Beginning with those in the TriCity area, I'm building support for soon-to-be and newer parents who want to get it "Right from the Start".

Meet other single parents for networking, interesting discussion, good humor, and general camaraderie. Join us if you are a fun, intelligent, responsible, single adult actively engaged in the thrills and throes of parenting. Events include both family and parents only oriented activities.

FAMILY LIFE CENTRAL  Where you get connected with other families, find practical tools to use in every day, real life situations and grow as a family and/or parent (Mom, Dad, married, single, divorced, stay-at-home, working, blended, etc.) through a variety of faith-based courses.   What will the courses be like? Each course will include a warm welcome, a delicious meal, an opportunity to meet others who face the same everyday challenges of life, and practical information and tools that are rele …

This group is set up for getting together in playgroup-type settings during the week, in Yorkville and the surrounding areas, so that the kids can play and the parents can share conversation. If you are a mom of a baby and/or young child/children and you are looking for daytime, LOCAL opportunities to play and socialize with other kids and moms, then this group is for you! We enjoy meeting in members' home for playdates and at parks and other local play-places! To keep our group safe, you must f …

We are a group of mainly first-time parents to children under 2. We are excited to develop friendships with other families in the area. Activities will include play dates, family get-togethers, mom/dad's night out, etc. We are open to any ideas to help make this group a great fit for you and your little one. We look forward to sharing this incredible journey with you!

… Most meetups are scheduled evenings and weekends so the entire family can attend, but we'll also schedule some throughout the week for those stay at home/work at home parents within the group or if you work a different schedule other than the normal 9-5.  After becoming a member, you can suggest meetup ideas or even add meetups to our calendar.  Please attend a public meetup before going to someone's house for a potluck or playdate.  We hope to meet new families and make some lasting friendships …

This is a play/support group for parents who have children with sensory issues,autism, aspergers, etc. I have found that it can be tough going through this as a parent and very confusing. I would love to meet other parents going through the same thing and give the kids a playgroup with buddies that are like them. This is a very laid back group, we do not judge or force any kind of advice on eachother, this is a place for comfort, play and new friendships.

… Occasionally, we might also have some group outings where the kids are invited out--so that non-custodial as well as parents with custody can mingle and have their children meet others in similar situations. Our activities include but are not limited to: dining out, dancing, karaoke, stopping into some local bars to grab a drink of beer or cocktail and chat, wine and cheese tasting, bowling, easy  hiking adventures, movies in the park and music/food festivals, etc. Mostly it's about cutting loos …

  Are you interested in becoming a part of a playgroup in the southwest suburbs? Getting out of the house with your little one(s)? Participating in fun, memorable trips and get togethers with other moms that can relate to you? I know I am! I am looking for other moms who would like to meet up with our young children at each others' homes, parks, plan "field trips" and make friends. There is no other bond like the one moms share. I am a 31 year old stay-at-home mom of three. This group is open to …

… Our work is made possible by the support and participation of our parents and their children. If you would like to come in and play in our free and fun playspace, then please join our group and let me know! Mom's can relax in the room while the kids play. Many bring a book or chat with other moms. We provide beverages (Water, soda, coffee, tea). As a way to show our appreciate for the children attending, each child receives a snack/small gift to take home. Your participation is what allows us to …

This group is geared towards parents who have toddlers or preschool aged children, however all are welcome.  We will do a variety of activities from play groups to parks and many child oriented activities in the Chicagoland area! There will also be Mom's Night Out and many more activities to fit everyone's interests.  Most meetups will be in the Joliet/Plainfield area but you are welcome regardless of location! This group is private and we want this group to be safe for our children and will do …

Our group is for those already homeschooling or curious about homeschooling young children from preK to about 3rd grade in the Plainfield/Joliet area. While the activities for the group are designed for early learners, older siblings are always welcome to attend. We provide unstructured social activity (park days and play dates) and field trips as well as some group learning activities. We also schedule occasional moms' nights, parents' date nights and family activity days. Our purpose is to mak …

Let's schedule a play date! Everyone needs to get out once in a while, that's why I started this group. Going to the park is fun, but it's better with a group! Once you are approved for this group, you will have the opportunity to attend and make your own meetups. Do you have a great idea for a meetup? Post it! Or if you want to schedule something, please email any of the organizers with the location/address, date, time, hosts, and details. This group was started to form bonds locally, so …

 Throughout my journey, I have realized how important that it is for an individual to find their own truth. I started this meetup to help others to receive their own intuitive and spiritual guidance and to better understand their own truth as it relates to their life and experience.-Diana Kushenbach (for adults and children-under 18 with a parent) Advanced Energy Healing and Clearing  Advanced Intuition Building Mediumship and Channeling and more! Healing for other Healers Diana is skilled in hi …

We are a diverse group of people with at least 5 things in common: 1. We all look back at our childhood and have GREAT memories about “good old-fashioned play”. 2. We all work a lot as adults – and spend lots of our time with technology (be it as parents, business people, or students). 3. We all believe that technology is cool and kids should learn how to use it – but kids should also have the chance to GET THEIR PLAY OUT (off-line) while they’re young, and still full of energy and ima …

Being a mom can be tough.  And it can be joy-filled.   And, without a doubt, being a mom is life-changing.  Some of us are just starting out as new moms, others are seasoned parents, and the rest of us fall somewhere in between.  We are moms who want to do more than just "get through these years".  We want to embrace them, revel in both their challenges and triumphs, and learn from them.  We want to grow... in our relationships with our children, with each other, and spiritually.  We want to sup …