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Activities & Events & Places To Go

Mexico Trip: Are Supplements & Chinese Herbs allowed? – Mar 27, 2023 – (1 response, 2 pending)

Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo & SW Norwegian Fjords (incl Bergen) – Mar 8, 2023 – (11 responses)

Party Rentals (Games)? – Mar 2, 2023 – (1 response)

ISO Ski Lease Process and Information – Mar 1, 2023 – (2 responses)

Where to play with marbles mazes? – Feb 15, 2023 – (6 responses)

Childcare & Preschool Advice

Feedback about Guidepost Montessori Emeryville? – Mar 28, 2023 – (0 responses)

Review Needed on Caterpillar Kids – Mar 26, 2023 – (0 responses)

Feedback about Smiles? – Mar 23, 2023 – (0 responses)

Preschools with low child/teacher ratios? – Mar 14, 2023 – (2 responses)

Recent reviews of El Nuevo Mundo Children's Center – Mar 14, 2023 – (0 responses)

Unsustainable childcare logistics or temp nanny we can't afford? – Mar 14, 2023 – (16 responses)

Recent experience with Lakeview preschool under Heart's Leap – Mar 8, 2023 – (0 responses)

Seeking pre-school with big outdoor component – Mar 2, 2023 – (6 responses)

Small Size Big Mind: Is it Play Based? – Mar 2, 2023 – (3 responses)

Recent Experience with Grand Lake and/or Child Unique Montessori? – Feb 27, 2023 – (2 responses)

Bright Future Early Learning Center – Feb 15, 2023 – (2 responses)

Significant Preschool Tuition Increase – Feb 14, 2023 – (2 responses)

Fellow KSS parents - reaction to tuition increase? – Feb 14, 2023 – (3 responses)

KSS changes in tuition? – Feb 14, 2023 – (7 responses)

Cost of home daycare? – Feb 13, 2023 – (9 responses)

Preschools enrolling now for 2023 - 2024? – Feb 13, 2023 – (5 responses)

How to (Appropriately) Ask Preschool to Drop Mask Requirement – Feb 13, 2023 – (5 responses)

1st time mom seeking daycare and/or nanny share for infant – Feb 10, 2023 – (0 responses)

Care for older kids during labor/delivery of 3rd – Feb 8, 2023 – (1 response)

WFH setup advice in a 1-bedroom w/ nanny – Jan 25, 2023 – (1 response)

Berkeley New School or Aquatic Park School? – Jan 21, 2023 – (5 responses)

Nanny, Daycare, Babysitting costs? – Jan 14, 2023 – (7 responses)

Classes & Camps & Groups & Tutors

Lacrosse camps – Mar 28, 2023 – (0 responses)

Spanish-learning game(s) for a 5-y.o. – Mar 27, 2023 – (0 responses, 1 pending)

Tutor for neurodivergent teen – Mar 26, 2023 – (0 responses, 1 pending)

Camp - Memorial Day week? – Mar 26, 2023 – (2 responses)

Volleyball camps for 8th grader? – Mar 24, 2023 – (0 responses)

Spring Break camp /activity /child care ideas for 3.5 year old – Mar 23, 2023 – (0 responses)

Gym/Rec Center near Temescal for Grandparents – Mar 23, 2023 – (0 responses, 1 pending)

Experience with Camp Doodles for 4 year old in Berkeley or Orinda – Mar 20, 2023 – (0 responses)

Science Summer Camps - Galileo vs Legarza – Mar 15, 2023 – (0 responses)

exercise bootcamp over summer break? – Mar 13, 2023 – (2 responses)

Free baby music classes/story time in West Berkeley? – Mar 13, 2023 – (0 responses)

Music class for an infant – Mar 12, 2023 – (6 responses)

4 year old very into music- where can he experience instruments? – Mar 11, 2023 – (18 responses)

Cal Magic Soccer Club for U8 girl? – Mar 9, 2023 – (0 responses)

Parent Child Jujitsu Classes – Mar 4, 2023 – (2 responses)

Studio One Fine Arts Summer Camp – Mar 4, 2023 – (1 response)

How to find a book club? – Feb 26, 2023 – (7 responses)

Seeking sewing/fashion design camps for teen – Feb 23, 2023 – (2 responses)

Summer camp recommendations for 7 year old boy with ADHD – Feb 18, 2023 – (2 responses)

ISO Writing Tutor for 4th grader – Feb 18, 2023 – (0 responses)

Summer coding camp options – Feb 17, 2023 – (2 responses)

Seeking music teacher for pre-school – Feb 17, 2023 – (3 responses)

Recent experience with Berkeley community center summer camps? – Feb 13, 2023 – (2 responses)

High school credit recovery Algebra1 and Spanish1 during summer? – Feb 11, 2023 – (4 responses)

Prenatal Pilates – Feb 11, 2023 – (3 responses)

Reading Activities for 4-Year-Old – Feb 8, 2023 – (3 responses)

Weekend activity for an active 3yo – Feb 4, 2023 – (4 responses)

Summer camp options for 4.5 and 10 year old – Feb 1, 2023 – (5 responses)

Math tutor for my son - 2nd grade (zoom is fine) – Jan 28, 2023 – (1 response)

Community & Housing & Work

Hungarian Citizenship by Descent -- Seeking Recommendations – Mar 23, 2023 – (0 responses)

Sacramento Suburbs for family with high schooler? – Mar 15, 2023 – (1 response)

Resume Support & Job Coach – Mar 10, 2023 – (2 responses)

Seeking physical space and adminstrative organizer for office – Mar 8, 2023 – (0 responses)

Late summer / early fall - something to do for 15-year old girl – Mar 7, 2023 – (0 responses)

St Joseph middle school for Jewish/non-Christian family? – Mar 6, 2023 – (0 responses, 1 pending)

Experience moving to Berkeley/Oakland School districts mid-summer – Mar 3, 2023 – (3 responses)

Moving family to be close to parent with Alzheimer's? – Feb 28, 2023 – (7 responses)

Summer English program for international kids age 5-9? – Feb 25, 2023 – (0 responses)

Thank you gift for contractor at the end of a long-term project? – Feb 22, 2023 – (6 responses)

any recent Davis (from Berkeley) transplants? middle + hi school – Feb 15, 2023 – (3 responses)

What-if scenario - survey finds our prop is over the line – Feb 8, 2023 – (4 responses)

Moving back to the Bay Area from NYC: Berkeley or SF? – Jan 30, 2023 – (18 responses)

Family & Relationships

Preparing for twins – Mar 25, 2023 – (0 responses, 5 pending)

Memory Care facilities in the area that take Medicaid – Mar 19, 2023 – (2 responses, 1 pending)

Single Mom Support Group – Mar 15, 2023 – (4 responses, 2 pending)

Looking for a therapist, neurodiversity affirming – Mar 14, 2023 – (2 responses)

Sibling rivalry over care of elderly parent with dementia – Mar 13, 2023 – (2 responses)

Good book on ADD in adults? – Mar 2, 2023 – (2 responses)

Health & Wellness

Kaiser Gyn nonbinary-friendly – Mar 27, 2023 – (0 responses)

Physical Therapist who takes insurance – Mar 23, 2023 – (0 responses, 3 pending)

Rec for pregnancy acupuncture? – Mar 22, 2023 – (0 responses, 16 pending)

Outstanding gastroenterologist? – Mar 21, 2023 – (1 response, 1 pending)

Chiropractor during pregnancy – Mar 20, 2023 – (14 responses)

Dyslexia/Dysgraphia Support – Mar 18, 2023 – (6 responses)

Electrolysis recommendations near Lake Merritt – Mar 17, 2023 – (0 responses)

Tri Valley Plastic Surgery Experiences? – Mar 17, 2023 – (0 responses)

Therapist Recs for 8 year old with Anxiety – Mar 16, 2023 – (0 responses)

Selective Mutism Summer Camps – Mar 16, 2023 – (1 response)

Seeking recommendations for EMDR therapy in Berkeley – Mar 15, 2023 – (1 response, 2 pending)

Pediatric dentist in-network with Aetna – Mar 15, 2023 – (1 response)

equine therapy – Mar 12, 2023 – (3 responses)

Affordable ADHD Testing – Mar 12, 2023 – (11 responses)

therapist with experience w teens/preteens (2e/ADHD) – Mar 12, 2023 – (0 responses)

Doctor for Botox in East Bay – Mar 12, 2023 – (3 responses)

Seeking referrals for dermatologists specializing in hair loss – Mar 10, 2023 – (1 response)

EMDR or hypnotherapy for travel anxiety? – Mar 5, 2023 – (3 responses)

Recs for OB not Sutter Health? – Mar 3, 2023 – (8 responses)

seeking private speech therapist for 4 year old – Mar 3, 2023 – (0 responses)

couples therapist for the conflict-averse – Mar 2, 2023 – (2 responses)

Women's OBGYN / Integrative medicine / Perimenopause – Mar 2, 2023 – (2 responses)

Seeking Optometrist with experience in complicated cases – Feb 28, 2023 – (1 response)

ADHD coach/therapist for adult – Feb 28, 2023 – (2 responses)

Functional Medicine Doctor – Feb 25, 2023 – (4 responses)

High risk OB-GYN (non-kaiser) – Feb 23, 2023 – (8 responses)

Therapist for Inattentive ADHD in girls – Feb 22, 2023 – (1 response)

Coach for help with my social life – Feb 19, 2023 – (4 responses)

Looking for a new GYN – Feb 15, 2023 – (2 responses)

Head tumor – Feb 13, 2023 – (2 responses)

where to buy supplements – Feb 11, 2023 – (4 responses)

Full mental & behavioral assessment for an adult (40s)? – Feb 11, 2023 – (1 response)

Local day spa recommendation for a girls day? – Feb 10, 2023 – (6 responses)

Seeking preschool for autistic son – Feb 9, 2023 – (1 response)

Hernia surgery while kids are little? – Feb 8, 2023 – (3 responses)

Seeking Life Coach Recommendations – Feb 7, 2023 – (2 responses)

Nutritionist for 55+ female athlete – Feb 3, 2023 – (0 responses)

Kaiser Oakland Physical Medicine and Rehab for spine/Dr. Sheikh – Feb 2, 2023 – (2 responses)

Therapies for high-autism-risk-flagged 12mo old? – Feb 2, 2023 – (6 responses)

Seeking Excellent Endocrinologist – Jan 31, 2023 – (1 response)

Looking for autism spectrum diagnosis – Jan 27, 2023 – (3 responses)

Another source for East Bay doctor reviews (esp. Kaiser)? – Jan 27, 2023 – (2 responses)

Seeking Primary Care Doctor Taking Medicare – Jan 20, 2023 – (0 responses)

Mouth-breathing, teeth-grinding and snoring in 5 year old – Jan 10, 2023 – (9 responses)

House & Garden

Is there a place get bulk compost – Mar 29, 2023 – (0 responses, 9 pending)

Balcony repair recommendation – Mar 26, 2023 – (0 responses)

Dog-friendly AirBNB about two hours from Berkeley? – Mar 23, 2023 – (0 responses, 8 pending)

Natural playspace – Mar 23, 2023 – (1 response, 2 pending)

seeking house cleaner – Mar 22, 2023 – (0 responses, 9 pending)

New window or skylight costs – Mar 22, 2023 – (0 responses, 1 pending)

Consulting arborist for redwood tree? – Mar 22, 2023 – (0 responses, 2 pending)

Experience with waterproof cork flooring tiles or alternatives? – Mar 20, 2023 – (0 responses)

ISO: Builder, contractor, etc. – Mar 20, 2023 – (1 response)

Seeking bi-weekly or monthly housecleaning – Mar 19, 2023 – (5 responses)

Artificial Grass Installation – Mar 19, 2023 – (5 responses)

Assembly Builders – Mar 16, 2023 – (0 responses)

Heat pump water heater installation – Mar 16, 2023 – (5 responses)

Disagreement with contractor – Mar 15, 2023 – (2 responses)

Area rugs: where other than Ikea – Mar 15, 2023 – (19 responses, 1 pending)

Outdoor counter build – Mar 14, 2023 – (0 responses)

Contractor for 203K Construction Loan – Mar 13, 2023 – (1 response)

Underground rainwater harvesting system – Mar 12, 2023 – (1 response)

Pigeons – Mar 10, 2023 – (0 responses)

Whole House Remodel recommendations – Mar 10, 2023 – (0 responses)

Housecleaner in Dublin – Mar 8, 2023 – (0 responses)

Payments & Raises for Housecleaner(s) – Mar 8, 2023 – (5 responses)

Home Security System - wireless upgrade or keep the old wiring – Mar 7, 2023 – (4 responses)

Any recent experience with Big Red Construction or Proyecto? – Mar 7, 2023 – (4 responses)

Irrigation Specialist – Mar 2, 2023 – (1 response)

Solar install on clay tile? – Mar 1, 2023 – (2 responses)

Tree Trimmer – Feb 27, 2023 – (6 responses)

Landscape designer w specialty in fruit trees/ edible landscaping – Feb 26, 2023 – (2 responses)

Installation of Laminate wood flooring – Feb 26, 2023 – (2 responses)

cleaning service for major/hazardous mess – Feb 26, 2023 – (2 responses)

Looking for a full time housekeeper/cook combo – Feb 23, 2023 – (0 responses)

Cleaner for leather upholstery? – Feb 22, 2023 – (0 responses)

Concrete removal – Feb 19, 2023 – (0 responses)

Milgard windows – Feb 17, 2023 – (7 responses)

Gardener or Landscaper Recommendation? – Feb 16, 2023 – (1 response)

Architectural renderings to help decide on remodeling? – Feb 13, 2023 – (6 responses)

Wood flooring & radiant heat installation rec’s and questions – Feb 13, 2023 – (3 responses)

Housekeeper recommendations – Feb 12, 2023 – (4 responses)

Meal rotation/ recipe ideas share – Feb 10, 2023 – (12 responses)

Venetian Plastering our Fireplace – Feb 8, 2023 – (0 responses)

Landscape designer by the hour? – Feb 7, 2023 – (3 responses)

Where to buy large appliances – Feb 7, 2023 – (10 responses)

Washer/Dryer Repair – Feb 6, 2023 – (10 responses)

Bathroom remodel tips – Feb 3, 2023 – (3 responses)

Solar power installation advice – Feb 3, 2023 – (7 responses)

Bathroom Remodel Recommendations – Jan 25, 2023 – (5 responses)

Recommend gutter repair professional/company – Jan 23, 2023 – (2 responses)

Carpenter + Plumber? – Jan 20, 2023 – (4 responses)

Parenting Topics

to nyc transplants: a similar resource? – Mar 26, 2023 – (0 responses, 3 pending)

Help with Separation Anxiety and Sleep Training – Mar 23, 2023 – (0 responses)

Connecting w/parents of teens/young adults w/high-functioning ASD – Mar 20, 2023 – (6 responses, 1 pending)

11 week old only sleeps when held – Mar 15, 2023 – (54 responses)

Neighbor verbally abusing child – Mar 15, 2023 – (18 responses)

Getting dressed struggles – Mar 14, 2023 – (22 responses)

Bottle Training 4.5 month old – Mar 13, 2023 – (5 responses)

Anyone tried Tiny Tots and/or Redyper / Earth Baby? – Mar 12, 2023 – (23 responses)

Non-chit-chat parent support / therapy group – Feb 15, 2023 – (0 responses)

Being proficient in English but not lose heritage language – Feb 13, 2023 – (7 responses)

10-year-old can't fall asleep, has trouble waking – Feb 2, 2023 – (8 responses)

Infant craniosacral/chiropractic/osteopathic therapy – Jan 27, 2023 – (5 responses)

Potty Training 3 & 4 – Jan 13, 2023 – (5 responses)

Seeking resources for New Widow and Children – Jan 9, 2023 – (3 responses)

Pregnancy, Childbirth & Breastfeeding

Recommendations for a Night Nanny in the East Bay? – Mar 10, 2023 – (1 response)

What does Alta Bates provide for post birth? – Mar 2, 2023 – (15 responses)

Seeking recommendations for a night nurse- start date feb 26 – Feb 21, 2023 – (5 responses)

Postpartum night doula in SSF? – Feb 20, 2023 – (2 responses)

Doula recommendation for Napa? – Feb 3, 2023 – (3 responses)

Post-partum Physical therapist/Chiropractor/Ortho Recommendations – Jan 22, 2023 – (16 responses)

Products & Services

Education Lawyer to help with negligent high school teacher – Mar 25, 2023 – (0 responses, 4 pending)

Estate Planning Attorney – Mar 21, 2023 – (7 responses)

Password manager advice – Mar 20, 2023 – (6 responses)

Seamstress to replace a zipper – Mar 19, 2023 – (3 responses)

Someone to hire re-dye a felt rug? – Mar 17, 2023 – (0 responses)

Colorist for natural golden-blonde highlights / lowlights – Mar 15, 2023 – (11 responses)

ISO: builder for loft bed – Mar 9, 2023 – (1 response)

Eco-friendly tie-dye recommendations for party – Mar 6, 2023 – (5 responses)

Veterinarian that makes house calls? – Mar 1, 2023 – (9 responses)

Financial advisor? – Mar 1, 2023 – (0 responses)

Jewelry repair? – Feb 22, 2023 – (7 responses)

Financial Advisor Recommendations – Feb 16, 2023 – (4 responses)

File Recovery after laptop hacked - Need skilled/honest person – Feb 16, 2023 – (3 responses)

Financial planner/advisor for large sum of money? – Feb 14, 2023 – (5 responses)

Best mortgage lenders for current environment – Feb 12, 2023 – (4 responses)

Kitchen Designer – Feb 8, 2023 – (4 responses)

Creative Carpool – Feb 6, 2023 – (2 responses)

Fillable pdf creator - any recs? – Feb 6, 2023 – (2 responses)

Speech Language Pathologist & OT Recommendations - Walnut Creek – Feb 6, 2023 – (2 responses)

Financial advisor confusion – Jan 26, 2023 – (4 responses)

Tenants' rights consult / legal help regarding rodent issues – Jan 19, 2023 – (1 response)

How establish who can certify a translation (for legal use)? – Jan 17, 2023 – (7 responses)

Best way to keep phone contact back home from Europe – Jan 15, 2023 – (22 responses)

School Advice

Fusion and Tilden for 6th grader - social success? – Mar 27, 2023 – (0 responses)

Any parents with kids currently at Thousand Oaks Elementary? – Mar 27, 2023 – (0 responses)

2E school for minimally verbal third grader in the bay area – Mar 26, 2023 – (0 responses, 2 pending)

Washington Elementary – Mar 24, 2023 – (0 responses, 1 pending)

Bentley? – Mar 23, 2023 – (0 responses)

BAM vs Malcolm X elementary – Mar 22, 2023 – (0 responses, 1 pending)

How is the TK program at PAES now (2023)? – Mar 20, 2023 – (1 response)

Chabot or MLA for kinder? – Mar 20, 2023 – (2 responses)

Current opinions on Hillcrest Elementary – Mar 20, 2023 – (1 response)

Bayhill vs BHS for autistic + ADHD kid? – Mar 20, 2023 – (4 responses, 1 pending)

Details of TK at Arts Magnet? – Mar 20, 2023 – (1 response)

What’s reasonable cost to hire a college admission coach – Mar 18, 2023 – (2 responses)

Aurora vs Park Day these days – Mar 17, 2023 – (8 responses)

Advice on Peralta Elementary from current parents – Mar 16, 2023 – (2 responses)

Berkeley HS, Piedmont HS, Albany HS or Alameda High – Mar 16, 2023 – (7 responses)

Current parents at Fremont basis? – Mar 14, 2023 – (0 responses)

Current MLA parents experience re afterschool enrollment? – Mar 14, 2023 – (0 responses)

Berkeley High School / Tilden Prep combo? – Mar 12, 2023 – (5 responses)

Possibility to transfer to Michelle Obama – Mar 11, 2023 – (1 response)

Chabot TK – Mar 11, 2023 – (3 responses)

Orinda Elementary School Comparison – Mar 11, 2023 – (0 responses)

Updated OSA Middle School Reviews Pls – Mar 10, 2023 – (1 response)

EBIA (East Bay Innovation Academy) Middle School Feedback – Mar 8, 2023 – (1 response)

East Bay Innovation Academy for Learning Differences – Mar 7, 2023 – (0 responses)

Sylvia Mendez/BUSD admission question – Mar 3, 2023 – (3 responses)

Aclc - Alameda – Mar 2, 2023 – (1 response)

Montessori -> TK? – Mar 1, 2023 – (2 responses)

Move across the School Zone Border and Bussing - BUSD – Feb 25, 2023 – (0 responses)

middle school: Julia Morgan, Redwood Day, Head Royce – Feb 23, 2023 – (3 responses)

Spanish Immersion - Benito Juarez Elementary School – Feb 18, 2023 – (1 response)

Berkeley Unified School District Residency Question – Feb 17, 2023 – (10 responses)

Private middle school? – Feb 17, 2023 – (2 responses)

IEE: help me find neurodiversity-affirming psychoed, SLP and OT – Feb 16, 2023 – (0 responses)

Looking for college consultant – Feb 12, 2023 – (5 responses)

Montera Middle School – Feb 8, 2023 – (1 response)

Seeking afterschool program in Berkeley 3-4 days/week – Feb 5, 2023 – (1 response)

Advice on TK in the Oakland Hills – Feb 5, 2023 – (2 responses)

Feeder preschools to Head Royce or Bentley School? – Jan 29, 2023 – (3 responses)

2E school recs? east bay/marin? project based learning? – Jan 27, 2023 – (6 responses)

Any "walking school bus" or "riding school bus" BUSD? – Jan 26, 2023 – (5 responses)

BUSD forcing child to go to First Grade – Jan 13, 2023 – (20 responses)

Teens & Preteens & Young Adults

How Are You Managing a Car for Your College-Aged Child? – Mar 28, 2023 – (0 responses)

Support group for 13 yr old struggling with body image – Mar 27, 2023 – (0 responses)

Connecting with other teens post treatment – Mar 27, 2023 – (0 responses)

Birthday Party Ideas for Teenager – Mar 25, 2023 – (1 response)

Curly hair coach? – Mar 24, 2023 – (3 responses)

Personal trainer for underweight teen – Mar 17, 2023 – (0 responses)

Any relief for intense periods in early adolescence? – Mar 15, 2023 – (5 responses)

Summer Trades camp/classes for 15yr. old – Mar 15, 2023 – (2 responses)

OCD teen – Mar 13, 2023 – (2 responses)

Berkeley Independent Study for 9th grader – Mar 11, 2023 – (0 responses)

Looking for a career coach for neurodiverse young adult – Mar 8, 2023 – (0 responses)

Psychiatrist or therapist for young adult drinker – Mar 7, 2023 – (0 responses)

21 year old's friend with benefits ... at my house – Mar 4, 2023 – (6 responses)

Need recommendations for a an ADHD specialist – Mar 1, 2023 – (0 responses)

Seeking Guitar Lessons – Feb 27, 2023 – (0 responses)

Sports for trans masc 9th grader? – Feb 21, 2023 – (6 responses)

Pediatric headache specialist for a Teen – Feb 21, 2023 – (0 responses)

LSAT – Feb 20, 2023 – (0 responses)

Fluency/Stammer Issue with 14 Year-Old Boy – Feb 14, 2023 – (1 response)

Life coach/ career guidance – Feb 13, 2023 – (1 response)