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 …

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

If you are looking for other Attachment Parenting families in South Orange County, look no further. Whether supporters of breastfeeding and child-led weaning, cloth diapering, baby wearing, or co-sleeping, and continually enriching the all important bond between parent and child, all are welcome here. Our group, founded in 2008, now includes 140 plus families. We have created a special community spirit amongst us as we have shared each other’s company. We meet primarily in South OC cities (Alis …

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!!

I started this group because all of my friends are married and really don't understand the difficulties of being a single parent. Being a single parent can be like living in a different world, but you don't have to go it alone. We will have events like coffee night, comedy club, hiking, and some events will involve kids. Let's discuss the pleasures and hardships of single parenting.

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Looking for something FUN for your child to do that allows them to interact with their peers in a community environment? Come and join us! This playgroup offers a safe place where kids can experience joy, laughter, fun, games and new friendships. Activities are organized and led by trained behavior therapists. This combination of structured activity with free play facilitated by professional therapists nurtures an atmosphere of organized fun and encourages plenty of opportunities for social in …

This group is designed for parents and kids that have any type of special needs, including mental or physical disabilities, long term family illness, Autism Spectrum Disorders, or Developmental Delays, and more. Thrive would like to provide fun meet ups for bonding, social skills, parent respite, mini retreats that will refresh your spirit.

This group was started to help stay at home parents in Orange County, ca. to be able to surf more often, and to give the kids some friends to play with on the beach. The idea is to meet at the beach and take turns surfing and watching the kids. So please join and meet us for some good family fun.

… So...if you are looking for a place to have fun, make friends, and share parenting resources and advice with other working moms, please join us!   This group is limited to 50 members, but you can feel free to apply even if membership is currently closed.  We will keep you on a wait list and add you as and when space opens up!

This is a fun/active group that serves both parents and children. Meet with other local LGBTQ parents and their kids for fun and support. Pot Luck's, Picnics, activities, and friendship. Future parents, grandparents, and straight LGBT friendly folks are welcome  

Hello OC Families! Footprints Behavioral Interventions is excited to host Orange County's Playgroups for Children with Autism and Special Needs! In response to parent requests for playgroups, we are thrilled to be able to offer this opportunity once every month in which we invite you to bring your entire family to join us for a couple hours of giggles and oodles of fun! Please check out our MeetUp page to find out when and where we are meeting as our venues may vary. We encourage families with c …

This meet up group is for Moms and Dads who take an active role in parenting their children. Meetups taking place in home or at public locations will be open to moms and dads as a team or individually unless otherwise noted on the calendar. This is a great group for people that are interested in making long-lasting frienships!! :)

Are you a Single Mom faced with the tough challenge of raising and caring for your young child(ren) in a one parent household and possibly have 100% custody?  Would you like to share with other moms and be empowered by mutual woman support and understanding? Please join us for encouragement and fun fellowship!  Moms need moms and kids need kids to play with! All are welcome at our outings - your friends, grandparents, parents - anyone you would like to bring.  This group is to share love, light, …