I have taken the 5-week course twice - once with my partner and once with my mother. The teacher's…read moreengagement, her wisdom and humility along with the USEFUL content of the book and sessions gave me invaluable tools and support. I wish every parent could have this experience! The instructor and the material respect and can help every parent. I love that at its core, the class invites you to strengthen your connection with your kids as the basis for recognizing and problem solving conflicts and conflicting needs. It is so positive and empowering to align my approach with my partner and my mother - we can all see eye to eye and support each other while enjoying our kids and grandkids.

Parent Support Center has dedicated teachers with a proven track record of helping families grow…read moreand succeed. Parent Support Center packages information in a manageable way, and provides parents and teachers with insightful ways to avoid power struggle, maintain discipline, and show empathy all the while.

Having our daughter in Pea Pod during her toddler years was a wonderful experience! She thrived…read moreunder the loving care of the parent coaches, Tara and Jasmine, and other parents. I also learned a lot about parenting from our discussions and readings at our parent meetings (especially "No Bad Kids" by Janet Lansbury). The co-op experience is unique because you get to be in the classroom regularly along with a parent coach and two to three other parents each day. It creates a very special community experience, and you get to be there with your child as they learn and grow. As a new parent with a Covid baby, I was so thankful to find a strong community at Pea Pod. I'm still close with many other parents from our cohort, and I love that our kiddos have known each other for over half of their lives! Most importantly, I feel like my child was truly cared for, respected, and allowed to be herself at Pea Pod. This meant - and still means - so much to me. It was the best childcare experience I could've wished for during those two precious years of my daughter's life, and I would recommend Pea Pod to any parent looking for loving care and a community for themselves and their child!

Peapod is an unlicensed, unregulated co-op preschool operating out of Tabor Space in Portland. As…read moreof July 2025, they were cited by DELC for unlawful care. No license, no DHS oversight, no required training, and no accountability if a child is harmed. They employ Jasmine Kennedy, who is unregistered and has no early childhood education experience (confirmed via her own public LinkedIn profile). She doesn't lead activities or engage with the kids meaningfully. Crafts were never more than paint haphazardly smeared onto paper out blocks of wood. Never once did we see a semblance of any kind of planned lessons or sessional activities from this "teacher." (Even through peapod says she's not a teacher, she's listed as such on both their website and her own LinkedIn). Multiple children, including ours, disclosed being grabbed, yelled at, and made to feel unsafe by her. When we raised concerns, the board shut down communication, deleted our posts, and said we needed to "manage our energy" at drop-off. No one ever asked how our child was doing. A leaked multi-page board document reveals a disturbing pattern: after a child disclosed being hurt by Jasmine while alone with her, the board portrayed the parents as the problem. They called the mom manipulative, overly anxious, and mentally unwell, implied her concerns were racially motivated, and labeled both her and the child liars. Jasmine was described as emotionally overwhelmed and burnt out, with the document centering her discomfort, not the child's safety. Multiple other parents had also shared concerns about Jasmine being rough, but those were ignored as "boundary setting." Instead of addressing her behavior, the board unanimously voted to terminate the family's enrollment claiming the family was "a harm to the community." Since speaking out, Peapod leadership has labeled us mentally unstable, mirroring the retaliation described in their own records. Peapod uses community-friendly language, but behind the scenes it silences parents and protects unqualified staff at kids' expense.

Had I only known about them for the first kid we probably we be on our third kid already!…read more I can't speak highly enough about my experience with the Bridgetown crew. I was in a bit of a panic getting set up and they jumped right into the deep end with me. Everyone we had help with our second kid brought a unique warmth that I think Merriah has some sort of 6th sense for. We really loved everyone that came but a special shout out to Erica for the amount of time you let us just share stories back and forth while we watched tv or just had a beer and relaxed. It took my wife a little bit to get comfortable with the idea of someone coming and watching our newborn while we slept but I swear that after one night she was an evangelist of not only this company but the entire concept. DO NOT buy into going through one of the most challenging things in your life alone, the experience doesn't have to be struggle (well not every night). Bridgetown is THE best of the best, at the very least start with a conversation with them!

We had such a wonderful experience working with Katrina and Bridgetown baby. Their insurance…read morechecking benefits and automatic, matching with lactation consultant were extremely helpful. We were lucky enough to work with Katrina who from the very first meeting, was incredibly kind, patient, and supportive. She created a comfortable, judgment-free space where I felt heard and understood. What I appreciated most was her collaborative approach. She really took the time to listen to our concerns, answer questions thoroughly, and work together to find solutions that felt right for our family. Her guidance was practical, encouraging, and tailored to our specific situation. I'm truly grateful for her expertise and compassion, and I would highly recommend her to any family looking for knowledgeable and caring lactation support.

They're pretty helpful when you're able to get a hold of them. I was able to use their service once…read morebut was unable to get ahold of them after that. Which was disappointing.

Absolutely love love love this organization! As a first time mother, preparing for a child can be…read moresuper overwhelming but with all the free resources they provide, they really allow for parents to get a moment to catch their breath. First time I called it was after hours yet someone was still available by phone. Their free parenting classes are packed with relevant, useful information. And the ability to come pick up free things from the porch, including flowers, always brightens up my day. I am super appreciative for this organization and all the work they are doing!

Richard is such an important part of our goal to be conscious parents for our 3 children. Raising…read morekids is an incredible privilege and not always do we know which path to take. Having a Parenting Coach like Richard is an invaluable resource for ideas and ways to be better role models for our kids. Every session we have had has resulted in action steps and goals we can take to have a more balanced and peaceful family. Would highly encourage every parent who wants to level up their connection to their family to reach out to him. Oceans of gratitude for your work & support.

Richard is a must for separated parents. He has a ton of experience and gives the best advice…read more You won't find anyone out there that is better than Richard.

Barb. Is. The. Best. Best education I've ever gotten. Trust…read moreme, you need her in your life.

I could say I wish we took Barb's "Becoming Us" class sooner -- however, even nearly two years…read morepostpartum, this class was invaluable! It was everything I hoped for and more. Barb does an amazing job validating and normalizing the struggles of parenthood while also uplifting and infusing hope in each person! I can foresee sustainable success from the practical tools she taught us -- and it's a comfort to know she's a lifeline to reach out to if we need help tailoring these tools to specific situations that could arise in the future!

I have been attending group spanish classes at Tierra for over 2 years. I started with no spanish…read moreknowledge other than what I learned on Sesame Street as a kid. They are very affordable compared to others, and they have great native speakers for teachers. I have had 3 teachers for different levels, and some others as substitutes. And all their teachers are dynamic and energetic and PATIENT! Especially good for me, because I memorize vocabulary v e r y s l o w l y. The classes are no larger than 8 people so you get really personal attention compared to the universities and colleges. Our class has been studying together for several months and we are now all friends and have attended foreign films together around town and we sometimes bring in snacks for celebrations or special occasions like birthdays etc. I have attended their social celebrations like Day of the Dead and Mexican Independence Day and feel like its a great little community and family at Tierra.

This place is a gift to anyone that has taken Spanish in school and yet never learned it. After 4…read moreyears of Spanish in high school and not absorbing any of it, I was skeptical that I could be taught. My instructor taught us so much, and broke it down into lessons that made the transition so much easier that I'm not only learning Spanish, but I'm enjoying understanding the how's and the why's of the language. All classes are very small (usually no more than 8) which makes it easy to learn, grow, and laugh with each other. I never felt that I couldn't make a mistake or ask a question. The homework is minimal and doesn't usually take more than an hour a week. (Though it's good to make vocab flash cards as you go and keep practicing). Wonderful teachers, quick responces to emails and phone calls.

As a single mom struggling to support my highly sensitive teen, when I first came across Nicole's…read morework I thought, "her parenting coaching sounds like exactly what I need." And indeed it was. Nicole helped me: --understand the neuro-science behind the nervous system and how my--and my teen's--nervous systems were influencing my parenting approach; --recognize how to become attuned to both of our nervous systems...I learned to be curious instead of judgmental (about my own and my child's feelings and reactions); --translate the knowledge and awareness into action with suggested techniques that made a huge difference in how my kid and I communicate; and --equally if not most importantly, grant myself (and my kid!) grace in the moments that are as hard as being human is. I'm not a perfect parent, but with Nicole's support I have become more mindful, more empathetic, more curious, and more grateful for what goes well in my relationship with my child. This has helped in the immediate term--and I believe has set us up for the future--to trust each other and create more space for joy.

Before working with Nicole, I often felt like a terrible mom. My almost 4-year-old son was having…read morefrequent tantrums, and I felt helpless. Our home was filled with yelling and shame, and I knew I needed better tools--not only to handle my son's meltdowns, but also to manage my own feelings around them. Coaching with Nicole gave me exactly that and more. She helped me see how much of my parenting stress was tied to my own perfectionism and anxiety. With her guidance, I learned to show myself compassion, which allowed me to create deeper compassion and connection with my son. Now that he's four, does he still have tantrums? Yes--but I'm able to respond with much more grace (not perfectly, and that's OK) and compassion. His outbursts are usually shorter, and I no longer feel like an "angry mom" all the time. Instead, I feel more confident, more connected, and far more loving in my parenting.

I love the clothes at Donna and Toots. The owner Susanne is talented and designs clothes the way I…read moreenvision my dream wardrobe in my head. Only she can actually sew awesome clothes, and me , not so much. Which is why I signed up for one of her A-Line Skirt sewing classes. Just in the first night I learned so much. We're learning how to modify a basic pattern to fit our very own bodies, then learn some of her cute embellishing techniques to personalize our skirt. How cool is that?! I'll walk away with a skirt that actually fits my J-Lo bootie and my waist, plus pattern to make as many more as I like! (Hey clothing makers, I may have a butt but I have a waistline too. I'm not a friggin' Oompa Loompa!) So if you want quality, talk to Susanne. I don't know how she offers so much quality for such low prices, but she does.

Woohoo for cute new boutique in my hood (just moved to 35th & Division)! I seriously heart the…read moreowner, Suzanne. No, not just because she is cute, because she gets down to biznazz. Unlike all those snooty overpriced "local pdx" places in downtown, Donna & Toots has nice clothes at reasonable prices... But wait, there's more. When I tried on a shirt that didn't fit quite right, Suzanne said, Oh, that's one of ours, I can make it for you. Huhwha? For the same price as off-the-rack, Suzanne helped me pick my favorite pretty fabric, shiny buttons, and made an adjustment so the shirt fits just right. And, she emailed me when it was ready! I loved it so much, I ordered a second one as soon as the first was in.