We are currently accepting new members. Many parents contact us feeling that they don’t quite ‘fit in’ with mainstream playgroups. Our members are likely to breastfeed for an extended period, use baby carriers (baby-wearing), embrace gentle sleep or co-sleeping solutions, seek natural birthing and health options and enjoy using natural and organic products. However this is not a checklist! The important thing is creating strong, empathic relationships with our babies and children – something tha …

The gift economy represents a shift from consumption to contribution, transaction to trust, scarcity to abundance and isolation to community. - Charles Eisenstein Gift Circle's are an ancient practice that’s weaving its way into our modern world – and it’s about creating an alternative economy based on sharing. The distinctive feature of a gift economy is that people give of their possessions and services with no expectation of return. I got the idea to start my own Gift Circle after reading …

Ever searched for a place where you could truly be seen and heard? Ever wondered how you could learn and master the artful skill of connecting deeply to others? What else is out there... Some great places out there to connect with other great people. Almost all may attract similar people and a recipe on how to relate, yet true connection is not prescribed, it is -- like life -- improvised! At the same time, there is a science to building deep relationships and an art to connecting truly. Some …

I would like to bring together people who are facing similar challenges. This can be a hard road to walk, harder than we ever imagined. Lets choose now not to walk alone anymore. We have developed coping strategies through classes, reading books, trial and error. Lets share them !!! One thing we all might have in common is that we have been isolated, and now are searching for new people and experiences but are apprehensive. I hope that we can create an atmosphere of sharing information, experien …

EdTech Toronto is a gathering of people, groups and companies who share a passion for education and technology and the powerful possibilities of that combination to change the world. We focus on growing and supporting the sector and connecting Toronto to Silicon Valley and other tech centers worldwide. This group organizes: profesional speakers for "Start Ups" in the EdTech, Family Tech and E-Learning sectors (including funding opportunities) discussions that integrate "Silicon Valley" momentum …

This is a group for anyone who is interested in meditation, self empowerment, healing, self & spiritual awakening, through meditation and inner child work.  I will help you develop  your psychic abilities and awakening the sixth sense. We will work with chakras, mediumship, spirit guides, healing and many interesting subjects. I started this group because I did not want to have just another meditation group, I felt that there was a need for individuals to look within themselves for healing and a …

"Heartwork is a simple, direct, powerful, yet gentle tool for opening fully to one's life and into a 'heart of compassion'. The process teaches one to use life's problems as a doorway into a space of open awareness and insight, rather than giving problems the power to run one's life.... " - Heartwork's founder, Dale Goldstein, LCSW Heartwork is a synthesis of Eastern meditative approaches to healing and Western psychotherapeutic techniques, using awareness as the primary vehicle to see into the …

Learn how to successfully parent from two households after separation and divorce so that your children will thrive. Are you looking for a calmer home? Do you have everyday parenting issues? Are you feeling you have no resources or person to turn to? Let me show you ways to create a very happy and well run home. Learn how to have family meetings, create chore charts, schedules, rule lists, and other basic parenting. I will help you with a parenting plan that suits you and your family so that e …

Being special is a gift, but sometimes parents of children with special needs need a little help themselves. Some downtime, adult time, play groups for their kids, a shoulder to lean, advice, sharing resources or learning from each others experiences. I started this group because as a parent of a child with special needs, I sometimes feel lost or isolated as I try to figure out what is best for my son and family and try to navigate the healthcare system, school system and life in general.

This group is for anyone interested in discovering "What is Montessori?" and how you can create home centres to promote your child's love of learning from age 0-6. Many people want to learn more about the child centred Montessori philosophy and Method and "Why it Montessori successful?" The great news is that anyone can apply many of the Montessori concepts at home to support the whole child. It is good to be aware of the developmental growth of a child from 0-6 emotionally, socially and academi …

It may be frustrating at times to grow up in the society that has many false believes imprinted deeply through the centuries of it's evolution. We came here to learn, teach and share our experience with those around us. As such this group is based first of all on the principle of sharing. I envision this group to be the sharing ground based on mutual support, respect and freedom. This group is not only for indigo and crystal children, even though helping them and learning from them is the purpos …

This is a social group for any woman 35 -45 interested in socializing and meeting other women or couples married/common law or single who are child free by choice or not by choice, women social group, empowerment and support. We live in a society with expectations of women to have children why not connect with those who don't? Can be weekly or bi-weekly events after work dinner, fashion, weekend lunch, movie, shopping or theatre shows. We are about enjoying life, social events, fashion shows, mo …

The Cadillac Lounge has long been known in Parkdale and West Queen West for its live music, great selection of draught beers, its huge and fully packed backyard patio and its hopping night scene. What you may not be aware of is that your time at the Caddy needn't halt once the family comes along. At the Cadillac Lounge we are not just about the night life. We are open seven days a week from 11 am to 2 am. We are open for lunch and dinner and welcome families. Nearly six years ago when my husband …