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Updated Feb 09, 2010

Q: Seeking "Pickup and Drop Off" for West Valley Middle Schooler    —Woodland Hills, CA

"Hey mamas! I need help! My 6th grader goes to school in the west valley. I need to find someone or a service that ..."

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Hi M., If you need help, there is an agency in Encino that has been around for a very long time. They have reliable people and a strong reputation. She is one of t...

Hi M., I am a SAHM of two little girls, ages 8 & 5, and I live in the West Valley. I would be happy to help you out. I'm an upstanding citizen, don't drink or smo...

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Q: When Is Enough ENOUGH!!!    —Fort Smith, AR

"Our friends/neighbors have a little girl that is the same age as our oldest. The Mom was put on bed rest b/c she was ..."

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They may not be able to enter the NICU till 9:30am but dr do their rounds between 6-9 am so they may want to be there for that so they can talk to the drs. I just thou...

I am sure that this is hectic on you, especially with having 3 and expecting another! However, you say YOU volunteered - she didn't come to you begging for help. And...

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Q: Need Ride for Preschool Age Son    —Rancho Cordova, CA

"Hello I am a single full time working mommy of an 8 year old, 3 year old and a newborn! I have to go back to work so..."

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I'm not sure where you live.....can't say if I or someone I know would be interested in taking him to and from.....Congratulations on your new baby! Maybe you can ema...

Hi M., Maybe this is obvious but please interview and take some time to get to know anyone you meet on line before you let your toddler get into a car with him or ...

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Q: Recently Relocated to Flower Mound    —Flower Mound, TX

"I am seeking other Moms to car pool with from Lake Forest Estates @ Stanford and Flower Mound who have children atten..."

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I can't help with the carpooling either, but try your PTA.... I wonder if they have a meeting coming up? You could meet lots of other parents there or watch who's wal...

Welcome to Flower Mound! Can't help on the carpool situation, I have a 3 year old and 1 year old. However, I wanted to recommend listing your items on craigslist.com...

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Q: Car Seats Question    —Fort Worth, TX

"how much do they have to weight to not be in a full booster seat car seat. I have a 5 year old who is pretty big and..."

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Can you legally, yes..should you, not really. But I would still have him in a 5 point harness carseat at this point for sure. But the booster seat with a back is safer...

Before you decide to move him, please check out www.car-seat.org Loads of info there from child safety seat technicians. The best, safest thing to do is keep him ...

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Q: Needing Ride Home from School    —Dallas, TX

"Hi, moms! I am a new stepmom to an 11 year old boy who just moved in with us in January. It was a rather sudden move ..."

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How about the PACE program? It is $55 a week, bit they are given a snack, have homework time, get to play some with friends, and are kept safe. Not a bad deal. It does...

I don't live in the area but wanted to say that $30 week does not seem excessive to me as not only is it gas but time and it is a service not an act of friendship...I ...

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Q: How Do We Choose What Teens Our Teen Rides With?    —Morganton, NC

"My son is 16, but chose not to complete his driver's ed and thus does not have a license. However, many of his friend..."

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I've experienced the exact thing, and even now my son is 19 i still find myself worrying about who he rides with. But i've learned that you hope your child makes the r...

Any of us could have a fatal accident at any time, but you can learn which of his friends are more mannerly, responsible, accountable, kind, capable, coordinated, etc....

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Q: A Little Advice please...carpool Driver Concerns!!!!!!    —Van Nuys, CA

"It is a half hour drive to my daughter's school. She is five and in Kindergarten. We are in a carpool with another ..."

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I feel you should tell her that you do not drive while talking on the phone and if she is going to be talking on the phone while your daughter is in the car you would ...

You should rightfully so say something, but when you do be prepared to stop carpooling in the event she is upset.

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Q: Need a Mom to Help with Carpooling to Pre-school in the Fall-    —Stillwater, MN

"My subject is a little deceiving...I need a mom to drive two days a week for me for pre-school. I work in Arden Hill..."

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Hi M., I read your ad and I am interested in helping. I am a mother of a 3 year old daughter and married as well, to a wounderful man. I also have my own business. Th...

M., My friend, and fellow stay at home mom, recently started an errand service that serves the eastern metro. I'll bet she'd be willing to do something like this and ...

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Q: Needed: Afternoon Pick-up/Drop-off at Beaty ECS in Plano 3X/week    —Plano, TX

"My son attends afternoon classes at Beaty ECS at Ohio and Park in Plano from 12:15 to 3:15pm. I am a grad student and..."

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I know Preston Park Montessori picks up kids from Beaty. they have their own little bus they drive over to Beaty to drop off/pick up. They are located very close to Be...

I think PISD offers bus service to locations other than home for an additional fee...you may want to look into that. I would also try posting on craiglist.org und...

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