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Activities & Events & Places To Go

Running club for middle school kids - Oakland? – Jun 12, 2019 – (0 responses)
Bat Mitzvah or Wedding DJ – Jun 11, 2019 – (3 responses, 2 pending)
Recommendations for a multigenerational family getaway – Jun 6, 2019 – (4 responses)
Track, Running Club for Middle-school kids – Jun 5, 2019 – (3 responses)
Mud bath that accepts children? – Jun 3, 2019 – (0 responses)
Best Practices for Biking to School with 9-year-old? – Jun 3, 2019 – (5 responses)
Tipping when leaving a daycare – Jun 2, 2019 – (1 response)
How to find a Babysitter in Paris or Avignon? – May 29, 2019 – (0 responses)
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Question – May 23, 2019 – (4 responses)
Hotels with kitchenettes a plus, in Paris – May 19, 2019 – (3 responses)
Children's Books about the Bay Area – May 17, 2019 – (18 responses)
Retreat Venue for educators in July – May 15, 2019 – (3 responses)
Playdates at parks inclusion – May 9, 2019 – (4 responses)

Childcare & Preschool Advice

Seeking preschool with opening in August – Jun 10, 2019 – (0 responses, 7 pending)
Guidepost Montessori – Jun 10, 2019 – (0 responses, 1 pending)
Is it common for nannies to increase their rate mid-agreement? – Jun 9, 2019 – (0 responses, 14 pending)
Feedback on JCC preschool? – Jun 3, 2019 – (2 responses)
Fabulous preschool with openings? – Jun 3, 2019 – (5 responses, 2 pending)
When should we start looking for a pre-school? – May 29, 2019 – (4 responses)
Anyone have recent experience with Almaz's Childcare? – May 29, 2019 – (0 responses)
Experience with Lifelong Learners Daycare? – May 27, 2019 – (1 response)
Opinions on Small Size Big Mind? – May 26, 2019 – (4 responses)
Play-based preschools near Point Richmond? – May 17, 2019 – (8 responses)
Daycares close at 5:30 - how do you make it work? – May 1, 2019 – (21 responses)
Updated Info on Academia de Mi Abuela – Apr 16, 2019 – (0 responses)

Classes & Camps & Groups & Tutors

Drama class for a 4-year-old? – Jun 11, 2019 – (1 response)
What's happening with Yogalayam? – Jun 5, 2019 – (2 responses)
Recent experiences with competitive soccer teams – May 31, 2019 – (7 responses)
Social skills summer camp for 6 year old – May 31, 2019 – (1 response)
Russian for a 6 year old – May 24, 2019 – (1 response)
Seeking a private swim coach for 2 children – May 22, 2019 – (0 responses)
Education Unlimited camps - looking for reviews – May 15, 2019 – (0 responses)
Book Group for Tweens or Teens reading Erin Hunter Warriors books? – May 9, 2019 – (0 responses)
Looking for a Japanese tutor for teen – May 7, 2019 – (4 responses)

Community & Housing & Work

Neighbors Threatening Lawsuit – Jun 16, 2019 – (0 responses)
Neighbor wants us to remove trees – Jun 15, 2019 – (0 responses, 1 pending)
Job application question - disability - decline to answer? – Jun 13, 2019 – (0 responses)
UU Teen Connections - social/volunteering? – Jun 8, 2019 – (1 response)
What is the best elementary school in Danville? – Jun 6, 2019 – (1 response)
Moving to Point Richmond in 2019 – Jun 5, 2019 – (0 responses)
Senior Residence experiences/perspectives – Jun 2, 2019 – (10 responses)
Moving to Bay Area with two small children - clueless! – May 31, 2019 – (10 responses)
West Oakland BART Parking – May 30, 2019 – (4 responses)
Corvallis Oregon – May 29, 2019 – (2 responses)
Moving companies going up Grizzly Peak – May 28, 2019 – (2 responses)
Parking at Ashby Bart – May 27, 2019 – (6 responses)
Where is the pirate ship? – May 25, 2019 – (2 responses)
Another merger/acquisition - resume help needed – May 25, 2019 – (1 response)
The Aquatic apartments in Berkeley – May 21, 2019 – (0 responses)
Anyone living at UC Berkeley University Village? – May 19, 2019 – (4 responses)
Moving to Davis, how to find childcare – May 18, 2019 – (3 responses)

Family & Relationships

Baby on the way -- managing friends who don't vaccinate – Jun 12, 2019 – (0 responses, 2 pending)
Families 4 children experience? – Jun 3, 2019 – (2 responses)
Second kid coming.. what kind of help would help most? – May 18, 2019 – (6 responses)
How to communicate with ex when children are involved – Apr 30, 2019 – (4 responses)

Health & Wellness

Pediatric Dentist – Jun 12, 2019 – (1 response, 1 pending)
Seeking recommendations for Kaiser OBGYN – Jun 10, 2019 – (0 responses)
Looking for good Pediatric Ophthalmologist for Lazy eye – Jun 7, 2019 – (1 response, 1 pending)
Natural path recommendation – Jun 7, 2019 – (0 responses)
Family therapist for whole family? – Jun 7, 2019 – (0 responses, 1 pending)
Chiropractor who uses Activator – Jun 6, 2019 – (2 responses, 1 pending)
Seeking excellent couples therapist (albany/Berkeley) – Jun 6, 2019 – (2 responses)
Speech Therapy For Lisp (around Walnut Creek) – Jun 6, 2019 – (0 responses)
Biomedical treatment for ASD – Jun 5, 2019 – (0 responses)
Speech Therapy Recommendations – Jun 4, 2019 – (1 response)
Looking for a executive functioning coach/tutor for 10th grader – Jun 2, 2019 – (3 responses)
Education for young adult with ASD – Jun 2, 2019 – (0 responses)
Centering Pregnancy at Kaiser Oakland – Jun 1, 2019 – (21 responses)
10 year old boy who seems to fit selective mutism – May 31, 2019 – (3 responses)
Milestones for behavioral health services – May 30, 2019 – (1 response)
Organizational coach / academic tutor for teen? – May 27, 2019 – (1 response)
Seeking Neurologist Recommendations – May 26, 2019 – (3 responses)
Seeking therapist who specializes in Alzheimer's or Dementia – May 24, 2019 – (0 responses)
Pediatrician Referral – May 23, 2019 – (4 responses, 1 pending)
Fatigue in peri-menopause? or just fatigue? Help! – May 22, 2019 – (8 responses)
"Auditory Processing" issue and Dr. Ross-Swain? – May 22, 2019 – (6 responses)
Seeking allergist for complex food allergies – May 22, 2019 – (0 responses)
Chiropractor recommendation? – May 22, 2019 – (6 responses)
Great primary care doc in El Cerrito/Berkeley? – May 19, 2019 – (3 responses)
Couples counseling with toddler in tow – May 17, 2019 – (6 responses)
Looking for a high school for Autism spectrum and behavioral disorders? – May 16, 2019 – (3 responses)
Primary Care Physician for adults – May 16, 2019 – (1 response)
Kaiser ENT recommendation for adult – May 15, 2019 – (1 response)
When Another Family Member is Abusive To Their Spouse – May 13, 2019 – (13 responses)
Vocal Cord Disorder...now what? – May 8, 2019 – (1 response)

House & Garden

Best way to finance a remodel? – Jun 5, 2019 – (0 responses)
Anyone used Rebath for bath remodel? – Jun 5, 2019 – (0 responses, 3 pending)
Master Plumber Recommendation? – Jun 5, 2019 – (0 responses, 1 pending)
Contractor for new doorway – Jun 3, 2019 – (3 responses)
Possible mite bites - next steps? – Jun 1, 2019 – (6 responses)
Deck Builders – May 31, 2019 – (3 responses)
Dog breeder recommendation for good family dogs – May 30, 2019 – (6 responses)
Handy-person – May 29, 2019 – (4 responses)
Need recommendation for hardwood floors – May 28, 2019 – (0 responses)
Recommendations for pest/termite reporting company? – May 21, 2019 – (1 response)
2019 Housekeeper rates – May 20, 2019 – (7 responses)
Help around the house (+ babysitter down the road?) – May 16, 2019 – (0 responses)
Recommendations for a sleeper chair? – May 15, 2019 – (7 responses)
Habitat-friendly garden designer – May 13, 2019 – (1 response)

Parenting

Teen wetting bed – Jun 10, 2019 – (0 responses, 1 pending)
3-month-old with pooping problems - help please! – May 29, 2019 – (15 responses)
Cloth Diaper Service – May 24, 2019 – (10 responses)
Trying to figure out 3 year old's night spasms – May 22, 2019 – (4 responses)
Infant Care Class – May 21, 2019 – (6 responses)

Pregnancy & Childbirth & Breastfeeding

D&C necessary for miscarriage at 6 weeks 5 days? – Jun 11, 2019 – (6 responses)
HMO gap coverage exception for a birth center – Jun 10, 2019 – (3 responses)
Postpartum Doula Recommendations – May 21, 2019 – (2 responses)

Products & Services

Attorney needed for trademark registration – Jun 6, 2019 – (0 responses, 1 pending)
Financial planner for short term investing – Jun 4, 2019 – (3 responses)
Seeking Mediator for divorce in Albany area – Jun 2, 2019 – (1 response)
Tax preparer / accountant: familiar with landlord issues – May 30, 2019 – (1 response)

School Advice

Elementary School recs for 8 y.o. with ADHD/Anxiety/Gifted – Jun 7, 2019 – (0 responses, 3 pending)
Chabot vs. private smaller – Jun 6, 2019 – (0 responses, 3 pending)
Special education support in Alameda Unified District schools? – Jun 4, 2019 – (2 responses)
Looking for Small Class Size for Grade 6 – Jun 3, 2019 – (0 responses)
Seeking home school group for preschooler – Jun 2, 2019 – (0 responses)
Berkeley vs Piedmont Public Schools – Jun 2, 2019 – (2 responses, 1 pending)
Piedmont Millenium High – May 28, 2019 – (0 responses)
Howard Elementary School – May 24, 2019 – (0 responses)
Looking for a gradeschool for the 2019-2020 school year, 3rd grade – May 20, 2019 – (5 responses, 1 pending)
Homeschool or UnSchooling? - Which one for an ADHD Emotional Child? – May 20, 2019 – (4 responses)
Highly intelligent kid in OUSD – May 19, 2019 – (5 responses)
BAM, Cragmont, Oxford, and Washington 5th grade – May 17, 2019 – (1 response)
College Prep between Sophomore / Junior Years – May 15, 2019 – (13 responses)
BUSD 504 accomodation. – May 9, 2019 – (0 responses)
Independent school kid moving to BUSD middle school? – May 8, 2019 – (3 responses)

Teens & Preteens & Young Adults

Ob-Gyn Rec for Teen – Jun 17, 2019 – (0 responses, 1 pending)
Sports Psychologist for teen boy – Jun 12, 2019 – (1 response)
14 year old daughter searching for summer job – Jun 1, 2019 – (1 response)
Seeking Work/Internship/Volunteer Ops for teen this Summer – May 31, 2019 – (1 response)
Any recommendations for a Therapist for my teenage son ? – May 2, 2019 – (0 responses)