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“Families Outdoors” is a group for parents -both moms and dads- of babies and young children who enjoy the outdoors and want to share that with their children. Have fun, exercise, get out of your house, and meet other parents who also love the outdoors. We are a group of patient and easy going parents. Every fitness level is welcome! No need to worry about stopping the group to change or feed your baby along the trail - we'll all have to do it sometime! The majority of Meetups will be hikes/wa …
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This group was started by two therapists/coaches, Ginny Inglese and Rachel Bailey, who are also parents. In our professional lives, we have over 30 years of combined experience working with hundreds of parents (and non-parents!). Every day we help parents, adolescents, couples, and families deal with issues such as low self-esteem, eating disorders, bullying, academic difficulties, and other stressful situations. Throughout this process, many parents have recognized that in order to help their e …
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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.
Families Involved Together in Arlington to support, develop and provides programs for our children in Arlington, Virginia.
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. …
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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 …
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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.
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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 …
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Is your family different from most of the people you encounter day-to-day? For those of us who'd answer "yes," it can be hard to feel fully comfortable and accepted in your run-of-the-mill moms' or parenting group. So let's start our own! This group is a great place for families with: --Parent(s) or child(ren) who fall outside the gender binary or are LGBTQ+ --Minority religious or spiritual views --Non-normative family structures such as polyamory, polygamy, intentional single pa …
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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 …
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.
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
What others are saying ... "I learned so much from all the speakers. I feel better about my situation knowing that I am not alone." "I recommend the program as a beneficial starting point to educate yourself about all the categories of change [that you will be facing]." More information and to register: www.EverChangingRiver.com. Workshops: Northern Virginia (Ashburn) and Montgomery County (Rockville), MD A basic Divorce 101 workshop for when the flow of your personal river might be taking y …
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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 …
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No one understands the joys and challenges of motherhood like another mother. We invite you to join our warm and welcoming group where moms with children get together to share daily adventures, frustrations and discoveries. We are a group of Stay-At-Home moms (and two dads) of all ages from Loudoun County or close to its border. This group is dedicated to providing fun activities for you and your children, mom's night out to have adult conversation, play dates for the little ones, message bo …
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This is a brand socialization group for * high-functioning autism / aspergers , 'pdd-nos' teen girls in Loudoun County ages 12 - 16. Please scroll down and review minimum criteria for inclusion in the group to ensure your child meets the criteria before signing up :) The purpose of the group is for parents to have an opportunity to facilitate friendships between the girls and foster their self-esteem so they have a place that they fit in, rather than stick out :-) Ideas for out …
This group is dedicated to FAMILIES with ONLY One child. Had a difficult time seeking playdates? No one seems to have the same problem of finding child interaction? Does your child constantly ask to play with a friend but you make an excuse that they are not available? Do you have an only child between the ages of 3-10? Are you interested in helping your child form lasting friendships with other people whose families resemble their own? Our boys and girls will have the opportunity to expand thei …
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