Doctor Lai has offered great service for iq assessment. She explained the process in details and…read moreaddresses concerns directly. She try to warm up the kid before getting into the assessment. She also responds promptly in communication. I'd recommend her for others to consider

We worked with Frances for our son's IQ testing. Frances made our son feel at ease right from the…read morestart, providing toys for him to play with as she patiently explained to us the testing process. After the test was done, our son seemed to have had a great time. He even asked to go back for more! Frances also made time to review the results of the test with us, providing detailed explanations and advice on how to further foster our son's intellectual development. She has also been very responsive over email. Overall, we had a wonderful experience working with Frances. It is clear that she is highly experienced and we could not recommend her more!

Great experience working with Shelley for the WISC-IV evaluation for my daughter. Highly recommend!read more

After years of traditional School system testing my son as brilliant, but being difficult; Shelley…read morewas able to diagnose his learning challenges. With that, we could work with the School on accommodations, such as speech to text note taking and verbal tests. It has made a world of difference and has increased his confidence and interest in School again. He went from failing to getting solid grades that he are proud of.

stop..... read this before working with mary. she is the owner of the company and very…read moremanipulative. you might want to double check with having her interact with your kids and family. i have interacted with her and she is very wishy-washy and not direct. if it's not her way, she will try every way imaginable to not face things on a professional level be aware of people like this and interacting with your kids and family as my experience was not pleasant.

About 1 year ago, I was constantly at war with my daughter. I was feeling terrible and exhausted. I…read moregoogled to see if there are local parenting support groups that could help me with my situation. I found Mary. Initially I wrote her off as "yet another useless consulting". But I eventually decided to give her a shot out of desperation. So glad that I did. The advice Mary gave was practical and effective. For instance, she suggested I schedule a weekly bonding time with my daughter, which is now the most-anticipated activity of the week for both me and my daughter. Last week, I almost cried when my daughter told me that I'm her closest person in the world, given I was clearly her most-hated person less than a year ago! My relationship with my daughter has been completely transformed since I met Mary. Wish more parents could get help from her! I snatched a photo yesterday when walking the dog with my daughter. Moments like this make me wonder if the constant wars with my daughter a year ago was actually just a nightmare. lol Thank you Mary!

We cannot recommend Neri enough. As first-time parents planning an unmedicated hospital birth, her…read moresupport made all the difference. Neri helped us prepare mentally and physically leading up to the birth -- from putting together a solid birth plan to answering questions, addressing research-related anxiety, and being a thoughtful, validating listener. During labor, she was absolutely indispensable. She joined us at the hospital and supported us through every stage with incredible skill and professionalism -- changing positions, massage, breathing guidance, aromatherapy, ice chips, and always knowing what to do next. We truly could not have done it without her. She also advocated for us with the medical team and helped make our unmedicated birth happen, even when others doubted us. Neri is calm, grounded, professional, and genuinely prioritizes her clients with personalized care. We will absolutely be reaching out to her again when we're ready for baby number two!

I feel so lucky to have had Neri as my doula. With over 20 years of experience, her knowledge is…read moreincredible, and she always provides professional guidance. During my late pregnancy, I experienced some complications, and Neri immediately referred me to specialists for check-ups. Initially, we hoped for labor to start spontaneously, but eventually, I needed induction. Neri gave me personalized advice based on my body and my preferences. I chose not to use a water ball and wanted to rely on medication to induce cervical dilation and contraction. Most doctors recommended the water ball, but Neri suggested trying Cervidil. To my surprise, it worked beautifully--I developed regular contractions and eventually experienced a spontaneous rupture of membranes. When I gave birth, my Pitocin dose was very low (only 4), and even with an epidural, I was able to push by changing multiple positions like hands and knees. Throughout the entire process, Neri's professionalism, patience, and support gave me confidence and peace of mind. I highly recommend Neri to any expecting parent--she's not only an experienced doula but also a caring and supportive guide through pregnancy and birth.

PreSchool Family is truly the BEST preschool in Palo Alto…read more When my son was 2 years old, I toured all of the parent participation preschools in the area. My husband and I chose PreSchool Family for several reasons - how engaged and warm the teachers seemed to be with the kids, the large and welcoming outdoor space, and the play-based curriculum that allows children to learn by exploring. We spent 6 wonderful years at PreSchool Family, with both my son and later my daughter going through the 2s, 3s, and 4s classes. In that time, I saw firsthand that my initial impressions were correct, and so much more... - The Teachers: In addition to being warm and engaged with the kids, the teachers are all highly skilled. They have higher education degrees in early childhood education, literacy, and more. Many of the teachers have been there for 10+ years. There is very little turnover - the teachers are there because they LOVE what they do. In addition to planning engaging and age-appropriate activities for the kids, they facilitate play, resolve conflicts, and are completely hands on during the morning classes. The teachers also teach the parents at night meetings (without children present) where instruction is discussion-based and focuses on child development, conflict resolution, healthy habits, etc. - The Space: The outdoor space is large, with plenty of room for the kids to run, ride tricycles, push doll strollers, launch stomp rockets, etc. Since the curriculum is play-based, the kids spend a significant portion of their time outside. There are two play structures in the 2s and 3s yard and one larger play structure in the 4s yard. There's nice shade from trees / shade structures and the teachers are great about helping the kids with weather-appropriate gear as needed. - Play-Based Curriculum: Numerous studies have shown that children do better in elementary school and beyond when they follow a play-based curriculum in preschool. Although there are no worksheets at PreSchool Family, the children are definitely learning! Many classes have a "manipulatives" table where the kids work on fine motor skills, an "art" table where art projects are done, and a "sensory" table where the kids explore their tactile senses with playdough, slime, etc. There are baking projects, music time, theatrical performances, treasure hunts, interactive space stations made of cardboard boxes, and so so much more. My children came home each day so excited by the activities they had done in school. - Parent Community: Because this is a parent-participation preschool, the parents really get to know each other. They work in the classroom one day each week and see each other at the night meetings approximately twice a month. The parent education meetings help to shape a common parenting philosophy among the adults, which builds trust and respect among all who are interacting with your children. Plus, the bonds you build are long-lasting. My children are now much older, but some of my best friends are other parents our time at PreSchool Family. I could go on and on, but I will leave it at that for now. If you're considering a parent-participation preschool, I HIGHLY recommend PreSchool Family. Your child will have the best possible experience while learning and growing, you will learn and grow so much in your parenting journey, and you will form friendships that will last so much longer than just the preschool years. Don't hesitate!

This school has truly been a life-changing experience for me. I can't even quantify how much this…read moreschool improved my parenting skills, relationship with my son, and confidence in parenting. The parent education classes are a wonderful way to meet other parents, talk about burning issues, realize that we are not alone in our parenting journeys (and struggles), connect with other parents and develop wonderful long-lasting friendships, and join this amazing community of like-minded adults that nurtures the whole family. At first, I was intimidated by the thought of the parent participation commitment of volunteering in the class each week because both my husband and I work full time. However, after discussing my desire to be very involved in my son's development, my management supported this, and we worked out a way to make it happen with my work schedule. I am so glad that I did. I never imagined how much I would absolutely love being in the classroom each week! It was such a joy to get to know all of my son's friends, and ultimately their families. But most importantly, it was the key to practicing and sharpening my skills to be a better parent that I learned in the parent education classes. PSF has large outdoor areas for the kids to play and run. The curriculum is structured for play-based learning, and the teachers are very knowledgeable about childhood development. The parent education classes teach parents/guardians about developmental milestones, behaviors typical to each age group, and strategies for developing a very strong bond with your child. With parent participation at PSF, I found there were two very important parts that makes it so successful. First was attending the parent education classes to learn about child development, the skills to be a better parent, and to connect with other parents. Second was to volunteer weekly to put those skills into practice in the classroom and shadow the teachers that have developed these skills over decades. I learned so much at PSF, and I can truly say that it has changed my life. I feel much more confident as a parent, and I feel that I now have a toolbox of skills to help me be a much better parent. I highly recommend PSF if you are looking to be involved in your child's development, want to be a better parent, or are looking for a wonderful community of support to help you on your parenting journey. Every single PSF teacher and staff member is an amazing part of this wonderful community, but a special thank you to Teacher Jenn, Teacher Marjan, and Teacher French.

New Mom School was a game changer for my post partum journey! I signed up a few weeks before birth…read moreand figured it would be a good way to get me out of the house in those early day, but I really underestimated how impactful it would be! The 8-week Newborn course flew by! Each week was a different topic / different specialist coming in to talk to us! As helpful as that was... the biggest positive was the community! It was so great to meet so many moms who were going through the same thing (at the same time) as you! Also a great way to get introduced to the South Bay mom community with different activities like mommy and me yoga, exercise classes, free baby centric activities etc as well as recommendations for childcare. Highly recommend this to any new mom! The newborn trenches are rouggggh but I always had the Thursday classes to look forward to and it made all the difference. Only con is I can't participate in the infant class due to it being in the middle of the day and I have to go back to work :( please make more weekend classes!!!!

New Mom School has been such a blessing during these first few months of motherhood. Not only are…read morethe classes and group discussions informative and validating, but I've also made a group of friends that make me feel supported and understood no matter what I'm going through with my daughter - we now meet up before class and on weekends! The community is life changing and I am so thankful I signed up for this weekly group.

I had interviewed more than 20 post partum doulas and knew instantly when I spoke with Cameron that…read moreshe would provide the best support for our family. She is a Lamaze coach, has a degree in child development and was a former elementary school teacher, so she is very knowledgeable about children and babies. She also has an instagram (@dowelldoula) where she posts all sorts of helpful tips and tricks about pregnancy, labor and caring for an infant. Cameron started caring for our family a few days after we were released from the hospital. She helped me set up and use my breast pump, made me breakfast, guided us through giving the first bath and watched the baby while we snuck in some naps. She also helped with light household things like unloading the dishwasher and folding baby laundry. She is very personable so it was nice chatting with her about things like my labor experience and the rough nights we were having with the baby. We used her services for 4 weeks and it was great money spent! We fully trusted her with our baby and had no doubts that she was giving her the best care. I 100% recommend her and plan to use her again for the next baby :)

We cannot recommend Cameron's private Childbirth education classes enough!…read more We were so impressed on how intentional and informative her curriculum was. She objectively walked us through all our options in an engaging way and seamlessly adapted her lessons to patiently answer all our questions. The helpful resources she shared and the guided discussions she facilitated were critical to helping us make informed decisions we felt confident about. As an instructor Cameron was incredible. She was able to clearly articulate the pros/cons of everything in an easy to digest way and was very up to date and able to share her knowledge on current trends! You can really see how her former teaching experience shines through in how she facilitates each class! We are so happy we took Cameron's course! If you are looking for quality content and a well seasoned instructor to deliver it, we highly recommend Do Well Doula!

Leigh was truly a game-changer for our IEP triennial meeting. It was the first IEP meeting that was…read morea collaborative effort, and didn't feel like we were on oppositional sides with the IEP team. She really set the tone from the beginning and signaled collaboration. She also held the team accountable to how they wrote IEP goals and made sure they truly supported our kiddo. For once, we finally got most of the supports our child needs, but it also felt effortless because Leigh is such an incredible IEP family coach and professional. A Million Stars, if I could give them. She made all the difference for our child.

Taylor is the best special education advocate l've ever worked with. She is kind, compassionate and…read morepatient. Not to mention so incredibly knowledgeable. She made it feel easy and doable to navigate the San Jose Ca school system for my son. She's the person you want on your side in IEP meetings . Thank you Taylor!