We are meeting monthly to explore and discuss co-creating an alternative elementary school that can grow into a middle and high school in or around Fairfax. The school model is based on the New Learning Culture principles of self-directed, hands-on learning for children within healthy boundaries in prepared, inspiring hands-on environments. Read more at www.NewLearningCulture.com. Come join us, if you are interested in supporting or co-creating an alternative learning place for children to learn …

I am a stay at home mother of two boys and an fledgling entrepreneur. I needed to come up with a creative way to be productive while at the same time taking care of my kids. I decided to create a baby sitting co-op for those of us who run businesses from home. We will meet at places that are kid friendly (our homes, play cafes, etc) where assigned mompreneurs or dadpreneurs watch the kiddies while others work. The schedule rotates, so everyone has an opportunity to get work done. Parents can not …

Meet other parents from all around the Bay who value respecting a child's need for secure attachment. Whether supporters of Breastfeeding, Child-Led Weaning, Cloth diapering, Homeschooling, Babywearing, or Co-sleeping, all are welcome here. Most of our events take place in the East Bay, however we will work to accomodate people in different locations if someone spearheads an event.

This is a place for unschooling families to plan and host events, and to build connections for children and parents. Every person who joins will be an Assistant Organizer, and will have the ability to plan events, outings, play dates, etc. Most of our events take place in Contra Costa County, and most of our children are currently under ten years of age. Our group holds kindness and empathy as core values, and we all commit to work proactively to teach our children solid conflict resolution skil …

Imagine lively people-scaled  communities dotting the San Francisco Bay Area - places co-created by their residents for raising kids, for  retirement, for growing food or simply  living well by sharing more. The Bay Area already has  ecovillages, and cohousing neighborhoods, resident-owned housing cooperatives, and group  houses -- real world places where we can live more sustainably through a more cooperative  way of life. You can have both privacy and community when you know your neighbors on …