We know it's not easy being a single parent. How do you face the challenge of bringing up your children alone? Or how do you learn to live apart from them? How do you get the information you need to solve parenting, financial, and legal problems? How do you rebuild a life that has seemingly come apart? And how do you do all of this alone? Learning to adjust to single parenting takes time and effort. For some of us this can be a period of crisis; for others, a turning point in life. We are here t …

A friendly group of parents who stay-at-home, work part-time, full-time of Belmont MA and nearby towns looking to organize fun play-dates to develop social skills and many more activities for babies thru K. Hopefully we can meet at various times to make more friends. Our babies learn through love & play and we the parents are their best resource. Suggestions for new event ideas are always welcome. Members are always welcome to host an event themselves in their homes or elsewhere. Just let the or …

We are a group of mothers, many of us SAH, who believe in the life-long benefits of Attachment Parenting, a term coined by pediatrician William Sears. http://www.askdrsears.com/html/10/T130300.asp We agree with API's mission to create strong, healthy emotional bonds between children and their parents. "API believes that Attachment Parenting (AP) practices fulfill a child's need for trust, empathy, and affection and will provide a foundation for a lifetime of healthy relationships." We welcome …

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.

Hello, I am the proud mother of a 4 year old boy who believes he is a girl. I understand this may be a permanent desire of his - it certainly does not appear to be a phase. He is having trouble adjusting at school as other children find his behavior odd. I am looking to start a group for similarly situated families who want an accepting social outlet for their children as well as personal support for themselves. 2012 update - We are currently a group of a few moms/families trying to support our …

This group is for parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders such as PDD, Aspergers, Autism, etc.  It is an opportunity to share experiences and insights, to form alliances with other parents, and to explore creative new ways of raising our kids. The group is led by a parent of a child with an autism spectrum disorder and a child with ADHD. All parents are welcome to join, even if unable to attend a meetup. Hope to see you at a Meetup soon! Best, Wayne

This group is open to all parents (single, married, etc) who are looking to meet other families interested in the same activities. I'm hoping to plan some great trips and activities such as skiing, hiking, camping, canoeing, etc. Most that we can share with our children! BTW this group is South Shore because I live on the South Shore. I'm sure that events will also be in other locations since a big interest here is travel. Please feel free to suggest meetups and let me know if there is any par …

Are you interested in meeting other Jewish families with young children in and around the area south of Braintree? Look no further … programs sponsored by the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston include Jewish holiday celebrations, parenting groups, mom’s night out, parent and child classes, story times and weekly drop-in meet-ups held in many locations south of Braintree. Members of this group are located as far south as Plymouth and include all the towns in between (Weymouth, Hingham, N …

This group is to serve the unique (and non-unique) needs of GLBT parents to support one another through sharing stories, advice, and encouragement. Whether you are a parent, considering parenthood or in the process of becoming a parent, this group is for you. As a lesbian mother of an adopted special-needs teenager and step-mom to my partner's three kids, I'm aware of the need for conversation and support. As a Unitarian Universalist minister, I am hoping to facilitate gatherings that provide t …

Are you a "mature" mother of a pre-school child who wants to connect with other moms? Do you feel the need to get out of the house, make new friends for yourself and find playmates for your kids? Then join us! Did you come of age during the Cold War and scandals like the Iran Contra affair? Did you spend hours watching MTV when all it showed were 24-hour music videos? Did you play with a Rubik's Cube or try to clear the last level of Pac Man? Did you ever have the hallmark "big hair?" Do you rem …

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!

Looking to meet other Jewish families with young children in the area south of Boston? You've found us! Programs sponsored by the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston include Jewish holiday celebrations, parenting groups, parent and child classes, story times, mom's night out events, and weekly drop-in meet-ups held in various locations in and around the Canton, Sharon, Stoughton, Easton, Mansfield, Randolph, Avon, Foxboro, Walpole, Brockton, Dedham, Westwood etc. The group is not a relig …

Our money?  Our child? .... Our decision! This meetup brings various people together to reclaim the right of parents to decide which school their child should attend. We awaken parents that it is their responsibility to guide their child's education  -- no other adult in the system understands their unique child better, or is more invested in their specific child's future.  This responsibility cannot be safely handed off to any other adult. We empower parents by educating them about the entire r …

This group is for parents (or caregivers) of children who would like to learn more about how to obtain appropriate special education services from other parents. 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. The group's leader parent of a child with an autism spectrum disorder and a child with ADHD. All parents are welcome to join, even if unable to attend a meetup. Hope to see you so …

Whether you are separated, divorced, widowed or single, North Shore Single Parents is a place for you and your children to meet up and make new friends! We are a diverse group that welcomes all single parent families, including LGTB. Join us for events for both adults and children.

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 ful …

Come meet-up and join our group of families raising/with young Jewish children, ages 0-5, in the Boston area (including Jamaica Plain, Back Bay and the South End). Opportunities include Jewish holiday celebrations, parenting groups, story times, Shabbat sing-alongs, and weekly drop-in meet-ups held in many locations in the Boston area and at Temple Israel of Boston. All of our programs for families raising/with young Jewish children are open to all – temple membership is not required. So whether …

After two years as a single mom, unable to connect with friends in a similar situation, I have decided to start a group dedicated to bringing single parents together. My goal for this group is to provide support for one another, share experiences, make new friends, and have some fun! If you are a single parent (or even if you were recently single but have found someone new/remarried) and you live on the South Shore, please consider joining this group. Please note that while I hope every single p …

We are a group of parents and individuals living in Newton who are concerned about the harmful health effects on children caused by leaf blowers. The pages exist for educational purposes and members are encouraged to add pertinent information to share with others. The discussion board exists for discussing steps that can be taken to help minimize health effects so as to better protect our children and the vulnerable in our population.

Social group for single parents and their kids. We will meet at least once a month at various venues or activities. Sometimes it more fun and easier to hangout with other single parent families.

Join us to connect with other parents and caregivers of children with special needs. We meet monthly for support and resource-sharing. Join us every third Thursday, from 7:30-9 pm at Bestsellers Cafe in Medford Square. Enjoy a coffee and spend some time with people who measure milestones a little differently.

This is a group for working parents with infants in the Stoneham area who are interested in playgroups for their young babies, as well as some adult socialization. We will have most meetups on evenings and weekends so that working parents are able to attend. I encourage new members to make suggestions for meetups as we work together to get this group up and running. Looking forward to meeting everyone!

This group is for anyone interested in activities for singles/ single parents looking to make friends and connect with others for themselves or children to engage in activities or playgroups or causes that hold meaning to their lives. I have started this group for exploring a spectrum of ideas, going to so many different places, identifying many opinions and enjoying many activities that are happening at least once a month, if not more in the time of our busy lives! Let us have fun, eat, talk, a …

This is a group for any parents of young children, newborn to a year. No specific agenda, just looking for a community of new parents to share support, ideas and fun. Let's get connected and figure out what works- hang-outs or possibly events... Let us know your thoughts!

Play dates, outings, and general activities with like minded parents. A zone for atheist parents and their children that is free and safe from the harms of religion. For the protection of our children, membership is not open to just anyone. We'd love to meet you, though, and include your family. If you are interested, please contact the organizer.

This is a group for any LGBT families to get together and make lasting friendships. It can feel lonely being the only gay family around, but in reality we are all over the place, we just need to find eachother. Our kids deserve friends that they can relate to, and so do we!

It's not easy raising children. It can be even more challenging if you are a divorced Dad that had chosen to be an integral part of your kids' lives. MDD is a meet up group devoted to helping Dads be better parents. Peers share experience, connect each other to important services and share friendship.

A support group for parents, especially moms, of Russian adopted children to share and learn more about the cultural, social, emotional and educational needs of our families.