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[ - ] Larkspur/Corte Madera moms, I'm registering my daughters for Neill Cummins for the 2013-2014 school year (moving from the east coast). Would love to have them make some friends before school starts. Entering K and 3rd grade. Thoughts on summer camps? Thanks!!! 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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San Francisco 06.03.13, 02:43 AM Flag
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For K, anything at the Bay Area discovery museum, for older DC..Angel Island Camp, activity hero dot com is a good place to look at reviews and suggestions [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.13, 02:56 AM Flag
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And as an FYI- 4th of July Parade in Larkspur is great. Also, check out Marin Mommies and Souther Marin Moms [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.13, 03:00 AM Flag
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Thanks! I'll def check out all of the above!!! Are you in Larkspur/Corte Madera? How do you like it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.13, 03:08 AM Flag
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I live near by but have several friends who live there. It's a great place to live and raise DCs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.13, 03:11 AM Flag
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Great! We are really excited, thanks again! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.13, 03:23 AM Flag
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Another Marin mom here. Join Southern Marin Mothers Club. You will get tons of info. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.13, 04:08 AM Flag
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Yes. It's a very nice version of UB, with organized groups, activities, and support. A must for a you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.13, 04:39 AM Flag
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I will! Thanks!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.13, 02:41 PM Flag
[ - ] Moving the family to Kentfield, CA. I have 8 yo and 5 yo girls, any suggestions for camps, dance schools, tennis, swimming that Kentfield kids participate in so my girls can make some local friends before school starts? Thanks! 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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San Francisco 05.22.13, 09:31 PM Flag
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Ask your neighbors when you get there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 09:36 PM Flag
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Never heard of it. And I live in California! Where is it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 09:39 PM Flag
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marin county [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 09:47 PM Flag
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boondocks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 09:50 PM Flag
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LOL - you have no idea where it is, do you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 09:47 PM Flag
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Golden Gate Mothers' Group http://www.ggmg.org [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 10:01 PM Flag
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Lovely town [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 10:17 PM Flag
[ - ] Going to San Francisco by myself for work. Have not been there in 6+ years and will have some down time. Will be 24 weeks pregnant (no wine or sushi) and want to enjoy some good food (my nights will be free). Don't eat a lot of meat or seafood. Any suggestions of restaurants to try? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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San Francisco 05.06.13, 05:12 PM Flag
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Me too, in a few weeks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 05:16 PM Flag
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Cool, are you pregnant too? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 05:13 PM Flag
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Oh no, not that part. I have two small dc's though and this will be my first night(s) away from the smaller one, 11mos. Mix of sad and excited. Need to figure out where to stay etc. Also haven't been there for a while. Have a good trip, I'll be watching for food suggestions! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 05:20 PM Flag
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Think of it as a mini vacation. I know the feeling - my guy is 2yo but I had to travel for work before he was 1yo. So far my only suggestion (from a trusted friend) is the Slanted Door which sounds great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 05:20 PM Flag
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GO HERE: http://www.namusf.com/ So good!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 05:29 PM Flag
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Bar at Gary Danko. Food is amazing and good for solo diners. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 05:47 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 06:14 PM Flag
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Slanted Door or Foreign Cinema [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 05:59 PM Flag
[ - ] Any Berkeley moms on? I've landed a research position at the university and will move soon. Where should we live? No kids yet, but TTC. Would like to be near a BART station in a safe, not boring neighborhood. Is <1700/1BR or <2200/2BR doable? We'd like an upgrade from the grad student lifestyle. If we can avoid having a car (at least until DCs) that would be preferable. TIA! 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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San Francisco 05.05.13, 08:23 PM Flag
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Pleasanton is a spectacular place to live. Visit there and check it out. Easy commute for you. Do not consider Richmond... The neighborhoods are nice but upper middle class girls get gang raped in the public schools. Wikipedia has an accurate article about 2009 richmond high school gang rape [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 08:23 PM Flag
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Thanks - I have some family in Pleasanton and it is indeed a nice place! Wondering if anything closer is as nice as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 08:29 PM Flag
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Nothing closer is as nice. But check out berkeley hills [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 08:48 PM Flag
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Pipe down Cassandra. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 09:01 PM Flag
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Albany? Oakland? Do rent for a bit so you can look around and see the diff neighborhoods. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 08:40 PM Flag
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Oakland is mostly dangerous [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 09:11 PM Flag
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Do not live in Oakland. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 11:10 PM Flag
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Much of Berkeley itself is very nice, real houses, good public schools (cousin graduated from the local public and went to HYP, her parents are both doctors), nice restaurants and an urban-ish downtown area. Piedmont is the fancy area to live if you want a mansion w/o homeless people, public schools are supposed to be good. Oakland has changed a lot over the past 10 years, parts would be fine before kids. Orinda is the town people move to when they're specifically looking for awesome public schools - it's on the Bart but is definitely suburban and boring. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 11:42 PM Flag
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OP here: thanks all! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 03:48 AM Flag
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I don't think you can really live in the Bay Area without a car unless you are living and working in downtown SF. For sure, in the East Bay, you'll need a car. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 03:49 AM Flag
[ - ] Which city in Marin has the best weather? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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San Francisco 04.30.13, 01:40 AM Flag
[ - ] Hi! Relocating with the family to Marin County. Considering Corte Madera, Larkspur, Kentfield and Tiburon. Thoughts on these towns? Schools? People, etc? Thanks in advance! 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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San Francisco 04.29.13, 10:27 PM Flag
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Good luck! Wish I could help, but all these towns are to expensive for me, signed, Peninsula Mom [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.29.13, 10:25 PM Flag
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Tiburon, belvedere island, mill valley [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.29.13, 10:42 PM Flag
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OP: was also considering Mill Valley but recently heard something about the Middle School being built on a toxic waste dump. Anyone know anything about this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.29.13, 11:03 PM Flag
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http://www.toxicsites.org/Mill_Valley_Dump_chronology.pdf [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.29.13, 11:17 PM Flag
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I'm not sure about that but we recently relocated to NYC from SF and Mill Valley is adorable. Such a great downtown. Really, really cute town with great real estate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.29.13, 11:38 PM Flag
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Also consider Ross if DCs are in grade school -- awesome school there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.29.13, 10:54 PM Flag
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Kids are entering K and 3rd. Heard great things about Ross. A little worried about how small it is though. 2 classes per grade k-8? Don't know if that's best for us... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.29.13, 11:05 PM Flag
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Hot tub parties. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.29.13, 10:54 PM Flag
[ - ] Thinking of moving from NYC to SF. Can someone give me the lowdown on the private schools there? Are they as hard to get into as the NYC privates?& 22 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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San Francisco 03.04.13, 04:20 PM Flag
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Sorry - trying to post this on the SF page and failing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.04.13, 04:21 PM Flag
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The privates in SF are competitive but overall less legacies so easier in some respects. If you are looking at independent schools, girls are easier to get in then boys. What types of info do you want otherwise? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.04.13, 04:27 PM Flag
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There is really no way to get your daughter in to a good public in sf. You need private [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.04.13, 04:42 PM Flag
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What? Why? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.04.13, 05:04 PM Flag
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Thanks. I have a 5 year old girl and a 3 year old boy. I know so much about the NYC schools and just feel blind about the SF schools. I like coed, not too progressive but not overly traditional. Highly regarded school, nice, laid back parent community, nice kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.04.13, 04:53 PM Flag
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I would look at SF Day, Friends, Marin Country Day School (in Marin but half the kids take a 20 min bus ride from SF). I would also look at Hamlin and Burkes for your daughter. Most of the schools in SF will fit your description. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.04.13, 06:07 PM Flag
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There also some smaller well regarded privates - Ring Mountain and Kittredge. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.04.13, 06:10 PM Flag
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Thank you!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.04.13, 06:18 PM Flag
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ditto. what area are you thinking of moving to? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.04.13, 05:11 PM Flag
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I'm still researching. I want the city, not suburbs, but that's really all I know. Maybe North Beach? How about you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.04.13, 05:24 PM Flag
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looking at Marin. North Beach is nice. not sure we can afford the city and private school. heard publics are pretty good in Marin. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.04.13, 05:25 PM Flag
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I wouldn't limit yourself to Marin. There are excellent public schools in San Mateo County and in the East Bay as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.04.13, 05:29 PM Flag
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which towns? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.04.13, 05:30 PM Flag
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Orinda in the east bay has better schools than Marin but its super suburbia [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.04.13, 06:08 PM Flag
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Marin has better schools than Orinda. And the whole east bay is a dump. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.05.13, 02:41 AM Flag
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Yeah, I've heard that Mill Valley public schools are good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.04.13, 05:55 PM Flag
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Realize privates are about 10k less a year in SF than NYC. Nanny costs, however, are higher [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.04.13, 06:12 PM Flag
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City with kids- I'd look at the Marina, Cow Hollow, Lake Area, Pac Heights, Laurel Village [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.04.13, 06:11 PM Flag
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I've lived in North Beach. It's cute and convenient, not to mention close to the Bay. Much less striver than Cow Hollow and Marina (blond lululemon crowd). Expect SF apartments to be much older and less updated than most NY apartments at the same price! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.04.13, 06:27 PM Flag
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For the long term: are there any Stuyvesant-style schools as an option? I can only think of Palo Alto public schools (minus the qualifying entrance exam). I've heard positive things about Lowell HS in SF, but it seems to feed very heavily into Berkeley vs. the Ivy League [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.04.13, 06:21 PM Flag
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Thank goodness most folks in the Bay Area are not Ivy League obsessed like those in NYC. In SF proper, you are looking at Lowell. In the Bay Area, Pacific Collegiate in Santa Cruz is consistenly ranked in the top 10 in the country. Admisson is by lottery. Both Lowell and Pacific are ranked nationally beter than Stuy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.04.13, 09:28 PM Flag
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np - High school "rankings" mean nothing unless you agree with the methodology used. In most cases, I don't think that their methodology equals my definition of "best" high schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.04.13, 09:37 PM Flag
[ - ] What should my Babysitting wage be? A I am a babysitter for 2 boys (a 3 and 6 months year old and a 5 year old) and usually take care of them for 8 hours a day sometimes even 14 hours a day. The mother just recently got a divorce and is only paying me $50 for 8 hours and $100 for 14 hours. I cook for the boys, shower them and even clean the house a bit. I need help on setting an hourly wage for the mother. Also I don't know how to approach her without being rude? 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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San Francisco 02.14.13, 07:38 AM Flag
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Do you have other job prospects? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.14.13, 10:35 AM Flag
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Where are you located, yes way underpaid in NYC [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.14.13, 11:50 AM Flag
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1+ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.14.13, 01:02 PM Flag
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Half moon bay CA, which is about 20 minutes south of San Francisco. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.14.13, 07:49 PM Flag
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In NYC, $20/hr for looking after 1 11 you & light cleaning [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.14.13, 12:49 PM Flag
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15-20 there's a big range. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.14.13, 02:43 PM Flag
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you will also change jobs most likely as soon as the 3 1/2 boy goes to pre-k. i'd say you should look for another family anyway from now and focus more on having her helping you out with this instead of pissing her off when she's down. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.14.13, 12:54 PM Flag
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Sitter deserves reasonable pay and this doesn't seem to be the case here. We don't know if mom is financially secure - can't assume she's broke. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.14.13, 01:01 PM Flag
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Sitter dear, you can do better. You're not getting any benefits or retirement, and you're grossly underpaid. Don't now your age or location, but you can do better, IMO. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.14.13, 07:08 PM Flag
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Definitely not broke, she is a host at her parents restaurant during the day and a bartender during the night at a different restaurant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.14.13, 07:54 PM Flag
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He already goes to pre-k. I pick him up from there and the drive to pick up the 5 yr old form martial arts class with my own vehicle. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.14.13, 07:58 PM Flag
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Where are you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.14.13, 01:02 PM Flag
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Depending on what your arrangements are, I know somebody who gets paid $11 for 2 kids ( baby and a 4 yo old). Everybody else I know makes around $15. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.14.13, 01:11 PM Flag
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Wow. Are you legal? Why would you tolerate being paid below minimum wage? I use a service, but I love a few of the sitters, so I top them up so they're making $25 an HOUR. These are my kids and I want educated, capable people caring for them--and I'm prepared to pay for that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.14.13, 01:32 PM Flag
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Yes definitely legal. At first I felt sympathy for the mother since she was going through a divorce, and was alright with the pay. But I think it's time I ask for a raise. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.14.13, 07:58 PM Flag
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If you're in NYC, $15 is the MINIMUM. I'd be looking for a new gig if I were you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.14.13, 09:16 PM Flag
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That's crazy. Here in NYC I think $15/hr would be the minimum. When I lived in Portland, OR it was more like $10. You should definitely be making more than $10, especially if you are cooking, bathing, and cleaning! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.14.13, 08:16 PM Flag
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You're in HMB? I'm over in Palo Alto and I pay $22 for 2 kids which includes cooking and laundry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.15.13, 04:36 AM Flag
[ - ] NEED ADVICE ON STROLLERS. I need input/advice on (1) Full sized strollers and lightweight-strollers. Only one requirement (price is not an issue at all), I need the wheels to fold WITHOUT touching the canopy of the strollers (or the part where my baby lays his head). Most lightweight strollers that I found and liked folded to the canopy/ part where baby's head lays. More urgent on lightweight stroller input, we are traveling across the Bahamas very soon, need something really light as well. Thanks! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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San Francisco 12.31.12, 06:48 AM Flag
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looking at my uppababy g-luxe right now (a great stroller) and I see that one of the wheels is touching the edge of the canopy. If baby is still small enough a snap-n-go would meet your reqs. Question: How do you keep your baby from touching the ground where shoes may have walked? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.31.12, 01:21 PM Flag
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Ha, I'm dying at this. I have the Uppa Baby too. It's great. Neither of my children have been afflicted by the wheel contamination issue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.31.12, 02:18 PM Flag
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Lightweight: I am in Asia and got the Aprica Karoon. Super light! There is another version, even lighter, called the "Magical Air" - also from Aprica. Literally super easy. I think it was 2.9 kg? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.31.12, 04:25 PM Flag
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Definitely the Maclaren folds into the canopy (I've always hated that). Check out the Uppa Baby G Lite or G Luxe, I"m not sure they do. As for full size, Uppa Baby Vista. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.31.12, 04:26 PM Flag
[ - ] Moving back to California - Palo Alto, Menlo or Berkeley? We've lived in SF with kids for many years...while we love the city, can't do the fog again. Where would you go? Only need to prioritize public through middle school. TIA! 27 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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San Francisco 11.11.12, 08:26 PM Flag
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i love cali but could not deal with the tax/fiscal situation there. i would never buy a house for another thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.11.12, 08:28 PM Flag
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I am actually very happy they passed the new tax law - they need it! Housing is awful, but compared to NYC, we just miss the lifestyle (mostly all the outdoors stuff). A complete trade-off as we love both places. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.11.12, 08:30 PM Flag
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I"ve lived in the 2 of 3 (PA and Berk.) As I'm sure you are aware, these are VERY different in type of place. Both great in certain ways - but what is great about one is so different than the other. I hated PA as a community - it is gorgeous to look at and Stanford right there is a big plus, but it wasn't for me at all. It is also crazy expensive to buy a basic little house, if you have any budget at all. But the schools are obviously very highly ranked and it offers a more serene suburban experience than most parts of Berkeley. I lived in Berkeley for many years and had my kids in public schools. Berkeley can be a little annoying in how satisfied it is with itself, but at the same time it is a really great place to live with so many wonderful opportunities of every kind - artistic, cultural, educational, etc. My kids were in the public schools and did really well. The schools are a mixed bag but they are truly diverse and many many people who could afford private choose public. My kid was actually in one of the least "desirable" schools per test scores at that time, and she had amazing teachers and got a great education. When we moved to a more suburban town in another area with very highly ranked schools she was clearly ahead of many of her classmates. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.11.12, 08:35 PM Flag
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Thanks! I have friends in PA and Menlo, but know little about Berkeley...sounds like you had a great experience for your kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.11.12, 09:14 PM Flag
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Did you do middle school there? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.11.12, 09:23 PM Flag
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No, didn't get that far. King is the one everybody raves about, but the other two (Willard and and I'm blanking on the 3rd) seem to get good reviews by some, especially people who have kids in the Spanish immersion program. King is huge so I'm sure feels a little chaotic, but has some great teachers and some great community events going on there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.11.12, 09:31 PM Flag
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Berkeley middle school is a problem. You have a lot of poor blacks and Mexicans in the system, so there is huge variability in classes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.05.13, 03:00 AM Flag
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You're not going to live in SF because of fog? You gotta have a better reason than that to shun SF for some banal suburbs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.11.12, 08:36 PM Flag
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The fog is oppressive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.11.12, 08:39 PM Flag
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I'm in the outer Richmond--not a cloud all weekend [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.11.12, 08:50 PM Flag
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Ita. Just live in Potrero or the mission, it's plenty sunny if you stay on the east side of the city. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.11.12, 08:41 PM Flag
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Schools bother me as well. Have done private there, not interested - concerened about the public middles in particular, unless some one has happy experiences to share on that front. Fog is a big deal to me. Want to break out of the fleece more than a couple weeks in the year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.11.12, 09:16 PM Flag
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Left Bay Area a few years ago and I sincerely miss that fog so..... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.11.12, 08:40 PM Flag
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Where are you moving from? City or suburb? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.11.12, 08:51 PM Flag
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Jobs in SF for one, flexible for the other. Budget is decent by SV standards, but definitely not limitless. We just really want to be around interesting, motivated, down to earth families...warmer weather than standard SF fare and some soul to the city/neighborhood/schools, etc. also, other working moms would be nice...I find the after school amenities are better in these communities. Kids are grounded, hard working and fine with big schools... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.11.12, 09:22 PM Flag
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but are you moving from an urban setting or suburban? I went to Stanford, Palo Alto and especially Menlo don't have much "soul" and the commute to sf is a bear. Was in Los altos yesterday, felt like slow death by suburb and so white bread... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.11.12, 09:33 PM Flag
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OP - ugh. That is what I fear. Coming from NYC. I think SF is pretty sleepy, but at least it definitely has soul, and a lot to do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.11.12, 09:38 PM Flag
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what if you looked down south of market area near the ballpark? Lots to walk to, including all the America's cup stuff net year, the weathers quite good even in the summer and lots of activity. Schools are different problem though, although neighborhood preference has kicked in for public schools now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.11.12, 09:47 PM Flag
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I grew up in Los Altos Hills and Saratoga. Trust me when I say that SF is excitement central of the Bay Area. It really is just one suburb that flows into the next. They roll the sidewalks up at 6 for the most part. Los Gatos has a little bit more liveliness, but still, if you are trying to compare to SF or NYC, prepare for a let-down. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.11.12, 09:48 PM Flag
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Ok, come to Berkeley then. reading this ^ you would like it better than PA. I am Berkeley mom below. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.11.12, 09:56 PM Flag
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I grew up in the Bay Area. Where are you working that you can consider places that are so far apart? The weather gets better the farther south and inland you go. What else are you looking for? And, most importantly, how much can you afford to spend? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.11.12, 09:10 PM Flag
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How about Alameda or Albany? BOth have been all the rage for awhile and not cheap by any stretch, but schools are good and they are little more urban and interesting than PA/Menlo. People tend to rave about both. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.11.12, 09:25 PM Flag
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Will check them out! Thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.11.12, 09:39 PM Flag
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No prob. I assume you know about BPN (berkeley parents network)? It's a website that has been around forever and archives newsletters asking advice about all kinds of things, including neighborhoods/towns. It is not just Berkeley at all, tends to be east bay focused but there is info there about other areas as well. It's a hugely awesome resource. Here's a link straight to all their neighborhood review stuff, and you can also find school reviews if you go to their home page...http://parents.berkeley.edu/recommend/housing/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.11.12, 09:44 PM Flag
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We live in the Peninsula and it is perfect for us. Compared to NYC, it is actually possible to live in a great suburb (without fog!) and have a relatively easy commute to work (20-25 mins). I am relatively new here so can't fairly comment on the other locations, but love the northern peninsula. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.11.12, 09:43 PM Flag
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Berkeley first, then Palo Alto. SF is our first choice to buy but currently we are in Berkeley...waiting for an offer to be accepted, the market is tough. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.11.12, 09:54 PM Flag
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If you're working in SF, live in Marin. Best quality of life in the whole bay area. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.05.13, 02:46 AM Flag
[ - ] Headed to SFO next week for a interview at a tech firm. How do I dress? Am in sales but I hear east coast is more formal than west but it's my first time there.P,ease advice 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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San Francisco 11.10.12, 03:08 AM Flag
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SFO? Your interview is at the airport? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.10.12, 03:17 AM Flag
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Yes, air traffic controller . [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.10.12, 03:23 AM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.10.12, 03:36 AM Flag
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Business casual but no suit [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.10.12, 03:46 AM Flag
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don't wear a dorky matching suit. don't look like a suit. wear colored jacket (subtle shades), and pants with some personality. i live in SF, btw. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.10.12, 03:53 AM Flag
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Thanks for the tip [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.10.12, 04:07 AM Flag
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Wear a business dress. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.10.12, 04:14 AM Flag
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an actual dress? What style would you recommend? Now you're throwing me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.10.12, 06:59 AM Flag
[ - ] I'm in a conundrum and would like some advice. I can't stand my sister-in-law's kid! She has an 8 year old adopted daughter that she refuses to discipline. The kid acts out quite a lot. She's unruly, disruptive, rude, she steals, lies (and I believe, is begging for discipline). For example, tonight at dinner with the family, her mother told her to finish up her dinner, and the DD turned to her mom and said "and I'm telling you to shut your face!" This is in front of a table of 5 including her 89 year old grandpa. And yet, my SIL does nothing. I let my opinions be known to my SIL, whom I adore, that she needs to discipline this child. Nothing happens. I don't want to spend any time around this kid. What should I do? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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San Francisco 10.28.12, 10:27 PM Flag
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Rude of you to point out that she's adopted! Geesh. Get over it, it's not your family. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.28.12, 10:26 PM Flag
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It could make a difference if the adopted kid didn't properly attach to the mom. She could be suffering from RAD. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.28.12, 10:31 PM Flag
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Not rude, may be pertinent to understanding why SIL doesn't want to discipline the child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.29.12, 02:47 AM Flag
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Offer to have her at your house and lovingly put down some basic rules and enforce boundaries. It will do her a world of good to have the experience and it might open SIL's eyes. Does the child behave differently when SIL is not around? Does she behave like this at school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.28.12, 10:30 PM Flag
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Start avoiding situations where you will be around her. Seems simple to me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.28.12, 10:28 PM Flag
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i don't think there is much you can do. it's annoying, but it's not worth not seeing them anymore. fwiw, my cousin was a terror when she was a kid.. and now she is the nicest person ever. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.28.12, 10:32 PM Flag
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How do you know she's not disciplining her away from the group? I often will wait to discipline until out of the moment with older DC - I find it far more effective. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.28.12, 10:38 PM Flag
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Point out her horrible behaivor to your kids....that's about all you can do. Is your brother the dad? Can you talk to him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.28.12, 10:43 PM Flag
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MYOB [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.28.12, 11:14 PM Flag
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Was she a crack baby? Shouldn't have mention adopted. That is unnecessary to the story. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.28.12, 11:20 PM Flag
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Not really, unless it was not a recent adoption. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.29.12, 01:59 AM Flag
[ - ] An exfriend was diagnosed with breast cancer. I sent a note and her husband says she feels bad about our friendship and she would get in touch but has not. should I reach out? 1 Reply 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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San Francisco 09.14.12, 06:06 AM Flag
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Nothing more for you to do. She is preoccupied and getting back with you is not a priority [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.14.12, 06:08 AM Flag
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if you are in touch with the husband, respond back and offer to bring over a meal or fruit basket or something similar. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.14.12, 11:40 AM Flag
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NP that is a nice idea! Or even just send the fruit basket -- how can you go wrong? If she wants to reach out, she will but you have done something kind for a person in need. Hope she is going to be okay. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.14.12, 11:53 AM Flag
[ - ] On September 8th Baby Loves Disco will turn an empty 7000 foot storefront and turn into a super-fun family dance party. We'll bring our DJS, MCS, some dancers, face-painters, family photo booth, crazy hair station, juice boxes, healthy snacks, and lots of dancing. DID WE FORGET TO MENTION THAT THIS IS TOALLY FREE? Get your tickets (for free) right here: http://www.gofurthersf.com/ When: Saturday, September 8th Where: 660 Market Street (2 blocks out of Union Square) San Francisco, CA 94104 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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San Francisco 09.04.12, 04:25 AM Flag
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Flagged. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.04.12, 04:26 AM Flag
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is it really spam if it's free? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.04.12, 04:34 AM Flag
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stfu [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.04.12, 04:51 AM Flag
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Why? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.04.12, 04:43 AM Flag
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cuz some people want to do nice things for free? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.04.12, 02:15 PM Flag
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Sounds boooooring [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.04.12, 07:16 AM Flag
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why? i'd love something like this in my neighborhood. you never know if kids will like something. at least when it's free, you can check it out and get outta there if it's working out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.04.12, 02:15 PM Flag
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put up some fliers. You won't reach your target audience here [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.04.12, 11:30 AM Flag
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could try the berkeley parent network. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.04.12, 02:15 PM Flag
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didn't they use to do this in NYC? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.04.12, 04:48 PM Flag
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didn't they use to do this in NYC? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.04.12, 04:48 PM Flag
[ - ] what are the best private schools in san francisco? for a son, elementary school age. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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San Francisco 08.06.12, 11:26 PM Flag
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San Francisco University High School. See: http://matriculationstats.org/day-schools-outside-of-nyc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.06.12, 11:42 PM Flag
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Whoops, this is a High School. I would call their admissions office and ask what are the best elementary schools in the area. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.06.12, 11:46 PM Flag
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NP: That's where my husband went! I'm not sure where he went for grade school though. He is out of town, but I can post here when he gets back if it would be helpful... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.07.12, 12:58 AM Flag
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Urban School, Head Royce. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.06.12, 11:55 PM Flag
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Town. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.07.12, 12:10 AM Flag
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SAN FRANCISCO [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.07.12, 02:59 AM Flag
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The most traditional elementary schools in SF are single sex: Town, Cathedral, Stuart Hall. Cathedral is affiliated w/ Grace Cathedral (Episcopal), and Stuart Hall is affiliated with the Catholic order of the Sacred Heart. Town, I believe, is 100% secular. Coed alternatives are a little more progressive (no uniforms, etc.) and include San Francisco Day, San Francisco Friends and Marin Country Day School (which, although across the GG Bridge, is quite popular in SF and they reserve half their spots in K for SF kids-- the kids take buses). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.07.12, 08:04 AM Flag
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OP - thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.07.12, 09:22 PM Flag
[ - ] how hard is it to meet a nice guy in SF within the city? thanks 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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San Francisco 05.23.12, 07:34 AM Flag
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not that hard. you need to join some clubs/meetups/online dating sites. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.12, 09:57 AM Flag
[ - ] San Fran post: So...I was thinking of moving from NY to Silicon Valley to meet a guy, but if I stay where I am for 1year 4 months, I get a huge pension incentive ($500 a month) - I am 32 turning 33, should I stay or go? I really want to have a family someday so I worry about waiting to have kids... 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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San Francisco 04.04.12, 12:43 PM Flag
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stay for the money [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.04.12, 12:44 PM Flag
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Stay for a 1 year and 4 months and continue dating. $500/mo is guaranteed vs meeting a guy in Silicon Valley. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.04.12, 12:45 PM Flag
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op: Also - does it change that - if I leave, I'll get a cash equivalent of $15k up front? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.04.12, 01:05 PM Flag
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op: instead of $500 a month in retirement.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.04.12, 01:20 PM Flag
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I don't know that SV is the best place to meet guys, or that it is a given. I would worry about where you will be happy, where you will have an enjoyable career & start pursuing some hobbies. Good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.04.12, 02:25 PM Flag
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They don't call it Man Jose for nothing. that said... the $500 a month will pay for a lot of cat food in 2052! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.04.12, 02:34 PM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.04.12, 04:03 PM Flag
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Do you love living in NY? Or do you crave a suburban lifestyle and easy access to nature? That should be your first question because the lifestyle will be VERY different. Where are your friends and family? Do you need to be near them? Don't choose where to live based on the possibility of meeting someone. Don't we all meet someone when we aren't looking? I did (at 31)...and you are certainly not too old....gl! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.07.12, 04:12 PM Flag
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I grew up in NYC but met my husband in San Francisco. I have another girlfriend who left SF to move to New York to meet a guy because she swore that the "markt" in the Bay Area was impossible. When she moved she was 29, and now she's 37, but she refuses to move back home to SF until she has a husband. She's had more nibbles in NY than she ever had here in SF. This is what I would do if I were you, stay in NYC for the next 16 months but date online and cast your net far (far to SF) and say you're moving there in a year, so just looking now. You might get yourself a boyfriend before you move here, and still get the extra cash. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.27.12, 04:22 PM Flag
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She had 8 failed years in SF, and now 8 failed years in NYC. And SF is the problem. LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.05.13, 02:52 AM Flag
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The problem is you, not the city. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.05.13, 02:58 AM Flag
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