A Directory of Virtual Services for Families During Social Distancing

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A special thanks to these small businesses who inspired and supported the creation of this directory.

FAMILY STORIES BY MELODY JOY
Owner: Melody Joy Paine

Family Stories films and photos preserve what your love feels like. Melody put together tutorials to help you preserve the beautiful moments in life, even at a time that is so chaotic and stressful. Through these lessons, you will learn how to use your phone to capture the little details of life that you want to remember most when you look back at this unique time with your family.
Cost: Free, $49

Visit www.melodyjoystories.com/diy-home to sign up

PEPPERLANE
CEO: Sharon Kan

Message us at support@pepperlane.co to get registered for your complimentary event.

CENTRAL MASS MOMS
Founder: Kelly Mongeau

Visit our website https://centralmass.momcollective.com/ or follow us on social: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest

Or to Find a City Mom Collective organization near you, check out https://www.momcollective.com/our-sister-sites/

Education

NOTEWORTHY EXPERIENCES – MUSIC LESSONS
Owner: Renee Helmke Bordner

We offer in home and online private and group music lessons to students of all ages and stages. During the period of social distancing, we are offering additional virtual classes on song writing, music theory and effective practice tips.
Cost: Rates vary from free to $80 per hour

Contact Renee at rbordner@note-worthyexperiences.com for more information

CODE WIZ – CODING FOR KIDS AND ROBOTICS CENTER
Owner: Kate Gilbert

We have put all our coding and robotics courses online for kids to stay engaged during the day. Our trained and experienced Code Coaches, led by a certified K-8 teacher, will be keeping kids busy with coding mini camps and Minecraft server play, all over Zoom.
Cost: Minicamps are $40 for 2h blocks and Minecraft server play is $20

Follow us on Instagram for the most up to date info: Instagram.com/codewizjerseycity

WHALE ROCK WORKSHOPS
Owner: Shari Becker

We are in the midst of creating an online writing program for teens, especially geared towards high school juniors who will need to write college applications this summer. We are also offering virtual writing groups for adult writers who need support getting projects done during this stressful time.
Cost: Adult writing groups are $105 for 7 sessions, once a week and $185 for 7 sessions twice a week. Teen programs still TBD.

Email Shari@whalerockworkshops.com for more information.

EDUCATIONAL TUTORING OF CENTRAL AND WESTERN MASS
Owner: Karen Bodamer

I will be offering a variety of services for the next 3 weeks and perhaps beyond. Daily storytelling of children’s books, individual video tutoring, and video instructionals for online education resources.
Cost: Free. Donations will be accepted and 100% will go to the local United Way We Care Fund which is distributing 100% of donations to Worcester area agencies that directly impact the lives of many of my students

Visit https://www.facebook.com/wizardteacher/ for more info

THE TEC SCHOOLS – K-8 EDUCATION
Owner: Rupali Sharma

We offer an engaging curriculum for children ages 5-14 years to continue learning to their potential during school closures.
Cost: Some paid and some free services

Call Rupali at (508) 577-3045 to inquire.

STRATEGIC ACADEMIC SUCCESS
Owner: Patricia Peruta

We offer tutoring, test prep, and college consulting and will be offering online/ virtual tutoring and academic support. We will be offering a discount for any new families who sign up in March for online tutoring, test prep or college consulting.
Cost: Free Consult via Phone or Virtual

Call Alex at 617-903-0788 or email Alex@strategicacademicsuccess.com

JMACK ACADEMICS
Owner: Jennifer Clinton Mack

I offer advice and resources for students based on their needs and grade level, as well as help for parents around setting schedules, resources to access, and making learning fun. Free lives/resources are available on my Facebook page, free consults to discuss personalized plans, virtual small group tutoring packages and one-on-one online tutoring.
Cost: Free & paid

Follow Jen on Facebook at JMack Academics or reach out for a free consult 781-249-2948

PRETZEL KIDS – VIRTUAL YOGA
Owner: Robyn Parets

Want to learn how to become a Pretzel Kids yoga teacher? Looking for a way to teach mindfulness to your kids? We have you covered with online training courses.
Cost: Varies

FAMILY STORIES BY MELODY JOY
Owner: Melody Joy Paine

Family Stories films and photos preserve what your love feels like. Melody put together tutorials to help you preserve the beautiful moments in life, even at a time that is so chaotic and stressful. Through these lessons, you will learn how to use your phone to capture the little details of life that you want to remember most when you look back at this unique time with your family.
Cost: Free, $49

Visit www.melodyjoystories.com/diy-home to sign up

ODONTATA ARTISTIC SERVICES
Owner: April Small

Virtual paint classes both family friendly and adult after hours
Cost: $20 household pass to virtual classes

Go to https://www.facebook.com/OdonataByAS to see upcoming events in the events tab

CECE ANN PHOTOGRAPHY BY KATIE RING
Owner: Katie Ring

I am posting daily craft ideas & instructions for families with young kids.
Cost: Free

Follow us on Facebook: #CeceAnnPhotography

OHOODLES OF DOODLES – KIDS ART STUDIO
Owner: Darlene Isaac

Creative packages for an artistic outlet at home. Pickup “Art in a Box” from our studio in Sturbridge, MA.
Cost: $25-$50 depending on art materials & projects included

Call Darlene (MrsDoodles) at (585) 506-6667, follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darhisaac/

NIGHTENGALE NIGHT NURSES
Owner: Kristin Smith

We offer virtual sleeping training and parent coaching.
Cost: Varies

Call Kristin at 978-413-8316. Follow us at www.facebook.com/nightingalenightnurses

WILLSEY CONNECTIONS
Owner: Pamela Sigal Willsey

We help girls and their parents to navigate the girl world by teaching them them the social and emotional skills for the teen years and beyond. All of our individual and group programs are now offered virtually! Fees vary based on services which are available for girls between 4th grade through age 20.
Cost: Paid

Schedule a call at www.willseyconnections.com

MOMentous Support for Moms
Owner: Bonnie Marie

Social/emotional support for moms experiencing loneliness, sadness, loss of connection and burnout.
Cost: Paid

Schedule a call at https://www.momentoussupport.com/

YOUR FAMILY TOOLS
Owner: Alexis Davis

Offering free 30 minute consults to help parents develop a plan for managing time at home with kids and challenge of being both teacher and parent.
Cost: Free, additional consultation available at my regular rate of $125/hr (sliding scale can be discussed as needed)

Call Alexis at 339-545-1005 or email alexis.davis@yourfamilytools.com

JSC LEGAL PERSPECTIVE – PARENTING ADVOCACY CONSULTING
Owner: Jessical Sales Cohen

I offer legal advice and practical strategies to families in special education, empowering them to be active participants on their team and effective advocates for their children.
Cost: Free or Paid – paid, reach out to me for fee info.

Email me at jsalescohen@jsclegalperspective.com, or follow me on Facebook

NEW LIFE BLESSINGS – MIDWIFERY AND DOULA SERVICES
Owner: Vanessa Lewis

Virtual doula support option and home midwifery care in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
Cost: Varies

Get started here: http://newlifeblessings.com/services/

RESILIENT BIRTH
Owner: Justine Leach

I provide online private childbirth education classes and birth support planning for expectant parents with anxiety about birth or a history of trauma. Many parents are finding out that the plan they had for support in labor is no longer possible because of shifting hospital policies limiting the number of people who can attend a birth. I help people find their internal resources and communicate their needs to their partner and healthcare team so that they feel confident and supported in their journey to parenthood, whether birth goes to plan or not.
Cost: Sliding scale $0-$120/hr

Call Justine at (781) 342-0575

NIGHTENGALE NIGHT NURSES
Owner: Kristin Smith

We offer virtual sleeping training and parent coaching.
Cost: Varies

Call Kristin at 978-413-8316. Follow us at www.facebook.com/nightingalenightnurses

COACH IN YOUR CORNER
Owner: David Paine

Coach Paine offers online programming and behavior support through virtual training
Cost: 50% off your 1st month until May 1st

Call David 978-345-4560 or email david@coachpaine.com

PRETZEL KIDS – VIRTUAL YOGA
Owner: Robyn Parets

If schools are closed and kids are home, are online Pretzel Kids yoga classes available? The answer is yes! Pretzel Kids has been a leader in the online kids class space for two years. We’ve added a bunch of new classes to help families deal with social isolation.
Cost: Varies

Sign up for Pretzel Kids Yoga for Every Child (ages 8-12)
Sign up for Semi-Private Mindfulness Training for Tweens/Teens!
Sign up for Pretzel Kids Yoga: Relax, Just Do It: Mindfulness for Tweens/Teens!
Sign up for Kinderyoga®: Parent & Me Yoga (Ages 2.9-6!)

• Here is our resource guide for teachers and parents. 
• Here’s a class discount link for Outschool (gets you free Pretzel Kids classes or others): https://outschool.com/?signup=true&usid=2lInx8bS&utm_campaign=share_invite_link

Two Knives and a Pan
Owner: Sarah Hartzell

I am offering a custom weekly menu service. You send me a list of what’s in your pantry/fridge/freezer and I provide a weekly menu with recipes, methods and suggestions for leftovers.
Cost: $30/week

Email Sarah at sarah@twoknivesandapan.com.

JOYASANAH, LLC – YOGA, ZUMBA, & TAI CHI
Owner: Bonnie Myah Wallace

All of our classes will be via Zoom. We have about 15 classes per week with 4 teachers. When you register, you will be sent a Zoom link to attend online and 10 minutes before classes we will meet for introductions.
Cost: Register for a 13 day trial for only $13

Register on our website

BKD LEADERS
Owner: Valerie Cabrera

We are offering help for kids who won’t get meals while they are out of school.
Cost: Free

Email: kristen@bkdleaders.com. Check out our topics: www.bkdleaders.com. Follow us on Facebook @bkdleaders

RISE & THRIVE – YOGA, NUTRITION, REIKI
Owner: Kristin Gauthier

Holistic Nutrition Consultant. Yoga and Meditation for Kids and Adults (all virtual right now!) Small group and private classes available!
Cost: Varies

Follow https://www.facebook.com/RiseThriveYoga for more information. Free classes this week!

OMPRACTICE
Sam Tackeff

Live online yoga group classes via two way video.
Cost: Drop in or unlimited classes for 24.99/month. (Discount with Tufts Health plan or HNE members)

Sign up at www.ompractice.com

BE WELL WITH BETH – FOOD AND FITNESS FOR REAL LIFE
Owner: Beth Morse Auguste

Burn off some stress with movement. Get simple daily workout ideas on Beth’s Instagram. Meet Beth online for virtual personal training or nutrition counseling.
Cost: Nutrition counseling may be covered by your insurance

Check out Beth’s blog for a grocery list to keep your kitchen stocked for awhile. Then sign up for a virtual training or nutrition session!

NUTRITIOUSLY YOURS, LLC
Owner: Dalina Soto

I am a registered dietitian in PA.
Cost: Paid BUT covered by insurance (must be confirmed by insurance first)

You can fill out a contact form and I will be able to schedule your appt:
www.nutritiouslyyoursllc.com/contact

HOLLI BASSIN – FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE HEALTH COACH
Owner: Holli Bassin

Cost: Varies

1. Free 30 minute private Zoom call educating how you can help your family improve your immune system. Book a discovery session at https://www.hollibassin.com/book-online

2. Free Meditation Education email series. includes 9 emails over a 3 week period to get you started! https://hollibassin.synduit.com/MECO0002 learn to improve mental and physical health.

3. 20% off all high quality supplements with delivery! https://wellevate.me/holli-bassin#/

NEW VIEW HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Owner: Justine Isakson, MA, LMHC

Providing telehealth services for individuals, couples and family counseling.
Cost: Paid or free – copay/deductible as dictated by insurance

Call or Email Justine Isakson now – (508) 206-9192

MOVEMENT THERAPY ARTS
Owner: Morgan Rakay, MA, LPC, BC-DMT

Talk therapy and dance/movement therapy that is mind-body informed and person centered. ALL service is available through HIPPA compliant phone and online video/chat platforms! I have opened additional online/phone counseling availability to support individuals and families during social distancing – especially those who are medically at risk.
Cost: $65/hour. Sliding scale fee and hardship requests available.

Please call (267) 908-4664, email MovementTherapyArts@gmail.com, or visit the website to learn more and request an appointment.

LIVING FROM CENTER – WELLNESS COACHING & MASSAGE THERAPY
Owner: Katrina Piehler

I’m offering a free 30 minute Wellbeing Check-in Support Conversation via Zoom or phone to anyone who could use some wellness support right now. If you’ve been concerned about how all the increased stress lately is negatively affecting you (body, mind, or spirit), I’m offering a safe space to share your concerns and feel heard… and to get specific ideas – tools and strategies – you can use in your life right now to re-set and rediscover your resilience.
Cost: Free

Click here for more details and to book a time in my calendar: https://livingfromcenter.coachesconsole.com/wellbeing-check-in.html

A STUDIO AT 68
Owner: Lisa Dahl

I teach people how to eat real food, learn how to make their meals a little bit better and discover why progress, not perfection works for a sustainable healthy lifestyle, focusing on emotional eating, self-care and meal planning. I help my clients go from unhealthy, uncomfortable and afraid of failure to feeling confident and energized so that they become happy, healthy and confident at any size.
Cost: I offer a complimentary 30-minute discovery call and am already set up to work with people by phone or video. I have different payment options for people to choose from.

Call Lisa at (413) 427-4154 or visit https://astudioat68.com/online-booking/ to schedule a consultation

Brand New You Success Coaching
Owner: Jessica Dioguardi Miller

I help female entrepreneurs and businesswomen make money by mastering their mindset and breaking through limiting beliefs that hold them back.
I offer a complimentary consultation, and am already set up to work with people by phone or video.
Cost: I have different payment options for people to choose from

Email me at jessicamillerbny@gmail.com, and follow me at @jessicadioguardimiller on IG and @JessicaMillerBrandNewYou on FB

A Place Of Joy – Vision Strategy & Implementation Coaching
Owner: Jennifer Zwiebel

Offering virtual focus & implementation labs that will both teach goal-focusing skills and have you taking action on your highest priorities. Set aside specific time to work in the company of others so you actually show up and get things done.
Cost: Pay what you want.

Sign up at: http://www.aplaceofjoy.com/implementation-lab

Alexis Haselberger Coaching and Consulting – Time Management & Productivity
Owner: Alexis Haselberger

I’ve created a free “Working Parents Coronavirus Quarantine Survival Guide”, an online course called “Work from Home Productivity Bootcamp” and a live virtual workshop of the same name.
Cost: The guide is free, the online course is $57 per seat and the live virtual corporate workshop is $3,500 (unlimited participants)

Access the free guide at: https://www.alexishaselberger.com/survival-guide; Access the online course at: https://alexis-haselberger-coaching-and-consulting.mykajabi.com/offers/hhibuShj/checkout and to book a live virtual workshop, email Alexis Haselberger at alexis@alexishaselberger.com.

Susan Trotter, Ph.D. – Life & Relationship Coaching
Owner: Susan Trotter, Ph.D.

I specialize in divorce, dating, relationships, self-confidence, mindset and communication, and I can also help people with any concerns (e.g., business, family, finances, relationships, stress, fear & anxiety, mindset, etc), during this unprecedented time.
Cost: I offer a complimentary consultation, and am already set up to work with people by phone or video. I have different payment options for people to choose from.

Call Susan at 508-314-0486 or email at susantrotterphd@gmail.com, and follow at Susan Trotter, Ph.D.

THE CHAOS BOSS ORGANIZATION SOLUTIONS
Owner: Jen Ferrari

I am offering virtual organizing and productivity coaching sessions!
Cost: Initial Consult is free, all sessions are $45/hr

Contact Jen now at (978) 212-9004 or thechaosbosslady@gmail.com to set up an appointment!

FRIAR TRUCK DESIGN COMPANY – INTERIOR DESIGN
Owner: Angela Hall

Virtual E-Design Service. I’ll meet with you virtually, work with you to identify your top-priority design projects, and create a plan to tackle each project together!
Cost: 20% off

Email Angela at info@friartuckdesignco.com for more information.

PINK DOT HOME STAGING & REDESIGN
Owner: Valerie Cabrera

Remote staging consultation
Cost: $75/hr, waiving usual 2 hour in person minimum

Give me a call at 508.834.6740 or by email at pinkdotstaging@gmail.com

DOTS & STRIPES ORGANIZING
Owner: Emily St. Martin

Virtual Organizing & Coaching
Cost: $50/hr (discount from my in person rate); Waiving usual 3 hour in person minimum

Call Emily at 617-777-3196 or email emily@dotsandstripesboston.com to set up an appointment!

Tiggerific Travels
Owner: Amy Flores-Young

Full Service Travel Planner
I am offering my travel support to assist anyone navigating the closures, cancellations and new travel opportunities regardless of destination or how they booked travel.

Message amy@tiggerifictravels.com to set up an appointment!
Follow us on Facebook: #AmyTiggTravels

PEPPERLANE
CEO: Sharon Kan

Message us at support@pepperlane.co to get registered for your complimentary event.

COMPUTER CARE ASSOCIATES
Owner: Lisa Shapiro

Remote support and problem solving for technology issues as you are working from home or the household is sharing technology devices. Remotely we can work on mainly software issues (hardware is harder to resolve on a remote basis, without physically seeing the problems).
Cost: $85 per remote session (special circumstances considered on a case-by-case basis)

Call Lisa (508) 370-8080 if you are experiencing tech problems. Leave a message if we are on another line. I promise we will get back to you within 1-2 hours.

GREEN BEE ADVISORY
Owner: Catherine Valega

I help clients work through their budgeting and risk management issues especially in times of crisis.
Business Budget Basics planning session. Complementary initial consult.

Email Catherine at Cvalega@greenbeeadvisory.com

REVENT CONSULTING
Owner: Julie Migliacci

We can help set up any business or group online to be able to continue collaborating remotely.
Cost: Free consultation

Email us for help or a brain pick at Julie@revent.consulting. We are here to help!!!

CHRISTINE MCSHANE CREATIVE – CONTENT WRITING & BRANDING PHOTOGRAPHY
Owner: Christine McShane

This is a crazy time for small businesses, who won’t be able to operate at full capacity if children are home from school for the next three weeks. If you normally do your own blog and social media posts but now don’t have the time…or if you are re-tooling your marketing and communications tailored for this crisis, contact Christine and she will take it off your plate.
Cost: 50% off writing services until April 15th

Email christine@christinemcshane.com or call 508-606-9154. Visit www.tinyurl.com/mcshaneconsult to schedule a call or free consultation.