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 …

For All Ages: Learn swordsmanship, fencing, Kendo, German Longsword and many other styles of sword arts at Guard Up! Family Swordsmanship in Burlington, MA. Sick of treadmills and aerobics? Burn calories, beat stress and have fun doing something active that is also intellectually stimulating (fencing is often referred to as "Physical Chess"). Weekly classes as well as monthly events open to the public. Birthday parties, corporate retreats and summer camps are also offered. Most necessary equipm …

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 …

Mindful Families Encouraging parents to be mindful within ourselves, our families, the North Shore community and the greater environment through: - emotional support and encouragement -learning opportunities with emphasis on holistic health, natural parenting, and environmental consciousness - local resources to help put the lifestyle into action - community building and outreach opportunities Our calendar includes a wide range of events for all members of the family such as play groups, hikes, …

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 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 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.

Welcome Single Parents, Parents Without Partners (PWP) is an international, nonprofit, organization devoted to the welfare and interests of single parents and their children. PWP provides single parents and their children with the opportunity for enhancing personal growth, self-confidence, and sensitivity towards others by offering an environment of friendship, support, and exchange of ideas. We do this through our programs involving a variety of family and parent educational activities and soc …

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 …

This is a group for local folks to explore the world of baby/child wearing together. The purpose of this group is to share knowledge and experiences to help make our lives easier. Those who are interested can bring their carriers to meetings for other people to try on, swap, buy or just see how they work. Anyone is welcomed to join this group! Birth parents, adoptive parents, prospective parents, child care providers, family members welcomed! All types of families are welcomed! Check out our web …

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. The group was founded in Lowell, MA, but has members in many surrounding areas throughout Metro West and the North Shore. Most meetups are usually within a half-hour drive from Lowell. Feel free to host an …

It is always great to meet moms on the same page, especially when you're a natural mom! When I moved back to MA after some time in NV for my husband's job, I found myself loving my suburban mom life in beautiful New England but without enough mom friends to enjoy it with me! Now this group has grown into a wonderful group of women and kids! Many of us bond over breastfeeding, full term breastfeeding, local/organic food, baby-led solids, cloth diapers, peaceful/attachment parenting, natural/home …

Pathways Connect NorthShore is an informal get together of "like minded, holistic" parents, pregnant women, children and ALL who are interested in connecting with other likeminded people. Topics range from conscious living choices such as prenatal care, breastfeeding, healthy diets, complimentary alternative medicine, and compassionate parenting. Pathways Connect NorthShore is a monthly gathering for ALL to support each other in our conscious choices for family wellness. Using Pathways magazine …

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!

We are excited to announce the hosting of Pathways Connect Gathering Groups in our office! Pathways Connect is a nonprofit, educational, wellness program and is free to parents. Pathways Connect offers us a community to support each other in our conscious choices for family wellness. Using Pathways magazine as a springboard for topics, we will discuss each new quarterly issue’s articles at our Gathering Groups. Our Pathways Connect Gathering Groups Offer: Trustworthy and current information from …

This is a group for parents of tweens and teens. Anyone interested in attending trips like bead crafting, movies, and day trips should check this group out. I'm starting this group in hopes of making new friends for my twelve year old daughter, as well as myself. Aside from activities with the kids, I am hoping to do things like wine tastings or other adult centered activities. Any other ideas are welcome. Looking forward to meeting you!

Fun, educational, empowering, and rewarding! We’re all about eating healthier foods, consuming healthier products, caring for our health (and healing ourselves) using the most natural means possible, and finding the solutions to perplexing issues that we have for, some strange reason, thought were normal, but now on second thought think, maybe, just maybe, there is a better way. We will build upon Open Minded Information exchange that will enhance the world around us for our kids, our personal s …

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.

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.