Ruth is absolutely the best. She listens and then wisely speaks.. She is kind and knowledgeable…read more Thank you Ruth for being a wonderful person and helping Daydrian and I come to a conclusion/closure. I will take heed to your words and I appreciate your time and care. Highly recommend her:)

Awesome service. Ruth is an absolutely incredible person. If you are looking for help - that's…read moredefinitely a right place!

I did the 'Expectant Dads' class with Dr. Daniel Singley which was a one day (Saturday morning)…read moreclass and I'll say this - I believe the class was somewhere between $80-$90, but i would one hundred percent have paid more than quadruple that amount for this class. I don't know if you could even associate a dollar amount with the amount of value you receive from this class. Information that has the potential to be generational. Thank you so much for doing this and we look forward to reading and watching more of your materials and content!!

Dads to be, This class is a must. Dr. Singley offers a…read moregreat class with lots of straight forward, easy to understand information. Also another great aspect of the class is networking with other future dads. I highly recommend it!!

I love how many new tools we now have as a family, and we are much more peaceful than when I was…read moretrying to do this on my own! Even my husband is working with me - her tactics help with other aspects of our family and personal life! I was so amazed. Joining her community (events, group coaching, social media) is such a great way to meet like-minded parents who are on the same page as you. Lisa's expertise in this (and +++++similar) fields is so extensive, that any doubt in my mind about taking the right step was addressed in the moment, with good reason, and with research. Part of the struggle was not knowing if I was taking the right step - she really KNOWS the right approach, and everything we did worked with consistency. It was life-changing Changing habits is so scary, challenging and rewarding. We invest in our kids all the time without questioning our investment. THIS is THE REAL investment in our kids.

Lisa is such a wonderful, thoughtful and intentional coach. She has helped our family immensely…read moreover the past few years. She has given us the perfect tools to help our family run smoother and with more harmony. We have a 4 and year old. My husband and I have done all of our coaching remotely with Lisa, which has been so helpful. I find myself recommending Lisa quite a bit to friends and parents at our school. If you think you may want to work with her, reach out. She offers a free discovery call to make sure you would be a good fit.

San Diego Mommy and Me was an absolutely essential part of my motherhood journey. I found a warm,…read morewelcoming community where I could be vulnerable and real about the changes and challenges of becoming a mom. Reilley, the facilitator, is incredible: compassionate, grounded, and totally gets it. Each week felt like a wellness check-in for my soul--I called it my "weekly therapy." Moms talked, related, laughed, and showed up just as we were, messy buns and all. Many of us would grab coffee after and keep the conversations going. I never felt lonely or isolated like I'd heard so many postpartum moms describe, and that's because of this group. I recommend starting around 3 months--it's such a helpful time for connection and perspective--but sign up when you can. If you're a new mom in San Diego, don't miss this. Make time for yourself--you deserve it!

I found this Mommy & Me class (hosted by Reilley!) incredibly helpful, especially the space it…read moreprovided to process my birth experience. Having the opportunity to connect with other first-time moms who are going through the exact same stage at the same time (with babies approximately the same age) felt so special. Reilley did an excellent job facilitating our weekly discussions and quickly helped foster a trusting environment. It was such a unique and niche experience, and also very eye-opening. The support and shared understanding made the transition into becoming a new mom feel less overwhelming and much more supported.

I had heard from many sources about Cooperative Parenting, but always was too busy. But after a…read morefew things really came to a head with my son's mom, we both agreed to go. The time there was well spent, my ex wife and I learned a lot in a open, friendly, non-judgemental group. Tina, the facilitator, was excellent. I expect my son to be a direct beneficiary of my time in the class for years to come. I also expect my life to be a easier because my former wife and I now on the same page after 3 years of not being on the same page.

I'm taking this class right now with Tina Mears as the leader. The course was recommended to me by…read morea child custody mediator. I think the class is awesome. I have already tried some of the tips I learned in class with my co parent. It's not about playing nice, or being a chump and being walked all over- its really about picking your battles, how to create more positive thinking, what to do when you get trigger by some moronic thing your co parent did when she had the kids. Ultimately its about creating a great environment for the kids- so they can feel relaxed and focus on, well, just being a kid. The best thing about the class is there are other people going through the same thing as you. Nobody really gets it unless they are walking in your shoes.

My husband and I attended Babies in Bloom's Newborn Care and Preparing to Breastfeed classes toward…read morethe end of my pregnancy, and they gave us a strong foundation without feeling overwhelming. During our first couple of weeks postpartum, our baby struggled to gain weight because she wasn't transferring enough milk and I was dealing with an undersupply. After a difficult experience with another lactation consultant left me in tears and ready to give up breastfeeding, we reached out to Juliana at Babies in Bloom. We had appreciated her approach in our classes, and our experience with her was truly night and day compared to what we experienced with our initial consultant. Juliana thoroughly assessed our baby's latch, my nipples, feeding positions, and pump parts and settings. She listened to our concerns and created an effective, manageable plan to help us move away from what felt like an indefinite triple-feeding nightmare to our goal of exclusively breastfeeding. She also checked in between appointments, adjusted our plan as needed, answered our questions, and most of all encouraged us. With Juliana's guidance, our baby went from the 11th to the 50th percentile for weight, and my milk supply caught up to fully meet her needs by four weeks. By eight weeks, I was able to gradually drop pumping sessions without clogged ducts or mastitis, and by 10 weeks, we reached our goal of exclusively breastfeeding. I'm incredibly grateful we found Juliana and that I didn't give up. Her knowledge, support, and encouragement helped us achieve a goal that had once felt out of reach. I cannot recommend Babies in Bloom and Juliana enough for their classes and lactation consulting services!

Such a welcoming place! Juliana was very friendly & answered all and any questions she was given…read more She provided some helpful advice and I can't wait to go back to learn more.

I just completed the 0-6 month mommy & me classes, and really enjoyed them! They were a highlight…read morefor me each week, especially as a clueless first-time mom with a 2 month old. You can tell how much Elena cares about creating a safe space for moms to connect, share experiences, and learn about various topics (from starting solids, handling sickness & sleep, to infant massages). She's a wonderful moderator, is super sweet and encouraging, and has created an awesome community. The other moms in the group are also very supportive and friendly, and we have continued to plan / meet up after our sessions ended! I highly recommend signing up for this if you're an overwhelmed mom looking for a sense of community and camaraderie!

So happy I found the village mommy and me classes. Started going when baby boy was around 2ish…read moremonths, helped foster confidence and felt great being surrounded by others in same season! Great opportunity to get connected and work towards building mom community Thank you Elena!!

As a dad-to-be, I wasn't exactly sure what to expect going into a hypnobirthing class. If I'm being…read morehonest, I was a little skeptical at first--"hypno" anything sounded a bit out there to me. But I signed up to support my wife, and I'm really glad I did. This class completely changed how I see birth and my role in it. Instead of feeling like a bystander, I walked away feeling informed, useful, and actually confident in how I can support my wife during labor. The techniques we learned--breathing, relaxation, visualization--aren't just for moms. I found myself using them too, and they've already helped us both stay calmer leading up to the big day. What stood out most was how much emphasis was placed on teamwork. I learned specific, practical ways to advocate for my wife, help her stay relaxed, and create a positive environment no matter how the birth unfolds. It made me feel like an active participant instead of just "the guy in the room." The instructor, Care, was very knowledgeable, approachable, and never made any question feel silly. She made the classes very comfortable and even pretty funny at times. The class also struck a great balance between education and hands-on practice, so it didn't feel like we were just sitting through lectures. If you're a partner on the fence about taking a hypnobirthing class--do it. Even if you're skeptical like I was, you'll come away with tools, confidence, and a much deeper understanding of what your partner is going through. Honestly, it's one of the best things we've done together to prepare for becoming parents.

I gave birth a couple months ago, and decided to go through Care's Hypnobirthing class, and also…read moreuse her for my placenta encapsulation, and I can't recommend her highly enough! From the very first class, it was clear that Care is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about empowering expectant parents. Her approach to hypnobirthing and breathing techniques was not only informative but also calming and reassuring for both me and my partner. We completed it feeling much more prepared and confident for the birth experience ahead. Care provided a wealth of resources, ensuring we had everything we needed to make informed decisions about our birthing plan. She was always responsive to our questions, both during the classes and even after the birth, which made a world of difference in our journey. It's rare to find someone who continues to support you even after the classes are over. Overall, the entire experience with Care was amazing. Her warmth, expertise, and dedication to her clients truly set her apart. If you're looking for guidance and support in your birth preparation, look no further than Care Messer at the Birth Education Center!

I have been recommending this class to all of my friends who have little ones! My son started this…read moreclass when he was 12-months-old, and it was one of the first social things he was able to do after COVID cases started to slow down. I am so glad we found this class. My son completed all three sessions, as well as the storybook 4 week class during the summer. At 20-months-old, he can sign about 47 words, and about half of those are words he signs regularly (i.e. more, food, water, milk, diaper) and the other half are words he signs occasionally (i.e. crocodile, owl, flower, stars). Not only did this class help with socializing (for both of us!) but I noticed that once he started signing, he also started to speak some more as well, and is now up to about 25 words verbally. And now that my son is almost 2-years-old and becoming more "moody," signing has helped to decrease a lot of the frustration he feels since he is able to communicate what he needs and I can pick up on it faster than had we not taken this class. For instance, one day he was inconsolable and finally signed "pain" and pointed at his foot, and sure enough, there was a cut underneath his toe. I was able to take care of it and soothe him, which helped the crying to stop. We completed all of our classes outdoors at Morely Field in North Park which our family really enjoyed, but I believe the classes will eventually transition back indoors. If you are wondering if this class is for you and your baby, wonder no more. Monta's Baby Sign Language class is a great investment of your time and money, and being able to communicate more with your baby is absolutely priceless. Here is a list of what my son can sign: More Food Water Please Sorry Ouch/pain Up Down Play Diaper Owl Bird Sleep Milk Dirty Piggy Crocodile Hot Cold Juice Monkey Dog Yay Elephant Crocodile "No" Thank you/you're welcome Flower Tree Stars Dad Phone Again Hi/Bye (wave) Plane Happy Book Stop Help Listen/Hear Stars Sleep Hat Baby Apple Go Cat

I thought the baby sign classes were great. My baby went to two classes and wasn't expressing a…read morelot. I honestly didn't think she would ever sign much, but decided to keep taking her for the socialization. By the third class she really started showing interest and now she knows about 40 signs.

Terrible. I've tried to drop off my donations, new kids and adult clothes, new backpacks and school…read moresupplies, home supplies, and they're never open. I understand that they're run by volunteers and that makes it more complicated but they're not very helpful when calling to find out when you can drop off the clothes. They don't even have their website updated that the drop off dates are subject to change or depend weekly. The only way you know when you can drop off donations is by calling everyday. They could tell you Friday they're open but make sure to call Friday because it's likely they're not actually going to be open.

Southbay, Southbay all the way. A place to work, a place to play. You'll never want to go away…read more Sun's always a shining, and never a bad day.