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What the people are saying…
"I cannot say enough about how amazing this place is and how integral they have been to me becoming a mom! I have gone to their infant class with all 3 of my children, learned so much from the class leaders and felt completely accepted and understood by my peers in the classes. New moms or vets, we all can benefit from such a warm, affirming community.”
Anna Darby
"Highly recommend The People Place for any parents looking to build meaningful connections and community during those challenging years of early parenthood. I’ve participated in toddler and baby parent classes led by Kazia and Robyn and only have wonderful things to say about them and the way they run their groups.”
Lauren Almeida
"The classes at TPP have been such a joy to attend. Perfect for new moms (and especially first time moms) who are looking for connection, discussion, and a safe place to share the ups and downs of parenting. The groups are also a fun social time for baby! We have made lots of new friends here and I’m so grateful for this beautiful community supporting me through my first year of being a mother.”
Rebecca Millar
"The People Place in Culver City is a wonderful, supportive community that fosters meaningful connections with fellow mums that extends well past the newborn stage. If you're a new or expecting mother in the area, The People Place is a fantastic resource to help you navigate this journey together.”
Prue Marek
"My experience at The People Place was super positive. I joined the infant class during my maternity leave. Everyone was open, supportive and non-judgmental. I am so grateful for the time I spent.”
Rachel Marder
"The People Place and the parent support classes were such a blessing as I navigated being a new mom. I can't express how supportive and knowledgeable Robyn and Kazia. It was great to meet all the other wonderful moms and babies.”
Amanda Steele
"During our time in the Toddler Playgroup class, I met several moms with toddlers the same age that became great friends. The People Place is a beautiful space for allowing moms to connect while littles can socialize and play!”
Beth Kuebler
"Absolutely loved my time at The People Place! I met incredible so many incredible women, many of whom have become great friends. This is an absolute must if you’re new to parenthood!”
Jade Burud
"We loved our time at The People Place in the Mama Needs A Drink class! The conversation and support guided by Kazia and Robyn was amazing- we looked forward to this each week!”
Lindsey Palmer
We founded The People Place to provide a space for Los Angeles parents - to take classes and join groups (with and without the little ones) that provide community, connection, education, and empathy. Being a parent is hard work, but it’s so much easier when you have your people.
Where families build community.
Our Classes
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Our signature class! This nonjudgemental parenting group for babies 0 to 9 months offers support, education, and a place to share your experiences.
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Once your baby is on the move, from 9 to 18 months, come engage in playful songs, forge connections with fellow parents, and discuss topics like how to support your little mover build social skills in this new stage!
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This active class gives toddlers a chance to play and socialize with a teacher, while parents have an engaging discussion in a separate space.
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Play at The People Place! Come socialize in a safe, fun, and engaging space for you and your baby.
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We offer multiple classes for our expecting parents! Our prenatal education classes are taught by doulas and midwives who guides you through labor, postpartum, newborn care and sleep.
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Dads need parenting support too! Our dads groups are taught by male educators who facilitate honest conversations & share indispensable tools to make parenting easier & more fun.
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Our current Baila! Baila! classes guides infants & toddlers’ movement and bilingual education through singing & storytelling.
And many more!
How to Register for Our Classes Using Sawyer
Once you find the right class, create your profile through Sawyer, our class booking system. It’s easy, we promise! New members get a free trial class (infant & movers classes only).
Depending on the class format, you’ll sign up for either a monthly membership or for a limited series class pack.
Check out our FAQ page for answers to some common - and not so common - questions. We’ll see you in class!
Benefits of Membership
Community! Meet parents that are going through what you are for connection and support, both in our classes and at our informal group playdates. Our co-founders met in a Moms Group class over 10 years ago.
Education. In every class, we offer our group leaders’ expertise to answer all your burning questions. We also bring in expert speakers to lead workshops on a variety of topics, from sleep specialists to CPR instructors.
In-person & online support. In addition to our weekly classes, all our members will have access to our WhatsApp groups so they can get real-time answers and support from parents who are in the same boat.
FAQs
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We pick and and choose best practices across multiple parenting philosophies. We do focus primarily on conscientious parenting. This means we encourage parents to be thoughtful about their words and actions, really validating their children’s experiences. We explore the idea that our job as parents is to be a witness to our child’s feelings and inner experience as opposed to teachers and problem solvers.
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If you are enrolled in our Infant or Movers class, you are allowed to attend a different session as a make-up class within 1-2 weeks of your absence. To confirm your change, please email info@thepeopleplacela.com with which class you’d like to attend instead. Unfortunately, there are no make-up classes for our toddler playgroup or Dads groups.
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They sure are! We love second, third and fourth time moms! We also offer classes for toddler parents. You can view our full schedule here.
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At our infant groups, we observe our babies as they are, while finding connection with each other. We sit together around our cozy carpet with the babies laying on their blankets - parents are welcome to feed, change soothe or do whatever else is needed during your time with us. We always check in with everyone to see what’s been going on for them, their baby and family that week. At the end of class we present a conversation topic to the group to discuss. The topics focus on parent and baby, health/wellness, and also explore our parenting philosophy.
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We require that all adult members be fully vaccinated from Covid and that the babies follow a regular vaccination schedule as prescribed by their pediatrician. Please contact us with any questions about this policy.
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There is metered parking on Washington Blvd. in front of our building, as well as free parking on the side streets south of Washington.
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We allow members to pause their membership 2 times/year for at least 2 weeks and up to the rest of the calendar year. Note that if you pause your membership, you risk losing your spot in your class, but we will do everything we can to accommodate your return. To submit your pause or cancellation request, please email us directly at info@thepeopleplacela.com