Our workshops are based on Kim Payne's incredible book, Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, More Secure Kids. Kim has over 25 years of experience as a family counselor and education consultant, working with many schools and parents around the country. His extensive experience, his knowledge of contemporary research, and his own research all indicate that the pace and stress of modern life can produce “cumulative stress disorders” in children and …

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 …

I have been trying to find like minded parents like myself to organize fun activities & play dates to the museum ,zoo, farm,book readings & other low fee/ free fun places. My Daughter, Isisbella is an only child & is shy in making friends.I am hoping there are other Moms & Dads with shy children who will like to join our group for fun intellectual play dates.

I'm a mom of a 23 month old daughter and we are a bilingual family. My husband is American and I'm French. I'm creating this group in the hope to meet others families with bilingual kids so that they can practise their languages and also us, parents, moms being able to share our experience, doing play dates and fun activities. This group is before all an opportunity to get to know other moms and kids, bilingual or not, so we can get together with our little ones.    

Meet friendly local Single Parents to do activities with their Children! Especially organized for Children from 5 yo to 15 and Single Parents but, all Parents and occasionally Kids of all ages are welcome to join. Looking for fun without the Kids: check out my other group: http://www.meetup.com/Greenwich-and-Stamford-Singles/

I'm looking for other single parents or guardians of an only child to bond with my 3 year old son. During the week he's fine at daycare with the other kids but each weekend we search for free or cheap activities to do but everywhere we go, there are families with 2 to 4 kids and my son feels left out.

We decided to start this group to give young children of all backgrounds the chance to learn Hindi, Urdu, Bengali and other South Asian Languages including Punjabi and Gujarati, while also reinforcing English language skills.   Our multi-lingual program is geared towards reading and learning. Each program focuses on stories, songs and enriching activities in one South Asian Language along with at least one English language story or activity within the half-hour story time.    Each NYC Read to Me …

THIS MEETUP WILL PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR  JEWISH SINGLES 35+ TO MEET  IN A FRIENDLY AND WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE . EVENTS WILL BE PLANNED EVERY TWO MONTHS - INCLUDING LUNCH AND AN ACTIVITIES OR PROGRAMS THAT ARE "KID FRIENDLY"-     1. A DRUM CIRCLE 2. Israeli dancing lessons 3. Board Games 4.  Picnic / field trip  5.  Morristown Museum/ and lunch at the local Kosher Deli 6.  Planetarium visit ( various possibilities) 7.  Breakfast at Ikea and visit the Van Saun Park Zoo 8.  Dance at the CJC  (sun …

The New York City Friends of Ricki Parenting group offers fans of the new Ricki Lake show a chance to meet face-to-face and be part of a community that focuses on straight-talk and the issues that impact parents. We encourage all parents to join. The group will discuss a range of parenting topics, host fun activities to do with your kids and provide a venue for your voice to be heard on the show.

Meet other friendly, local moms and dads to share experiences, get advice, learn about local events/activities, make new friends, and set-up play dates.

I am the founder of Good Parents, GREAT Kids. It is my goal to help parents of young children, ages 4 to 7, elevate their parenting skills. Parenting is complicated and we all could use guidance. At this meetup we will gather to play and snack and I will be available to answer questions and teach strategies to help you raise a happy and responsible child. Please visit my web site: GoodParentsGreatKids.com

Letting your kid(s) go with the other parent can take time to adjust to. This very recent start-up was founded to help fill that time/void and offer a social network while it's not your weekend. Get together with people who get it, for coffee and chat or commisserate even, and plan out fun things to do: movies, walks, hikes, picnics, whatever. *Our group will also include family activities as well as single parent time. Though we are based in Astoria & LIC, we welcome all parents from all over N …

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 …

This Meetup is for anyone interested in exposing their child to Chinese language and culture.  We act out stories, sing songs, practice tumbling and do art projects.  Children love learning with their parents.  

Fun, easygoing professional couple in Forest Hills, Queens with a 6 yr. old daughter and on on the way,  looking to meet other fun couples who are up to getting together and doing activities the whole family can enjoy as well as sometimes doing things without the kids.

This group is a great way for soccer loving parents to get involved in soccer with their kids. It's basically soccer lessons for both parent and child with a group game afterwards. Kids can challenge parents and vice versa. This is a great way to get active and enjoy playing soccer alongside of your kids instead of watching from the stands.