No one understands the unique challenges and joys of single parenting like other single parents. That's why no matter how or why you became a single parent, Capital Area Single Parents (formerly Capital Area PWP...a chapter of Parents without Partners, Inc.) is for you. Capital Area Single Parents is a group of newly separated, divorced, widowed, adoptive, and remarried parents offering mutual support and social functions focused on life stages of single parents and their children.

Meet other local LGBT parents and wannabe parents and their families and allies. Discuss important topics, such as coming out to your children, handling your child's peer concerns, separation and/or divorce, school activism, playgroups, issues encountered in mostly straight neighborhoods, bridging the gap for kids, etc. Get together for regular social, fun, and informational events and activities. This group can be whatever we make it. Feel free to offer input and schedule events. Let's make thi …

THE IDEAL: "Children thrive with the active involvement of both parents. Children and parents should be encouraged to spend substantial time with each other regardless of the parents' present marital status. We recognize that absent issues of abuse, neglect or abandonment, social and government policy must be structured in such a way as to promote and maximize the opportunity of all parents to contribute to the social, emotional, intellectual, physical, moral and spiritual development of their …

Both moms and dads who are swimming against the mainstream parenting culture are welcome. Are you attachment parents? Interested in homeschooling or unschooling? Tired of all of the marketing to parents and children? Wanting to say goodbye to TV and plastic toys? Alternative Parenting of Durham is a community of parents who wish to approach parenting mindfully, respectfully questioning what others often take for granted. We believe in "education for life" and enjoy reading and learning about edu …

Being the full-time care giver for our children presents unique challenges. Full-time parenting groups in our area are mostly, if not exclusively, moms. We need a group where dads aren't the minority. This group gives an opportunity to share and talk about the unique challenges of being a dad. Kids of all ages are welcome. We hold weekly playgroups, primarily Tuesday morning and Thursday afternoon. as more members join and interest grows, we'll add additional playgroups at other times throughout …

This group is for open-minded parents interested in any (not necessarily all) aspects of Attachment Parenting, including: thoughtful preparation for parenthood, breastfeeding and child-led weaning, babywearing, co-sleeping, building a relationship with one’s child based on trust and respect, and positive/gentle discipline. And while many may also share interests in cloth diapering, elimination communication, child-led potty learning, alternative education options, natural family living and birth …

Triangle Interracial Families (TIF) is a group of families in the Triangle area of North Carolina that are interracial. Cities include: Raleigh, Apex, Holly Springs, Cary, Durham, Fuquay-Varina, Clayton, Hillsborough, Pittsboro, Chapel Hill, Knightdale, etc. This group is designed to offer support on-line and off for parents and their children in an interracial family. We would like to be as diverse as possible, all races are welcome! We welcome single and married parents. Families can consist …

A meetup group specifically designed for parents and kids in the Triangle area! Single parents, married couples, and just couples with children are welcome to join; all children of all ages are welcome! We are an active group with very active kids. Most of our events are kid oriented, but some adult only events will be planned. If you're interested in meeting new friends, playmates, and other parents, then this is the group for you! This is the ultimate in Raleigh - Durham - Cary - Apex - Chapel …

This is a time of transition for most. Learning a new role as a Step Parent, learning boundaries, learning from the experiences of those who went before us. This group is for the established Step Parent wanting to help, and the new Step Parent wanting to learn (like myself). I don't have all of the answers, but I am organized and resourceful and I will find the best answers for our group. I am looking for topic suggestions and presenters on given topics. We all need a little support from time to …

This group is for parents of children with sensory processing issues either due to autism or with out autism. My son is 9, and I have been dealing with SPD for over 7 years. I know there is a great group already out there, but they meet in Durham, and I would love something a little closer to home. If you are interested in sharing tips, information, ideas or just need someone to talk to once in a while, this is what I hope this group will become.

We are arranging this group for parents to find support through one another and to help link them to services that could be beneficial to their child.  Whether your child has a specific diagnosis (autism, Down syndrome, ADD/AHDH), has developmental or cognitive delays or you just have general concerns, this group could be for you.  We are a team of pediatric occupational therapists dedicated to children and their families.  Our goal is to provide a forum for parents to interact with and learn fr …

Everyone has something to say about parenting. But when we become a parent, what we realize is that we are our child’s best first teacher and we are the expert on our child. The GPS Local -Raleigh Community is a meet up group for parents that are interested in listening in to the http://GreatParentingShow.com - GPS- and then having a place to discuss and support one another on different parenting topics shared. Take what you need and leave the rest. The more you think about how stressful parenti …

We'd love to bring together parents and kids, married or single, of all ages. Our goal is to create new friendships for our kids and ourselves by staying active with our kids, getting out of the house and doing it in a social group setting (large or small). If you have kids 5 and under, want to get involved in more kid friendly activites while making new friends yourself than this is the group for you! I'm always on the lookout for fun, inexpensive or free things to do with the kiddos so we will …

Parents get together once a month to share the challenges of raising kids 5 through teens, and support each others. We'll be using Amy McCready's book, Positive Parenting, along with others as a guide. We'll all have an opportunity to "check in" and share our challenges and well as what works for us.

This group is designed for single parents to network and plan activities with other single parents and their families.

This is a group for anyone with young girls with aspergers that have so much to share with others but seem unable to effectively do so. It would be great to connect with parents and see if we can help our daughters find lasting friendships.

Note* This group is primarily for tween girls ages 10-13 but is open for younger girls ages 6 and up. Some activities will be only be available for tweens as they are appropriate for this age group only. Hello, I am a mom of a lovely tween-age daughter in the 6th grade. I am starting this group for "tween-agers" to network and build friendships with other tweens outside of school to have fun by participating in fun activities and social events. There will be activities that include both moms and …

This is a group created for those looking for a guided first experience, for parents and babies 12 months+, to explore in a prepared environment influenced by Montessori philosophy with a focus on child development. The goal is for you and your walking baby to come together in a beautiful space to learn, grow and be inspired.  There will be weekly topics of discussion related to your child's development during this stage from 12 months+. Hoping to create positive and supportive community experie …

Do you have an "aspie" girl - a daughter with aspergers/HFA - between the ages of 12-14 near the Triangle NC? Do you have challenges finding play dates for your daughter? Is it hard for your daughter to find and keep friends? Do you wish to talk to other parents that are raising aspie girls for support and sharing? There seems to be so much available for boys with HFA/Aspergers, but if you have a girl, then you know - well, it's just different!! Honestly, is there any more awkward age for girls …

IF YOU ANSWER YES TO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING, THEN THIS GROUP IS FOR YOU! Is your preschool-aged child at home most days and you wish for more academic and social instruction? Does your part-time preschooler attend daycare or school and you want them to experience more? Do you wish there was a more convienent location that provided awesome quality time with your children? Your Home??? Would you like for your preschooler to interact, learn and have fun with other kids? Would your preschooler enjoy c …

This group is for parents with teenage children(13-18). Lets get together encouraging one another and helping our teenagers to experience socializing with other teens. This would be in an effort to create an environment where they can have fun, build meaningful friendship with other teens, reduce boredom and allow us parents to enjoy quality time with them before they leave the nest.

This is a group for married couples in their 20's or 30's who have relocated here with kids 3yr or younger that are looking to meet other parents in the Triangle to do things with and possibly build long lasting friendships. I started this group because my husband and I are new to this area and we are looking to meet other couples with young children who are in a similar situation as us. We are hoping to have family outings, mom and dad dinner nights, play groups, ect. Look forward to meeting ev …

Single Parents Of Raleigh Durham "Support Group", is a new group that I have developed out of a horrible situation I found myself in. Recently driving myself to and being in the Emergency Room alone 3X, made me realize that some things about being a single parent; without extended family or friends is really hard. 1. The staff asked me after heavy medications and a procedure if I had a ride home. I did not!!!! and no one to call!!!!. I had to wait till the morphine wore off, then drive myself to …

This group is for all parents of young children looking to meet other like them. Most of the events will be scheduled in the daytime and will be mostly geared towards kids 2 and under. Activities will include stroller walks, park dates, moms night out, and anything else you can think of as this group has an open scheduling policy! If this sounds like fun then please join us! :)

Calling all Tween Aspergers boy parents... Are there times when you feel the need to scream "Oh my gosh!" at the top of your lungs? Wouldn't it be great to scream it in a room full of adults that respond with a deep knowing smile? If ever a group of children needed a village to raise them, it is our children. If ever a set of parents needed pulling back from the brink of madness, it's us! Let's get together to laugh, cry, share, nurture and possibly do stand-up comedy-honestly we probably have s …

This is a group for those whole live in the Preston area of Cary with kids under 3 years old that are looking to meet other young parents to do things with and possibly build long lasting friendships. Some bio information about us: My husband and I are 32 year old from Florida and relocated 2 years ago to NC.  We love to watch sports, grill out, cornhole, travel, wine, beer, go to the park, and just hangout. Now that we have an 11 month old daughter we have been staying home more often. We are l …

We moved our family of three to Cary from the Finger Lakes Region of NY in May 2012. We are gentle, attached, semi-crunchy parents to our amazing and active two year old daughter. After attending a few other mommy and me group meetups, I realized they were not a great fit.  We parent by instinct, practice co-sleeping, full term breastfeed, baby wear, avoid toxic products and plastic and eat a mostly whole, organic (when possible) unprocessed diet which are not mainstream and apparently these thi …

Parents on a budget is a FREE meet up event where parents can bring their children out for a fun game of kickball, baseball, or even arts and crafts for no cost at all to participate. Our goal is to keep our children active, even when we as parents may not always be able to spend hundreds of dollars on special services. Joining us for these fun filled events will offer occasional gatherings where your children can play and eat lunch while becoming socially active. This event is sponsored by KidZ …