This group is open to all members of the adoption triad...adult adoptees, adoptive parents, and birth parents. Our group has been in existence for over 30 years (we have had several name-changes along the way), and has evolved into a wonderful, caring environment for anyone that was adopted, has adopted, or placed a child, as well as the families and friends of those mentioned. We discuss various adoption-related topics, as well as share our own experiences such as, but not limited to, search, …

The aim of this Meetup is to provide a forum where men and women can share and learn the views of others on the many ways in which gender roles have an impact on our lives. The goals of Feminists and Masculists ring hollow if by definition, they marginalize the concerns of the other gender. Despite all the changes to societal expectations for each gender in the past century, certain traditional patterns remain. Some of these traditions amplify innate differences, while others arguably represent …

Fit4Mom is a THE destination for Fitness classes for mothers. Whether you're newly pregnant, a new mother or your children are older we have a fitness program for you! Fit4Baby - Our prenatal class that helps moms develop the muscles they will need for delivery and to care for their infants. We plan pregnancy stage appropriate strength and cardio to give you all the benefits of exercise during your pregnancy - You CAN start to exercise while pregnant! Please ask us for additional information so …

Are you interested in meeting other nannies, enjoying fun activities, and exchanging knowledge? You've come to the right place! Join the NYC Nanny group, then RSVP for your first exciting event with us! We look forward to meeting you! *****NEW!  FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @NYC_Nannies AND JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP http://www.facebook.com/groups/209918602449879/

Going through a divorce can be a time of great upheaval in which emotions and uncertainty take center stage. It is also a time when it's easy to get overwhelmed with all the important financial decisions that need to be made. What should we do about the house? What are my options for health insurance? Will I have enough after the divorce to pay my bills? Should each of us just keep our 401(k) or other retirement plans? Does it make sense to trade pension rights for the house? Will I have enough …

Welcome to your yoga journey! I've created this meetup group for those interested in yoga, whether you are a yoga enthusiast , beginner , senior , disabled or someone who wants to grow with their current practice. Yoga brings tremendous personal health benefits. Those who practice it will improve their physical strength as well as attain mental clarity. My belief is that anyone can do yoga! I teach a fusion of traditional vinyasa flow and core strength fitness yoga for a more physical workout, f …

We want the community to get involved with this issue. Purpose is to join together to fight for changes to help foster youths and foster parents. Anyone can join; foster parents and adoptive parents, social workers, youths in foster care, community organizers, advocates, nonprofits professionals, grassroot organizations. We welcome anyone who wants to get involved to make changes. Advocacy requires both the will to confront injustice and the commitment to transform it. We fight for social justic …

The purpose of this group is to connect mentors with mentoring organizations in Brooklyn to help struggling Black youth in academic end social success. if you are interested in mentoring a child in Brooklyn, you should join this group. If you have a mentoring organization in Brooklyn and are looking for new mentors, this is a group you may consider joining.

This group is a group aimed to empower parents of special needs children. We will aim to eventually become a non-profit organization and get funding and grants to be able to give our members salaries. Funding will be available to provide needed resources for our children. Our interests are helping the parents to survive stress, emotional burnout, financial burnout, to empower them to fight for their children in educational, health and social settings. To lift the parents out of despair and despe …

Do you spend your days being serious, responsible, professional, respectable? Have a stressful job, have bills to pay, have people who depend on you? BEING A GROWN-UP IS HARD WORK!! Every now and then, we need to get out and play - whether it be for just an hour or evening - to reconnect with our inner child and to relax and reenergize. SILLY DATE! NEW YORK is a good clean fun Meetup group in New York City for singles and their friends. Members are fun, friendly, independent-minded and are inter …

This is the Upper West Side Holistic Moms group dedicated to sharing ides!!

Divorce is rarely easy or pleasant but it can be a time of positive transition. You have a choice whether to be at the cause of your life or at the effect of it. You can be a victim of your circumstances or a leader through them. Does the way you view the world and the decisions you make determine who you are? Or, does who you are determine your experiences? My name is George Haskoor and I am both the remnant of a divorce as a child and a recently divorced dad. I've experienced divorce from both …

Whether you are hoping to learn more about parenting techniques, information about school, educational and community issues, or whether you are looking for your own support and self-care around caring for these sometimes difficult to parent children, this group is intended for you so come gain support and learn about the realities of parenting a child with autism or ADHD

Welcome! The New York Mamas Playgroup is for families residing in NYC and Long Island, with children ranging from 0 - 7yrs old. If you're an expecting mom, you're also welcome to join. I'm Sandra, my husband and I have 3 children; a 5yo boy, a 3yo girl, and a newborn baby boy. We recently relocated back home to NY after living 8 years in FL and NC.  I'm a newbie to Long Island with kids, so my children and I look forward to making new friends. We frequent the NYC boroughs, and plan on schedulin …

NOTE: CIRCLE CANCELLED Feb 16, 2013 Created by CareGivers for CareGivers of individuals with special needs, developmental disabilities and/or on the autism spectrum. We are natural givers, but struggle to find the time to receive the care we need. Meet other CareGivers in a relaxing and friendly environment, and re-energize through breathing, gentle yoga stretches, relaxation techniques, meditation and massage. Receive the support you need, so you can be all you need to be for your loved ones! W …

Our aim is to solely provide Help (in whatever form) to a variety of needs, such as Organizations that assist children. So any kind of fundraising or visiting or "adopting" a childrens ward and working with them in what they think is good for the children to raise spirits is one angle. I also love dogs and there are many shelters because of the many problems of overbreeding, crossbreeding, abuse and abandonement and so on. Connecting with the ASPCA would be best to determine ways to help in the …

Educated, informed and enlightened voters are our goal! Empowering people on their leadership paths and in the course of good government is our mission. Attend free - exciting - meetings held on the FIRST WEDNESDAYS of each month. Riveting and timely topics. FREE child care, FREE light refreshments - FREE networking table and meet-and-greet so bring your business cards and event flyers - FREE, ample and lit parking. We value your questions so each meeting has an audience Q&A. Meetings are open t …

This group is for One-year-old babies. Those who were born during fall/winter 2011. My daughter is 12 months old now, she was born on christmas eve and she is at her best when surrounded by people and babies close to her age. She is very social, this group is for her and all the other social babies and the shy ones too why not! and of course us the mamas! I am a SAHM. If you are a working mama my deep admiration for you! I will try to set some playdates that match your schedule from time to time …

Let's talk about what autism, learning disabilities, ADHD really is on the inside and not just on the outside. What are the triggers for behavior. The brainmaps for autism show 70% have low level seizure activity which they cannot control. Most nutritional protocols actually make this worse! Talk to an epilepsy expert (1 in 5 in the country) about what really does work for autism; how to understand and handle behavior problems; what are the potential triggers; how to rehabilitate the autistic br …

This is a group for dialogue, inspiration and action to protect our children from school related tragedies. The immediate focus is on safety. I started this group because in discussing the shooting in Connecticut, there were so many people who said "but what are we going to do?". I don't know the answer to that question at this moment, but I do know that there are people who care, who are inspired and who can share ideas with one another and with government to protect our children. Hoping to spa …

Now is a great time to try MoonSoup for babies, toddlers and preschool kids! Free Trial Class - plus 10% off for new customers - just join the meet up nd mention it when you enroll! (New customers only) Voted "Best Place To Meet Other New Families" - TONYKIDS Voted "One of the Top Ten Mommy & Me Music Programs in NYC" - TONYKIDS. MoonSoup's Parent and Child classes are amazing! Music plus much-much more in every class. Every class includes MoonSoup's energetic, interactive Music Class, plus Sens …

Welcome Moms, Dads, Expectant Moms, Nannies and Caregivers! Congratulations on becoming a parent (or soon to be!) Join our mom group to share experiences, engage in parenting discussions, gather valuable resources, ask parenting questions, trade recipes. But mostly to meet other moms in the hood, learn something new on an engaging topic, drink great coffee and enjoy a bite!

This is a group for anyone who cares for children and wants to help guide development, build skills, overcome challenges and inspire learning. Parents, teachers, grandparents, nannies and aunties welcome! Helping children maximize their potential for over 25 years.

THIS GROUP IS STARTED BY MY NONPROFIT CALLED "SINGLE MOTHERS WITH CANCER". WE ARE HERE TO HELO WOMEN THAT ARE BATTLING CANCER. WE ASSIST WOMEN FIND AFFORAVLE CHILD CARE WHILE GETTING TREATMENT, COUSELING, AND HEALTH CARE. TOGETHER WITH COURAGE, HOPE AND SUPPORT WE WILL REMIAN STILL STANDING".

This is a group for anyone interested or intrigued by the idea of self love, self respect, and self marriage. This is a group for all, from those who've never heard of self-marriage to those who are already self-married. This is a group for those of us who've made a commitment to ourselves, and those of us who are looking to do more of that. This is a group for people who celebrate and respect that love, and this is a group for people who know that to truly bring about change, we have to start a …

Let's get together for playdates with the kids in the neighborhood. The idea is that the kids get together and play on a regular basis while the Spanish speaking nannies can have a good time together too!

Hello I am Amber the organizer. I am a new Professional Family Daycare Provider Located in Brooklyn, NY. Child care is a business and providers are professionals; please don't refer them as babysitters. As such, it is reasonable to expect that care providers will have established rules, hours and pay rates, promting for our business, that keep the door open and quality care provided to all. It would be great to have a group of Daycare Providers meet up once or twice a month to discuss our likes …