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I used TLC several times since 2001 and only stopped because my child was too old (13th birthday)....
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I used TLC several times since 2001 and only stopped because my child was too old (13th birthday). My child is developmentally disabled, and this staff was absolutely competent to care for her in all ways. She still asks to go to TLC whenever she doesn't feel well - AJ and the others made her very comfortable and safe.
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I got three massages while I was pregnant.
One at a salon/spa on Queen Anne, one at Habitude,...
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I got three massages while I was pregnant.
One at a salon/spa on Queen Anne, one at Habitude, and one at Gracewinds. Gracewinds was by FAR the best experience. The staff there go through special training in prenatal massage (unlike at other spas where they just seemed to slightly alter a regular massage). Anyway, I was so relaxed and blissed after my massage at Gracewinds, I literally had to count my money 5 times before paying. I was so out of it. It was heavenly. I only wish I hadn't wasted my two previous massages on places that weren't nearly so great at catering to the needs of my swelling body.
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The co-op preschool experience is a wonderful way to get a head start on being involved in your...
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The co-op preschool experience is a wonderful way to get a head start on being involved in your children’s activities. North City Co-Op is parent run, which is what makes it so great! My two girls and I attend the evening class (18 mos.-3 years) which is very convenient for my family. There is also a morning playgroup for younger babies/toddlers, and classes for the slightly older children as well. If you are looking for a playgroup for your younger toddler, or a fun daytime activity for your pre-school age children, I highly recommend checking it out!
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Gymboree
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Preschools
Seattle,
Washington 98105
(206) 522-2045
i've become a big fan of the gymboree play classes offered at sandpoint/magnuson park. and even...
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i've become a big fan of the gymboree play classes offered at sandpoint/magnuson park. and even though i'm frustrated that my daughter is crawling out of her crib before she is 2 years old, she is doing it perfectly without a single thud or bang and she has stuck the landing every time. all of these skills i attribute to the time she has spent at gymboree classes climbing, jumping, balancing, falling, bouncing, rolling, sliding, swinging, hanging and having fun. most of the classes are in the mornings with some evening and weekend classes as well. they last 45 minutes and have some elements that repeat from week to week like song and bubble time. kids love hearing the bells to come to the circle for bubbles and seem to really love the anticipation. music and art classes are offered here as well. for the summer they are offering a 2 for the price of 1 deal where your child can either take 2 classes (eg. one play and one art) a week or you can enroll 2 siblings.
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Imagination Toys
Category:
Preschools
1815 N 45 St
Seattle,
Washington 98103
(206) 547-2356
Imagination Toys has shelves brimming with toys for all ages. I always head there when I have a...
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Imagination Toys has shelves brimming with toys for all ages. I always head there when I have a kid's birthday party coming up because I can always find something that I know will be well loved and played with. No junk toys here! The selection is predominantly "educational" and geared towards playing with imagination. The age range for the toys starts with tiny babies and goes on up from there. You can find games, books, stuffed animals, dress up clothes, puzzles, Playmobil figurines, art supplies, and so much more than would be possible to list here. You can also find cards to go along with any toys you would be buying as gifts. The really great thing about Imagination toys is the staff. You will always be greeted by a friendly face willing to help if you need direction throughout the store or in selecting an item. Kids at heart themselves, the staff make this toy store a fun place to buy toys. And you are supporting a local, independent business, what could be better!
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I had a really wonderful experience with my doula, Alissa Wehrman. Her site...
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I had a really wonderful experience with my doula, Alissa Wehrman. Her site is
http://sunbirth.org/. She has a calm, quiet demeanor. She is a careful
listener and observer, and she is very intuitive. From discussions with us
before the birth, from observing me during labor, and I'm sure from her previous
experiences, she undertood well what I needed. She seemed to know when to talk
to me and how, and when to be silently present. At times I felt her presense
and support and at times I forgot she was there, and either way it was what I
needed at that point. The one time she was a little off it was very minor - I
wanted a steady pressing hand on my back, rather than being rubbed - and she
adapted smoothly.
She also takes photos during labor and birth with your camera.
I used her post-partum services, too, and found her very helpful with a variety
of things, from bringing me breakfast and doing dishes to helping me learn how
to nurse while side-lying.
Alissa was my friend's doula as well, and she and her husband are very different
from us in style and temperment. While my husband wanted to be very present and
involved, my friend's wanted to be hands-off and let the women run the show.
While I like connection and want to be touched, my friend would be the first to
tell you that she's a little cool, and not at all "touchy-feely". Still, they
also had an excellent experience with her.
Our birth was at a birth center, our friend's was at UW hospital with a midwife,
and I know she's done home births and hospital births with OBs as well.
Good luck in your search
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Hello- This school is the BEST.
My daughter Loves it there. After only one week she is speaking...
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Hello- This school is the BEST.
My daughter Loves it there. After only one week she is speaking more espanol, her manners improved, and overall she is becoming so well rounded. Sophia watched T.V. Alot, now she begs me to read to her all the time, Me Encanta!!!The teachers are EXCELLENT, Sincere, and very involved with the children as well as the parents. They made the transition from being at home never having a babysitter (ever!)very easy for my family. The snacks and lunches are so healthy and colorful. I plan to have mi 2yr old son go there as well. Its a very warm and loving enviroment. We were blessed to find such a clean and caring school after looking for months. I recommend this school to any parent wanting their child to learn beyond what is average. Check it out:) :) :) :) Thanks
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WE LOVE CHIQUITOS THE MOST CARING PEOPLE EVER MEET
My 3 year old son is been going to...
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WE LOVE CHIQUITOS THE MOST CARING PEOPLE EVER MEET
My 3 year old son is been going to Chiquitos for about 6 month and we can believe
how much he love go to school, in the beginning he didn’t want to go, but after 1 week
he love it. They do so many thing with him that he always want to go even the day
that he has a break he know all the number 1 to 10 in different order and some the letters
Is an environment of learning, laughter and joy. I highly recommend this preschool!
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This is the new library that opened a year or two ago. The building itself is worth the trip. It...
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This is the new library that opened a year or two ago. The building itself is worth the trip. It is a truly unique building with interesting art work. Inside there are multiple floors with an excellent choice of books. It is easy to spend hours in there. The location makes it a little inconvenient unless you have access to downtown parking, but it is well worth the inconvenience.
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Having a new baby is an adjustment that's impossible to prepare for until it happens. Then, when...
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Having a new baby is an adjustment that's impossible to prepare for until it happens. Then, when you're in the middle of it, it can sometimes feel very overwhelming and isolating. That's where PEPS comes in. PEPS is simply a group of new moms who get together with a leader (with their babies in tow) to share stories, support and frustrations. I think the success of a participant's individual experience in PEPS can be largely dependent upon the group they end up in, but it is also a function of the participant's willingness to share and enjoy the experience. It was a great experience for me and I know of many moms who speak of it as a lifesaver at a challenging point in their lives.
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