The Parent Connection is a social and support group for moms, families and their young children. Members include stay-at-home and working parents throughout McHenry County. Forming and strengthening friendships between both parents and children is a priority. Members participate in playgroups, field trips and holiday parties sponsored by The Parent Connection. In addition, parents are able to socialize and help each other learn more about parenting techniques, discipline, child development, prob …

Our History Our group was founded in 2008 by a dedicated group of moms in La Grange Park looking to provide social activities for moms and their kids. We also wanted to support our communities by participating in a variety of service projects.  At our first meeting, we had no idea how many moms would show up.  Here we are 4 years later with a group that has blossomed into what is now the Greater La Grange Area Moms Club (GLAM) with nearly 50 active members. Who We Are Our members mainly live in …

Moms of Color Meetup Group brings women of color together in Glendale Heights, IL, Carol Stream, Bloomingdale, Glen Ellyn, and other surrounding areas. This group is for New Moms of Color who are looking to connect with other moms who are like you or similar.This group is for sisterhood and encouragement to share the joys and challenges of motherhood. We are Stay at home moms, working moms, married and single.If you want to get out of the house and meet other moms,have playdates, moms night out, …

Stay-at-home dads! Grandpas! Uncles! Work-at-home dads (full-time, part-time)! Has a new baby or a growing toddler in your nuclear or extended family given you--a father/uncle/grandfather/male mentor--the unique opportunity to do a great deal of your loved one's child care? Dads (and other male caregivers!): Are you perhaps fortunate enough to have a hardworking spouse/relative and parent of said child that happens to be working away from home most of the day while you give it your all to be the …

~Northwest Suburban Families~ We are a family-friendly group for all families in the NW Suburbs. There is always something happening here.  We plan daytime, evening and weekend gatherings.  We welcome stay at home parents, working parents and single parents as well as every type of family.  Our children range in age from newborns all the way up to school-age and age-specific events are planned for everyone.  Dads are welcome here and are encouraged to come out and play too. We have playgroups, s …

This is a group for parents in Lake County who have a child(ren) with Sensory Processing Disorder/Sensory Integration Disorder. The goal of this group is to be a support system and an information hub for each other. While the awareness of this disorder is increasing among parents, the medical field, educational system and society is not fully on board. Therefore we need to rely on each other for support, encouragement and advice. *Please note that this is a group for Sensational kids, not other …

The Wauconda Area Play Group is a wonderful way to meet other families in the area. While most of our members are moms & their kids, dads are welcome to join too! Parents can socialize with other parents while the kids play together. We are open to moms, dads and kids of any ages. I will be posting many different events such as park outings, story time, play dates, moms night out and more. I hope we can make some lasting friendships for both the mommies and the kids.

It DOES take a village, so let this be yours! Staying home to care for your little one(s) does not have to be lonely anymore! Chicago SAHM welcomes any stay-at-home mama who has the desire to actively participate and kids of all ages are welcome, as well as moms-to-be. Chicago SAHM is a community of women from all different spectrum's of life, supporting one another through this rewarding, but challenging task of staying home full time with our children. We do this by being open and accepting of …

Check out The Parent Circle website for more information. http://www.theparentcircle.org or email us at info@theparentcircle.org Parents of infants and young children, would you like to: Get together in playgroups? Connect with other families? Have fun at parties and events? Join a babysitting co-op? Learn about child development & family topics? Work with others to promote a positive family experience in our community? Then join The Parent Circle! We are a non-profit social support organization …

I'm a new mom in Edgewater who would like to meet other first-time moms and dads in the area. I'd like to get together, not only to share our experiences with parenting, but also to simply enjoy time with others. I know that life can be crazy right now, but I think a group like this has the potential to help all of us maintain just a little bit of sanity.

Hi all! My name is Emily, and my husband Scott & I have a 7-month old daughter. I started this group in the hopes of connecting with other folks with young kids and babies, making some friends for our baby girl and for ourselves as we don't know very many other young folks with babies or toddlers in the 'burbs! Parents--both moms and dads--are welcome!  Jewish couples, interfaith couples--all welcome!  We will start with some playdates and outings, and add things like Shabbat get-togethers or ju …

WELCOME!This group is for Moms, Dads, and/or caregivers and their children in Wheaton and the surrounding suburbs with the following qualities: open minded, non-judgmental, kind, friendly, and helpful. Both Stay at Home Moms and Working Moms are welcome! This is a playgroup meet up, but there will also be moms nights and family events! Most of our meet ups will be between or close to Lombard-Geneva, including but not limited to the areas of Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, Winfield, and Lombard.We welcome e …

Parents wanting to meet other parents. Get out for the night and socialize with other adults.

Please join us at Emanuel Congregation for an exciting, fun Tot Shabbat program designed for families with infants, toddlers and pre-school age children to delight in the joy of Shabbat together. (And, as always, our programs are open to the community. Grandparents, older siblings and extended family are welcome to join in this Shabbat celebration.) Cantor Shelly Friedman will bring a unique, creative, music-filled mini-service and Judaic art project to our families with young children. Our ‘Kid …

Este grupo es de padres hispanos, de todas las nacionalidades, con hijos pequeños que viven en los suburbios del suroeste. Muchos de nosotros al mudarnos a los Estados Unidos no tenemos la oportunidad de conocer a otros padres hispanos. Unamos para hacer actividades divertidas con nuestros pequeños y pasarla bien. This is a group of hispanic parents of all nationalities that have small children and live in the southwest suburbs. Many of us, when we moved to the United States, don't have the oppo …

Are you looking to meet other families in their 20's, 30's and 40's who have young children (preschool and younger)? Do you live in the Naperville area? Then this group is for you! This group includes married, engaged or seriously dating couples with children.  Meetups include the zoo, parks, playdates, family bbqs, storytime and anything else that's fun for the family.  We'll even try and schedule some moms/dads nights out.  Most meetups are scheduled evenings and weekends so the entire family …

Welcome Moms to MKOTF! We are a fun moms group, where the play dates aren't only for the kids! Our Moms are Social Moms and love play dates and meeting new Moms! We are a group of stay-at-home, work-from-home, part-time and full-time working Moms and fun-loving, stay-at-home and go-to-school kids that live on the Fox River; in and around, St Charles, Geneva, and Batavia. What does MKOTF offer? We come together with the common goal of having fun while developing lasting friendships for both o …

The West Loop Families Meetup Group is a terrific resource for parents in the windy city. Through our group, you'll meet other local moms and dads and share the excitement and challenges of parenting. Join our group for friendship, parenting advice and tons of fun outings. We have all types of activities for the kiddos -- going to playgroups in individual homes, storytimes, parks, museums, zoos, indoor playgrounds, restaurants, holiday events and many other kid-friendly places around the city an …

Welcome to Downers Grove Area Moms!  We are a group of moms with newborn through early grade school-age children looking for advice and support as we share in the joys of motherhood.  Although we come from different backgrounds and different experiences, what we do have in common is the desire to find opportunities to promote communication and socialization skills among our children. And certainly, we want to have fun in the process! Our moms come from all over the Chicagoland area including th …

Looking to meet families in the Mayfair/Old Irving Park neighborhoods? Look no further! We will meet up at local parks and businesses, find activities in our neighborhoods, and have playdates in our living rooms.

Are you a Mom looking to make Mommy Friends!?  Then join us at our new home at:  http://www.meetup.com/CHEERSforAllMoms/

This group is for dads and their kids in the Wheaton area to get together for play time, walks, museum visits, to commiserate, you get the gist. I've started it on behalf of my brother, who is a full-time stay at home dad with a 2 and a half year old little girl, since there didn't seem to be any local dad groups, but tons of mom groups. That said, moms are welcome, too! Members are more than welcome to suggest new activities, so let's get this group rolling!

This is a social group for mothers who stay home full-time or work part-time with one or more children 5 and younger in the communities of Elmhurst, Villa Park and Lombard. Our goals are to make new friends, to connect with other moms and their children, to support each other, and to have fun! We plan a wide variety of daytime activities every month for Moms to attend with their kids as well as one or more "moms only" evening events. Activities may include kids' outings, park days, recipe exchan …

This is a group for anyone interested in meeting up with other toddler age parents and children in Andersonville.

The Little Lincoln Logs is a friendly, supportive community of parents based in the Lincoln Square neighborhood.  Our members have kids of a variety of ages but most of our activities are geared toward children ages newborn through toddler.  We have a lot of home based playdates on our calender in addition to meetups at local parks (Welles, Gross, Winnemac, Manor, River) and restaurants (Costello's, Selmarie, Beans & Bagels), with occasional outings to museums or other Chicago locations.  …

Each day we bring in a talented theatre actor, writer or comedian to tell engaging and creative stories to stimulate young children's imaginations. We host events for ages 0-2 and 3-5 years.

Toastmasters is a place where you develop and grow - both personally and professionally. You join a community of learners, and in Toastmasters meetings we learn by doing. Whether you're an executive or a stay-at-home parent, a college student or a retiree, you will improve yourself; building skills to express yourself in a variety of situations. You'll open up a world of new possibilities: giving better work presentations; leading meetings - and participating in them - more confidently; speaking …

Grab a bite, meet other professionals in the area, & enoy interesting guest speakers! Maybe you'll learn something useful about someone else's business or share your business ideas with someone else!