We are starting this group to get to know other Mom's /Dad's and their kids by participating together in events in our communities and having get togethers. We would like the group to have Mom's events, play dates, family activities as well. We would like to welcome everyone in the area and just build the group as we go. The group is for working Moms & Dad's but SAHM are always welcome as well. If you are ready to have some fun and get to know other families in the area join us! It's a great tim …

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!

KidzHelp Digital Writing Project: Writing with a purpose Kids creating digital stories for seniors! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Are you interested in joining our digital writing for kids and seniors volunteer project right here in Streamwood / Elgin? (Run by Jessica, Braden and Bridgette Nicholson)       Most kids love using technology and multimedia. Used wisely, digital writing can help kids improve their writing and help them create writi …

Sometimes the time out you need is not for your kids! For moms with kids up to age 14 who need some support and want to learn. We all love our kids, but sometimes we reach our limit. Sometimes, we need some time out to get and give support and learn information to help us get to a better place with them and for ourselves and our happiness. I’m Dr. Sherri singer, Child and Family Psychologist and I look forward to having these meetups for moms who need that time out and support. 5 things we will …

Greetings Parents of kids with Autism, Asperger's ADD/ADHD, and other related differences, Are you looking for a way to help your child improve their social skills? Does your child get stuck on one topic? Does your child have huge meltdowns over not-so-huge problems? Would you like to see your child be a little more flexible? If you answered yes, have you heard about Superflex(TM) or Social Thinking(R)? Social Thinking(R) is an exciting and innovative approach helping kids develop “socia …

Mom's & Tot's Who Rock Dundee and surrounding areas is a play group where Mothers can hang out while their kids are having fun! Whether it be through special weekly play dates, out and about adventures, Birthdays, theme days, movie days, holidays, Mom's night out, music days, arts and crafts days & cupcake days...etc.  We have a variety of different age kids, although it seems like the toddler (3-5) range is dominant.  We try to schedule 2 meet ups a week.  One meetup is typically a play date at …

… * New web 2.0 applications, interactive web services, are very beneficial (and in many cases free) for kids with special needs. * Mainstream handheld devices such as the iPod touch, iPhone and Nintendo DS are starting to offer significant applications for organization, learning, participation, communication and recreation. * Free or low cost software provides many options for alternate presentation of work and modified or multimedia materials. * New ideas help with increasing motivation fo …

We're taught a lot of things--how to ride bikes, balance checkbooks, cook spaghetti, and fill out tax forms--but no one teaches us how to raise kids. Psychologist, Craig Hallenstein, closes that gap by meeting with parents to discuss the nature of effective parenting. Meetings will address: balancing love and discipline, telling kids the truth, advocating as partners, talking about sex, and anything else members wish to discuss. The group is intended to be educational rather than therapeutic, ho …

I am a mom with a 2 ½ year old daughter and another on the way. I just moved to Thornwood and previously could walk outside at any given time to find kids playing and parents socializing. I’m hoping to recreate that within the neighborhood!   Members of Thornwood Moms include moms that can actively participate in weekday playdates, neighborhood walks, moms only events and the online message board. Children range from newborns to roughly 3 years old (born in 2009 or beyond).  With a limited age r …

I hope to plan weekend indoor and outdoor activites... with the kids, without the kids... suggestions are appreciated, as I can only really think of the "normal" activites... picnic playdates, coffee, zoo gatherings, Moms night out...   I don't know about you, but I am finding it very hard to meet any other moms... I would love to be able to know that I have a support group out there that I can talk to and hang out with... with or without the kids....

     The goal of this group is to connect people who love doing yoga, love learning new ways to take care of themselves and the Earth, and love discussing holistic topics.      I currently teach yoga by donation out of my 20'x20' home studio in Saint Charles.  I teach a variety of styles for men, women and families, including some specialty programs: fertility enhancement, pre/postnatal, yoga playdates, and Brainy Kids Yoga. To find out more about me and my classes, visit yogaonmonroe.com.       …

Desi Moms group is to bring together desi/Indian families with kids together for some fun times . The young guns are happy playing with kids of their age . We would have playdates for them and can take them out for various activities ...What they miss from back home - We will try to fill in that void with good company and laughter !

This is a social group for mothers who stay home full-time or work part-time with one or more children in the communities of Elmhurst, Villa Park and Lombard. Our goals are to make new friends, to connect with other moms and their children, to support each other, and to have fun! We plan a wide variety of daytime activities every month for Moms to attend with their kids as well as one or more "moms only" evening events. Activities may include kids' outings, park days, recipe exchanges, and coffe …

Welcome to Little Smiles! We are a local group of parents who share experiences, go on kid friendly outings, have play dates, Moms Night Out, and most of all have fun! We welcome you to come and join us as we help our little ones be creative and enhance while enhancing their social skills. Parenting is hard work! So why not enlist the support of others. Parents can also share stories and advice while enjoying some great conversation! So, why are you waiting? Come share some SMILES, laughs and …

… The term “psychic” incorporates all these names and more … who are we to say why or how these kids are psychic. Instead, Our Meetup Group strives to support these amazing families in discovering and managing the phenomena they find occurring around them.    If you would like to be a member and learn more about The New Children, please answer a few quick questions. We are an elite group of moms on a mission of accepting, protecting learning and loving our gifted children. We are not here to judge …

… The purpose of this group is to provide parents of Soaring Eagles a forum to share resources, support and have some fun meeting up with our amazing kids. Maybe even a parent's night out to help us unwind. This is a completely open forum where members can schedule their own outings, post question, suggest resources or announce upcoming seminars of interest. The ultimate goal will be to have Meet Ups that accommodate all classmates with various needs, ages and abilities. To ensure our group main …