This is a group of like-minded moms and dads who desire to provide support and encouragement for each other. We believe that: - parenting should be positive and non-violent - children are people and therefore deserve to be understood, acknowledged, and respected - by listening and responding to our children's needs, we are able to follow our instincts even though they may veer from the mainstream   We worry about what a child will become tomorrow, yet we forget that he is someone today …

… I am into meeting new people (despite being quite shy) natural health, personal growth, attachment parenting, non violent communication, psychology, exorcize, mom's night outs mom's night in, play dates, art etc. My hubs is a computer professional, and has many nerdy interests. sci fi, fantasy, some anime computer games, board games, pen and paper rpg's. In general I am a proponent for informed choices. No matter what they are. If you are sick use discretion as we don't want to breed illness …

Want to get together with other parents & kids in your neighborhood to swap stories and let our little ones get to know each other? This group will grow and change along with its members. We'll do our best to organize a variety of meet-ups that are affordable and accessible to all - chats over coffee, walks in parks, movies for mommies, and more... Don't see a Meetup that takes your fancy? Please share your ideas and comments! Hopefully we can improve the group to meet everyone's needs and inter …