Hi! I am a certified strollercize instructor, a stroller based workout, and I am so excited to be launching my classes on the South Shore of Massachusetts and beyond! It's so difficult to get to the gym when you have a child and with an infant it's common for a mother to be hesitant to leave her child with a gym daycare. This fitness group is an attempt to alleviate those problems by enabling you to bring your baby with you. I use the resistance of the stroller to build a complex cardio and musc …

Training to be a doula requires a large amount of self motivation and self study. There are no schools for doulas, instead we have a series of scattered workshops and random connections, and the path to becoming an expert is often long and winding with many decisions to make along the way. In the beginning especially, this path is often isolating. Let's work on creating a more cohesive community for doulas in training and beyond where we can learn together, bring our questions and our expertise! …

SMC is for single mothers who are members of SMC Boston.  Members can organize group activities, share information, and provide social support.

Are you a "mature" mother of a pre-school child who wants to connect with other moms? Do you feel the need to get out of the house, make new friends for yourself and find playmates for your kids? Then join us! Did you come of age during the Cold War and scandals like the Iran Contra affair? Did you spend hours watching MTV when all it showed were 24-hour music videos? Did you play with a Rubik's Cube or try to clear the last level of Pac Man? Did you ever have the hallmark "big hair?" Do you rem …

A meeting space which will allow women to discuss their feelings and experiences after the loss of a mother.  Most of us have lost our mothers in young adulthood and are in our 20s & 30s, though we frequently have women in their 40's-50's and women of any age are encouraged to come. We will speak about the past and celebrate the lives of our mothers - and most importantly the future, while still carrying our mother's love and support with us. This is a place where we will be able to support one …

This meet up is devoted to the discovery of the Goddess, the Divine Mother in the heart of each of us. The Goddess has many names. Sometimes she is called  Parvati, Shakti, Devi, Shekinah, Isis, Astarte, Inanna. Freya, Aphrodite, Demeter,  Nature, Statue of Liberty, Mother Theresa, Madonna, Marie Magdalene, St. Brighid and - she has your name, the name of your sister, your daughter and your mother. This Boston Goddess Circle is devoted to the celebration of the natural cycles of the seasons and …

Greetings! I am trying to establish a group of local gestational surrogates and egg donors. The purpose is to share stories, provide support and meet other women who have provided the amazing gift of parenthood to a individual or couple that otherwise may not have had the opportunity to become a parent.

We are a community of Boston-area families committed to giving our children a strong sense of Asian heritage...and have a lot of FUN while doing it! You will not find a more active Meetup, with several activities scheduled every week. Currently on our calendar: Monthly dim sum get-togethers in Chinatown Weekly playdates in Korean and Mandarin (other languages can be arranged, just let us know! Or better yet, help plan them!) MNOs (mothers' night out) Lunch dates and playdates Outings to zoos, p …

Welcome! The Ladies of Boys on the Side would like to welcome you to our sister group The Ladies of Boys on the Side BOOK CLUB! We are a dynamic group of women between the ages of 25-45 that enjoy reading and sharing in discussions with other ladies of the group. Our book selections will consist of a wide variety of books both fiction and non-fiction.  Each month we will read and discuss a new book at a members home or chosen location. The meetings are held the 3rd Saturday of each month unless …

Hello, I am the proud mother of a 4 year old boy who believes he is a girl. I understand this may be a permanent desire of his - it certainly does not appear to be a phase. He is having trouble adjusting at school as other children find his behavior odd. I am looking to start a group for similarly situated families who want an accepting social outlet for their children as well as personal support for themselves. 2012 update - We are currently a group of a few moms/families trying to support our …

Meet other local fathers to discuss fairness in family law and the equal treatment of fathers and mothers in family court.

Meet local moms from the North of Boston communities with infants, toddlers, PreK, and grade school children to share experiences, go on fun outings, exercise, give support and advice, and make new friends. We are energetic Moms that love to keep busy! Our meetups are scheduled to keep us active during the week, but we do also post a lot of "unofficial/non-hosted" weekend community events for year-round family fun if you are looking for ideas on things to do with your little ones. All moms and …

We are 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 relationships." We welcome …

Daytime Players Are you a Stay-at-Home Father or Mother? Student? Retired? Senior? Or, do you otherwise have a few Wednesday morning hours free to pursue your creative interests and have FUN in a theatrical setting with other adults?? JOIN US!! We look forward to meeting you!!

People, Sharing, Experience and Knowledge to bring more =) to the world. The Human Network is a shared dream to let YOU create an international democratic social network that is focused on people instead of money. WE can optimize communication, regardless of status, race, sex, or country only if we work together. Then the world wide web may evolve into a democracy without borders. And if you want to read more, feel free! Have you ever thought that the world might be able to create something t …

Welcome to the Brachial Plexus & Erbs Palsy Support group. This group has been created to provide health and legal information regarding birth injury's such as brachial plexus/erbs palsy and cerebral palsy. Brachial Plexus/ Erb's Palsy results when the nerves connecting the spinal cord to the wrist are damaged resulting in complete paralysis or loss of use to the arm or hand. Brachial Plexus/ Erb's Palsy can happen during labor and delivery if there is a shoulder dystocia which is the baby's s …

This group is for people (experienced or not), who are interested in the benefits of the Chinese energy practice of Qigong (Chi Kung). I also hope this group will give people with various backgrounds an opportunity to build a community where we can practice, talk and learn about Qigong. Qigong is a a moving meditation that helps us tap into the abundant energy of the universe, and is a wonderful way of helping help various health conditions. Qigong is also the mother of the internal martial art …

I'd like to start a group of moms of young children in Brookline. I am working part-time (contract projects) but would welcome SAHM and working moms. I have a one year old and have found it hard to meet other moms and would love to create a community. I live near Coolidge Corner. We could take turns hosting or meet out.

We are a group of parents and individuals living in Newton who are concerned about the harmful health effects on children caused by leaf blowers. The pages exist for educational purposes and members are encouraged to add pertinent information to share with others. The discussion board exists for discussing steps that can be taken to help minimize health effects so as to better protect our children and the vulnerable in our population.