The Explore Columbus Homeschool Organization (ECHO) is dedicated to helping families in the Central Ohio area who homeschool their children from kindergarten to middle school (siblings outside that range are always welcome). Since we believe in a well-rounded organization, we offer both educational and moral support to our Member-Families regardless of religious orientation or schooling style. ECHO offers its Member-Families a way to connect with other homeschooling families through scheduled ed …

Do you want to meet and make connections with other moms of infants, toddlers, and pre-schoolers? We welcome you to the Gahanna Area Moms Meetup sponsored by Stonybrook United Methodist Church, where you and your children can socialize and play in a warm and safe environment. We meet regularly on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10-12 in the downstairs nursery. We also get together for in-home playdates and at public places, such as restaurants and malls. Each month, we also try to schedul …

Consider this exchange from “Conan: The Barbarian”: Conan: What gods do you pray to? Subotai: I pray to the four winds... and you? Conan: To Crom... but I seldom pray to him, he doesn't listen. Subotai: [chuckles] What good is he then? Ah, it's just as I've always said. Conan: He is strong! If I die, I have to go before him, and he will ask me, "What is the riddle of steel?" If I don't know it, he will cast me out of Valhalla and laugh at me. That's Crom, strong on his mountain! Subotai: Ah, my …

We're a group of folks that like to try different types of cuisines and focus on a given discussion. The discussion is open to all and respectful to all views. The purpose of this group is to enjoy a good dinner and to have a stimulating conversation around a given topic. This group is open to all who are interested.

Moms of Loving Families is a group of outgoing moms with young children who are looking to have fun, be active and participate in all sorts of outings, to create lasting friendships. We enjoy parks, zoo trips, playdates, rec centers, library story times, splash parks, lunch dates, and much more. The majority of our meetups are daytime oriented durring the week.This is NOT a cattle call playgroup- we actually take the time to really get to know each other and make sure there is a connection. We a …

NECYM is a group of moms who stay at home with their munchkins. We provide socialization opportutnies and the chance to make long lasting friendships for both our children and ourselves. This group provides stay at home moms with the opportunity to meet locally with and without our babies to have fun together, share experiences and interests, provide a network of support, lasting friendships, and to chat with other stay at home moms going through similar ages and phases with baby. The group is b …

Welcome! My name is Amy, and I decided to start the Powell Divorce Support Group to help support people going through the devastation of divorce. I understand the many feelings of "shattered dreams" and feelings of "hopelessness" after having gone through my own painful divorce. You Don't Have to do it Alone The Powell Divorce Support Group is a caring group of people where you can find help and healing for the hurt and pain of separation and divorce. We will walk through this together as one of …

Although not a therapy group, if you are an adult, over the age of 18, and have ADD, ADHD, or a Specific Learning Disability, or you know someone who does, then the Adult ADHD Support Group of Central Ohio is the group for you! Always free of charge, and facilitated by a highly trained mental health professional with over 30 years of experience, we are a strength-based group that provides a relaxed casual learning environment, offering support and friendship while teaching important skills that …

NOTE: This Meetup Group and its Meetup events are not affiliated with or sponsored by the "Holistic Moms Network." Columbus Holistic Parents is a non-fee based membership group and open up to a wider range of parents-to-be, or seasoned parents, who are interested in learning more about options we have in organic living, green & sustainable home choices, homeschooling, connecting with nature, attachment parenting, alternative health, etc. We parent with an open mind and are always looking for res …

Hello Meetup Members, Due to inactivity in this group, "Working Moms and Dads of Central Ohio" has merged with CBUS PARENTS ~ Weekend Toddler Fun. The new group name is: Working Moms & Dads of Columbus, but the objective of the group remains the same: To provide our child with as many learning and development opportunities, while also providing a social and cultural experience (for parents and children) while respecting the working parent's daily schedule.  This group will schedule outings that …

Are you an atheist, agnostic, skeptic, humanist, or freethinker parent looking for a like-minded community in central Ohio? Check out our kid-friendly events, meet other parents, and enjoy the company of other secular families!

We are a group for professionals working within the special needs community, looking to network and become aware of the different resources available in the community for families dealing with a disability. If you are a professional or organization looking to meet others who work in this space, please join! We look forward to meeting you and sharing ideas and maybe even referrals... This is a rewarding field to be working in, and we're looking forward to creating the opportunity to reach even mo …

Successful Single Moms, LLC was founded January, 2012 by Keitiaunna Howard, MS.   It is a non-profit organization that was created to provide programming, resources and support to Single Moms in Columbus, Ohio.  From recipe swaps and car repair to makeup application and tips that will help children become even more successful in school...you name it, we’ve got it!  We also offer monthly get-togethers (C.O.F.F.E.E. Hour, Tool Time Teleconference) and Mom’s Night Out events. Successful Single Moms …

Welcome! Our group is comprised of singles and professionals of all ages who want to get together and network, socialize, and possibly meet that someone special. We have a variety of events that should interest everyone. If you want to have fun with a great group of people and possibly try something new, then this is the group for you!

This is a group for those woman who made one of the most important decisions of their lives… got married but not only that, we decided to marry a foreign guy and leave our home country. Country is a small word but the “inside” is huge… country is: parents, brothers, sisters, cousins, our favorite nephew ☺… the job that gave you a lot of satisfaction and the great friends that we will never forget… it’s our culture!... language, costumes, those awesome places that only you can find in your own co …

Note: This Meetup site is used to organize our events for our members. To join our Meetup site, you must first join our MOMS Club chapter, by emailing us join@worthingtonmoms.org and turning in the membership forms and annual dues. The MOMS Club® of Worthington, Ohio welcomes Worthington parents who are at-home anytime during the week and looking to connect with other parents and their children. We offer a monthly calendar of events to attend with your children, community activities, and age-spe …

The Columbus Homeschoolers MnMs group is created to connect families in the Central Ohio area who homeschool. Let's meet up and laugh together, create together, learn together, make music together, play together, explore together, exercise together or try something new together! Let's inspire each other, help each other, encourage each other and support each other. This is a community effort-jump in and post it to invite others to join you in whatever it is you like to do! Our  purpose is simply …

New in town or feeling out of the loop? Looking for some fun-loving, down-to-earth moms who live in the greater Columbus area? Then this is the group for you! Let’s meet for playdates, bookclub, lunch, Mom's night in as well as nights out. Here’s a chance to get in on the ground floor, and create the group that’s right for you. We’ll meet at local malls, parks, restaurants and experience all that this wonderful city has to offer! Come and have fun with us as we laugh and learn together! Whether …

Recovering From Religion is a support group encouraging and supporting your journey as you consider the possibility of a life free from faith. Don't let people convince you that you just didn't have 'enough' faith, or that you just haven't found the "right" religion. The goal of Recovering from Religion is to help you work through those claims and assure you that YOU are not crazy for no longer believing. As part of the bigger picture Recovering from Religion the Columbus Chapter is part of the …

This is a group for anyone who is new to Columbus, want to meet and make new friends, and maybe meet that someone special. Our speed dating event promises to be fun and exciting held in a relaxing environment. Our events are classified by age or interest. So if you are a single professional male or female between the ages of 27-45. come out and join the fun!!!

Kids are a gift and joy, but family life can make it hard to get out and meet people. This is a group for people (married, divorced, single parents, foster parents, adoptive parents, new or expecting parents...) who want to do fun and creative activities with their kids, get their significant other out and about, meet new people, and enjoy fun activities year round. Need a break from kids or desire to hang with the fellas or ladies? We also have men and women's groups that meet without our kids …

Have you had enough of the online dating sites? Far too many coffee meetings which seemed like the longest hour of your life as you plotted your escape from this boring letch who was actually 4 inches shorter and 40 pounds heavier than advertised? This is as close as you will get to the wonderful and laid-back times from your high school or college days when everyone in the room was “Single, Available and Fun”! We host a weekly social mixer for singles looking to meet other singles in a casual s …

How would you like as a stepmom/biological mom to get along? Or better understanding a co-parenting relationships between a stepmom and mom? Positive way to start taking baby steps to possibly getting along.

If you are like me--a working parent--you only have after work and weekends to do fun things with your little ones. This group will schedule outings that you and your toddler will enjoy, ON THE WEEKENDS OR AFTER WORK ONLY. I've been a member of other parent/toddler groups, but they all seems to schedule meetups during working hours, or the activities were a little too advanced for my 2yo. My goal is to provide my child with as many learning and development opportunities, while also providing a s …

As a single working mom of four, my social life is centered around kid activities. I find most mom groups are for mothers who want to have a night away from there children. This group is for us moms (aunties invited too) who have opted for a family friendly social life. If you enjoy hanging out with your children but want another mother to chat with at the many kid functions this Meetup group may be for you. Let's get together for friendship and girl talk, sometimes share in some cooking and bak …

Providing a Road Map to Positive Parenting. Parents are overwhelmed and searching for advice, support, guidance, and the opportunity to network with other Parents. Every Parent wants to be the best Parent for their children but sometimes life/work gets in the way. Having the right guidance and education can get us on the right track. Each monthly meeting will feature a Professional Speaker presenting on a range of topics such as: Dealing with difficult behaviors, resolving marriage/family confli …

"I found when talking about my baby to my friends and comparing them they really can't relate. My son is 4 months premature and preemie parents have different challenges than full term parents. Let's get together in a casual environment to run ideas off each other. I would like to talk to others about developmental play, milestones, illness and any other conditions that you have found with your preemie. I also know that in the winter months most of us stay indoors due to illness concerns but I w …

We are a group of parents and children who are interested in issues of multiculturalism and diversity. We have open discussions about issues that matter to us, like childrearing, family values, holiday traditions, and tolerance. We will often gather with a meal at a restaurant, festival, church or library. This meetup is adaptable to anyone who wants to join. You do not need to self-identify yourself as non-mainstream or be part of more than one cultural group.