This is a place for Parents/Caregivers and their children to come together, connect, learn to relate, and meditate! This group is ideal for families with children 10 and up. Learning the basics of being still in the body, how to focus, check in with feelings, and learn to relax. This process sets up a powerful avenue for families to learn to grow together. Though the group is not therapy, it is facilitated by a professional with 19 years of counseling experience. Andrea J. Schrage, LCPC, CMT is …

Our aim is to provide safe transportation avenues and social services resources for children, families and friends of loved ones residing in all of the adult and juvenile State of Illinois and federal correctional centers. We plan to broaden our intercities networks by collaboration with all viable public and private social services agencies, prison advocate groups and social services resource providers serving the incarcerated and their families.

Pinwheels is a network of families embracing their children's gender non-conformity in a kind and loving manner. Our support group focuses on providing a monthly meeting place for parents to connect with other families by sharing information and experiences. There are two groups' a parents' discussion group and a children's playgroup. Monthly meetings are private to protect our young children's privacy. Meetings are only open to families that have already decided to accept and support their …

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 …

Assistive / Educational Technology training sessions [Please note that you need to sign up for each individual training session you are interested in.] I will be providing training and information sessions for parents, educators and all who are interested in how technology can help children with learning and participation. I have worked as an occupational therapist and assistive technology consultant for 24 years. There have been some very significant developments in the assistive technology …

A place for parents of SSKS pre-school aged children to discuss current events at SSKS, plan play groups, share ideas, and build a comaraderie to enrich our lives and our childrens, all with no pressure and full sincerity.

This playgroup was started with a specific goal to find parents of "only children" toddler age who are interested in sharing the obstacles involved in parenting, creating more social opportunities for our sons/daughters and simply to have fun with your children and meet more parents with like interests.  Toddler age is 4-7.  

Respectful, Energetic, Active, and Loving. These are not merely words, but rather the fundamental attributes that our members have. We are a very ACTIVE group of moms with young children varying in age from newborn to preschoolers! We hold most of our events in and around Bartlett and the immediate surrounding towns. Most of our members are SAHM's, so the majority of our events do occur during the weekday mornings. We host a variety of events: playdates, indoor and outdoor activities for the kid …

      Create positive connections   with other northern Illinois families who educate their children at home!   Our primary purpose is to support the unique intellectual, emotional and social needs of homeschooling families with gifted and twice exceptional children. We welcome people of all ages and abilities who strive for individualized, child-centered learning at home. We strive to be a truly open group… welcoming, accepting and uniting all. All homeschooling styles are welcome. We have …

Tourette Connection is a meet-up group for anyone whose life is affected by Tourette Syndrome: self, spouse, partner, child, sibling, teacher, health professional, etc. Children are welcome to attend-supervision, snacks, crafts, and games are provided. Our next meeting is March 14th.  There is no charge to attend our monthly meetings. 

I started this group because I couldnt find any groups in Chicago in the city that I could join with my child who has autism. This group is for moms that have children with autism, we can build friendships and help each other out with any information that we may have. All moms who have a child or children with autism or aspergers should join. I want all moms to feel free to add meetups or change dates this is an open group and please read the discussions and comment as well as the polls. to join …

This is a safe place for adults or children to talk, share or meet up with other Traumatic Brain Injury victims. Find friends, share experiences, have lunch, catch a movie...with people that understand you. Family, spouses, friends, caretakers all welcome to participate with you.

~Northwest Suburban Families~ We are a family-friendly group for all families in the NW Suburbs. There is always something happening here.  We plan daytime, evening and weekend gatherings.  We welcome stay at home parents, working parents and single parents as well as every type of family.  Our children range in age from newborns all the way up to school-age and age-specific events are planned for everyone.  Dads are welcome here and are encouraged to come out and play too. We have playgroups, s …

This is a group geared toward families. With hectic work schedules and all the other hustle and bustle of life, we sometimes neglect our families. So let's take the time to get back on track. This group will do numerous activities such as: picnics, parties, visit the zoo, museums, movie night, game night, amusement park trips and so on. Suggestions are always welcomed. We have to work together to make it work. It doesn't matter if how many children you have, what age range you fall in or what ra …

 Throughout my journey, I have realized how important that it is for an individual to find their own truth. I started this meetup to help others to receive their own intuitive and spiritual guidance and to better understand their own truth as it relates to their life and experience.-Diana Kushenbach (for adults and children-under 18 with a parent) Advanced Energy Healing and Clearing  Advanced Intuition Building Mediumship and Channeling and more! Healing for other Healers Diana is skilled in hi …

This group is for those of us out that that are a family with lesbian moms! I would like to be able to share triumphs and tribulations with families like mine and to introduce our families to one another! Whether you have children, are pregnant or just thinking about becoming a mom I would love for you to join!