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Pediatrician Recommendation in Northern Westchester County?
Asked by L.A. from New York
on August 6, 2009
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Hi all,
I'm new to Mamasource.... Just moved to Katonah, NY, and we're expecting our first baby in a few weeks. Time to find a pediatrician! Could anyone recommen...
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- Dr. Pete Richel's group in Mount Kisco is GREAT! They are on Smith Avenue, 2 blocks from the hospital. I am a physician assistant in the area and many doctors I work...
- Hi L., I just moved from Mount Kisco to CT. I hated that I had to leave our Ped. We used Dr Pete Richel and Dr Nick Germanokos. They are in Mt Kisco and have a gre...
- Hi L.- I've been taking my children to Dr. Kathy Purvis since they were born. She is with Katonah Medical on Route 117. She is wonderful, as is the whole practice....
Looking for Good Resturants in Bronx/Lower Westchester
Asked by S.L. from New York
on March 10, 2008
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I'm wondering if anyone would like to dish on their favorite eating establishments in the Bronx or Lower Westchester (Yonkers/Mt.Vernon/New Rochelle, etc). We are new...
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- S., You have GOT to go try the Arther Ave. Market in the Bronx. It is right by the Zoo/Fordham Univ. on 187 St. It is the REAL Little Italy and you will love it. The...
- Hi S., There is a great restaurant in the Throgs Neck Area of the Bronx. Its called Tosca Cafe. They have a great weekend brunch on Sat & Sun....with fabulous food....
- Pasta Pasta on Eastchester Rd (10461 zip). Family friendly great good and great prices. Rockwells American bar and grill on Wolf's lane in pelham. Tequilla sunr...
Teenage Fitness Program Needed in Lower Westchester County, Ny
Asked by C.A. from New York
on June 23, 2008
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Help! my 13 year old is overweight, sensitive and he hates sports! I can't get him away from the video games. I am loooking ofr a health club/program that will get h...
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- There is a gym on Garth Road in Scarsdale that specializes in teen weightloss and fitness. It's called Underground Fitness and their website is http://www.underground...
- i have the same problem .so i take him bike riding and i take him to the park with his friends to the park and as long as his running around his not eating lol and u ...
- the gym at cross county has boxing. i believe there's no sign up fee and $5 to go. i'm a stay at home mom and i love to box. its a great workout!
Gym with Babysitting?
Asked by S.F. from New York
on August 7, 2009
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Hi Everyone,
I'd love to go to the gym again, now that I'm fully recovered from my c-section. Problem is that my gym doesn't have any babysitting, so it makes it h...
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- New York Sports Club in White Plains. They have babysitting and although I have never used it. I have only used the babysitting in the Scarsdale location I have heard...
- I believe New York Sports has babysitting. The one in the White Plains City Center offers babysitting as well as Scarsdale, New Rochelle and a few more. www.nysc.com ...
- NY sports Club has babysitting. We are at the scarsdale one and the babysitting center is nice. I am sure the White Plains one is just as nice.
4 Year Old's Birthday Party
Asked by P.M. from New York
on March 9, 2008
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I'm trying to figure out what to do differently for our soon-to-be 4-yr-old son. The last two years we had a smimple party at our house with food, fun and I added game...
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- McDonald's (the ones with the play centers) are usually a big hit with kids! They are very inexpensive and include happy meals and there is food for adults (salads, e...
- I don't know if you have this around there, but up here (Albany) we have a few places that do art with kids that age. It only costs $2-$5 per kid, depending on the pr...
- That is great that you can have the party at home, my advise keep it there and ake it small because as they get older the needs change and it becomes costly. I have tw...
Large 1St Bday Party Venue
Asked by J.L. from New York
on December 28, 2008
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Hi helpful mommies!
I am starting to plan my son's 1st bday party. There will probably be around 35 kids ranging from ages 6 months - 7 years. There will be a large a...
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- If you're really having a party with that many kids, I would rent out a large room in a hotel or the gym at the YMCA. Consider hiring some babysitters to help with ch...
- In October, I had a large party for my son's first birthday. We had about 30 kids and about 95 adults come. We did it at the American Legion Post at Flint Park in La...
- I had my party at the Avalon on the Sound East "Top of the Roc" banquet hall. It is a stunning room that holds 137 people. Its located in New Rochelle, NY. Its on the ...
Private Vs. Public School ?
Asked by K.W. from Washington DC
on January 29, 2008
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I am in the process of researching elementary schools, as my son will enter kindergarten in the fall. I want to hear from moms who have children or who may have experi...
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- My suggestion is to send them to public school for a year, then when they go to private school they'll be happy and grateful. And if they ever complain you can say, "s...
- HI, I have a lot of experience in this area. I am a teacher in a balt. county public elementary school. However my own children are now attending private school. In...
- Hi K., Yes, there is a different . You as the parent would have to research . (Private varies ,public) My oldest son start private school in the very beginning. Which ...
Seeking Moms Dealing with Failure to Thrive / Underweight Babies/toddler Reflux
Asked by A.K. from New York
on April 2, 2008
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This is a difficult request to even write. I cannot believe I am at this point, but here goes. My daughter who is 21 months, full term normal delivery, is considered f...
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- Hi, My situation is a little different, but my 6-year-old has been under the growth curve his whole life. We've been to see various endocrinologists and he's been mon...
- Hi A. I am sorry to hear about your loss as well as the difficult time you must be going thru with your beautiful daughter. Failure to thrive is often used, especiall...
- First of all, that doesn't sound like FTT or underweight to me. If she's exclusively on breastmilk, make sure your pediatrician is NOT using the regular chart, as thi...
Moving to White Plains Area from Texas
Asked by D.F. from New York
on December 4, 2008
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Hi Moms! My husband is being transferred from Dallas to the White Plains area this spring. Can anyone recommend a neighborhood that is family friendly? We live in the ...
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- My husband and I just moved from Tarrytown to Pleasantville. Both are about 10-15 minutes from White Plains and both are great, family-friendly areas. The only down-...
- Hi D., I live in the County of Westchester and can tell you that White Plains and areas surrounding it is a great place to live. White plains itself has some beautif...
- My husband and I just moved to Port Chester on the boarder of Rye Brook and Greenwich - great neighborhoods and parks and is only 15 minutes from White Plains. There a...
Husband Has New Job in Bronx- How Do We Find a Home?
Asked by J.K. from New York
on April 5, 2008
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We are in wisconsin right now and are moving with the military to NYC. We have just spent the whole day looking online for house rentals that are not too far and are ...
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- Hi J., Welcome to NY! I'm originally from Wisconsin (Oshkosh) and moved to the NYC area 10 years ago. I have lived in New Rochelle the entire time -- as some peop...
- Dear J. K, I am a grandmother and live in the Bronx. In looking for an apartment or house one has to be careful of the location you select because of the schools and...
- HI J. K, My husband is on recruiting duty in Hackensack NJ, which is in north bergen new jersey(very close to new york). The bronx is a very diverse place. I grew up ...
