Hey mamas: where are the down-to-earth, socially-conscious, left-of-center, organic, environmentalist, breastfeeding, crafty, artistic, creative, or bookish moms of the Western Suburbs?! UNITE! We don't all agree or do things the same way; but, with this group, you can expect lively and fun conversation about health, nutrition, vaccinations, natural childbirth, co-sleeping, attachment parenting, cloth diapering, extended breastfeeding, education and even politics. "We think long and hard about t …

" MBF is an inspirational Moms group that just might change your life!" quote from MBF Mom. "...we walk BY FAITH, not by sight." 2 Corinthians 5:7 Welcome to Moms By Faith! We are a group of Moms of all ages, all walks of life, Christian faith, and even Moms who are just interested in learning about the christian faith. The goal of this Mom's group is to uplift, encourage, support and connect with each other and our children in safe, nonjudgmental environment. We have Faith Enrichment Days with …

If you are reading this, your life has most likely taken a major turn. This group is for anyone who desires SUPPORT in dealing with a present or recent divorce experience. It is NOT a dating group and is NOT a singles group. If meeting someone of the opposite sex and dating is your goal... find an appropriate group. We are not the group for you. Also, if you are a professional that deals with matters of divorce and are trying to gain clientele - do not join. We are a SUPPORT group and We are a P …

Create positive connections with other northern Illinois families who educate their children at home! Welcome to Positive Connections ! We are an inclusive and member-driven group.  Our primary purpose is to GIVE HOMESCHOOLING FAMILIES A WAY TO SHARE ACTIVITIES WITH OTHER HOMESCHOOLERS.Doing fun things together gives us all more opportunities to establish meaningful connections, support each other, and build community. This group relies on the members to schedule real-life events and activitie …

FIND Oak Park Area Adoption/Foster Care information and Support Group on FACEBOOK Meet other families in the Chicago and Chicago Suburban area who are interested in learning more about adoption and foster care or in need of post-adoptive or post-foster placement support. We generally meet in Oak Park, but all local families are welcome to join. Also open to discussing joys and challenges of living as a transcultural family or adoptive family with special needs. Meeting times and locations to be …

This is a social group for mothers who stay home full-time or work part-time with one or more children 5 and younger in the communities of Elmhurst, Villa Park and Lombard. Our goals are to make new friends, to connect with other moms and their children, to support each other, and to have fun! We plan a wide variety of daytime activities every month for Moms to attend with their kids as well as one or more "moms only" evening events. Activities may include kids' outings, park days, recipe exchan …

If you're a homeschooling parent living in the Fox Valley area who is looking for fellow homeschoolers to connect with then this is the group for you! We have families with all ages 2-teen. Most of our meet-ups are random days and times. Usually we have field trips, crafts for ages 2-12, as well as other park and in-home meet-ups. We also have meet-ups at other fun centers, and waterparks as well.  You will usually see 3-5 meet-ups posted per week.  During the summer we have potlucks at the loca …

HSVE is almost full.  Registration will close June 1. Please read all the information on this page before requesting to be added to the group.   Then a member of the leadership team will contact you. Home School Village Enrichment HSVE is committed to providing Christian families with a high quality, low cost enrichment program that compliments the home schooling experience and provides a safe and nurturing environment for children and their families to grow in learning and fellowship with other …

Let's schedule a play date! Everyone needs to get out once in a while, that's why I started this group. Going to the park is fun, but it's better with a group! Not only is this group for playdates, it's for family outings, book club, and moms night's out as well! We keep quite busy, I try to keep at least 3 things on our calendar weekly. Our goal is to grow friendships, cure boredom, and create a sense of security and support within. The ages of children in this group are from 0-5. It seems ther …

Two years ago, our ambitious friend and founder, Meghan, started this wonderful mom's group because she would "see other moms in Brookfield and the surrounding areas and want to stop and meet them all." Today, we are over 100 members strong and still growing!  Our calendar is packed with fun events almost daily (weekends & evenings, too).  Whether you are looking for park play dates, trips to the zoo, holiday themed parties, backyard play groups, a book club, exercise buddies, or mom and/or dad' …

Mothers & More is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers through support, education and advocacy. We address mothers’ needs as individuals and members of society, and promote the value of all the work mothers do. Please visit our website to learn more: http://www.dupagemothersandmore.org/ **Please be sure to review our group's rules and guidelines before you join. They're important and, we feel, worth the read. For the details, click on "Pages" and then "Rules and …

We are a group of concerned parents commited to improving responsiveness to the needs of children of divorce and separation in Illinois.

Auriel and Donna 513 W 87th St. Naperville, IL 60565 (located inside The Healing Place) We are in the Office: Tues:   12-7pm Wed:    2-7pm Thurs:  12-5pm Fri:      Skype/FaceTime/Phone Appts Avail Sat:     12-3 Sun/Mon:  Closed To Schedule a Reading, or Energy Healing Session, visit our SPECIALS page at Elevated Delights We are Wheelchair accessible, guide/helper dogs are welcome too. Text - Donna: 630-418-1138 Text - Auriel:  630-730-7938 We have created "Free Tuesday Events" in Naperville …

Are you struggling with how to define your role as a stepmom? Do you sometimes feel like an outsider in your own home? Do you wish you had other stepmoms to relate to? Join a supportive and caring community of other women who know about the challenges and frustrations of being a stepmom. The group will help you: Explore your thoughts and feelings about being a stepmom in an open, confidential environment; Improve relationships with your current spouse, stepchildren and other family members; and …

Kaitlin's Hideout is a play center for children with autism and other special needs.  We are also a social, resource and support center for parents and caregivers. We are dedicated to helping families in any way we possibly can.  We encourage families to socialize here, support one another and share resources. Anyone who is looking for personnel "face to face" support and socialization is strongly encouraged to join. Many of us find it difficult to meet people going through what we are, and te …

I am a mom with a 3.5 year old daughter and a 9 month old. When I moved to Thornwood, I quickly realized that it was hard to meet others in the neighborhood when you have little kids.  After running the group for a year, I know I'm not the only one! Members of Thornwood Moms include moms that can actively participate in weekday playdates, neighborhood walks, moms only events and the online message board. Children range from newborns to roughly 3-4 years old (born in 2009 or beyond).  With a lim …

Our History Our group was founded in 2008 by a dedicated group of moms in La Grange Park looking to provide social activities for moms and their kids. We also wanted to support our communities by participating in a variety of service projects.  At our first meeting, we had no idea how many moms would show up.  Here we are 4 years later with a group that has blossomed into what is now the Greater La Grange Area Moms Club (GLAM) with nearly 50 active members. Who We Are Our members mainly live in …

Do you have a son, daughter, son-in-law or daughter-in-law that served, or is serving, in any branch of the US Armed Forces? Have you supported them through boot camp, training, deployment or transition back to civilian life? I have a son and daughter-in-law currently serving in the Navy and am hoping to meet other parents of military personnel. Meetups will include social outings to provide members with the opportunity to share stories, provide each other with encouragement and support, and sha …

This group is an affliate with the Chadd Organization. It is for parents of children with ADHD. Living with a child with ADHD is challenging, and parents can benefit  from mutual support and  information that can shape their expectations, knowledge, and thus guide advocacy for their children. We will educate, give tools and provide a sounding board for parents. We encourage parents to become familiar with the Chadd Organization and website at http://www.chadd.org/ The location of the meetings do …

Support Group where we encourage, network, and provide resources for single mothers at every meeting. We meet once a month, during the school year,  on Sundays from 12:30-2:30 p.m. We offer day care for the children AFTER our luncheon from 1:15-2:30 p.m It usually is the second Sunday of each month, in the Garden Room of the Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church at 149 W Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst, IL 60126.We are located next to the new Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. Our Mission is to provide encouragem …

"Let's get together once a month to talk about raising our children. We can share the the good days, the bad days, and all the in-between days. We can also talk about the challenges and delights of being an older parent. Let's also throw in the fact that we are working parents, and we should have plenty of things to talk about. It's an opportunity to get the support and community we all need, while living such busy lives. We can meet in the evenings at a restaurant, coffee shop, or someone's hom …

Looking to start up a local playgroup for Moms who lean towards 'Attachment Parenting' - (see 8 principles http://www.attachmentparenting.org/principles/principles.php if not familiar :) Have attended Dupage County's AP group but looking for something local St. Charles/Geneva area - morning playgroup to meet every other week-ish? or weekly? for some adult conversation, support and chance for the kiddos to make some lasting friends, would lean towards free or inexpensive activities, natural setti …

Hello Mommies, I am starting a local playgroup for the Joliet, Shorewood, Plainfield and surrounding areas. This group is for stay at home and working moms who are expecting or have children under 5.  I have a 2 month old and an almost 4 year old.  Obviously older siblings are always welcome to the events, I will just be planning most of them while my oldest is in school.   I had a successful group a few years ago before having to step down to go back to work after my oldest went to preschool. N …

Does your child have OCD? This group is for parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, and any other people who care for children with OCD. Our kids may be the ones officially diagnosed with OCD, but the truth is that OCD affects the ENTIRE family. Whether you are struggling and need support ... or you've made it back to some level of "normal" and want to offer advice, encouragement and support to others, please join us. I started this group because my daughter has OCD, and we're interested in con …

This group is for women from the Indian Sub-continent India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh) who are adjusting with life transitions of living alone, being divorced, adjusting to a new environment/culture, being on a dependent visa etc. The intention of this group is to utilize our abilities as women to create support and empowerment without having to worry about religion/class/caste/race etc..

Having a child with Aspergers is challenging and overwhelming. It is extremely beneficial to talk with others who can share your struggles and help you to realize you are not alone! This group is specifically for moms with Aspergers kids! The purpose is to learn, share, support and encourage each other.

This group is for people who may be struggling with the recent, or not so recent separation or divorce of their parents. We will meet on a monthly basis to discuss issues we are experiencing that we believe may be related to this distressing life event, and to support each other in a friendly and non-judgmental setting. These will not be professional therapy sessions, but this group will be a great way to connect and heal with people experiencing the loss of their parent's marriage.

Hello! Welcome to the Awesome Single Parent Social/Travel Club! We're a fun group of people that interact with other like-minded parents for a variety of activities with/without the kids and who also like to travel (again, with/without the kids). Celebrating our unique family dynamic and living life to the fullest is our goal while also providing a friendly support group. We know you're already pretty awesome........come and have fun with us!