I highly recommend these classes for first time expectant parents. I felt fully prepared for what…read moreto expect and what my options were during the recent labor and delivery of our son. We had the easiest most stress free delivery possible and I attribute this to what we learned in our classes. We are putting the information from the baby care classes to use every day now that we are parents. I found these classes much more helpful than other classes I've taken or books I've read.

From the owner: Held in a private room within the store Magic Bean, it is known for all things baby. The Parent…read moreCollective prenatal classes are designed to provide couples a support network of people living in close proximity and delivering babies at the same time. The idea being that along with learning what you need to about labor and caring for your newborn, you are also fostering friendships that will be invaluable to you during this next chapter in your lives.   In addition to a class series for first time parents, we will also be launching for 2nd and 3rd time parents. This series will tackle different topics, but will still provide the social support expectant parents so need. Our aim is for The Parent Collective classes to provide an invaluable service to new parents - helping manage the isolation that can come with new babies, making connections that create a safety net for post natal depression, and a judgement free opportunity to learn about the childbirth experience. Classes are held in three locations, GoFigure Barre studio in New Canaan, INTENSITY in Norwalk and here in Magic Beans in Fairfield. See our website for more information and to meet the TPC team.

I've now worked with Nicole from Latchsmith for both lactation consulting and potty learning…read more Nicole is so kind, patient, and supportive. When I had issues nursing, Nicole was with me every step of the way. She helped me with techniques to get through it. Now my son is 3 and we came back to Nicole for potty training assistance. She was incredible helping us put together a plan. She was also on call via text the whole weekend. I was so nervous to potty train, but knowing I had Nicole's support was so comforting. Three days later, our kiddo was full potty trained!

Nicole really listened to me and validated my feelings. I had such an easy time breast feeding with…read moremy first child 5 years ago, but my second child has been a challenge, due to reflux. She provided me with tips and tricks that have turned things around in our Brest feeding journey. She also reminded me of things I'd forgotten about pumping and corrected misinformation that I'd received in the past. I feel so much less anxious and more confident, as we continue along.

I have been under Dr. Spector's care for nearly 20 years and she has guided me through family and…read morecareer issues. More recently, she has provided assistance with parenting skills so that I could be a better parent. I feel I am a better person because of the work we have done together. We currently communicate via a HIPAA compliant app so we can have video sessions, which is so convenient! She makes every effort to accommodate her patients' needs. Dr. Spector is truly one of the most brilliant, compassionate and genuine human beings I have ever met and cannot recommend her enough.

From the owner: I am a child clinical psychologist who specializes in helping parents help their children. I assist…read morewith sleep, feeding, toileting, discipline, and school issues. I conduct full psychological evaluations and teach DBT skills to children and their parents. My assistant is a facility dog from Canine Companions for Independence. I also help treat patients with the following: - ADHD - Anxiety - Autism spectrum disorders - Behavioral issues - Bipolar disorder - Depression - Issues of loss such as divorce or death - Learning disabilities

After disclosing information of co-parent making false accusations of domestic violence on several…read moreoccasions committing perjury on the stand by the judge and disappearing with a child for over a year leading to a mandatory pick up order Toby center allowed my child to be interrogated by the other parent in front of a police officer. Toby center received the pickup order signed by the judge as well as a very detailed note explaining how manipulative the other parent is however they allowed this interrogation to take place. They also would not allow me to place a tracking device on my son for safety in fear that he might be kidnapped by the other parent.

From the owner: Founded in 2010, The Toby Center is a 501c3 non profit…read moreagency which brings affordable (sliding scale!) and convenient parenting time supervision (supervised visitation), therapeutic visitation, neutral child exchange, family therapy and monitored child exchange services to improve relationships with both the custodial and non-custodial parent. We are now serving the State of Connecticut and Hampshire, Hampden and Worcester Counties in Massachusetts. We offer evenings, weekends, and holiday sessions! In the community where your child is most comfortable, feel safe, and enjoy the time. We offer great flexibility. Our trained facilitators bring you supportive visitation. We are there to guide, to lend a hand to strengthen the child and parent attachment. The Toby Center is a member of the Supervised Visitation Network, and regularly meets with the leadership of similar providers in monthly meetings of the Clearinghouse on Supervised Visitation based in the School of Social Work at Florida State University. FSU is a leader in the research examining child development, and best practices for supervised visitation. Let us help your children! Questions? Visit us online! Email info@thetobycenter.org. Email us at info@thetobycenter.org, or Call us now at 855-862-9236, ext. 1 or direct at 561-312-0954. Share our information to those who may find value.

We absolutely loved our classes with Lisa! The class was informative, supportive, and incredibly…read moreempowering. The classes are extremely comprehensive without feeling overwhelming. We came into class feeling excited but very nervous about this next chapter and left feeling so much more confident and prepared for both birth and the newborn stage. We loved Lisa's thoughtful approach - blending evidence-based information with compassionate, personalized support in a way that felt holistic, reassuring, and never fear-based. 10/10 - Highly recommend to any expecting parents looking for a childbirth class that feels both realistic and deeply supportive! Thank you, Lisa!

We're expecting our first baby in February 2026 and initially felt pretty overwhelmed about where…read moreto start with birth planning. We were even hesitant to take a birth class at all--but we're so grateful we took Lisa Greaves' class. While we're planning a hospital birth, we hope to avoid a C-section if possible, and Lisa's class truly empowered us to feel comfortable and informed about all of our options. We learned about laboring at home longer, pain management strategies both with and without medication, and how to advocate for ourselves throughout the process. By the final session, we felt much more knowledgeable about pre- and postnatal care and genuinely prepared to welcome our baby. We also really appreciated the sense of community and the additional resources the class provides. Can't recommend it enough!

My driving instructor Christopher J was Amazing learned a lot About how to drive and back in to a…read moreparking spot would love to come again.

I learned a lot from the instructor and he made sure I was able to get it down to be prepared for…read moremy test.