Meet other men experiencing a divorce or separation for discussion , support , and an opportunity for " low pressure " socializing . The core BELIEF of this meetup is that it's members are : creative , resourceful , and whole ; it's MISSION is to provide an opportunity for it's members to visualize and create new opportunities in their lives . And it's GOAL is to help it's members regain personal and professional self-confidence , while rediscovering a sense of direction in their lives ...

A Social Community for people ages 25-50 (or early 50s) whose parents (BOTH) have passed away. PLEASE READ THIS FULLY BEFORE JOINING! SOME PEOPLE HAVE WANTED TO JOIN WHO ARE ESTRANGED FROM THEIR PARENTS OR WHOSE PARENTS ARE ILL. I CAN HELP YOU FIND OTHER GROUPS FOR THOSE ISSUES BUT THIS ONE IS JUST FOR PEOPLE WHOSE PARENTS ARE NO LONGER LIVING. BOTH PARENTS, not just one parent. This group is restricted to people whose parents have passed away (both of them). Some people have wanted to join whos …

Are you an expecting mom, or a mom to a little one under 4 years old? Our mission is to provide support and community for every mom that wants it. *All members are invited to view our complimentary library of over 50 parenting videos* We are an inclusive community where all moms can come together to support, learn, and socialize. All are invited - new moms, expectant moms, toddler moms, working moms, single moms in New York area: Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, Staten Island, Westchester, a …

Parents in Transition Consultants work together as one community towards the common goal of ensuring that parents learn to maintain a healthy parenting relationship. This is an open forum for parents and educators to meet and discuss developing strategies for raising children. These courses will help you in learning effective parenting skills, improve your relationships with your children and co-parent(s), and also reinforce appropriate behavior in others.

A separation or a divorce can be overwhelming and devastating. Life as we knew it is torn apart and we need support from others. Most people are unprepared for the emotional turmoil, mental anguish and practical side of breakups or divorce. If you are separated, going through a divorce, or newly single our support group can help you feel empowered and ease the process. As a Breakups and Divorce Coach dedicated to support and empowerment during difficult times, each meetup will be facilitated and …

I have found meetup groups for professional moms, single moms, professional women and yet no active one for Professional-Single-Moms. As much as I value the interaction and friendships I made with other new moms, if you're reading this, you agree...its just not the same as single parenting. ESPECIALLY trying to balance it all alone. Here's my attempt to form a group where we can make it our own, more then just occasional play dates but forge friendships for ourselves and children, support and ju …

if you live in the new york city area and are the proud parent (or sibling, or grandparent) of a child with mild or moderate cerebral palsy, then this group is for you! children of all ages welcome, but will focus on ages 2-10 for now. Let us empower each other and support one another in this lifetime of challenges for our children.  Together we can help strengthen our families who have loved ones with Cerebral Palsy.  We can make a difference for our children and their future.

This group is for NYC's Upper West Side parents who are looking to meet, support each other and share their experiences with holistic parenting. Holistic parenting is a catch-all term that can include, but is not limited to, attachment parenting, positive parenting, bed-sharing or co-sleeping, breastfeeding, baby wearing, cloth diapering, the use of alternative/complementary medicines, vaccine alternatives, child-directed weaning, elimination communication, natural birth, homebirth and the use o …

Please note: This group is for the neurotypical partner of Aspies. We are not an Aspie group.  If you are looking for an Aspie group, please contact GRASP (grasp.org). They run several Aspie groups in the city. I started this group because I was looking for support for partners and/or spouses of Aspies and found none. There are services and groups for Aspies and parents but, none for adult partners. So, here I am, starting this group hoping to meet others in the NYC and NJ areas who face the s …

The mission of the Gramercy School Parents and Friends Group is to provide a community where parents and guardians of children enrolled at the YAI Gramercy School can connect with each other, share resources and find support. This is a private group and information shared will not be made public. In addition to this online forum, we hold regular get-togethers so parents can meet in person. Please join us at one of our playdates, morning coffees or evening happy hours. This group also helps coord …

Just had a baby or expecting one? This group is created for expectant and new parents to attend exclusive events and seminars led by Experts offering state of the art, first of its kind services to new parents from Mom to Moms Advisor Llc. If you are a expectant parent or a new parent who could have questions regarding new born care, finding a Nanny, milestones and development, please join.

Get together with parents who get it, for coffee and chat or commiserate even, and plan out fun things to do with or without the kids: movies, walks, hikes, picnics, whatever. *Our group will include family activities as well as parent-only time. Though we are based in NYC, we welcome all parents from all over the Tri-State Area. This group has recently been placed under new leadership so there will be a few changes coming in the near future as I work out the kinks. Please feel free to make this …

Moms need support from other moms (period). This meetup group is like a family. Mothers supporting other mothers in life, love, health, education, career and most important motherhood in a safe non judgmental group. The goal of The HotMylk Project is to unite moms in NYC, to improve themselves therefore improving their childrens' world. If you'd like to find interesting and fun play dates for your kids and meet interesting moms. YOU should JOIN!! This group is for Moms who live in the Brooklyn a …

Hello, parents or parents-to-be. Would you like to: * Meet with like-minded parents and fellow community members * Build social and health connections * Establish a supportive Community & Discussion Group * Nourish and expand your parenting options * Continue your personal growth to enable you to be the best parent you can be There are several fantastic play groups in Hoboken, which provide a very valuable resource for parents in town. But, where can you go to discuss the questions that arise ea …

This is a support group for parents of children and teens with special needs. This group offers you a way to reduce your isolation and get support from other parents who understand the challenges and rewards of parenting a child with special needs.

This is a meetup for single parents and their toddlers. Here we can join one another for support emotionally and for our children. This is a positive way to meet other parents in similar situations and for our children to play and learn from each other.

This is a group for Asian single parents and kids to get together for affordable activities in the Tri-State area. Activities such as visiting museums, zoos, amusement parks, camping, ice skating, fruits/vegetables picking, play dates, etc. The main focus of the group is to provide support and networking for Asian single parents for all ages. Why travel alone with kids when you can travel with a group of friends to share experiences and ideas on thriving as a single parent. Kids will have opport …

Part support group, part parenting classes. Bring questions, issues, success stories, and topics you would like covered. This group is for all parents (including expectant parents) but the focus is on the toddler, preschool, and kindergarten years. Topics discussed may include effective discipline, education, divorce and separation, and more. CHILDCARE IS PROVIDED, so feel free to bring the kids along, and refreshments will be served.

We meet with or without kids to find common ground, support, decompress, network, build a community. Meet affordably at a local diner, local kids recreation center, park, or family swim. If it takes a village, we have one. Let's network on shared needs e.g. pickups / dropoff and optimize time and resources. Let's stay in the neighborhood (large school district) for frequent playdates, barbeques, parties, sleepovers, backyards, etc. Meet solution-minded grown-ups who can share precious munchkin-t …

A meetup group for those of you who are into natural parenting. Looking to connect with other breastfeeding, babywearing and/or co-sleeping mamas in the area of Jersey City. Let's get together for playdates, support and advice.

This organization is dedicated to giving family and friends of mentally ill loved ones a place to come together for support and guidance. Whether it is fear of stigma or worry about betraying loved ones caregivers often suffer in silence when dealing with the daily ups and downs or crisis events precipitated by mental illness. Mental illness is not experienced in a vacuum. It's the family, friends and community that provide the foundation for the struggling individual to become healthy, yet some …

Calling all NYC single moms! Single motherhood is a growing trend in our culture. And it’s one with dramatic implications for our society and for our children. With this meetup we can learn from/support one another. Together we can thrive! Also open to single dads as well!

We've established the Brooklyn branch of the Holistic Parenting community to provide North Brooklyn with a different type of parenting group, one which provides a safe space where you can gather as parents, be your authentic selves, and discuss your deepest parenting concerns. There are several fantastic play groups in Brooklyn, which provide a very valuable resource for parents in town. But, where can you go to discuss the questions that arise each and every day regarding raising your child? Th …

There isn't space to put all I want in the title, but I want to create this group for adult children who feel marginalized by their family structure, by one or both parents, or who feel that they have a parent who doesn't understand them, a parent who exhibits extreme favoritism toward a sibling, or a parent who is self-absorbed, selfish, or narcissistic. I want the group to be a private, safe and healthy place to support each other. Humans need to feel connected with others and loved and cared …

This is a group devoted to supporting parents whose teenagers are struggling with depression and anxiety and related issues, such as substance abuse, eating disorders and self harm. We will provide support and information regarding treatment programs, the world of wilderness programs, ed consultants, residential treatment centers, and therapeutic boarding schools. Mostly, we will tell our stories in candid ways that never violate teens' or parents' privacy. All members need to agree to within gr …

PARENTING WITH LOVE AND RESPECT This group brings together moms and dads who want to become the best parents they can be. We all hold a vision of how we wanted to be as parents, since we are children. We will help you make that vision a reality, and help you bring the best out of you. This group is for moms (and dads) who... believe in parenting their children with love and respect, believe in positive and gentle parenting, don't believe in punitive parenting (spanking, time-outs, punishment... …

This is a support group for parents, caregivers, educators, coaches, etc who want to share and learn about raising boys to become men of character. Our meetups will cover boy related topics for all ages--from diapers to dating.This is fun learning inclusive environment We'll have discussions, events, book clubs, workshops and more centered around the health, education, mental/emotional and physical well-being, and personal development of boys. We will address concerns such as mental health and a …

First time parents who are also lightworkers are deeply sensitive to the gifts of their children and wish to nurture these gifts accordingly. As lightworkers themselves they understand they were chosen by this new little soul. They wish to do everything they can in order to facilitate the gifts within. This group is meant to bring together new parents with a deeply felt need to guide their children towards their mission on this planet. This group is for any new parent interested in energy work – …