Are you looking to connect with other families who have children on the autism spectrum? Do you have or know a child on the spectrum? Do you have questions? Do you have answers? Have you said "yes" to any of the above questions? This meetup is geared towards the inclusion of the entire family in meetups and playdates for not only our special needs kids, but for everyone in the family. I would like to create a community where parents can come to socialize, ask questions and get answers from o …

… We welcome new members with children of any age, especially since parents need to get together and be mighty no matter what age their kids are. I have a 8-year-old son. The kids in our group are babies, toddlers, preschoolers, elementary school kids and beyond.  Our kids have already started to bond and make lasting friendships, and the same is happening for us parents.  We have room for more members that would like to join us on this great journey of parenthood. We welcome moms and dads of any …

Can't deal with the ex and/or having co-parenting issues? Want to make new friends and bond with other single, separated or divorced parents, blended families and their kids? With the emotional, physical and financial toll that often accompanies divorce, separation or having a child on your own, it's often tough being a single parent or in a blended family situation while trying to maintain your sanity. We can help each other out. Single Mamas and Papas (We are calling ourselves SMAPs) is a supp …

Welcome! The goal of this group is to use A Course In Miracles as a foundation and apply it to parenting our children as well as to everyday life. It is called Miracle-Minded parenting because according to A Course, a miracle is a shift in perception and this is what I would love for each of us to experience. What if we could see every day challenges as opportunities for growth and as lessons that God wants us to learn so we could experience peace? Are you in the midst of “terrible-twos” and wan …

Join the group if you want to meet other Moms, Dads & families in the South Bay. I hope that we can be long term friends and help each other out when at all possible--pregnancy & beyond! In addition to having a minimum of bi-monthly meetup's, i hope to build an online community where we can chat and discuss any concerns, accomplishments, events, tips.. ANYTHING regarding any and all aspects of parenting!    With the success of this meetup group-- I will continue to plan/host weekly playdates; ho …

… This group is also for mamas supporting each other, sharing experiences, and providing a nonjudgmental space to discuss parenting strategies. We meet for weekly age specific play groups to include Babies 0-12months, Lil Tots 12-20 months, Big Tots 20-30 months, and Tykes 2.5-4 years. We also have regularly scheduled activities for mommies and little ones of all age groups to enjoy. Activities include in home play dates, park play, stroller walks, outings to local attractions, mommy night outs, a …

This group is for young first time Moms from ages 28-35 with babies born between September 2011-June 2012. We are looking to meet other fun and hip first time Moms who live in the South Bay area to create new lasting friendships! Our group is about building a tight community of like minded first time moms to share advice, tips and most importantly laughter. We invite you to join us for lunches/dinners, shopping, farmer's markets, mom's nights, birthdays, exercise, park visits, play dates and any …

… So we have joined together on this journey, to meet other families who have been victim to this horrific form of child abuse, parents and guardians who have been affected by  devastation of of someone violently shaking their precious baby.  Our goal is to encourage support, and celebrate families affected by Shaken Baby Syndrome  as well as collaborate in outreach and prevention efforts. Our purpose is to exchange resources, share stories, offer comfort, hope and camaraderie as we travel this jo …

This is a working group that is laser focused on opening a Kid Friendly Hackerspace in Los Angeles (hopefully the first of many). The space will be age-agnostic (meaning all ages welcome). Click here to read some of my thoughts on the space. Join our working group wiki where we discuss locations, business model canvas, equipment, etc. We are looking for passionate members that want to support a community of makers in Los Angeles. Your skills may range from accountant to roboticist. The group is …

Do you have an only child between the ages of 0-10? Are you interested in helping your child form new friendships? Would you like to share stories and strategies about parenting your child in a supportive, non-judgmental environment? Then come join Only Child Playgroup Los Angeles! We want to meet once or twice a month for play dates in parks, museums, and other family-friendly places.  Let's create opportunities for our child to have some fun and make more friends! "The bad rap that onlies have …

Moms Connect provides a loving and supportive community of faith where moms with infants and/or young school-aged children can connect, build relationships with other moms, feel nurtured, find inspiration from our speakers and Mentor Moms, and ultimately, develop stronger marriages and families.

… Guitar Club for tweens and Teens will come along side them to be another avenue of friendship for them. " It will also be a place for parents to get together as well and get to know each other and support each other. My hope is that once they gets get to know each other by their common interest for the love of guitar that they can also do other activities together like Knotts Berry Farm or Movies and things of this sort. My hope is to be able to gather them together at parks, maybe the beach or …

  Got MoM grew out of the desire to connect with other moms and share common experiences. I am a first time mommy and with that come lots of trial and errors. As I go through this awesome journey of parenthood I also can't seem to forget that I am an adult and let's face it we need to interact with other adults from time to time. I wanted to form a group where moms like me can come together and discuss what really goes on in our daily lives. So if you have children ages 0-7 yrs and need a place …

… This intention of this group is to offer yoga, meditation, music, playdates, Mamas Nights Out, insights, ideas, inspiration and communal, motherly support. Please join us and invite all the Goddess Mamas you know. Share in the wisdom and friendship of Mamas in our community. Bring your yoga mat, a drink and a mug for a shared beverage. You are welcome to bring your child... just bring some toys and a blanket for them. Suggested donation $10-20 per family for classes. Playdates are free :)

         W elcome and Greetings!   ISC's Inspirational Center was born from the intuitive direction of ArchAngel Metatron. ISC is a spiritual center that supports it's members through classes, workshops, events, healing, and intuitive counselling. We help the body, mind and spirit through meditation, yoga, self development and spiritual development. If you are looking for di …

The Social Club is part of SociAbilities Services, a project supported by the Asperger Society and Cal State Long Beach. The Social Club is a positive environment with social standards, expectations, and social skills support. It is most appropriate for adult transition-age people on the higher-functioning end of the autism-spectrum. We also have lots of facilitators, both professional and student, so please contact the group leaders if you'd like to become a volunteer. Social Club events al …