Hello, parents or parents-to-be. Would you like to: * Meet with like-minded parents and fellow community members * Build social and health connections * Establish a supportive Community & Discussion Group * Nourish and expand your parenting options * Continue your personal growth to enable you to be the best parent you can be There are several fantastic play groups in Hoboken, which provide a very valuable resource for parents in town. But, where can you go to discuss the questions that arise ea …

So.... you're not your average parent. Maybe you are goth and kinky. Maybe you're queer and poly. Maybe something else.... The connecting factor between us all? We're parents! There's a lot of meet up groups for different types of parents, but no one seemed to cover what I was looking for. Maybe you are looking for the same thing? This group is for any who doesn't fit the stereotypical parent family/parenting style. We are LGBT friendly, leather friendly, goth friendly, and whatever else you ma …

This is a weekly gathering for new parents who live near the park.  Bring the little ones and let's enjoy the outdoors together!

This group is for NYC's Upper West Side parents who are looking to meet, support each other and share their experiences with holistic parenting. Holistic parenting is a catch-all term that can include, but is not limited to, attachment parenting, positive parenting, bed-sharing or co-sleeping, breastfeeding, baby wearing, cloth diapering, the use of alternative/complementary medicines, vaccine alternatives, child-directed weaning, elimination communication, natural birth, homebirth and the use o …

Part support group, part parenting classes. Bring questions, issues, success stories, and topics you would like covered. This group is for all parents (including expectant parents) but the focus is on the toddler, preschool, and kindergarten years. Topics discussed may include effective discipline, education, divorce and separation, and more. CHILDCARE IS PROVIDED, so feel free to bring the kids along, and refreshments will be served.

Hi, I want to do yoga in the park with other parents of newborns. I will bring my baby in his stroller, and will do yoga in the grass in washington square park. It would be GREAT to have a bunch of us there. People w/out newborns also welcome.. but please be accomodating of the babies, the tiredness of the parents, etc.

new parents things and other things (for those with babies born in/close to nov 08 if poss...)

Moms & Dad of  North Jersey with kids 7 & under and expecting moms expecting too, welcome!  Some of the communities in which we meet in and around are located in Hudson County such as Weehawken and North Bergen in Bergen County Cliffside Park, Edgewater, Fort Lee, Englewood, Paramus, Fair Lawn, Westwood, Tenafly, Secaucus, and Rutherford and in Passaic County Clifton and Ringwood. We have between 8-12 events a week on average. Together we’ve enjoyed events such as play dates at homes and parks, …

No more dull Playdates! The Musical Playdate is a HAPPY and FUN music class that welcomes all children, from 3 months up to 5 years old, to the magnificent world of music. The Musical playdates weaves together an eclectic variety of traditional, folk, world and popular music with storytelling, dance, games and exposure to real musical instruments to create a unique fun musical experience for each child plus parent/caregiver. This class is led by one of our fantastic Guitar playing music teacher.

Meet other friendly First (and Second and even Third time!) Upper West Side moms and dads to set up playdates, explore the neighborhood and have fun!  Our members share experiences, get advice and make new friends.  All parents are welcome and maternity wear is considered completely acceptable attire!  While the vast majority of our members are moms, dads are also welcome. Dues are only $10.00 year, which is a fraction of the average cost of a mom/child class.  We have meetups every week for dif …

CityKinder is a community for German speaking parents in the Tri-State area. We would like to give our members the opportunity to meet in your respective neighborhoods, organize family outings, moms nights etc and meet new people. Group is open to anyone in the Tri-State area who is German speaking parent or parent to be (native or 2nd language) who has a interest in German culture, language and community events. Also visit our website www.CityKinder.com or follow our activity blog for families …

For Moms-to-Be and For Moms with children ranging in ages from preschool to birth. Meet parents or expecting parents to exchange advice, support, and laugh. There are a variety of meet-ups. Meeting for various workshops!

Our Mission as a group is to encourage a sense of community and provide a network of support to mothers by other mothers. We do this by connecting local moms through various meet ups so they can exchange information, find out about local resources, ask for advice and support from one another. Our casual and convenient meet-ups make for an intimate and respectful environment enabling mothers to develop long lasting friendships. No matter how many books and tips expecting moms may read, nothing fu …

You have done well in life - smart and successful - and now, at 35+ years of age, you are expecting your first baby. Live in Manhattan, on the Upper West or Upper East sides? Now what??? Join me and other women in similar situations and let's learn about pregnancy together. Let's have outings in the park for exercise, laugh over mocktails, and share tips to get through the rest of our first pregnancies in style, comfort and with newly found friends. The reason we try to limit location of members …

Meet other moms living in the community; take fun and creative baby and kids classes, family events, and parenting seminars held in the area. It would be great to meet all of the moms in the neighborhood.... there are a ton of new families in the area!

This is a group for parents and their infant/toddler twins. We meet on Wednesday afternoons with our kids.

This is a group for French speaking new and expecting moms, who want to meet other moms in New York City, to share in French about their journey of being a new mom in NYC. We will meet regularly for playgrounds, events, etc... Any parenting style welcome !

Manhattan Mamas will meet weekly and just hang out and share all the new experiences we are going through related to being a new mom. This is a no pressure, no judgement, fun way to meet and share with other new Moms. Please join us, we would love to meet you!

Sing and Sign with Baby and Mommy on the Upper West Side, NYC is for moms and babies or toddlers who would like to come to meet new friends in a fun and creative way!  You will have access to discounted music and Baby Sign Language classes all over the Upper West Side (UWS) in New York City. Class locations spread across the entire Upper West Side (UWS) from the 50's to 100th Street and are welcome to all moms and babies at any signing level! This "musical playdate" will have baby-friendly instr …

Are you a Stay at Work mom and would like to meet other moms who are also trying to balance work/being a mom/family life/social life? Meetup events will be scheduled for after work and on weekends.

Welcome to UWS New Moms of Infants and Toddlers. You are in the perfect place to meet other moms living on the Upper West Side, to have playdates, check out the neighborhood or just chat and have fun. I have had a wonderful time going to new places and meeting new moms and making friends for my daughter. She has also benefited tremendously from all the children she meets each week. And often the meetups repeat and she is lucky enough to see the same group of friends and children each week. Mee …

The Families of Color Meetup Group was started to bring moms, dads, and children of color together to socialize with one another throughout Hudson County, New Jersey. Hudson County can be a very transient place and this meetup group seeks to serve as a social connection for families of color, whether they plan to settle here permanently or are calling Hudson County home only temporarily. Because a family may settle in Hudson County temporarily but find a permanent kinship with members of FOC, we …

Calling all Fathers! Let's get together in Journal Square, Jersey City to meet up and talk, have a drink, a bite to eat and bond as Fathers. Intended as a monthly meeting to enjoy local food and drink, share stories and compare notes. Topics could include future plans of our neighborhood, tips on schools and parenting, fun family ideas and to aid in general family support. All ages welcome from expecting parents to teenagers and older kids. The mood is fun and casual and the location will vary f …

The Fathering Forum is a place where Fathers go to be better Dads. It's that simple. We recognize that "Father" is a legal and biological term. But being a Dad is something else entirely. It is an embracing of the responsibilities of Fatherhood and an acknowledgment that we are fathers to all children, not just our own. The members of the Fathering Forum do not pretend to be experts; we are a growing grassroots team of men from all walks of life, with different backgrounds, opinions, beliefs, re …

This group is for mom and dads in UWS to  meet each other, make friends and have fun. It is very informal and any and all ideas are welcome! If you live elsewhere but want to trek up or down here then you are welcome to attend. We will have play dates, brunches, ( with dads), picnics and fun! so get ready!! ;) Please note, this group is for ACTIVE and willing participants only and you will be required to schedule 2 events / year, in order to maintain an active membership. There is a small member …

Fitness for Mom, Fun for Baby! Stroller Strides is the country's leading pre and post natal fitness and exercise program. You can get in shape, meet other new moms and be with your baby! Stroller Strides of Manhattan welcomes all age groups. We are proud to also host the Plum Mom's Club, a FREE playgroup for all moms. We offer weekly playgroups, monthly Mom's Night Out, and fun activities for your whole family to enjoy! Membership in Stroller Strides is NOT required to participate in the Plum Mo …

Come prepare yourself for this significant journey as you get ready to bring a new life into the world!

Hi this group is for young adult 20' and early 30's women who are expecting and have young babies that are looking for new friendships, playdates (soon), and to share their pregnancy and motherhood experiences with other moms-to be!