Where do I even start! I signed up for the Second Time Mom Class even though this was my third…read morebaby. And honestly, I felt a little silly registering, assuming I'd "been there, done that." I could not have been more wrong. I was completely blown away by how much I learned, used, and genuinely needed. Each week brought in a different expert, and the range of knowledge was incredible. Everything from marriage and relationship tips to improve the flow of your household, to managing toddler behavior, baby and toddler sleep, even a professional that helped me identify diastasis recti. There was something valuable in every single session, no matter how many kids you already have at home. And then there's the community you build. Having a weekly group of intelligent, supportive women to lean on during one of the most overwhelming seasons of life was invaluable. Its the kind of thing you don't know you need until you experience it. Becca, our group leader and the owner, made all the difference in our group. She's warm, incredibly knowledgeable, and clearly has an amazing network of resources, because every week felt exactly like what we needed. Highly, highly recommend to every mom, no matter how many babies you've already had. Thank you Becca and NMS Team! Appreciate you all so much.

Do yourself a favor and sign up for new moms school. It was the best decision I've made for myself…read moreand my newborn. The classes were really great and I met some really wonderful moms that were so supportive. I highly recommend new moms school!!

I just completed the 8-week class a month ago and I am glad I took the initiative to sign-up. From…read morethe start, I spoke with Haley (very knowledgeable) about my particular situation to determine if the classes would benefit and they did. My daughter is 4 1/2 and I wish I would have discovered her classes earlier. I really enjoyed the group discussions with other parents along with applying the info. and skills learned with the parenting of my daughter. My suggestion is that if you are not sure if the class meets your needs/goals is to reach-out to Haley.

My husband and I took Hayley's parenting class through The New Mom School. We are so glad we…read moredecided to take it. She put our minds at ease and opened our minds to a world of empathetic parenting. Her classes are a mix of therapy and education, but feel very personal and open. We took the class via zoom, which I thought might be a bit impersonal, but not at all; we could 100% feel her warmth and understanding through the virtual medium. I'm sure it's even better in person. Thank you, Hayley!

I didn't know where to start in searching for a doula, and I'm so glad I came across this marching…read moreservice. It was an easy and quick process that helped me find a doula with some pretty specific preferences I had in mind. They gave me several great options and matched me with my doula who I absolutely love!

The Doulas of Orange County is a wonderful service that helped my wife and me out tremendously in…read moreour search for a birth doula. With so many doulas available, it was overwhelming knowing where to start our search. Doulas of Orange County simplified everything by first gathering a list of what we wanted and matching us with the perfect doulas who aligned with our vision and our budget. The process was easy to understand, and they consistently informed us every step along the way to keep us in the loop. Thank you, Doulas of Orange County!

Ty and Linda have truly​ changed our family for the better! This is my 3rd time taking Parenting…read moreFrom The Heart, and I will be back! I always knew I didn't want to parent the same way I was parented. I had an idea of the relationship I wanted to have with my child but didn't have the tools to actually make that relationship happen, until this class! My world has shifted (for the better) and I am constantly growing because of Parenting From The Heart. All of the communication tools you learn within​ the class work for ALL relationships, not just the relationship with your children. These tools will make you a better spouse, child, co-parent, co-worker, boss, whatever role you have within your life, it will transform that relationship. I also believe it is never too early OR too late to take this class. Thank you Ty and Linda for creating this class and I can NOT wait to read your book when it comes out​ in May 2019! You have already changed the lives of so many and your book will truly​ make a positive impact on the world.

Great info on parenting that I would never had now if I had not taken the class. My life with my…read morechildren is totally changed for the better. I 100% recommend them.

I didn't know what to expect, but i was looking for a coach to deal with my public speaking…read moreanxiety. I'm deathly afraid of speaking in front of people.. I don't know what it is about it. Maybe in my head everyone is so judgemental.. Anyways, Dr. Vo helped calmed my nerves and taught me steps to overcome my fears. After looking more into her programs it seems like she specialize with people who have social disorders... But this doesn't mean she can't help you if you don't have mental/social disorders. If you're feeling down or feel like you have anxiety she can help. I recall she mentioned she has groups sessions to help people learn how to interact and interject themselves with people naturally. The moment I walked into her office I felt really comfortable. She never makes you feel rushed and she takes her time to explain things. She leaves a lasting impressing and I'm very glad I went to go see her. Go see Lucy Vo, trust me you won't regret it!

I saw Violet for a little over a year for grief and anxiety. This was my first experience with…read moreCBT/talk therapy. I wasn't sure what to expect, but Violet was a perfect match. She's patient, compassionate, makes you feel heard, and will suggest resources if you're not sure what to discuss that week, or if you'd like to do research on your own. I started my sessions wondering if I'd feel "normal" again, and ended them knowing that Violet provided me the tools to heal.

We first went to Brittany when our baby was 3-4 months old due to feeding issues and oral ties. She…read morewalked us through the process of release and post release care. She has been with us and our baby every step of the way including bodywork and tensions/side preferences. She is so patient and knowledgeable with all the tools to help our baby through milestones and progressions. Our boy also has a blast playing with all her toys and rolling around in her office.

Britney is incredible! We were blessed to meet her through New Mom School where she identified my…read morebaby's flat spot on her head. We ended up going to her clinic to seek advice for the flat spot and feeding issues. Each session was incredibly informative! She taught us how to do a swaddle with a bolster to help improve my baby's head shape, gave us pointers on breast feeding techniques, identified my baby's tongue/lip/cheek ties impacting her latch, and strategies to help with rolling and tension release. After her guidance with one session we were immediately seeing improvements! I couldn't be happier to endorse Wayz to Play for your family! Because of Britney I was able to avoid having to put a helmet on my baby, and felt empowered to continue breast feeding when so many other specialists told me to consider quitting. She's amazing with babies and was super comforting to me as a new parent. Thank you so much!

I signed up for Daddy Boot Camp thinking the more knowledge I could get under my belt before our…read morelittle one arrived, the better. Most of the baby-prepping material out there (books, magazines, apps, websites) are geared towards the Moms-to-be. So when a friend recommended something for Dads taught by Dads, I was intrigued. And I wasn't let down. The format - a bunch of dudes talking in a room, basically - is so simple and so helpful. We had one overall moderator, about 20+ Dads-to-be, and another 4 or 5 new Dads with their babies. We talked about our concerns, listened to suggestions, and interacted with the babies when possible. For someone who'd rarely been around infants, it was a great opportunity for me to really get past any fears I had. Even got to change a few diapers during the course of class, which once our little one arrived, prepared me better than any other class my wife and I had taken at the hospital. Have already recommended the class to friends and would absolutely encourage other Dads-to-be to attend. It's such a simple concept yet it was so immensely helpful.

Would I recommend this to A LOT of expecting fathers? Yes…read more My wife and I are in social circles where there are plenty of little ones around so we have some kid/baby experience. In addition we have done a lot of research to prepare for this new phase, making this class a bit redundant. I would recommend this class to you if: - You are uneasy holding a small/newborn baby. - If you have never heard that breastfeeding does not simply happen, but takes sustained effort. - You have never changed a diaper. THE CLASS COVERS WAY MORE THAN THOSE TOPICS, however, I feel the answers to those questions are good indicators as to whether or not you are a good candidate. I went to the one at Mission Hospital, so others will have different facilitators. The problem with a class full of expecting fathers with almost no baby experience (the target demographic) is that the broaching of a topic of serious consequence will happen. For example, the facilitator went on a 5-10 minute tangent extolling the virtues of the epidural. I know for a fact that a majority of the expecting fathers left that room feeling like their wives would need an epidural and that it, practically, would not be an option. To be clear, I have no problem with epidurals. I just feel that if you are going to sell anything to a group that is eager to learn (sponge), said group needs to know at the very least there are pros & cons. Here are a couple of tips if you are planning on going: 1. Take a few minutes to write down a couple of specific questions you'd like answered as there is some Q&A time. 2. Obviously you are going in looking to learn from fathers with more experience than you, however, please remember you need to do your own research, even if it backs up what they say. I will say that I picked up a few little practical tips and perspectives and it is nice to be in a 'men only' scenario where any question goes. Finally, I take one star out because of the lack of details on the epidural tangent and also because the class went about 15 minutes late.

Such a great group for moms who want to meet other moms. It has been a joy attending the sessions…read more The instructor, Ashley is so inclusive and leads great discussions, but she also let's us be candid with each other and allows the conversation to evolve organically. The larger Mama Bear Community has been extremely welcoming and keeps the sense of community going strong even after the classes are completed. I like that there are often experts invited to answer questions or give advice and they are selected based on what each group is most interested in learning! If you're a mom looking for mommy-and-me groups, stop looking and join up.

I joined this group when I was on maternity leave this fall, and I would encourage anyone - whether…read moreplanning to stay at home or going back to work - to consider joining this group. It really helped me bond with my baby and I loved meeting other moms with babies in the same age range who I can still hang out with. This was my second baby, and I had tried a mom group with my first that was fine. I wanted something different and more personal this time around, something more focused on relationships that were authentic and real. I don't want the makeup and show that some moms put on - I wanted people who would keep it real, and Ashley did a great job of fostering this kind of environment. I also really enjoyed the speakers that Ashley brought in. Even though this wasn't my first time around the baby block, I still learned things every week. I would strongly recommend this group to anyone with a baby or a toddler.