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Activities & Events & Places To Go

Looking for teen Zelda enthusiast clubs – May 11, 2020 – (0 responses)

Where to go for kids to ride a bike – May 3, 2020 – (31 responses)

Cabins to rent for extended family this summer – May 1, 2020 – (3 responses)

Childcare & Preschool Advice

What do you do if you work full time and your kid is sick? – May 27, 2020 – (1 response, 1 pending)

Montessori preschool near Oakland or Castro Valley for 2 year old – May 25, 2020 – (3 responses, 1 pending)

Recent Experience with Starlite or East Bay Academy in Oakland? – May 18, 2020 – (0 responses)

Keep Daycare spot or withdraw until vaccine in place? – May 5, 2020 – (10 responses)

Nanny Share Pay – May 4, 2020 – (1 response)

Transitioning boisterous two year old to preschool – May 2, 2020 – (2 responses)

Do preschools accept new kids now? – Apr 29, 2020 – (3 responses)

Preschool Distance Learning & Tuition during Shelter-in-Place – Apr 27, 2020 – (7 responses)

Seeking thoughts re: Children's Workshop Oakland preschool – Apr 13, 2020 – (1 response)

Paid maternity leave for nanny? – Apr 8, 2020 – (6 responses)

Child care tuition during shelter in place – Apr 4, 2020 – (11 responses)

Au Pair "Training" During Quarantine – Apr 4, 2020 – (9 responses)

Preschool for 2-year-old near Piedmont Av. – Apr 2, 2020 – (3 responses)

Classes & Camps & Groups & Tutors

Summer Camp or Preschool for 3YO, not potty trained – Jun 2, 2020 – (0 responses, 1 pending)

Varsity Tutors experience? – May 23, 2020 – (0 responses)

Exercise equipment/accessories recommendations? – May 15, 2020 – (7 responses)

Summer film classes? – May 12, 2020 – (2 responses)

SOS4Students or Classroom Matters for Writing Workshop? – May 11, 2020 – (1 response)

Chemical Engineering Tutor Needed – May 3, 2020 – (1 response)

Trumpet mute help – Apr 20, 2020 – (1 response)

Camp Concord - what's it like? – Apr 8, 2020 – (1 response)

Computer programming for young children – Apr 5, 2020 – (3 responses)

Community & Housing & Work

Living and doing home construction in Albany – Jun 2, 2020 – (0 responses, 2 pending)

Do you say someting when someone in not wearing a mask? – Jun 1, 2020 – (0 responses, 8 pending)

Looking for Place to Drop off Donation – May 28, 2020 – (0 responses, 3 pending)

Young adult wants to continue dating during pandemic – May 25, 2020 – (1 response, 4 pending)

Public outdoor spaces in Upper Rockridge? – May 25, 2020 – (1 response)

Outlook for elementary schools for AY 20-21? – May 23, 2020 – (2 responses, 2 pending)

Preschool Openings in Berkeley Given Covid – May 22, 2020 – (1 response)

Over-Protective Adult Child During the Pandemic – May 20, 2020 – (9 responses)

Online Interactive Classes for Teens this Summer? – May 20, 2020 – (2 responses, 1 pending)

Any suggestions for the summer? – May 19, 2020 – (5 responses, 1 pending)

Online Camps for Teens this Summer – May 18, 2020 – (0 responses)

Online college for fall? – May 16, 2020 – (2 responses)

Brother being harassed by gang member in Central Valley – May 15, 2020 – (1 response)

Any fun online non-school related groups for teens? – May 14, 2020 – (0 responses)

Kindergarten at BUSD during COVID-19 – May 13, 2020 – (3 responses, 1 pending)

Career Change – May 13, 2020 – (5 responses)

Distance learning at Rosa Parks and Jefferson – May 12, 2020 – (4 responses)

Alta Bates birth during Covid19 – May 12, 2020 – (10 responses)

Neighbors having a backyard party during SIP – May 8, 2020 – (6 responses)

Donations of clothes, books, household items during SIP – May 3, 2020 – (3 responses)

Public school districts handling the online transition well? – Apr 30, 2020 – (9 responses)

Smells from neighbor's property wafting into our backyard – Apr 29, 2020 – (14 responses)

Harassing person--does anyone do anything? – Apr 26, 2020 – (7 responses)

Refund for Cancelled Summer Camp – Apr 26, 2020 – (5 responses)

What are you doing about summer camp this summer? – Apr 23, 2020 – (1 response)

UCSD (Roosevelt College) or Wash Univ. at St. Louis for pre-med – Apr 22, 2020 – (18 responses)

Special gift for a sad 8yo girl with cancelled birthday party – Apr 22, 2020 – (17 responses)

Working with young kids while sheltering in place – Apr 18, 2020 – (22 responses)

living in el sobrante? – Apr 15, 2020 – (5 responses)

14 year old struggling with academics during COVID19 – Apr 13, 2020 – (9 responses)

Advice about moving to sierra foothills area – Apr 9, 2020 – (14 responses)

Buying a home in Richmond/ surrounding areas – Apr 9, 2020 – (7 responses)

Childcare during childbirth with shelter in place? – Apr 8, 2020 – (2 responses)

What will childcare look like during and after Shelter in Place? – Apr 7, 2020 – (3 responses)

Daycare Tuition during shelter in place – Apr 6, 2020 – (4 responses)

What Does Remote Learning Look Like Now at Your Middle School? – Apr 5, 2020 – (10 responses)

Concerned over rise in crime – Apr 4, 2020 – (15 responses)

Online/Virtual activities for kids – Apr 4, 2020 – (6 responses)

Online learning as an alternative to public school – Apr 4, 2020 – (0 responses)

Planning for newborn childcare during Covid 19 shelter-in-place – Apr 4, 2020 – (2 responses)

Need help finding a physical space for a small school program – Apr 4, 2020 – (3 responses)

What is your school offering in terms of zoom/assignments? – Apr 3, 2020 – (14 responses)

Nannies allowed under new SIL restrictions? – Apr 2, 2020 – (6 responses)

Online-courses for career advancement e.g. Excel (laid off) – Apr 1, 2020 – (9 responses)

COVID-19 and nanny – Mar 29, 2020 – (21 responses)

Family & Relationships

couples counseling online? – May 29, 2020 – (4 responses)

Can someone receive disability based upon a 30 y/o head injury? – May 29, 2020 – (10 responses, 2 pending)

Seeking Couples Therapist Recommendations – May 29, 2020 – (2 responses)

Self-sufficient kids – May 14, 2020 – (9 responses)

Health & Wellness

Severe Varicose Veins and Air Travel – Jun 3, 2020 – (0 responses)

Seeking a great pediatrician with a good online portal – Jun 3, 2020 – (0 responses)

Therapist for Decision Paralysis – Jun 1, 2020 – (1 response)

COVID-19 testing experience – Jun 1, 2020 – (2 responses)

Holistic, prevention-oriented pediatric dentist – May 26, 2020 – (5 responses)

Painful Varicose Veins – May 23, 2020 – (3 responses)

Eating disorder support group for parents/moms. – May 14, 2020 – (0 responses)

Looking for female therapist, expert in ASD & attachment – May 8, 2020 – (2 responses)

Experience with therapist Rachel Tucker? – May 6, 2020 – (3 responses)

Pediatric allergist – May 3, 2020 – (4 responses)

Tailor's Bunion foot pain-- need advice and shoe recs! – May 2, 2020 – (3 responses)

Seeking wise psychologist/therapist for 'unsticking' – Apr 30, 2020 – (3 responses)

Experience with Spectrum Practice of Berkeley? – Apr 30, 2020 – (0 responses)

Seeking Kaiser doctor who can treat adrenal - thyroid issues – Apr 24, 2020 – (1 response)

Gay or Gay Friendly Primary Care Physician in East Bay – Apr 24, 2020 – (2 responses)

Pediatrician in Berkeley – Apr 21, 2020 – (5 responses)

House & Garden

Conflicts about gun ownership – Jun 3, 2020 – (11 responses)

Looking for landscaper recommendations – Jun 1, 2020 – (1 response)

FLIES ... so many flies – May 26, 2020 – (10 responses)

Looking for amazing baker, bakery for cakes – May 22, 2020 – (12 responses)

Seek Painter/Carpenter for Dry Rot & Exterior Painting – May 21, 2020 – (1 response)

Landscape architect or designer – May 16, 2020 – (4 responses)

Seeking reasonably priced gardener – May 6, 2020 – (4 responses)

Architect to help plan an ADU – May 6, 2020 – (7 responses)

Irrigation System Repair – May 3, 2020 – (1 response)

Garden Sprinkler installer needed – Apr 23, 2020 – (1 response)

Veterinarian that does home visits – Apr 10, 2020 – (2 responses)

Parenting

Toddler asking me to talk for stuffed animals – May 28, 2020 – (8 responses)

Toddler carseat 2020 update? and local place to buy? – May 23, 2020 – (5 responses)

Potty-training support at preschool – May 15, 2020 – (5 responses)

How do you get rid of a car seat? – May 1, 2020 – (4 responses)

Explaining pandemic to your young child(ren) – Apr 16, 2020 – (7 responses)

2.8 year old won’t poop in the potty! – Apr 14, 2020 – (11 responses)

Sleep consultant for infant - video or phone consultation – Mar 31, 2020 – (7 responses)

Pregnancy, Childbirth & Breastfeeding

Recommendations for midwife through Aetna PPO – Apr 26, 2020 – (2 responses)

Doula for planned C-section – Apr 18, 2020 – (4 responses)

OBGYN (Sutter) vs Midwife (Golden Oak) experience? – Apr 5, 2020 – (6 responses)

Night / Day Nurse for Newborns – Apr 5, 2020 – (3 responses)

Lactation consultant with virtual visits? – Mar 28, 2020 – (11 responses)

Products & Services

Recommendation Immigration Lawyer – Jun 2, 2020 – (3 responses, 1 pending)

Where can I order an ice cream cake? – Jun 2, 2020 – (7 responses)

Housekeeper Recommendation? – Jun 1, 2020 – (1 response)

Photographer for Porch Session – May 28, 2020 – (4 responses, 1 pending)

Looking for unbiased support in getting Long Term Care Insurance – May 27, 2020 – (0 responses)

Affordable newborn photos mini session – May 20, 2020 – (9 responses)

Financial counseling / couples therapy – May 12, 2020 – (1 response)

Kaiser's fees for services? – May 12, 2020 – (3 responses)

Holistic Berkeley pediatrician who accepts out-of-pocket pay? – May 12, 2020 – (1 response)

Recent Sellers Agent Reviews El Cerrito Area – May 8, 2020 – (4 responses)

Are driving lessons an "essential service"? – May 3, 2020 – (1 response)

School Advice

Honest Evals of Albany School District (middle and high school) – May 30, 2020 – (0 responses)

Looking for high school that supports kids with anxiety – May 29, 2020 – (0 responses, 7 pending)

Interdistrict transfer OUT of BUSD? – May 29, 2020 – (2 responses, 4 pending)

School alternatives for 20-21 academic year? – May 28, 2020 – (1 response, 3 pending)

Berkeley High Advice for incoming freshman – May 25, 2020 – (0 responses, 1 pending)

Increased asks by school foundations – May 24, 2020 – (1 response, 1 pending)

Albany School District Special Education Problems – May 19, 2020 – (9 responses)

Francophone experience – May 19, 2020 – (0 responses)

Francophone charter school advice for 2020-21 – May 19, 2020 – (1 response)

Homeschooling a 1 and 3 year old during Covid 19 – May 15, 2020 – (4 responses)

How much Spanish is enough Spanish for Sylvia Mendez incomingTK? – May 11, 2020 – (2 responses)

College guidance for 16 year old with ASD – May 6, 2020 – (2 responses)

Recommendation for college counseling for UK and US universities – May 3, 2020 – (0 responses)

Homeschooling High School Student East Bay – May 2, 2020 – (4 responses)

Private school under 10K a year? Homeschool? – May 1, 2020 – (7 responses)

College advice for transfer student, Texas and beyond – Apr 27, 2020 – (0 responses)

Montclair Elementary School – Apr 24, 2020 – (0 responses)

What is the law re: withdrawing children from private school now? – Apr 22, 2020 – (5 responses)

Yu Ming Aftercare Program – Apr 20, 2020 – (1 response)

getting off the waitlist for Francophone – Apr 15, 2020 – (5 responses)

OUSD curriculum questions 2nd grade – Apr 9, 2020 – (4 responses)

Recommendation for educational consultant – Apr 8, 2020 – (3 responses)

Prospect Sierra's smaller than usual kindergarten cohort? – Apr 6, 2020 – (1 response)

Accepting an OUSD school you don't want? – Apr 6, 2020 – (6 responses)

Private School Tuition During Covid-19 Closures – Mar 29, 2020 – (14 responses)

Teens & Preteens & Young Adults

Therapist for anxiety – May 13, 2020 – (0 responses)

Searching for life coach / program for teen boy – May 12, 2020 – (0 responses)

Intensive Outpatient Treatment for Teen – May 11, 2020 – (0 responses)

2-Night Getaway w/ 3 TEENS! – May 6, 2020 – (3 responses)

Information about Discovery Ranch For Girls Residential Program – May 6, 2020 – (2 responses)

Coach for very depressed young adult daughter – May 6, 2020 – (1 response)

Information on Alpine Academy in Utah – Apr 30, 2020 – (2 responses)

Online engaging summer school suggestions for 16yo boy – Apr 21, 2020 – (2 responses)

Therapist for Teen Cutting and Depression – Apr 13, 2020 – (1 response)

College student looking to work for a year – Apr 9, 2020 – (8 responses)