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[ - ] Any Westwood or West L.A. moms on? Or other L.A. moms with opinions about these places? We are relocating and need to find a family-friendly place to live between DH's job in Hollywood and the kids' schools in Mar Vista. From afar it's hard to know what the personalities of these areas are, the pros and cons. Thanks for any advice you can give me in advance. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Los Angeles 05.18.10, 08:58 AM Flag
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I'm not sure West LA has a personality, it's kind of a big general area, I'm not sure where the borders are. I think of "West LA" as an area between the 405 and Santa Monica but someone the other day told me he lived in West LA and he's over beyond Culver City. So I can't comment on "West LA" unless you get more specific. Westwood conjures up a nicer area, but there are different sections of Westwood. You don't say if you want to rent or buy, whether you want a house or condo/apt, and what your budget is. Generally speaking, from your brief description, I'd suggest checking out Westwood, Cheviot Hills, Rancho Park and Mar Vista. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.18.10, 09:36 AM Flag
[ - ] Anybody know anything about New L.A. Charter School (new middle school on Wilshire)? New to the area and don't know any families there. My son got a slot through the lottery but they don't offer classroom visits or tours, so I am eager to talk to parents about the place. Thanks. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Los Angeles 04.16.10, 02:41 PM Flag
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My child doesn't go there, but I have a friend whose son is in his second year there and they LOVE it. I don't know any specifics, but she told me it was the best school her son has attended. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.17.10, 01:15 PM Flag
[ - ] Washingtonians in LA: what's the Sidwell Friends of LA private schools? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Los Angeles 04.16.10, 07:55 AM Flag
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Harvard Westlake [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.01.10, 09:38 PM Flag
[ - ] Schools in Los Angeles: Any suggestions for a third grader? Looks like we're moving. Also, where should we live? TIA. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Los Angeles 04.05.10, 01:20 PM Flag
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Live near work, because commuting here takes forever. If you have a choice, Santa Monica has good schools and lots of things to do on evenings and weekends, but stay north of Wilshire to be in a less trafficked and quieter area. Santa Monica is also a separate city & school system from LA, so you can avoid a lot of the problems that come with such a huge bureaucracy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.05.10, 10:05 PM Flag
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If you will be working downtown, look at the corridor from North Hollywood to Glendale & Pasadena. Good schools, good weather, easy to get to work without too much traffic most days. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.05.10, 10:27 PM Flag
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ITDA. NoHo is way too hot in the summer - it's in the Valley, really (although, at least it's on the red line, so commuting is a breeze) - plus it has a decent share of the violent crime in LA. Glendale & Pasadena are where all of my young, single/DINK friends live (except for the ones who live in WeHo). If you're considering the north side/valleys, stay west, in the more family-dense areas. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.05.10, 10:36 PM Flag
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Don't live in Beverly Hills unless you really can afford it. Our kids go to school with a few families who just squeezed into the zip code in order be able to say they live in BH and so their kids can be in in BH schools, but they are stuck in a perpetual game of keeping up. I'm not saying it's the end of the world to be the least rich kid in your class, but it's not fun for a preteen/teenager to always be trying to catch up socially. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.05.10, 10:32 PM Flag
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Sounds like UES privates... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.08.10, 07:34 PM Flag
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If working downtown, I would consider Pasadena/San Marino. Beautiful old classic California homes, really excellent public schools, and close enough to have a decent commute [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.08.10, 07:28 PM Flag
[ - ] breastfeeding moms, when did you introduce the bottle? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Los Angeles 03.18.10, 05:31 PM Flag
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I gave him a bottle with water at about 3 months. I started giving him breast milk in a bottle at about 6 months, but still breastfeed mostly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.18.10, 05:50 PM Flag
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after 2 or 3 weeks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.18.10, 05:53 PM Flag
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2weeks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.18.10, 05:56 PM Flag
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pumped breastmilk at about 4 weeks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.26.10, 09:49 PM Flag
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6 weeks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.26.10, 10:01 PM Flag
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I *thought* it was at 4 weeks, but I later found out that when DD was 2 weeks old and I went out briefly to a meeting, DH gave her 4 ounces of formula in a bottle. I remember that night because she slept an unprecendented 7 hours. He fessed up months later. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.27.10, 04:30 AM Flag
[ - ] My thirteen year old just told me that when she grows up and has a family and friends that I should be sure to have a group of friends and hobbies. I don't think she really wants me much in her life. She said this with a smile and a hug. Sometimes she tells me she's going to another country to live and when I say well... you'd better check your luggage 'cause I'll be there, she laughs.. but I realize, she really wants to be off on her own someday. Her future includes very little of me 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Los Angeles 02.26.10, 11:21 AM Flag
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aww, get a grip!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.26.10, 11:31 AM Flag
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She is 13! It is natural for her to want some independence. I'm sure you will stay close when you are older :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.26.10, 11:33 AM Flag
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your dd sounds really sweet and cares about her mom's well being, but mom, you do need to let her go one day [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.26.10, 11:42 AM Flag
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it sounds like she thinks your life revolves around her and she wants to know that you have your own so when she leaves you won't be lonely. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.26.10, 11:49 AM Flag
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At 13 you are in such a hurry to grow up and your world is very small. Once you go out into the real world and get pushed around a little, you realize that the world and your independence isn't as wonderful as you thought it would be. That's when mom is there to lend her support and as long as you do that, she will always be close to you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.26.10, 10:50 PM Flag
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Wow. I have to tell you. There are only 2 reasons I am WOHM. When I grew up, my SAHM was so sad and lost when her children went off to high/school and college, I watched her struggle for years to figure out what to do with herself. Which she never did find anything. I vowed to always have a job, and interests, so that my children won't feel the guilt, and sadness, I did for her. She was a WONDERFUL mother, but she gave her life for us, and was left with a working husband, and little to do. If I were you, really, I would sign up for a class this weekend, painting? Knitting? And join some book clubs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.27.10, 01:11 AM Flag
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^ ^ My second reason for WOHM, I love my job. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.27.10, 01:12 AM Flag
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that's why I come here. you all are wonderful. I want to thank each and every one of you for your kind and thoughtful replies. I know I need to reach out and get involved in things I love, too. Thanks again [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.27.10, 03:47 AM Flag
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