Little Seeds

✨ Roots Expert Spotlight ✨

Meet Amanda

Amanda is a clinical psychologist and founder of Lucent Perinatal, supporting individuals, couples, and families as they navigate pregnancy, postpartum, and the transition into parenthood.

What we love most about Amanda's approach is her willingness to talk about the parts of parenthood that often go unspoken. The grief. The anger. The resentment. The ambivalence. The feelings that can bring so much shame, yet are incredibly common during the postpartum period.

Amanda reminds families that there is no one "right" way to parent. Instead, she helps caregivers better understand themselves, their relationships, and the unique approach to parenting that fits their family.

💛 "What matters most is finding an approach that fits you and your family."

Through her work, Amanda creates space for parents to feel seen, understood, and supported during one of life's biggest transitions.

*Want to learn more about Amanda and the work she does with families?
*Check out her full Roots Expert Spotlight in our stories or visit our Roots Expert Highlight bubble.

Feeding your baby doesn't come with a one-size-fits-all instruction manual.

Whether you're breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding, combination feeding, supplementing, or still figuring out what works best for your family—you deserve support, information, and a judgment-free community.

💛 Join us for Feeding Together, our FREE monthly feeding support group led by an IBCLC Dr. Kara Rangel

This welcoming group is designed for every family and every feeding journey. Bring your questions, connect with other parents, and receive personalized support for:

• Breastfeeding & chestfeeding
• Pumping & milk supply questions
• Bottle feeding & paced feeding techniques
• Combination feeding
• Feeding transitions
• Latch and positioning support
• Optional weighted feeds

📅 First Thursday of every month (Starting July 2nd)
⏰ 12:30 PM–1:30 PM
📍 Little Seeds Family

Pre-registration is required as space is limited.

Because a fed baby is a happy baby—and every parent deserves support along the way.

🤍 Join our Prenatal Partners Group! Summer session starts this Sunday!🤍

Pregnancy is a season of big changes and even bigger questions and you don’t have to navigate it alone. Our Prenatal Partners Group is designed for expecting parents and their support partners to learn, connect, and feel more confident as you prepare for birth and early parenthood.

✨ What to expect:
• Practical tools you can actually use
• Space for real questions and honest conversations
• A supportive, intentional community of other expecting families

Whether this is your first baby or you’re adding to your family, this cohort helps partners feel informed, involved, and connected every step of the way.

📍 Hosted at Little Seeds Family
🔗 Learn more + register at www.littleseedsfamily.com

Spots are limited to keep the group intimate. We’d love to have you join us 🤍

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Mommy & Me Groups start THIS WEEK!

if you’ve been thinking about joining, this is your last call to enroll. We still have a few spots available and select groups for babies and toddlers, and we’d love to welcome you.

Come find connection, support, and community with other local moms in the same season of life.

Enrollment closes today!

Labor isn't just a physical event.

Our Labor 101 class covers what to expect — but also how to communicate with your partner, how to advocate for yourself, and what happens when things don't go to plan.

Knowledge is the best thing you can pack in that hospital bag.

Register for Labor 101 → link in bio.

✨ Roots Expert Spotlight ✨

Meet Shayna Abraham

Shayna specializes in supporting families as they transition home from the NICU during the critical early years of parenthood. Through parent coaching, care coordination, and advocacy-focused support, she helps families navigate life after the NICU with more confidence, clarity, and steadiness.

Drawing from both professional expertise and lived experience, Shayna understands the emotional, medical, and logistical layers that can come with bringing a medically complex baby home.

“You don’t have to navigate this transition alone.”

Her work helps parents feel informed, empowered, and supported as they coordinate care, advocate for their child, and adjust to life beyond the hospital walls.

Based in Walnut Creek and working virtually with families everywhere, Shayna creates compassionate support for families who need someone who truly understands this journey.

✨ Want to learn more about Shayna and her work supporting post-NICU families?

👉 Read the full Roots Expert Spotlight — link in our stories or highlight bubble

We’re Hiring at Little Seeds!

Little Seeds is looking for a part-time Mommy & Me group facilitator to join our team.

This role is perfect for a local mom who loves community, babies, and supporting families in the early years. You would help facilitate small parent + baby groups and create a warm and welcoming environment for families.

You might be a great fit if you:
• Love connecting with other parents
• Enjoy guiding conversations or small groups
• Have experience with babies, children, or families
• Care about creating supportive, judgment-free spaces

Many of our team members are moms themselves, and we love welcoming people who already feel connected to the Little Seeds community.

This is a part-time position with flexible hours— weekday mornings, weekday afternoons, or Saturday mornings.

If this feels like you (or someone you know), we’d love to hear from you.

Application link is in our bio or email us at [email protected]!

Feel free to share with a friend who would be a great fit 🤍

❤️ Red Series: Grounding in Early Parenthood
Our next Red Series Mommy & Me cohort begins next week and a few spots are still open!

This 8-week series is designed for parents with babies who want more than just a class — it’s a place to slow down, connect, and build your parenting foundation alongside other families in the same stage.

Each week we explore meaningful topics like:
✨ Navigating sleep transitions
✨ Sharing the emotional load with your partner
✨ Setting boundaries with family & friends
✨ Understanding your baby’s cues
✨ Finding your rhythm as a new parent

While caregivers connect, babies enjoy developmentally supportive play including:
🧸 sensory exploration
🎶 music & movement
🧺 texture play
🧱 stacking & early motor activities

The magic of our cohorts is the consistent group of families who grow together over the 8 weeks — friendships form, babies grow, and parents leave feeling more supported and confident.

Spots are intentionally limited to keep the group small and connected.

🌱 Series begins next week
🔗 Sign up through the link in bio
📍 Little Seeds Family | Lafayette

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