I participated in the TummyTalk and BabyTalk sessions with Vanessa and absolutely loved this group!…read moreI am so grateful to have had this resource while going through my pregnancy and becoming a first-time mom. I really enjoyed the weekly topics and appreciated the way Vanessa facilitated the group setting. I really looked forward to our weekly get-togethers and highly recommend this class to all parents.

It's been more than a year since our classes with Vanessa ended, and I still find myself using many…read moreof the skills I learned. I really liked Vanessa's approach to parenting. She allowed our group to share any recent concerns, and often followed up the next week with more suggestions for solutions. I felt Vanessa was coming from a supportive place, and she was never judgmental. There was always room for different styles of parenting, and she did a great job tailoring her advice to us as individuals. I also appreciated that dads were allowed as many groups I looked into were mommy and me, and not necessarily open to dads as well. We also had a great opportunity to experience the Westwood Presbyterian school, see their teachers in action, and spend time with their director, Sophie, who rocks. Even if you're not considering Westwood Pres as a preschool, I would definitely recommend Vanessa and BabyTalk for you and your little one.

I've had multiple babies and done these clases each time. They're so wonderful for mom and baby! I…read morecan't imagine getting through the first year without these amazing teachers and supportive moms.

We did parents and me here and loved it! Highly recommend! The teacher is lovely and we met a great…read moregroup of parents!

I stayed at Zette for two weeks right after giving birth to my son Hayes this past February, and…read morehonestly it was one of the best decisions I made for my recovery. I had a c-section and was really struggling to rest in the hospital, so coming here felt like such a relief. The food alone was worth it. Every single meal felt like it was made with a recovering mom in mind -- flavorful, nourishing, but not heavy or overly seasoned. Seaweed soup (a staple in Korean postpartum culture) was part of almost every meal, and I truly felt the difference it made in how I was healing. The nursing staff was incredible. There's a 24/7 rotating team, and I got to know each one of them. They cared for Hayes overnight so I could actually sleep and recover with peace of mind, helped me with breastfeeding, and even did breast massages to prevent clogged ducts. As a first-time mom who had no idea what she was doing, having that level of expert, attentive care was everything. When it was time to leave, I got genuinely emotional -- I was so grateful to each of them for taking care of us during such a tender, hard time. My husband was also able to stay some nights (we're local to LA), which made the whole experience feel less scary and more like something we were navigating together. The staff even taught us how to bathe Hayes before we left! A huge thank you to Eunice, the director, who made the whole process seamless from start to finish. If you're considering a postpartum center, I can't recommend Zette enough.

Zette was probably one of the best decisions we made after the birth of our baby. We stayed at…read moreZette for 2 weeks but I wish we stayed longer. The staff was amazing, all of the nurses are super caring, knowledgeable and always willing to help at any time 24/7. The manager Eunice was a great host, she treated us like family. They make sure your baby is ready for their doctors' visits, they dress the baby and prep a bag with formula, bibs, and diapers. The food was delicious and nutritious. They bring you food to your room if you don't want to eat in the common area. We felt so comfortable running errands or sleeping to recover from the birth because we knew our baby was being cared for. The center is super clean and it gets a cleaning twice a week. Note that the stay and meals are for the mother but the dad can sleep overnight and/or get meals as well for a very reasonable fee. The staff mostly speaks Korean but I was able to easily communicate using a translation app. Overall a great experience at a very reasonable price. We would do it again in a heartbeat if we were having another baby. Thank you Eunice, the nurses and the rest of the staff.

Wow! Natalie is the baby whisperer! I took my baby girl to private group lessons for a number of…read moresessions and each time we learned new skills to help her development. I was bummed when I returned to work and could no longer attend the sessions. Each one was extremely helpful and Natalie was always insightful and tailored in her advice and assistance. My daughter really blossomed following our use of Natalie's thoughtful recommendations. I highly recommend sessions with this calming and natural teacher.

My daughter, husband & I have worked with Natalie for over 6 months and I have found each session…read moreto be just delightful! She is able to quickly asses & teach us just the right style of touch & interaction to support our daughter as she learns to explore her world. Our sessions (both in group & private lessons) have been wholistic, therapeutic & rejuvenating. They inspire me as a parent. She helps me see my baby and support her through her developing/growing body so I can be better attuned to her needs. We have used the Child'Space methods of touch and vocal exercises to improve our communication & bonding with our child in her pre-movement and beginning crawling/walking stages with great success. It has been wonderful to learn new methods of interacting with our child and I am very thankful to have studied with Natalie.

I had my first (free trial) of parentcirkle today and was blessed to be coached by Arielle Nobile…read more First of all, keep in mind that I found out my garage was flooded (due to a washing machine issue) five minutes prior to my session. Also I'm 7.5 months pregnant, super hormonal, and at work while all of this is happening. I signed up for the multi- tasking class- talk about stars aligning. It was such an incredible experience. I was a neurotic mess for a couple minutes during the intro of the call, but after a few deep, guided breaths by Arielle, I found myself shutting off the world (and pressing the "ignore" button on my cell as the nanny/husband/plumber tried to call me). I could go on and on about my session in particular, but instead I will share why I will be signing up for membership into this amazing experience. 1. It makes you feel less alone. You can fill in the blank as to what your issue/challenge/experience is, and you can count on connecting with others going through the same thing or get advice on what helped them overcome it. 2. Its a place to find resources- Arielle suggested some great reads and a guided meditation app which I will certainly look into. I'm one of those people who likes suggestions, buys things based on amazon reviews, trusts friends who have tried things first etc., etc. 3. Safe place to vent- it's like talking to your friend, but better because there is no fear of any form of judgement and is focused on YOU! 4. Reminds you of the importance of taking care of yourself, and (almost) more importantly, remembering not to feel guilty along the way. I loved my first class and look forward to meeting new coaches and parents within this supportive Group!

I recently participated in 2 of our sessions and wanted to relay my positive experience. It may be…read moretoo short for a blog but feel free to add. Maybe you can use it as a Testimonial: It's so refreshing to be able to take an hour out of my busy day to have adult conversation. I love my children dearly but I alos need to have meaningful tlaks with other lik-minded individuals. Thank heavens for Parentcirkle! It's a platform that allows me to express myself and receive great life-tips from others, without leaving my house and while still wearing my casual clothes. Recently, I participated in the sessions "Coping with Stress" and "Sleep Deprived Parents." Both sessions provided applicable tips and steps to help with stress management and sleep deprivation. These sessions have helped me mentally and make me feel that I'm just a normal parent who is experiencing the same challenges as other parents. Parentcirkle truly does help to heal the healers. Even if it's just an hour a week, Parentcirkle is an amazing platform for me to meet other parents and just be myself.

If you are having a baby, you need Babygroup! Donna has been an indispensable resource on my…read morejourney as a new mother, and the friends I have met through Babygroup still talk on a daily basis. Donna provides advice and comfort in an incredibly supportive and nonjudgmental way, and offers wonderful insight no matter your child's age. This is one of the best gifts you can give yourself as a new mother. I fully credit Donna's classes and in-person playgroups as one of the major reasons both my daughter and I are thriving.

In becoming a mother, I tried to prepare myself by reading every book on babies and parenting that…read moreI could. However, I soon found that with several topics (such as breastfeeding and sleep), there were so many different strategies that I became more conflicted/confused the more I read. Joining Donna's group at 3 months was such a godsend. In her group, I was able to have a detailed conversation about any issue I was having. I then always received a succinct strategy that was tailored to my child. And the advice just works! Most recently she outlined the steps for weaning my now 2 year old off of his pacifier, and it went as smoothly as she had promised. Donna anticipates upcoming milestones and struggles. And she will send emails with detailed information and instructional videos to explain what issues may be on the horizon and how to address them. It is also amazing to connect with the other mothers in the group. I started with a group when all of our children were around 3 months old, and now, 2 years later, our group till texts each other on our Whatsapp chat every day. It has been so therapeutic to have a safe space where I can air my struggles without judgement and where I can receive the support and validation of women facing the same obstacles. I am a huge fan of the current zoom format because I can join wherever I am regardless of what I am doing. Between the LA traffic and work, I would not have been able to join as reliably if not for this virtual platform. Donna has given me confidence as a parent. She has made me a better parent than I could have been struggling on my own. I really cannot say enough about the group. I highly recommend it for any new mother!

My wife and I have been attending with our son for about 2 years and we absolutely LOVE IT. Gia is…read morethe ABSOLUTELY BEST and Elsa is awesome with the kids (and fluent in English and Spanish!) We love Gia and dread the day we won't be able to go anymore because our kid will "age-out". We have been raving about this place to every young parent or parent-to-be we meet.

I completed a series with my son of parent and me classes and had a really positive experience. Our…read moreguide, Denise, was so lovely and really fostered an environment that was welcoming for all of us and our little ones. It is a great way to meet other local families, for little ones to socialize, and discuss topics specific to motherhood and more broadly parenthood as dads are welcome too! I also did a few mommy and me yoga classes I enjoyed as well. Community places like this are so important and I'm glad I found this place!

Renee was an amazing guide over our first birth experience. She provided a wealth of knowledge and…read moreput us at ease during our preparatory meetings. Any questions we had that she didn't have answers to she would thoroughly research and give us research-base answers. My wife and I could not have asked for a better advocate and sounding board while at the hospital. She helped us weigh our options when unexpected complications came up during the birthing process. Renee stayed by my wife's side the whole way through, providing constant positive affirmations and help all through the night. We are so incredibly grateful for her guidance and cannot recommend her highly enough!