To learn techinques to control anger, to learn parenting skills and have better relationships with friends, family and at work.

Can't deal with the ex and/or having co-parenting issues? Want to make new friends and bond with other single, separated or divorced parents, blended families and their kids? With the emotional, physical and financial toll that often accompanies divorce, separation or having a child on your own, it's often tough being a single parent or in a blended family situation while trying to maintain your sanity. We can help each other out. Single Mamas and Papas (We are calling ourselves SMAPs) is a supp …

My name is Veronika. I live in Santa Monica with my husband who is an American and with two little daughters. I am a teacher and I hope to organize a Russian speaking preschool coop. While Santa Monica has lots of wonderful activities to offer, and there are many Russian speakers on the playgrounds, I was unable to find some structural daycare or preschool in this area in Russian. And that's what I'd like to have for my daughters. I've been teaching as long as I remember myself. :) I am a music …

This group is designed to bring together like-minded parents who want to raise their children in the most natural way possible. Possible group topics include speakers available for information on midwifery/doula support, breast-feeding, co-sleeping, attachment parenting, vaccine safety, among others. Quarterly discussions on various articles from Pathways to Family Wellness, a great resource for natural parenting will occur as well. You can find subscription information here: http://pathwaystofa …

Have you ever felt like you keep attracting the wrong relationship(s) into your life? Have you ever felt drained energetically, used, betrayed, or abused in any way in your intimate relationships, friends, family, or even co-workers? Do you ever attract the one who seems to never commit? Have you ever dreamed of having amazing, & or intimate, passionate relationship but feel you just can't seem to attract the right one(s), like you have the worst luck? If you answered yes to any of the above que …

OUR FOCUS FOR THIS MEETUP IS: "Creating Soul Relationships–you will learn how to love as your soul and to create soul relationships. You will discover how to work with the magnetic love of your soul to attract a soul mate. You will explore finding and fulfilling the higher purposes of your relationships. You will learn how to work with the Universal Laws of Relationship to create what you want in relationships. You will uncover new ways to love yourself and others. You will join with your soul t …

What contribution can we possibly be to each other to live an Empowered Life? This meet-up was started out of a desire to share tools that can truly make a difference in your life and living. It is our desire to create a community where sharing and oneness are the norm and where competition, fear and judgment no longer exist. If we can truly awaken to our talents and gifts and begin to share these with others not only can we create an empowered life we can also begin to empower others to do the …

This group has been created to provide a monthly event for families in the South Bay.  Everything from a Spring Festival with Kites, bubbles, crafts and a 3 legged races, to a Luau with live entertainment! Each event will have pot-luck style menu along with select heart-healthy snacks. Sweet Peas recognizes that the family structure and unity is the most valuable institution we have left and we must value it and genuinely teach that to our children. Because this group is for all ages, it is from …

Prime Time MOMMIES is for mommies who are over thirty three with a child under the age of four and want to experience motherhood with other mommies in the same age range. We hope you and your child will develop long lasting friendships that will endure throughout time. We have meet ups nearly everyday. We welcome active members who want to build relationships for their child(ren) and self.   we have removed the 10 . members dues for now but it may be reimplemented in the future.  all past dues …

Conservative Christian Singles Meetup   To meet other single Christians of all ages for wholesome fun and fellowship in the OC and surrounding areas for friendships, dating, and perhaps even meet your future spouse! Meetups include dinner nights, museums, seminars, karaoke, dancing, hiking, volunteering and much more.  If you're interested in hosting a Christian singles meetup, please email the organizer or co-organizer. We're looking for quality people who would love to make new single fr …

This group was created for 20-and 30-something new (first-time) moms who live in the central OC area and who are interested in making connections and friends with other moms who practice or want to practice attachment parenting (co-sleeping, breastfeeding, babywearing, etc.) and other natural living methods for their family. All moms in the area (Orange, Villa Park, Tustin, Santa Ana, Garden Grove, Fountain Valley, Costa Mesa, Anaheim, Irvine) are encouraged to join. Note: Young siblings are …

The Southern California Mahjong League originated about 2 years ago and has continued to have events in the Long Beach, CA or surrounding area...We play both American and Chinese version Mahjong. We welcome anyone to play and teach anyone who want to learn! Our usual Meetup events is on the 2nd Saturday of the month at 2:00pm, if you are interested then plz join our group. There is an Annual Membership Fee of $3 paid at your 2nd Meetup event if you should decided to stay with the group, this cov …

The Spirits of Adventure Meetup Group is all about nurturing your adventurous spirit while making new friends, staying in shape, stepping out of the box and living your life to the fullest. While our meetups will be geared for all ages, some will be themed for adults, some for families, kids and pets. Examples of our activities will be: hiking, biking,  camping, haunted house tours, cemetery tours,  concerts, movies, dog parks, water sports, outdoor movies, film festivals, seasonal festivals,  f …

This group is for families of atheists, freethinkers, humanists, agnostics and all others with a rational world view with a focus on planning family-friendly activities and providing rational parents with a place to share and learn about raising freethinking children. We are looking for active members who would like to be involved in planning and hosting BBQs, game nights, pool parties, and trips to the zoo, beach days, amusement park trips and any other family friendly activity in the Los An …

SOCIALIZING WITH PET PARENTS and FURRY BABIES Group enjoys having FUN, PLAYDATES, HELPING SHELTER/RESCUES, FUNDRAISER, SOCIALIZING, CHILDREN READING TO OUR DOGGIES, Yappy Hour, Wine & Cheese Yappy Hour while our doggies eat doggie treats, Doggie Birthday Parties.  Group has numerous socializing events/activities, view 100+ Photo Albums Most important goals are our Furry Babies and helping dogs who are not so lucky. Please bring any ideas about future Meetups and bring your doggies to socialize a …

This group is organized by the Collective Voices Foundation, a Pasadena based non-profit organization that creates and supports collaborative, innovative, and sustainable educational programs for under-resourced youth. We believe that creative collaborations between educators, organizations, and members of the community can help transform the culture of education in Pasadena/Altadena and beyond. This group is intended to connect people who want to improve education by getting involved and collab …