My husband and I just finished the three session series with Katie and found it to be very…read morebeneficial. I've read several positive parenting-based books but nothing is as good as being able to talk about your specific problems with someone who can give educated advice on what will help. We learned a lot from Katie about children's brains and how to change our own expectations and behaviors to help our kids do better. She was also very accommodating with our schedule as we had to cancel last minute more than once. I'd highly recommend them!

From the owner: Positive discipline, parent coaching, infant mental health, parenting classesread more

This place is amazing. One of the only retail stores where you can try on maternity jeans, pants,…read morebras, etc. Most places (gap, etc) only sell maternity online. The staff are knowledgeable, kind, and helpful. And will leave you alone if you just want to browse cute baby stuff. This is the only store I found maternity jeans, pants, tops, and bras that I loved and felt comfortable in during pregnancy. The baby clothes, supplies, and toys are all high quality and have lasted through two kids and were handed down to friends. Better for the environment and lower cost per use. All of the items are adorable too! It is a well curated, locally owned store, with a great selection.

I am feeling so much better about myself right now! I am currently pregnant with kiddo #2 and…read moreweigh about 150 pounds less than I did with my first child, so my old maternity clothes are long gone, and wouldn't fit anyway! In the space between pregnancies, it seems as if all brick and mortar maternity stores have disappeared. Buying maternity clothes online is a sure fire way to make you feel like garbage about yourself, which has been what I've been going through. I walked into the store and immediately found an employee who was completely happy to help me find something! She asked about my fit preference and color preference and whether I wanted over or under the bump jeans. She came through with a HUGE selection to try on. I found two pairs of jeans that made me feel really good about myself. Some people might consider them spendy (jeans run $70-$200 depending on brand) but I feel that it's worth it considering that these clothes will probably be worn daily for the next year. They also carry my favorite brand of bras, so I found a nursing bra in my size (which, again, is unheard of in a brick and mortar store...yes...H cup is a real thing!) and it was so nice to get to try something on before I bought it! Oh, I forgot to mention that they carry all range of sizing! It's so nice to go into a store where they realize that some pregnant women are not a size 6! And they have baby bump pillows to try on with your clothes so that you can see how adorable you'll be full-term! Keep being you, Village Maternity! This mama feels pampered today!

We love this Saturday morning coop preschool where parents get to play with their babies and other…read moresimilarly aged families. The stars of the show are the wonderful teacher Monica and Parent Educator Glenn. They are immensely wise and talented and gifted teachers. Thanks to the wonderful Monica and Glenn we have beautiful animated singing during circle time, ukulele-playing and sign language instruction too! We look forward to Saturday mornings in preschool because of these great teachers and fun multilingual families. We'll be sad to age out (though it won't be for a while) . . . hopefully by then the age range will be expanded so our son can continue to have fun being part of this community.

My son has attended this co-op preschool for about a year, and he gets so much out of it. I love…read morethat it meets on Saturday mornings, which means his dad can attend with him. It is so awesome to see pics of my two guys building ramps together or cuddling during story time, and my fella really loves seeing our son grow and change along with the other kids in the class. The second thing I adore about our class is the talent: our teacher, Monica, is actually an opera singer, and she brings her beautiful singing to every circle time. Anyone who's heard a group of parents droning along to a song knows what a blessing a gifted teacher can be. Monica also provides a very laid back, attachment friendly style. When my son was scared of one of the circle time routines, she altered the practice to help him adjust, and she came up with clever ideas to help ease him into the routines of preschool. We also have a gifted "parent educator" who doesn't cram education down our throats but offers ad hoc support, tips and understanding. Third pro is the mixed ages. Any kid 1 - 3 years old can enroll. The bigger kids learn sibling skills and get to show off for the littler ones, and the younger ones get to copy bigger kids. It's a fascinating process to observe how fast the little ones learn. Finally, I love that I feel comfortable and at home in our class. The class doesn't operate along gender lines, which makes it feel queer friendly. The other parents who attend with their kids are friendly and open. Our teacher has a lot to do with that atmosphere. Cons? As I see it, this preschool's only flaw is that the co-op is perhaps too laid-back about organizing, which means we hover on the brink of under-enrollment. In short, I couldn't recommend our Saturday preschool more. Even though my own son is close to aging out, I hope the class will continue for many more years because it is so wonderful.

My son has gone to chess camp here with Josh 2 years in a row and been extremely happy. Not only…read morehas he gained really good chess skills but loves the environment and he always mentions how much he likes coach Josh and the chess camp. This is coming from a 10 year old who complains mostly so I'm extremely happy. Since he started going to chess camp, chess has become a regular thing we play in our household.

My son has attended summer camps and classes organized by Orlov for 4+ years now. His interest and…read moreskills have significantly improved over these years.

If you're a parent or working with kids and families, in the aftermath of the "Me Too" era and as…read moretrusted adults to so many brilliant young people who are growing up in an age of information and connection we can't feasibly control, it's our responsibility as parents/aunties/caretakers to prepare our kids to hold ownership over their autonomy. Having conversations with the kids in our lives where we have to prepare them for the Big Bad Wolves in the world who's teeth we don't see. Valiant Bridge has been an invaluable resource, both in helping me frame conversations with my nieces and nephews. They have also been steadfast in helping me, personally, remember that I actually am the only person who owns my autonomy. My feelings, my actions, my worth are not contingent on other people's value scale. I think we can all remember a forced affectionate interaction from our childhood that still makes us cringe. We can't change the past, but we can endeavor to let it have less of an echo in the future.

From the owner: Get 50% off our Consent & Healthy Boundaries for Kids (Ages 8-12) online course with the promo code…read more"KID812"! Keep minors safe from predators both online and in-person. Valiant Bridge is committed to empowering adults and children to communicate while developing a healthy relationship with sex, boundaries, and media consumption.

I couldn't have have hoped for a better team of women to be present for the birth of our first…read morechild. My partner and I changed midwives late on in her pregnancy due to a feeling of uncertainty with our previous care giver. Instantly we felt secure and validated in our choice. Cindi and Tiffany gave us the support and resources we needed immediately, and we knew we had made the right decision. Olivia was born in the comfort of our home with the peace of mind and care we had always hoped for. I could not recommend these ladies any higher. For those of us out there looking to bring life into the world in the security of our own home Seattle Midwives are a go to.

Please note: This is for the Birth Tub rental service (formerly Puget Sound Water Birth) connected…read moreto Seattle Midwives. First things first: I am usually very understanding and give folks lots of room for error. We're all human, after all. That said, my experience with Puget Sound Water Birth was not great. My contract was as follows: $300 for setup, fill, cleanup and removal of a birthing tub for my home birth. I went into labor early am Thanksgiving and called Tiffany to warn her it might be the day. When we texted a few hours later, she hinted at not wanting to come out because of the holiday. Luckily for her, my labor went another 24 hours before we needed the tub. When we texted the next night for the tub, she texted what seemed to be several reasons not to come (kids, drive, tub full time)... so if I'd rather a refund, she'd do that. My midwife had to step in to get t, since I was (duh) in active labor with double peaking contractions. Upon arrival, Tiffany did a great job setting up quickly and quietly, allowing me to continue labeling without being disturbed. But... After she left, she sent a very long text with instructions on how to empty the tub (which was supposed to be part of what I paid for her to do). I ended up in the hospital due to complications, and during that, I also had to manage Tiffany picking up the tub. Saturday, I sent clear messages that someone would be at our house so she could remove it but when I didn't confirm a second time (bc still in labor on Saturday!), she didn't show and my roommate sat waiting for hours. She finally came Sunday, bc I was able to confirm bc I had finally given birth. Very long story short (yup, it could be longer), I had to manage the service WAY more than appropriate, it added stress to my already difficult labor, and I would not recommend Puget Sound Water Birth to anyone unless the service is greatly improved.