Is being a Dad to sometimes a bit too hum-drum for you? Do you run out of ideas of fun things to do with your preschool kids? Are you willing to spend some toddler time without Mommy? Before kids go to their first day of kindergarten are some of their most important years. Although being a father is a lifelong responsibility, raising a child with warmth and wisdom during these years will have an important impact on the rest of their lives. As Dads in today's world, we may have a variety of respo …

It's not easy raising children. It can be even more challenging if you are a divorced Dad that had chosen to be an integral part of your kids' lives. MDD is a meet up group devoted to helping Dads be better parents. Peers share experience, connect each other to important services and share friendship.

We are looking for more stay at home dads (SAHD) in Fairfield County to hang out with and for occasional excursions. The species of male primary care givers is still relatively a rare one and that's why our children's ages are not relevant. At the moment the age group is from newborn till 3 years old. Our current members are from Norwalk and Stamford. Please join us and let your fellow home dads know as well.

This group is for Single Moms & Single Dads with young kids. We will meet at local kids places in the Poughkeepsie, Wappingers Falls, and Fishkill area such as Kids Kingdom, Jumpin Jakes, and the Childrens Museum. The adults can have fun playing and watching the kids while also getting to know other single moms and dads.  We will also have some fun events for just the parents  because as much as we all love our kids Moms and Dads need a night of adult fun too.   In general I would expect singles …

This is for all fathers and fathers-to-be with a 2013 due date. We can meet once a week with our kids and whine all we can about our lack of sleep, sex, money, and exercise... ;-p Just kidding! Let's exchange experiences, tips and tricks, and most importantly, take the baby off the hands of our partners for a while so that they can get some rest.

A place for Middle School Girls and their moms (or dads) to meet new friends, try new things and have a safe supportive environment outside of their typical school peers. Building self esteem and discovering new interests and new friends.

This is a group for moms, dads, grandparents, caregivers etc, of infants and young children. Group Benefits -Stay-at-home parents...Avoid being cooped up at home during the day. Attend multiple daily activities that will entertain, socialize and stimulate you and your child. -Save money by attending activities that are either free or inexpensive. -Involve the whole family. This is NOT just a mom's group. -Meet other people in the area that have little ones. -Find out about fun and exciting activ …

Let's get together for fun activities in our neighborhood, like going to storytime at the library, hanging out at park, stroller walks and play dates in our homes. We can also have events for just the ladies, like moms night-out, weekend events with dads (or moms), … and anything else that looks like fun. Some events will take place in other areas of interest (i.e. zoos, aquariums..etc) . This group is for stay at home moms and dads who want to be part of an easy going group.

What about us??? That's how we have felt trying to make new friends who are parents. There are plenty of amazing Meet Ups for new Moms and Dads, but it's frustrating when they only meet at 11am on a Wednesday! This group is to serve as a connector for all of us busy, working parents who are looking for other busy, working parents to befriend! All events will be held on weekends (or the rare evening we can steal ourselves away from that quality hour or two we get with our kids). We hope there are …

This is a group for any parents with school aged children, particularly elementary age. I hope to have playdates with the children at playgrounds, our homes, or any other free or low cost activity. Any suggestions are welcome! We can also have mom & dad's night-out, mom's night-out, or dad's night-out. My wish is that we can form some lasting friendships with each other and our children.

Meet other local lesbian moms/gay dads & their families.

This is a group for gay parents interested in play dates, dinners, and general community building. My husband and I recently moved to Fairfield with our 14 month old twins and would like to add some like minded families to our network. I figure we aren't alone in that.

Spend your days with a kid? Have a tendency to go against the grain? Can't join in when the rest of the moms at the park talk about what an awesome musician John Mayer is? Then this is the group for you! I'm a stay-at-home auntie in Westchester County, NY with a one year old niece. We find awesome things to do that are both local and a bit further away (CT, NYC, Brooklyn, Bronx). We'd love to meet other fun grown-ups (moms, dads, aunties, caregivers) and kids to join us for adventures!

Westford Cooperative Playgroup (WCP) meets weekly on Thursday mornings from 9:30-11:30 in Westford, Massachusetts. Families from Westford with children ages 0-5 are invited to join.  Families in the immediate surrounding towns of Groton, Chelmsford, Tyngsboro, Littleton, Acton, and Carlisle are also welcome.  There is a $25 membership fee to participate in our weekly playgroup. In addition to a weekly playgroup, the group also organizes Mommys' Nights Out, Dads' Nights, Daddy Playdates, and othe …

We are a group of expectant and new Moms and Dads who connect with and share community resources! We all want to be great parents and know A) It starts now and B) We can't do it alone. We will talk about the challenges of the transition to a family, and meet speakers who will share tips on both how to take care of ourselves, our babies, and our relationships. If you want to have lots of fun, meet other parents, and as a bonus meet great resources for baby care and mommy and daddy care, join toda …

Calling all Indian Moms (and Dads) of infants and toddlers! Interested in getting together for play dates, Mom's night out and events for the kids? Join us! We are primarily focused around the 95 corridor near the towns of Waltham, Newton, Lexington, Cambridge, Lincoln, Watertown, Belmont, Burlington and Woburn. We welcome parents from other South Asian countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal, and multi-heritage families too (e.g. persons of South Asian descent whose spouse is n …

This is a group for mom & dads who want to be active and workout while spending time with their children. We would meet for runs, hikes, bike rides, boot camp style workouts and playdates for the kids. I started this group to meet other parents to workout with that have children around my sons age, so children born in 2011/2012 only please. I will also be limiting the number of members in this group to ensure quality membership and participation.

Want to bring music into your family's life? This group could be for you. If you are a mom, dad or caregiver for children from birth-7 then please join us. This is a group for those that are currently enrolled in a class with Kindermusik with Miss Leah to come together so we can create a community, as well as those that are not enrolled but are interested in bringing music into their family's lives. The calender will be full of wonderful music opportunities. Kindermusik classes incorporate …

Are you a Father litigating in Family Court? Do you think you are getting a raw deal? If you are a Father, then you mostly likely are being abused by the Family Court system. There is almost no common social support for you and your cause. This meetup would be to network, discuss, share concerns and war stories, and mutually assist Fathers in Family Court, both in their efforts in their case, and activism to address the inequities incipient in that system.

This is a group inspired by stories of Daddy and me told for generations as the years have gone by. Everyone is welcome Fathers and Sons, Mothers and Daughters, Grandparents, Single parents, Step parents, and of course children of all ages from 1 to 92. The focus will be to play and do hands on Old Tech analog things that used to be so common. Things like: Making Vinegar and Baking Soda Volcanoes Launching Rockets Flying Planes Taking things apart (Will they go back together?) Playing K …

After the kids have left and/or you have dropped them off to school, wouldn't you like to chat with other parents over a muffin or bagel with a cup of coffee or tea? "Let's Talk: A Morning Chat for Parents with other Parents" is a meetup group for potential, new and existing parents and their friends. You, as parents, along with your friends, who will play a significant role in the upbringing of your child as either a surrogate or extended family member(s), will discuss the challenging generatio …

Mindful Families Encouraging parents to be mindful within ourselves, our families, the North Shore community and the greater environment through: - emotional support and encouragement -learning opportunities with emphasis on holistic health, natural parenting, and environmental consciousness - local resources to help put the lifestyle into action - community building and outreach opportunities Our calendar includes a wide range of events for all members of the family such as play groups, hikes, …

Whether you are separated, divorced, widowed or single, North Shore Single Parents is a place for you and your children to meet up and make new friends! We are a diverse group that welcomes all single parent families, including LGTB. Join us for events for both adults and children.

This group is for LGBT parents (and allies) and their kids living in the general South Shore area to connect, build friendships, and have fun! We can plan outtings to some of the great local parks, museums, zoos and the like, along with playgroups and coffee/lunch breaks. Please feel free to post ideas for meet ups!

Are you a parent with kids in school during the day? Are you someone who is used to being busy and "on the go" and now finding that you have a little extra time on your hands during school hours? If you've answered "yes", then this group is for YOU! Let's get together for fun activities in the area, like outdoor adventures (mini-golf/hiking/boating/skating/walking in a park), going to the theater, visiting museums, bowling, darts, attending workshops, scrap-booking, etc. We can even just go out …

The Tri-State CareGiver Group is for anyone who is living through taking care of their aging parents.  We offer support, help  and advice from others encountering the same problems.  We get together and discuss, share our ideas of how to help the person we are caring for and give each other ways of helping reduce the stress in our own lives ~and ~ very importantly, how to find some joy and laughter in our experiences. Babyboomers are now starting to realize the effects on our lives of being in t …

Our group is for new parents that would like to meet other parents to get together with and hopefully make new friends for you and our children. We could have playdates for our kiddies as well as couples night out. In this group, moms and dads are always welcome to all meet ups. If you are like us and are the first couple in your group of friends to have a baby this is the perfect group for you. As new parents we all know how everything changed when we had our children and it's nice to be around …

I am a Mom who wants to offer her services to those who are considering Cloth Diapers as an option for their little ones. If you've thought about going this route but aren't sure how, then join! I will schedule meet-ups as interest arises and teach you everything you need to know. My goal is to assist families in making the decisions that are right for them and to offer the support they need to make their cloth diapering experiences successful and enjoyable. Already CDing? Join to offer encourag …