Both moms and dads who are swimming against the mainstream parenting culture are welcome. Are you attachment parents? Interested in homeschooling or unschooling? Tired of all of the marketing to parents and children? Wanting to say goodbye to TV and plastic toys? Alternative Parenting of Durham is a community of parents who wish to approach parenting mindfully, respectfully questioning what others often take for granted. We believe in "education for life" and enjoy reading and learning about edu …

*THIS GROUP UTILIZES FACEBOOK MORE OFTEN THAN MEETUP, SO PLEASE DO NOT RELY ON THE RSVP'S FOR ATTENDANCE ACCURACY! We have over 40 members at our 3 Stroller Strides locations, so please come and join us! Stroller Strides® is a total fitness program that moms can do with their babies. It includes power walking and intervals of strength and body toning exercises using exercise tubing, the stroller and the environment. Taught by certified and specially trained fitness instructors, it is a great wo …

Being the full-time care giver for our children presents unique challenges. Full-time parenting groups in our area are mostly, if not exclusively, moms. We need a group where dads aren't the minority. This group gives an opportunity to share and talk about the unique challenges of being a dad. Kids of all ages are welcome. We hold weekly playgroups, primarily Tuesday morning and Thursday afternoon. as more members join and interest grows, we'll add additional playgroups at other times throughout …

Welcome to the group!   If you'd like to be an organizer of fun events for this group, especially last-minute events, please email me!  You must be responsible and organized, outgoing and friendly. Thanks, Michael P. Meetup organizer michael623@yahoo.com

This group is for open-minded parents interested in any (not necessarily all) aspects of Attachment Parenting, including: thoughtful preparation for parenthood, breastfeeding and child-led weaning, babywearing, co-sleeping, building a relationship with one’s child based on trust and respect, and positive/gentle discipline. And while many may also share interests in cloth diapering, elimination communication, child-led potty learning, alternative education options, natural family living and birth …

Downtown Durham Babies is a meetup group for parents of toddlers born between March 2011 and March 2012 in downtown Durham or the neighborhoods near downtown Durham. We are a diverse group of parents who subscribe to multiple styles of parenting.  We enjoy learning new strategies and ideas from each other, but also respect each other's different beliefs and parenting philosophies. This is a member-led group. Some meetups are scheduled by organizers, but members are also encouraged to schedule an …

We're so glad that you finally found us!  We have been waiting for a sassy new member to join our circle of friends. A little bit about our group: First and foremost, we like to have fun! Our meetups include mom's night out, mom's night in, family events, play dates, dad's afternoon out, etc.  We try to have something for everyone. Don't see what you like on our calendar?  Feel free to email an organizer to either host or suggest an event that works for you.  Chances are, somebody else is loo …

Everyone has something to say about parenting. But when we become a parent, what we realize is that we are our child’s best first teacher and we are the expert on our child. The GPS Local -Raleigh Community is a meet up group for parents that are interested in listening in to the http://GreatParentingShow.com - GPS- and then having a place to discuss and support one another on different parenting topics shared. Take what you need and leave the rest. The more you think about how stressful parenti …

This is a brand new group for all those moms (and dads) out there who are looking to make personal connections for both themselves and their children. Let's get together for fun and affordable activities in the Durham and Chapel Hill area, like going to the park, coffee dates, play dates (for baby & mom), and moms night out. Having a new baby is such an exciting and fulfilling time in our lives... but it can end up a little isolating, especially as a mom of a newborn or infant. Lets get together …

This group is designed to help create a community of fathers with special needs kids that can provide ongoing support fun and fellowship through the common bond of special needs children

Fun, educational experiences for young children, as well as new and lasting friendships for adults! All active, loving parents and nannies of children born in 2009 or later are welcome to join. Group activities will primarily be scheduled in Cary, Raleigh, and Garner, with occasional events in other areas. Our meetups will include some or all of the following: park walks and playdates, museum trips, library storytimes, lunch dates, shopping excursions, arts and crafts projects, busy bag exchange …

This FREE group is for any moms (or dads!) who want to meet other parents! Sometimes being a parent feels isolating so lets socialize for sanity! Event types include (but are not limited to): playdates, moms night out, group workouts, coffee times, Target trips, and anything else you can think of! Whether you want to just freely show up to events or help schedule, plan and host events this is the group for you! This group is open to any locations between Raleigh --> Wilson --> Greenville areas. …

IF YOU ANSWER YES TO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING, THEN THIS GROUP IS FOR YOU! Is your preschool-aged child at home most days and you wish for more academic and social instruction? Does your part-time preschooler attend daycare or school and you want them to experience more? Do you wish there was a more convienent location that provided awesome quality time with your children? Your Home??? Would you like for your preschooler to interact, learn and have fun with other kids? Would your preschooler enjoy c …

This group is for all parents of young children looking to meet other like them. Most of the events will be scheduled in the daytime and will be mostly geared towards kids 2 and under. Activities will include stroller walks, park dates, moms night out, and anything else you can think of as this group has an open scheduling policy! If this sounds like fun then please join us! :)

This is a group for those whole live in the Preston area of Cary with kids under 3 years old that are looking to meet other young parents to do things with and possibly build long lasting friendships. Some bio information about us: My husband and I are 32 year old from Florida and relocated 2 years ago to NC.  We love to watch sports, grill out, cornhole, travel, wine, beer, go to the park, and just hangout. Now that we have an 11 month old daughter we have been staying home more often. We are l …

We moved our family of three to Cary from the Finger Lakes Region of NY in May 2012. We are gentle, attached, semi-crunchy parents to our amazing and active two year old daughter. After attending a few other mommy and me group meetups, I realized they were not a great fit.  We parent by instinct, practice co-sleeping, full term breastfeed, baby wear, avoid toxic products and plastic and eat a mostly whole, organic (when possible) unprocessed diet which are not mainstream and apparently these thi …