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Breastfeeding Education and Support Lactation consultant at Columbia Pediatrics assists with breastfeeding challenges. Weekly clinics are offered. (562) 595-5479. www. columbiapediatrics.com • Connie Wax, LCSW #27430 Individual, Couple, Family & Child Counselor 5182 Katella, Ste. 206, Los Alamitos (714) 300-3163 www.CounselorForTheGiftedAndTalented.com Counselor specializing in therapy for gifted and talented children, adults and their families. Connie came to appreciate the unique needs of this group while raising her own gifted children. Her personal experience blossomed into a passion for helping families of the gifted to guide and support their children towards a fulfilling and meaningful life. Connie is committed to assisting parents in navigating the often rough waters of child rearing. Her own personal experiences, along with 15 years of clinical expertise, make her a unique resource for the community. Connie is certified to facilitate SENG (Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted) parent groups. In addition to working with the gifted, she treats all life issues. See ad on page 11. • Children’s Home Society of California Greater Long Beach (562) 256-7490 Orange County (714) 543-2273 www.chs-ca.org Children’s Home Society of California (CHS) can help families find child care and help incomeeligible families pay for child care. CHS also serves as a central coordinating link for child care and child development services. Parents can obtain free information on licensed childcare facilities that match their needs. Listings are maintained on licensed child-care centers, family child-care homes, before and afterschool programs, public and private schools, and child-care assistance programs. Additional services include resources for assessing the quality of child care services, workshops, and a lending library that offers age-appropriate activities, toys and parenting resources. 4900 Airport Plaza, Ste. 100, Long Beach; 333 South Anita Drive, Ste. 350, Orange. See ad on pages 14-15. Doulas and Postpartum Support Support through pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, sleep training, and child education. Labor of Love: Birth and Postpartum, www.laboroflovebirthservices. com. Doulas of OC, www. doulasoforangecounty.com.
Dream Team Doulas, www.dreamteamdoulas. com. Dona International, www.dona.org. LGBTQ+ Support Support for LGBTQ+ youth and families: Long Beach, (562) 434-4455, www.centerlb.org; Los Angeles, seven locations and a youth center, (323) 993-7400, www.lagaycenter.org; and Orange County, (714) 953-5428, www.lgbtcenteroc.org. Moms/Parents Clubs Boot Camp for New Dads and New Moms - Workshops for rookie dads to talk to veteran dads, and rookie moms to veteran moms. Find groups at www.bootcampfornewdads.org and www.bootcampfornewmoms.com. MOMS Club - Find a chapter near you, or learn how to start one of your own. www.momsclub.org MOMS Orange County - Home visits, classes, support groups, screening and resource-referral, beginning in pregnancy through the baby’s first year. Services are free to qualified OC residents. www.momsorangecounty.org MOPS - Faith-based Mothers of Preschoolers support groups for those expecting, or with infants, toddlers/preschoolers or school-age children. (888) 910-667. www.mops.org Mothers/Fathers of Multiples - Orange Coast Mothers of Multiples, www.ocmom.org; Multiples of America, www.multiplesofamerica.org; and Lakewood/Long Beach Mothers of Twins, www. tinyurl.com/LongBeachLakewoodTwinsClub. New Mom School Postnatal education (newborn - 12 mos) and support. Locations in Long Beach and Newport Beach. www.newmomschool.com OC Department of Child Support Services Services include the establishment and enforcement of child support orders, legal paternity through genetic testing, and account maintenance. (866) 901-321. www.css.ocgov.com Parents Without Partners Support program for parents who are raising their children alone. www.parentswithoutpartners.org Seriously Ill and Bereavement Groups Support for families who are losing or have lost a loved one. Art and Creativity for Healing, (949) 367-1902, www.art4healing.org. New Hope Grief Support Community, (562) 429-0075, www. newhopegrief.org. Pathways Volunteer Hospice, (562) 531-3031, www.pathwayshospice.org.
Trampoline Parks Parks Big Air Trampoline Park - Birthday party packages are offered, plus Toddler Time, Cosmic Nights, and camps at some locations. Locations in Buena Park, Corona and Laguna Hills. www.bigairusa.com DEFY Extreme Air Sports - Dodgeball, foam pits, trapeze and aerial silks, air track, stunt fall, ninja obstacle course, and more. Birthday party packages, too. Locations in Mission Viejo and Thousand Oaks. www.defy.com GetAir Trampoline Park - Kiddie Court area for younger kids, along with Toddler Time and sessions for those with special needs. Check website for weekly events and discounts. 5142 Argosy Ave., Huntington Beach. (714) 294-0783. www.getairsurfcity.com Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park - Special programs include Rockin’ Tots, Neon Jump Nights and party packages. Check website for additional locations. 1411 S. Village Way, Santa Ana. (714) 249-7676. www.rockinjump.com Sky Zone Trampoline Parks - Special programs include Little Leapers, Glow, sensory hours, camps and party packages. Locations in Anaheim, Cerritos, Covina, Torrance, Van Nuys and Westminster. www. skyzone.com
Rock Climbing Centers Hangar 18 Rock Climbing Gym - Climbing and bouldering, plus party packages. Locations in Long Beach, Mission Viejo, Orange, San Clemente and more. www.climbhangar18.com
Hapik - Unique climbing center geared for kids ages 3 and up. Auto Belay system allows everyone to climb independently regardless of skill level. Party packages available. 8712 Garfield Ave, South Gate (562) 268-2100. https://southgate.hapik.us Rockreation Climbing Center - Kids climb time, youth climbing teams, and birthday party packages. 1300 Logan Ave., Costa Mesa. (714) 556-7625. www.rockreation.com Sender One Climbing - Recreational climbing for kids ages 7-14. Classes, teams, camps and party packages available. Locations in Santa Ana, Playa Vista and Los Angeles. www.sender.one