I signed up for Daddy Boot Camp thinking the more knowledge I could get under my belt before our…read morelittle one arrived, the better. Most of the baby-prepping material out there (books, magazines, apps, websites) are geared towards the Moms-to-be. So when a friend recommended something for Dads taught by Dads, I was intrigued. And I wasn't let down. The format - a bunch of dudes talking in a room, basically - is so simple and so helpful. We had one overall moderator, about 20+ Dads-to-be, and another 4 or 5 new Dads with their babies. We talked about our concerns, listened to suggestions, and interacted with the babies when possible. For someone who'd rarely been around infants, it was a great opportunity for me to really get past any fears I had. Even got to change a few diapers during the course of class, which once our little one arrived, prepared me better than any other class my wife and I had taken at the hospital. Have already recommended the class to friends and would absolutely encourage other Dads-to-be to attend. It's such a simple concept yet it was so immensely helpful.

Would I recommend this to A LOT of expecting fathers? Yes…read more My wife and I are in social circles where there are plenty of little ones around so we have some kid/baby experience. In addition we have done a lot of research to prepare for this new phase, making this class a bit redundant. I would recommend this class to you if: - You are uneasy holding a small/newborn baby. - If you have never heard that breastfeeding does not simply happen, but takes sustained effort. - You have never changed a diaper. THE CLASS COVERS WAY MORE THAN THOSE TOPICS, however, I feel the answers to those questions are good indicators as to whether or not you are a good candidate. I went to the one at Mission Hospital, so others will have different facilitators. The problem with a class full of expecting fathers with almost no baby experience (the target demographic) is that the broaching of a topic of serious consequence will happen. For example, the facilitator went on a 5-10 minute tangent extolling the virtues of the epidural. I know for a fact that a majority of the expecting fathers left that room feeling like their wives would need an epidural and that it, practically, would not be an option. To be clear, I have no problem with epidurals. I just feel that if you are going to sell anything to a group that is eager to learn (sponge), said group needs to know at the very least there are pros & cons. Here are a couple of tips if you are planning on going: 1. Take a few minutes to write down a couple of specific questions you'd like answered as there is some Q&A time. 2. Obviously you are going in looking to learn from fathers with more experience than you, however, please remember you need to do your own research, even if it backs up what they say. I will say that I picked up a few little practical tips and perspectives and it is nice to be in a 'men only' scenario where any question goes. Finally, I take one star out because of the lack of details on the epidural tangent and also because the class went about 15 minutes late.

I didn't know where to start in searching for a doula, and I'm so glad I came across this marching…read moreservice. It was an easy and quick process that helped me find a doula with some pretty specific preferences I had in mind. They gave me several great options and matched me with my doula who I absolutely love!

The Doulas of Orange County is a wonderful service that helped my wife and me out tremendously in…read moreour search for a birth doula. With so many doulas available, it was overwhelming knowing where to start our search. Doulas of Orange County simplified everything by first gathering a list of what we wanted and matching us with the perfect doulas who aligned with our vision and our budget. The process was easy to understand, and they consistently informed us every step along the way to keep us in the loop. Thank you, Doulas of Orange County!

Angela is a gift and an incredible Doula. We did her Hypnobabies course which was amazing. I felt…read morelike a first time mama, even though this was my 5th baby. My husband and I learned so much in Hypnobabies with Angela. My husband loved it as well. Angela makes the class what it is though. As for Angela, my Doula, wow. We did so much work together in my monthly chats with her. It was like my own therapy session that I didn't know I needed. I did so much healing in the months I worked with her. She prepared my husband and I for birth so well. She has so much to offer! She doesn't leave anything unchecked. She will be your best advocate! She had a big hand in helping redeem all of my past birth experiences. I'll forever be grateful for Angela!

Angela is an amazing doula and educator. She was present in our transition into parenthood. She…read moreprovided tough love in moments when we needed it but also showered us with love and compassion in difficult moments through our birthing journey. She supported me to overcome my fears about giving birth and trusting the medical staff. She provided a lot of information and resources. Although we had a c-section and Angela was not allowed to be physically in the OR, she prepared us well enough to go in with confidence that all would go well. I gave birth to a healthy baby boy this past January. It was a beautiful experience. If you cannot afford her doula services, I highly recommend her hypno birthing class. It prepared my fiance and I on the birthing process. Classes were via zoom which was great for us since we got to learn from the comfort of our home. I am grateful for this beautiful soul. She truly is living her life's purpose. Thank you Angela. If you are looking for a doula, she is it!

Oh my gosh, where do I start? Nicole is simply amazing. Amazing human, amazing energy, amazing…read moresupport and amazing educator! My hubby and I learned so much from Nicole and her Bradley method classes. We were so comfortable and at ease in Nicole's presence that we chose (and were fortunate enough that she was available!) to work with her as our Doula for the birth of our first baby in my Hospital delivery just 2 weeks ago. Having Nicole by our side was not only the best decision we made to help ensure we made it through to the end unmedicated, but it also helped both of us stay at ease while navigating different scenarios that played out as my labor progressed. I can't speak enough about having an amazing birth team around during pregnancy, labor and delivery and I will always get to look back on the birth of my daughter as a really beautiful day and event and we have Nicole to thank as a huge part of that. If nothing else, please attend the birth school! My friend and client implored me to and I'll never be able to thank her enough! Now I want to pay that forward to every mama I can! :)

Nicole's passion, empathy, and knowledge are unmatched. My fiancé and I did group classes with our…read morefriends who are also expecting in August. It's safe to say we entered into class feeling anxious and unsure about many different aspects of pregnancy, birth, and labor. After one class with Nicole we felt so heard, seen, and over all more calm. These feelings continued through each class accompanied by well thought-out and communicated curriculum about all things pregnancy/birth/postpartum. My fiancé and I were bummed when our classes were complete because Nicole truly facilitated such a beautiful & safe space for us to be in during a vulnerable time. I cannot recommend her and her services enough.

We are so incredibly thankful for the support and guidance we had from Tiffany both during…read morepregnancy and birth. We also took her hypnobirthing course to prepare ourselves for birth and found the content very helpful. During the birth process Tiffany was so supportive, calm and reassuring which is exactly what I wanted for my labor. Her experience helped guide me through each phase of labor as she suggested different positions, reminded me of the applicable breath work, and was constantly being a positive energy in the room. I'm so grateful for her as it truly made for a positive birth experience. 10/10 would recommend Tiffany to other people. Thank you Tiffany!

There are absolutely no words to describe everything that Tiffany has done for me and my partner…read moreduring our pregnancy and birth experience. From the first call I had with her, her calming and compassionate energy immediately felt so good to me and I knew I wanted her along my pregnancy journey as my doula. She recommended taking her hypnobirthing class and I am SO happy I did. I learned so much about how beautiful and natural birth and labor can be. I truly had no idea it was even possible to approach birth like this. I ended up having to be induced early and Tiffany was a great support before she even arrived to the hospital, reassuring my partner and I and keeping us calm. As soon as she got there, I immediately felt more calm and ready to go through all the phases of labor. I ended up laboring unmedicated and I truly could NOT have done it without her support and guidance on how to breathe through different sensations. I'm so proud of myself for doing it and she made me believe I really could do it. I wouldn't have wanted anyone else there to witness the birth of my baby. She even took beautiful photos of my partner and I the moment our baby arrived that I will cherish forever. I could go on and on praising her- but overall I would recommend her to literally anyone- she is heaven sent

I cannot say enough good things about Tutor Time of Newport Beach. We have been part of the Tutor…read moreTime family for almost 3 years now, and the entire staff is incredibly caring, professional, and communicative. They truly treat our sons like their own. It is clear they love what they do, and they have done a wonderful job supporting our boys' growth and development in such a positive way. We are so grateful for the love and attention they provide and it has truly made all the difference!

Recently enrolled our son, Elijah in tutortime's preschool program and we couldn't be happier. He…read moreis in great hands! Our teacher is always updating us on every outlet of education, play, snack, etc 10/10 thank you staff!

My child has been at Tiny Ones Care for almost a year. The quality activities that are planned for…read moreher at this in-home school are amazing. She has learned so much since enrolling here and I am so grateful to Ms Aruni and her Team at Tiny Ones Care for what they are doing to nurture my child. She was potty trained here too! I can go to work knowing my child is in excellent hands and I hope to enroll a second child in this school soon. I would also like to express my gratitude to all the amazing families that bring their children here. My daughter loves all the friends she has made at Tiny Ones Care.

I can't say enough good things about Tiny Ones Care. Miss Aruni is dedicated to the children's…read moreeducation and is a very caring person. My child was happy to come here every day and learned something new every day. Her home is very clean, she serves healthy snacks. Miss Aruni works with each child individually to help them reach their developmental milestones. My child had fun during story time, doing projects, dancing, singing and playing outside. Miss Aruni communicates very well at the end of every day and with her child care app. She sent me pictures and videos of my child throughout the day. During holidays they make a great effort to make it special for the kids. I would recommend this child care 100 percent. Unfortunately I moved out of state and have not found a child care comparable. I appreciate Miss Aruni for taking such good care of our daughter. Thank you.

I went to one of Lital's evening sessions about how to improve our children's self esteem. It is…read moresomething I am very interested in, as I want my little girl to grow up feeling confident and happy, and believe in her ability to do just about anything. The session was lovely. We were a group of 7 mothers, and the feeling was intimate and friendly, even though I didn't know all the women that participated. During the session Lital explained what can harm our child's self esteem and gave us plenty of day-to-day examples. She gave us great tools and explained how to communicate with our children better, and make them feel more confident and believe in themselves. This has been a month ago and I still use these tools on a daily basis. I can't wait for the next session.

Thank you Lital for the educational session yesterday. I learned some new things about how to be a…read morebetter parent and got really good and useful tips. Also, I found it useful to hear other parents talk about the same issues and struggling. Definitely see you on your next session!