Happy families don't just happen ... they begin with Empowered Parents. As a parent myself I know how rewarding having kids can be and also how challenging and frustrating it can get. I understand the need for balance and all the control, manipulation, and judgment that can be part of the family dynamic. I started this group because I desire to share some simple tools with parents that have created "A Different Normal" in my family and have made parenting fun and enjoyable. What if you …

… Believe Single parents need to nurture their own minds and spirits as role models for our children and to keep us healthy and strong in our parenting roles. 4. Are sometimes utterly exhausted but have happy, successful kids because we are PHENOMENAL parents. 5. Want to expand their social circle.                                       HAVE FUN!!! This new FUN group is for us.  P.S. This isn't a Single Parent "dating" group but if people find love together, we'll celebrate!!!

Welcome! The goal of this group is to use A Course In Miracles as a foundation and apply it to parenting our children as well as to everyday life. It is called Miracle-Minded parenting because according to A Course, a miracle is a shift in perception and this is what I would love for each of us to experience. What if we could see every day challenges as opportunities for growth and as lessons that God wants us to learn so we could experience peace? Are you in the midst of “terrible-twos” and wan …

The idea for this meetup group came about during a recent API (Attachment Parenting International of Orange County) meeting. This is a meetup group that embraces attached parenting and natural parenting. All are welcome. "The essence of Attachment Parenting is about forming and nurturing strong connections between parents and their children. Attachment Parenting challenges us as parents to treat our children with kindness, respect and dignity, and to model in our interactions with them the way w …

Help & Hope for Single Parents If you’re a single parent, you’re probably tired, overwhelmed and feeling a bit underappreciated. That’s why we created Single & Parenting groups—to share tips and parenting wisdom that will help you find rest, hope and encouragement. At a Single & Parenting group, you’ll participate in video seminars that explain how to: Wisely encourage your kids to obey Help your hurting child Eliminate debt Deal with verbal onslaughts Figure out what your emotions are telling y …

Multidimensional Parenting is a complete, holistic approach to parenting that includes classes from a broad spectrum of educators.

Moms & Dads who work real jobs (Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm) but still want their kids to have the opportunities for play dates and also to meet other parents. I think that socialization is important for our children, and for us, and although some of our kids get that at daycare/preschool, we don't get to participate. Meet nearby Parents, come to a local Meetup for friendship, reassurance, parenting, stories and fun. This is intended to be a family group, so it is open to moms, dads, married pare …

Dear young parents & would be parents, The world today knows that 80% of the brain development happens during the first 8 years of your child. Also the right brain development is complete by the time your child becomes 4 years. This means that your child’s emotional development, intuition and creativity is locked after he is 4. The happiness quotient is based on these aspects of your child. Parents are the first Gurus of the child. Only through aware parenting we can develop our child to be a …

Do you sometimes feel lost parenting your teenage child? Sometimes, it's like herding cats - and sometimes, like herding tigers. Teenagers don't get us, and vise versa, but there is hope. My name is Michael Stevenson. I'm a clinical therapist, coach a specialist in teen behavior and education, and most importantly, a parent of two teens, and I want to help you. This meetup is sponsored by the Hope Family Treatment Center, so it is absolutely FREE. Come and learn specific tools that you can …

This meetup is for parents in the Huntington Beach area who want the straight scoop on the legal planning they should have in place to make sure their kids and money are taken care of by the people they want in the way they want... not matter what. Plus your kids can enjoy My Gym a great fun evening for them. No need to get a Babysitter!! Let me know the ages of your little ones and how many will be coming!!

  We are 40-something parents of a four-year old looking for other single-child families with similar interests for play dates and other get-togethers. This group will help to build a community so our children can meet other kids without siblings, and parents can swap stories and offer advice on the challenges of raising children as older parents. At first Meetups will take place in local parks and playgrounds, generally on a Saturday or Sunday. As we get to know one another better we can pla …

My husband and I waited a long time before starting our family and would like to meet other parents that did the same. We've found that starting a family and being new parents when you're 30+ years old poses it's own unique challenges and joys. There are so many new parents that are in their 20's, we'd like to meet some new gen x'er parents.

When I first found out I was pregnant, I starting looking for other moms-to-be in the area. It wasn't until after I had my son that I joined the Downtown Pregnant Ladies group. Since many of us have already had our babies, we decided to change the name to Downtown Los Angeles Parents, which also includes parents-to-be. We are looking to meet other new parents and or parents-to-be in the area to help each other through this exciting and challenging process. If you're a new parent or parent-to-b …

You know how sometimes you meet parents & though you like their kids you can't discuss anything more meaningful than your new recipe for chicken? We won't be that group! Come hang out with intelligent, thoughtful, FUN parents who LIKE that you're a pagan vegan transgender banjo player, & that you can carry on a good conversation, bring some diversity & enrichment into our lives, &, yes, that you have children. Because that's the basis of the group--many of the friends that we used to hang out wi …

Meet with other local LGBT parents and their kids for fun and support. Pot Luck's, Picnics, activities, friendship, and volunteer opportunities. Lets get together and have some fun! Future parents, grandparents, and straight LGBT friendly folks are welcome :)- We are supported by the Long Beach, and L.A. LGBT Centers.

This group is intended for all Parents, Youth Facilitiators in Long Beach/Lakewood and North OC areas. All are welcome to join and share ideas, AND our intention as a group is to be a network of individuals interested in mindfulness (not necessarily meditation or spirituality), and a heart-centered approach to youth and families.