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.

My mommy and me experience was absolutely amazing! Jasmine lead our sessions and she is such a…read morewelcoming, loving, and knowledgeable person. She would teach us all the fun mommy and me songs and each week would go over a specific topic. I loved how reassuring she was and would provide us evidence-based recommendations along with her own experiences as a mom. I absolutely enjoyed going to our sessions every Friday and was sad when I had to go back to work. My group still have our text groups and keep each other updated and have occasionally gotten together. Overall, I highly recommend The Wright Mommy and Me classes especially for new moms. It really helped me navigate through the rollercoaster of postpartum and will forever cherish the memories and support.

The Wright Mommy and Me program has been one of the best parts of my early motherhood journey. I…read morejoined with my son Levi, and every week felt like a breath of fresh air. The curriculum is thoughtful, supportive, and genuinely helpful for first-time moms navigating all the big (and small!) questions. What truly makes the experience special is Caren. She is warm, knowledgeable, and creates a space where every mom feels seen, supported, and encouraged. I always left class feeling more confident and connected. If you're a new parent looking for community, guidance, and a place where you and your baby can grow together, I can't recommend Wright Mommy and Me and Caren enough. It's truly a gift during those early months.

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.

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 did a "second time moms" mommy and me class and it was great: the curriculum was tailored to all…read morethe things we were going through having 2 kids (juggling schedules, remembering what our babies did at what ages, etc) and it was such a comfortable environment to discuss anything we had going on. I really appreciated that if the group discussion went away from what we were "supposed" to be talking about that week, Ryan let us talk about what was actually up for us that week and send us relevant articles on the discussion topics that we didn't totally cover. That being said, it wasn't chaos; rather she listened and led the group to discuss what we NEEDED to talk about. She was great at leading without being preachy or domineering. I would (and have) recommend her mommy and me to anyone having a baby in the near future.

Ryan taught a mommy and me class for second time moms that I participated in. The class was a…read morelifesaver. It was such a nice respite to come to our weekly class to chill, talk, connect and learn. Ryan was a great facilitator/teacher. She created such an open, honest and welcoming vibe. If you have an opportunity to take a mommy and me class with Ryan do it! She's the best!

I am so happy I joined Stroller Strides! (Fit4Mom, Sherman Oaks) After having my baby I wanted "my…read morepre-baby body" back. Now, with Stroller Strides I can say I got that and more. I'm in great shape, I feel good about myself, and most importantly I found a community of amazing moms and babies. This group is very welcoming, supportive, encouraging, they are ready to give a new mommy advice when she needs it and the instructors are the best! My baby girl, Isabella always has a blast! She loves watching the moms work out and do silly things to entertain the babies/toddlers. After the workouts she comes out of the stroller and says hi and plays with all her friends. Play dates and events are also great :) I recommend Stroller Strides to all mommies out there! I couldn't picture motherhood without them

Love this place! I send all my mommy friends and family here for their fun classes. Very…read moreprofessional, nice, and affordable.

I visited and toured this great preschool just before the health crisis and am finally getting…read morearound to giving much deserved excellent praise. I have toured several preschools, scoping out a great place for a young child in my family and where I will eventually send my kids.   Sunnyside Preschool impressed me like none other. All the staff were extremely caring, welcoming and were full engaged with their students. Great love and care for children was evident everywhere I looked. Director Sarah provided me an in depth tour where I really got to experience a taste of the excellence in early childhood education provided at this great facility. The many outdoor and indoor educational spaces were full of beauty and provided many unique and creative learning opportunities.   I highly recommend this outstanding and very professional child care facility to any families seeking a wholesome, safe and vibrant environment for their young kids.

This is a review for the preschool. Sarah the director is an excellent sales woman. When I toured…read moresunnyside she told me about their aftercare program which included yoga. Sounded cool! I sent them an $1800 deposit and first month's tuition but when I asked about signing my daughter up for aftercare they told me it was not available for all students and there was a waitlist. I went to speak to Kathy, an admin, in person and she confessed that her waitlist was not "real" and that it was based on who they deemed needed it the most once school started. Huh? My husband and I told them we needed it and couldn't make it work without aftercare. They said they could not make room for us in aftercare and also that they would not refund our deposit OR our first month's tuition even though it was two weeks before the start of school. They took $1800 from us based on promises they could not or would not deliver on. Skip this pre-school! It's a cash grab.

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!

Cute space! It got my attention when I parked in the area to run some errands!…read more My first thought was: I wish I could have learnt how to sew his way! So much cuter, nicer, better. Back in the day, in the Old country, it was tense, stressful. But I learnt something and I can mend clothes to this day. Useful skill! Since my friend's little daughter wanted to learn how to sew, I got her a couple of lessons here as a birthday present. Reviews were good! She liked it a lot, learnt some and she'll go back. Had a nice time with Miss Shannon and liked her a lot. Classes for adults as well, reasonable prices, check the site for the schedule, call or drop by to see the enchanted world inside!

Oh man. I don't know exactly where to start because I have so many good things to say about this…read moreamazing little shop. First and foremost, I have not one sewing bone in my body, and sadly my grandmother is long gone as that was her niche. My pre teen had been asking for years to learn how to sew and I finally stumbled upon Miss Shannon's class when a few moms from a mom group I'm a part of recommended her classes. From the start, Miss Shannon has been nothing but welcoming. You need to email her to get class info as you aren't able to schedule classes online. I like that though because it's nice to actually talk with the owner and ask any questions you might have. My daughter has had Bella as her instructor for a few months now and my daughter just loves her. We do bring our own sewing machine because my daughter also uses hers at home and it's nice to really learn the machine you'll be working with. They do have sewing machines there for your kids to use though. The first class they teach you how to use the machine, how to thread it, how to make a bobbin, etc, and you will make a cute little pillow. The second class I believe the kids make a tote bag, the class after that project is completed you'll make a pair of pajama pants, and the class after that project is completed you'll make a heavy duty sewing bag, which was my daughters favorite project because she's able to fit her sewing machine and other materials in that bag to bring to class. You will need to bring your own fabric for the tote bags and pajama pants and any other projects you have moving forward. Right now my daughter has been enjoying making different shirts in class. We get the patterns off of Etsy and the projects are completed in class. I saw one student was making a cute little romper. My daughter looks forward to going to class every week and loves Miss Shannon and Bella. They create such a great working environment and aren't afraid to nix any negative energies, which I really appreciate. It's important for these kids to work in a positive environment where their creativity can flow. These two truly care about kids and teaching the art of sewing to the next generation. Right now it is $38 for a two hour class. Payment info is posted inside the shop, or you can ask Miss Shannon directly. Venmo is the preferred method. There is street parking and there is a lot behind the shop, but I've never parked there so I'm not sure if that's a lot for customers or not. These are also drop off classes as the shop inside is pretty small so it's really only big enough to seat the students. I will park my car out in front and read for a couple of hours instead of going home and coming back. I also really appreciate that they lock the doors during class, which is added security for everyone. If your child wants to learn how to sew or wants a safe space to work on their sewing projects, this is the right place for you to be.