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.

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 …

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 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

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 full of fun, friendly and supportive parents, with lots of great kids! We do tons of activities and accept parents of all types. Want to learn more? Read the "About Us" section under "Pages". Hope you'll join us!

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.

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.

Are you looking to find other parents (or parents to be) that share your love of the natural world? With so much happening around us, this group is for those who would like to slow down and unwind with others to socialize while sharing a passion for exploration and curiosity. Activities include taking our children (or ourselves with children to be) out into nature and our communities to play and explore through our loving guidance, meeting on location twice to three times a month. Picnicking at …

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 …

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!

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.

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.

We are a group of single parents living in and near Cambridge, MA - looking to socialize and take advantage of all the amenities of our fair city: coffee shops, parks and cool neighborhoods to explore.  There is so much to do with (and without) the kids and if you have an idea, let us know!

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.

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 …

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 …

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!

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, …

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 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 …

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 for people who live in Brookline : Parents, couples, and Professionals who want to meet new fellow community members and have some fun. I will be trying different gatherings, some will be parent based others will be for a mixed group. if you are looking to meet new people and you are a professional or parent who lives in Brookline I would love for you to be a part of this group. I am hoping that there will be enough interest to get a gathering a good mix of people and make some new …

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 …

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 …

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 …

I am a young mom of 6 who would love to meet other Jewish moms and dads. The goal of this group is to give each of us a chance to interact and socialize with other parents who have the same interests and goals. We are starting a Mommy and Me with a Jewish Twist. This program will incorporate songs, art, dance, movement, play time, exercise, mommy yoga, baby massage, parenting tips, stories and various sensory stimulation's. The goal of our program is to deepen our relationships with our bab …