The Chicago Hip Mama Collective covers the spectrum of personalities, lifestyles, ages (mamas and kids), and neighborhoods. Many members make use of intuitive parenting techniques: extended breastfeeding, cloth diapering, child-led potty training, baby-wearing, and co-sleeping.  We have a full calendar of events and a lively message board that supports our community's real-life cohesiveness. Participation is required. We are not just a meetup group for moms. We began as a refuge for admi …

~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 …

… We like kids so much and hope they find the leadership influences in their lives that we also post Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4H, Boys and Girl's Clubs, YMCA/YWCA events as well. We like to be all inclusive so we have members who are in fraternal organizations... Moose, Elk, Eagles, Red Cross, Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary, Knights of Columbus, VFW, American Legion, along with military families and support of them. Their organizations may post up to 2 meetup events per month.   I hope to see you all soon …