Want to Parent with Compassionate Communication? As parents we model for our children...just as our parent's modeled for us. By modeling compassionate communication we teach our children a way to communicate that inspires empathy and love toward themselves and others and lay a foundation for them to thrive in life. Through Compassionate Communication and natural energy flow, learn to identify and heal the root cause of triggers and patterns in your life and how to communicate on a Heart Level wi …

We are single parents who would like to meet other single parents for adult interaction and socializing. This group will host: *Casual happy hours *Singles focused events *Outdoor activities *Themed parties *Mix and Mingle get-togethers *Wine tasting *Speed dating events The goal is to have a fun and friendly group for adult socializing that is inclusive of all single parents. Meet others who "get it" when it comes to being a single parent. Are you looking for a meetup group for single pare …

This is a meetup where families lead by gay parents can get together and let their kids play, to share idea's, relax ad enjoy each other's company. Come and enjoy the lovely parks Wilsonville and the Portland area has to share! We can play games, have coffee, sit quietly. There are no rules other than kindness and respect for the diverse family structure and parenting styles we each have.

This group is for single parents with regular partial or full custody in the Portland Metro area. Its an opportunity for us to meet each other, share our experiences, and have a great time. We try to meet for dinner at least once a week, and have done a number of other events including skating, zoo days, hikes, OMSI trips and theme parks. All events are kid friendly unless otherwise marked. We have a "sister" meetup group at http://www.meetup.com/Portland-Single-Parent-Happy-Hour-Group/ for peop …

Parents w/kids (boys or girls) ages 20 months - 4yrs old that meet at area parks/indoor facilities and teach kids the basics of sports.  We will teach them basketball, football, kickball, baseball, soccer, go on light excercise walks, and many more.  This is a great time for families to come together, teach kids, and meet new friends.  This will not be competitive but informative, Everyone Wins in this group!! We are a young couple, new to Portland, in our early 30's and have a very active son …

This group is intended for parents/caregivers who want to meet other parents/caregivers and their children to form lasting friendships. A fun bunch of parents/caregivers that love to get out with our kids. Some meetups include playdates at members' homes, hikes, park playdates, field trips (OMSI, Zoo, Children's museum, farms), arts & crafts, holiday themed parties and more.  We like to see all of what Portland and the surrounding areas have to offer, but most of our meetups are on the west side …

I'm lucky if I only work 40 hours and I think that I'm still a good mother though new at it! This is [will be] a group for moms/dads with young kids trying to figure out how to juggle work and family while still finding time for themselves.  I'm based in NE Portland and will next to never head over to the west side unless it's downtown, the Children's Museum, and to the zoo.  Special events are my exception, so I'll primarily be posting activities W. of 82nd and N. of Powell. I see this group as …

***Accepting new members for a limited time*** **IMPORTANT: This group (now) requires your first and last name, along with several family pictures (with you in at least one.) I will not be able to add you if you skip this step!**   I started this group because I'm a new mom and I'm new in town. Are you a smart, fun PDXer Gen Xer who could stand a few more parent-friends? I don't know if you have to be Gen X, but that sense of irony seems to be peculiar to our generation, so I thought I'd try and …

Founded in the UK by Dr. Lin Day, Baby Sensory provides hundreds of sensory development activities that are great fun for parents and babies to share in the vital first year. The classes include fiber optic light shows, bubbles, bells, musical fun, baby signing, puppet shows, amazing light balls and so much more. With over 40 unique lesson plans, you and your baby will experience something new each and every week! Designed for newborns through 13 months, Baby Sensory is the perfect way to expose …

Some fathers who don't live with the mother are very capable, concerned parents. Many of us are better able to make the best decisions for our children. That has to be true in some cases, as many of us know first hand. However, the courts are statistically unlikely to recognize those fathers that are the best parent. They may not award legal custody on the basis of primary caretaker, or on a hidden gender discrimination developed over years of dealing with dead beat dads. As excellent parents, r …

PDX Sign Baby is a community of parents/care-givers who are interested in signing with their children (ages 0 to 4 years). We hold class/playgroup Thursdays at 12:00.  Classes are laid-back and engaging, incorporating read-alouds, rhymes, and songs, as well as time for the little ones to play and parents to socialize. While we do focus on signing, the broader mission of the group is two-fold: 1) Language Building (for the kiddos) 2) Community Building (for the parents)   All members of the group …

NOTE: we have closed the group to new members, but we'll consider new members on an individual basis - email the organizer if you think you'd be a happy, active member of our group. It may take some time for an event to come up that works for prospective members so please be patient. Our home-hosted playdates fill up fast and meetings in public places - like OMSI or the zoo - can make it hard to find each other if we haven't met before. We are a friendly group of moms and babies as ecclectic and …

I am a mom of 2 kids aged 2 and under and work full time. My family recently moved to Portland and don't know anyone here. I haven't really found any groups that cater to working parents so I decided to start my own. This will focus on late afternoon/weekend playdates as well as fun parent get-togethers. Moms and Dads welcome!! Preferably young kids aged 3 and under. This is not geographically limited - the goal is to provide meetups around the area so we can explore new places and meet others n …

This group was created for special needs children aged 6 and under, developmentally delayed and their parents and siblings, to play together and socialize. The idea is that so many of our children need extra work and attention. Meeting other parents of special needs children can be great because they understand each other, and can help each other in many ways. I imagine we all have a lot in common. Children with special needs are especially in need of social skills. Why not develop them together …

… Just remember, that you are not alone in your journey of being a parent - we are all parents in this meet up and are here to provide support and encouragement for being a mom!!! Please keep in mind that this group is for REAL LIFE connections! I understand how busy and hectic our mommy lives are, but please make an effort to be an active member of this group. If the group’s meetups don't fit your schedule or lifestyles, then by all means suggest one and we will happily help you host your own eve …

READ ENTIRE PAGE PLEASE TO MAKE SURE GROUP IS FOR YOU This group is for 28-40 years old Stay at Home Moms with **babies born 12/10 to 3/11**, Mamas who are confident, fun, sassy, hip Women, who live fairly central, in neighborhoods near SE Hawthorne area, Eastmoreland, neighborhoods close to downtown (the Pearl, Nob Hill, etc.), or in NE neighborhoods (close to SE, like Irvington, Laurelhurst),  who are interested in forming a new Moms group, making new girlfriends, meeting for lunch, going on w …