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Activities & Events & Places To Go

Santa Barbara Accommodations – Nov 29, 2022 – (0 responses, 3 pending)

Christmas Carols with Baby – Nov 28, 2022 – (0 responses, 4 pending)

Old Greenwood vacation homes in Truckee – Nov 25, 2022 – (0 responses)

Nut free Bakery for birthday cakes??? – Nov 20, 2022 – (2 responses)

Birthday Party - Entertainer Recommendations – Nov 15, 2022 – (4 responses)

SF Ballet Nutcracker – Nov 14, 2022 – (14 responses)

Winter Indoor Birthday Party Ideas – Nov 10, 2022 – (2 responses)

Junior Lifeguards East Bay Parks – Nov 8, 2022 – (1 response)

10 year old seeks dungeons and dragons game – Nov 7, 2022 – (7 responses)

Childcare & Preschool Advice

Au pair agencies - which would you recommend? – Nov 27, 2022 – (0 responses, 8 pending)

TK After-School Care with Pick Up Suggestions – Nov 12, 2022 – (0 responses)

Current/recent experiences with Greenhouse – Nov 7, 2022 – (1 response)

Anyone open to sharing their recent experiences at Wildwood? – Nov 5, 2022 – (0 responses)

Daycare obligation to notify other parents about illnesses – Nov 4, 2022 – (10 responses)

Current Parents of Kids at Akidemia – Oct 25, 2022 – (0 responses)

Experience with Bay Super Nannies? – Oct 16, 2022 – (1 response)

Looking for infant daycare/in-home/nannyshare for 6 month old – Oct 14, 2022 – (3 responses)

Classes & Camps & Groups & Tutors

What should we do with our toddler this weekend!? – Nov 29, 2022 – (0 responses, 16 pending)

Winter Camp for Preschoolers – Nov 28, 2022 – (0 responses, 2 pending)

Reviews for Bladium Nike Sports Camp (Winter Break)? – Nov 27, 2022 – (0 responses)

Japanese language exposure for 2-3 year old – Nov 13, 2022 – (2 responses)

Japanese lessons for a 4 year old – Nov 13, 2022 – (1 response)

Any reviews for Creative Spanish After-Care Program in Oakland? – Nov 11, 2022 – (1 response)

Roller Skating Lesson for Young Child – Nov 10, 2022 – (1 response)

Capoeira for 5 yo boy East Bay – Nov 9, 2022 – (2 responses)

Looking for Collaborative Music Groups for Kids (7-10) – Nov 9, 2022 – (2 responses)

in search of a Korean language tutor/school/class near Berkeley – Nov 9, 2022 – (1 response)

Accredited Math for Middle School - Fusion or Tilden Prep – Nov 8, 2022 – (4 responses)

Overnight (or day) Camp with Academic Focus? – Nov 8, 2022 – (2 responses)

Capoeira classes for teenagers – Nov 6, 2022 – (1 response)

Searching for exceptional math tutor – Nov 6, 2022 – (2 responses)

In-person beginning Italian class? – Nov 5, 2022 – (0 responses)

Seeking toddler swim lessons in/near Alameda (Aquatech full) – Nov 5, 2022 – (2 responses)

Ballet Class With Recital For Pre-Teens – Nov 4, 2022 – (3 responses)

Singing or performance opportunities for anxious 7 year old – Oct 31, 2022 – (2 responses)

11 year old son has a strong interest in writing – Oct 28, 2022 – (14 responses)

Looking for a Dance Class for 3.5 year old – Oct 27, 2022 – (13 responses)

Camps for kids in other countries? – Oct 19, 2022 – (7 responses)

Elementary school art tutor - comic / manga / anime style? – Oct 19, 2022 – (3 responses)

Current In-Person Tutor Recs for Teen – Sep 29, 2022 – (2 responses)

Community & Housing & Work

Job seeking services for non-Internet user – Nov 28, 2022 – (0 responses, 4 pending)

Looking for BNP equivalent in Dallas/FW area – Nov 14, 2022 – (0 responses)

Moving to Sacramento - Childcare/Pre School Advice? – Nov 13, 2022 – (3 responses)

For Parents of Children in Progressive Schools.... – Nov 11, 2022 – (2 responses)

mold + lead testing and contractor rec – Nov 9, 2022 – (3 responses)

Recent Experience with St. Paul's Towers – Nov 9, 2022 – (3 responses)

Where can we safely and affordably live as an LGBTQ family? – Oct 26, 2022 – (15 responses)

Renovating historic homes in Alameda – Oct 24, 2022 – (4 responses)

Recommendations on possible relocation to Fort Worth TX or Plano? – Oct 18, 2022 – (2 responses, 1 pending)

Family & Relationships

Marriage/Couples counselor within UC Blue & Gold provider network – Nov 29, 2022 – (0 responses)

Local Grief Support Group (or counselor)? – Nov 12, 2022 – (1 response)

Trying to teach kids their native language – Nov 7, 2022 – (6 responses)

Seeking insight into tax Form 709, we need a professional – Nov 7, 2022 – (3 responses)

Geriatric therapist for caregiver of spouse with dementia – Nov 1, 2022 – (3 responses)

Health & Wellness

Pediatric sleep study at home? – Nov 29, 2022 – (0 responses, 1 pending)

Pelvic floor PT? – Nov 29, 2022 – (0 responses, 11 pending)

Therapist for postpartum anxiety for fathers/partners? – Nov 25, 2022 – (0 responses, 1 pending)

Breast Reduction Kaiser doctor referral – Nov 22, 2022 – (2 responses, 1 pending)

Interactive metronome therapy for ADHD inattentive/SCT? – Nov 22, 2022 – (0 responses)

Looking for child psychiatrist for anxiety – Nov 20, 2022 – (2 responses, 2 pending)

Alternative to mesh for hernia surgery? – Nov 18, 2022 – (3 responses, 1 pending)

ISO Functional Medicine sliding scale, affordable or Medi-cal – Nov 17, 2022 – (1 response, 2 pending)

How to join the Decoding Dyslexia group? – Nov 16, 2022 – (2 responses)

Dermatologist for hidradenitis suppurativa? – Nov 16, 2022 – (0 responses)

OT for 10 year old's hand strength/handwriting – Nov 15, 2022 – (1 response)

Alameda therapist with ADHD experience – Nov 15, 2022 – (0 responses)

Holistic pediatrician/family medicine doc Kaiser Oak/Berk – Nov 8, 2022 – (2 responses)

Breast Implants – Nov 8, 2022 – (3 responses)

Compounding pharmacy – Nov 6, 2022 – (2 responses)

Neuropsych evaluation at kaiser? – Nov 6, 2022 – (4 responses, 1 pending)

Looking for a pediatrician in east bay – Nov 5, 2022 – (5 responses)

East Bay therapy generalist with openings for IN PERSON sessions – Nov 5, 2022 – (1 response)

Looking for therapist who can help with IVF trauma – Nov 4, 2022 – (6 responses)

Therapist for 8yr old w/ ADHD-related difficulty making friends? – Nov 2, 2022 – (6 responses)

Considering leaving Kaiser - what's it like out there? – Nov 1, 2022 – (15 responses, 1 pending)

Looking for a Pediatrician - Small/Private vs Conglomerate – Oct 28, 2022 – (5 responses)

Does anyone have the local healthcare situation figured out? – Oct 27, 2022 – (5 responses)

Pragmatic therapist for pessimistic, isolated young adult? – Oct 20, 2022 – (4 responses)

Seeking ND-affirming autism assessment – Oct 19, 2022 – (6 responses, 1 pending)

More recent dentist review for Dr. Lopez? – Oct 16, 2022 – (6 responses)

Acupuncturist for Graves' disease/thyroid dysfunction – Oct 13, 2022 – (3 responses)

Asherman surgeon? – Oct 12, 2022 – (10 responses)

Theraputic help with sad/angry 11 year old girl – Oct 10, 2022 – (3 responses)

House & Garden

Housekeeper recommendation – Nov 29, 2022 – (11 responses)

Contractor for kitchen & bath remodel – Nov 26, 2022 – (0 responses, 5 pending)

Renovation - Clé tile conundrum – Nov 14, 2022 – (0 responses)

Suggestions for where to get drapery cleaned? – Nov 12, 2022 – (2 responses)

Q on Entry Locks, double doors – Nov 11, 2022 – (0 responses)

Household & Meal Help – Nov 11, 2022 – (1 response)

Irrigation issues – Nov 9, 2022 – (0 responses)

Reliable plumber/contractor to replace shower – Nov 8, 2022 – (2 responses)

front door adjustment – Nov 7, 2022 – (4 responses)

Seeking a housekeeper 3-4 days/week – Nov 3, 2022 – (1 response)

Home improvement— Where do we begin? What help do we need? – Oct 28, 2022 – (13 responses)

Sidewalk and tree removal repair contractors – Oct 26, 2022 – (2 responses)

tree stump removal – Oct 20, 2022 – (1 response)

Concrete patio resurfacing – Oct 17, 2022 – (1 response)

Cost to paint a 3000sf Duplex? – Oct 11, 2022 – (4 responses)

Any reco for landscape builder that knows permaculture – Oct 10, 2022 – (3 responses)

Parenting Topics

Any cloth diaper services left? – Nov 28, 2022 – (0 responses, 4 pending)

Tips for older bedwetter – Nov 27, 2022 – (0 responses, 13 pending)

Toddler speech – Nov 25, 2022 – (1 response, 8 pending)

Transition two toddlers to beds: room prep – Nov 21, 2022 – (3 responses)

Screechy baby back then - how did it turn out? – Nov 6, 2022 – (9 responses)

Pregnancy, Childbirth & Breastfeeding

Night Nanny/Night Doula Recommendations? – Nov 7, 2022 – (2 responses)

UCSF v Alta Bates/Sutter v John Muir for childbirth – Oct 30, 2022 – (3 responses)

Products & Services

IKEA KITCHEN INSTALLATION – Nov 30, 2022 – (0 responses)

Seeking Subaru shop recommendation for Engine Rebuild – Nov 27, 2022 – (0 responses, 2 pending)

Wagon/Cart as Stroller Alternative – Nov 7, 2022 – (0 responses)

Lawyer or resource to help navigate EDD for maternity leave – Oct 25, 2022 – (8 responses)

Teen needs help passing DMV written test – Oct 24, 2022 – (3 responses)

Driver's Training for 16 year old with High-Functioning Autism – Oct 21, 2022 – (1 response)

What kind of financial/tax/legal advisor do we need? – Oct 19, 2022 – (2 responses)

Auto Mechanic for a VW – Oct 18, 2022 – (5 responses)

Where to get a chair massage? – Oct 17, 2022 – (0 responses)

Help! Thermal Swimsuit Needed for Winter Swimming! – Oct 10, 2022 – (1 response)

School Advice

Kindergarten: San Leandro public vs. independent? – Nov 30, 2022 – (0 responses, 1 pending)

ADHD friendly Spanish immersion school – Nov 29, 2022 – (0 responses, 3 pending)

ISO 1:1 school aide for kindergarter – Nov 29, 2022 – (0 responses, 1 pending)

ECE program in Oakland – Nov 23, 2022 – (0 responses, 2 pending)

Oakland School for the Arts 504/IEP-Middle School(ADHD/Dyslexia) – Nov 23, 2022 – (1 response)

Interdistrict Transfer from BUSD to Albany Unified? – Nov 20, 2022 – (0 responses)

Trying to understand preschool process for toddler on spectrum – Nov 19, 2022 – (0 responses)

Yu Ming school locations? – Nov 17, 2022 – (0 responses)

Twins starting Kindergarten in OUSD – Nov 12, 2022 – (7 responses)

Albany after school care – Nov 10, 2022 – (2 responses)

Fairmont Elementary School in El Cerritos – Nov 10, 2022 – (0 responses, 1 pending)

Any parents of dyslexic students at Crestmont School? – Nov 9, 2022 – (2 responses, 1 pending)

Part-time and/or online high school program – Nov 6, 2022 – (2 responses)

Arts-Based Middle School Recommendations? – Nov 3, 2022 – (4 responses)

Adult skills camp/program for 18 yo who has no independent skills – Oct 26, 2022 – (9 responses)

Kindergarten - alternatives to OUSD? – Oct 23, 2022 – (4 responses)

Need your help for AP Exam – Oct 19, 2022 – (2 responses)

Albany middle school - experiences of LGBTQ+ students – Oct 19, 2022 – (3 responses)

Non-public school options near El Cerrito that aren't a fortune?? – Oct 11, 2022 – (15 responses)

Why don't schools pay attention to my teen's IEP? – Oct 10, 2022 – (2 responses)

Microschool Middle/High Schools in East Bay for 2E? – Oct 3, 2022 – (2 responses)

Back in the (college) saddle – Oct 2, 2022 – (6 responses)

Berkeley High Student and Missed school for medical reasons – Sep 22, 2022 – (3 responses)

Teens & Preteens & Young Adults

Bat Mitzvah DJ Advice – Nov 25, 2022 – (0 responses, 1 pending)

Hair stylist for teen boy? – Oct 31, 2022 – (5 responses)

Teens and sleepovers with BF/GF – Oct 30, 2022 – (9 responses)

Anxiety about puberty – Oct 18, 2022 – (3 responses)

College financial aid Cal culator – Oct 14, 2022 – (2 responses)

Self esteem/self confidence for my 25 yr old ADD child – Sep 30, 2022 – (2 responses)

My daughter feels she doesn’t belong at her school … – Sep 29, 2022 – (6 responses)

Living options for soon to be evicted young adult? – Sep 17, 2022 – (2 responses)