We are a group of married, divorced and single parents or guardians within the DC Metro Area looking to meetup with the kids in a variety of settings: nature centers, sporting events, festivals, playgrounds, museums, etc. Let's get together and make these great years with the kids even better!  It's fun and free.

This is a group for parents of children with disabilities to gain support through sharing about a common experience, socializing, making connections, and communicating resources.

Parents Without Partners is a nonprofit organization devoted to helping single parents and their children. Orientation is held the first Sunday of every month (unless it falls on a holiday). The next meeting will be on August 5 at the City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North Street, Room 214, Fairfax 703-293-6227 RSVP: Patricia 703-691-4968 or patricia.morgan11@verizon.net . We are a not for profit organization dedicated to single parents and children to provide educational and social progr …

Are you a active/fit parent who loves to hike in nature, preferably with your young kid(s)? Or even if you don't have children or they're already grown, but you are amenable to hiking with them? Please join us!

If you're a parent of a daughter with Aspergers, you know how hard it is for these girls to find each other! This is a social group for tween girls with Aspergers, developmentally ages 9-12. Hopefully we can plan an outing each month where the girls can meet and participate in an activity, whether it's structured like paint-your-own pottery or bowling, or unstructured like sharing a movie or going to a local park. The goal is for the girls to have a chance to meet other quirky kids like themselv …

This group is for moms who interesting and practice attacment / holistic parenting in Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Arlington, VA

This is a group for any parent or caretaker looking for childcare and/or babysitting services in the Northern Virginia area. Using the co-op childcare model, pre-screened members can enjoy free or dramatically reduced childcare expenses. Parents should not have to sacrifice date night, or worry about the unexpected call-in to work, at the expense of quality childcare.  It is our hope that we will not only receive a helping hand every once in a while, but make new friends! Warning! Please, do no …

BrainRelief is for Teens: Underachieving Gifted and/or Talented Creative, non-traditional Right-Brained learning style May have Executive Function concerns. May have ADD/ADHD or other Twice-Exceptional characteristics BrainRelief features: Individual coaching Educational consulting Workshops for small groups of teens Presentations for parents, teachers, or students Resources for Gifted Teens, Right-Brained "Different Drummer" Teens, Teens with                  Executive Function Disorder, Te …

Peer support, professional advice, and fun: Some meetings will be primarily about people learning from and supporting each other. Some will include a presentation from a professional who can offer information and/or advice. Some meetings may be primarily for fun. We’ll make it up as we go along. Guest professionals will probably include family mediators, therapists, attorneys, financial advisors, real estate experts, and coaches. This group began recently and is likely to grow.

Hi Everyone! This meetup group is for moms with babies and children to meet and connect with other moms in the area. This would be a great way to make new friends, playdates for our kids, and share any experiences with raising a baby. Also, it would be a great way to discuss any issues/problems anyone might be having, being a first time parent! If anyone would like to help plan a meetup or have any good venue for moms and children to attend, please feel free to suggest it! Looking forwar …

Ideas and tools to encourage growth in our Faith Walk, and to nurture those in our family. Includes: Faithbooking, Scrapbooking, Journaling,Spiritual Parenting Materials, Devotional Materials, Faith Chests, Faith Milestones, Praying in Color. A dedicated time to mark faith milestones and to recognize and remember God's faithfulness in our own lives, that we may be blessed in spiritual growth and renewal.

Inviting all SAHM in Burke, Springfield, and immediate surrounding areas whose first babies were born in 2011 for fun new adventures with our little ones and first-time-mom bonding for us. This group is for new moms who would like to share in new experiences and socialize together with play dates at home, trips to the park, and various local activities. Come join in the fun! If you live farther out or have older kids in addition to your 2011 baby, you are still welcome to join but please under …

Sometimes being the only person who speaks in Spanish to your child is not enough to create a strong foundation for their bilingual skills.  We are a group for families that are raising their children bilingually with Spanish.  Our activities promote our children's bilingualism by exposing them to other adults and children who speak, interact, and play in Spanish.  Also a fun way to meet other families and share information about what works in raising a bilingual child.  Hope you'll join us!

If you are looking for another opportunity to play with your child, while fully immersed in Spanish, then this Meetup is for you. The Amigos Together music & movement class uses music, rhymes, puppets and more as a fun and engaging way to reinforce Spanish language learning with babies, toddlers, and young children. There are two levels of Amigos Together classes: the Immersion level is geared toward children who understand Spanish regardless of their fluency; the Exposure level is for families …

eMotion offers a variety of small quality dance and fitness classes for the whole family taught in a nurturing and friendly environment. From Disney Princess Ballet to Kids Hip Hop to Adult Ballet and Cardio Kickboxing, eMotion offers memberships and drop-in classes. No recitals. No sessions. No pressure. Take what you want and how much you want in the perfect healthy environment. Learn more and register for a drop in or membership at http://www.emotiondancefit.com ***THOSE IN THIS GROUP GET TH …

Working Mothers of Northern Virginia (WMNV) the the intersection of family, fun and friendship.  We are a support system for working moms and their families in the DC, MD, & Northern VA area who are balancing career and family and also trying to have a social life. WMNV also provides opportunities for our children to further develop social skills and be exposed to a wide range of fun activities with other children from diverse cultural backgrounds. Our events are plentiful so if you miss one, yo …

Who is a Single Mother by Choice? A single woman who makes the deliberate choice to start a family in which she will be her child’s (or children's) sole parent. Typically a career woman in her 30’s or 40’s who wants to have a child before it’s too late. Some of us use a doctor to undergo donor insemination (ICI/IUI/IVF), adopt in the US or abroad, or chooses a known donor using the "old fashioned way" or ICI at home. Single motherhood is ideally for the woman who feels she has much to give a ch …

This DC Metro group meets regularly to discuss our successes, our struggles, answer any questions people may have and participate in a community of like-minded friends. We will also hold ad-hoc potluck meet-ups, picnics in the park, local farm visits and who knows what else. The group is led by Matthew & Stacy of http://PaleoParents.com but we welcome all members to suggest events and participate fully!

We are an active group of Christians who enjoy fellowship through various activities including brunches, dinner, picnics, the arts, and the outdoors. Member ideas for events are encouraged, and it is our hope that you find lasting friendships here amongst individuals with a common faith in Christ. Please take a minute to read the 'About Us' section and be sure to fill out the profile questions!

This group is primarily for those interested in the transformational work of Byron Katie.  "The Work" is a simple yet powerful process of inquiry that teaches one to identify and question thoughts that cause all the suffering in the world. It's a way to understand what's hurting you, and to address your problems with clarity. People who do The Work as an ongoing practice report life-changing results. * Alleviation of depression: Find resolution, and even happiness, in situations that were once …