This Meetup Group is for caregivers with babies, toddlers and preschoolers that need a safe, fun place to go or something creative to do with their children during the week. We have open play hours several times a week. You’ll find instruments, scarves, tunnels, balls, books, puzzles, exploring centers, music and more at Studio3Music. Cost is just $5 for one child up to two hours, and $4 each for two or more children. Limit: 15 children. Please pay at the door. Location: Anderson Park, Redmond W …

This is the most active group for Seattle stay at home moms who like to learn, do new things, and meet other moms. There are usually 2-3 activities to choose from every day Monday-Friday!!! Of course, this group is open to expecting moms, working moms, nannies, and other care givers with little ones. The name is "Seattle Stay at Home Moms," because most of the activities are during the weekdays, when most people are at work. It's mainly a group for moms who don't 'stay at home,' but who like to …

This group is organized for Russian speaking parents to introduce or to raise children in Russian speaking environment; for parents to socialize; for every one to be able to express them self and to find an audience. My child is 2 and majority of the events I organize are for the children in this age group or for parents of any age. There are lot parents in this group with older children and not enough activities, if you are interested in organizing just let me know. This group will be as en …

Step parenting is hard work. As a step parent, I see the need is great and our influence has the potential to be pivotal in our families. First we must help ourselves and so many of us struggle on our own for way too long. The purpose of this group will be to help one another find new strategies to create workable, peaceful and loving homes. Additionally, it is to provide support for each and every person who attends so that they can feel understood and empowered to reach their personal and fami …

A therapeutic support group designed for people who are separating, divorcing or divorced. Join with others who understand what you are going through, coming together to share sorrows, discover joys, and gain support as you navigate the path ahead. The intention of this group is, building community, healing pain, finding clarity and purpose through personal growth in a supportive community. Rediscover yourself Redefine family Regain trust Building community and support Tuesday Evenings in Madi …

HEARTS (Homeschool Events and Resourceful Teaching Support) HEARTS was founded in Washington State for parents who homeschool in the King County and Snohomish County areas. Our group is open to both general and special education students with diverse learning styles. Here at HEARTS you will find family support, homeschooling resources, educational events and activities that will not only be educational but will provide students ample opportunities for social development and emotional growth. Thi …

Parental Alienation Syndrome or PAS is a devastating, complex and real problem. Children of divorce become alienated from one of their parents by either the naive or active "brain-washing"/campaign of denigration against the other parent. The right of a parent and child to have a loving relationship is one of the most fundamental rights and developmentally critical relationships a person has. It is challenging to reverse PAS and many alienated parents do not recognize PAS when it is actively hap …

At My Smart Hands™ Bothell, we offer classes based on the use of 100% ASL. We will give you the skills and knowledge you will need to communicate with your preverbal, hearing baby.  So come and join My Smart Hands™-Bothell and learn how to sign with your baby! Our classes are full of fun and energy and are filled will music, games, books and more! MSH Mission Statement: "Our mission is to bring a better understanding to parents, educators and children of the value of visual communication earl …

We are women who do it all: we work, raise children, run the house....and also have a social life! Our lives are busy, but we still want to have fun with the girls when we can, and spend time with other moms who face similar challenges and triumphs at work and at home. If this sounds like you, please join us! To protect our members' privacy (and primarily profiles), and because we want all of our meetups to be safe for our members and families, we've hidden this group's content from non-members. …

Thanks for your interest in Tots on the Town! Tots on the Town is the cooperative homeschool of [url=http://meetup.com/eastsideap]Eastside Attachment Parenting[/url]. We started it as an alternative to traditional preschool with the comforting knowledge that we were starting an educational playgroup with friends who share a common parenting philosophy. While our educational needs and wants vary, we have a shared parenting philosophy. Some of us participate in TOTTs to experience some of the joys …

While there seems to be an enormous amount of meetup groups for parents/families, there are none to be found for vegetarian and vegan families. We thought it would be nice to start one! We know you are out there! We can schedule daytime activities for stay at home moms/dads, as well as weekend outings for the whole family. Join us! As this group is intended to be a support system for parents with vegetarian/vegan children, we ask that the children, as well as at least one parent/caregiver, be ve …

There have been times when I wished that I knew other single parents in the same situation, so  we could offer each other support , advice and encouragement, growing a real community. It is out of this desire, that this group is born. In this group, will be many fun things to do; coffee dates, playdates, hiking, clothes swap, pony rides, potlocks, dancing to fun music, getting muddy- or dressed up, anything you can think of.. you can plan events too. The group will be full of happy times, of let …

This group is formed to relax, socialize, learn, and discuss the challenges and issues that we face as parents of multiracial families. It's meant to be a forum for continually learning from the experiences of others.  Multiracial families experience unique parenting issues and this group is meant to facilitate dialogue about those challenges.

This meetup is for families in which one or both of the parents are Polish. Perhaps you were born in Poland and moved to the US when you were a child, or perhaps you have an American spouse and have only been here for a few years. Secondly, we want to be able to build connections for our children with other children who are English/Polish speakers. However, you may join even if you do not have children, but keep in mind that some of the meetups will be child-activity centered. This group is for …

The North Seattle Working Parents Group is a group interested in helping working parents figure out the best work-life balance that best suits their family's needs. Not all of us are cut from the same mold and we are always seeking the best thing for our own family. One thing most of us share is a strong desire to make long-time friends and possible business associates with like-minded parents and families. Where are the best school options, daycare spaces, play spaces, day trips, and events for …

This group is for the parents and loved ones with a mental illness. Individuals with a mental illness are not permitted to attend. Attendance numbers vary. Participation is voluntary and encouraged. A NAMI trained or professional facilitator is always present to lead the group and assure compliance with support group principles. The group is free and pre-registration is not necessary. If you have questions, please call the NAMI Eastside office at (425) 885-6264 or info@nami-eastside.org. Check o …

This meetup group is for families with infants and toddlers who parent using techniques influenced by Magda Gerber's Resources for Infant Educare philosophy. About RIE from the organization's web site: "Through our approach which honors infants and young children as equal members in relationships, we are dedicated to creating a culture of people who are authentic, resourceful and respectful. Our work is inspired by the natural integrity of infants and the formative power of relationships in thei …

This will be a group for deaf & hard of hearing kids, their families and those who support them. Let's get together for fun, play dates in public & homes, picnics and other ideas anyone comes up with! We can also have events just for the parents if there is interest. I started this group to meet other parents of Deaf & Hard of Hearing children and mostly for my son to meet other kids with hearing loss. My hope is that members will find ideas for the children they love, support, friends and Fun!

Did you know that studies have shown a SAHD is worth about $34,000 per year to the household? We spend on average 50 hours per week with household and childcare responsibilities and often get little respect for it. Do you get sick of taking your kid to the bounce houses and seeing 99% moms? Well, sometimes that's not all bad. But there are times when all of us need guys around, talking about either guy stuff or at least guys' perspectives on the phenomenon of SAHD living. You're not the perfect …

Are you fairly new parents in Seattle or the Eastside looking to have family meetups and PARENT'S NIGHT OUT? Are you tired of the following: 1. pretending you like sports, 2) explaining that a TARDIS is not an offensive term, 3) that a Walker is a zombie and not just for the elderly anymore, 4) telling people that you love SyFy and getting a blank stare, 5) explaining that comics are still groovy 6) going to people's homes and finding that they have NO BOOKS AT ALL, 7) explaining what an OED is, …

This is a group for adoptive kiddos, both international and domestic, and their parents. The goal is to create a community so that our little ones can learn that adoption is a normal and wonderful way to create families. And for us parents, I hope this group becomes the basis for friendship, support and learning.

Eliminate the frustration and anger associated with separation from your children. Whether your separation is due to divorce, business, incarceration or military service, the Noncustodial Parents of Seattle Meetup is a proactive way to ensure that you and your children stay connected and involved in each other’s lives. The Meetup is run by Dwayne R Stone, MS LMHCA.

Are you looking for some other GLBT families to socialize with? Meet other GLBT parents and their kids for fun and support. We are a newly forming group so we won't have too many activities until our membership builds a bit. I'm hoping to plan some regularly scheduled playgroups throughout various communities (we are in Everett/Lake Stevens area but love traveling and finding cool new places to bring our kids). Looking for others who might be interested in hosting activities or suggesting ideas! …

We are laid back parents, wanting to hang out. Collectively we are working parents, stay at home parents, we have teens, toddlers, babies, dogs, some work in computer science field, we like to craft, we dont like to craft, we knit, we sew, we paint, we run, we walk, we play video games, we like pinball a-lot, we think being in your 30s is young, we like Harlan Ellison, we hate Harlan Ellison, we are atheist, we are religious, we are democrats, liberals, we are nerdy but not in a hipster or trend …

This is a group for children with Aspergers Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, PDD-NOS, and similar diagnoses, up to age 12, and their parents or caregivers. Let's get together and help the children make friends! We will have low-key meetups at parks and other fun places.

Hi to everyone! My name is Tanya. I'm trying to organize the support group for parents and their brightest children, K-12, who are somewhere on autism spectrum, because I know what you are going through and how you feel. My story: I have two boys, one of them is an Asperger. His name is George, he is 11 yo. We've been going circles for 4 years before my son was finally diagnosed last December. Since then.... we are on our own. Unfortunately, Snohomish County lacks of professional specialized hel …

We are a group of understanding folks who have been diagnosed, or have family members who have been diagnosed, with either Asperger's Syndrome or PDD-NOS. Our goal is to create a group that allows us to meet others who "get" what we are going through and provides an opportunity for activities to take place, friendships to be made, support to be given, etc... As a mom of an Aspie kid, I have found that I don't often get the chance to meet other parents who understand my situation, and it sucks! I …

This is a group that believes in the spiritual lessons children teach us. We are interested in spirituality, inner peace, consciousness, parenting and enlightened awakening. We are parents of children of all ages and are working to raise the vibration of the planet through raising our vibration and the vibration of all those around us through our spiritual work and commitment to expansion as human beings. We are open to all forms of spiritual expression and are not afraid of what we do not under …