I tell every expecting and new mama that I talk to that they NEED to join The Wright Mommy and Me Classes! This was the absolute best thing that I did for myself as I transitioned to motherhood! These classes not only give you a "handbook" of sorts to navigated every twist and turn of the first year, but also an incredible support group of welcoming, accepting and loving new mamas to go through it with! Without a doubt, JOIN THIS GROUP! You won't be sorry! Also, Heather is AMAZING! And despite having to move to Zoom classes, it is still totally worth it! I'm so grateful for the support and guidance that this group provides every single week. read more

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

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

I looked forward to the group every Wednesday and I feel like everything I have learned is so beneficial, along with the connections I was able to make with the other moms. Just knowing others are going through the same thing was so amazing, and having Caren as our leader was just the best. Caren created a safe space for us to share, the good and the challenging, and I always felt comfortable and supported in the group by her and the other Moms. I cannot recommend this group enough to others, especially first time moms during the times of COVID. read more

Very helpful and thoughtful people who talk about a variety of subjects for new parents

A great community of moms & babies within 3 months of your baby's birthday. The topics are timely and the community with other moms is great. read more

If I was staying in LA, I would have joined the in-person session with Wright Mommy in a heartbeat! Caren is amazing as well as the class content and the other mamas. Everything was perfect. I am very sad to go. It was an awesome experience! read more

Dr. Jane Rosen led our groups this past year. Let me start by saying she knows everything about everything that happens to parents and babies during their first year! Her uplifting spirit gave our classes enthusiasm and her humor made us laugh even with the little sleep we were all getting during these challenging times. My husband, my baby and I attended each Saturday morning and we were eager to take our concerns to share with her and the other families and to find a supportive extended family to share with, and laugh and even cry with! Dr. Jane is undoubtably the best teacher and psychologist for this group. We wish she was teaching 1-2 year old groups so we can continue, but we will be calling and keeping in touch with her privately. She is SIMPLY AWESOME and we are so blessed to have had her support and love during our first baby's year and during our first year as parents!! Would have been lost without her. I recommend her 100% and say you'd miss out not to join her groups!!! Thank you DR. JANE OF ALL TRADES! read more

Seriously best mommy & me!! Caren was so welcoming and has a calming nature that is so helpful coming into the room as a new mom. She comes in with no judgement on any of us and is so open to how all of us decide to parent, which allowed me to feel so comfortable to share on what's really going on or how I'm doing something. If anything I just wish I found this class sooner! So grateful for this mommy & me program! read more

I've enjoyed my time at Wright both in person and on Zoom (given the unfortunate COVID circumstances). Caren is thoughtful, helpful and responsive to the moms' needs. I know this isn't an easy task since we haven't seen each other in person for a few months, so I appreciate it all the more. I definitely look forward to each session as a nice resource for information and a chance to connect with and hear from the other moms. It's really valuable to have a safe space to share how it has been during these uncertain times (pandemic AND new motherhood). I recommend the program for any new moms out there who could use support, which I think is all of us! read more

I read reviews for mom & me classes trying to figure out of the cost would be worth it, if it would be cheesy, if the advice would be modern, and if I would enjoy it. I went for it and joined a group via The Wright and I'm so glad I did; it was the best thing I did for myself postpartum. I thought the class had a nice blend of facilitating relationships between the moms and dispensing knowledge about a variety of baby topics. The nutrition advice was up to date with the latest research, there was a lack of judgement about personal choices, and it was really informative. Plus, the other moms were really cool and kind, and we all get together regularly outside the class. Hopefully this encourages another new mom to join! read more

I joined the Wright Mommy and Me class when my daughter was a little over 5 months old until she "graduated" at a year old. The first year of motherhood would have been so much more difficult if I had not joined the class. I met some amazing mommies that I still keep in touch with now and see in person for play dates. The classes were informative, and it was nice to speak with other mommies that were going through the exact same thing as I was. The class leaders check in with the moms to see if there are any topics that we want to discuss. Highly recommended for first time moms! read more

Having such a fun and supportive group to bond with every week for my baby's first year has been invaluable. Heather was a wonderful teacher who was always open to answering any questions we had. Her expertise and genuine fondness for our babies was amazing. We made lasting friendships that I am so grateful for. read more

I had such a wonderful experience with this Mommy and Me group. The leader, Caren Gitlin, was so knowledgable, kind, patient and helpful. I really feel lucky to have landed in her group. And the other new moms I met were so lovely! We've all stayed in touch and having their support through these tough few months of motherhood has been the best. I was initially hesitant about joining a group, but I'm so glad I did! I highly recommend this Mommy and Me group! read more

As a first time mom, I was looking to join community of moms where I felt comfortable asking questions and learning about my baby's development. I found that, and more at The Wright Mommy. I felt an immediate bond with the other mommies, and communicate with them regularly. Caren, our group leader, is extremely knowledgeable and informative, while always being sensitive and warm. I'm so grateful I found this group! read more

Join this Mommy and Me class right now - seriously! I am so glad I decided to join a mummy and me class and I'm so thankful it was this one. I was new to LA and had just had a baby and had no idea what the heck I was doing but coming here each week, making friends and being guided by Julie through all the highs and lows of motherhood has been a godsend. Thank you Julie!! You cover all the hot topics here, sleep, feeding, mindful parenting, spouses, feeling supported, making sure you set aside 'me' time - it's all here and it's offered in a supportive and judgment free zone! read more

As a new mother, I was so delighted when a friend told me about Julie's class. It's hard to describe what it was like in words, but I truly don't know how I would have survived that first year without the guidance and support from the group. She truly cares about all the babies and is such a great listener and nurturer. Though there were some things I didn't do exactly as she encouraged (in the middle of the night I would let my son nurse until he fell asleep, which she didn't recommend), I am so grateful it all worked out. And my son began sleeping through the night at 4.5/5 months which was key for my sanity. I think her methods are gentle and effective and she is just a warm and positive woman to be around! read more

Julie Wright and her Mommy and Me class was a formative experience for me - I am a better parent because of it. I joined her group when my (now five year old) son was four months old. I entered as an anxious new parent unsure of everything I was doing and without a mom friend I could call on - I was the first of my friends to have a baby. The class was an immediate relief and resource. Julie put us all at ease and helped us to connect. I made great friendships there, which turned into dinners and playdates. She helped us navigate nursing challenges, sleep issues, solid foods, developmental milestones, more sleep issues and more sleep issues. My son was a difficult sleeper, and Julie coached me through it during the class and in private sessions. I recently moved to the San Diego area and have been hunting for something similar to Julie's classes to attend with my six month old twin daughters. Unfortunately, nothing holds a candle to her classes. If you're in the LA area, I highly recommend you join. read more

Attending wright mommy and me class was the best decision I made as a new mom ,I had many questions that I didn't have the right answer to. Jen helped me to find the best answer with her extensive knowledge, patience & friendliness. All classes were planed to cover critical topics that every mom should be aware of. Jen created a very safe and playful environment for the babies to enjoy their time and play. I highly recommend the Wright mommy and me . read more

Not only was this class immeasurably helpful as we navigated the new world of parenting, it was truly a relief to know we had access to a knowledgeable resource every week (Jane is amazing and still a very dear friend), and comforting to hear first-hand that other parents had similar or different questions and concerns. You were certain you were not alone in figuring it all out! We still get together with the parents from our class and my daughter is 6! They will be lifelong friends. read more

We loved the Wright Mommy and Me! It was such a fun and supportive group and Heather was an amazing group leader! We learned so much and my baby and I had so much fun every week. Highly recommend!!!! read more

SOOO glad I found this mommy & me group. I have made so many friends with parents that I can relate to and my daughter and i LOVE going to the classes. Dr. Jane Rosen led our group this past year and she is extremely knowledgeable and personable. I tried another parenting ground before finding the wright mommy and me and i couldn't relate to the parents and the teacher seemed way too "my way or the highway, you are wrong!". Jane gives advice and provides studies and direction but never tells a parent they are wrong for doing things a certain way. At the end of the day we all parent differently and so long as the child is safe, happy, and healthy no one should judge another parent. My group is supportive and reliable and I even feel comfortable reaching out to Jane or other parents in the group for advise, or even play dates! We don't all make every class, life happens! so Jane makes sure we are all provided with the class material before each class so even if you do miss a class you can read up about what was missed (and dont worry its never TOO much to read because life with a little one, lets be honest, none of us have time to sit and read a book anymore). The information every week was extremely useful and especially as my daughter got older she had a blast playing with the other kids and it was fun to see the same group of kids grow up together. I recommend the wright mommy and me to ALL new parents. I live in easy hollywood and it is absolutely worth the drive to santa monica every week! read more

I am so happy that my daughter and I found this mommy group. The mamas are really wonderful, and the group leader is very loving and knowledgable. I love the topic discussions, as well as the cute songs, and extra time to socialize and get to know other mamas and babies. Thank you for holding such a safe and warm space for us all. It truly is such a gift to go to this group every week! read more

Found this mommy and me class through Yelp. Turned out I really lucked out. Met and have become really great friends with some amazing mommies. Julie really cares about her class and has really given such great advice to me as a first time mom. I really recommend signing up for this class. You will meet some great ladies along the way, plus your baby will have so many new and fabulous friends. Julie is the best and sweetest teacher to have. read more

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I was able to take Caren's class for 8 months. We started pre-covid and it was so great meeting other moms with babies the same age and getting information and advice from Caren. Once everything shut down Caren started doing our classes over zoom. It was so wonderful having a safe space to ask questions and get advice while still getting all the babies together. The sessions were invaluable during the first year and the mom group we have created has been life-saving. I highly recommend! read more

Dr. Jane Rosen is so knowledgeable, patient and caring. As a new mom, I was very lucky to have as a mentor the past year. The Wright Mommy and Me group is one of the best mommy and me group. I spoke to Julie Wright a few times. She is very sweet and knowledgeable. The class environment is very clean, friendly staff and fun for babies. One of the things that worked very well is that they offer classes on Saturdays (Mommy, Daddy and me) & I work Mon - Thurs so it was perfect for me and you can go with your husband. read more

It was around the 2nd month of having given birth where I was going nuts about not knowing what I was doing as a first time mom and experiencing some mild postpartum depression. Once I met Jane and the other families my anxiety about being a mommy started to slowly go away. Jane was so comforting and answered all my questions, and I had many, and it was such a welcoming and warm environment. No judgements and a lot of validation! I live in downtown la and was always excited to go drive to the west side on an early Sunday morning. I miss this class and I miss Jane! Luckily are group bonded so well that we continue to meet once a month! read more

I moved here recently to settle down with my husband and we had a baby girl. It's challenging to be first time parents and it's even more challenging to start from a totally new place. I don't have much support from friends or families because it's a new place for me, so I felt lonely and isolated. When my baby was 4 months I started to search for classes like Mommy and Me, and I am so glad I found this Mommy and Me Group. It lights my life here! This a group class focused more on helping moms and guiding moms to raise their baby through the first year. Topics include balancing your life with baby, teething, solid food, sleep training, language development, preschool selection... etc. The class is super helpful and the instructors are very caring and supportive. It made me feel relaxed and more confident. More important is you get the chance to meet other moms and you know you are not alone! I do believe those friendships will last for a life time! BTW, my class is in Sherman Oaks location, and instructor Julia Kantor is awesome!! There are some highlights for the class: 1) the scale and size of the class. Usually it around 7-15 pairs of mom and baby, which means the class is still very active but you won't feel too crowded. 2) the baby's age difference is a maximum of 2-3 months, which keeps all the moms focused on the same topics. 3)This group is focused more on what mom's needs are rather than having all the attention on the babies while they play - which is different from every other class. I really appreciate that aspect of the class. read more

This was a life-saver the first year after my daughter was born! This helped me in so many ways, including: *Teaching me how to sleep train in a natural way that has helped my daughter have great sleeping habits for the rest of her life. *Helped me to find a great network of moms in similar shoes as me. Julie helped to foster a great community. Overall, each week I looked forward to her classes. I learned something new every time. read more

My son and I started Mommy & Me when he was six months old and it was an incredible experience for us. Being around other babies helped my son socialize and learn new skills while being around the other moms made me feel less isolated and gave me the opportunity to discuss new experiences as a mom and get feedback and support. I absolutely recommend them for any mom! read more

I've been doing the Wright Mommy and Me classes since my daughter was about 4 months old (pre-COVID) and she's 11 months right now (post-COVID). Even though our group is no longer able to get together in person, I still find tremendous benefit in the classes. The content is solid and the course leaders are really great and responsive to our needs during these strange times. Honestly, there are some benefits with the virtual classes. I can still attend even when my daughter is napping (previously I would have to wake her up to drive to the class or show up late), easily feed her from her high chair, and even fold one of the many loads of baby laundry she generates. It's just great to be in regular contact with moms who know exactly what you're going through because they're going through the same thing. read more

If you, like myself, questioned everything you are and were doing in raising your baby- Julie Wright is here to help! She's so amazing at guiding you through mommy hood and beyond with you and your little one(s). I couldn't have felt as successful at parenting without Wright Mommy and Me! read more

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One of the best parenting decisions I made is to join the Wright Mommy and Me group. This group has the perfect mix of entertainment for the babies and focus on real life issues for parents. Each weeks discussion topic was relevant and plenty of time was allotted for moms to bring in their own questions and concerns about whatever is going on with their child at the time. Never any "mom-shaming" or teaching only one way of parenting or doing things. The moms in the group were amazing and we still keep in touch after our Mommy and Me Graduation. All the moms and Heather, our leader were super supportive and it was so nice to hear that all the moms are really going through the same thing and have the same issues and concerns when it comes to raising our little ones. Wright Mommy and Me truly aims to inform and educate moms to be more confident parents in a safe and nurturing environment. I would highly recommend. read more

This was the best decision I made!! Not only were the classes packed filled with information but even after we stopped going I continued to get the best emails from our instructor. The support from the other mamas was an extra added bonus!! Thanks so much Lyndsey! read more

There's a really steep learning curve when you become a new mom, but The Wright Mommy and Me classes made the transition so much easier. I truly feel so fortunate to have found this Mommy and Me group and would give it 10 stars if I could. Julie Wright is an expert on child development and, as someone with a graduate degree in social developmental psychology, I was so impressed with her balanced, warm, and developmentally-appropriate approach to all things child care. In particular, Julie literally wrote the book on baby sleep ("The Happy Sleeper"). Having her expert advice when you're sleep deprived is a godsend. Aside from the moms' returning to work, my group stayed together from the time our babies were four months old until they were toddlers. I was the first of my friends to have a baby, so making mom friends who helped each other through the ups and downs of hormones, breastfeeding issues, and sleepless nights was invaluable. The leaders create an environment where the moms feel supported and the babies have fun; my daughter would get so excited every time we went to class. The babies in my group have turned into some of the most even-tempered, sociable toddlers I know, no doubt thanks to the knowledge imparted on us moms by the Wright Mommy and Me. read more

After trying a few other local Mommy and Me groups, I was lucky enough to have a friend recommend The Wright Mommy and Me. I joined when my daughter was 6 months old and I am so glad that I did. The classes are engaging and helpful, but not judgmental. Heather is a wonderful group leader, both in person and on Zoom. Even when we had to switch to online classes, my daughter and I still look forward to the meeting every week. It has been a wonderful way to stay connected with moms and navigate this new experience of parenting during a pandemic. The topics are thoughtful and relevant, and I know I can always bring up questions or challenges and get practical advice. I only wish I had joined sooner! read more

This class has been my savior as a first time mom. We live in age where there's almost "too much information" out there for parents and caretakers. I personally was getting overwhelmed with conflicting information on anything raging from whether to give your child vitamin supplements , how much tummy time each day to give him and best approaches to sleep training. In the end this class has become my ONE go to advice place and I have just stopped reading books and internet articles. Before every class our teacher sends us hand outs on the weeks topics via email and all of the information we have received has been incredibly helpful. I myself go to the Bini Birth Center in Sherman Oaks, and our teacher Lindsay is such a delight. We start of each class by singing and I have learned songs that already have become my 7 month old son's daily favorites. All my knowledge about sleep training (another area I was struggling with figuring out what approach to take) has come from Julie Wright's insightful articles shared in these mommy & me classes. Julie's balanced approach for sleep training in her book "the happy sleeper" has provided for a healthy happy medium between " attachment parenting and the more harsh CIO sleep training methods. Teaching us about the soothing ladder and sleep wave for example have become so key to my understanding of babies' sleep needs that I have been sharing her techniques with my friends in Greece, who have babies but aren't so lucky to have " mommy and me classes' in their cities. Julie, if you are reading this, there's a hole in the market for you in Greece ;- ) I love that each week us mommies have this special time to " check in with each other" and that there's always an opportunity to ask questions on any topic that comes mind. I am a worrier at heart and I always leave this class feeling more re-assured that I AM doing a good job. The best part is of this class is the wonderful network of friends I have made since starting last October. I will be signing up for my 4th semester in a few weeks and feel so incredibly lucky to have met this great support group of fellow mommies who I hope will remain my friends for life. My class is every Monday morning and I honestly can say that I look forward to starting my week this way- Never have Mondays been a day to look forward to - now they are! read more

I began classes at the Wright Mommy and Me when my daughter was 6 months old and we have loved our experience. Lindsay Anderson has been such an amazing support and is effortless in creating a warm, calm and accepting atmosphere. She brings her natural insight and wisdom and an incredible amount of knowledge to each meeting. Being a new mom can be terrifying and wonderful all at the same time and I always felt that my group was a supportive and safe place to discuss my thoughts and feelings, and to ask questions. I met some wonderful moms, which has led to play dates with babies and mom-dates without them! I have learned so much and feel grateful to have found my group!! read more

The Wright Mommy & Me classes helped me so much during the first year of my son's life. As a first time mom, I had no clue on many aspects of parenting. The classes covered many topics from methods on feeding your child, encouraging sleep, and the development of your child. Not only did the classes help me learn about my baby and every developmental milestone, I was able to connect and relate with other moms with babies in close age as mine. read more

Such a wonderful Mommy & Me class!! Julie is so sweet and informative! She provides you with the tools to become a knowledgeable and informed parent, all based on the current research. Her love for your baby shines through at every class and you can see that the babies love her as well. Her other instructors are just as great. This Mommy & Me class is a must! read more