This page has been created to support our local self-employed moms, dads, and staff and also to give thanks to those who have donated their time and/or services in support of NYCNDA.
For a sponsored community listing please contact us for rates
Yuiko Kobayashi


Functional Art, One-of-a-kind Piece and Lighting Sculpture
All Integrated with Light, Shadows and Reflections…
All Integrated with Light, Shadows and Reflections…
Taiyo age 21 months, attending NYCNDA since February 2008
Nihongo de Yoga

“Nihongo de Yoga” literally means Yoga in Japanese. The class is taught in Vinyasa style, with the focus on breath, movement, and alignment. You do not need to be flexible to practice yoga. This yoga is for everybody! My focus is to provide the safe environment for you to experience the benefit of yoga, which includes better mental health, fit body, and relaxation. Both experienced and first-time yoga students are welcome. Open level class on Thursdays is available with Japanese babysitting service provided by NYCNDA staff.
Photos by Joanne

Aside from taking care of my daughter Lulu, I work as photographer. My favorite type of assignment is photographing people in their own element. When I have spare time, I like to make chicken wings and chocolate cupcakes.
Lulu age 4, attending NYCNDA since April 2008
Jewelry by Mayu


Welcome to silkfruits, a new jewelry line inspired by nature’s fruits and flowers. Vibrant and unique designs made of natural stones and gold floral nests, all adorned with fresh water pearls, antique beads, and precious crystals. These exotic materials, anchored by hand-dyed silk, are the basis for this colorful and texture-rich line.
NYCNDA staff since August 2008
Sonic English

SonicEnglish offers exclusive small group lessons where both adults and children can learn useful
English for a reasonable price.
Our “mommy and me” classes, based on developmental and linguistic psychology,
are designed to learn English naturally and effectively while kids have fun.
Children with no previous learning experience in a class setting can feel comfortable.
We eliminate anxiety and resistance to English, which leads to a positive attitude and productive learning.
Sonic’s unique pay-per-lesson system, unlike the regular monthly-charge system, allows you to cancel classes when you are unable to attend.
English for a reasonable price.
Our “mommy and me” classes, based on developmental and linguistic psychology,
are designed to learn English naturally and effectively while kids have fun.
Children with no previous learning experience in a class setting can feel comfortable.
We eliminate anxiety and resistance to English, which leads to a positive attitude and productive learning.
Sonic’s unique pay-per-lesson system, unlike the regular monthly-charge system, allows you to cancel classes when you are unable to attend.
Ed Rooth: Web Development + Digital Media

Ed is the designer and developer of the NYCNDA website.
He has a degree in Computer Science, and over 8 years of professional Web Development experience. Ed relocated from New York to Tokyo in 2007 where he has spent the past 2 years learning Japanese while working as a freelance web developer and video/audio editor.
You may contact him for project inquiries.
www.edrooth.com
He has a degree in Computer Science, and over 8 years of professional Web Development experience. Ed relocated from New York to Tokyo in 2007 where he has spent the past 2 years learning Japanese while working as a freelance web developer and video/audio editor.
You may contact him for project inquiries.
www.edrooth.com
Haruna Miyamoto-Borg, LCSW, Licensed Psychotherapist

Becoming a mother, becoming a father—becoming a parent—will, of course, be a very significant, not to mention continuous, transition for all of us who go down that path. I, as a fellow mother and licensed psychotherapist, have developed an insight and a set of therapeutic strategies that incorporates my training as a clinician and my experience as a parent to support moms and dads who have gone through—and/or are going through—the struggles that come with parenting. My private practice is in Union Square, and I provide counseling/therapy for moms and dads in both Japanese/English. The primary areas of focus in my clinical practice include: transitioning from singlehood to parenthood, issues that arise while raising children, relationship issues that affect marriage and partnership with significant others, and a vast array of other issues that arise in the highly complex—often thrilling, sometimes harrowing—context of parenthood itself! I take some insurance and also apply sliding scale for individual/couple/family psychotherapy.
http://harunamiyamotoborg.com
http://harunamiyamotoborg.com
Nikki Katsuki, Nutritionist and Lactation Consultant-Vital Choice Inc.

As a nutritionist and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Nikki offers breastfeeding support and an unique and friendly approach to nutrition counseling at Vital Choice Inc. She provides cooking classes and seminars in many different locations, and classes for maternal nutrition, breastfeeding, infant feeding and child nutrition at the office of Vital Choice Inc. in Little Neck, Queens. In addition to these, she also provides breastfeeding home visiting care and total nutrition home visiting counseling.
For more information, please visit http://vitalchoice.weebly.com or Tel: 718-224-0822
For more information, please visit http://vitalchoice.weebly.com or Tel: 718-224-0822
Go City Kids

For more activities in your area please visit our friends at Go City Kids