The is a support group for parents of kids with "invisible" special needs that impact behavior, emotion, and family function. Based on the blog and Facebook page for the book _Easy to Love but Hard to Raise_, we offer commiseration, support, and been-there-done-that help for parents of kids with ADHD, ODD, OCD, PDD, FASD, SPD, and any number of other alphabet soup diagnoses that take the already difficult job of parenting and adds to the challenge.

No one understands the unique challenges and joys of single parenting like other single parents. That's why no matter how or why you became a single parent, Capital Area Single Parents (formerly Capital Area PWP...a chapter of Parents without Partners, Inc.) is for you. Capital Area Single Parents is a group of newly separated, divorced, widowed, adoptive, and remarried parents offering mutual support and social functions focused on life stages of single parents and their children. 

We all need support and guidance as we face the joys and sorrows of everyday life. From childhood through our older years, we encounter new challenges. Our community and/or family may be unable to offer us the emotional support, know-how and/or life skills to help us regain our balance. I started this meet-up to encourage people (individuals, couples,families) to reach out as human beings who are facing bumps in the road -- not necessarily as patients in need of a medical diagnosis. As a license …

This is a time of transition for most. Learning a new role as a Step Parent, learning boundaries, learning from the experiences of those who went before us. This group is for the established Step Parent wanting to help, and the new Step Parent wanting to learn (like myself). I don't have all of the answers, but I am organized and resourceful and I will find the best answers for our group. I am looking for topic suggestions and presenters on given topics. We all need a little support from time to …

THE IDEAL: "Children thrive with the active involvement of both parents. Children and parents should be encouraged to spend substantial time with each other regardless of the parents' present marital status. We recognize that absent issues of abuse, neglect or abandonment, social and government policy must be structured in such a way as to promote and maximize the opportunity of all parents to contribute to the social, emotional, intellectual, physical, moral and spiritual development of their …

Our group is a way for single parents and their children to have oportunities for friendship and emotional support. Most events will be with children and some will be without children.

… Family, friends, neighbors and coworkers may not be able to relate, even if they want to be supportive. And navigating the legal process may be one of the most expensive learning experiences you have in your life – where do you even start that process? DSSG was created to connect those who are going through the struggles of coping with separation and divorce. But this is not group therapy, it’s a social mechanism to find others that are going through the same thing you are. We are a welcoming, …

We are a group of parents who are raising our children without religious dogma in the Triangle area. Our group provides a supportive and encouraging community for a wide spectrum of agnostics and atheists where the decision to raise your children without religious dogma is respected. The meetups are kid-friendly and also provide a welcoming social atmosphere for both moms and dads. Expecting parents and those with grown children are also welcome. We have once monthly Sunday morning meetups along …

The mission of Moms Supporting Moms is to provide women with support and encouragement when suffering from symptoms of Postpartum Mood Disorder (PMD). Women who attend the group receive support from peers as they struggle with any of the symptoms associated with PMD, including anxiety, depression, intrusive or unwanted thoughts or worries, and/or panic attacks and phobias. MSM provides a safe, nonjudgmental atmosphere in which to share stories, discuss problems, and seek solutions. Our goal is t …

This group is for open-minded parents interested in any (not necessarily all) aspects of Attachment Parenting, including: thoughtful preparation for parenthood, breastfeeding and child-led weaning, babywearing, co-sleeping, building a relationship with one’s child based on trust and respect, and positive/gentle discipline. And while many may also share interests in cloth diapering, elimination communication, child-led potty learning, alternative education options, natural family living and birth …

… The purpose of the group is mainly a support network for parents with spirited children but also to have the opportunity for playgroups and playdates for the kids.

  Both moms and dads who are swimming against the mainstream parenting culture are welcome. Are you attachment parents? Interested in homeschooling or unschooling? Tired of all of the marketing to parents and children? Wanting to say goodbye to TV and plastic toys? Alternative Parenting of Durham is a community of parents who wish to approach parenting mindfully, respectfully questioning what others often take for granted. We believe in "education for life" and enjoy reading and learning about e …

Triangle Interracial Families (TIF) is a group of families in the Triangle area of North Carolina that are interracial. Cities include: Raleigh, Apex, Holly Springs, Cary, Durham, Fuquay-Varina, Clayton, Hillsborough, Pittsboro, Chapel Hill, Knightdale, etc. This group is designed to offer support on-line and off for parents and their children in an interracial family. We would like to be as diverse as possible, all races are welcome! We welcome single and married parents. Families can consist …

The Cary Moms Playgroup is a VERY active group of fabulous moms with newborn to preschool-age children that is proudly in its 5th year of existence. It is a positive and nurturing place for women and their children to have fun, make friends and enjoy time together. We believe in creating an environment that is welcoming and supportive, without negative interactions. We love getting together so our babies can learn, interact and play.  We have playdates, park and museum outings etc.  We also ha …

… With free weekly play groups, monthly moms night out activities and daily workouts, you get the support you need to become a fit, healthy, happy mom. Come out soon and join the fun! If you have questions about any of our activities, feel free to contact Jen: jen.kedrowski@strollerstrides.net or call: 1-888-389-0701.

Sweetbottoms Baby Boutique, mother-owned and operated, is proud to offer a growing selection of events, classes, meetups and groups. We are a community that supports natural parenting, natural living and a Green lifestyle.