Autism Is Medical “AIMs” to empower parents in their journey to recover their children. What is AIM? Autism is Medical is the creation of Jill Rubolino, Amanda Lochbaum and Jeanna Reed. Three moms brought together by the label "Autism" and its devastation.  We began our journeys into the unknown a few years back and tried our best to navigate through all the damage. As we began to talk about our sick “autistic” children we soon realized each of them were truly trapped inside a body ravaged with …

HSVE is almost full.  Registration will close June 1. Please read all the information on this page before requesting to be added to the group.   Then a member of the leadership team will contact you. Home School Village Enrichment HSVE is committed to providing Christian families with a high quality, low cost enrichment program that compliments the home schooling experience and provides a safe and nurturing environment for children and their families to grow in learning and fellowship with other …

We are a group of concerned parents commited to improving responsiveness to the needs of children of divorce and separation in Illinois.

This is a peer to peer support group for survivors of child-hood abuse. My goal is to help others reach a point were they can live with what has happened to them. I understand that recovery is an individual thing but I believe we can recover better with the support and understanding of each other. I'm accepting all genders and backgrounds into this group. I believe that abuse results in similar reactions and similar needs for help in all of us. I will also try to help other trauma victims as wel …

The format of this group will be a casual conversation concerning divorce and family law issues. This group is for those individuals who are not only considering a divorce, but who may already be in the process of a divorce proceeding, or who are already or recently divorced. This group will provide insight and will answer questions related to Illinois law concerning divorce matters and will explore other family law topics such as civil unions, premarital (prenups) and postmarital agreements (po …

Auriel and Donna 513 W 87th St. Naperville, IL 60565 (located inside The Healing Place) We are in the Office: Tues:   12-7pm Wed:    2-7pm Thurs:  12-5pm Fri:      Skype/FaceTime/Phone Appts Avail Sat:     12-3 Sun/Mon:  Closed To Schedule a Reading, or Energy Healing Session, visit our SPECIALS page at Elevated Delights We are Wheelchair accessible, guide/helper dogs are welcome too. Text - Donna: 630-418-1138 Text - Auriel:  630-730-7938 We have created "Free Tuesday Events" in Naperville …

Are you looking to meet some non-judgemental, kind, friendly and helpful homeschooling/unschooling families?  Are you looking for fun social outtings, or weekly playdates? Then this group may be for you. This secular homeschool group provides both unstructured and structured social activities, field trips and some group learning activities to families in the Wheaton area with children ranging in age from infant to 14. Our members live from Downers Grove and Lombard to Naperville and West Chicago …

This group will include resentations and meetups for informational purposes regarding spiritual advancement, healing and inner discovery! Classes will include learning Meditation and topics like 'What is Hypnotherapy?' Also coming soon: parent-child classes on meditation, law of attraction and perhaps embracing of intuitive gifts. I wouold like to reach out to those wanted to enhance thier psychic developement, increase their conscious awareness, connect with spirit on a deeper level and consist …

I am a mom with a 3.5 year old daughter and a 9 month old. When I moved to Thornwood, I quickly realized that it was hard to meet others in the neighborhood when you have little kids.  After running the group for a year, I know I'm not the only one! Members of Thornwood Moms include moms that can actively participate in weekday playdates, neighborhood walks, moms only events and the online message board. Children range from newborns to roughly 3-4 years old (born in 2009 or beyond).  With a lim …

Out ‘n About Elgin Moms is an all-inclusive group of moms living in and around the Elgin, IL area. Working moms and SAHMs are all welcome, and we will try to plan events on different days and times in order to include everyone. We plan to hold most of our events in Elgin and the immediate surrounding towns, but also venturing out to other northwest suburbs from time to time. This group will focus on activities for the kids (play dates, lunch, indoor and outdoor activities) and incorporate some M …

This group is an affliate with the Chadd Organization. It is for parents of children with ADHD. Living with a child with ADHD is challenging, and parents can benefit  from mutual support and  information that can shape their expectations, knowledge, and thus guide advocacy for their children. We will educate, give tools and provide a sounding board for parents. We encourage parents to become familiar with the Chadd Organization and website at http://www.chadd.org/ The location of the meetings do …

Support Group where we encourage, network, and provide resources for single mothers at every meeting. We meet once a month, during the school year,  on Sundays from 12:30-2:30 p.m. We offer day care for the children AFTER our luncheon from 1:15-2:30 p.m It usually is the second Sunday of each month, in the Garden Room of the Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church at 149 W Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst, IL 60126.We are located next to the new Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. Our Mission is to provide encouragem …

If you became a mother for the first time between 2010 and 2011 and want to allow your child to be active physically, socially, and mentally, (and make new friends in the process), then welcome to the Fox Valley Active Moms Meetup. This is not an over scheduled group because we all have other commitments that deserve our attention.  Each event should have a host or hostess as your point of contact. This website serves as the perfect tool to coordinate events:  winter house playdates,  playing at …

Looking to start up a local playgroup for Moms who lean towards 'Attachment Parenting' - (see 8 principles http://www.attachmentparenting.org/principles/principles.php if not familiar :) Have attended Dupage County's AP group but looking for something local St. Charles/Geneva area - morning playgroup to meet every other week-ish? or weekly? for some adult conversation, support and chance for the kiddos to make some lasting friends, would lean towards free or inexpensive activities, natural setti …

I am hoping to bring parents together who are affected by Type 1 diabetes; to help deal with the raw emotions that come with watching your child endure the challenges of this chronic condition. I am looking to create an environment of emotional support and encouragement for each other, as well as a place to exchange recipe and snack ideas. My daughter was diagnosed almost four months ago and it's hard to go through this alone. I would love the opportunity to meet other parents who are going thro …

Does your child have OCD? This group is for parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, and any other people who care for children with OCD. Our kids may be the ones officially diagnosed with OCD, but the truth is that OCD affects the ENTIRE family. Whether you are struggling and need support ... or you've made it back to some level of "normal" and want to offer advice, encouragement and support to others, please join us. I started this group because my daughter has OCD, and we're interested in con …

This is a group for any veteran, spouse or child of a veteran, and civilians that support veterans. There are event that include some or all. At times we meet for fun and on occasion the events are topic specific. We are looking forward to having you aboard!

We are a secular group of homeschooling families living on the west side of St. Charles (Campton Hills/Lily Lake). We are just beginning our journey and looking for more homeschooling families to connect with, share information and organize fun and educational activities. Our focus is on the early years child (ages 2-8), however,  all are welcome to join us!

This group is for anyone who is parenting a spirited child! We can plan play dates in our homes, story times at the library, outings to the park, and other affordable get togethers and maybe even some mom's night out! If you are looking to connect with other parents of spirited toddlers and kids, we can all share our experiences and support one another without judgement. I am very excited and look forward to meeting other mom's and their kids.

Having a child with Aspergers is challenging and overwhelming. It is extremely beneficial to talk with others who can share your struggles and help you to realize you are not alone! This group is specifically for moms with Aspergers kids! The purpose is to learn, share, support and encourage each other.

Please Exercise your Power of SPEECH - People listen to us. A lot of indians living here as NRIs, residents or citizens have the inner urge to do something for there country but don't know how to start or can't find a support system. Some of us have decided to take an initiative to spread an awareness among community members nationwide and provide them a support system. This will serve as a forum to meet and greet like minded people, make friends and share/implement ideas to better our motherla …