Mathnasium has been a godsend…read more My stepson was a solid "B" 7th grade math student. We wanted him to do better to prepare for STEM coursework in High School and beyond. My stepson's improvement was quick and has been consistent. He was moved into accelerated math program in the 8th grade and in our local High School. He is achieving mid 90s on his tests against the accelerated curriculum. Mathnasium of Mamaroneck has been a big part of his journey. His math success has increased his confidence in other coursework and he is a completely different caliber of student. We highly recommend Mathnasium and their local Mamaroneck team. They have been an outstanding partner!

Bella, at Mathnasium in Mamaroneck is amazing!!! My daughter is in Math Honors because of the…read moreamazing staff at Mathnasium.

We recently had our daughter's birthday party with Kim and her team at the Brooklyn Robot Foundry…read morein Larchmont. We had such a great experience, highly recommend! Kim and her assistants handled a party of 20 second graders with ease, they were fully engaged and challenged. It was so great to see the kids problem solve, learning why and how their robots were working, and how to fix them. They went from quietly and diligently building and decorating, to having so much fun racing and battling their creations. Kim is a natural teacher, and has a wonderful talent of making events fun and creative. She is clearly passionate about what she's teaching, and very organized and punctual. Everything was perfectly planned out and timed-completely stress free for the party host! The activities are designed to teach the kids to safely use real tools, as well as how and why things work. I could see the kids starting build their confidence in their problem solving abilities, while still having space to be creative and silly with their creations. We are thrilled to have had such a fun and different party. So grateful to Kim and her wonderful staff!

From the owner: Serving lower Westchester, Brooklyn Robot Foundry offers STEAM (science, technology, engineering,…read morearts, math) classes for children, and sometimes adults. The goal of the Robot Foundry is to share the fun of STEAM learning with children and inspire them to explore, problem-solve, and use their imaginations. We do this by offering fun, creative, screen-free and educational classes, parties, camps and field trips to children 2-11 years old. Our signature designs and building methods allow children to build on their own, resulting not only in a cool robot but also in increased confidence. (Children 2-5 years old are required to build with an adult, but do much of it on their own!) We encourage creativity and independent thinking from all of our builders. We provide the guidelines for each day’s robots, but the final design is up to the student. We offer a variety of programs, ranging in commitment from a single class to an entire semester. We are a fully mobile business. We bring the fun to your school, home, scout troop or location of your choice.

Be aware that this doula is a skilled businesswoman who, to my great surprise, mastered the use of…read moreGoogle Ads & SEO to ensure that only positive reviews are visible online: including removing mine. As a result, you'll find only 5-stars & no critical feedback. Note that my review is detailed & same as an email I sent her (& I am not seeking any money back from her). Amazingly, she clearly knows how to manage her online reputation so that less favorable reviews are never posted!!! Below is my objective review, and I hope that others searching for a doula can have a more complete perspective. The decision is, of course, yours, but my intention is to share my experience and hopefully help the next woman on her journey. 1. Insufficient Assistance During Labor Contractions A primary factor in our decision to hire you was your promise to use hands-on methods to help me cope with contraction pain. During our initial meeting, you spoke about techniques like targeted pressure, helping me shift positions, and providing spoken instructions for visualization or meditation--all common strategies for labor discomfort. Unfortunately, when labor began, none of these were actually used. Instead, you played a looped recording on your phone that simply repeated, "You are doing great," while you stood by without actively participating. The only direct support provided was a foot massage, which I appreciated, but it fell short of the comprehensive care you described when we hired you. When I specifically requested verbal coaching to get through contractions, I was met only with the same phrase from your recording, rather than tailored encouragement. This left me feeling alone during a very difficult time. My husband ended up stepping in to offer the emotional and mental support we had counted on you for. He reminded me of the coping techniques we had practiced--like picturing contractions as waves--and helped me stay focused. While his help was invaluable, it was not supposed to be his responsibility; we had engaged your services for this very reason. 2. Unmet Commitments About Hospital Timing - Another major reason we selected you was your assurance that you would help us remain at home as long as possible before heading to the hospital, and guide us on when to make that transition. During our interview, my husband specifically asked how you would determine the right time to leave for the hospital. You confidently stated that, while you couldn't check dilation yourself, you would teach me how to assess it--a skill we thought would help us stick to our birth plan. However, when labor started and my husband asked for your guidance on self-assessing dilation, you admitted you didn't know how to help with this. This directly contradicted what you had previously promised. Additionally, when some fluid began leaking during labor and we asked if this meant my water had broken--a question we expected an experienced doula to answer--you simply responded, "I don't know." To add to our frustration, you repeatedly urged us to go to the hospital much earlier than necessary--at least two to three hours too soon, as it turned out. If my husband hadn't insisted on waiting, we would have arrived far earlier than needed, going against our birth plan and the very reason we hired you. 3. Lack of Advocacy in the Hospital - At the hospital, we anticipated that you would advocate for us and help ensure our birth plan for a natural delivery was respected, free from unnecessary interventions. Unfortunately, this support was absent. You remained passive and did not assist us in our interactions with the medical staff. To objectively assess your involvement, we even asked hospital staff for their perspective on your role; they confirmed our feelings, commenting that you "weren't very hands-on." This feedback only reinforced our disappointment. 4. Disappointing Postpartum Visit - the postpartum visit failed to meet our expectations. Unlike other doulas who offer helpful services such as massages or practical advice during follow-up, your visit felt unproductive. You simply asked how I was feeling, without providing any meaningful support or guidance. I found myself having to come up with questions just to make the visit worthwhile. This was not the level of care or service we expected from a professional doula. 5. Regret Over Financial Commitment - Both my husband and I feel that the $3,800 we paid for your services was not justified, given the lack of meaningful support throughout the process. From labor at home to delivery in the hospital and postpartum care, your involvement did not meet even the basic standards we anticipated. We trusted your assurances during our initial meetings, but were left disappointed by the reality of what was provided. Final Thoughts: Joyce did not meet the expectations she set, leaving us disappointed and unsupported at every stage: from labor at home to the hospital and postpartum care.

From the owner: I am a Birth Ambassador. A seasoned birth doula of over 11 years and 360+ births…read more What does that mean? It means that I will walk with you through the "new" land of pregnancy, labor, birth and postpartum. I will provide you with information and education where needed. I will advocate and translate along the way. I will be diplomatic with your care providers and nurses. ​ I've lived in many different countries of the world and know how to respect and adapt to people's traditions and cultures. I am calm, reliable, knowledgeable, warm and above all I am passionate about birth. I love squishy babies and love caring for mamas and families. ​ "Your birth has the potential to be profoundly transformative in your life. It is the right of every person to have the birth that they desire and to make choices that are best for themselves, their baby, and their family."

We recently held my daughter's 3rd birthday at creative corner. It was perfect. We had about 16…read moretoddlers and they were engaged and happy the entire time. Fran and her team were great. They were attentive to the kids and let them work at their own pace. Eliana did awesome face-painting throughout. Parents needs to help the toddlers with their work but the kids really got into the projects themselves. It's not a huge place but 16 toddlers, parents and a few family members fit comfortably. It was a hot day and the A/C was perfect. I often leave birthday parties sweating.

Creative Corner is a wonderful place in Larchmont Village. If you just need a short (1-2 hours?)…read morebreak from your kid(s), but don't have a sitter or don't want to stick them in childcare at the gym, Creative Corner is like a welcome hug! I have three children, ages 10,7 and 4. While they did enjoy it when they were younger, I no longer drop off my 10 & 7yr olds because art projects are not an interest of theirs right now. However, I do have friends whose older daughters take classes at CC, and not only do they create beautiful work, but many of the classes focus on a certain artist or genre, so the kids learn as well. My 4 yr old loves to visit during "drop in hours" to do arts and crafts. In my opinion, the $20 is very reasonable (in this town) for my time alone, a snack, and best of all, my child having fun and creating something that makes her feel proud. We have hosted preschool classroom gatherings (on random days off), and Fran, the owner, has always been more than willing to book her space for us even at the last minute and without a deposit (a rarity). Fran is a kind hearted person who runs CC because it is clear she has a vested interest in teaching the arts to kids. She is busy, with her business and kids of her own, but I've never found her rude or unresponsive.

Twenty one years ago, I discovered LMA. How very lucky we were! Claudia made an incredible…read moreimpression on me, from her self confidence, to her undeniable warmth. Thus began a journey of musical education for our kids, and friendship for me, that remains the same as it was since then. Although they are now 22 and 18, she and I joke about how, in Kindermusik, they both reached for her, wanting to sit on her lap. Then, as they got older, they began other kinds of lessons, which provided them with a fantastic musical education. Because of Steve and Claudia, and their very friendly support staff, everything always runs smoothly. The instructors are accomplished musicians as well, which always made the whole experience a very complete one. We recently went to the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, to see another one of their concerts. Steve and Claudia performed so beautifully, accompanied by two other very talented musicians. It was great, as it always is. Sometimes I feel wistful for the days when LMA was a part of our weekly schedule. But as the years have gone by, the kids have grown up, but my friendship with Claudia remains, and I will continue to cherish this.

Excellent costumer service! Samie was super helpful. I'm so impressed…read more My child took 2 lessons here so far and he loved it. Highly recommended