Starting in September, our Parents Information Night will change to a monthly parents support group called Parenting Beyond 18. This support group will meet once a month, coinciding with the first Club Neuro of the month. We'll meet at EvoLibri's office and once Club Neuro is underway, we'll walk to a nearby restaurant. It is VITAL that you RSVP if you plan on attending, and if you change your mind, to change your RSVP to no if you cannot. We make reservations at local restaurants based on RSVP …

This is a fun, interactive session that both parents and kids will join. There will be the opportunity for yoga that is energizing, fun and healthy for the body and mind. There will also be interactive games that teach leadership skills, teamwork, enthusaism and ability of focus. Though this is a free event, confirmation of attendance is required.

Are you a single mom or pregnant and single? Join us as we share the joys and struggles of single motherhood! Single moms have to do it all -- we have to be both the mother AND the father, the nurturer and disciplinarian, teacher, friend and provider. Sometimes, it's hard not to look around at the couples with or without kids and feel like no one understands what you are going through. Sisters In Arms - Single Moms is a social/support networking community for "solo moms" to meet and form close c …

Dear Parents and Teachers, We bring together encouraging parents and enthusiastic Young Writers (ages 7-12) to share stories, exchange ideas, and grow creative writing skills in a fun and informal workshop setting. Our events include guest speakers (artists, writers, photographers, etc.), games, field trips and both one-time workshops and writing workshop series. Of course, we're always looking for new ideas to inspire creative writing within our community. If you have any questions, then please …

Our playgroup is made up of a small group of Moms interested in forming lasting friendships for our children, ourselves and our families. We have fun, educational and interesting events for everyone. Parks, crafts, museums and trips with the kids. Moms nights out for us. Cookouts and weekend day trips for the whole family. Come join a group of caring, committed and friendly parents and children!

Parents, Imagine your teen being in a well-lit room full of aspiring writers, where everyone is talking excitedly and laughing. Some people are reading their stories out loud; others are asking for feedback on their blog posts and college essays. Everyone is working on a special piece for the Annual Teen Writers Anthology. The energy is contagious. Is your teen curious about joining a group of Teen Writers who share their passion for writing? As a parent, would you like to encourage their writin …

Children and teens today lead lives full of stress. They are under pressure to perform, pressure to get good grades, and social pressure from their peers. At the same time parents have their own stresses to do with the practicalities of life. We come together at least once a month for fun and interactive workshops (for 8-13 year olds) where kids are in a safe, structured and nurturing environment and they can have some fun. Each workshop is led by a professional. We play games, and learn f …

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 …

Overwhelmed! How To Turn Your child with Special Needs Into A Great Gift Who this event is for, is for loving Bay Area Parents of special needs kids. Perhaps its Autism, Down syndrome, MS, adhd, md or cerebral palsy to name a few... Parents think that when you have a child with special needs that your life is over. I know I did! But really it’s an opportunity for a new awakening. My name is Baruch Vargas and I have a child who is 10 years old who has Down syndrome. Have you ever felt alone …

If you can't find a group.. start a group. :) I have 2 wonderful special needs kids.. a 10 year old boy with Aspergers and an 8 year old girl with ADHD. I'm looking for other parents to connect with and share the experience. Seems like we could help eachother avoid the IEP pitfalls, find better resources and possibly create lasting friendships for our children as well as ourselves. As great as our families and friends are, they aren't in our shoes... Heck, sometimes it's a problem trying to …

Welcome all! We are a fun social group for 1st time moms and dads in the Peninsula/South Bay area who want to come together to make lasting friendships with other new moms and dads. During this exciting, fun and life-changing time in our lives, it's nice to to be with others who are in the same boat with whom we can get advice from, give support to and share a laugh with. We have a few simple criteria for membership: 1) Your first child was born between April 2011 and April 2012 2) Your family l …

"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! …

WE'VE MOVED!  See below. ------------------------- Hi Everyone, Thanks for checking out our single parents helping single parents group. Things have been slow to get going in this group on the Meetup site.  The consensus is that Meetup is not the right vehicle for a group of this nature.  Meetup is designed for specific events at specific times and is not a very good communication tool.  It does have a discussion board, but it is clunky and no one uses it. So we're moving. From now on the GO …

This group was created to bring valuable feelings of assistance from people in similar situations that have children ages 8-15 who are diagnosed with ADD, aspergers or bi-polar. This successful group of activity-centered support lies in a relaxed and casual atmosphere, frank discussions, friendships and a focus on group events. The core values are honesty, patients and love. Proactive encouragement and objective empathy Freedom from the isolation of day-to-day living Activity-Based Support for …

Welcome to the Bay Area Desi Single Parents & Single Agains (iBASPSA) Meetup! We started as group for Bay Area Desi Single Parents and their kids (iBASP). With growing popularity and requests for membership from divorcees without kids, we decided to open up group to Desi Divorcees without kids too. No age restrictions either! 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 Francis …

Hello Parents! Has your teen ever been inspired by a business? Have they ever wondered about starting their own? Did you know that many successful entrepreneurs started when they were teens? In fact, many young people have done well with a small business that they love. If your teen is curious about creating their own project, whether it is a micro-business, small business, or promoting awareness around a certain cause, then this meetup is for your family. We’ll encourage and introduce your teen …

This group is a safe venue for parents and children who embrace a Unitarian Universalist philosophy to connect. The group was formed by parents in the First Unitarian Church of San Jose (http://sanjoseuu.org) who wanted an easy way to get to know like-minded parents. The philosophy of the church, and the Unitarians of this group, is love. Parents belonging to this group have many different lifestyles and beliefs, but we are united in our commitment to acceptance of each other and our children. Y …

StrollerFriends is a group of moms from your area who are seeking a social group that is health-minded. Weekly play dates allow parents to regularly meet and discuss what’s on your minds while allowing your children to get in some fun playtime. We are powered by Baby Boot Camp and getting resources from Earth's Best!

Hi there I'm Jill and I am a professional organizer and feng shui consultatant. I decieded to start this meetup because I am genuinly concerned and want to help with childrens environments. The purpose of this group is to have idea sounding board or help and clairification for busy families,parents,teachers, or caregivers to help create a more organized harmonious environment. Who should join is anybody that is interested in childrens environments! =)

Hi Everyone! This one's for the Bizy Mama's & Dada's out there who would love to enjoy each! If you're like me, you have awesome kids who LOVE to have fun! :) I'm a "Mama Love" of 3 kids ages, 8, 5 and 3! My husband and I haven't been on a date.. since.. well... I can't remember! And I'm sure a lot of parents are going through the same thing :). What if we could all SAVE MONEY by flip flopping with childcare??:) Thus, if you'd like to go out on a date night, I could watch your kids and visa vers …

This group is for parents (not just the moms!) with babies born between May 2012 and May 2013 (+/- a month).  The date range for the group is so our kids are close in age, which makes activity planning a little easier (as well as advice sharing since we are all going through similar challenges). We welcome both working and stay-at-home parents, so have events during the weekday, on weekends and in the evenings. Are you an active person looking for an active group of supportive parents?  Join us! …

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.

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.

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 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.

Join us and join in the fun! Host a group in your neighborhood! Set up a playdate with other families at the parK! Have a game night for your child and other families at a local restaurant! All you need to do is schedule an event with the details, place, etc.  PHP will then approve it and your set. Meetup.com does most of the work of inviting and reminding people. Be sure to be specific about your target group in the title. Parents Helping Parents (PHP) strives to improve the quality of life f …

There seem to be plenty of meetups for SAHMs, but its harder to find folks interested in meeting on weekends and weekday evenings, so this group is designed especially for working parents who would like to establish new friends for themselves and their child(ren) aged around 1-3 years old. (Older and younger siblings are welcome, too!) (Stay-at-home moms and dads are also very welcome, but the main objective of this group is to schedule events outside of the standard workweek, so that working p …

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 …