We just completed a 3 week Great Start series with Chevy Geech at Parent Trust's Montlake Terrace…read morelocation and were really happy! The course was extremely comprehensive, over 3 Saturday's from 9am - 2.30pm with a total of 40 minutes of breaks throughout the day. Along with the Penny Simkin book, you are given materials and contacts throughout the course to help - all of which were fantastic. The content of the course covers everything from early labor right the way through to diaper changing. Chevy was a fantastic teacher who knows how to interact with a class well and keeps everyone active and interested for the 5.5 hour sessions - an incredible feat in and of itself! :) Each of the series culminates with a reunion that takes place once all the babies are born. We just wrapped up our series today, but will be gathering again in January to meet everyone again with their +1's (babies!) We can't wait! If you are looking for a reputable, accredited and well planned out course to take regarding childbirth and the pre and post stages as well.

We adore LWTG! I seriously can't say enough great things about this program. As a stay at home mom,…read moreI was looking for activities to get my kiddo involved in and stumbled upon LWTG. Not only is it a way for your child to socialize - you also bond with a ton of fellow parents and engage in valuable parent ed. The teachers are amazing and they really try to make everything extremely inclusive and accessible. Run, don't walk, to sign your kid up for this program. You won't regret it!

We love Lake Washington Toddler Group! I attend with my 2 year old daughter and it is the best part…read moreof our week. My daughter thrives in the toddler friendly environment and especially enjoys the new art projects every week. At LWTG you get a little of everything (art, science, music, stories, parent education, parent connection, etc.) which makes this an amazing value. As a parent I really appreciate the strict sick policy as it ensures all families who attend remain healthy. We are thrilled that we get to attend this program for years to come.

My daughter has been attending ShoreNorth for two months. In that time a student has hit her twice…read more Both times she did not apologize and was allowed to continue playing with the group. I brought it to the attention of the staff and the first time the mom was present and did absolutely NOTHING! The second time she whipped her with a plastic snake and we left for the day. She ruins our experience every single week and no one does anything to discipline this child. The co op was supposed to be a fun learning experience for us and it has not been. I dread having to volunteer in the classroom. I thought my daughters safety was a bare minimum. All I asked for was an apology from the little girl so she would know what she did is not acceptable. Now I know why bullying is such a problem today. She didn't even apologize and was allowed back into the classroom. If you want to worry about your child's safety and not hear the teacher over all the disruptions then ShoreNorth is for you! Or if you are raising a bully and want to allow them to have the freedom to do whatever they want, then you found the place for you. I'm extremely disappointed and sad that my daughters safety is not a priority for them. Shame on them for not making a student apologize for physical violence. All they did was make excuses and try to be politically correct.

We began attending Shorenorth when I was looking for an activity to get me out of the house with my…read morebaby in 2015. I didn't intend to join a cooperative preschool (they always sounded so involved, like so much work!) but here I am still a part of Shorenorth with my now 3-year old son and looking forward to attending with his new baby brother next year. I think what hooked me were a few things: I love the play-based model for my son and I love the parent education for me! I am a lifelong lover of learning and ideally, I try to be a parent who is thoughtful about my techniques and approaches. This school gives me the support and headspace to do just that, with a like-minded community of people who are also trying to do the same. We get to learn from great guest speakers regularly and we have support for all our parenting challenges from the instructor and other parents. Now these three years later some of those parents I met long ago in baby class are my good friends, and my son's best buddies are all friends from school. I really love all the parents and children in our class! People are kind, caring, and helpful while still being nonjudgmental. It's a wonderful community to be a part of. Basically, cooperative preschool really is what you make of it. If you resist getting pulled into the community or don't want ANY extra responsibilities, it might not be for you. But if you have space in your life for some fun new friendships - or at least some new people to appreciate, and you are willing to take on some tasks to do your part in helping the school remain the high-quality program that it already is - it might be for you! Last notes: the instructors are top-notch - warm, wise and always prepared. Sometimes I think to myself, "WWTJD?" (What would Teacher Jan do?) to get calm, caring, thoughtful clarity in the moment, and I have a feeling I'll be using that trick for many years to come. The motto of "no bad weather, only bad clothing," means that these kids are encouraged to explore outside every day in an amazing outdoor area at the school. They have no idea how lucky they are! If you are looking for a wonderful cooperative preschool experience, I highly recommend Shorenorth.

Initially, I was very nervous about hiring someone who would be in our home, especially during one…read moreof the most vulnerable periods our our life. From night one, Laura instantly put me at ease. Laura did an absolutely fantastic job of taking care of our little one. She went above and beyond to make sure we all felt comfortable and removed all of the unpredictable variables in the early weeks of having a baby. She washed bottles, pump parts, provided detailed reports each night (that I could look at in real time when I would wake up to pump) and was just a gentle, stable presence in our home. Honestly, I could say that she took care of all of us. As a FTM, having someone around at night who knew babies better than I did ended up being such a huge comfort. She is reliable, consistent, knowledgable and someone who we could (and can still, to this day) consistently count on to show up for us and our family. I would easily recommend Laura to anyone looking for a Night Doula.

When our regular doula caught a cold and couldn't make her usual overnight session, we were so…read morefortunate to have Laura Ellis step in to help. She took care of our newborn twin boys, handling our system of cloth diapers and mixed breast milk and formula in bottles. Even our orange cat loved her. We're looking forward to working with Laura again.

My son has attended this co-op preschool for about a year, and he gets so much out of it. I love…read morethat it meets on Saturday mornings, which means his dad can attend with him. It is so awesome to see pics of my two guys building ramps together or cuddling during story time, and my fella really loves seeing our son grow and change along with the other kids in the class. The second thing I adore about our class is the talent: our teacher, Monica, is actually an opera singer, and she brings her beautiful singing to every circle time. Anyone who's heard a group of parents droning along to a song knows what a blessing a gifted teacher can be. Monica also provides a very laid back, attachment friendly style. When my son was scared of one of the circle time routines, she altered the practice to help him adjust, and she came up with clever ideas to help ease him into the routines of preschool. We also have a gifted "parent educator" who doesn't cram education down our throats but offers ad hoc support, tips and understanding. Third pro is the mixed ages. Any kid 1 - 3 years old can enroll. The bigger kids learn sibling skills and get to show off for the littler ones, and the younger ones get to copy bigger kids. It's a fascinating process to observe how fast the little ones learn. Finally, I love that I feel comfortable and at home in our class. The class doesn't operate along gender lines, which makes it feel queer friendly. The other parents who attend with their kids are friendly and open. Our teacher has a lot to do with that atmosphere. Cons? As I see it, this preschool's only flaw is that the co-op is perhaps too laid-back about organizing, which means we hover on the brink of under-enrollment. In short, I couldn't recommend our Saturday preschool more. Even though my own son is close to aging out, I hope the class will continue for many more years because it is so wonderful.

We love this Saturday morning coop preschool where parents get to play with their babies and other…read moresimilarly aged families. The stars of the show are the wonderful teacher Monica and Parent Educator Glenn. They are immensely wise and talented and gifted teachers. Thanks to the wonderful Monica and Glenn we have beautiful animated singing during circle time, ukulele-playing and sign language instruction too! We look forward to Saturday mornings in preschool because of these great teachers and fun multilingual families. We'll be sad to age out (though it won't be for a while) . . . hopefully by then the age range will be expanded so our son can continue to have fun being part of this community.

I was referred to Mirror Sound to record my voiceover demo reels, working with a remote producer…read more Derek was professional from start to finish, impressing me with his speed and expertise. With the pandemic, they were careful to maintain social distance and minimize the time from door to studio. The demos came out sounding great, and it couldn't have happened without Ken and his team. Thanks!

If you are looking for a studio to record music, voiceovers, or get a professional mix/master,…read moreMirror Sound Studios is a great option! The studio has a great layout, great selection of audio gear to use, and is very clean. They also offer audio recording classes that are great for beginners, or anyone looking to improve their skill set. Ken and Derek are very professional, and will take your work to the next level.