let us know. We welcome anyone in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.

Being a single parent isn't easy...having a group of friends in a similar situation can be a godsend, especially for those who do not know many others in the area. This is not a dating group, but instead a group who understands the special challenges (and joys!) that come with being a solo parent ... and who support one another and share our experiences. By "single" parent it doesn't mean you cannot be dating someone lol ... it does mean that you may be divorced, separated or otherwise caring fo …

Welcome! This group is designed to guide you in making most important life decisions and assist you in effortless conception, harmonious pregnancy, and raising healthy, creative and co-operative baby. Our goal is to help FUTURE MOMS to: Understand and eliminate barriers to your successful conception and pregnancy Resolve any previous relationship traumas, including childhood and relationship issues with parents and significant others that often present major barriers for successful conception, …

The Evanston Parents Meetup is for, you guessed it, parents in Evanston with kids from birth - 18 years of age. Some events will be free for everyone, some will have sliding-scale fees, and others will have set fees.  Some events will be for you on your own, for you with your kids, even some just for the kids!  You should join this group if you are interested in meeting other parents and spending time with your children learning new things and being active.

Check out The Parent Circle website for more information. http://www.theparentcircle.org or email us at info@theparentcircle.org Parents of infants and young children, would you like to: Get together in playgroups? Connect with other families? Have fun at parties and events? Join a babysitting co-op? Learn about child development & family topics? Work with others to promote a positive family experience in our community? Then join The Parent Circle! We are a non-profit social support organization …

Looking to start up a local playgroup for Moms who lean towards 'Attachment Parenting' - (see 8 principles http://www.attachmentparenting.org/principles/principles.php if not familiar :) Have attended Dupage County's AP group but looking for something local St. Charles/Geneva area - morning playgroup to meet every other week-ish? or weekly? for some adult conversation, support and chance for the kiddos to make some lasting friends, would lean towards free or inexpensive activities, natural setti …

Hello to all parents and caregivers! My vision for this group is for parents and their kids to meet, play (yes, parents too) and support each other. Play dates can be organized by age group (e.g. 9mos to 3yrs, 3yrs to 5yrs, 5yrs to 7yrs, ...). The types of support can be but not limited to: Parenting . Couples and marriage . Babysitting swap . Help with chores. If all this sounds like what you have been yearning for, my wife, kids and I look forward to meeting you!

This group is an affliate with the Chadd Organization. It is for parents of children with ADHD. Living with a child with ADHD is challenging, and parents can benefit  from mutual support and  information that can shape their expectations, knowledge, and thus guide advocacy for their children. We will educate, give tools and provide a sounding board for parents. We encourage parents to become familiar with the Chadd Organization and website at http://www.chadd.org/ The location of the meetings do …

We are a group of concerned parents commited to improving responsiveness to the needs of children of divorce and separation in Illinois.

The challenges and joys unique to a single parent are many. Lake County, IL PWP Chapter #247's mission is to provide a family oriented social outlet for single parents and our children. We are not a support group, but we do support each other in our common goal of raising healthy, happy and well adjusted children in our single parent families. To contact us, please go to our home page: http://pwplakecounty.org/ or call: PWP Hotline: (847) 817-5687 or Email: info@pwplakecounty.org

This is a peer to peer support group for parents and caregivers of ADD/ADHD children. We are here to provide validation, support, resources, and education to help each other and our children. This is a CHADD associated support group. CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a nationwide non-profit organization serving individuals with ADHD and their families. It was founded in 1987 in response to the frustration and sense of isolation experienced by parents an …