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 …

This group is for NYC's Upper West Side parents who are looking to meet, support each other and share their experiences with holistic parenting. Holistic parenting is a catch-all term that can include, but is not limited to, attachment parenting, positive parenting, bed-sharing or co-sleeping, breastfeeding, baby wearing, cloth diapering, the use of alternative/complementary medicines, vaccine alternatives, child-directed weaning, elimination communication, natural birth, homebirth and the use o …

Parenting is tough! And with all the unhealthy food and practices being thrown in our faces every day through media, making the choices that are best for OUR families is an uphill battle. I'm proposing to create a friendly, judgement-free network of like-minded parents looking to create a healthier environment for our kids, discuss healthy food alternatives (especially for those picky kids- I know I have two!). This group welcomes ALL parents looking to make a difference in the lives of our kids …

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.

Upper East Side Holistic Parenting and Family Wellness Meetup provides a safe and supportive environment for parents and parents-to-be to come together to learn, ask questions, discuss family wellness issues, and share parenting stories and tools. Using articles and resources from Pathways to Family Wellness magazine as a springboard for the weekly gathering at Museum of Motherhood, our parents are empowered with conscious-raising concepts to use for our personal pathway to wellness. Our path to …

If you are a mom who says " I dont care what ANYONE thinks, I am doing whats best for my baby and thats all that matters" Then this is the group for you. If you are tired of all the other "support groups" That dont support the way you parent, then this group is for you. If you breastfeed and/ or babywear and/ or sleep with your baby then this group is for you!!! If you want to have lots of fun with your baby and actually have meet-ups weekly on days/ times when you can actually attend, then this …

This is the meetup group for the Bergen County NJ Chapter of the national non-profit organization, Holistic Moms Network. We meet monthly in Paramus, NJ. All are welcome to attend one or two meetings to check us out and see if our group is a good fit for you. There isn't a fee to become a member of our meetup group, though there is a membership cost to join the Holistic Moms Network. To become a member, click here: http://www.holisticmoms.org/category/connect/membership/ The Holistic Moms Networ …

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.

Looking for breastfeeding information and mother-to-mother support? La Leche League (LLL) has over 50 years of experience helping mothers to breastfeed their babies. All breastfeeding mothers, mothers-to-be, and women interested in breastfeeding are welcome to attend our free drop-in meetings or to contact our Leaders for free breastfeeding information and support. Founded in 1956, LLL is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization. The mission of La Leche League International (LLLI) …

This group is designed for like minded new and expecting moms to connect, support one another and have fun! We will discuss natural and alternative health care and peaceful parenting. Wherever you are on your holistic path we welcome you to join our diverse, nonjudgmental environment. I'd love to add a few organizers, let me know if you are interested!

This Meetup group is for members of the Queens chapter of Holistic Moms Network, to facilitate event planning and communication within our community. Our chapter is a diverse group of holistic parents from throughout Queens County. We welcome moms and dads with an interest in holistic health and green living. Grandparents, partners, and other caregivers are also welcome as members into our organization. Even future parents will find that our organization is a great place to learn and make new fr …

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.

Spend your days with a kid? Have a tendency to go against the grain? Can't join in when the rest of the moms at the park talk about what an awesome musician John Mayer is? Then this is the group for you! I'm a stay-at-home auntie in Westchester County, NY with a one year old niece. We find awesome things to do that are both local and a bit further away (CT, NYC, Brooklyn, Bronx). We'd love to meet other fun grown-ups (moms, dads, aunties, caregivers) and kids to join us for adventures!

Join us and meet other expectant and new moms interested in breastfeeding. The Yummy Mummy Club of NYC is for soon-to-be and new mothers who are looking for support and "sisterhood" as they begin the beautiful, but often times challenging experience of breastfeeding. Let's get together for nursing parties and gatherings. We can share tips about how to feed a sleepy baby, commiserate over our sore nipples, prep expectant moms for the highs and lows, and enjoy one another's company as our little …

The New York Mamas Playgroup is for families residing in NYC and Long Island, with children ranging in ages from newborns thru 8yrs old. My husband and I have 3 children; a 6yo boy, a 4yo girl, and a 1yo boy. We recently relocated back home to NY after 8 years in FL and NC.  I'm a newbie to Long Island with kids, so my children and I look forward to making new friends. We frequent the NYC boroughs, and plan on scheduling playdates throughout New York. * ♥ ˚ ˚✰˚ ˛★* 。 ღ˛° 。L E T ' S   G O   P L …

Hey there Local Mamas- This Meetup Group that is attached to a growing community of Queens Moms on our website www.queensmamas.com. We are dedicated to growing a community of hip and laid back mamas who want to hang out all over Queens and tell us what they liked best. This is YOUR community, YOUR meetup, and YOUR place to hang. Welcome !!