HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR PARENTS-TO-BE!!! I'm in my third trimester and was looking for an Infant CPR…read moreClass in the DMV area. I called and spoke to Carolyn (the owner) who was super personable and reassuring. In fact Momease was recommended by my OB at GWU/MFA -- Carolyn knew my doctor too. The online booking was seamless and communication (via email/text) was on point. My husband enjoyed the class and the instructor was excellent. The facility was clean and conveniently located. We were very pleased with our experience and would HIGHLY recommend Momease!

Thru recommendation, We signed up the whole weekend class with Carolyn on Friday and Saturday (…read morechildbirth) , Linda and Vanessa on Sunday ( CPR + Infant care) I'm so glad that I signed up the class. Carolyn has the best teaching styles. The class is fun, interactive and informative. I learned so much from the class than just google information online or books. Carolyn makes sure your partner and you retain the knowledge and she genuinely is trying to help. She is very thoughtful and professional, I totally recommend them to any expecting mom! We are definitely feeling more comfortable to childbirth than before

Faith and the NOVA team are truly first rate…read more Expertise is on pace with any doc we spoke to. The guidance and peace of mind was priceless. We cannot recommend them enough. Easily the best money we've spent in regards to the birth process. Joslyn has been a huge help with the baby at night and treats him like her own. She has offered expertise and little hacks here and there that have made a huge difference for us in getting acclimated as new parents (hello pace feeding). we only wish there were more of her! We feel so blessed to have found NOVA and confidently recommend them to anyone, even though we would selfishly like it if we could keep them for ourselves. God Bless!

How do you even begin to write a review for someone who has truly changed your life? I can't…read morerecommend Lauren and NOVA Birth Partners enough and feel incredibly grateful that she chose to take me on as a client. After having a C-section with my first birth, I knew I wanted a doula for my second pregnancy. My first birth had felt like something that just happened to me, and this time, I wanted a different experience. When I went past my due date, Lauren gave me the reassurance and confidence I desperately needed. When I felt hopeless, she gave me hope. Her recommendations and introduction to Faith were invaluable in helping me go into labor. She held space for me to make my own decisions. She had the confidence and experience I needed as I prepared for a VBAC. During labor, she helped me move through different positions to encourage my baby's descent. She provided hands-on support and, when I needed it, tough love. I couldn't have asked for a better person to be there in the moments after the most empowering experience of my life. I am beyond grateful for Lauren. Without her support, I know I would have ended up with a repeat C-section. She helped me take back my birth, and for that, I will always be thankful.

My three girl friends and I decided to take time out for ourselves and attend an art class, with…read moreMetamorphosis Art and Enrichment Center when their offering included adult classes. What a fabulous experience! Armed with easels, paint, and given individualized attention, our crew was treated Royally. If I had young children, I would be heading with them, to Selena's studio experience today! She brought self esteem high, boosted confidence, and was so instrumental in showing burgeoning talent off that one of our party is now hooked on a hobby she would never have tried out had it not been for that first art lesson! I highly recommend this program

We had my daughter's fifth birthday at Metamorphosis Art Center, and I highly recommend it! Selena,…read morethe owner, was easy to work with and helped me plan this event with 10 kids. Selena & another instructor Jean gave a great art lesson and guided the children to create their own tape art creations. The kids produced such amazing pieces on large canvases, perfect for Father's Day. The Center was clean, and the kids had their own easels, paints & materials. They even let me bring a princess, Rapunzel. They helped with everything, and even let us stay a little later. The parents who attended my party really liked that this was an educational party, unlike the regular chuck E cheese parties we normally attend. It was actually comparable in price as well. I would definitely consider taking my daughter to art classes here as well.

The womb room is amazing!! They offer so many classes for before baby or after. I took advantage of…read morethe free virtual prenatal yoga classes, pregnancy support group and baby and me yoga. Yoga is so fun to connect with my baby and also other moms. Plus Amanda is a great instructor! Some of their other classes are on the pricey side is the only thing but it's such a great resource for moms! Also their location can be a bit tricky to find but the main door is off Keswick Rd (and is stroller friendly). Walk in past the dress shop and bare to the right. There's a big parking lot in the back.

This review is is for the doula services and support groups (becoming a mom and breastfeeding)…read more I like that the becoming a mom group has a rotation of doulas who lead the group each week. That way you end up inadvertently meeting the different doulas. We went with Cara. She has a ton of experience and super chill vibe. Our hospital was not allowing extra visitors due to COVID so we signed up for a virtual doula service. She met with us a few times before the birth to review questions, birth plan, and provide support. She was also available via email for random questions that came up in between. The day of my labor I reached out to her as needed and she guided me through some of the decisions we had to make. Her support made it so that I could better advocate for myself and my baby during my labor. She was 100% supportive of all my decisions and in the end I ended up having a beautiful and quick birth. I am so happy we got a doula and recommend it to anyone no matter what type of brith you are planning on having. I found the groups to be more helpful towards the beginning of my pregnancy, especially as it was a time that COVID was just ramping up. The only issue is that the people in group vary from week to week. I think it would be nice to be able to connect with the same group from week to week so there is some continuity.

Kim takes a very gentle, respectful, and breastfeeding friendly approach to helping the whole…read morefamily get better sleep while nurturing attachment and connection.

Kim is amazing! My son is sleeping through the night through responsive parenting approaches. She's…read morean incredible resource. I can't recommend her enough.

Just gave a shout out for the Alexandria location Preschool Play! My daughter loves her class…read morethere.

I learned new skills and approaches to parenting my son that had a positive impact on my parenting…read moreand on our relationship and communication improved.

I was really sad to see the negative review from 2012 as that is not at all my experience with PEP…read more I see she's based in Baltimore and PEP is based in Kensington, so I have to wonder if she's actually attended PEP programming vs a free intro or talk at a PTA kind of thing. And, it would be hard to implement one or two PEP ideas if there are bigger relationship issues at hand. You'd need the core courses at PEP to tackle those challenges, definitely not a talk here and there. My experience over the course of the last 10 years taking classes with PEP has been excellent. The philosophies and tools that I learned there have been invaluable in raising my now 19, 16 and 12 year old boys. My 16 year old actually told me this year that he was glad we were his parents. When I asked why he said he's hearing the craziness his friends are dealing with and he's so grateful he doesn't have the same issues...and I thought, thank you PEP! The organization has expanded to online programming and recently won awards for the Master Classes. I took both Master Classes and enjoyed them. That said, I love the in person interaction and comradery of the in-person classes, especially the multi-week ones where the group can practice new skills and come back together to share their mis-steps and their successes. PEP makes parenting make sense and gives highly effective tools to understand our kids behavior and to parent with love and respect. Highly recommend!

Better Together Family Therapy is the go to place for all of your mental health therapy needs…read more Robin is knowledgeable and has hired an amazing team of therapists that can provide individual or family therapy. Robin is great at helping determine what time of therapy is most needed and then matching the client with the right therapist. I highly recommend Better Together Family Therapy.

Better Together Family Therapy is my go to for compassionate creative and comprehensive mental…read morehealth care for children and their families. When my own practice is full or a family needs services that I can't provide, Better Together is my first stop!

Amazing camps this summer. My daughter is having the greatest time at Musical Theater Camp. Ms…read more Jenny is amazing. Kids are learning choreography, songs, as well as designing costumes and creating a set. Cannot wait for Their mini performance Friday!

DDC Family: When…read morewe joined the studio 6 years ago, I had no idea that competition dance was in my daughter's future. DDC has been a positive experience for Madison and myself. Madison has learned life skills such as teamwork, time management, and cooperation. But the biggest lesson is that great accomplishments come with practice, more practice, and persistence!! Madison had a huge smile every time she walked proudly into the studio to dance. She found a friendly welcoming place to dance and fond memories during the weekend competitions. Madison has grown to love the art of dance but I have, as her mother, developed a deeper sense of respect for dancers and the sacrifices that families make to support their children. DDC dancers and parents have amazed me every day! I applaud the instructors for their dedication, commitment, and patience that they have shown towards the children and especially towards Madison throughout the years! I know that any dancer who joins DDC's Showgroup will grow to be confident, graceful, poised, and skilled. Wishing you all the best for the future and thank you for enriching Madison's love for DANCE! Madison has been truly blessed.