Circles + Support

Parenthood is full of questions, transitions, and beautiful new beginnings. Whether you're preparing for birth, navigating the early months, or seeking personalized support, our offerings are designed to help you feel informed, connected, and cared for - every step of the way.

  • Private Lactation Consultations with Lindsay Leighton-Smith, APRN, NNP-BC, IBCLC

    Receive personalized, one-on-one support with Lindsay Leighton-Smith, APRN, NNP-BC, IBCLC, for breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding, milk supply concerns, tongue-tie assessments, and more. Every visit is tailored to your family's unique feeding goals in a warm, unhurried setting.

    Appointments are available on Wednesdays.

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    Postpartum Circle

    The early months of parenthood can be beautiful, overwhelming, and everything in between. Postpartum Circle is a welcoming gathering for parents and babies to slow down, connect with other families, and feel supported during this season of life. Led by Lauren Dailey, each session includes guided meditation, facilitated discussion, and nervous system regulation practices in a warm, baby-friendly environment where you and your baby are welcome exactly as you are.

    Date/Time:
    Mondays | 9:30 - 10:30AM

  • Infant Massage

    Infant Massage

    Give yourself and your baby a peaceful, nurturing pause. This gentle seasonal class combines infant massage instruction with simple breathwork and mindful movement for moms. Learn soothing massage techniques to use at home while creating space to slow down, connect with your baby, and support both of your well-being.

    Designed for parents with pre-crawling babies.

    Offered seasonally | Select Tuesdays, 12:30–1:15 PM

  • Embodied Mother

    Reconnect with yourself in the midst of motherhood. This gentle seasonal workshop blends myofascial release, breathwork, meditation, and guided reflection to help you release tension, regulate your nervous system, and feel more at home in your body. Led by Gabs DeLorenze, you'll leave feeling grounded, restored, and supported alongside other moms.

    Designed for mothers in any stage of motherhood.

    Offered seasonally | Select Saturdays, 10:00 - 11:15 AM

But They Ate It Last Week!
A Mealtime Masterclass for Parents of Picky Eaters

Sunday, November 15th | 1:00-2:00PM

Your child happily ate pasta on Monday and pushed the same bowl away on Thursday. You've lost count of how many times you've said "just try one bite." Maybe you're making a second dinner most nights, or handing over crackers before bed because you can't stand the thought of them going to sleep hungry.

If that sounds like your table, you're in good company. You're probably already doing a lot of what the experts recommend. So why does dinner still feel like a battle?

In this hour-long Mealtime Masterclass, Board Certified Behavior Analyst and mom of two Adriana Bean walks through what's actually happening when a child refuses food. You'll learn why "just keep exposing them" is only part of the picture, how small, loving habits (like asking "do you like it?" or cheering when they finally take a taste) can keep picky eating going, and what to try instead. Expect real dinner-table examples, plain-language explanations, and time to ask about your own child.

You'll walk out with one thing you can try at dinner tonight and a clearer sense of what might be keeping your child stuck.

For parents and caregivers of kids ages 2 to 7. Class is capped at 12, so there's plenty of room for your questions.

Class Includes:

  • A take-home Mealtime Moments mini deck, with conversation prompts that give your family something to talk about at dinner besides how many bites got eaten

  • What to say (and what to skip) when your child refuses, says "yuck," or asks for something else

  • What to actually put on the plate, and how to think about the "second dinner"

  • One simple next step to try this week

  • Small-group Q&A about your own child's eating

  • A QR code to free resources so you can keep going after class

Good to Know

  • This is an adults-only class, so please plan childcare ahead of time.

  • This class is designed for everyday picky eating. If your child often gags, has trouble chewing or swallowing, or has growth or weight concerns, please check in with your pediatrician or a feeding specialist. Adriana is happy to recommend someone if you're not sure where to start.

Meet Adriana

Adriana Bean helps moms of picky eaters ages 2 to 7 figure out what's keeping their child stuck, so dinner can go back to being a place to reconnect instead of a nightly battle. Instead of handing parents another list of tips, she looks at what's really happening at their table and explains the behavior science behind it in everyday language.

Adriana is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), a health coach, and the founder of Happiness x Design. She's worked in behavior analysis since 2015 across clinics, schools, residential programs, and international settings. She's also a Connecticut mom of two young boys, so she knows how a tired toddler at 5:30 PM can test even the best intentions.

Need Additional Support?

Parenthood can be joyful, overwhelming, and everything in between. If you're struggling, you don't have to navigate it alone. If you need additional support, these trusted resources are available:

  • National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
    Free, confidential support for pregnant and postpartum families, available 24/7 in English and Spanish. Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262).

  • Postpartum Support International (PSI)
    Offers a provider directory, online support groups, educational resources, and a non-emergency HelpLine for pregnancy and postpartum mental health concerns. Call 1-800-944-4773 (#1 Español, #2 English) or visit www.postpartum.net.

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
    Call or text 988 if you or someone you love is experiencing a mental health crisis.

  • Emergency Support
    If you or a loved one is experiencing symptoms of postpartum psychosis—such as hallucinations, delusions, severe confusion, or thoughts of harming yourself or your baby—call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department immediately. Postpartum psychosis is a medical emergency, and prompt treatment is highly effective.

Seeking support is a sign of strength, and help is available.