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.

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 …

A place for parents of SSKS pre-school aged children to discuss current events at SSKS, plan play groups, share ideas, and build a comaraderie to enrich our lives and our childrens, all with no pressure and full sincerity. As I find childrens outings that look interesting, I will post them. Feel free to add items you find as well.

Welcome to the Fulton River District Parent’s Network! Together with our sponsor, the Fulton River District Association (FRDA), we aim to bring neighborhood parents and kids together.  FRDA’s goal is to cultivate a world-class urban neighborhood and our goal is to help by making it an even more amazing place for parents and kids to live. Join us at a family friendly Meetup.  We’d love to meet you!

While there are groups in the Chicago area for Adults with Asperger's and for Parents of Kids on the Autism Spectrum, I couldn't find a group focused on Parents of Kids with Asperger's. There is so much variance among kids on the Spectrum, that I thought it would be great to meet parents dealing with the specific issues raised by Asperger's. The purpose of the group is to create a community where parents of "Aspies" can support one another and exchange ideas and opinions on everything from schoo …

This is a private group for parents of Young Mensans (under 18), and Mensa parents, located in the Chicago area. Note that Meetup limits membership to individuals who are at least 18 years of age, so children cannot join the group, but parents can. To join please send your Mensa Membership number, or your child's Mensa Membership number in a private message to the Meetup Organizer, and you must also submit a join request, but please DO NOT put the Mensa Membership Number or any other sensitive …

By choice, chance and circumstance I'm a parent of an only child! It's been challenging to find other parents who are in the same boat. My husband and I would love to introduce our son to other onlies and chat with other families who are thriving and surviving as a family of three.

Networking that works for you and your little ones! You remember the day, don’t you? They handed you your little bundle of joy and you knew your world would never be the same. A couple of months later you are taking a look at what used to be your reality and then it hits you – how on earth am I going to network like I used to? The answer… you never will. Oaklee’s Family Guide is proud to present Parent to Parent Business Networking! Professional structured networking with you and your ‘new norma …

All parents of City Garden Early Childhood Center are welcome to join this private meet up group. An important aspect of Waldorf education is community. In the words of Rudolf Steiner, "A healthy social life is found only, when in the mirror of each soul the whole community finds its reflection, and when in the whole community the virtue of each one is living". This group was created to provide parents at City Garden easy access to other families, school events, Waldorf educational opportunities …

Join me as we share stories of our boys who like dolls and wear pink! Whether you support it or are struggling with it, we will help each other to cope with walking the line between raising a child with a strong and non-conforming identity and dealing with the stares of strangers and pressures of society. I want to be a part of a group of parents who will listen and support one another.

The West Loop Families Meetup Group is a terrific resource for parents in the windy city. Through our group, you'll meet other local moms and dads and share the excitement and challenges of parenting. Join our group for friendship, parenting advice and tons of fun outings. We have all types of activities for the kiddos -- going to playgroups in individual homes, storytimes, parks, museums, zoos, indoor playgrounds, restaurants, holiday events and many other kid-friendly places around the city an …

There is a lot of information out there regarding your child's health. How do you know what to do and who to trust? This group is meant to serve as a resource for parents who want to raise a happy and healthy family without the use of drugs or surgery. There will be monthly educational workshops for parents on subjects such as: - Nutrition - Exercise - Vaccines Awareness - Natural Remedies and Supplementation - Healthy Recipes and Cooking Classes - Juicing and Smoothies - Autism /ADD/ADHD This g …

Infant Massage is a wonderful way to experience the way your baby communicates with you.  With nurturing touch you and your baby may feel more relaxed.  Research also shows that babies who are massaged: ~may sleep deeper and longer, ~spend more time active and alert for learning, ~increase bonding and attachments to their parents, ~ improve elimination HI!  I'm a infant massage educator in the process of becoming a certified instructor and orignially created this group for my certification proce …

Club MomMe is a social, educational and fitness community for to be moms and moms-to-be. Our focus is really on community. Becoming a mother is a journey that is unlike any other experience in life, and we want to welcome women into motherhood together, as a community. Basically we help women transition from me to MomMe! Club MomMe is designed to help women navigate this transition together through expectant parent dinners, new mom lunches, pre-natal and post-natal workouts, seminars, weekly pla …

Freethought Families of Chicago represent a local group of parents and families in the Chicagoland area with secular worldviews, humanist mindsets, and value science-based education. Those who wish to join us can look forward to regular family-friendly (and freethought-friendly) events and meetups around the area. Freethought Families of Chicago is affiliated with and run by the Chicago Freethought Project.

Do you live in Logan Square and have a toddler? Have you ever met other parents at the playground, but been unsure of how to take it to the next step? Then this group is for you! I created this group to develop a network of parents living in and around the Logan Square neighborhood. Our group will focus on creating playdates, building friendships and supporting families within our immediate community. Most events will include children, but we can certainly have some without! I would love to see …

Siamo un gruppo di mamme e bimbi che parlano italiano e inglese. Organizziamo "playdate" in citta', serate senza bimbi, e cene e eventi per tutte le famiglie nel week-end. Iscrivetevi al nostro gruppo per conoscere altre famiglie italiane e internazionali qui a Chicago, sono benvenute anche mamme che non parlano Italiano ma a cui non dispiace impararlo o sentirlo parlare. :) We're a group of Italian and American moms who speak Italian and English at home with their kids. We organize playdates ar …

We are a Chicago resource community for moms, dads and families passionate about conscious parenting, holistic health and sustainable living. We create events and projects to bring people together, educate, have fun and build lasting memories! We also have a new group called NATURE BABES: Inspired by being Earth lovers ourselves and reading the book "Last Child in the Woods" by Richard Louv, we have come to the conclusion: WE WANT TO GET OUTSIDE!  All year round; and not just to the playgrou …

This is a group for anyone involved in the Adoption Triad (Adoptees, Birthparents, Adoptive parents) who are looking for others to connect with other members of the Triad in the Chicago area. Illinois opened records in 2011 to anyone born after the year 1946. Anyone is welcome. We started this group to meet others in Chicago area who are effected by adoption. We look forward to meeting you. Brand new: Find us on facebook: Chicago Adoption Support Group.It is a private group

We are intended parents, or parents via egg donation, or surrogacy using egg donation to build are families.

Sharp Mamas' group is committed to bringing new and expectant parents the highest quality education, providing support and developing lasting friendships. We hold great social and educational events around Chicago where new mamas and mamas-to-be can have fun, make friends, and get practical, nonjudgmental prenatal and parenting education. Welcome to the Sharp Mamas family!

This is a group for single moms age 23-33. The reason I put an age restriction is so that we are all able to relate to one another, which is hard when there's a big age gap. My friend Angelia and I wanted to start a group for women like us, single moms, living in the city, who know how hard it is to raise a child on our own, financially, socially and emotionally. It doesn't matter if you are divorced, never married, if the dad is present or not, the purpose of this group is to provide a way for …

The Chicago Hip Mama Collective covers the spectrum of personalities, lifestyles, ages (mamas and kids), and neighborhoods. Many members make use of intuitive parenting techniques: extended breastfeeding, cloth diapering, child-led potty training, baby-wearing, and co-sleeping. We have a full calendar of events and a lively message board that supports our community's real-life cohesiveness. Participation is required. We are not just a meetup group for moms. We began as a refuge for admirers of …

This playgroup is for moms in the City as the majority of events, programs and playdates will be held in the city of Chicago. I decided to start this group to meet other Indian moms and kids in the city. Being a mom is amazing and of course its easy to relate to all moms and their experiences. But, sometimes, there are specific cultural experiences that would be nice to share with other moms/kids from the same background. The purpose of this group is to share parenting experiences, enjoy play da …

This is a group for individuals who have a BPD(Borderline Personality Disorder) parent or sibling (diagnosed or not) to come together and share their experiences, their lessons learned, offer support to one another and find community in this often misunderstood or unknown disorder. This is intended to be a judgement free zone that will help members reclaim their lives and their selves.  This is not a group for individuals struggling with BPD, only for family members of individuals with BPD. I al …

Are you easily overwhelmed by such things as bright lights, strong smells, coarse fabrics, or sirens nearby? Do you get rattled when you have a lot to do in a short amount of time? Do you make a point of avoiding violent movies and TV shows? Do you need to withdraw during busy days, into bed or a darkened room or some other place where you can have privacy and relief from the situation? Do you make it a high priority to arrange your life to avoid upsetting or overwhelming situations? Do you noti …

This meetup group is a parent based support group for parents of gifted children in the Chicago area. We meet bi-monthly in a member's home to discuss the challenges, questions, complexities, and exhilarations of parenting our gifted children. Our message board contains discussions about parenting gifted kids, enrichment opportunities for gifted kids in the Chicago area, discussions and planning about and for meetups and other gifted parenting seminars, and home schooling of gifted children. P …

If you're newly pregnant or a new mother in Chicago, the New Mom Network is the place for you. Please join us in our different adventures that offer the opportunity to meet other expecting and new moms, gather information, form friendships and build a network of resources and support that will positively impact you, your child and family. We look forward to welcoming you into our group.