There is a need in this area for single parents to gather together for support, community, and healing. Whether you are divorced, widowed, single parent by choice, or a de facto single parent in a two-parent family... join us for fun, enriching, family-friendly, as well as parents-only activities. Lets get together!

CHADD-the nation's premiere organization serving children and adults with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD). CHADD has over 20,000 members in 200 local affiliates throughout the US CHADD affiliates like Monmouth Ocean CHADD offer support for individuals, parents, teachers, professionals and others. CHADD is a membership organization, produces the bi-monthly ATTENTION! Magazine (for members) and sponsors an annual conference. The National Resource Center (NCR) on AD/HD is the CDC ( …

The Midshore Mothers' Center (MMC) is a not-for-profit, non-sectarian community program that was formed to promote the positive aspects of parenthood and families by offering playgroups, parent education and support, mom & child activities, and family functions. We provide a forum for mothers to meet and talk, to gain friendships and knowledge and most of all find a place to feel comfortable in. The MMC is part of the National Association of Mothers' Centers. It is operated by parent members an …

MOPS aims to encourage, equip and develop every Mom of a preschooler to realize her potential as a women, mother and leader in the name of Jesus Christ. Our vision is that every mother of preschooler is so impacted by her MOPS experience that she carries it with her for life, making her a better mom who creates a better world. Our MOPS group is a community that strives to meet the needs of every mom with children from birth through kindergarten. MOPS recognizes that urban, suburban, and rural …

The purpose of this group is to meet with other like-minded adult's who have asperger's and are interested in improving their social skills.

Welcome All Spiritual Seekers Of Truth & Light! Our Healing Workshops, Full & New Moon Circles, Shamanic Drumming Circles, & Spiritual Travel Retreats have finally found its home in historical Brooklyn, NY. We offer a Smorgosbord of different healing modalities, tools and techniques to assist you and your family and friends to simply feel better. We hold the space and will be the witness for you to heal yourself in a safe and supportive environment. We are here to facilitate your own healing pro …

Please note: This group is for the neurotypical partner of Aspies. We are not an Aspie group.  If you are looking for an Aspie group, please contact GRASP (grasp.org). They run several Aspie groups in the city. I started this group because I was looking for support for partners and/or spouses of Aspies and found none. There are services and groups for Aspies and parents but, none for adult partners. So, here I am, starting this group hoping to meet others in the NYC and NJ areas who face the s …

This is a meetup for people who work in the startup/entrepreneur/innovation/venture capital ecosystem and who are parents of young kids (pre-teen).  Many of us are also members of the New York Tech Meetup, Columbia Venture Community, etc.  We get together periodically so our kids can play together and so that we can meet one another. We envision some of our events will include: - visit to Sony Wonderland - visit to the Manhattan Children's Museum - visit to a Central Park playground We welcome …

STEVEN'S WISH... Awesome teen socials! Because everyone should have a friend. I'm so proud of what this Meetup has become. Thank you to all the dedicated parents that know the importance of developing social skills, friendships and making the constant effort to remain consistent. I see growth with every single Meetup and I am so proud of our kids:) To our new members (Friends) Thank you for joining. This will be a wonderful experience for your child as long as you continue to be involved, to j …

Social Group for Kids with Asperger and PDD -Autism Spectrum- Would you like your child or teen with High Functioning Autism be part of a fun, engaging and no pressure group of friends? This group is for you! Our group provides frequent opportunities for CHILDREN OF ALL AGES with Asperger Syndrome and PDD-NOS and their siblings to socialize in a relaxing fun way without fear of rejection. We know our children with ASD need opportunities to have fun and enjoy, and practice their social skills. We …

As a psychotherapist and parenting coach for children and teens with Aspergers, I've noticed that there aren't enough ways for parents to connect with one another, and get the expert support they need. The purpose of this group is to empower parents of children with Aspergers, NVLD and other Executive Functioning concerns to get the support they need, a community of like minded parents, and the guidance of an expert. If you are interested in connecting with other parents, guidance in the CSE pro …

This Meetup is for busy parents of teenage girls (average age 15) who want to ensure that their girls are exposed to all that this great city of New York has to offer. We live in the greatest city in the world with tons of activities and places to take advantage of. As parents, we are busy with work, home and other responsibilities. A Meetup like this will provide: 1. Parents the opportunity, along with their girls, to take advantage of activities that are already organized and would just requir …

The COMPASSIONATE BIRTH & PARENTING CIRCLE is a place for community and conversation about PreConception, Fertility, Pregnancy, Birth, Mothering, Fathering, Parenting and Grand Parenting, Birth & the Primal Period, Conscious Conception, Parenting Teens, Feeding with Love, Intimacy Building with Loved Ones, Nurturing and Healing. Each CIRCLE will feature a different topic and may include film viewing, short lecture and open discussion. Topics will include; Birth and the Primal period; preconcepti …

I have created this group to provide Socialization an Play dates for Tweens and Young Teens

I am a speech-language pathologist currently working in a private special needs school in New York City. My experience has taught me that the greatest hope we have in helping children and teens with special needs is working together - parents, educators, therapists, siblings, doctors. Though we are all in this together, many often feel isolated. Many do not have enough information on how to navigate the day-to-day as well as the future ahead. Many feel overwhelmed with too much information. I am …

This is a support group for parents of children and teens with special needs. This group offers you a way to reduce your isolation and get support from other parents who understand the challenges and rewards of parenting a child with special needs.

I am a speech-language pathologist currently working in a private special needs school in New York City. My experience has taught me that the greatest hope we have in helping children and teens with special needs is working together - parents, educators, therapists, siblings, doctors, etc. Though we are all in this together, many often feel isolated. Many do not have enough information on how to navigate the day-to-day as well as the future ahead. Many feel overwhelmed with too much information. …

This group is for loving parents that adopted children at a young age, are now teens and for teens facing not only the usual adolescent issues but also issues of their adoption. Let's let our kids know that "they are not alone" in their struggle to find out who they are, and who they're meant to be. We can meet in our homes, plan some group counseling events and also some fun events. Let's let them know that others share the same thoughts and feelings as they do.

Meet other friendly Mandarin learning families to set up playdates, explore the neighborhood and have fun! We share experiences, get advice and make new friends. All families and friends are welcome! We have meetups every week for different ages. For example, we are planning to have lots of events including music classes; baby sign classes; gym events; soccer classes; photoshoots; trips to museums and the Bronx zoo and book clubs where everyone is welcome and get togethers at local libraries, Wh …

They used to say that "it takes a village" to raise a child. Yet in our current society, where do we find this village? My husband and I want to create a support network of friends in the area, particularly ones who understand the trials and tribulations of parenthood, without the judgments. This group is a warm, open, inviting place for parents of all shapes, sizes, affiliations, and philosophies--a community for those who know that we are trying to do the best for our kids, even if we do it di …

The goal of this Meetup group is to allow children (11-16 yrs of age) with Aspergers and/or ADHD to meet, and play in a non judgmental, semi supervised environment. Ideally, groups would be kept at small numbers (for the benefit of the child) where parents would rotate hosting events in their home. This is not a parents support group. This is solely an opportunity for children to intermingle with other children who are also dealing with similar social challenges.

Special Moments is a non-discriminatory, volunteer group run cooperatively by and for its members. Special Moments is a family group where families work together to get involved in various activities. I decided to start Special Moments because I was tired of witnessing so many families, including my own, have nothing to do. There are many families that would like the opportunity to be exposed to different things, but they are unable to due to their schedule, financial situations, or lack of moti …

Let's get together for affordable activities.This is a group for anyone interested in hiking, zip-lining, camping/glamping, backpacking, winter/summer activities weekend getaways with kids/teens, etc. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group to meet other parents with kids who are outdoor enthusiasts. Looking forward to exploring the outdoors with everyone. Single Parents of all ages are encouraged to join. It doesn't matter if you are divorced, widowed, separated or single never marr …

Note: This group is ONLY for parents, guardians and family members of teens ages 15 - 17 with Aspergers Syndrome or High functioning Autism. I am hoping this group grows quickly because our young teens with Asperger's are very bright young people in need of making friends that can relate with them. Most teens with Asperger's have excellent academic records but that's not enough. So let's get them together for fun activities at least once a month they deserve it they work hard in school and have …

This is a group devoted to supporting parents whose teenagers are struggling with depression and anxiety and related issues, such as substance abuse, eating disorders and self harm. We will provide support and information regarding treatment programs, the world of wilderness programs, ed consultants, residential treatment centers, and therapeutic boarding schools. Mostly, we will tell our stories in candid ways that never violate teens' or parents' privacy. All members need to agree to within gr …

This is a group for parents who are interested in learning about ways to incorporate peaceful strategies into their parenting practice. This group will be especially useful for parents who need ongoing support to deal with issues such as volatile children, cooperation, discipline issues, lying, and other types of communication breakdowns. If you're tired of all the yelling, the tears, the explosions, and just want to enjoy your family more, this group may be for you. We will meet once a month in …

This is a group for high-tech parents in Brooklyn who use their iPad, Nook, Kindle, and other digital devices to help entertain and educate their kids through apps and ebook. We will discuss the best—and worst—in kids ebooks and apps available on across the web! Contact sarah (at) frederator (dot) com for more information. Cupcakes are provided by the folks at new digital publisher Frederator Books (creator of The Fairly Oddparents, Bravest Warriors, Adventure Time, etc.). With group members' ag …

This is a support group for parents, caregivers, educators, coaches, etc who want to share and learn about raising boys to become men of character. Our meetups will cover boy related topics for all ages--from diapers to dating.This is fun learning inclusive environment We'll have discussions, events, book clubs, workshops and more centered around the health, education, mental/emotional and physical well-being, and personal development of boys. We will address concerns such as mental health and a …