Expose your child to a second language with Madres Latinas of Silicon Valley playgroup. Join us for park play dates and field trips to encourage the development of Spanish as a first or second language. Main purpose is to encourage parents to practice their Spanish alongside their children. Participe con nuestro groupo Madres Latinas of Silicon Valley para utilizar su Español y desarollar el Español de sus niños. Vamos a jugar en parques locales y hacer actividades para desarollar y apoyar la id …

Many people want to express their creativity but haven't found the right outlet. Sound familiar?  Then this is the place for you! Fun, supportive environment, this meet-up is held at my studio located at 2231 Winchester Blvd. Campbell, 95008. The studio is crammed with tons of hand-made papers, paints, canvas, glue, fabric, string, found objects...anything you need to express yourself! Work on a specific project (see examples below) or do your own thing after a short tutorial about how to use th …

This Meetup is for parents in theSilicon Valley 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 ... no matter what. Based on the book "Wear Clean Underwear! A Fast, Fun, Friendly - and Essential - Guide to Legal Planning for Busy Parents" this is where parents can get the information they need as easily as possible. If you have not already named legal guardians for you …

This Meetup is for parents of children with special needs in the Silicon Valley 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 ... no matter what. At our Meetups, you will learn: -- How to Take Charge of Your Child’s Future and Build a Fortress of Protection Around Your Child that Will Last a Lifetime. -- The 10 Steps You Must Take to Plan for the Future Care of You …

PARENT + ENTREPRENEUR + WORK-AT-HOME-PARENT (WAHP) = YOU!!!This group was formed to create camaraderie and long lasting professional and personal friendships amongst us home-based Parent Entrepreneurs.Being a parent is challenging; running a home-based business around your family exacerbates that challenge. We are the C.E.O's (where "E" is "Everything") of our work and home life, which are constantly melded together.We are a unique crowd. We are our own individual resource center. We are a blend …

Welcome to the Boys and Girls of the Bay! We a fabulous group of moms from the Bay Area. We just started this group in June 2010. Our focus is on our children having fun while socializing with other children as well as the mom's having fun too. Our group is geared towards (but not limited to) moms who have children born in 2009. There is a huge variety of events, something for everyone to enjoy. Along with play dates we have a place for everyone to chat, ask for advice and support one another. W …

Welcome to Mom's Night Out! I thought I'd start this meetup for mom's who like to occasionally get out of the house in the evenings or on weekends and spend some of their "me time" with other smart, fun and down to earth women. We love our kids to pieces, but can appreciate some time to unwind! Meetups will include dinner, coffee, movies, drinks, pedicures, and anything fun! Any mom should join - working, stay at home, step or join even if you don't have kids. Just know that I talk about mine a …

Hey, nothing wrong with what our parents did - they raised us and we turned out all right. But we have to prepare our kids for a world our parents never dreamed of. And to do that, we're going to have to bone up on some advanced leadership skills, some 21st Century parenting tricks of the trade.

The South Bay Playgroup is intended to foster friendships for our children, as well as ourselves. Most of the children are ages 0-5, but all ages of children are welcome.  We have playdates at parks, museums, in-home, the mall, the zoo, almost anywhere we can let the kids run around and burn off some energy! We have craft playdates, Mom's night out, Mom's night in, stroller walks and much, much more.  We love it when our friends come out to play, so participation is strongly encouraged!

**ALTHOUGH WE ARE CLOSED OFF AND ON TO NEW MEMBERS, PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL IF YOU'D BE INTERESTED IN BEING NOTIFIED AS SOON WHEN WE OPEN UP IN THE FUTURE** Are you looking to join a Mom’s group that offers a little bit of everything? Do you have children that need to get out of the house and release energy while being social with other kids? Do YOU have to get out of the house and release energy while being social with other adults? Well then, this is the group for you! We are a group of Moms th …

"Mingle, Eat, Drink, & Be Merry...and your kids too!" That's right- kids are welcome in this group of fun single parents. This group is for those that are looking for a group for single parents and kids. Who are also yearning for something a little different...not your typical single parent play date. Think "play date for single parents..with a kick!" Expect to go to wine tastings- in a very appropriate family friendly environment ofcourse. We will have parties in venues with dinner and dancing! …

This group is for anyone who has the responsibility of providing for the care of their parents or other family members. Topics will include: how to avoid elder fraud, how to maximize benefits from Social Security or Medicare, how to choose the correct nursing home, how to work with professional caregivers, how to recognize memory issues with our parents, and other topics you may wish to hear about.

This group is designed for parents, teachers, school administrators and those interested in the prevention and treatment of bullying.

This is a group for anyone wanting to gain support and improve their parenting skills. I am a parent, former elementary school teacher, certified Positive Discipline Coach and Marriage and Family Therapist Intern (#62478). I run an ongoing parenting support group sponsored by the Process Therapy Institute in Los Gatos. Anyone is allowed to participate, but it is geared towards people that take the 7-week Positive Discipline Class I offer. Next Class begins April 17th at 6:30 and meets every Tues …

StrollerFriends is a group of moms from your area who are seeking a social group that is health-minded. Weekly play dates, Moms Night Outs, hikes, and weekend activities allow parents to regularly meet and discuss what’s on your minds while allowing your children to get in some fun playtime. We are sponsored and powered by Baby Boot Camp.

I am a new SAHM to a beautiful boy, Liam. My husband and I just moved back to the Bay Area from the OC a few weeks ago. During my time in SoCal, I made friends with a wonderful group of mommies through Meetup (if every you're a mom in the OC area, look up: OC Asian Moms). I enjoyed the conversations, advice and suggestions, but above all, I cherished the friendships. I would like to create the same kind of environment for my son and myself back home. If you are an Asian mom or have any kind of A …

Being an effective parent can be difficult, and having the relationship with your children that you desire can be a challenge. This can be especially difficult when your children "misbehave" as you are trying to balance other demands and pressures in your life. The Parents Wisdom Network is a growing community of supportive parents who want to get in touch with their higher selves to become the best parents they can be....living happy and stress-free lives to better connect with their children a …

We hold our meetings at Calvary Church in Los Gatos. We offer this free program as a service to our community. Everyone is welcome without regard to faith background, relationship status, or the stage of life you are in as far as your "breakup"."We provide a safe atmosphere for you to heal your heart and to find support after experiencing a difficult divorce or the end of a significant relationship.

Are you the parent of a young adult with high functioning Asperger's who is trying to maneuver his or her way through college. Do you find yourself having to do some of the maneuvering for them and feel clueless at times. Also, maybe they do not want to go to college, or want to take a break, or not know what they want to do. Lets us unite and try to figure this thing out in order to help our kids figure it out as well.

Are you part of a transracial family by adoption? Are you interested in learning more about being part of a transracial family? Then this group is for you. Let's get together for some playdates, family-friendly activities, and some much needed support. After adopting our son in 2011, I've been struggling to find families who can relate to the joys and challenges of being part of a transracial family.

If there are any other parents living in San Jose looking to organize playdates for younger children (ages 2-12) with autism let's find a way to get together! Our children benefit so much from being involved in social activities with other children, but it is often difficult to find supportive and understanding environments for our children to play in. We can meet-up at parks, have play-dates in our homes, plan mini-trips on the weekend to various parks or trails etc. Many parents with children …

This group is for Bay Area Desi Divorced Singles. No age restrictions! To become a member there’s 3 basic requirements to be member of the group: You must be a “Desi”, i.e. of Indian origin. You must be local, i.e. a resident of San Francisco bay area. Any unattached single from (not in live-in together relationship) Indian origin that is above 18 years of age is welcome. If you are Divorcee, Widow or Separated but Divorce in process this is the group for you. Initially I started this group for …

This is a group for all parents of kids who will be starting kindergarten at Valley Christian Elementary School in September 2013. Hope to provide a chance for parents and the kids to meet before the school year starts.

Whether you're a recent arrival, lived here for years, have a British partner or just lived in the UK for a while join us for fun with the babies and toddlers. We love living in beautiful California but sometimes we miss familiar accents, fish and chips, afternoon tea and the rain (not really) so let's get together with our babies, toddlers and partners to explore the area, make new friends and play! Just a couple of basic rules: - you must have at least one child aged 5 or under to join - eith …

Women experience different and difficult transitions within their life. This meet up is geared towards young adults, adults, and seasoned women of all ages, cultures, abilities, and life experiences.  I am aware that we all experience growing pains in our lifetime. As we experience these seasons in our life, whether it be starting/ending a career, getting married/separated/divorced, having a child, parenting, experiencing menopause, retirement, or caring for an elderly parent, we aren't always e …

Once a month meeting at a local park or other suggested or offered venue for the boys ages 9-11 and siblings to play and bond with like minded peers. A parent run gathering with best intentions and good will. We can't be alone here their must be more little boys like mine who want a friend.

This group is for families living in the Santa Cruz Mountains, everything from Los Gatos to Santa Cruz. We get together for play dates, BBQs, holiday events, Mom's night out, dad's night out, support group-style gatherings, and family adventures! The purpose of this group is to foster new, lasting friendships and to bring our community closer together. There is strength in families sharing support, laughter, and creativity. I encourage members to bring their ideas to the table, host events, and …

Do you work all week and then struggle to find other parents with toddlers to do activities with on the weekend? Tired of all the playgroups that only hold events on weekdays while we are at work? Well, you've come to the right place. This group is dedicated to working parents in the South Bay who are looking to enjoy toddler group activities on the weekend. Preffered age of kids for this group is 14 - 36 months old.The group is open for any group members to create events, not just me! Looking f …