Staying calm in moments of stress and exhibiting self-compassion (forgiving yourself in moments of self-criticism) models important skills that help your child develop resiliency, trust, and well-being. This eight-week research based program, for mothers with babies who are up to 6 months old, offers mindful based skills that cultivate nurturing relationships with your entire family.

Seeking support for your decision to co-sleep, breastfeed, babywear, EC, or live a more natural lifestyle?  Looking for friends who share your parenting philosophy? Join us for potlucks, nature walks, support groups, and MORE! We aim to unite families from all walks of life who wish to raise confident, happily attached children and look forward to "Meetup'ing" with you soon.

I really appreciate and value that this group is brought together by a common philosophy of parenting! There are many ways to practice AP and what draws the moms in this group together is that we all practice, or have practiced, at least one form of AP. Whether you practice all forms of AP, one form, or are just interested in learning more, please know that you are welcome here. I think what makes our group special is the amazing and wonderful moms that are a part of it. Friendships have been fo …

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 …

Do you have an only child between the ages of 0-5? Are you interested in helping your child form lasting friendships with other people whose families resemble their own? Would you like to share stories and strategies about parenting your fabulous only child in a supportive, non-judgmental environment? Then come join West Seattle Parents of Only Children. (By the way, we're based in West Seattle, but open to only child families from anywhere in the area.) We meet for play dates and other family-f …

The purpose of this group is to meet other parents of premature babies and share experiences and offer help throughout the difficult time period of the NICU and beyond. The goal is to find other parents who had a rather painful beginning of the journey of parenthood. Sometimes parenting or support website say "It's a Preemie Thing" whenever it comes to some of the typical medical issues they might get or developmental steps they sometimes lack behind. These are constant reminders that things ar …

The Atheist/Agnostic Parent of Seattle meetup is designed to support the freethought communities in the Puget Sound region by providing nonreligious parents a place where they can meet other parents who share their outlook and values. We will strive to provide regular biweekly outings around the area that will encourage our children to learn and play together. We are also committed to providing moral, ethical and emotional support to ourselves, our children and our community. We want to create a …

Our Eating Disorder Recovery Program is a 15-week long program offering three hours of weekly support, including a 2-hour Support Group (Tuesdays 5pm-7pm) and a 1-hour Gentle Yoga class (Thursdays 6pm-7pm).  This program is intended for individuals who are recovering from an eating disorder, and seeking a more integrated approach in an outpatient, “real-world” setting. The support group is facilitated by Shena Washburn, RD, CD, an expert in eating disorder recovery, and the Gentle Yoga class is …

How many times have you been at church and you see a great looking guy or girl? How many weeks have gone by without trying to start up a conversation?....Many! Your a Christian who wants to meet other Christians. Good! Seattle Christian Singles is the meetup for you. We will have speed dating events, social mixers, NFL, NBA game nights, lunches, and many more get togethers as well. We are dedicated to bringing Great Christians Singles together for you to have a great time!!

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 …

Meet your fellow Bainbridge Island Moms to talk about kids, share experiences, get advice, give support, make new friends, arrange playdates and just have fun! There are so many fun things to do here and MOBI is a great way to meet other Moms with kiddos the same age.  We do fun things such as KiDiMu, park dates, play dates, Transmitter Building, open swim at the pool, hikes, walks, beach fun, trips to the aquarium, Moms Night Out, Dads Night Out, crafts, meet at coffee shops, potlucks, communit …

Don't worry about the rain, we don't! Join us for  nature walks, toddler play dates, baby story times, great conversations and while your kids are making friends, you will too! Who are we... a group of mostly stay at home moms of children preschool age and younger. Where we go...you find it, we'll go. We vary the location around the Seattle area, from Seward Park, Jetty Island over to Farrel McWhirter Park, it's about exploring and providing opportunities for the children to see something new. …

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 …

A therapeutic support group designed for people who are separated, divorcing or divorced that meets on Wednesday evenings. 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 to build community, heal pain, find clarity and purpose through personal growth in a supportive community. Rediscover yourself Redefine family Regain trust Meet: Wednesday Evenings 7:15 …

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 …

A bootcamp isn't a bootcamp unless there's some outdoor activity! This meet-up is a fantastic way to meet other pregnant women. I hope that during your pregnancy you will think of me as your very own personal resource! There are so many questions that come up and so much information to sift through...sometimes it's overwhelming. Join fellow Baby Bump Bootcampers for an hour of friendship and exercise. This is a supportive community for you to meet other women who are going through the same thing …

Our Dancing Village Family Dance Jam was founded by Karen Fletcher as part of her QiDancing program. This dance is for kids of ALL ages – families, kids, moms, dads, aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins, sisters, brothers, friends – all people who love to play and dance and who desire to support and co-create health and happy families in our community! Whether you have kids or not, come dance! We start with a fun ‘shaking’ warm-up and circle dances and then provide a space for freestyle dancing, …

I have been searching in vain for well over a year now for a group to join that homeschools without strings. No religious commitment, no participation requirements, no specific learning style... No rules. That's why I've started Seattle Homeschoolers for the Sake of Homeschooling. Just parents getting together with kids who are home schooled. I know how hard it can be to be a homeschooling parent, and how busy it is. I also know everyone does it a little different. I think that's fine. And I thi …

Meet, socialize and share experiences about coping and surviving with other survivors and having a good time while doing it. This group is... . Support group for those recently diagnosed or history of brain tumor. . For those who are parents with a child who has diagnosed. Or have another loved one who has been diagnosed. . Intended to support and educate anyone who has had or knows someone who has had a brain tumor. . Have fun and enjoy the company of others who share this experience. As organi …

We are single mothers by choice (for various reasons). This is a group for those thinking, planning, trying, expecting, and those of us who have already 'been there, done that'. It's meant as a safe, easy place to share information, ask questions, and generally provide support and encouragement to each other as we embark or continue on the path of single motherhood by choice. There was a previous group here called Choice Moms, but it closed (I think due to low attendance). Most meet ups will be …

You are magical! Yes--YOU! Want to learn how to tap into your intuition? Hone your psychic skills? Our goal is to offer ongoing classes, support groups and stand-alone workshops to support YOU in accessing your inner knowing and core power. Learn to transmute problems into opportunities, and live a magical life! Join us...

There are so many challenges we moms with young children face, but when our spouses or partners are struggling with addiction and/or are in recovery we face even more challenges - challenges that other moms just can't understand. In this type of situation it really does take a village. A criticism-free village that is filled with support and positivity. A place where we can drop the act and tell a friend who "gets it" the truth about what's going on and know we will find encouragement and help. …

Check out the herbal meetups at http://www.meetup.com/The-Hermits-Grove/ The Rowan Tree Church, legally incorporated as a Church with full recognition from the U.S. Government, is an extended family throughout North America. Our primary community is centered at The Hermit’s Grove, serving the Puget Sound area. We meet for Full Moons, Sabbats and Sunday Circles and work together on projects. Our legal bylaws state that: I.A. "Membership is open to any person age twelve or older who wishes to shar …

Are you a parent with little ones with a home based or small business and would like to get out and network but find it difficult when looking after your children? Would you like to talk about your business, discuss challenges that you have, exchange leads, build relationships while letting your kids play? If you answered yes, then this group may be the group for you. We meet once a month to discuss the above topics and do a short presentation about you and your business. Bring your kids as well …

The Seattle Pregnancy Walks group is for pregnant women to meet each other, get some exercise and talk about all things baby. When we get pregnant it's such a monumentous life change that perhaps our other friends aren't going through. In this group you get to hang out with women who are experiencing the same things you are. The group is run by a labor and postpartum doula so you can also get all of your pregnancy / baby related questions answered. We walk at various locations around Seattle rai …

This is a group for German speaking bilingual kids born around 2010. Were at least one part of the parents is native German speaking and who try to pass on the language and German culture. This group is to play to gather and support each others keeping the German language and culture alive in the next generation. Ich und mein Sohn freuen uns euch kennen zu lernen und zusammen zu spielen und die Zweisprachichkeit zu foerdern.

WINTER UPDATE We are on hiatus until Spring, Check back later! You are welcome to Join and stay in touch when we do start adding meetups to the calendar. Thanks! * * * Mom's who are looking to get out and get some exercise and meet other Moms with kids 6 and under. We'll walk stroller friendly routes around Queen Anne, check out some scenic views and commiserate and celebrate being a Mom! The walks will be approximately 20-35 minutes at a steady pace. We'll start and end outside of Twirl Cafe. T …