This group is about enriching the lives of children with autism by educating the parents of these children giving them the tools needed to raise a child with autism. We achieve this goal by allowing parents to meet with and discuss experiences and concerns as well as share resources. We also achieve this goal by offering monthly meetings on the 3rd Thursday of the month from September to June at 7:00 pm. At the meetings we receive information from a different speaker each month who is a profess …

… Topics: Gender in the News, Equal Pay, Sexual Harassment, Life Expectancy, Rape, Workplace Deaths, Dress Codes, Marriage and the Law, Parenthood, Overpopulation, Domestic Violence, Jewelry, Flowers, Sports, Violence, Androgyny, Dating, Money, Sexuality, Hetero & Homosexuality, Pornography, GLBT Rights, Reproductive Rights, Religion, Incarceration, Health Care, Child Care, Prostitution, The Military, Suicide, etc. The ultimate goal of this Meetup will be to question gender roles - Why do the …

Hello! This is a group for nannies!! A group where we can bring our little ones together to play and have fun, and then do a happy hour after work sometimes. I thought since there are so many mommies group we need a fun energetic group for us nannies who work so hard where we can relate to each others stories of runny noses and never ending poop!! Lol. My cuties are 20month old twins who live in Bronxville. I will post such things as playdates,parties,music time,nature centers,etc. Playdates sin …

I decided to start this group as I am a Nanny who is 55 years old and looking to get a group of us together to meet during our work days with the kids at parks or malls for company and friendship and playmates for our charges. I see so many of these groups for young nannies and moms but feel so out of place joining them. wouldn't it be nice to meet for walks at the local parks and Van Saun for picnics, company and friendships. this group is great for grandparents watching their grandchildren old …

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

We come home from work, throw open the door, and interupt our roommates tale of his project mishap at work to share that 2 year old Eloise said, "Thank you, Mademoiselle!" when you gave her a piece of cheese, and 2 month old Jeremy can already laugh! That's not nearly as annoying to them, however, as when you sing, "Little by little," from Kai Lan in the shower or narrate everything you do while you're cooking dinner. Most people who are with kids as often as we are have their own. But we're nan …

This group is open to the public to provide support to caregivers of any kind. Caregivers can be someone taking care of an elderly parent or family member, parent caring for a child, or someone caring for a person who is physically or mentally ill. The groups are free of charge and open to the entire community

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 …

This social network group is dedicated in providing advice, support and hope amongst parents who are fighting for custody of their children in New York State. There are a countless number of responsible and loving mothers and fathers, who are the victims of fabricated reports of child abuse or negligence by their ex-spouse and/or third party. This group is also opened to those who have prevailed in their fight and gained custody of their children, as well as those who have become unfortuna …

Hello, mom and Dad! If you have children, and you are looking for a great way to physical exercise , dancing is fun way to do it! Please join our kids dance fitness group for your childern! I am sure they will love it!! Especially in a city like New York, they need place to have FUN, express themselves, and explore the energy instead of watching TV and doing video game! We would like to continue to share happiness with dance with not only Adults but also children!! Our dance …

… If you care about moving the world into a higher state of consciousness, YOU should join this group. If you struggle to flourish in your world as a deep feeler, YOU should join this group.

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 justi …

… How can I guarantee I’ll still get child support if my ex-spouse dies? Will there be alimony or child support? How are retirement assets to be divided (401k, pensions)? What about closely-held businesses and/or professional practices?  These are just some of the questions that we'll address. The focus of this group is about learning how to avoid the common, but often devastating, financial mistakes made in a divorce so that you can secure your financial well-being, both now and many years into …

… The sex trafficking industry overwhelmingly preys on young women and children. The slave labor markets rely on a ready supply of men and women fleeing desperate circumstance. Threats, trickery and false promises are the essential tools used by traffickers. Once under their control, victims find only abuse, humiliation, and endless exploitation. This is the face of modern-day slavery. Because of its low visibility, too little is being done to combat this crime. Reliable statistics are scarce, but …

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

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 …