Edward at Andes Driving School was great. My daughter needed to learn to drive a stick shift for…read morean upcoming trip where she might need it. Since we don't own a stick, I signed her up for a lesson. Edward did a great job, even in rush hour Raleigh traffic, returning her and his car safely back at the end of the lesson! Thanks!

From the owner: Stick shift driving training, Traffic ticket classes , defensive driving classes, teen training,…read moredriving evaluations and assessments ,international students,Spanish traffic ticket classes

We decided to hire Mariam amidst the height of the COVID pandemic since we weren't getting the same…read morelevel of visits and interactive birthing information from our OB clinic like we got for our first son. Since there was potential for a VBAC I felt the need for some added support for the laboring process since I never labored with my first.  The main consideration, and one that Mariam stressed, was that she is there to support BOTH momma as well as partner through the whole process. She was available and supported me at all hours of the night during my bouts of prodromal labor weeks before my due date and she encouraged and advised me as the days passed beyond my due date.   When it was finally go time 1 week after DD, Mariam was at the hospital within minutes of our arrival at 3am and didn't leave our side until a few hours after baby finally arrived 15 hours later.... all throughout she helped coach me and my hubs through the labor pains and provided context when I needed it for further decision making (I ended up opting for epidural and had lots of questions about it)....  She stayed on top of moving me hourly when nurses or midwives weren't around and even followed up directly with the nurse when my BP dropped lower than normal.... I am so happy we decided to hire a doula and through the whole process I felt heard and supported.  She put me at ease and i honestly felt the whole process went much more smoothly in my mind because she was there as extra support.   A huge bonus is that she also helped to capture some beautiful candid moments right after the birth of our LO.  She of course asked if I wanted her to take photos when discussing birth preferences and she transferred the pictures securely... it was so great for me to be able to go back to these afterwards since most of it was such a blur!  Also, another thing worth mentioning that I appreciated is that she acknowledges that one's doula preference really depends on momma's own preferences and personality so she encouraged me to reach out and interview other doulas before making a decision. I appreciated this (similar to finding an amazing yoga or fitness instructor...the exercise is beneficial but sometimes you just need to make sure the person coaching you doesn't rub you the wrong way)... I highly recommend Mariam - she was helpful before, during and after birth and has a calming and friendly demeanor... When comparing some of the pricing for doulas around the Triangle, she was on the more reasonable end of the spectrum.  Every penny well spent....No regrets from this momma!!

I was so glad I to chose to work with Mariam and Designated Doula during my pregnancy and through…read morethe birth of my first child. As an expecting mother, although I read books, visited online forums, consulted with family and friends, and took classes with my partner, I was still nervous about labor and birth. Having Mariam by our sides before and during labor took so much of the worry and anxiety away. She was able to answer all the questions we had about labor, delivery and post partum with grace and compassion. When I thought I was going into labor, she was one of the first people I contacted and she was there as I needed her--I liked that she was as available as I needed but still gave my partner and I the space to make the experience our own. Having her with us at the hospital was monumental--she encouraged me to walk the ward to help progress labor, applied pressure/massage as contractions were happening, helped talk to the doctors as I was unable to due to pain. I loved knowing I had someone in the room that had helped others through birth before and could be my translator. When it came time to push, she was an amazing coach! Delivery was pretty much perfect and I owe a lot of it to Mariam--I'm fortunate she was there with me during the scariest and most joyful moment of my life. Again, one of her greatest gifts is the ability to "read the room"--to step in when you need her but also to give space to make the moment special for you and your partner. If you are contemplating hiring a doula, I highly recommend Mariam with Designated Doula.

Great community pool at a reasonable rate ($325 per session + $75 one-time initiation fee). Our…read morefamily (with kids ages 5, 7 and 9) have been members for 4 years and absolutely love it. Parkwood swim club is a guarded 4 lane lap pool with 2 diving boards, baby pool, concession stand, shady areas and picnic tables as well as free wi-fi. Membership includes 1 free party for up to 10 guests, discounts on swimming lessons and swim team (Parkwood Piranhas).

My daughter, who just turned 20 months old, is just wrapping up her survival lesson with coach…read moreRachel and she has had a truly incredible experience over the last 6 or so weeks. She fairly scared of getting her head under water, hated getting her head wet, and was brand new to this at first. In just a couple weeks, Rachel gave her the skills and confidence to thrive and accept new challenges. I was continually impressed by Rachel's calm, kind, supportive approach with each kiddo I saw her with - she was always comforting and understanding - yet challenging because she knew each kiddo's limits and abilities. I am so grateful for PhD Swim - every coach seems so encouraging and knowledgeable about both swimming and kids. We have enrolled in the next stage at PhD Swim and I couldn't be more thrilled. I know my daughter can survive if in a dangerous water situation, which was what was most important to me, but I also know she learned a ton in such a supportive environment along the way. I'd also like to add that PhD Swim is has been very impressive regarding covid protocols. Every adult - both parents and teachers - remain fully masked every second they are in the room, and kiddos are generally masked unless they are in the pool. The small classes and low number of kiddos/families in there at any time is very reassuring. Honestly, I initially balked at the price and time commitment - hey, it took 2-3x as long to travel there and back than the lesson itself, and the survival class was 3x a week!! - but I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Tl;dr: run, don't walk, to PhD Swim!

From the owner: We strive to provide top-quality swim instruction that's fun and effective…read more Join us to give your child the skills they need to feel confident and safe in the water.

Ronald was awesome! He walked me through all the steps and demonstrated great. I appreciate the…read morelife advice as well. Thank you!

Thank you Express driving school .My instructor Joe was a outstanding teacher . I rate them 5 stars…read moreand would recommend them to anyone who wants to learn how to drive . As a older student I was nervous about driving .He taught me the skills I needed to pass my road test and skills that I would use throughout my life time . He was patient and understanding .Thank you very much John Boccalupo July 27 ,2024

We cannot say enough great things about Emerald Doulas! We had a wonderful experience with Melanie…read moreand Bridget who both taught us a lot before baby arrived. I rented the TENS unit for labor and it was very helpful for pain control during my induction and the rental process was easy and convenient. Highly recommend Emerald Doulas!

My partner and I hired Emerald Doulas to help us find a postpartum doula. Melanie, who runs Emerald…read moreDoulas, was fantastic in shepherding us along the process. She got on the phone with me once I requested a consultation and chatted through what kind of support I wanted from a doula, went over what doulas could do to support us, and went over our schedule. She then sent us profiles of doulas who could fit our needs, and I was able to interview the ones I though were the best fit. Our doula, Keya, was fantastic. She had such a calming aura compared to mine and my husband's frenetic panic as new parents. She also would check-in with me before heading over to our apartment to see if we needed any errands run or any products brought to the apartment. I wholly recommend Emerald Doulas and especially getting a postpartum doula--especially if you don't have family in the area!

I think place is a genius idea. With so many new homeowners in the area, it's smart to teach people…read morehow to maintain and take care of their home! I came here for one of the intro classes, and I learned a lot about what it takes to keep a home up and running. The owner, Chris, was really nice and helpful and gave out a lot of tips for making sure your house is in good shape for every season. I'd really like to take some more of the classes, as they're reasonably priced considering how much you can save doing repairs yourself.

Coming from a soon to be first-time homeowner, the intro class was very informative and well…read moreplanned. Smaller classes encourage specific questions about your home and your needs. You can tell their knowledge comes from experience and a true desire to help others. Can't wait to go back for some of the skills labs. Anyone looking to learn how to maintain or improve their home, small-scale or large, this is the place. Great for the average homebuyer too - it will give you a sharper lens to see potential rather than just what's presented.

After trying to get my son in a driving school, I found out Benson Driving School has opened a new…read morelocation in Holly Springs. After enrolling my son on-line, I received a call from the school letting me know that they received our enrollment and shared what to expect going forward. Benson Driving School team does a great job with communication and keeping the parents AND students up to date on what to expect/next steps. They were timely in there in person school options. We have been extremely pleased with the instruction as well as the communication. Many other driving schools won't return calls and the communication component is lacking. I highly recommend Benson Driving School.

Great program that delivers as promised. My daughter was able to quickly get into a class and had…read moreher behind the wheel training less than 2 weeks later. Mr. Frank Williams was amazing during the driving portion. He was always prompt and communicated clearly.