I had my first (free trial) of parentcirkle today and was blessed to be coached by Arielle Nobile…read more First of all, keep in mind that I found out my garage was flooded (due to a washing machine issue) five minutes prior to my session. Also I'm 7.5 months pregnant, super hormonal, and at work while all of this is happening. I signed up for the multi- tasking class- talk about stars aligning. It was such an incredible experience. I was a neurotic mess for a couple minutes during the intro of the call, but after a few deep, guided breaths by Arielle, I found myself shutting off the world (and pressing the "ignore" button on my cell as the nanny/husband/plumber tried to call me). I could go on and on about my session in particular, but instead I will share why I will be signing up for membership into this amazing experience. 1. It makes you feel less alone. You can fill in the blank as to what your issue/challenge/experience is, and you can count on connecting with others going through the same thing or get advice on what helped them overcome it. 2. Its a place to find resources- Arielle suggested some great reads and a guided meditation app which I will certainly look into. I'm one of those people who likes suggestions, buys things based on amazon reviews, trusts friends who have tried things first etc., etc. 3. Safe place to vent- it's like talking to your friend, but better because there is no fear of any form of judgement and is focused on YOU! 4. Reminds you of the importance of taking care of yourself, and (almost) more importantly, remembering not to feel guilty along the way. I loved my first class and look forward to meeting new coaches and parents within this supportive Group!

I recently participated in 2 of our sessions and wanted to relay my positive experience. It may be…read moretoo short for a blog but feel free to add. Maybe you can use it as a Testimonial: It's so refreshing to be able to take an hour out of my busy day to have adult conversation. I love my children dearly but I alos need to have meaningful tlaks with other lik-minded individuals. Thank heavens for Parentcirkle! It's a platform that allows me to express myself and receive great life-tips from others, without leaving my house and while still wearing my casual clothes. Recently, I participated in the sessions "Coping with Stress" and "Sleep Deprived Parents." Both sessions provided applicable tips and steps to help with stress management and sleep deprivation. These sessions have helped me mentally and make me feel that I'm just a normal parent who is experiencing the same challenges as other parents. Parentcirkle truly does help to heal the healers. Even if it's just an hour a week, Parentcirkle is an amazing platform for me to meet other parents and just be myself.

I absolutely loved working with Michelle. She will transform your experience of parenting…read more She's humble, fun, approachable, and really just a joy to work with. I found myself really looking forward to our weekly sessions. Since completing our sessions with Michelle, I've recommended her to several friends and will continue to recommend her to everyone I know with kids. It's crazy that we train for our jobs but not to be parents. I really cherish the education that Michelle gave us - and more importantly I am grateful to have a friend and ally in the crazy experience of parenting. Investing in time with Michelle will be one of the most important investments you make as a parent. After 20 minutes with Michelle you'll know exactly what I'm talking about.

Michelle is phenomenal. Among a million other great qualities, she's compassionate, knowledgeable…read moreand a wonderful teacher. I am so grateful to have stumbled across her page when I was looking for parenting help and resources. She was instrumental in helping us function as a joyful, fun family again!

I'm sorry it took me so long to write a review here! I was looking back over some of the…read moreinformation from our sessions to discuss with a friend just now, and was reminded how transformational this process with you was for my daughter and I. It has been about two years I think at this point, and I am still talking about what a helpful turning point your support was during a challenging time. My daughter and I have been through unbelievable and tragic/chaotic life circumstances at times since, and are still overall both doing really well and connecting in health ways - living our best lives in a weird world! I am technically an expert in all of this, and was still just struggling, so I cannot give enough positive and true feedback on this process with you. Thanks again for everything, and figured better late than never, lol!

Don't usually write a review, but I thought Cassidy was sooo helpful that I want to share…read more My wife and I did the 12 week program over Zoom and it's been a game-changer. The idea here is that parenting is more of a self-centric (and partner-centric) exercise; throughout the program, Cassidy was responsive, flexible and very empathetic. What it does is give you a framework for how to make decisions about parenting. It fills in knowledge gaps around what our kids need. The content from Jai Institute for Parenting is good, but honestly it's Cassidy that makes the whole thing worthwhile. If you're at the point where you're even exploring a "parenting coach" then working with Cassidy may be exactly what you're looking for.

We had such a wonderful experience here with my son, Alex! He came in for speech therapy and also…read moreneeded help preparing for and recovering from a tongue-tie release. They worked with him both before and after the procedure, and the care, patience, and attention they gave him throughout the entire process was amazing. We saw so much improvement in his speech and overall confidence, and I'm so happy to say that we officially "graduated" from speech therapy in less than a year! I'm incredibly grateful for everything they did for Alex. They truly care about their little patients and make therapy such a positive and comfortable experience. I couldn't be happier with his progress and would absolutely recommend them to any parent looking for a caring and knowledgeable speech therapy team!

Gabriella has been such an incredible driving force in my son's speech journey from day one, and…read moreafter almost three years of working together, the progress we have seen has been truly monumental. She has consistently shown patience, dedication, compassion, and an incredible understanding of his individual needs, always finding ways to connect with him and help him grow. Her commitment goes far beyond simply providing speech therapy, she genuinely cares about his development, celebrates every milestone, and continues to push him forward in the most supportive and encouraging way. We are so grateful for everything she has done and continues to do for our son, and I truly believe so much of the progress he has made is because of her guidance, expertise, and unwavering dedication. We love you, Gabby!

We worked with Ms. Emma for about a year and a half for my son who was there for early…read moreintervention. From the get-go she would have suggestions and tips on things to work with him at home and they were all so insightfully helpful. She was so keen on sharing that although there were goals to meet, what mattered most was that he would progress. It alleviated so much of my anxiety as a parent. She was always so sweet and so encouraging with him. She is already missed and it hasn't been a week since we've said goodbye. And it would be rude of me not to mention Ms. Justine and Ms. Macarena for always communicating promptly and working with us for makeup sessions. Thank-you ladies!

My 9 year old son has ADHD. He went to Sensory Brain to help him with his 'big feelings' for about…read morea year with great results. Emma is great and helped him learn strategies to deal with his temper outbursts.

I can't express in words just how invaluable Marilee and her team at ECDA have been to me and for…read moreour family. I've had two kids graduate from her toddler program over the last few years and I can't wait to enroll my third child when the time comes. ECDA is a wonderful preschool prep program and support group for parents and care givers alike. While the children learned and played in one room, the parents stayed close by to participate in group discussions each week. It was a great way to check in and have the opportunity to ask questions and talk about what worked and wasn't working for everyone. It really helped me navigate parenthood and all the challenging times that arise during those first few crucial years of parenting and raising children. The class notes that get emailed to everyone ahead of each class have been so fabulous to use as a reference point on numerous occasions. I don't know what I would have done without Marilee and all of her wisdom. My children still talk about her and her classes and especially love to look back at photos and videos of their time spent there. The support, knowledge and friendships formed by attending these classes have been simply priceless!

I started sending my daughter here when she was 15 months old. Twice a week, our nanny would bring…read moreher for two-hour sessions filled with music, story time, crafts, sensory play and imaginative play. But the programming isn't just for the kids. Every week, there's also a new parenting topic that caregivers discuss in a circle as the children do their activities in a different room, supervised by fun and caring teachers. I can honestly say that reading the handouts every week, learning from my nanny about her takeaways, and occasionally dropping in on the classes has made me a better parent this past year. I am more compassionate and empathetic to my child, I have better social and psychological tools to create consistent boundaries, and I know that I have somewhere to turn whenever the latest crazy stage of toddlerhood hits our household (tantrums, potty training, picky eating, poor sleep, aggression). I never felt judged or lectured. I always felt supported and uplifted. And on a personal note, Marilee was able to identify mild sensory issues (sight, touch and hearing) in my toddler. Marilee taught her (and us!) simple coping skills to avoid becoming overwhelmed by her fears and emotions. Without these insights, there's no doubt that I would be treating these sensory issues as "disobedience" and trying to punish her for them, which is frustrating and hurtful for the kid and ultimately counter-productive for the family. I wish every parent had access to a group like ECDA.

Janina is an amazing attorney, we couldn't have asked for anyone better. She knows her stuff. She…read moregoes hard in advocating for your child rights. She helped us with everything we asked for plus more. I will definitely recommend her.

Ms. Botchis is an amazing attorney. Not only is she very knowledgeable of the legal system…read moreinvolving Special Education, she also cares deeply about her clients. She was always available to answer questions to ensure we were making the best decisions for our child. Thanks to Ms. Botchis we were able to get the best placement for our son with supports he needed to thrive this academic year. We are so grateful to have her on our side.

Ivy is an attentive and caring therapist. I had a great experience with her and would recommend her…read moreto anyone!

Ivy is awesome!!! Past therapists kept repeating my problems back to me in an unhelpful loop. Ivy…read moreactually listened, and helped me find ways to grow and learn new things about myself. I'll genuinely miss working together now that I've graduated sessions!!