529 MANASSAS is a private network of families in which working parents are raising young children in the Manassas, VA area. This network is intended to build local friendships among families with common interests and to serve as a resource for parents who spend a great deal of time away from their family due to career/work requirements. Our group offers ongoing fun activities, events, and perks for parents and young kids. 5-2-9 represents “5-to-9”, as opposed to the clichéd workday, “9-to-5”. 52 …

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 …

Most of us 1st and 2nd generation parents in our 20's, 30's and 40's wish to raise our kids within the Indian culture, like our parents tried to do with us. What better way to do this than to socialize with other like minded parents so our kids can be in their cultural surroundings with similar backgrounds, language, food and festivals! If you have young kids or you are about to become a new parent, then lets meet up and create a good group of friends for our kids and ourselves!  We'll share our …

This group is designed for Russian parents and kids in Northern Virginia and DC area! The goal of the group is to build new friendships for both moms and kids, set up playdates with kids, share heritage and traditions and teach our kids Russian language along the way. Each member of the group is encouraged to set up meetups convenient for them to find parents with similar schedules and interests. This is also a great networking place to exchange experiences and make new acquantances! Organized R …

“Families Outdoors” is a group for parents -both moms and dads- of babies and young children who enjoy the outdoors and want to share that with their children. Have fun, exercise, get out of your house, and meet other parents who also love the outdoors. We are a group of patient and easy going parents. Every fitness level is welcome! No need to worry about stopping the group to change or feed your baby along the trail - we'll all have to do it sometime! The majority of Meetups will be hikes/wa …

This group was started by two therapists/coaches, Ginny Inglese and Rachel Bailey, who are also parents. In our professional lives, we have over 30 years of combined experience working with hundreds of parents (and non-parents!). Every day we help parents, adolescents, couples, and families deal with issues such as low self-esteem, eating disorders, bullying, academic difficulties, and other stressful situations. Throughout this process, many parents have recognized that in order to help their e …

I am a working mom of a 15-month-old daughter who lives in Loudoun County and wants to meet other moms (and dads) who understand what it is like to juggle parenting and all of the other demands of daily living in this area. I've looked for other meetups like this one, but most of the meetings are during the week during the day. This meetup group will be for parents who want to get together (for playdates, parents events, family outings) on weekends -- and maybe for some dessert/chat on weeknight …

This group began because single parents can give each other much needed company and friendships.  Also, this is a great opportunity for our children to make life long friends. The purpose of this group is for single parents in Reston and the surrounding areas to have a local group to socialize with.  Most of the activities will be geared toward elementary and middle school-aged children. Of course parents of babies/teens are always welcome. To protect the interests of current members, please not …

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Witty Bitty Baby is a socializing and learning program for parent’s and baby’s to interact. We encourage open play however our goal is to provide predominately structured groups for mom’s and babies. You and your baby will be introduced to languages, music, interactive games and activities. Our goal is to encourage your little one’s growth and develop social, language and analytical abilities. We encourage moms within the community to plan and host events, however all hosts must be approved and …

As a single mother of Indian origin I find there are some unique challenges inherent in my new lifestyle. I started this group in the hopes of bringing together like-minded individuals with similar goals, challenges, and issues in order to provide a supportive network to one another, and expand our social circle for ourselves and our children. As we expand our friendships, we can enrich our lives through shared experiences with our children, as well as parents-only events. Look forward to expand …

POCWSN = Parents of children with special needs I know many parents that are in need of support, even if it's just a shoulder to cry on. As a mom of a child with ASD and ADHD, I know the frustrations that arise on a daily basis. My goal is to find ways to support one another. I would like to establish play dates, coffee breaks, Parents night out and whatever any one else feels they need. I am not a doctor or therapist.  I am just a mom looking for support and advice from other parents.

Are you a new working mom or dad in Montgomery County, MD looking to meet other new working moms, dads, and their babies?! As a new mom having just returned to work, I have found that its pretty difficult to meet other new moms and dads. Lets get together for evening and weekend activities (with or without our babies) such as playdates, walks on local trails, lunch/dinner/coffee, BBQs, etc.

This is an opportunity for parents and their children, ages 2 to 5, to learn techniques for self-calming, relaxation, and emotional regulation. These skills will serve you and your family right away and will provide long-lasting coping skills. Children who are able to calm and relax themselves are happier, more confident, and feel a sense of mastery. Parents with children who are able to calm and relax themselves feel less stress and more in control of their own emotions. Come learn these exciti …

In a world divided and dominated by religious lunacy secular parenting can be a lonely endeavor. Basically, this meetup group offers friendship and support to atheist and agnostic parents.  We look forward to chatting with you at future meetings. Thank you. Chad

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 …

This group is basically for those who want to have playdates for their kids alongwith the families get together. We would like to have get together so that kids can have fun and of course parents can also enjoy. I would like to invite all the Indian moms residing in Germantown, Clarksburg and Germantown area to join this group.

This group is for those single parents in the Vienna, Va and the wider Fairfax County area who are looking to meet new people, network with others, grow new friendships and find other activities for them and their children. Everyone knows how hard it is to start over, put down roots and manage everything. This group is meant to be a place you belong, not to just be helped and supported, but to also provide counsel, support and have some fun. We will do social activities for adults and with child …

This group is for families with advanced learner (gifted) children who live or attend school in Loudoun County, Virginia. The mission of the group is to support the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers by educating parents on how best to address the special needs of their children. We will bring in guest speakers, educators and parents for lectures, workshops and support groups.

Are You a parent of kids in 1st, 2nd , 3rd grade who would like to have their kids involved in more social activity and make new friends ... ? We are living in an internet age where free social interaction between kids are limited to few minutes of recess in schools.  what we end up are kids glued to either their angry birds and other video games on iPad and TV.. With everyone tied up with jobs and other daily chores we have limited time to arrange a play date or catch up with other kids. As the …

This is a group for moms who don't want to sacrifice their primary parenting philosophies by sending their children to a sitter just so they can get some work done! As a working mother, I am always looking for the "perfect" childcare situation for my daughter, but have difficulty finding an ideal fit. I can't afford a live-in nanny, nor can I afford to stay at home. With this in mind, I have decided to form a group in search of like-minded moms interested in developing a Mom-Share program... If …

Ideal for parents and preschoolers in Northern VA and DC. Whether you are a single, married or divorced, if you have a preschooler, you are warmly welcomed into this group. Come join local parents and kids for a variety of fun and exciting activities in and around Northern VA and DC. Activities like, picnics, playdates, out door movies, visit local zoo's, aquariums, animal parks, story time at the library, take a nature walk or even fish in a local lake. All in all it is an opportunity to build …

This group is for any mom that wants to connect with people going through what you're going through--being a mom-- and have fun doing it!  Anyone with kids (generally infant - age 4) is welcome!  Most members have young children under the age of 4.  Katie Verbano is a SAHM with a 3.5 year old son and one on the way, due in April 2013. Our leadership team will also be Darleen, who works part time and has a son named Henry and Gabriella, SAHM with a son named Damien both little babies! Our goal is …

This group is to get kids and parents together to do fun crafts and have hands on learning and sensory play. We will meet up 1-2 times a month. Sometimes more when the weather is nice outside.

This is a group for parents who have young children and live in or near Reston. I started this group in order to provide a platform for parents to share the info of family fun events, interesting venues, free trial classes (martial arts, music, gym programs, foreign language learning, etc), preschool open house, kids club of gyms, etc. We also have playdate at park, indoor or outdoor playground. Normally, the venues are in Reston, Herndon, Chantilly, Sterling, Vienna and other places. I am a C …

Calling on Single Father of the DMV area, especially the Montgomery County area who are interested finding activities to do with our children, finding play mates and play dates for our kids, creating a network of resources for the single dad (like baby sitting resources, social support, etc), friendship and just general support. The target group is divorced, separated, estranged, widowed, etc. fathers...the ones mostly doing it on our own either part-time or full-time, however married fathers ar …

Trying to connect families with elementary age children diagnosed with Aspergers or High-Function Autism in the Vienna/McLean/Reston area. My son loves playing with other kids but has a difficult time making close friends because of some of the Aspergers social traits. Hopefully through this play group we can get to know some other Aspie parents and kids in the area. All are welcome! Goals: * Have frequent playdates for the kids so they can make new friends and practice their social skills * Sha …

This group is for Mom's (and with plenty of activites with Dad's too!) who have had babies or are going to have a baby in 2013. The goal is to bring together babies and parents of the same age to start playgroups, help each other as we go through the various stages, and to meet new friends!!! Most activities will be in the Northern VA area (Ashburn, Leesburg, Sterling, Great Falls, Potomac, etc) but it is always great to make trips as our little ones grow! Working mom's and stay at home mom's ar …