This is a group for parents who have suffered or are suffering some degree of parental alienation, parental alienation syndrome (PAS), or hostile aggressive parenting (HAP) in high conflict divorce. The purpose of the group is to meet and share resources, support, and hope. Parents who are struggling with adversarial child custody cases are also welcome to join. This is not a group for meeting singles or for obtaining legal advice. It is a place to find solace with others who know the pain of a …

Are you a new or expecting parent in Metro West/Boston? The Parenting 101 - Metro West/Boston MeetUp Group is a forum for new and expecting parents for support, friendship and family fun! Meet-ups include sampler classes such as fitness classes, nutrition, photography, babywearing, baby sign language, group discussions, social outings and more! Meetup membership is FREE, and all parents-to-be and parents of babies, toddler and preschool children living in Metro West/Boston are welcome!

… We are here to help.  Parents Without Partners is a National organization with local chapters providing annual membership.   To become a member attend an orientation, complete the application along with a check or cash for the annual dues.  New members receive a house party pass (valued at $5) and a membership card issued from the International office. More info at www.pwp817.com/single-parent/. You will have the opportunity to meet sympathetic and understanding men and women within our chapter …

We are a group of single parents of adopted children who enjoy getting together and having some fun with one another and our children. Whether domestic, international, or foster adopt, we want to bring our children together and celebrate the miracle of how families can be formed.  This group is accepting of all single adoptive parents as well as anyone in the home study or waiting phase of the process. This group is designed as a safe place for all single adoptive parents to share their unique j …

We are a group of vibrant single parents located in the Metrowest area. We live in the Metrowest Area, but we venture out to many different places with and without the kids: playgroups, dinners, shows, movies, museums, sporting events, beaches – you name it we either have been there or are going there in a very near future. We are also a group of friends that understand every day challenges of being a single parent. No matter if you have been doing single parenting for a while or just started -- …

This group is for ALL moms/dads/care givers, etc. who are practicing or interested in attachment parenting, co-sleeping, extended breastfeeding, elimination communication and/or other similar ideas of parenting. I just moved to Berlin, MA with my husband and daughter (born 12/2009). We live in a co-housing community that has a big common house with a kids room, pool, etc. which would be a perfect location for a monthly get together. We are looking forward to making new friends!

The purpose of the group is to provide support for parents whose kids have multiple needs and many acronyms (ASD, PDD-NOS, NVLD, HFA, SI, ADHD, etc.,!) I know there are other parents like me whose children need multiple therapies, appointments, school accommodations, parent-created behavior plans, and super-hero advocates in their parents. It is exhausting, overwhelming, and often isolating. I hope we can share resources and support, and have a little fun while we're at it. Feel free to e-mail m …

Hi there!   Its really tough when you have a kiddo diagnosed with Autism or a Special Need of some sort to put yourself out there and do things that parents with NT kids do. Im not pitting folks against each other, the overall experience is just different. We get the stares, the "How could that parent let that child get AWAY with that!" sort of feedback at malls, parks, playgrounds. . .just walking around.   I am proposing a group thats only semi organized since many of us live in a life thats f …

TeenLife.com is an amazing resource for parents with older children 12-19. I started the site when I moved to Boston with my family, including two boys who were in 6th and 8th grade at the time. All of the parenting resources I found were geared to families with younger children. One snowy winter, I began researching local summer programs at my kitchen table and the rest is history. Today, TeenLife Media features more than 4500 local, national and international listings, including summer program …

This group is for anyone with kids 0-5, looking to get together on Fridays from 10 to 12 to make friends and have fun! We'll switch up locations but having the set routine will let our kids develop real friendships and a sense of community they don't automatically have until they go to school. We also have periodic home meetups that members can schedule for days/times that work for them, and there is no commitment to hosting one if you attend one. This group is for parents that want to try to co …

Do you have a daughter under 2 years old? This group is for families with a little princess. My husband and I are new to the area and hope to meet other parents of little girls (our daughter is 14 months). We live in Natick and both work in Wellesley.

This group is for parents (or caregivers) of children who would like to learn more about how to obtain appropriate special education services for their children. It is an opportunity to share experiences and insights, to form alliances with other parents, and to explore creative new ways of advocating for our children. This group is led by a Special Education Attorney/Advocate who is a parent of a child with an autism spectrum disorder and a child with ADHD. All parents are welcome to join, even …

Meet other local gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans people who are raising children. Celebrate our families - the ways we are similar to other families and the ways we are unique. For more LGBT parenting links, please visit Fenway Health LGBT Family and Parenting Services.

… The average age of our kids is 6-7 but we would be happy to have more kids and parents join.  We do talk and get together so please join us if you are interested!  ( we are happy to have parents of bio girls join too, but so far we have bio boys/parents in the group)  Carol  

Being a working parent is pretty demanding. This group is a way to have family time and social time at the same time. Join us! We want to know about you, your family, your work. All parents are welcome.    

This group is for LGBT parents (and allies) and their kids living in the general South Shore area to connect, build friendships, and have fun! We can plan outtings to some of the great local parks, museums, zoos and the like, along with playgroups and coffee/lunch breaks. Please feel free to post ideas for meet ups!