WHY DO FATHERING FORUM TEAMS EXIST? Fathering Forum Team meetings are a special time – and for some dads the only scheduled time - when fathers can open up and just “be themselves.” Dads benefit from the diverse perspectives and experiences of other dads, as well as from their careful and attentive listening. Dads also get immense gratification from contributing to each other, and knowing that their special gifts are welcomed and valued by the community. Although the challenges fathers fa …

This is a social club for school-age girls (ages 6 - 14) who want to make friends & their parents who want to avoid exclusionary 'cliques'. All get-togethers will include the kids & no cliques allowed! You know how they say "can't we all just get along?" Here we can! We'll go bowling, ice skating, & sometimes just hang out at a home where the girls can do fun girl things while parents drink coffee & talk amongst ourselves. Yes, dads are welcome, as long as they have school-age girls! (I'm …

Kids' World of Central Jersey   If you are looking for fun and affordable ways to keep your kids entertained while learning in the real world, you are at the right place! Let your kids imagine and inspire while participating in activities such as: music/dance/art sessions, storytime, zoos, parks, children's museum, farm visits, farmer markets, circus, play arcades, splash pads, county fairs/family events, at home play dates!  All our kids events are family events (dads, older siblings, grandpare …

Young Jewish Moms/Dads of New Jersey is a place to communicate with other young Jewish families, and to establish friendships. This group includes meet ups during the week and weekends so SAH moms/dads and Working moms/dads can both take part in activities.

We are a fun group of moms who live in or have lived in Bayonne, NJ. Our children range in age from infant to grammar school but moms with children of all ages are welcome. Some moms work outside of the home full-time, some part-time and others are stay-at-home moms. We have playdates and outings of all kinds, in and outside of Bayonne. We get together for Mom's Nights Out, Family Days, Book Club and anything else that's fun and interesting. Dads and grandparents are welcome at all events except …

Hello - I am starting a group for moms, dads and babies in the Essex county area (Belleville, Bloomfield, Nutley, etc) to get together to meet and socialize. I became a stay at home Mom when I had my son Liam in October and my husband and I would love the opportunity to meet new parents and their children. We are looking for babies and children from ages 0-3 years old. We have events during the day with the kids (such as walking groups, playdates, meetups at the park or library) and to get toget …

This group is for parents who seek social support and friendship with other like-minded parents. Are you seeking a community where your inclusive, liberal values will be reinforced by other parents. We don't all have to make the same choices, but let's support each other in our choices and promote acceptance. This group may particularly appeal to liberal parents, GLBTQ parents, feminist parents and those who practice equally shared parenting, parents seeking holistic/natural lifestyles and envir …

Meet friendly local moms of babies, toddlers and preschoolers to talk, play and generally just have fun! Come to a Mommy Meetup to relax and make new friends for both you and your little one(s). We cover quite a large areas surrounding Scotch Plains. All moms (or dads!) are welcome!

Moms, Dads or Grandparents who would like to meet other parents with children of the same age in a friendly and fun atmosphere will love this class! Parents come from Manville, Hillsborough, Bridgewater, Somerset, Bound Brook, Dunellen, Middlesex and more. We meet every Wednesday at 10:30am for ages 6 months-36 months and also Wednesday's at 11:45am for ages 24 months-preschool. Show your baby the joy of reading, music and movement with this 30 minute class. Class will use props, music and books …

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.

The Hudson County Families of Color Meetup Group was started to bring moms, dads, and children of color together to socialize with one another throughout Hudson County, New Jersey. Hudson County can be a very transient place and this meetup group seeks to serve as a social connection for families of color, whether they plan to settle here permanently or are calling Hudson County home only temporarily.

Childbirth doesn't have to be scary. Topics: holistic Natural Childbirth, Pregnancy, Pre-Natal care, etc.. Birth Without Fear is for women considering or who've had natural births.  Our goal is to have workshops detailing the different birthing options (this will be open to dads too).  This group is to help expecting mothers and mothers-to-be meet like minded women. Let's get together and create a safe community where we can explore motherhood and impending motherhood without prejudices or fears …

This group is for moms and dads (at home or working) of babies, toddlers, preschoolers and grade schoolers in the greater Bloomfield, Clifton, and Montclair area, including Wayne, Nutley, Belleville, and other nearby towns.   We currently only accept new members who are being referred by someone already in the group. We have our reasons for this and so cannot make any exceptions. If you are not being referred we hope you find another group to meet your needs.     We love our kids, but aren't afr …

I'm starting this group to meet parents in the Montgomery/Princeton area. We recently moved to the Montgomery area and want a sense of community.   We are working professional parents so activies would be during non-working hours mostly. I have a 20 month old adorable little girl. I would host the activies, maybe along with my husband.  Activies would include playdates, story time, mom's night out, family night, ect. Also feel free to make any suggestions. Look forward on meeting you all.

This group is hosted by the Olive Tree Music Academy in Andover AND Morris Plains NJ.  Though we may include activities both in our studio and throughout Northern New Jersey. Membership to the group is free. Our goal is to provide fun learning opportunities related to music for babies, toddlers, children, and their parents. Our events will include both meetups that cost money and meetups that are free. We will have drop-in music classes for babies on up, group lessons to introduce children to be …