Innovations From Experience
Made With Love
Marva Soogrim, world-renowned nanny and parenting coach to the stars, brings more than 40 years of experience with her unique “whole family” approach to caring for newborns and multiple births, offering a wealth of information to parents.
"I believe that I was brought into this world to do this work and share my gift with others so that they, too, can realize the peace and joy of parenthood. I am grateful that I followed my calling because knowing that hundreds of parents entrusted me with their babies has been a very fulfilling part of my life."
Marva In The News
Marva appeared on the Today Show to speak about her work as a newborn caregiver while interacting with Today Show staffers and their babies. Everyone had fun together and she left the show feeling invigorated.
As part of Marva's support for the military, she has traveled to many bases to bring some extra Marvalous joy. She was interviewed on CBS San Diego for her appearance at the Military Moms Baby Shower.
Marva discusses on BEONDTV the intentions for Marvalousbabies and the action plan to follow that involves caring for baby, mommy and family, so they can all have a stronger start with much more confidence.
Marva is featured in the Daily News about her journey coming from Trinidad to the United States and beginning her newborn care career in New York. She broadened her horizons to Hollywood and different parts of the world spreading the joy of calm.
In this feature, you get a peek of Marva's mission that goes beyond the work itself. With the intention to do more in bringing "calm to chaos" for all new parents, Marva discusses her Marvalous Parent Chats that she has made available.
Marva stopped by to hang out with Ed of the Voice of Laguna for a conversation about new parenting as she overlooked the ocean, an entity that feels like home to her.
Marva was interviewed by Pamela Bardhi of the Underdog Podcast about her journey and how parts of her work is identified by being spiritually led. That is where our intuitions lie and as parents we have the ability to access the same.
Being a newborn caregiver for high-profile clients calls for you to be on your A game as it brings a lot of responsibilities. Once you have a flexible structure in place it helps for an easier day. In SheKnows, Marva shares the heartfelt and fulfilling experiences she has had as a nanny to the stars.
In Marva's effort to bring "Calm to the Chaos," having downtime and family time is part of the resetting process. She happily shares in Shoutout LA some of her favorite spots that you can also visit and have fun too.
It was a great pleasure for Marva to have a conversation with Bold Journey. She spoke about her strong work ethic that spans decades and encourages others that it is an important discipline to have for a sustainable life.
Parents Are Talking
"Marva was like an angel to us. To have such a knowledgeable and loving person guide us through the most sensitive and vulnerable time of our parenting lives was truly a gift. She taught us with such ease and grace and set us on the path of comfort and security. We will forever be thankful for her deep understanding of the intricacies of early child growth and the love it takes to raise a healthy baby. Thank you Marva."
— Courteney Cox and David Arquette
"We loved Marva. She is an angel. Marva is a walking reference book on what to expect with a newborn. But, most importantly, she loves her babies!"
— Sheryl Crow
"Marva's calm, gentle advice and assurance have helped me earn my own strong angel mama wings...her practical and magical wisdom has unearthed my own confidence, joy and sense of adventure in my parenting. Her amazing offerings are wrapped in consciousness, love, grounding, health, healing, transformation and tangible tools that both birth the most beautiful aspects of a new mama, but of course transfer to the beloved baby who will be greeted with the love and awareness it so deserves for a blessed life."
— Elizabeth Berkley Lauren
"Sleep can be hard to come by when you have a new baby. Marva's baby tips were useful for my family and will be I hope, for yours as well."
— Laura Dern
"As a single mom, Marva really helped me with her extreme depth of knowledge of newborns. Her calm demeanor helped soothe my anxiety as a new mother."
— Kristin Davis
"I love the way Marva cares for babies and their families. I've known her for many years, with many different families and in many unique situations. I trust Marva: Her graceful loving manner helping parents avoid problems, solve problems and live life to the fullest!"
— Dr. Jay Gordon
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