Meet other bright families with children. A bright is someone who has a naturalistic worldview - free of supernatural and mystical elements. We will have family get-togethers, including playgroups, outings, museum trips, and camping trips.

Welcome! As parents, we often find ourselves isolated from life's playground as the merry-go-round dizziness of parenthood spins! We've ALL been there and boy what a roller coaster ride! We are an established play group that offers so much more than just play dates for the kids.  We are a community of mothers coming together to join each other on this road of motherhood which is so rewarding but can sometimes be so overwhelming! Don't fret!  You don't have to travel alone! Our group was founded …

We are a community of single adults who represent all ages and diverse backgrounds but what binds us all together as a family is our faith in Jesus Christ . We provide environments and activities that promote authentic friendships that meet the need to belong and be accepted.  Everyone is welcome and you do not have to be a member of our church to attend our events.   However, if you are just looking to hook up with the opposite sex, then this is not the group for you. This is a group for people …

Anime and manga fans gathering to enjoy their favorites in the company of friends. The club is open to the public and you don't have to RSVP to attend The meetings are held on the 3rd Saturday of each month from noon until 5pm There are no dues We do not sell anything You must be 13 years of age or have a parent with you to attend

My Dallas Vietnamese fellow, As you realized, the organizer has stepped down leaving this wonderful group of people drought for connections and activities. I had a chance to get to know each of you via your short description on Meetup account and felt the strong desire to keep this group. Therefore, I and my brother decided to step up to become organizer to keep this group going. We thought many nights and came up with revised missions, and values: Missions: - Connect professionals for common in …

Do you have a preschooler/toddler that was born in 2009, or 2010? Are you looking for other moms to relate to? Do you just want to get out of the house and converse with another adult? Do you want to have some fun and make lifelong friends? If you answered yes to any of these.... this is the group for you! I started this group after meeting with other moms at the playground and asking, "where did you find each other?" The answer was this site. The problem I had was joining the clique, uh.. …

The Young Families Community is dedicated to providing Young Jewish Families and Expecting Young Couples with the resources and opportunities to strengthen their Jewish connections and values. Building Jewish values for now and for the next generation is one of our top priorities. Our community is focused on building friendships and supporting each other as we experience the joys of life as Jewish families. Join us for holiday celebrations, enrichment classes (including Jewish parenting skills), …

D-FAN is for parents of children with food allergies. Whether you're a parent who has just discovered your child has allergies, or you're a seasoned parent who knows the drill, all are welcome to join! The goals of this group are to support each other, share information, learn from experts and raise awareness. As a mother of a child with several food allergies, it is my goal to make life easier for our families. We all know how difficult it can be to prepare meals, dine out and have a normal lif …

As the mom of a 7 year old with cerebral palsy, I've had a difficult time finding others moms in Dallas who share my unique situation, issues and concerns. This meetup group is intended to be a place for parents of children with any type of special need or disability to share resources, brag about milestones, and sometimes just vent. My vision for the group includes Moms Nights Out, an active message board, and family play dates and outings.

This is a fitness meet-up for those who want to improve your fitness while having fun with friends old and new. We take all fitness levels from beginners trying to figure out how to best get started to fitness gurus. The group events will consist of things like attending salsa classes, taking a 6 week krav maga course, attending fitness workshops and lectures, cooking demonstrations, bike rides, fitness challenge groups, etc.  These events could happen all over the metroplex - a good way to lear …

Ever wanted to get your kids involved in the community and show them that they can make a difference in the world? This is the group for you. This is a group for families of all shapes and sizes. Anyone wanting to get a child involved is weclome - parents, single parents, grandparents, aunts/uncles etc. We will be involved with a number of different organizations in the Dallas area, so you should have no probelm finding an opportunity for you and your family. Some volunteer locations may only be …

Have you ever felt like your students run over you? Do you feel you have a voice and gifts to bring to your teaching, but you're always scrambling? Maybe you are out of integrity. Using courageous conversation, educational philosophy, and a system of accountability to ourselves and each other, we can take control of our classrooms and become the educational leaders we have always wanted to be. If you are out of integrity in any area of your life, you will not believe in your right to direct chil …

“Motherhood is a choice you make everyday, to put someone else's happiness and well-being ahead of your own, to teach the hard lessons, to do the right thing even when you're not sure what the right thing is...and to forgive yourself, over and over again, for doing everything wrong.” ― Donna Ball, At Home on Ladybug Farm Welcome to Baby Buddies! This group is an age specific moms group (6 months to 36 months) that was created to bring mothers & kiddos together for friendship & fun! The majority …

NOTE: This is a real group of real people who meet IN PERSON for friendship and support related to attachment parenting. We do not allow lurkers or spammers. Do not join the group if you simply want to market your products and services to our members. Do not join the group if you live too far away to join us at gatherings (more than 30 minutes from north Dallas). Who SHOULD join the group: Parents who practice one or more of the ideals of attachment parenting AND who live in the Dallas area AND …

I am a busy professional mom of a recently diagnosed nine year old son with Asperger Syndrome. He loves playing with other kids but has a difficult time making close friends because of some of the Aspergers social traits I'm sure we all know too well.  Hopefully through this group we can get to know some other Aspie parents and kids in the area.  All are welcome! We will: Have frequent playdates for the kids so they can make new friends and practice their social skills Have larger kid events su …

Life is interesting...the reason why I started this meetup group is to be able to connect with other dads staying at home with their kid(s). I was a Director for a school and due to cutbacks, I was not working for the first time in a very long time. My wife was a stay-at-home-mom but then received a job offer we could not refuse. So we decided to switch roles and for me to stay home with the kiddos. My wife was very active with her mom's group and I see that there is not many options for a dads …

A group for moms and their kids to get out, meet new friends, and have fun. (dads and grandparents also welcome!) We are a group of active, fun mommies of toddlers/ preschool aged children, who prefer to be out and about with their kids, love to meet new friends, and most importantly have fun. We have several meetups a week all over the north Dallas area, including Plano, Frisco, Allen, Richardson, Garland, North Dallas, McKinney, Addison, Wylie, etc. Meetups range any where from an in home pl …

This site is an interactive place where girls and parents can keep track of all things related to Girl Scouting. It has been designed for parents and girls already participating with this Girl Scout Troop. If you are new to Girl Scouts and looking for a troop, please go to www.gsnetx.org

Can picture your child: Cleaning up her toys without being asked? Eating his veggies? Doing homework willingly? Leaving the playground without a tantrum? Parents are invited to learn more through Q&A meet-ups and strategy-focused workshops. Led by a child behavior expert, bumble + bliss was founded on the premise that every parent experiences just that—some bumbling, and of course--lots of bliss. B+B offers simple, sensible, and effective behavior management strategies with a hands-on “learn it …

This group is designed for people contemplating or experiencing separation or divorce. There will be opportunities to discover new roads to the future. There will be programs, workshops, activities, events & vacations with a purpose. It is recommended to attend Navigating Divorce an intentional workshop to help guide participants through the process of separation/divorce. The intent is to make a difference in your process while getting tools to speed up the process for a healthier and happier yo …

The Alternatives are quarterly events designed to be safe, wholesome, and fun fellowship outings we can do on the weekends, as an Alternative to the 'traditional' scene. The Alternative provides more spiritually safe diversions from other ‘night time activities’ and enables the unmarried adult to get and stay plugged into an accountability system, and still have FUN. As single adults we don't ALWAYS want to stay at home and do nothing so we explore the many options on what we can do on a Friday …

Toastmasters is a place where you develop and grow – both personally and professionally. You join a community of learners, and in Toastmasters meetings we learn by doing. Whether you’re an executive or a stay-at-home parent, a college student or a retiree, you will improve yourself; building skills to express yourself in a variety of situations. You’ll open up a world of new possibilities: giving better work presentations; leading meetings – and participating in them – more confidently; speaking …

Who should join and why am i starting this group ? Parents with deaf babies and toddlers ( old kids welcome too :-), Deaf Parents with hearing children, and Hearing folks that wish to expanding their babies awareness and learning. I believe learning ASL expands neuro development and enhances fine motor skills. I want my baby to be as fluent in ASL as she will be in Spoken language. My kid can hear so why am i starting a deaf group ? when i went looking for resources and places to help my daughte …

Star Trek or Star Wars? How about we PUT THOSE HANDS TOGETHER. East Richardson geekish stay-at-home mama looking for other local mamas (and papas!) interested in hauling their babies, toddlers, and preschoolers around Dallas for revel, spree, and carousal. Let's caffeinate and chat about nerd culture while our littles burn off energy before naptime. Think: parks, story hours, hikes, coffeeshop takeovers, museums, farmers/flea markets, etcetera. Most events will take place during the weekdays ( …