I will forever be grateful to The Family Room. I joined in my second month postpartum after a…read morefriend - who had previously attended - suggested it. The new parent classes have been everything I need. Having a consistent, knowledgeable, caring instructor provides a sense of calm and knowledge to help navigate a truly wild transition. If you can take a class with Liz - DO IT. The most important thing, though, is the community. You're paired with moms and babies all at the same stage, so you've got similar struggles, advice, and real time support. Plus lifelong friends. I came to the family room after finishing a postpartum therapy group and struggling to know where my community was. I'm so happy to find it here. If you're a new parent looking for a place to land and want others who will celebrate and cry with you and become your village, consider The Family Room.

Came for mom community, left for a burrito…read more I joined The Family Room when my daughter was about three months old because I was a happy, exhausted, completely-in-love new mom who genuinely wanted to meet other mothers and socialize my baby. And apparently that was my first mistake. And yes I did attend and am not a fake review or a bot. I had waited so long to become a mom that even the sleep deprivation, middle-of-the-night feeds, and newborn chaos felt like a privilege to me. I was tired, absolutely, but I was also genuinely in bliss. Meanwhile, so much of the conversation seemed to revolve around how miserable everyone was from the lack of sleep and night feeds. I quickly learned that being the mom who was actually happy to be there did not exactly earn you membership into the Cool Moms Club™. I was actually the one who created our group text. I collected everyone's numbers and started it because I genuinely wanted us to stay connected outside of class and have a little community of new moms supporting one another. Ironically, I somehow became the person slowly excluded from the very group I created. As I got busier handling my businesses and couldn't attend every single class, the dynamic gradually changed. Then one of the last moms to join eventually asked me to essentially hand over control of the group chat I had created so they could continue it without me. The audacity was almost impressive. At that point I decided everyone could create their own group chat, wished them well in spirit, blocked the whole situation, and carried on with my life. Nothing quite says "supporting women during one of the most vulnerable transitions of their lives" like staging a tiny corporate takeover of another mother's group text. The part that really bothered me, though, was the lack of support from someone who was actually supposed to be providing it. I came to a lactation specialist with a breastfeeding concern and felt completely dismissed, while the mother sitting right next to me brought up essentially the same issue and received attention and support. I remember sitting there feeling completely invisible. I walked out crying and that was my last class. Shame on you for playing favorites. I was also one of only a couple of mothers breastfeeding, and whether that played into the dynamic, I can't say. But there was definitely an odd competitive energy around everything. My husband came with me to one of the new parent groups, and because space was limited, there were complaints. Then suddenly other husbands started showing up too, and somehow even bringing your spouse to a parenting group began to feel like an Olympic event. The whole experience started feeling less like "new moms supporting new moms" and more like a high school cafeteria with middle school girls rather than women lifting other women up. There was gossip. There was making fun of people. There were obvious cliques. There was a strange obsession with being one of the cool moms. And here I was thinking these babies are blessings why is everyone so miserable to have a baby? Maybe I simply landed in an unfortunate group, and I sincerely hope other mothers have had warmer experiences. But those first months of motherhood are incredibly tender. Women walk into spaces like this hoping to find community, reassurance, and maybe someone who understands what 3 a.m. feels like. No new mother deserves to walk out feeling invisible or deliberately excluded. Eventually, I stopped going. I got myself a burrito instead with my sidekick daughter in tow. The burrito was warm, comforting, dependable, and never once attempted a hostile takeover of my group chat. 10/10 for the burrito. Would absolutely choose it again.

This place is so so great. My child does pre preschool there and is just absolutely thriving, comes…read morehome singing the songs the teacher sings and talks about it all the time. It's such a thoughtfully put together program - a different theme every week, story time, free play in the big sensory gym, messy play, arts and crafts and snack time with friends. It's also been really special as a parent to be able to join the kiddo in school instead of just dropping off. There are other kids there that go with nannies and they also seem to do really well. It's great that the kids can go explore and play but then check in with a trusted caregiver here and there when they are feeling the need for closeness too. And it's so fun to get to be silly alongside the kiddos there. We've also done some of the other standalone classes like messy play and little movers and those are basically shorter versions of the pre preschool and are great. We'll definitely keep doing those too until we age out. :-p After mommy and me I had no idea what to do when the kids graduated and were 1. This program has been so wonderful for us as it provides my child with some structure and plenty of time to play. I couldn't say nicer things about the teacher Danielle. She goes above and beyond and is just great and the staff is so so nice. Highly recommend!

Play 2 Progress is a fantastic and nurturing environment for kids, particularly ones on the…read moreneurodivergent spectrum. Our almost 4 yr old son (recently diagnosed with ASD) attended Play 2 Progress' summer camp program for two weeks and had an AWESOME time. While it took him a moment to adjust to his new environment, with a lot of tears and resistance the first 2 days, Allie and her team (including Natalie and Kaitlyn and Esme) showed tremendous patience, flexibility, and willingness to come up with creative solutions (like creating a visual schedule of activities and adding a one on one counselor to give our son extra attention), all of which helped him feel very comfortable and welcome. As parents, we had a lot of worry and anxiety at first, but those fears evaporated by the 3rd day when our son jumped out of the car and ran into the playroom with a backwards looking "Bye Mom!" THANK YOU again for making our son's first camp experience so great.

Don't hesitate. Enroll! Every parent needs support and this is a great environment. The educators…read moreare true professionals: educated, compassionate, supportive, tangible input, and great with the children. I'm taking a class with Barbara and Roza and if your child is within their classes age group, I highly recommend giving yourself and baby that small chunk of time.

This program is amazing! My Son and I have been attending for the last (almost) five years and both…read morehave learned so much! The classes are structured so there is circle time and learning for the kids and then adult time to discuss best parenting practices. During the Covid shut down, we switched to online classes through Zoom and the teachers didn't miss a beat. It was a whole new world for everyone yet they transitioned seamlessly! Although we can't wait to meet in person again, I am thrilled he was able to continue the program and continue learning especially when preschools were closed. If you're looking for an awarding experience to have with your child (birth - 5yo), then I highly recommend this program! And the best part is, it's free!!

My Postpartum Doula Workshop experience was truly life changing. It was positive, eye opening,…read moreinspiring, and, at times, overwhelming in the very best way. From the moment I walked in, I felt like I was in such a safe, welcoming space. The energy was incredible, and being surrounded by such a wonderful group of women made the experience even more special. There was so much learning, sharing, encouragement, and connection. And Kathrin, our trainer, was absolutely amazing. Her knowledge, passion, the way she guided us through the workshop made such an impact on me. She created an environment where I felt comfortable learning and truly taking in everything this beautiful work has to offer. Honestly, I would do this workshop all over again not because I needed to, but because I would love to experience that same energy and connection with another group of women. Every group brings something different, and I can only imagine how beautiful each experience can be. I highly recommend Kathrin's Postpartum Doula Workshop to anyone who is interested in becoming a postpartum doula. It is an experience I will carry with me as I begin this new chapter. Lizette

Ana Paula is a wealth of knowledge and compassion. She's a beautiful mix of warm and calming with a…read morefun energy and the utmost professionalism.

I can't recommend Village Birth enough. So many amazing practitioners, so much helpful information…read moreall in one place, and a great community to boot. My husband and I took several classes at Village Birth leading up the birth of our baby, and I found my amazing lactation consultant, Hideko, after taking a very informative breastfeeding class with Yvonne. Hideko was an invaluable resource to me after the baby was born and continued to be for many months afterward. There was no way I would be able to breastfeed as long as I have if it weren't for her. Separately, I worked with prenatal chiropractor Dr. Jenny Stofer as well, who is also part of the Village Birth group now. I had experienced quite a bit of discomfort in my back during my pregnancy and she always made me feel at ease, listened to my concerns, and took care of any issues I had quickly and gently. I always left my sessions with her feeling energized, supported and like my baby had more room in there! It was incredible. Village Birth is made up of such a thoughtful, supportive and kind group of individuals who are talented and passionate about their work. If you're nearby and having a baby, it is the best place for top notch care and information!

I went to village birth in their bundle it was well worth the money. My husband and I did our birth…read moreeducation classes, newborn essentials, feeding and getting ready for the fourth trimester. Thru their doula match we found an amazing postpartum doula. I also did some of their prenatal circles and will be doing their post partum circle soon. Always a fun mix of women who go there, and I know the business can't control who signs up for classes but I wish more POC women and couples went. My first circle it was very intimidating being the only POC there.

Ally and Lisa's practical, customized approach to BM-specific potty training worked wonders for our…read moreson. It was just amazing to see the progress he (and we) made in such a short time frame. For context, we did another method of potty training six months ago that I felt pretty lukewarm about -- he was still struggling in a number of aspects and we were very frustrated and discouraged, hence reaching out to Ally and Lisa for help. From my initial inquiry, Ally and Lisa responded very promptly to schedule a call and developed the plan quickly as we had a very short time-frame we were working with. I especially appreciated how Ally and Lisa tailored the plan to our unique circumstances (extensive travel and move abroad). Their 24/7 text support was invaluable and I will be saving that text chain forever. I also feel better equipped to address inevitable challenges and regressions should they arise in the future. I really wish I had done Ally and Lisa's plan to begin with, would have saved a lot of time, effort, and headache. Thank you, thank you!

I am a 3rd time mom and my middle child is now 5. So, it's been a moment since I've been in baby…read moreland. Our son was having a hard time napping out of our arms, which led to a very sore neck and arms and no time to do anything! Ally and Lisa are the wonder women of babies!! Talking to Ally really instilled the confidence that I am able to transition him out of only napping in my arms. She helped me to break this habit immediately. She is kind, loving and caring and it's so clear to see her strong passion to not only supporting my child but me as the mother as well. I love her gentle yet realistic approach of setting us up for success. I now feel like a new person with her help and getting him to nap in his crib. It's a very liberating feeling! Plus, you can tell he is more rested in his awake time due to a better nap! If you're struggling in any way, do not wait too long for their services!! They are a true God send. So happy I discovered them!!

Highly professional, experienced, and client-focused. I would recommend Bona Nit Petit to anyone…read more My husband and I explored dozens of agencies and referrals in Los Angeles, and our standards for newborn care are very high. Upon my our meeting with Monica and Anna, we knew we had found an exceptionally unique network of caregivers who blend of professionalism (highly credentialed nurses) with genuine care for their work and for the families they support.

If you are interested in a rude and confrontational night nurse look no further Monica is your gal…read more Not only will she be disrespectful for no reason, but she will also terminate services with a few hours notice. We were nothing but professional and courteous to Monica aside from one phone call where we asked her not to be rude to us in text messages. I guess professionalism is not part of the care provided by Bona Nit Petit. I strongly discourage using Monica as she will leave you high and dry a few days after giving birth.

Sharon is a very special and one of a kind birth specialist. She has a great medical background, is…read moreenthusiastic, and just pure joy to work with. We met her initially at a class through the Mother's Haven and were so impressed by her that we ended up booking a private session. Sharon was thoughtful, focused on our questions/concerns and honestly made some of the scarier components of giving birth fun. Highly recommend her and would sign up for one of her sessions again in a heartbeat.

This review was a long time coming. My little angel came three weeks early and we have been rocking…read moreat life ever since. He is a happy and healthy baby boy. Sharon is such a wonderful person. My husband and I found her through Yelp and had a great time in her Lamaze class and early infant class. Sharon was so welcoming and made the experience as first time parents so special for us and eased a lot of our anxiety. I don't think I would have been as mentally prepared as I was if I did not take her classes. I would even say emotionally too because I had to do a lot of healing with losing my first angel. Thank you so much Sharon. Our little Rami is doing wonderful. You were such a great impact on our journey as first time parents and have our upmost respect. Please keep doing what you're doing because first time parents really need you!

BEST barre class! Uses a weighted vertical body barre so it is completely unlike any other barre…read moreworkouts! This method really helps to challenge new muscles and core stability. It is also SO fun! The time goes by so quickly and it is so effective and fun! 10/10 would recommend to anyone!