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 …

  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 …

A meetup group specifically designed for the young (ages 18-35) parents! Single parents, married couples, and just couples with children are welcome to join; all children of all ages are welcome! We are an active group with very active kids. Most of our events are kid oriented, but some adult only events will be planned. If you're interested in meeting new friends, playmates, and other parents, then this is the group for you! This is the ultimate in Raleigh - Durham - Cary - Apex - Chapel Hill p …

Being the full-time care giver for our children presents unique challenges. Full-time parenting groups in our area are mostly, if not exclusively, moms. We need a group where dads aren't the minority. This group gives an opportunity to share and talk about the unique challenges of being a dad. Kids of all ages are welcome. We hold weekly playgroups, primarily Tuesday morning and Thursday afternoon. as more members join and interest grows, we'll add additional playgroups at other times throughout …

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 …

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 …

Are you an artsy, smartsy, punky, freaky, or geeky parent of a little one? Wouldn't it be great to meet other people who have more than parenthood in common? Our group - Raleigh Progressive Parents of Toddlers is for families who share eclectic, left-of-center cultural interests and progressive values and have toddlers 12 months and above.

This meetup is for you if you're looking for other moms and dads in the neighborhood (West Cary) you want a place where you can bounce parenting ideas off other people in a non-judgemental atmosphere you want to improve your parenting skills and create an awesome environment for your little one you have found strategies that work like a charm and want to share them with others you're interested in early education you're curious about how to incorporate Montessori into your parenting style

“It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength.” ~Maya Angelou Thank you for taking the time to check us out! My name is Trecia, my daughter is Leana and she is 13 years old. Join us for activities, open discussions, family day events, parents’ night outs, teen group activities and more. Currently, the group is open to girls only! Depending on the demand it may open up to include boys as well. Our group will try to provide a place t …

Free Group for all parents How many times have you heard your mom say, "I don't know how you survived with everything I did wrong according to the experts" or"Parenting is much harder today" or "There are so many more rules today"? It's true, we have so many experts telling us what we should do, sometimes we don't listen to our gut instincts or worse feel like a failure. This site is designed as a place where any parent can ask questions about their child's development and hear tips tha …

Welcome! I hope you have found a home here. Does your child meltdown at the slightest change in routine? Does he/she need to have things they way they like them? Do they HAVE to burn off energy outside or in some physical way or they will literally be climbing the walls and furniture at home? Can your child commit to a tantrum for an hour or more? Does your child have trouble with too much light or noise or people etc? Does your child pick up on every little emotion going on in your house …

Welcome to the Veg. Family MeetUp! The goal of this group is to bring together veg. families from all over the Triangle for restaurant outings, potlucks, and local family-oriented events.. All types of veg. families are welcome, even non-veg families who are interested in the vegetarian/vegan lifestyle - you won't be judged on your level of vegetarianism as life isn't black and white and everyone arrives at their own decisions for their own reasons :) We hope this group will allow veg. famil …

This meetup group is for moms with children born in 2007 and later. We love to get together for play dates, day trips, park visits and mom's nights!  It's important to us that our members stay active in the group, therefore we require members to attend at least 2 meetups per month (on average).  We also strongly encourage members to not only attend, but to also host events.  There's a $5 yearly membership fee due within a month of joining to help cover the meetup site fees and supplies for group …

Being the parent of an autistic child can be confusing and frustrating yet often a triumphant rollercoaster ride!  I started this group because I am the mother of a low-functioning autistic child and would really like to bring together other families in the area with similar experiences.  

Welcome! International High School Exchange is a great way to learn about other cultures. This group provides you with the opportunity to hear from current exchange students and host families and to receive more information about hosting an exchange student.We are looking for volunteers who are interested in hosting an exchange student.  Our students are between 16-18 years old, come from a variety of countries around the world and are interested in many different activities including: skiing, b …

The end of a marriage is hard. You may have realized that your current life is not what you want. Your spouse may have just “dropped the bomb” that they don’t want to be married any more. Or you may have just reached the limit of how much of a bad relationship you can endure. Everyone here has a different story, but all are linked by the common need to figure out how to get through the process. Your life will be very different and the emotions can be overwhelming. Family, friends, neighbors and …