Both moms and dads who are swimming against the mainstream parenting culture are welcome. Are you attachment parents? Interested in homeschooling or unschooling? Tired of all of the marketing to parents and children? Wanting to say goodbye to TV and plastic toys? Alternative Parenting of Durham is a community of parents who wish to approach parenting mindfully, respectfully questioning what others often take for granted. We believe in "education for life" and enjoy reading and learning about edu …

Dads with all aged kids are welcome. It's time to show the kids how dads do playtime. I'm thinking miniature golf, soccer, maybe a paddle boat race at Shelly Lake, a few trips to some museums or the zoo, hiking a few nature trails, or setting up our tents for camping. This is not a self-help group. This is a group for dads that want to get out and do something active with their kids.

Over Thanksgiving, I went to a coffee house chess club that my dad runs in Ohio. It was an amazing experience--people of all ages and skill levels observing, talking about, giving impromptu lessons in and playing chess. The social energy at a club like this creates an environment where we can improve our chess skills in a way that is often more difficult (and less fun) in an online-only practice. This is a very welcoming group, and anyone who likes to play chess is invited. Ideally, this group …

Being the full-time care giver for our children presents unique challenges. Full-time parenting groups in our area are mostly, if not exclusively, moms. We need a group where dads aren't the minority. This group gives an opportunity to share and talk about the unique challenges of being a dad. Kids of all ages are welcome. We hold weekly playgroups, primarily Tuesday morning and Thursday afternoon. as more members join and interest grows, we'll add additional playgroups at other times throughout …

Welcome to the group!   If you'd like to be an organizer of fun events for this group, especially last-minute events, please email me!  You must be responsible and organized, outgoing and friendly. Thanks, Michael P. Meetup organizer michael623@yahoo.com

This group is for open-minded parents interested in any (not necessarily all) aspects of Attachment Parenting, including: thoughtful preparation for parenthood, breastfeeding and child-led weaning, babywearing, co-sleeping, building a relationship with one’s child based on trust and respect, and positive/gentle discipline. And while many may also share interests in cloth diapering, elimination communication, child-led potty learning, alternative education options, natural family living and birth …

A meetup group specifically designed for parents and kids in the Triangle area! Single parents, married couples, and just couples with children are welcome to join; all children of all ages are welcome! We are an active group with very active kids. Most of our events are kid oriented, but some adult only events will be planned. If you're interested in meeting new friends, playmates, and other parents, then this is the group for you! This is the ultimate in Raleigh - Durham - Cary - Apex - Chapel …

Downtown Durham Babies is a meetup group for parents of toddlers born between March 2011 and March 2012 in downtown Durham or the neighborhoods near downtown Durham. We are a diverse group of parents who subscribe to multiple styles of parenting.  We enjoy learning new strategies and ideas from each other, but also respect each other's different beliefs and parenting philosophies. This is a member-led group. Some meetups are scheduled by organizers, but members are also encouraged to schedule an …

We're so glad that you finally found us!  We have been waiting for a sassy new member to join our circle of friends. A little bit about our group: First and foremost, we like to have fun! Our meetups include mom's night out, mom's night in, family events, play dates, dad's afternoon out, etc.  We try to have something for everyone. Don't see what you like on our calendar?  Feel free to email an organizer to either host or suggest an event that works for you.  Chances are, somebody else is loo …

Everyone has something to say about parenting. But when we become a parent, what we realize is that we are our child’s best first teacher and we are the expert on our child. The GPS Local -Raleigh Community is a meet up group for parents that are interested in listening in to the http://GreatParentingShow.com - GPS- and then having a place to discuss and support one another on different parenting topics shared. Take what you need and leave the rest. The more you think about how stressful parenti …

This is a brand new group for all those moms (and dads) out there who are looking to make personal connections for both themselves and their children. Let's get together for fun and affordable activities in the Durham and Chapel Hill area, like going to the park, coffee dates, play dates (for baby & mom), and moms night out. Having a new baby is such an exciting and fulfilling time in our lives... but it can end up a little isolating, especially as a mom of a newborn or infant. Lets get together …

This group is designed for single parents to network and plan activities with other single parents and their families.

IF YOU ANSWER YES TO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING, THEN THIS GROUP IS FOR YOU! Is your preschool-aged child at home most days and you wish for more academic and social instruction? Does your part-time preschooler attend daycare or school and you want them to experience more? Do you wish there was a more convienent location that provided awesome quality time with your children? Your Home??? Would you like for your preschooler to interact, learn and have fun with other kids? Would your preschooler enjoy c …

This is a group for married couples in their 20's or 30's who have relocated here with kids 3yr or younger that are looking to meet other parents in the Triangle to do things with and possibly build long lasting friendships. I started this group because my husband and I are new to this area and we are looking to meet other couples with young children who are in a similar situation as us. We are hoping to have family outings, mom and dad dinner nights, play groups, ect. Look forward to meeting ev …

Single Parents Of Raleigh Durham "Support Group", is a new group that I have developed out of a horrible situation I found myself in. Recently driving myself to and being in the Emergency Room alone 3X, made me realize that some things about being a single parent; without extended family or friends is really hard. 1. The staff asked me after heavy medications and a procedure if I had a ride home. I did not!!!! and no one to call!!!!. I had to wait till the morphine wore off, then drive myself to …

This is a group for those whole live in the Preston area of Cary with kids under 3 years old that are looking to meet other young parents to do things with and possibly build long lasting friendships. Some bio information about us: My husband and I are 32 year old from Florida and relocated 2 years ago to NC.  We love to watch sports, grill out, cornhole, travel, wine, beer, go to the park, and just hangout. Now that we have an 11 month old daughter we have been staying home more often. We are l …

We can trade, do shopping trips, and help each other with organizing our coupons and have some classes all for free. We will also be starting to have classes around the beginning of next year, all you will have to do for those is donate a certain type of food that is needed for the food banks at that time.

We moved our family of three to Cary from the Finger Lakes Region of NY in May 2012. We are gentle, attached, semi-crunchy parents to our amazing and active two year old daughter. After attending a few other mommy and me group meetups, I realized they were not a great fit.  We parent by instinct, practice co-sleeping, full term breastfeed, baby wear, avoid toxic products and plastic and eat a mostly whole, organic (when possible) unprocessed diet which are not mainstream and apparently these thi …