What is elimination communication, natural infant hygiene, infant potty training? until my 7th month of pregnancy I had no idea what any of these things were either but wanted to find a forum to ask others who are practicing EC how it all works. My vision for this group is to get parents together with other parents practicing elimination communication, exchange ideas, tips, tricks, stories, etc. Being one of the few people I know practicing it (or attempting to practice it) with my infant son, I …

Hey mamas: where are the down-to-earth, socially-conscious, left-of-center, organic, environmentalist, breastfeeding, crafty, artistic, creative, or bookish moms of the Western Suburbs?! UNITE! We don't all agree or do things the same way; but, with this group, you can expect lively and fun conversation about health, nutrition, vaccinations, natural childbirth, co-sleeping, attachment parenting, cloth diapering, extended breastfeeding, education and even politics. "We think long and hard about t …

The Chicago Hip Mama Collective covers the spectrum of personalities, lifestyles, ages (mamas and kids), and neighborhoods. Many members make use of intuitive parenting techniques: extended breastfeeding, cloth diapering, child-led potty training, baby-wearing, and co-sleeping.  We have a full calendar of events and a lively message board that supports our community's real-life cohesiveness. Participation is required. We are not just a meetup group for moms. We began as a refuge for admi …

… I'm very passionate about energy medicine, organic whole foods, grassfed meat and raw dairy, green living, brain health, and holistic fertility, birth, and parenting.  I'll be organizing meetups for all of these topics.  Also, if anyone is interested in finding out how to get raw grassfed dairy products, please contact me for further information; I am a pick up location.              Look for free yoga classes from time to time and also invitations to my other weekly yoga classes that are by don …

Do you cloth diaper or are you thinking about it?? Then this group is for you! Come meet other moms in the community who cloth diaper and share ideas and strategies for making it easier. Find out new items and see some of the newest cloth diapers in person!

Come find us on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/348671241832962/  As of February 2012, we are actively discussing homebirth there, and posting meetings/topics there. We'd love for you to join us. This page will be inactivated soon.

AH Stay at Home mommies and kids group is an active group that is open to mommies in the area (Arlington Heights, Palatine, Mount Prospect, and surrounding areas) who are interested in meeting other mommies and kiddos! Open to working moms as well!

This is an active group for moms and children infant through preschool age in the NW Suburbs (Palatine, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights, etc., and the surrounding areas). Let's get together for playgroups, outings with the kids, and moms nights out! ***New members will be required to meet a current member within 2 weeks of joining!***

Join adoptive and foster families in the Chicago and Chicago Suburban area who are interested in finding support and information. This group offers workshops on topics such as attachment, emotional and behavioral problems, ADHD, trauma, loss, sexual abuse, and more. It also offers a supportive forum where families can discuss the joys and challenges of fostering and adopting.

Taught by Bob and Cheryl Moeller, married for 32 years with 6 kids, one daughter-in-law, one son-in-law, and one grandson. www.forkeepsministries.com. A group of Christian Singles together to learn about what the Bible has to say about Christian relationships whether you are single or single again. Singles attend that are unattached or attached (dating, courting, engaged).  Topics may vary but are always from God's Word (The Bible). It usually begins with a dinner at a restaurant where you can g …