I had very high expectations, because my own children (now 30 and 33), were Little Gym alumni. This…read moretime I'm going into it as a grandma with our 8 month old grandson. The owner and all of the staff were made for this job! Sweet, fun, bubbly and kind, yet helpful, responsible and trustworthy, not to mention unafraid of a little drool and spit up lol. Our first time was filled with smiles, laughter and new friends. We've signed up and look forward to many joy filled experiences ahead. Plus, I think it is about the same cost as 30 years ago!!! I know as a new parents it is often hard to add on unnecessary expenses, but this one is definitely worth it. Thank you Little Gym for keeping it accessible to more families.

I love this place. Fantastic staff. Great group of parents and children. My daughter absolutely…read moreloves this place. I am so glad we found this! Such an amazing activity for my 14 month old. Amazing to see her grow and learn here. Would definitely recommend.

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.

I recently had my second baby and unlike my first I wanted to have a lactation consultant home…read morevisit as soon as baby arrived. I have PCOS and had a low supply and tongue tie with my first and wanted to get baby checked out right away so we could do what we needed to help milk production. Rosemary was amazing and came right away and helped me navigate all the things related to breastfeeding and feeding my baby. I felt heard and very well cared for in those beginning days when you are so vulnerable. We had a follow up today and she reassured me that I'm doing everything and heading in the right direction. She was really there to listen to what I had to say and my concerns and gave the advice that I needed to feel confident and keep moving forward. So thankful for Rosemary and Bridgetown baby for the much needed support.

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.

There are numerous issues with Centerpoint, and I'd advise anyone who needs impartial and properly…read moreprepared documents to find anyone else. Ms. Brown isn't terribly impartial, and she isn't particularly knowledgeable about current family law, which will backfire for someone. Additionally, I was charged twice for some services, and the paperwork that was prepared was completely useless in court. Lots of money wasted. Find a legal technician or just get a proper lawyer. Mediation, especially at Centerpoint, isn't worth the time or money.

The worst ever and all this is for the women to get what she wants just like in court. Our court…read moresystem is so far up the women's butt in everything it's really sad. It makes dads not want to be involved at all. And after all this the women ended up moving to Idaho after judge Vanderwood in Vancouver wa let her move despite the kids living here their whole lives and no family at all there. it has plagued the kids since and they are still screwed up from it presently.

We just started the intro to Waldorf class with our 18 month old and it seems like the perfect way…read moreto figure out how to establish a daily rhythm while learning about Waldorf philosophy in a relaxed environment. Small size classes in the cutest little house, cozy and inviting way to bond with your kid and introduce other children the same size.

Gnome's Home is a parent and child education program that offers classes in music, song,…read morestorytelling, yoga, language and parenting in the Waldorf tradition. It's an extension of the long-standing Heart in Hand Preschool, which is the WECAN certified Waldorf preschool co-located on the same property. Our family spent three years with Heart in Hand so we got to know the programs and Ms. Yvonne very well. We couldn't recommend her more highly and the Gnome's Home program is a great outgrowth and addition to the preschool. Highly recommended for anyone who thinks hand-crafted children are worth the effort!

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.

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.

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.

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 review is for Sheryl, who came to my home as a postpartum doula…read more What a disappointing experience! This was my second time having a doula and Sheryl was a last-minute fill in. When we talked on the phone, I explained that my baby was a preemie with high needs that was to eat on a set schedule, and the first doula had success carrying her around in a sling as my baby needed that constant human contact. Sheryl arrived and said she would not be carrying my baby, that my baby needed to learn to sleep a certain way, so she took my baby's cradle from my bedroom (I'm a single mom in a small apartment) and put it in the living room. Well, being suddenly in a new environment and alone upset my baby so I listened to my baby crying much of the night and Sheryl walking to/from the kitchen and living room to tend to her (my bedroom is between the two). When I couldn't sleep and came into the living room, Sheryl seemed exasperated that my baby needed to be held so much. Sheryl also took liberties with my baby's feeding schedule -- set by a nutritionist because my baby was not gaining weight properly. Needless to say, my baby and I didn't get much rest and I felt bad for my baby for the care she received. To pay a small fortune ($230) for this type of service is frustrating, and when I brought this to Sheryl's attention, she dismissed my concerns, saying this is "typical for a fill in doula". Overall, Sheryl showed no interest in the needs of my child nor me so I do not recommend Family Doula Tree.

Can't say enough about this wonderful service of encouragement and support! I purchased a package…read morefor my nephew and his fiancee' as their first child was born. Our Family Tree Doula has been amazing, and given this sweet young family an extra boost of confidence and peace as they begin their journey as a family. From help with the birth plan, to lactation guidance, and any other information they have needed help with, this has been a wonderful resource. A Big Thank you to Family Tree Doula Service! Linda, Eagle Creek, OR