This is a group of Chicago parents who want their children to grow up multilingual (speaking 2 or more languages). It provides support and advice for parents who are trying to teach their kids proficiency in several languages or at least raise them aware and have a basic understanding of languages other than English. As the membership pool grows, it will facilitate playdates or playgroups based on foreign languages or other interests. It will explore travel and other opportunities (e.g., summer …

The purpose of the group is to provide support for parents whose kids have multiple needs and many acronyms (PDD, ADHD, NVLD, SID, ASD, CAP disorders, etc.!) Parents like me, whose children need multiple therapies, appointments, school accommodations. It is exhausting, overwhelming, and way too isolating. Break out of your isolation and meet others who understand what it's like to live a life with a Spectrum kid, attend a meet up! I hope we can share resources and support, and have a little …

This group is for fathers of children with Aspergers Syndrome (and PDD-NOS) to get together and share the unique experience of being a father of a child with AS, and to arrange recreational activities for the kids too. The reason this is designed for fathers specifically is that almost all of the support groups I have seen on this topic are for mothers, or are dominated by mothers. Parenting AS affects men in a unique way, and Aspie kids need male presence that meets their needs too.

AH Stay at Home mommies and kids group is an active group that is open to mommies in the area (Arlington Heights, Palatine, Mount Prospect, and surrounding areas) who are interested in meeting other mommies and kiddos! Open to working moms as well!

As a stay-at-home dad (with a 10 month old) who is new the suburbs I wanted to start a group to meet other parents and kids in the neighborhood. I'd love to plan fun outings to the park, the library, the pool, etc. as well as casual play dates at home. I'm excited to meet other parents who are going a little stir crazy staying at home all day.

The purpose of this group is for near north suburbs single Dads & Moms and their kids to have fun, for those because of difficult life schedules, separation or divorce are finding it difficult to meet and connect with other single parents with kids and schedule fun play dates and develop meaningful adult friendships with other parents that may have similar challenges. Most events will be with children and some will be without children so that both parents and kids can hang out, share life experi …

Looking for something new, interesting, and fun to do with your children? Who: All active, curious and imaginative children What: Weekly playgroups where kids can play and explore in a fun and unstructured safe environment  Where: Intertek‛s Research & Observation Center (located in Oak Brook near I-294 & 22nd Street) When: Flexible one-hour timeslots, offered on various weekday mornings and afternoons Why: Child‛s play is not only fun, but it‛s also crucial for the develop …

Welcome to the Fulton River District Parent’s Network! Together with our sponsor, the Fulton River District Association (FRDA), we aim to bring neighborhood parents and kids together.  FRDA’s goal is to cultivate a world-class urban neighborhood and our goal is to help by making it an even more amazing place for parents and kids to live. Join us at a family friendly Meetup.  We’d love to meet you!

Hispanic parents (with small kids) living in Chicago are welcome to join this group. We know how life changes after having kids. Sometimes it gets difficult to meet new people and have fun (specially when most of your friends are single and/or don't have kids yet!). This group brings parents with similar interests together. ----- Este grupo es para padres hispanos que viven en Chicago. Nosotros sabemos lo dificil que es conocer gente nueva y divertirse después de tener hijos. Sobretodo, cuando l …

… We also try to do a couple service projects a year to introduce the kids to the idea of helping others.  We also have monthly member meeting with speakers or special events (ex. we've had a relaxation specialist give massages, health food expert make smoothies with the kids, holiday parties and a visit to a fire station).   Also, we have one night a month that is Moms Night Out without the kids. MOMS Club® of Northern Chicagoland, IL has over 40 members and more than 60 participating children. …

Meet friendly local moms to talk about your kids and have fun! Come to a Moms Meetup to share experiences, find advice, give support, and make new friends. Infants and kids of early school age (0 - 6 years old) is this group's focus. However, expecting moms are  welcome too. Most of our activities are scheduled in the daytime in the cities of Evanston, Skokie, Niles, Morton Grove, Glenview, and Northbrook and other neighboring suburbs. Activities include park playdates, in-home playgroups, and o …

I'm starting this group, because I see other Moms in Brookfield and the surrounding areas and want to stop them all and meet them. That seems a little aggressive, so I thought I would start here and see if I can't meet some fun moms, parents and kids in my neighborhood. I’m always wondering what else is going on in the area for my son to do and hopefully with the combined knowledge of this group we won’t miss any opportunity. The goal will be to meet moms, to have play dates with the kids and th …

Creating social opportunties for adults and kids. Exchanging ideas with fellow members.

The West Loop Moms & Dads Meetup Group is a terrific resource for parents in the windy city. Through our group, you'll meet other local moms and dads and share the excitement and challenges of parenting. Join our group for friendship, parenting advice and tons of fun outings. We have all types of activities for the kiddos -- going to playgroups in individual homes, storytimes, parks, museums, zoos, indoor playgrounds, restaurants, holiday events and many other kid-friendly places around the city …

Join us as we explore the many great family destinations and venues around the Chicagoland area, enjoying old favorites and discovering new ones. Meet other exploring moms, make new friends, and be in-the-know about all of the fun destinations and activities in our great city. This meetup group was started by the founder of ChicagoKids.com, Chicago’s original online parent resource, as a fun way to get families together and encourage exploration.

The Chicago Friends of Ricki Parenting group offers fans of the new Ricki Lake show a chance to meet face-to-face and be part of a community that focuses on straight-talk and the issues that impact parents. We encourage all parents to join. The group will discuss a range of parenting topics, host fun activities to do with your kids and provide a venue for your voice to be heard on the show.