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"Bonjour les Amis" is a French playgroup dedicaced to children (from newborn to 10 yrs) and their parents -francophones or francophiles-, in Northern Virginia. All French levels welcome!! Learning a second language in early childhood offers a lifetime of benefits for a child. Research shows that learning a second language at an early age has positive effects on a child’s development. Among other things, it helps the child to develop a greater sensitivity to language, a better ear for listen …
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We are parents who believe manners always matter. We would like our children to participate in fun, organized activities while coaching them in the components of etiquette. Such as: welcoming behaviors, shaking hand, using first and last names, turn taking, including others, behavior in public, restaurant etiquette and so much more!! We are parents who want our children to possess all the social graces. Exposing them to different people, places and situations so as they experience life they can …
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Protecting The Children, Inc. was founded in December 2010 on the idea of helping children in need. Since our organization was established, we have endeavored to provide help in rural areas of Haiti. Our team is made up entirely of volunteers. We advocate for those who need our help. That is why we are especially happy to find new volunteers who share our commitment to doing good in the world. Do you want to support us by helping with our work? Then do not hesitate to contact us. A helping hand …
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This is a social group for single and married women who do not have children. Ever feel you're the only person on the planet who doesn't have and/or doesn't want kids? You're not alone! If you would like to make new friends in the greater Columbia, Crofton/Bowie & Annapolis areas with other FUN, smart women who have full lives and interests that don't revolve around children, this group is for you! Together, we'll enjoy a variety of activities including food/restaurants, arts/cultural events, …
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This group is for Single, Professional African-American, Christian, straight women in the Washington-Baltimore Area who do not have nor desire to have children. This is a group that will have fun and love being single in the Lord Jesus Christ and looking for a support system of sisters! Sisters should join because they want to fellowship and have fun with other sisters that bring no drama.
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This group is for Moms in the ADAMS community with children ages 0-4. Please join us and give your children an opportunity to have fun in a healthy Islamic atmosphere, make new friends, and develop new skills through play. This playgroup will provide children with a wide range of activities, such as field trips to local parks, museums & farms, in-home playdates, playground visits, picnics, crafting playdates, and much more. We will also occasionally meet in ADAMS Center where we will have circ …
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Welcome and Thank you for checking out Arrows Kids Inside the Beltway Arrows Kids is a Non Profit group that caters to children currently in the care of single parents or extended family members. These children are often lacking communication with one or more parent. The lack of this relationship may cause the child to face harsh societal difficulties. Arrows alleviates these societal pressures by offering college mentors, homework help, test prep, community service projects, entrepreneurial wor …
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Ride Along and Ride Safely!!! Come out and have some fun with your little ones! Bike riding is a beloved outdoor activity for many children, and Baby Bikers Club is here to help you get your kids rolling. Together we can join the fight against childhood obesity while improving our childrens bike riding experiences. BBC is comprised of caring parents and lovable kids (ages 2-12) that enjoy recreational bicycle riding, spending time outdoors and meeting people with similar interests. …
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As Fathers of special needs children, much of our time is spent busily supporting the family, going to or attentively finding out how doctor's appointments went, advocating for our kid(s), and simply doing our level headed best to keep it all above water. It's helpful to know we're not the only ones out there, to have a few peers to connect with, and perhaps learn from each other's experiences as we do everything we can to help our kids and family cope with their unique challenge(s). A local Me …
… Our boys and girls will have the opportunity to expand their circle of friends and meet and interact with other only children. It is also a chance for parents to build friendships and discuss the joys and unique issues of raising an only child. Lets arrange Weekend Playdates. Pair up for kids entertainment. We can extend as for as Travel destinations (school break vacations).
… In our society, mothers have to find ways to bring socialization to their children. This is why childhood in this society often involves TV/DVDs,video games, birthday parties, junk foods, being driven around to lessons or games, competition, and whatever else to take away from the boredom. WHAT IF... Rather than spending your time seeking socialization for your child, via classes, play groups, etc..you could work in a community of mothers, doing something meaningful and fulfilling to YOU? WHAT I …
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… As parents of special needs children the lack of support in our community whether it be because of cultural, media ignorance or lack of research is overwhelming. Having kids suffering from these disorders already is a long difficult journey but walking into a support group and not having anyone to relate is even harder. The fact remains, minority children are the number one kids who are abandoned, taken away, or abused because of lack of education, social , and economic pressures. This is open t …
… These victims are men, women, and children who are forced or coerced into labor or sexual exploitation. Labor trafficking is widespread and can be in the form of domestic servitude to labor operations in agriculture, contruction, nail salons, sweatshops, and multinational corporations. Sex trafficking is the most lucrative form of human trafficking and includes prostitution, pornography, bride trafficking, and the commercial sexual abuse of children. Under international law, any sexually exploit …
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… :) We are an active meetup group for families with children of all ages. Welcome!
This group is for people who enjoy hiking and who would like to teach their children to enjoy it as well. Open to all ages and genders and relationships. Some "hikes" may only require a stroller, but we're mainly looking at "off road" hikes. So your child should be able to hike for themselves or be carried in a comfortable pack designed for this sort of thing. As we build membership, hikes can be scheduled based on age of children and strenuousness of the trail. Looking forward to meeting you an …
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… But even when we're not at work, parents are always asking us for advice about how to raise independent, happy children and how to improve their own relationships... So we decided to start a meetup group for those individuals we haven't met yet who also want to help their kids -- and themselves -- live more fulfilling lives. You will benefit from this group if you are someone who wants to gain hands-on, everyday tools for improving relationships with yourself and with others -- whether you'd lik …
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Do you feel like most of the members of the moms' groups you've gone to are much younger than you? Are you longing to meet women closer to your age who have young children? You will then definitely fit into the Annapolis Moms Over 35 Group. It is for mothers who delivered (or adopted) a baby at age 35 or older and live in the Annapolis area. Come and talk about the advantages (there are many!) and frustrations of being a more mature mother. The main purpose of the group, however, is to SO …
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Come meet fellow women who have chosen not to have children. For those of us who have chosen not to have children, it can be difficult to define a comfortable place in our families and other social groups. We may feel judged, or left out as our friends' and coworkers' lives start to revolve more around parenting issues. Come meet other successful women as we explore other ways to define success and worth -- or just enjoy ourselves without apologizing for it. My goal in creating Wonderful Wom …
This meetup group is about connecting with the children roots. We are fun group of mommies and daddies who enjoy outdoor activities, movies, food, playgroups and many other activities.
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¡Hola! I am a stay-at-home mom with two children. Having grown up in a bilingual home I came to realize the importance of speaking two languages. It is for that reason that I started speaking Spanish to my son when he was six months old. Today he can fluently speak and understand both English and Spanish. What an advantage! I'll do the same for my daughter. My hope is that we (my family) can find other friends in the area that would be interested in learning and practicing Spanish with their ch …
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