Come meet-up and join our group of families raising/with young Jewish children, ages 0-6, in the Boston Metro North area (including Arlington, Bedford, Belmont, Cambridge, Lexington, Somerville and Winchester). Opportunities include TOT Shabbat Family Services, Dinner and Activities, Jewish holiday celebrations, Jumpstart Judaism for Babies, Toddlers and Grown-ups too!, parenting groups and classes, playground meet-ups, Pre-school Enrichment classes and more! Most activities are held at Temple I …

Our group is now in the application process to gain tax status 501 (C)3 non profit.     We are an organization formed by volunteers who work in the best soup kitchen anywhere.  Its dinner is served every Saturday night and many women with children expressed an interest in volunteering but could not get childcare on Saturdays and were generally not free on Saturday nights.   We decided we would like to have a group within the meal program made up of moms who want to volunteer but need child care …

… Youth and Teen Adventure Programs have curriculum and methods based on 3 important questions:   Why, How and What WHY Our goal is to help children and teens: 1)   Become well rounded and well balanced individuals 2)   Embrace learning as an exciting and lifelong endeavor 3)   Become self confident, responsible, and optimistic through creative play   HOW We accomplish this by: 1)   “Unplugging” kids from the computer and motivating them to exercise and make friends in …

This group is for parents (or caregivers) of children who would like to learn more about how to obtain appropriate special education services for their children. It is an opportunity to share experiences and insights, to form alliances with other parents, and to explore creative new ways of advocating for our children. This group is led by a Special Education Attorney/Advocate who is a parent of a child with an autism spectrum disorder and a child with ADHD. All parents are welcome to join, even …

We are a group of single parents of adopted children who enjoy getting together and having some fun with one another and our children. Whether domestic, international, or foster adopt, we want to bring our children together and celebrate the miracle of how families can be formed.  This group is accepting of all single adoptive parents as well as anyone in the home study or waiting phase of the process. This group is designed as a safe place for all single adoptive parents to share their unique j …

Whether you are separated, divorced, widowed or single, North Shore Single Parents is a place for you and your children to meet up and make new friends! We are a diverse group that welcomes all single parent families. Join us for events for both adults and children.

Welcome! Not all families look alike, nor are they created in the same way...... We are a community of multicultural and/or multiracial families who endeavor to foster a supportive and culturally informed environment for diverse families with young children. This group will provide family members the opportunity to meet and interact with other families that embrace multiculturalism. We will have the opportunity to share our experiences and our cultures. We would like to promote diversit …

I decided to start the group because I am certain that we can improve the way we take care of our children and ultimately we can improve ourselves as people. The purpose of this group is for people to meet and exchange and learn from each other in terms of ideas and experiences but also in order to regenerate themselves through the support, the empathy and fun I hope that we will able to experience in the group. Those of you who as parents or caregivers of children of any age feel that they co …

Meet other parents that also have a high energy Northern breed DOG(s) who are balancing work, family & children who NEED quality playtime to maintain sanity in this modern life. This group is for single parents, married parents, stay at home parents, working parents, basically anyone looking to connect with other parents and have fun with both their kids and pups. Our hope is to create a close-knit community and lasting friendships. Colder and snowny weather is fast approaching and that means l …

I set this group up because I want to discuss issues and solutions around how diet and nutrition can impact and improve the wellness of children with special needs. Do you know a child with allergies, anxiety, stomachaches, a picky eater, ASD, ADHD, PDD-NOS, quirky etc. It can be challenging to teach children about healthy eating -- especially if the child is very picky and/or resistant to new foods.  If you are a parent, a service provider, a grandparent, or a person living with special needs y …

The purpose of the group is to provide support for parents whose kids have multiple needs and many acronyms (ASD, PDD-NOS, NVLD, HFA, SI, ADHD, etc.,!) I know there are other parents like me whose children need multiple therapies, appointments, school accommodations, parent-created behavior plans, and super-hero advocates in their parents. It is exhausting, overwhelming, and often isolating. I hope we can share resources and support, and have a little fun while we're at it. Feel free to e-mail m …

… Our group is designed primarily for stay-at-home mothers of children from newborns to kindergarten who are able to take part in daytime events, but working mothers are certainly welcome. We plan some weekend events to accommodate those who can't meet during the day. We welcome diversity and differing opinions, and hope that we can cultivate a close-knit group of mothers connecting around their kids. Moms who share an interest in attachment parenting, breastfeeding, eating healthy and organic, co …

… Let's get together and have some fun while meeting people like you- parents of children 1 through 2. So we have a nice wide age range and activities that vary. A group for anyone; parents who stay-at-home, work part-time, full-time- hopefully we can meet at various times so anyone who wants to be can be included. I started this group because I didn't have any friends that were parents, and now we have this wonderful network of people.  If you are in the same boat and would like to meet people in …

  This is a group where families committed to raising their children in a bilingual (Spanish/English) household can meet likeminded friends and share each others' cultures with one another.   Parents don't have to speak Spanish fluently, just have the desire of raising their kids bilingual.   Meetups will be organize around Boston.   Some of our goals are to organize… For the kids: Mix ages playg …

Looking to meet other Jewish families with young children in and around the area south of Braintree? Look no further … programs sponsored by the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston include Jewish holiday celebrations, parenting groups, mom’s night out, parent and child classes, story times and weekly drop-in meet-ups held in many locations south of Braintree. Members of this group are located as far south as Plymouth and include all the towns in between (Weymouth, Hingham, Norwell, Hanove …

This group is for parents and children with high-functioning autism and Aspergers, or PDD-NOS. All families are welcome - we hope to provide each other with fun activities, support, and understanding. I am new to this - my son just finished with Early Intervention and his evaluation is in process. No matter what stage you are at, you are welcome!