Dedicated Fathers Supporting Dedicated FathersA fathering group that meets regularly to discuss the opportunities and challenges of fathering. Dads in any walk of life, with children of any age, meet regularly to support, encourage, feedback, advise, and learn. Each dad, while unique, is committed to being a wise, loving, self-aware dad, and promoting a safe, wholesome, happy, successful, and healthful life for children. Fathering Foums are a special time - and for some dads the only formal tim …

Dads have a lot on their plates. How do you find balance with family, work and play while being the best father you can be? This meetup is for all fathers who would like to talk with and learn from other dads. The goal is to share real parenting tips, worthy hangouts, organize playgroups, gadgets that work, provide friendship and a forum for discussing the real life challenges of being a dad today and (sometimes) vent with other guys facing similar issues.

My family and I just moved to Sudbury MA in November 2011. We have a one year old little boy and one on the way. I am a stay at home mom, and I wanted to start a group in this area for moms, dads, and kids to get together, compare notes and stories, and for the kids to interact and play. We can find places to go, have playdates at peoples' houses, go out to lunch or dinner, whatever sounds good, share your ideas!

Mindful Families Encouraging parents to be mindful within ourselves, our families, the North Shore community and the greater environment through:  - emotional support and encouragement -learning opportunities with emphasis on holistic health, natural parenting, and environmental consciousness - local resources to help put the lifestyle into action - community building and outreach opportunities Our calendar includes a wide range of events for all members of the family such as play groups, hikes, …

This group is for LGBT parents (and allies) and their kids living in the general South Shore area to connect, build friendships, and have fun! We can plan outtings to some of the great local parks, museums, zoos and the like, along with playgroups and coffee/lunch breaks. Please feel free to post ideas for meet ups! 

I am a young mom of 6 who would love to meet other Jewish moms and dads. The goal of this group is to give each of us a chance to interact and socialize with other parents who have the same interests and goals. We are starting a Mommy and Me with a Jewish Twist. This program will incorporate songs, art, dance, movement, play time, exercise, mommy yoga, baby massage, parenting tips, stories and various sensory stimulation's. The goal of our program is to deepen our relationships with our …

This group is for moms and dads of young babies and toddlers.  We participate in Stroller Fitness classes, 5K trainings, fitness challenges, moms nights, play groups and more!! Want to get in shape, increase your energy level and get healthy? Join us in our challenges to reach our healthy goals. Want to train with us to run a 5K? Join us starting in the Spring. We start slow. Come to a Stroller Strides class and you will get a "real" work out! Your first class is free so you have nothing to lose …

I am a young mom of 4 who would love to meet other Jewish moms and dads.The goal of this group is to give each of us a chance to interact and socialize with other parents who have the same interests and goals. this program will incorporate,songs, art,dance,movement,play time,exercise,mommy yoga,baby massage,parenting tips, stories and various sensory stimulations, the goal of our program is to deepen our relationships with our babies and toddlers and simultaneously instill a love and pride for T …

My daughter just turned 4...I also have a son who will be 6 in March...and we just moved to South Weymouth. We are looking to meet other families in the area. We are free Tuesday and Thursday mornings (and afternoons from 4-5:30 when my son is out of school). We would love to plan some playdates and meet more families before those long snowy days begin! Some mom/dad's nights out would also be fun!

Westford Cooperative Playgroup (WCP) meets weekly on Thursday mornings from 9:30-11:30 in Westford, Massachusetts. Families from Westford with children ages 0-5 are invited to join.  Families in the immediate surrounding towns of Groton, Chelmsford, Tyngsboro, Littleton, Acton, and Carlisle are also welcome.  There is a $25 membership fee to participate in our weekly playgroup. In addition to a weekly playgroup, the group also organizes Mommys' Nights Out, Dads' Nights, Daddy Playdates, and othe …

This group is for anyone with kids 0-5, looking to get together on Fridays from 10 to 12 to make friends and have fun! We'll switch up locations but having the set routine will let our kids develop real friendships and a sense of community they don't automatically have until they go to school. We also have periodic home meetups that members can schedule for days/times that work for them, and there is no commitment to hosting one if you attend one. This group is for parents that want to try to co …

Want to bring music into your family's life? This group could be for you. If you are a mom, dad or caregiver for children from birth-7 then please join us. This is a group for those that are currently enrolled in a class with Kindermusik with Miss Leah to come together so we can create a community, as well as those that are not enrolled but are interested in bringing music into their family's lives. The calender will be full of wonderful music opportunities. Kindermusik classes incorporat …

The Young Jewish Families of the South Shore was featured in The Jewish Advocate, and on WHDH-TV Jewish Perspective ...   We are a group of young Jewish families looking to meet other young families in and around the South Shore of Boston.  We are located in Avon, Brockton, Canton, Easton, Foxboro, Mansfield, Norwood, Randolph, Raynham, Sharon, Stoughton, Walpole, and surrounding towns. We are not a very religious gro …

Being a working parent is pretty demanding. This group is a way to have family time and social time at the same time. Join us! We want to know about you, your family, your work. All parents are welcome.    

  Come and spend time with other moms who enjoy " Being Green", who have an interest in "organic foods" and providing our families a health smart diet. We visit organic farms, and share some of our green habits such as clothing swaps, toy exchanges, and other ways to reduce waste in our cities and towns.      If you are a "Green Mama" or want to learn about;   "Green Living"  &  "Organic Foods" This (MEETUP) group  is for you!

TeenLife.com is an amazing resource for parents with older children 12-19. I started the site when I moved to Boston with my family, including two boys who were in 6th and 8th grade at the time. All of the parenting resources I found were geared to families with younger children. One snowy winter, I began researching local summer programs at my kitchen table and the rest is history. Today, TeenLife Media features more than 4500 local, national and international listings, including summer program …