So disappointed. I…read morecalled earlier today to get information on a toddler group that started today mainly to find out if they had space. The lady I spoke with me confirmed they had space available. She also confirmed the information on the website which showed I could purchase one, four or the full 12 sessions. I asked her if we should take our toddler with us and she said to find a babysitter. Upon hanging up, I read more on the website and noticed it mentioned that the toddler is a part of it so I called back again. The same lady proceeded to apologizing for giving me the wrong information and yes to take our toddler. She also mentioned she only worked the afternoons as if that is an excuse to not know about the offerings of her workplace. I should have noticed the red flag. Anyways, I decided let's give this place a try. I asked my husband to leave work early, got my daughter all excited about a "new place" we would visit, pumped milk for my newborn and took a 30+ minute drive to this place. When I arrived the same lady, yet again, proceeded to apologize again saying I could not attend the session because I would have to pay for all 12 classes up front. I think my face showed the shock because she said she would talk to one of the therapists to see if we could attend. She came back and basically told us to leave but I'm sorry. It took so much for us to make it there to be treated that way. The right thing would have been to honor what their website offers especially after one of their employees confirmed it and said for us to go over. To the owner, train your staff and fix your website. For being a child-based business you failed at making my daughter feel welcomed. We left there with her feeling rejected and sad after she saw other kids but telling her we couldn't stay.

I love Lina at The Nest. She really understand what children need from their parents and how to…read morehelp parents understand and meet their children needs. I have sent several families to Lina and I hear nothing but great things. I also love the groups she offers. I first heard of Lina from a friend of mine who had just had a baby and I am so glad she introduced us.

I'm so grateful I had Inara Arauz as my doula for my son's birth! She made a great difference in my…read morelabor experience. From early on, she offered thoughtful guidance on exercises, breathing techniques, and what to expect throughout the birthing process, which helped me feel more prepared and less overwhelmed. We were all impressed by her knowledge of the birthing process, babies, and how confidently she guided me along the way. When it came time for labor, her support was exactly what I needed. She helped me work through contractions, kept me grounded with my breathing, and created a calm, reassuring environment. Her care feels truly personal, and it's clear she's passionate about what she does. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for an amazing doula!

I had a truly wonderful experience with my doulas from MotheRetreat! Inara was my birth doula and…read moremy goodness, she made the labor and delivery experience so empowering, calm, and structured (words I never thought I would use to describe that day!). She helped me prepare for the stages of labor and made a world of a difference with her expertise, physical interventions, and presence. I also had the pleasure of working with Daria and Diana - they were both my postpartum doulas that worked with us overnight for the first 4 weeks after my son was born. They felt like family from the beginning, so much that I cried when our time working together came to a close. They provided such gentle care and warmth to my baby boy and always gave us great insight and advice. I felt like I was really in the best hands with all of their care, I can't thank this team enough!

Crystal Academy is an incredible school that truly understands and supports children on the…read morespectrum. From the very first tour, the warmth and compassion I felt from the founder and staff gave me so much confidence, and working closely with my son's teachers with daily updates and genuine care has been everything I hoped for. My 11-year-old loves it here, and as a parent, having speech and occupational therapy on site along with community events and real-life experiences makes life easier and more meaningful for our family. I couldn't be happier and highly recommend this school.

In this journey, there is a lot of ups and downs, a lot of unknowns. But in these 8 years, I have…read morecome to know the beauty in having faith despite the odds and the beauty in witnessing miralous milestones. These milestones are a culmination of blood, sweat, tears, and unrelenting belief in a boy and his capacity to overcome his fears. Mary Palacio-Pike and David Pike founded Crystal Academy in 2009, after their son David was diagnosed with Autism. They had a vision to create a special needs private school, in response to the lack of local public facilities that provide education for children on the spectrum. Within those walls in Crystal Academy lies a village of support where everyday there are acts of love performed. Everybody from the founders, teachers, therapists, admin staff, are supportive, kind, and professional. Every student has an individualized learning plan which is specially tailored to each child's needs. In addition, it is a therapy center offering speech therapy, occupational therapy, music therapy, and ABA. The collaboration between the therapies, is the key to success. My son has achieved a lot since he started at Crystal Academy and I know will continue to exceed all expectations, with the loving support of the staff at Crystal Academy.

The progress my son has made in Spanish has been amazing. His confidence has grown tremendously,…read moreand he's now excelling in his school lessons with excellent grades. We couldn't be happier with the tutoring experience.

Our son had wonderful experience at Step by Step Language. At first he was struggling at school…read morelearning a Spanish but Step by Step provided him with different learning techniques to capture his attention and make learning a new language fun! The staff is so loving and patient and most importantly they apply positive reinforcements throughout the sessions. We highly recommend their tutoring services.

It's difficult to sum into words the positive difference this place has made into our lives. This…read moremay be a little long but please read on. My husband and I came to TGP just for information on hospital birth and ended up being blessed in so many ways by the employees there. After meeting and becoming informed by Michelle, one of the owners, we decided to hire a doula in order to have assistance during the birth of our first baby. Their doula services come at different prices in order to ensure that everyone from varying financial backgrounds can have access to this vital service. Our doula, Florencia, was a rock for us during the birth. She kept me focused and ensured that I got the birth that I wanted for baby and me. All the doula services come with access to three very informative classes. Take advantage of these and their very knowledgeable team! We learned so much and met other families going through this experience. It was wonderful. I can't say enough and express how grateful I am to these ladies. They made the community real for me when I didn't think it possible. I had arranged to have the two female doctors at the practice I used be available to assist my birth. The day I went into labor, my doctor and her backup became unavailable. Leaving me to their male doctor who had been particularly unkind to me at previous visits. I was a wreck laboring thinking he would be at the delivery. My doula contacted the owners at TGP and they made magic happen. Through their help I was seen and had my baby delivered at the hospital by an amazing midwife. My situation may not be common but their assistance was amazing and made the community of women empowering child birth real to me. It goes without saying my husband and I couldn't be more grateful for their services. Our little baby boy was born healthy, naturally, and drug free this past May.

I first came across the gathering place in august of 2013. I was looking for a place to donate some…read moreof my extra breastmilk. I walked in on a tuesday afternoon it was quiet and as soon as you walked in you could smell that someone was baking something delicious maybe cookies or pastries, im not sure now. But the smell really reflected how the beautifully quaint it was inside. It felt like i was coming home. Once inside I was greeted by Tamara. (On of the owners) who asked if i needed assistance i explained about my interest in milk donation and she handed me a pamphlet she explained to me how the process works and what i needed to do in order to get in contact with the milk bank to get screened. She could tell i was curious about this place so she proceeded to tell me about the many wonderful classes and services that are offered and invited me to their play group. I was a bit shy so i didn't go. I did how ever get in contact with the milk bank and started preparing my bags to be dropped off. About a month later i came back this time i met grethel and michelle they were very surprised and happy to see the milk i brought and they both saw i was having a hard time carrying my then 18lb 4 month old in the car seat so they took me to their store pea pod essential (which resides inside of the gathering place) and there.... At that very moment i fell in love with Babywearing. Since then i have attended classes, group discussions, events, and even hired michelle as a doula with my second pregnancy. (Very successful VBAC) i couldn't begin to say how happy i am that i have found this place. It has truly been my support system and positive influence in my life. I recommend this place to everyone who is looking for a more natural and sustainable way of life for their growing families.