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- Work vs Parenting (18)
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- Health & Wellness (2332)
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- ADHD (89)
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- Sleep for Adults (7)
- Drugs, Alcohol & Tobacco (35)
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- Diagnostic Medical Tests (6)
- Health Hints & How-To (4)
- Immunizations (17)
- Prescription Drugs (16)
- Alternative Medical Treatment (36)
- Dentists & Dental Care (448)
- Dental Professionals by Area (321)
- Dentists in the East Bay (213)
- Dentists in Alameda (12)
- Dentists in Albany (18)
- Dentists in Berkeley (85)
- Dentists in El Cerrito (13)
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- Dentists in Hercules & Pinole (9)
- Dentists in Kensington (5)
- Dentists in Oakland (56)
- Dentists in Piedmont (3)
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- Dentists in Hayward, Fremont, and the South Bay (9)
- Dentists in the East Bay (213)
- Seeking a Dentist (15)
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- Oral Surgery (7)
- Orthodontics (21)
- Specialized Dental Professionals (5)
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- Dental Insurance & Costs (11)
- Kids' Dental Care (21)
- Teeth Brushing & Cleaning (6)
- Dental Professionals by Area (321)
- Medical Centers & Networks (210)
- Which Doctor? (11)
- Alta Bates Summit (7)
- California Pacific Medical Center (3)
- John Muir Health (8)
- Kaiser Permanente (123)
- Pregnancy & Childbirth at Kaiser (15)
- Mental Health Services at Kaiser (12)
- Ob Gyns at Kaiser (11)
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- Primary Care at Kaiser (6)
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- La Clínica (3)
- Lifelong Medical (5)
- Stanford Health (8)
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- UCSF Benioff (12)
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- Ob Gyns (86)
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- South Bay Pediatricians (2)
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- Pediatric Specialists (22)
- Physical Therapists (5)
- Primary Care & Family Practices (85)
- Alameda Primary Care & Family Practices (3)
- Albany Primary Care & Family Practices (4)
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- Oakland Primary Care & Family Practices (10)
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- San Francisco Primary Care & Family Practices (7)
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- Primary Care & Family Practices Other Areas (5)
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- Parenting (1007)
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- Breast Ailments (9)
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- Breastfeeding & Mom's Body (7)
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- Breastfeeding a Toddler (5)
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- Breastfeeding Difficulties & Worries (21)
- Breastfeeding Gear (5)
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- Lactation Consultants (13)
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- Jewelers & Jewelry (7)
- Personal Services & Products (240)
- Photographers & Portrait Artists (19)
- Real Estate & Property Services (10)
- Repairs of All Kinds (14)
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- Misc. Products & Services (9)
- School Advice (933)
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- Public Schools (295)
- Alameda Public Schools (24)
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- Berkeley Public Schools (143)
- Lamorinda Public Schools (7)
- Oakland Public Schools (29)
- Piedmont Public Schools (6)
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- Walnut Creek Public Schools (9)
- West Contra Costa County Public Schools (19)
- More Bay Area School Districts (16)
- Transferring to a Different District or School (7)
- Private Schools (42)
- Transitional Kindergarten (6)
- Kindergarten (17)
- Elementary School (74)
- Middle School (25)
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- Transferring to Another College (3)
- Which College? (56)
- Gifted Children and School (10)
- Learning Differences & Special Education (126)
- Problems at School (30)
- School Gear (9)
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- School Policies & Curriculum (31)
- Teachers (8)
- Teens & Preteens & Young Adults (522)
- Advice about Parenting Teens (59)
- Teen Activities & Interests (125)
- Teen Appearance & Grooming (17)
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- Teen Socializing & Friendships (23)
- Teen Therapy, Treatment & Support (77)
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