Families Involved Together in Arlington to support, develop and provides programs for our children in Arlington, Virginia.

This group is designed for families who have adopted or who are in the process of adopting internationally or domestically. Our hope is that children will develop lifelong friendships and parents and families will discover a wonderful support system and support one another through the joys and challenges to families built through adoption.

This group is for families from DC, MD, VA area, striving to build peacemaking, nonviolent conflict resolution, empathy building and compassionate expression skills for and with our children. You have probably learned from many teachers and approaches and your main intention is to raise children to be peacemakers in the world and starting with ourselves at home. We organize playdates, 'moms and dads cafés', social gathering, classes and workshops that draw on the work of Marshall Rosenberg, PhD. …

This group is for working parents whose children are at least 3 years old.  Single, married, blended, and alternative families welcome. There will be lots of activities with the kids to explore Maryland, NoVA and DC and adults-only activities.  This is not a play-date group but will be focused on taking advantage of all the great things the DC metro area has to offer.  Exploring restaurants, museums, festivals, activities, etc.  If you have a child younger than 3, you are still welcome to join b …

I am a working mom of a 15-month-old daughter who lives in Loudoun County and wants to meet other moms (and dads) who understand what it is like to juggle parenting and all of the other demands of daily living in this area. I've looked for other meetups like this one, but most of the meetings are during the week during the day. This meetup group will be for parents who want to get together (for playdates, parents events, family outings) on weekends -- and maybe for some dessert/chat on weeknight …

This group is designed to provide a way for parents living in or near Parkfairfax Virginia to share ideas, meet other parents, and host activities.   The group is collaborative and all members are encouraged to post events and share ideas. We currently meet monthly on Sunday afternoons and also have monthly walks as well.  

Why I decided to start this group is because we are new to the area and would like to know if any Fil-Am (Filipino American) Families are around to have picnics, play dates with our children, and just a good kasamahan time. Anyone who is a Fil-am mommies should join. We are looking for families with similar interest, who have children that can have playdates with our kids as well as have monthly outdoor activities.

I wanted to create this group because I am a fulltime older (mid 30's) working mother of a toddler in the Falls Church area. I noticed that there were definitely other groups for working moms of babies and mature mothers in other regions of NOVA, but had a hard time finding something for this group. I would like this group to be dedicated to providing fun activities for you and your children at a working parent's (not just mom's) schedule. We would like to build friendships not only for my toddl …

Welcome to Chaotic Bliss. This group is for people who are working full time, raising a family, and trying to enjoy it all. There are a ton of great mom groups out there but not a whole lot of groups for dads too. My husband and I are hoping this network will help us to build local friendships with families in the Woodbridge area. We are parents to two young boys and are looking for families who are used to the active chaos that surrounds you when raising little ones. We are searching for famili …

In a country where the LGBT community is often over looked or harshly judged and compared to the social norms of society, it seems our community has but a small footprint in a large world. Our most powerful ally is forming a supportive relationship with other positive LGBT members and gaining the assistance of the entire community to keep our relationships and families healthy and strong. Positive Women Making Positive Choices will provide our community with stability, opportunities to foster a …

POCWSN = Parents of children with special needs I know many parents that are in need of support, even if it's just a shoulder to cry on. As a mom of a child with ASD and ADHD, I know the frustrations that arise on a daily basis. My goal is to find ways to support one another. I would like to establish play dates, coffee breaks, Parents night out and whatever any one else feels they need. I am not a doctor or therapist.  I am just a mom looking for support and advice from other parents.

A place for new & expecting parents in their mid 20’s-mid 30’s living in Northern Virginia to find friendship, support and most importantly, to have a lot of fun! Yes, there is finally a group for both moms and dads to socialize together! If you have recently welcomed your little one into the world in 2011 or 2012 or are a proud parent-to-be, this group is for you. Second time parents in 2011 & 2012 welcome too! We’ll host a variety of activities including gatherings for the whole family, couple …

General Meet other local lesbian women who are raising children. Discuss important topics, such as "coming out" to your children, handling your child's peer concerns, school activism, playgroups, issues encountered in "straight" neighborhoods, bridging the gap for kids, etc. Travel The best part of this group is that we will be exploring both local and international destinations for that perfect vacation. Join us in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia or relax on the beach with us in Los Cabos …

Ride Along and Ride Safely!!!    Come out and have some fun with your little ones!  Bike riding is a beloved outdoor activity for many children, and Baby Bikers Club is here to help you get your kids rolling.  Together we can join the fight against childhood obesity while improving our childrens bike riding experiences.   BBC is comprised of caring parents and lovable kids (ages 2-12) that enjoy recreational bicycle riding, spending time outdoors and meeting people with similar interests.      …

We are parents who believe manners always matter. We would like our children to participate in fun, organized activities while coaching them in the components of etiquette. Such as: welcoming behaviors, shaking hand, using first and last names, turn taking, including others, behavior in public, restaurant etiquette and so much more!! We are parents who want our children to possess all the social graces. Exposing them to different people, places and situations so as they experience life they can …

This New Moms Group is for Moms and Babies 6 months and under. It meets every Tuesday from 12:30- 1:30 pm at smalltalkers Mommy & Me Play Together/Learn Together Play Studio in Centreville, Virginia. There is a fee of $5/week. It is drop-in, so no need to register, just come if you can and: Meet new friends Talk about the Challenges and Joys of your new role as a Mother Learn about Infant Development Informal Discussion on various Topics (feeding, sleeping, crying, baby equipment, milestones, p …