A support group for parents struggling with the difficulties of being a parent. A place where parents can share their thoughts and feelings honestly with others, and receive encouragement and support.

We are a community of new and expecting parents (okay, all moms so far...but dads would be welcome, too) who like to get together for our own socialization as well as that of our babies.  Life with a baby is fun and challenging; we are here to share the ups and downs together.  Our backgrounds and parenting styles are varied, and all are welcome.   Some of our past meetups include: story time at the library dinner coffee play time at the park stroller walk (outside or in the mall) There are wo …

Being a single parent isn't easy...having a group of friends in a similar situation can be a godsend, especially for those who do not know many others in the area. This is not a dating group, but instead a group who understands the special challenges (and joys!) that come with being a solo parent ... and who support one another and share our experiences. By "single" parent it doesn't mean you cannot be dating someone lol ... it does mean that you may be divorced, separated or otherwise caring fo …

We are parents/expecting parents of young children living in and around Hoffman Estates (including Schaumburg, Streamwood, Hanover Park, Palatine, Arlington Heights, etc.). If you are an Asian parent, raising multiracial children, or interested in learning more about Asian cultures, this group may be for you. This group will offer an opportunity to create lasting friendships for ourselves as well as for our children.   Our group activities will be created by our members and will be geared toward …

Beginning with those in the TriCity area, I'm building support for soon-to-be and newer parents who want to get it "Right from the Start".

This group is open to Parents of children, Soaring Eagles, who attend this special education private school.  Finding a private school for our special needs son has finally made us feel accepted. Our son has developed his first friendships and we have enjoyed connecting with the other parents. Considering we live in different areas, connecting with other Soaring Eagle families has been challenging.  It has been more difficult to share information and plan play dates to further develop friendshi …

We're taught a lot of things--how to ride bikes, balance checkbooks, cook spaghetti, and fill out tax forms--but no one teaches us how to raise kids. Psychologist, Craig Hallenstein, closes that gap by meeting with parents to discuss the nature of effective parenting. Meetings will address: balancing love and discipline, telling kids the truth, advocating as partners, talking about sex, and anything else members wish to discuss. The group is intended to be educational rather than therapeutic, ho …

This is a therapist run, parent support group for children with asperger's syndrome. This is a safe enviornment to learn, connect, find support.   IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT YOUR PRIVACY:  By joining this meetup group, you understand that information you have on your profile, including photo's will be viewable by other members of this group.  If you are interested in joining this support group, but are concerned about your privacy, please feel free to contact Eric.  

We have a three year old boy with autism. The past one year has been very emotional and eventful. As parents of autistic children, we struggle with the same things: therapy, school, social interaction, life balance, stress coping, etc. Let's have a meetup group so the kids can play together and the parents can share. We are looking forward to meeting with you and your precious little one.

We are a fun group of Woodstock Moms and Dads who enjoy getting together and sharing experiences locally. Whether you are brand new to Woodstock or have been here for years, we hope you will join us and make great friendships for both you and your child(ren). We are a welcoming group open to new friends and creative ideas. You will have many opportunities to make this a club you enjoy! Woodstock area residents with children ages 0-10 are welcome. Expecting and new parents are encouraged to j …

We started this group to get parents and kids out of the house and having fun! Lets go to our many local parks and play until the street lights come on. We want our kids to play the old school games that we grew up loving, games like red rover, kick ball, home free, freeze tag and street hockey. Lets get out and have fun. Everyone is welcome to join; moms, dads, single parents, working parents, or SAHM's. We'll plan meet-up's during the day, evening and weekends so that there are opportunities f …

Assistive / Educational Technology training sessions [Please note that you need to sign up for each individual training session you are interested in.] I will be providing training and information sessions for parents, educators and all who are interested in how technology can help children with learning and participation. I have worked as an occupational therapist and assistive technology consultant for 24 years. There have been some very significant developments in the assistive technology …

Pinwheels is a network of families embracing their children's gender non-conformity in a kind and loving manner. Our support group focuses on providing a monthly meeting place for parents to connect with other families by sharing information and experiences. There are two groups' a parents' discussion group and a children's playgroup. Monthly meetings are private to protect our young children's privacy. Meetings are only open to families that have already decided to accept and support their …

This playgroup was started with a specific goal to find parents of "only children" toddler age who are interested in sharing the obstacles involved in parenting, creating more social opportunities for our sons/daughters and simply to have fun with your children and meet more parents with like interests.  Toddler age is 4-7.  

The Special Moms group helps support, understand and educate members of the families with children of special needs such as Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD/NOS), and Autism, ADD, speech and language delays.  We are a group of stay-at-home, work-from-home, part-time and full-time working moms, teachers, therapist, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins that live in or near Elburn.  T …

The Northern Illinois center for Autism (NICA) is a 501c3 non profit organization that was developed by parents, guided by professionals and has grown over these past 5 years into an organization that has a networking membership of over 575 contacts. Serving well over 1,250 people annually, NICA continues to grow and assist people with autism, their family members and those in the community who support them.