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Deepen your bond with your child while gaining practical tools for everyday parenting. Our expert-led workshops empower caregivers with insights rooted in attachment science—making parenting feel more intuitive, connected, and fulfilling. When children experience a secure bond with even one trusted adult, they are more likely to thrive emotionally…

“Why is my child pulling away?” If you’ve asked this, you are not alone. Our parent workshop explores attachment styles and how to stay close while giving your middle schooler space to grow. “Secure attachment during adolescence is associated with greater emotional regulation, stronger peer relationship, and lower levels of anxiety and depression…

Parenting isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s layered, dynamic, and deeply emotional. These workshops offer practical, age-aware strategies to help you foster emotional intelligence at home, whether you're parenting toddlers or teens. Through powerful tools like breathwork, somatic exercises, attachment theory, and story-based learning, you’ll build a…

Welcome to the Brilliant Births Community! Through pregnancy and beyond, Brilliant Births is the place for the person you are and the parent you're becoming. We also have 9 years of 5-star reviews on Yelp and Google!  Birth Education Coming Up in August: HypnoBirthing is a birthing method that uses an evidence-based curriculum, self-…

New Baby? Did you know-  Around two-thirds of parents experience a significant decrease in relationship satisfaction with their co-parent or partner in the first three years following the birth of a child? It’s no secret that becoming a parent puts a strain on our time, resources, and relationships, all the while leading to profound changes…

'Chime Postpartum' is a 9 week in-person group and support program for moms in Oakland in a lovely, clean living room space with french doors that lead out to a garden area on Grand Avenue near Lake Merritt and is for mamas/parents and their babies who are 6 months or younger.  It is held on Mondays from 10-12 with this next…

Are you the parent of a teen or young adult challenged by mental illness?  Have you spent years caring for your challenging child and feel like you have neglected yourself? Parents in these situations often feel years have been taken away; marriages break up; friendships and family relationships can suffer. If this describes your situation, please…

What do all mothers want?  Time to think and the space to genuinely connect with other women who understand the endless juggle and hustle. What do all  mothers need?  Care and the space to feel, reconnect, belong and remember who they are. Homecoming is where that happens. Enrollment is now open. We start October 19th. WHAT:…

New To Homeschooling? Overwhelmed? Don’t Know Where To Start? Want To Fix That? Join me for Homeschool 101, a FREE Intro to Homeschooling Workshop on Zoom (ongoing dates) in concert with the Homeschool Association of California (HSC.org), hosted by me, Jamie Heston, a veteran homeschooler, homeschool community leader, homeschool consultant,…

Join us for a 7-week support circle for LGBTQI+ parents and caregivers of babies ages 0-6 months facilitated by Meg Elliott Each group meets weekly with the facilitator with the option of a second weekly unfacilitated outing. Each 2-hour session offers a safe space to share, go deep and build meaningful connections as you navigate the tender first…

A FREE Workshop to help you move From Silent to Singing Are you one of those folks who says,“I’m afraid that I can’t sing in tune.”“My family tells me, please don’t sing!”“I don’t want anyone to hear me – I think I sound terrible!” It doesn’t have to be this way! You can learn to sing well, you just need to know how. In 60 minutes I’ll…

Support Group For Mothers is offering New Moms Groups for First Time and Second/Third Time Moms starting in July & August New Six Week Groups Starting: July 8th  August 5th Join other new moms and babies in an opportunity for immediate and long term support and connection  In these very challenging times we need community and support…

Now enrolling for Pikler/RIE®-style parent-infant play groups starting in May! Led by early childhood professional, Shannon Foster, these observation-based play groups invite parents to take a step back and witness the natural unfolding of their infant's gross motor development and early social relationships. We’ll also explore the value of…

Twins by the Bay is a non-profit support group for families with multiples (twins, triplets, etc.) in the East Bay. Our mission is to educate, support, and assist parents in the raising of multiple-birth children. We offer support meetings for all East Bay new and expecting parents of multiples; no club membership required!  Upcoming New/Expectant…

Is your child often really sweet and loving, but their own preferences and goals are at the top of their priority list – and pleasing you is not their main priority? Is every day a battle? Does your child resist you when you ask them to do something like turn off screens or complete basic tasks? Does this resistance show up as…

Eat, learn, and connect: In this 6 week support group, come and share a nourishing meal with other new parents. Learn from an IBCLC about replenish yourself holistically, using nutrients, hormones, connection with others, and information on going back to work. For nursing parents and their under 1 year olds. Dates: 6 week series, Wednesday lunches…