If you are obsessed with the power of technology to influence learning, then this group is for you! This group is for any parent, educator or child that is interested in teaching other kids to code. Makers, hackers and techies are encouraged to join. Have you ever used MIT's Scratch, Alice, Kodu or GameStar Mechanic to learn programming or teach others, then we'd love to hear your experiences and wisdom to help prepare our kids for the future.

This Meetup is for parents of children with special needs in the Silicon Valley who want the straight scoop on the legal planning they should have in place to make sure their kids and money are taken care of by the people they want in the way they want ... no matter what. At our Meetups, you will learn: -- How to Take Charge of Your Child’s Future and Build a Fortress of Protection Around Your Child that Will Last a Lifetime. -- The 10 Steps You Must Take to Plan for the Future Care of You …

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 …

I started this group to create a connection for young moms in the San Francisco Bay Area. If you have young child(ren) and you want more ties in your life to people who relate to your story then this is for you. My aim for this group is for young moms and their children to be able to come together and just hang out, have play dates & some mom's nights out. I want to bring together all of us young mamas who share the common cause of raising our kids the best way we can while still being young spu …

I am a working mom and I understand how difficult it is for us to go on play dates , socialize and meet other moms and kids when all the action is happening during the week. Let's make this a fun group to get together with like-minded moms who work during the week and want to have fun with (or sometimes without!) their kids on the weekend.

This group is for American raised moms of Japanese descent. We straddle the line between being raised here in America, but having strong ties to our cultural heritage and often the unique experience of having grown up in homes where Japanese culture was predominant. This group is mainly an English speaking group but we can happily all work on our Japanese together (and maybe work on it with our kids too). Together we can share our unique perspectives with each other and expose our kids to some o …

This group is for all the moms in Palo Alto who have 2-3 year old. My aim to is to create a support system for mommies. We will get acquainted by organizing play dates. Once we are familiar with each other, we can leave our kids with each other for babysitting if there is a need. Sometimes we can organize mommy time, where we can leave our kids with hubbies or babysitter and go out for dinner or drinks. Since most of us don't live close to our families, this will be our fall back.

MOMS Club of San Jose-Santana Row is a local chapter of International MOMS Club (Moms Offering Moms Support), a non-profit organization that supports the stay-at-home mother of today. There are more than 100,000 members and 2,000 chapters of MOMS Club worldwide. We are run by moms, for moms!  For more information please visit our website at http://www.momsclubofsjsr.org Our chapter serves moms who live in specific areas of San Jose. Please only request to join if you live within the following bo …

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!

This group is for moms who are interested in living a more a "green" lifestyle. Share ideas and learn more about everything from sustainable food choices, safe baby and kid products, green home remodeling, organic and native gardening, hiking and camping ideas, car choices, and more. Everyone is welcome- those who already have taken steps towards greener living along with those who just want to learn more. Connect and meet new friends in a fun, non-judgmental atmosphere. We can do moms nights ou …

There are a lot of great groups here in The Bay Area, but no german playgroup, so I thought maybe there are german moms who want to bond with other german moms and their kids playing together. My son Lucas is 2.5 years old and I am a SAHM. I would love to have meetups at playgrounds, in park, zoos etc. Whatever the kids love.

We are pleased to extend an invitation to you to join Parents Without Partners International, Inc., (PWP) the premier not-for-profit organization that focuses on social, educational and issues-advocacy needs of single parents worldwide. Whether divorced, separated, widowed, or never married, PWP provides a myriad of social and educational activities for parents and children from all walks of life. We welcome you to review the unique benefits PWP has to offer. In order to join our group, we requ …

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 …

This is a group of families of children with autism and professionals that serve these families. We come together to support one another and build a community for kids on the spectrum to succeed. Grandparents, siblings, aunts and uncles, neighbors, and friends of people with autism are also welcome! We will have the following meetups: - Family Support Group (only for families, we share our challenges, exchange ideas on what worked, help and support one another through difficult phases) - Informa …

Feel the need to stay/get in shape after baby, but don't have weights or a gym membership? There's no need when you have a baby! They make fantastic personal trainers! And you can easily make enjoyable activities for the kids a little bit of calorie burning for you! This group is designed to gather moms who want to get fit, and not worry about a babysitter or a gym, make friends, have playdates, and....get ready to race! My brand new nonprofit organization, (Better Together Family Foundation, wh …

Startups working on cool stuff and not-so-cool stuff for families, kids, moms, dads, parents, grandparents..... co-hosted by ActivityHero and 500 Startups Monthly meetups with panel discussions and networking.

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.

This is a group for yoga practitioners, teachers, parents looking for relaxation and health for their kids, prenatal yoga and for spiritual seekers - anywhere in the Bay Area

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 …

This is a chance to meet other 30 & 40-something women and gay men without kids in the South Bay for friendship! All my girlfriends with kids are meeting new people and making new friends through mom's clubs. I don't plan to have kids and would like to make new friends with others like me. Let's get together and eat out, hang out, watch movies, go for drinks or coffee and not talk about our kids. :) This is a really fun mix of people. Some of us are married, some are single, some want to have …

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 …

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! …

Welcome to Mom's Night Out! I thought I'd start this meetup for mom's who like to occasionally get out of the house in the evenings or on weekends and spend some of their "me time" with other smart, fun and down to earth women. We love our kids to pieces, but can appreciate some time to unwind! Meetups will include dinner, coffee, movies, drinks, pedicures, and anything fun! Any mom should join - working, stay at home, step or join even if you don't have kids. Just know that I talk about mine a …

Are you bored at social gatherings with friends because conversation centers around their kids? Do you find your social circle shrinking as one by one, all your friends become parents? If so, then you have come to the right place! The South Bay Childfree Club is a social club for childfree couples and singles. We are people who have made a conscious decision to not have kids, for a variety of reasons. Here you can interact with other people like you and participate in a variety of activities th …

It's his kid. And she's the "Auntie" aka Step Mom. The kid lives with each parent one week at a time. Our situation is a challenge but we suspect we're not the only ones. We're looking to meet people in similar situation as us to share experiences and for the kid to make new friends.

This Meetup is for parents in theSilicon Valley who want the straight scoop on the legal planning they should have in place to make sure their kids and money are taken care of by the people they want in the way they want ... no matter what. Based on the book "Wear Clean Underwear! A Fast, Fun, Friendly - and Essential - Guide to Legal Planning for Busy Parents" this is where parents can get the information they need as easily as possible. If you have not already named legal guardians for you …

This Meetup group will create a community of women and girls dedicated to discovering and sharing ways mothers and daughters can stay close and thrive together through adolescence and beyond. Our focus will be on girls between the ages of 10 and 12, and their mothers. We will be drawing from the ideas developed by SuEllen Hamkins and Renée Schultz,  and described in their book: The Mother-Daughter Project: How Mothers and Daughters Can Band Together, Beat the Odds, and Thrive Through Adolescence …

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.