This group is for parents who seek to build community through meaningful friendships, find creativity in shaping the lives of our children, and learn parenting techniques along the way. I have decided to start this group because I too seek community and I want to share what I have learned as an early childhood educator and parent coach. It is my hope to offer many group meetings and times. Why the Art of Parenting? Just as an artist uses different brushes, colors or tools to create a painting or …

    West Los Angeles Parents of children with Special Needs (Autism, ASD, ADD/ADHD, PDD... etc.) come together to hear testimonies, share stories, gather resource and fellowship with one another over the recognition that they share the bond of parallel circumstances. Through grieving the loss of a 'typical' child, learning to cherish our children with special needs, and learning how to cope and manage the challenges along the way, WLA Support Groups is filled with other parents just like you.   …

This group is for gays and lesbians parents who want to get together as families for the kids to play and the parents to mingle.  If you have an idea for an event, just let me know!

This group aims to bring together parents of gifted and talented teens and tweens to share information, resources, challenges and insights. Our goal is to host a speaker every 4-6 weeks. We look forward to meeting you.

My wife and I both work during the week, and started this group to do activities with our two year old and other parents who are available on weekends. Some events will be for the whole family and some will be parents night out. All events will be on the weekend since for many working parents, the events during the week are too hard to attend. We look forward to meeting you.

This group is for all parents of young children who are interested in nurturing an early learning of the Spanish language in their children. "Early research suggested that learning two languages in early childhood is detrimental to a child's cognitive abilities. This was due to the idea that the two languages were learned independently and the knowledge of learning one did not transfer into the other". I am a working mom of a adventurous 4 year old, and have tried to join other mommy groups, but …

This group is for multiracial, multiethnic, transracially-adopted, mixed families! All parents need a good support network; join other interracial families who are going through the same parenting adventures as you. Plus, your kids can develop friendships with other biracial/multiracial/adopted kids. This group is affiliated with Multiracial Americans of Southern California (MASC), which is a nonprofit organization that has been serving the mixed race community for over 20 years. Visit www.mas …

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 …

… We also have a PLAY (Parenting, Learning, and Youth) Group for biracial and multiracial children and their families. Multiracial children can befriend other multiracial peers, and parents can find support for raising their multicultural family. Please visit our website to find out more about our purpose, events, and membership! We strongly encourage Meetup members to become members of MASC, to enjoy the full benefits of membership and support our work in the mixed race community! See our websit …

This group is about enriching the lives of children with autism/ADHD by educating the parents of these children giving them the tools needed to raise a child with autism/ADHD.

FATHERS, not so unlike mothers, shoulder a tremendous load. They love their children, work hard, often pay through the nose and occasionally get treated like a "dead-beat dad" or yesterday's news. If you have a need for peace, for a parent plan that works, parenting education, surviving the court system or dcfs, tools to negotiate a favorable outcome for the kids of course- or how about a sanity-saving reality check for you - the father of the children, then consider this a safe, informative, sy …

Staying at home doesn't mean you actually have to stay at home. We are a group of parents and children in the Highland Park district of Los Angeles and surrounding areas who want to get to know one another in a casual setting. We patronize our local coffee shops and make use of the many nearby parks for Meetups. Come hang out with your neighbors and enjoy some adult conversation while our kids run amok. As parents of young children it can be hard to get out of the house, our group is understandi …

I am a mother of two spirited children. I am also a spirited child myself. This meet up group is for parents of spirited children. To provide support and share best practices in regards to parenting our spirited child. Please have read Mary Sheedy Kurcinka's, "Raising your spirited child" and Dr. Sear's " The Fussy Baby book".

This meetup is for parents in the Long Beach/ Signal Hill area who want the straight scoop on the legal planning they should have in place to make sure their kids and money are taken care of by the people they want in the way they want... not matter what. The purpose is to get the legal stuff in order for your loved ones. All those with young children who want to be smart!

Co-Parenting for Prospective Moms and Dads - OPEN To LGBT and STRAIGHT ALLIES Co-Parenting: "parenting together" An innovative family structure for those marginalized from society's traditional view of families, ie. LGBT and/or single moms and dads, the term can refer to an adult (or adults plural) who shares parenting responsibilities, but is not romantically involved with the birth mother. CO-GENDER DISCUSSION AND SUPPORT GROUP. Explore this innovative family structure with personal stor …

Thank you for your interest in our group! We are Mighty Mamas and a few Mighty Papas.  We are a friendly group that gets together regularly to share all that the greater Los Angeles area has to offer with our kids while making friendships along the way.  Yes, our playgroup is accepting new members.  There is no charge to join our group, but you must stay active to remain a member and a positive and friendly attitude helps.  Many of our members want to participate fully by hosting meetups once th …