RESOURCES for growth-minded people
Small businesses + community support = thriving families.
Running a small business or a non-profit is a lot of work. Check out our resources page for trusted providers, local and online resources that might help you in your journey. If you know someone who has a top notch offering or service or if YOU own your own business and would like to be added to the list please let us know.
GREAT STUFF FOR EVERYONE
Here are some of our favorite books. Many of them are available in print and audio and may be borrowed from your local library.
For the good of the world:
The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity by Nadine Burke Harris
How to be Less Stupid about Race by Crystal M. Fleming
Shrill by Lindy West
Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome by Dr. Joy DeGruy
You do You by Sarah Knight
For the good of your relationships:
What Makes Love Last, How to Build Trust and Avoid Betrayal by John Gottman, PhD,, and Nan Silver
The Rough Patch, Marriage and the Art of Living Together, by Daphne de Marneffe, PhD
- Myesha Mitchell, LMP
- Jessica Mascher, LMP (Queen Anne)
- Diane Hamilton, LMP (Queen Anne) 206-387-6535
- Bretha Wellness (Ballard)
- Toni Fusco, LMP (Lake Union)
Not the most joyful topic on the list but it will feel good once you have your paperwork in order.
Patrice M. Kreider-Hughes, Esq. | Kreider Hughes LAW PLCC-800 Fifth Ave, Suite 4100, Seattle WA 9804
Alerian Hall, Inc. - 5413 Meridian Ave N. Ste A Seattle, WA 98103
Yvette O'Connell - 7801 Green Lake Drive North, Seattle, WA (206-334-9949)
Catalyst Health Studio, 2206 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Bellevue Wellness Center, 1750 112th Ave NE, Suite B210, Bellevue, WA 98004
Core Chiropractic & Wellness, 2611 NE 125th, Suite 240, Seattle 98125
AD Hauling Solutions, LLC, Property Clean Up + Junk Removal
425-247-3436
Motivated Movers Serving Seattle and Western Washington
206-779-0358
KIDS + PARENTS OF ALL AGES
Here are some of our favorite books. Many of them are available on in print and audio and may be borrowed from your local library.
What Makes Love Last, How to Build Trust and Avoid Betrayal by John Gottman, PhD,, and Nan Silver
The Rough Patch, Marriage and the Art of Living Together, by Daphne de Marneffe, PhD
Rekindling Desire, by Barry McCarthy & Emily McCarthy
The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity by Nadine Burke Harris
Shrill by Lindy West
Relationship Recipes, by Kim L Knight
You do You by Sarah Knight
Nurture Shock, by Po Bronson & Ashley Merryman
The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson
Positive Discipline by Jane Nelsen, Ed.D.
Positive Dicipline, The First Three Years, by Jane Nelsen, Ed.D.
Feeding Baby Greene, M.D.
Every parent needs a break. It is nearly impossible for two people to provide all the care a child needs and feel overwhelmed. If you are looking for childcare beyond your friends and family the two organizations listed below are good starting places.
They are artists who understand what is needed to help you and your little ones feel at ease.
If you are need of some new skills or a parenting pick me up, here are some of our favorite websites and links for parenting support.
Enterprise Talk by Tom Drummond
The Greater Good Science Center
An honest podcast about all of the messy and wonderful parts of parenting.
This is a research based podcast that digs into science behind parenting recommendations.
This Blog and Podcast is funny and meaningful.
Here is some of my favorite kid music. Top 5 are local folks who preform shows for kids and grown-ups!
Brian Vogan and his Good Buddies
Jana Vitols (offers classes in Seattle for kids 2 and older)
PREGNANCY + POSTPARTUM
Seattle Acupuncture and Holistic Health (Queen Anne)
Green Point Acupuncture (Queen Anne)
Family Acupuncture & Wellness (Ballard)
West Seattle Wellness (In Fremont & West Seattle)
Samara White Counterpoint Wellness (Home visits & Wallingford office)
Jasmine Bay Acupuncture (Eastlake)
Patrice Hapke L.Ac, M.Ac. (Capitol Hill)
Here are some of our favorite books about birth.
Ancient Map for Modern Birth by Pam England
The Birth Partner by Penny Simpkin
Here are some of our favorite birth photographers:
Whitney Hardie
https://hardiephotography.com/
Suzanne Ledbetter - Birth Doula & Photographer
Erin DuPree
https://erindupreephotography.com/seattle-birth-photographer/
Birth Doulas
Postpartum Doulas
Karin Sidhu, karin.annaluise@gmail.com, 206-354-2541
Lactation Consultants/ Baby Feeding:
Best-feeding your baby article by Amity Kramer
King County La Leche League Helpline at 206-522-1336
Nurture New Life (North Seattle)
Nurturing Expressions (West Seattle)
Ground Floor Health (Wallingford)
In Tandem Midwifery (West Seattle)
Midwife Seattle (Rosevelt)
Journey Midwife (Madison Park)
Rainy City Midwifery (Eastlake)
Seattle Home Maternity (Columbia City)
Seattle Midwife (Mountlake Terrace)
Three Moons Midwifery (Issaquah)
Article about Pelvic Floor Therapy
Book- Reviving Your Sex Life After Childbirth by Kathe Wallace, PT
April Bolding (West Seattle)
Experience Momentum (Lynnwood + Fremont)
4030 Alderwood Mall, Lynnwood, WA 98036
or
1100 N 35th St, Seattle, WA 98103
Action Reaction Physical Therapy, Inc. Darshana Naik, DPT, MS, WCS, OCS, Cert MDT
Trained Pelvin and Pre/Post Natal Physical Therapist
Lake City Professional Center, 2611 NE 125th, Suite 90, Seattle, Wa 98125
Body Motion Physical Therapy Allison Feldt, PT.
320 Dayton St, Suite 112, Edmonds, WA
Here are a few resources for families experiencing or interested in learning more about postpartum mood changes.
Know the Signs of Depresson (one couples' story)
Postpartum Support International of Washington (Warm Line 1-888-404-7763)
Center for Perinatal Bonding & Support (206-320-7288)
There is a lot of information out on the World Wide Web. Here are a few website that we trust.
Disposable Diaper Alternatives
Two Seattle Companies who will deliver adorable clean diapers to your door!
Go Diaper Free (It is not as crazy as it sounds!)
