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 e …

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 grou …

Thank you for your interest.  The Raleigh Hip Mamas and Papas is currently closed.   Hip Mamas & Papas unite! Join us as we fight parenting-related IQ decline through stimulating conversation (if such a thing is possible while simultaneously preventing a toddler from eating playground bark). We are a laid-back, fairly liberal, diverse group of moms and dads.  The majority of our events are on weekdays and during the day. Our membership consists mostly of kids from birth to 5 years, so we're not …

Welcome! I hope you have found a home here. Does your child meltdown at the slightest change in routine? Does he/she need to have things they way they like them? Do they HAVE to burn off energy outside or in some physical way or they will literally be climbing the walls and furniture at home? Can your child commit to a tantrum for an hour or more? Does your child have trouble with too much light or noise or people etc? Does your child pick up on every little emotion going on in your house …

This meetup is for you if you're looking for other moms and dads in the neighborhood (West Cary) you want a place where you can bounce parenting ideas off other people in a non-judgemental atmosphere you want to improve your parenting skills and create an awesome environment for your little one you have found strategies that work like a charm and want to share them with others you're interested in early education you're curious about how to incorporate Montessori into your parenting style

Meet other Single Parents in the Triangle area. Why stay at home with your kids bouncing off the walls when you can get out and have some fun! Make some new friends for yourself - find some new friends for your kids. Let's enjoy the Triangle area together! NEW MEMBERS: Please read About Us before you apply for membership!!! Click on the PAGES tab!

I started this group as a way to find friends in our neighborhood! If you are a mom and live in West Lake (or a nearby surrounding neighborhood) please join our group! Your new best gal pal may be right around the corner. We will schedule weekday kids events, evening Mom's night outs, weekend family events, and even an occasional Dad's night out. We will try to have something for everyone. To run a successful group, I ask that you please attend at least one meetup every 2 months to remain in the …

A meetup group specifically designed for the young (ages 18-35) parents! 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 Hill p …

We are a group of parents who are raising our children without religious dogma in the Triangle area. Our group provides a supportive and encouraging community for a wide spectrum of agnostics and atheists where the decision to raise your children without religious dogma is respected. The meetups are kid-friendly and also provide a welcoming social atmosphere for both moms and dads. Expecting parents and those with grown children are also welcome. We have once monthly Sunday morning meetups along …

Our group is a way for single parents and their children to have oportunities for friendship and emotional support. Most events will be with children and some will be without children.