new parents things and other things (for those with babies born in/close to nov 08 if poss...)

This group is for moms, dads and kiddos who want to meet other parents, babies and toddlers in the Midtown West neighborhood, including Hell's Kitchen, Clinton, the Garment District and beyond. Anyone with a baby or toddler that lives in the area is welcome to join us and get involved! We meet up in building playrooms, neighborhood parks, coffee spots and other venues, and also venture to other areas of the city for worthwhile child-friendly activities. All ages are welcome, as are parents who s …

Parents in Transition Consultants work together as one community towards the common goal of ensuring that parents learn to maintain a healthy parenting relationship. This is an open forum for parents and educators to meet and discuss developing strategies for raising children. These courses will help you in learning effective parenting skills, improve your relationships with your children and co-parent(s), and also reinforce appropriate behavior in others.

The NonCustodial Parent Community is dedicated to sharing experiences, strategies, and solutions, and to provide support for challenging bias and raise awareness about the issues families are facing every day.

This is a group for parents of young children in Brooklyn Heights to get together and do activities.

We want the community to get involved with this issue. Purpose is to join together to fight for changes to help foster youths and foster parents. Anyone can join; foster parents and adoptive parents, social workers, youths in foster care, community organizers, advocates, nonprofits professionals, grassroot organizations. We welcome anyone who wants to get involved to make changes. Advocacy requires both the will to confront injustice and the commitment to transform it. We fight for social justic …

NYC LGBTQQ Parents is a social network of Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Transgender, Queer and Questioning parents, parents-to-be and those exploring parenthood options in NYC. Our aim is to build community on and offline: sharing parenting information, resources and providing opportunities for our children and ourselves to meet other LGBTQQ families, couples and singles in our area. Straight parents who are co-parenting with LGBTQQ parents are also welcome. Cheers to creating community!

Hi, I want to do yoga in the park with other parents of newborns. I will bring my baby in his stroller, and will do yoga in the grass in washington square park. It would be GREAT to have a bunch of us there. People w/out newborns also welcome.. but please be accomodating of the babies, the tiredness of the parents, etc.

This is a meetup for people who work in the startup/entrepreneur/innovation/venture capital ecosystem and who are parents of young kids (pre-teen).  Many of us are also members of the New York Tech Meetup, Columbia Venture Community, etc.  We get together periodically so our kids can play together and so that we can meet one another. We envision some of our events will include: - visit to Sony Wonderland - visit to the Manhattan Children's Museum - visit to a Central Park playground We welcome …

The mission of the Gramercy School Parents and Friends Group is to provide a community where parents and guardians of children enrolled at the YAI Gramercy School can connect with each other, share resources and find support. This is a private group and information shared will not be made public. In addition to this online forum, we hold regular get-togethers so parents can meet in person. Please join us at one of our playdates, morning coffees or evening happy hours. This group also helps coord …

This group is for Russian-speaking parents of Jersey City and near-by areas who want to meet other families and foster a community where their children can socialize in Russian. Not only does this help achieve fluency, but it's also be a great way to connect with other Russian parents in the area and share useful information. We meet anywhere members choose- in the parks, during events, at people's homes, etc. Meetups include a variety of activities, ranging from just getting together on a playg …

Just had a baby or expecting one? This group is created for expectant and new parents to attend exclusive events and seminars led by Experts offering state of the art, first of its kind services to new parents from Mom to Moms Advisor Llc. If you are a expectant parent or a new parent who could have questions regarding new born care, finding a Nanny, milestones and development, please join.

Get together with parents who get it, for coffee and chat or commiserate even, and plan out fun things to do with or without the kids: movies, walks, hikes, picnics, whatever. *Our group will include family activities as well as parent-only time. Though we are based in NYC, we welcome all parents from all over the Tri-State Area. This group has recently been placed under new leadership so there will be a few changes coming in the near future as I work out the kinks. Please feel free to make this …

As a psychotherapist and parenting coach for children and teens with Aspergers, I've noticed that there aren't enough ways for parents to connect with one another, and get the expert support they need. The purpose of this group is to empower parents of children with Aspergers, NVLD and other Executive Functioning concerns to get the support they need, a community of like minded parents, and the guidance of an expert. If you are interested in connecting with other parents, guidance in the CSE pro …

Hello, parents or parents-to-be. Would you like to: * Meet with like-minded parents and fellow community members * Build social and health connections * Establish a supportive Community & Discussion Group * Nourish and expand your parenting options * Continue your personal growth to enable you to be the best parent you can be There are several fantastic play groups in Hoboken, which provide a very valuable resource for parents in town. But, where can you go to discuss the questions that arise ea …

This group is for women (or men) who parent in the attachment parenting persuasion and wish to connect with like-minded mamas (or papas). Or maybe you just wish to explore the topics below... either way! All are welcome! This is intended to be an informal gathering to connect on topics such as: Breastfeeding, baby-wearing, co-sleeping, child-led weaning, gentle parenting practices, non-violent communication, waldorf education, mindful parenting, etc.

I am a speech-language pathologist currently working in a private special needs school in New York City. My experience has taught me that the greatest hope we have in helping children and teens with special needs is working together - parents, educators, therapists, siblings, doctors. Though we are all in this together, many often feel isolated. Many do not have enough information on how to navigate the day-to-day as well as the future ahead. Many feel overwhelmed with too much information. I am …

This is a support group for parents of children and teens with special needs. This group offers you a way to reduce your isolation and get support from other parents who understand the challenges and rewards of parenting a child with special needs.

This is a weekly gathering for new parents who live near the park.  Bring the little ones and let's enjoy the outdoors together!

A group for single or only parents of south asian decent to connect and communicate.

This is a group for Asian single parents and kids to get together for affordable activities in the Tri-State area. Activities such as visiting museums, zoos, amusement parks, camping, ice skating, fruits/vegetables picking, play dates, etc. The main focus of the group is to provide support and networking for Asian single parents for all ages. Why travel alone with kids when you can travel with a group of friends to share experiences and ideas on thriving as a single parent. Kids will have opport …

This is a group for toddlers and their parents to make new friends and play together. We meet primarily on Roosevelt Island and venture out at times for different activities.  In order to promote active participation we prefer members to live on or near Roosevelt Island.  This group is member run.  We have regular playdates on Thursday mornings and members plan other activities and events as they wish.  We are a mixed group of working and stay-at-home moms and dads.  Our dues are $10 per year to …

This group is for anyone who has a child with a rare syndrome. I started this group to network with other mothers or fathers to exchange feelings, concerns, issues, treatment options, etc. that our kids will or have faced. My child has Treacher Collins Syndrome and what I've found is that all of these rare syndromes link us together as parents. Our triumphs and challenges feel the same and with support, we can face whatever is thrown our way. Note ***Medical and other information posted on this …

For all the Brooklyn Mommies/ Parents that have lovely little artists on their hands. Calling all mini Picassos. Cherish your little one with creativity and art, as they learn to express themselves in our warm nurturing art and music space. As well as us Mommies coming together and having a fun filled-time, our children will benefit greatly by creating art, fine-tune their motor skills and develop concentration. Watch your child thrive, and amaze themselves- and you, as they bring home their ver …

We've established the Brooklyn branch of the Holistic Parenting community to provide North Brooklyn with a different type of parenting group, one which provides a safe space where you can gather as parents, be your authentic selves, and discuss your deepest parenting concerns. There are several fantastic play groups in Brooklyn, which provide a very valuable resource for parents in town. But, where can you go to discuss the questions that arise each and every day regarding raising your child? Th …

This is a group devoted to supporting parents whose teenagers are struggling with depression and anxiety and related issues, such as substance abuse, eating disorders and self harm. We will provide support and information regarding treatment programs, the world of wilderness programs, ed consultants, residential treatment centers, and therapeutic boarding schools. Mostly, we will tell our stories in candid ways that never violate teens' or parents' privacy. All members need to agree to within gr …

PARENTING WITH LOVE AND RESPECT This group brings together moms and dads who want to become the best parents they can be. We all hold a vision of how we wanted to be as parents, since we are children. We will help you make that vision a reality, and help you bring the best out of you. This group is for moms (and dads) who... believe in parenting their children with love and respect, believe in positive and gentle parenting, don't believe in punitive parenting (spanking, time-outs, punishment... …

This group is dedicated to support new parents in Bay Ridge. Joining this group will hopefully help you develop relationships with the local moms or dads who wish to have playdates, explore baby friendly places around NYC, share babysitting, or simply take strolls around the neighborhood together.