Meet with parents, siblings, family, midwives, doulas and supporters of natural birth and homebirth. Please feel free to organize meetups, suggest events, or offer any other sort of feedback!  I have a  lot less time to directly organize the group these days, but I will keep it running and try to make it to events.

You are invited to join a Simplicity Parenting Group, based on the book, Simplicity Parenting, Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier and more Secure Kids, by Kim John Payne. Learn ways to simplify and slow down your home environment create predictable and connecting rhythms, simplify your child’s weekly schedule, and find out the benefits to filtering out the adult world. Together, we will harness the power of LESS to bring MORE connection and peace to our homes.

A supportive like-minded community of parents doing our best to practice unconditional parenting, NVC or NVP. If you are looking for mutual support and friendship then we are the group for you! We welcome all parents whether you are new to unconditional parenting or have been practicing for years. In general we are a playgroup/social group but we will occasionally post workshops/classes and other learning activities that our members might be interested in. Our events range from music classes, to …

Anyone who is a mom to be or a new Mom is welcome! Those who are into baby wearing, nature, breastfeeding, making your own baby food, or simply a new Mom who wants to join us for our walks! I decided to start this group because there are many Mom groups, but I could not find a local eco-conscious, granola, "natural" group. I am in Newport Beach. I have a new baby and we like to walk. It feels great to get out and get some exercise and fresh air. It is also wonderful to discuss new Mommyhood with …

We are 40-something parents of a four-year old looking for other single-child families with similar interests for play dates and other get-togethers. This group will help to build a community so our children can meet other kids without siblings, and parents can swap stories and offer advice on the challenges of raising children as older parents. At first Meetups will take place in local parks and playgrounds, generally on a Saturday or Sunday. As we get to know one another better we can plan mor …

I started this group because I believe that you, very young parents-to-be need to connect with one another. Becoming a premature parent isn't easy, it has its own set of challenges and issues. If you are under 20 years old and expecting your first child, please come hang out twice a month with other young mamas and papas-to-be and chat, learn some meditation tips while asking questions, socializing, making new friends. I'm here to facilitate and answer your questions but this is mainly an oppor …

A monthly open support group free for all members of the Adoption Constellation: Natural Parents, Adoptees, Former Foster Youth, Foster Parents, Legal Guardians, & Adoptive Parents. A place for the Adoption & Foster Care community to come together to share stories, thoughts, feelings, ideas, receive psycho-education, process grief/loss, and build strong bonds/connections. The group is facilitated by Adoptions/Foster Care Psychotherapist, Adult Adoptee Jeanette Yoffe, MFT and Guest co-facilitator …

This group is for families who are new to cloth diapering or seasoned cloth diapering parents, and everyone in between. We meet monthly at local parks or small businesses in Los Angeles and discuss many topics such as: cloth diapering options, fabric types, absorbency, laundering tips, diaper service benefits, diaper cover options, sizing issues, and so much more! We started this group to help spread the word about the ease of using cloth diapers on your baby and discovered that the research pro …

I'm starting this group because I had a wonderful homebirth experience with my first child in Dec. 2011, and I'm planning to have another homebirth with my second child due in early July. I want to find a small group of women who have had a homebirth or who are now pregnant and considering homebirth as an option. I want to build a support system for us as we go through this unique experience together. I want women to know that there are resources and communities who believe that birth is a natur …

Thank you for your interest in our group! We are a friendly group that gets together regularly to share all that the greater Los Angeles area has to offer with our kids while making friendships along the way.  Our members are working, stay at home, married, single, as long as you have a child(ren) you will be welcome here.  Yes, our playgroup is accepting new members. There is no charge to join our group, but you must stay active to remain a member and a positive and friendly attitude helps.  St …

This group is sponsored by Little Acorns Grow Preschool, Kindergarten and Community Center. We have all kinds of fun activities such as puppet shows, sign language, theater classes, soccer classes, community gardening, art classes, music class, drum circles, karate, cooking classes, science fun time, fun with nature and so much more! Most of our activities will be at our amazing play space in Reseda, although we also have some fun excursions. There are also resources for parents such as parentin …

This is a group for parents of children, any age, who are battling mental illness. Not only is this a group to provide support; it is also a group to raise awareness for the natural remedies out there that can actually help one to overcome the disease. Have you noticed that the number of people who suffer from ADD, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar and Schizophrenia just seems to keep increasing year in, year out? And the amount of sugar, processed foods, bad quality meats seems to be increasi …

“Accept the children with reverence, educate them with love, send them forth in freedom.” – Rudolf Steiner. Calling all like minded parents to build a community in/near Burbank. We'll have weekly play dates, study nights and group attendance at local Waldorf school festivals in May, October and November. Please join our small and supportive group of conscious parents!

If you are the parent of a child with ADD or ADHD and are looking for help in dealing with this condition, please join Dr. Kelvin deWolfe for a highly informative two afternoon seminar that can help your child to *Improve focus *Improve concentration *Manage frustration *Reduce aggressive behavior *Build self-esteem No doubt you've tried a number of approaches in managing your child's condition. Dr. deWolfe has developed a treatment plan, using Chinese Medicine, that is quite effective. Unlike …

This is a class for any expecting parents who want to learn more about what natural childbirth is about. We will discuss what it means to have a peaceful birth in or out of the hospital and you will learn more about our Peaceful Birth Series. We look forward to discussing one of the most transformative times in a parents life.

We are a group of Long Beach mommies who met in 2011 (and 2012) after having our firstborn. All of our firstborns are within a year of each other (born between March 2010-March 2011) which means our meetups change as our babies grow. We currently are not accepting new members, but please check back in  2013.  Thank you and hope to see you then.

Locavoire LA is an Affordable Monthly Organic Raw/Vegan Farm to Table Music Experience beyond anything you've ever seen, Guaranteed. Sourcing our produce from Sustainably Grown Local Farms, Non Alcohol Gatherings, Kid Friendly, and extraordinary Music Concert all held in spectacular venues in LA.

Let's get together to make lasting friendships for new moms and our little ones. Looking for moms with babies born around the same time to share experiences with. Events will include walks, hikes, trips to the beach, the park, coffee dates and play dates or any other ideas members have. Older siblings welcome :)

This group is for expecting moms who want to meet other expecting moms whilst getting out into nature! Refreshing beach walks and a great way to make new friends. Pregnancy can be a challenging time and what better way to help than to find others who are going through the same thing. All expecting moms (and dads) welcome

The purpose of this group is to create community for families with children aged 7 and under who are interested in homeschooling, unschooling, deschooling and alternatives to traditional school. This is a secular group. This is a place to create play dates, story times, craft project dates, etc., for 2-7 year olds who may not be in formal preschools or kindergarten.  It is also a place for their parents to learn, share information, and meet like minded folks.

The Los Angeles Relationship coaching and dating advice group is to help guide and support people who are newly dating, who are serial daters, couples, or have no idea what the heck they are doing. All communication stems from an energetic source. This includes body language, facial gestures, and words. Loving and communication is an art rather than a skill—meaning that it comes through you naturally when you're not trying too hard. It takes introspection, an open mind and heart, and tools to ef …

Super, Social, Bright kids on the GO (SS-GO Kids) This is a group for Super School aged kids on the Go. (SS-GO Kids) Our kids are active and they enjoy having fun together. This group is geared toward kids ages 5 and up, with younger siblings always welcome.  All age kids are welcome to join, but I will need help with events for babies, toddlers or teenagers. I thought it was time to get a playgroup going for school-aged kids.  There don't seem to be any groups with school-aged children as the f …

Welcome to The Art of Charm LA Meetup group. This group is for men who want to be able to light up a room, nail a job interview or grow your social circle to have an abundance of women. Jordan and I created the Pickup Podcast (http://pickuppodcast.com) over 3 years ago to help men around the world overcome their insecurities and build the lifestyle they have always wanted. The podcast grew in popularity and helped us get on SiriusXM radio where our weekly show "Game On" helps callers develop …

This WOMENS only empowerment group is to help guide women to cultivate their radiant, feminine energy, to better understand their bodies in relation to sacred sexuality and spirit, to help them feel more grounded and yet free, to liberate them from the collective consciousness of societal pressures and anti-feminine history, to develop healthy boundaries but remain vulnerable, to teach them how TO BE LOVE rather than always seeking it, to heal psychic wounds, to connect them to their powerful li …

Hoof Prints to Freedom at Rustic Canyon Ranch is a non profit 501(c)(3) equine rescue and education facility that specializes in Integrated Natural Horsemanship and Connective Horseback Riding™ and has a unique approach to Equine Experiental Leadership and Empowerment Programs. We are a nature based program nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains located in Pacific Palisades/Santa Monica. There is no need to travel to the Valley, Burbank or Malibu. We are right here in your back yard. We have hand …

Do you have a baby born in 2010? If so, you've come to the right place! 2010 was the Year of the White Tiger, which only happens once every 60 years. Our kids are extra special :) If you live in North Orange County and surrounding areas, please join other local moms for playdates, stroller walks, storytime, and other age-appropriate activities. Let's get our little ones together for some much-needed tiger play. "Tigers are difficult to resist because of their magnetic and charming personalitie …

We're an eclectic and diverse group of moms (& the occasional dad) who like to take our kids on playdates to fun places and have fun while doing it. In order to be sure that our kids can actually play together, our group is best for moms with kids aged 0-4. We're more likely to... be more clued in than coiffed trust our gut more than we trust gurus delight in deals than delve into debt & go with the flow & let our kids be kids We celebrate our eclectic nature in all sorts of ways: Diversity …

This is a FREE informational class for expectant parents exploring the many birthing options available to them. It is an introduction for our upcoming 6-week which begins in April in which we will celebrate the sacredness of this transformative journey. Some of what we will explore: - how to create and maintain a conscious connection to your child throughout pregnancy, labor, birth and beyond - all you need to know about the physiology of pregnancy and birth, nutrition, laboring techniques, hosp …