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    Newborn Connections - Infant CPR and First Aid

    Newborn Connections

    (98 reviews)

    Lower Pacific Heights

    I've felt very cared for by everyone I've encountered here throughout pregnancy and postpartum, but…read morewanted to especially highlight Ocean Berg. In just a couple lactation consultancy appointments, we've made so many breakthroughs in feeding with Ocean. I love how she attentively watches our baby for cues before trying to come up with a solution. She is super encouraging and strikes the right balance between being a great listener and getting right to the action, which makes for very productive sessions where we get a lot of practice in. We had also attended her childbirth class when I was pregnant, which I had found pretty educational. For example, she had made us feel very comfortable with fentanyl as a painkiller during labor, which turned out to be extra important for me since the anesthesiologist wasn't available to give an epidural before my baby came out so I had to rely on fentanyl during labor. My main complaint is that introductions took quite a while because every couple in attendance answers 5 or so questions, and it was hard to schedule the class online and also reschedule it when the dates changed. Lastly, I love that Newborn Connections has Saturday lactation consultant appointments available. And also the appointments end up very affordable after being billed to my insurance!

    (1) Lactation Consulting. Christen Chang is an amazing lactation consultant. She's super patient,…read moresuper gentle, super knowledgeable, and super caring and empathetic. We met with her several times in the first two months of our journey with breastfeeding. The initial first few visits were to learn the ropes, and the second month's visits were to troubleshoot challenges that arose. Christen is so great, no amount of praise or explanation could do justice to just how truly excellent she is. (2) Classes. We also took first aid, child birth prep, and breastfeeding classes with Newborn Connection. The sign up process and web interface is unintuitive, but the classes themselves were helpful, fun to do with partner, and a good opportunity to meet other expectant couples in the same phase of life as you. (3) Rentals. Lastly, we rented a hospital grade breast pump here. If your insurance covers it, or if you can afford it, it's great to have because it's much more effective than retail breast pumps. If you plan on pumping for more than 24 months (i.e., 2+ babies for 12+ months), buying hospital grade might be cheaper than renting hospital grade.

    Hand in Hand Parenting - Mom & Baby

    Hand in Hand Parenting

    (8 reviews)

    Financial District

    I am a HUGE fan of Hand in Hand. From one generation to the next, societies learn to be more gentle…read moreand loving as parents. Hand in Hand is the next huge wave of goodness to wash over the important work of parenting. I thought I was a pretty-darned-good mother before I took the Building Emotional Understanding class through Hand in Hand. I had no idea how much I could improve! I am so much more accepting and understanding toward the difficult feelings my girls experience now. I appreciate the full range of feelings that children and parents experience and understand how important it is to feel them all as fully as possible instead of stuffing the harder ones and welcoming only the happy ones. As a result, my girls really tell me what is going on in their lives -- the happy things and the hard things. And they both have amazing courage to put themselves out there in the world and try their best at whatever they do. They know they can count on me to listen to them if things don't go well instead of judging their efforts. More and more they are trusting in their own ability to figure things out. More and more they are feeling their own power to make positive change in their own lives.

    The principles are not complicated and make sense, that a child can't hear your advice when their…read morebrain is in a storm of emotion. After they unload that, their innate goodness and desire to connect guides wise behavior. They just need your acceptance and faith in them during the storm. Your child may feel diminished by focusing on consequences, as if they deserve to be punished for normal fears and instincts. The classes help you practice, answer your questions and vent your worries. Also they help you notice any resistance and envy if you were not raised with this kindness. Sure some ideas are in other books, but you'll appreciate the assistance in applying them.

    the Modern PlaySpace - Art time allows kids to used their own creativity and imagination.

    the Modern PlaySpace

    (64 reviews)

    SoMa

    We've had a wonderful experience with The Modern PlaySpace and are so grateful for the support…read morethey've provided our daughter. They've taken the time to understand our daughter's individual needs and have provided guidance and activities that support her growth in a way that feels natural, play-based, and child-led. Our daughter loves going to playgroup, and we've seen meaningful progress since starting. We are so thankful for Sandy and her wonderful team!

    Wow, I can't believe it's been over 6 years! I met Sandy at…read moreher original location back when my nephew use to attend Modern PlaySpace. Fast forward to today, now my son attends Modern PlaySpace at the new location! Sandy has not changed, always so warm and friendly. All the new teachers I've met are just as amazing. Modern PlaySpace is always so clean and organized. When you walk in, it's so inviting with all the toys and colors. There's so many fun activities for the kids. My son is within autism spectrum and at Modern PlaySpace all the activities are so supportive of his needs. They do lots of sensory friendly activities and the kids practice living skills. Not to mention we have been accommodated with having my son's therapist arriving to give him his session there. All of my son's therapists love it at Modern PlaySpace too. We're honestly so grateful to be at Modern PlaySpace working with Sandy and all the teachers. Never in all my years have I ever felt pressured in any way. I truly feel comfortable having all the children in my family attending Modern PlaySpace. If you want a safe, clean, fun and small group setting for your children to attend, then I highly recommend Modern PlaySpace.

    WestCoast Therapy and Wellness

    WestCoast Therapy and Wellness

    (3 reviews)

    Union Square

    I interned with Christy from 2020-2021, & am immensely grateful to have worked with someone with a…read moretrue passion for what they do. Christy has stellar teaching skills-- both in working with her clients, and in helping me further my knowledge in the mental health field. I first assisted Christy with her wellness workshops for tech companies. Christy inspired me to implement these sustainable wellness skills into my own daily life as well, and I appreciated how Christy utilized an intersectional & inclusive perspective in her workshops. I also served as camp counselor at the Summer Group Intensive for children with selective mutism. While I had no prior experience in selective mutism, I felt confident and prepared going in to it because of the ample training that Christy provided in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. Christy continually encourages growth thanks to her constructive feedback, and she pushed me to find ways to bring my own skills of creativity and imagination to the role. This hands-on internship was one of the most impactful and rewarding experiences I've had, and I would love the opportunity to work with her again in the future.

    Christy is amazing! My child has selective mutism, which is a rare type of childhood anxiety, and…read moreChristy is one of the few therapists in the bay area who specializes in treatment for it. We commuted an hour every week to see her and it was well worth it. My child made huge improvements under her care and it has been amazing to witness. We are so grateful that we found Christy! She continues to support us when we need any advice or encounter a new hurdle.

    Center for Children and Youth - San Francisco

    Center for Children and Youth - San Francisco

    (5 reviews)

    Lower Pacific Heights

    I've seen people say great things about this place but I did not have that great of an experience…read more Note also I never participated in their services or activities. I brought my daughter who is two to visit and check things out and being a two year old she was acting unruly and noisy (yes, immaturity is the definition of being a toddler). One of the ladies there gave me a very unpleasant expression and outright told me that my daughter needed better manners and discipline. In my head I'm thinking, who are you to define what a two year old needs? Should I be complaining about your urinary incontinence and constipation problems when you have them, you old hag? Go take your osteoporosis medications. I left immediately and I've never looked back. I expected much better in a city of acceptance such as SF. My review is just a population of 1, so I'm sure that many reviews here hold true and am happy others have found a good experience because as parents, all we want is a good environment for our children to be in.

    I used to take my son to the wednesday morning drop-in play group with Jenni Clancy, and we both…read moreloved it! Jenni and the other parents/nannies were were all really friendly and welcoming. The play group has unstructured play time for the kids for about one hour, and then a short circle time with songs, puppets, and bubbles. We haven't been for about 6 months due to a conflict in our schedule, but my son still sings and loves the songs he learned from Jenni's circle time. The play room is small, but I never felt like it was too crowded, and they have plenty of toys and activities for the kids to play with. I would say that the ideal age range is from 6 months to about 2.5 years. This is a great place to bring a crawling child because of the size and layout of the play space. It is also a bit cheaper than many of the drop-in play groups when you get the 5 time punch card.

    Anya Manes Enterprises

    Anya Manes Enterprises

    (4 reviews)

    Tenderloin

    Coaching can seem more expensive than other forms of help (therapy, books, etc) but it's so much…read moremore powerful! With a skillful coach like Anya, I got priceless support with how to find a deeper connection with my kids. Since Anya's coaching, I have more confidence about my daughter and son being out in the world. We've had the talks and I know my kids have the values that are important to me. This work is not easy for me, and that's why I wanted Anya's help. In our second session, I was overwhelmed and embarrassed that I hadn't done my homework. Anya picked up on my fears, paused the planned session, and we explored what was holding me back from completing the very simple homework. After that gentle support, I had the resources to move forward with her program and I had better tools for talking with my kids. It just so happened that the night after doing that work with my daughter, she and her dad had a fight over the phone. I noticed that she and I were communicating with more rationality and empathy about the situation than we normally would have, and she was able to get emotional resolution more easily than ever before. If you want better communication with your kids no matter their age, no matter the topic (but ESPECIALLY about sex and relationships) run, don't walk, to Anya.

    I came to Anya with a raw, open heart and she was so present with me, listening beyond just my…read morewords. Anya helped me see beyond my story and sorrow into my truth, and gave me access to the strength I forgot I had. I would recommend her to anyone looking for gentle yet direct, no bull$hit guidance. Andreea

    Positive Influences - parentingclasses - Updated May 2026

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