This group is for parents and caregivers who value the importance of play and the creative process, and who want to play alongside their child. Here, we can create a community that promotes bringing back play and creativity to childhood. This group will give children access to play and creative activities, and it will be a resource for parents and caregivers who want to learn more about how creative experiences benefit the developing child.

… In recognizing that each child is unique we also recognize that the response to challenging situations is unique to each child, so it will be each parent or caregiver's responsibility to help their child follow the group's basic rules: No physical contact meant to hurt, like kicking or shoving No name calling, no put-downs We aim to treat each member of the group with respect and to support them in learning and developing. This group is for adult and child combos, no adult will be allowed to att …

… Our goals are: To help and support expectant parents and all caregivers inform and empower themselves To provide information and connections to resources To create community and foster relationships among families Please let us know what we can do for you!

After 2 pilot classes (November 2010 and January 2011) Dance for PD has arrived in Philadelphia. The program is being presented by the Parkinson Council, Penn Medicine, the 954 Dance Movement Collective and Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers. A unique collaboration between the Mark Morris Dance Group and the Brooklyn Parkinson Group, a chapter of the National Parkinson Foundation, the Dance for PD program is built on one fundamental premise: professionally-trained dancers are movement experts whose know …

Life on the Spectrum is a mix of emotions and experiences for families living with Autism, Aspergers, ADD/ADHD, NonVerbal Learning Disorders, etc. Here at Spectrum Life we offer support to caregivers from a holistic perspective. The best care for our children and loved ones starts with taking good care of ourselves. We explore topics from the emotional, spiritual, educational and real life dimensions. Join us and find comfort, courage and empowerment as we journey this path of the Spectrum Life.

This group is for those stay-at-home or working parents (or caregivers, too!) looking for a network of other parents with little ones right in their neighborhood! The Chesterbrook community is perfectly set up for scenic walks along any of the numerous trails or for a fun playdate and picnic at Wilson Farm Park. Come get to know other parents while giving your child(ren) an outlet for play and socialization! Very casual meetup group! Drop by and say hi!

Synergy Integrative Health, a Complementary and Alternative Medicine Center (CAM) has created the Meetup "Synergy Health and Wellness" - another avenue to reach out into our community in order to share experiences and education regarding all aspects of a healthy lifestyle. We strive to provide a variety of topics such as nutrition, yoga, stress management, detoxification, pain relief, and meditation along with opportunities for personal and spiritual growth. Come join us - there is sure to be a …

Advocating for Speical Kidz is a new meet-up group aimed to provide a forum for caregivers of children with speical needs to learn from and support one another as we provide enriching opportunities for our children.  We will meet on a regular basis to provide various topics of concern, guest speakers, social events and resources.   Everyone has an unique experience that we can each learn from and build upon.  Come join us.