We have been working with Donovan over the entire summer with our 13 year old son. School over the…read morepast several years were getting more and more difficult to the point of failing. It wasn't about his ability but more about his belief, his habits and his owning his success and future. Over the past three months we have seen an unbelievable transformation to the point he has started this 2015 school year making straight "A"s as well as having teachers write him notes tell them they are proud of him and he is setting a great example for the rest of the class! PROUD DAD! We know its only been a few months and we have much work ahead to make sure these changes are permanent and give my son the best chance of success and happiness in life; but I will say this: I have always attempted to solve my family's problems on my own and some times I have done well. But setting aside my pride and inviting a professional like Donovan in to give third party perspective as well as sound guidance and ideas has totally began the transformation for my son! THANKS COACH D!

From the owner: I specialize in helping teens create a plan for a fulfilling future…read more I didn't get this right after college like the other 80% who also get career choice wrong. Getting it right and finding my true calling, plus 20 years working with teens and families uniquely qualifies me to support the next generation. I created the Teen Takeoff program to help kids thrive in high school, leave the nest and land a fulfilling future. Whether young adults are focused on dealing with the present or focused on the future they will get expert support. Just like it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a trusted team to empower a thriving teen. Consider adding Coach Donovan to your teen's team!

5 stars is not enough for Julianne, I recommend 10/5!…read more Julianne truly is the best person for the job title "doula", I could tell she was qualified from the first day I met her, during one of her birthing classes. What I didn't know is that she would become more like the mother figure I didn't know I needed. I had a complicated and hard pregnancy and she came with the right words and always the right care. She taught me how to grieve the loss of a baby, and how to be in the moment with the blessing of my baby that I did get to bring home! She came to the NICU multiple times after baby was born to bring us food, bind my belly(for comfort after delivery), and she even talked to one of the nurses for me when I didn't have the words to myself! She came to my home after we were discharged from hospital to help with breastfeeding, and emotional support. She is truly like no other- and she even turned my husband into a doula loving guy as well! Not sure if I could deliver another baby without her, she gave support months after we delivered, and connected me with other mamas in the same situation

I truly cannot say enough about our experience with Julianne. From the prenatal period, to labor,…read moreto postpartum Julianne has been such a friend, confidant, support, and absolute top notch professional. To anyone that is debating having a doula, you could not pay enough money in the world for what you will receive from Julianne. She not only made sure I had everything I needed, but also my husband and my son. Our whole pregnancy, labor, and beyond was and continues to be brighter and stronger ever since Julianne walked into our lives.

It's astounding to me that no one has written a review before for this amazing class and service. I…read morebooked a spot for my husband and I in one of the classes. As the Saturday approached I thought of ALL of the other things I had to do and had a bit of remorse for booking. I actually talked to another mom about this in the class, who said the exact same way. (Both of us thought: I have so much else to do, what can someone say over these four hours, my husband is going to be so annoyed, etc. etc.) WRONG, WRONG, WRONG. Taking this class - learning the tips of how to talk to your child, things to say, how to say them, what to do when you're not sure if something is inappropriate, what is appropriate (between kids, for example), what do it if something is inappropriate, how to prevent sexual abuse with your children and in your community - is worth a million bucks and a million hours. Feather KNOWS her stuff - she's worked in this field for decades. She presents the material in an organized, logical, professional manner and gives you next steps that are concrete for preventing abuse in your family. Her examples are to the point, and not needless triggering. The fact that parents to be take a "how to install a car seat" class while pregnant, but not this type of class when exactly that the predators are hoping for and what often allows offenders to be successful at offending. PREVENT, SPEAK UP, BE AWARE, EDUCATE, EMPOWER your community, your self and family, and most important - YOUR CHILD! Prevention begins at birth!

As a parent, I have spent many hours pouring over books and websites on the best methods and ideas…read moreto help my children feel loved and to reach their full potential. As an advocate and founder of a non-profit foundation for the protection of children from sexual abuse, I have spent even more time researching and funding initiatives to stop childhood sexual abuse. My husband and I thought we knew everything we needed to know to keep our 3 children safe. That is until we attended a Parenting Safe Children workshop. Our minds were blown by the information we received at this workshop that not only enabled us to help recognize and respond to abuse but, most importantly, how we as parents can cultivate a relationship with our child and their caregivers/teachers/coaches that will keep them off limits to predators. I have since hosted 3 Parenting Safe Children workshops and encouraged every member of our family and friends to attend this workshop as it is THE. MOST. VALUABLE. parenting information we have ever been exposed to.

Bolder Birth and Baby Doula Services is the right choice to make at such an important time in your…read morelife. Jill is a kind souls who has such a welcoming energy you are instantly at ease with her! I contacted her very late in my pregnancy and we couldn't meet more than twice before my birth but she felt like family comforting me in my time of need. My birth was the most ideal moment, I got so much more than the photographer I set out to find. Words can't explain how amazing Jill was! She had everything so well prepared and thought out. I could write a novel about her details! Such a wonderful addition to such an intimate experience. I highly recommend her service!

From the owner: Congratulations parents! The journey to your child's birth is one that you will never forget. The…read moresupport of another woman during birth is an ancient tradition, it's importance often forgotten with the emergence of technology. Present day doula's however, are trained in the delicate balance between the technology of today and the secrets of our wise woman ancestors. Every woman deserves this support and to have access to the tools that will make birth a more positive experience. Hiring a doula results in shorter labors with fewer complications. Families tend to have shorter hospital stays, less complications, and breastfeed more easily. A doula can support the whole family and is beneficial for any kind of birth plan from cesarean to home birth. There is a wide range of birth services in the Longmont and Boulder area; it's so important to find the right person for you. Call or email for a face to face interview to discuss your birth preferences.

Cindy is a wonderful guide and support. She has a wealth of knowledge and is extremely good at…read moregiving parents hope for a brighter future and happier family life. I highly recommend her Calm & Connected course. The group experience was a reassuring, safe and comforting environment. Cindy did an excellent job of balancing our needs, teaching, leading us and moving us forward through the insightful material.

Cindy is a brilliant teacher and coach. I had taken her PTS "Calm and Connected" workshop as a…read moreparent who was struggling with two children with ADHD. I recently completed her PTS Coaching and feel extremely confident and knowledgable to present this very informative and user friendly program in my community. Cindy's constant support and feedback has allowed me to provide parents with concrete strategies, tools and knowledge that can change chaos into calm. I can't stress it enough how Cindy has helped change my family life! She is "real and realistic", I am so incredibly grateful to her.