Hello future friends! This is a group of mothers, many of us SAH, who believe in the life-long benefits of Attachment Parenting, a term coined by pediatrician William Sears. http://www.askdrsears.com/html/10/T130300.asp We agree with API's mission to create strong, healthy emotional bonds between children and their parents. "API believes that Attachment Parenting (AP) practices fulfill a child's need for trust, empathy, and affection and will provide a foundation for a lifetime of healthy relati …

We've established the Brooklyn branch of the Holistic Parenting community to provide North Brooklyn with a different type of parenting group, one which provides a safe space where you can gather as parents, be your authentic selves, and discuss your deepest parenting concerns. There are several fantastic play groups in Brooklyn, which provide a very valuable resource for parents in town. But, where can you go to discuss the questions that arise each and every day regarding raising your child? Th …

Let's gather together as parents who are working to bring more consciousness and spirituality into our lives and those of our families. We can share healthy recipes though a monthly vegetarian potluck and share our skills in: non-violent communication with our children/partners/family/friends, maintaining spiritual perspective for ourselves, sharing spiritual practices with our children, peaceful parenting, nature connection with our children, teaching gentle and compassionate social skills, alt …

Parents in Transition Consultants work together as one community towards the common goal of ensuring that parents learn to maintain a healthy parenting relationship. This is an open forum for parents and educators to meet and discuss developing strategies for raising children. These courses will help you in learning effective parenting skills, improve your relationships with your children and co-parent(s), and also reinforce appropriate behavior in others.

A Living Family: Your support, Your Family. When I was a child, my parents would tell me stories of their childhoods growing up in India. Living communally, in a compound with extended families, the children grew and played together while the adults shared together in the joys and tasks of daily life. Even as a child, I understood the power of community to enrich the life of the individual. I gather that it was a difficult time, making life happen with the resources available, but I also heard t …

We welcome all area moms and dads - and expecting parents too! - with an interest in natural health, mindful parenting, and green living to visit our monthly meetings once before committing to dues-paying membership.  Our goal is to develop a nurturing, supportive and respectful community of holistic parents.  Every monthly meeting begins with full introductions and we always leave time at the end for Q&A, discussion, and socializing.  Babies in arms are always welcome to the monthly meetings. H …

Families of every kind are making the shift to educate their children at home.  To quote one of our favorite online resources, "The new face of homeschooling does not look anything like it did thirty years ago....[It]is inner city, rural, suburban, hip, trendy, multilingual, simple, crafty, classic, apprenticeship-based, nature walking, take-out eating, conservative, liberal, intentional, frugal, community based and neighborhood connected. In short, it is everything you are." (Simplehomeschool.n …

If you’re interested in organic gardening, holistic health, whole food cooking and mindful parenting-This group is for you!! We are part of a growing community of environmentally conscious families who strive to be more connected to nature and the things that truly matter!  Nurturing our children’s’ physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs is part of our daily routines. We believe that inspiring others to live a low impact, more self reliant lifestyle will aid in the health and longevity …

We are parents who enjoy the time-honored practice of wearing our children in fabric slings and carriers.

A meetup group for those of you who are into natural parenting. Looking to connect with other breastfeeding, babywearing and/or co-sleeping mamas in the area of Jersey City. Let's get together for playdates, support and advice.

Whether you strive for an sustainable life-style, home school or unschool, practice Waldorf philosophies, covet organic food or just feel a tad bit more crunchy than the usual parents out there, than join this group. I hope to meet like-minded Moms & Dads for play dates, city adventuring, nature stuff and whatever else tickles our fancy.

Hello and welcome! As a parent of a child with RAD (Reactive attachment disorder) ODD, ADHD and on the Asperger's spectrum, there are days ( weeks ) we are exhausted. It would be great to have a place, a group, where we can all share experiences, advice and stories; a place for us to regroup and renew our energy to head back to the daily trenches of parenting. Sometimes it is enough to know your are not alone. If you are a parent dealing with one or all of these challenges , this group is for yo …

A new group here. Name says it all:)

The Lehigh Valley Diaper Circle is for those that are interested about cloth diapers or currently use them and would like to learn more. Consider it a support group for those who want to use re-usable diapers. There are many benefits to using re-usable diapers: health, environmental impact, cost savings, and even style! Cloth diapers have evolved since grandma used them. There are modern day reusable diapers that are just as convenient as disposables, and much more adorable. Please use this …

Our moms groups are legendary! For over 16 years women have met life-long friends here. Share joys as well as challenges. Get expert advice n a safe and supportive environment. It's a fun, social time that you and your baby will look forward to every week! Moderator: Julie Thompson, highly intuitive and extremely well-liked, she holds a masters in social work and has 2 children of her own as well as being a past client of Postpartum Place.

The purpose of this group is to bring light to the natural birthing community here in Baltimore. Maryland currently has no permissions for Certified Professional Midwives to practice in the state. Maryland Families for Safe Birth is a non-profit organization working diligently to rectify this situation. Join us for our first meet-up debuting the film "The Face of Birth" which highlights the similar situation in Australia.

Calling all mamas! This groups is designed to celebrate pregnancy and birth. In our gatherings we will meet up to discuss different pregnancy related topics, such as nutrition in pregnancy, prenatal yoga, breast feeding, and many others. This group is for pregnant women, new mothers, women desiring to be pregnant, mothers, sisters, midwives, nurses, doulas, and anyone looking for connection with the feminine. Our community offers a place for women to bond with each other and to create support ar …

Group will meet for a potluck on Wednesdays plus host other healthy-related events and activities. This group is designed to support new moms, moms to be, or those new to the area seeking conversation and friendship. Discussions will evolve around breastfeeding and lactation support, natural healing methods, whole food nutrition, healing the gut, immune system support.

Welcome area natural mama's to our official meetup group! This group is just growing by the day so I wanted to start an official meetup so it would be easier to send invites and rsvp's for our play dates as well create a forum for communicating....

This group welcomes all single and attached men & women from N. Wilmington and surrounding neighborhoods, who want to get out, have fun and make new friends. This group has no set "agenda," and we welome all ideas! We may schedule a movie, dinner out, picnic, cocktail hours, or a day a the beach etc... Come out an meet the group for an occassional activity and see how we grow and expand....who knows what a bunch of strangers (hopefully, soon to be friends) can come up with. Let's all take a ch …

We're now offering weekly meditation programs in Somerset, East Windsor and West Windsor.  Join us for our introductory programs in September in East Windsor and West Windsor. What Sahaja Meditation Can Do For You Sahaja Meditation is good for heart, mind, body and soul. It's all about energy — Inner Energy — and everyone has it. Sahaja Meditation is a simple technique that lets you tap into that energy and harness its power to become better balanced and better connected to yourself — emotiona …

All across the globe, people are seeking new sources of energy, yet within each of us lies the most transformative energy of all. It’s called Inner Energy or the Kundalini. Sahaja Meditation is a simple technique that lets you tap into that energy and harness its power to become better balanced and better connected to yourself emotionally, physically, and spiritually. If you're having trouble juggling the challenges in your life, Sahaja Meditation can help you manage stress, master your emotions …

What Sahaja Meditation Can Do For You Sahaja Meditation is a tool that can be used to counteract the strains and stresses that comes with our day to day living, it is good for heart, mind, body and soul therefore, everyone can benefit from it, young and the elderly.  Sahaja Meditation is a simple technique that allows you to become better balanced and better connected to yourself — emotionally, physically, and spiritually. It's easy. Anyone can do it. And classes are always free. Here are just …