https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 21 May 2026 19:47:45 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-area-bees-help#post-2602800 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 18:29:48 +0000 bushelandapeck 2602800@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Im in a neighboring town to Woburn. Feel free to Pm me. We have a moms group but its specific to our town. There is a north suburban moms group I believe as well. Welcome! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-area-bees-help#post-2602700 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 15:25:30 +0000 MamaLovesDonuts 2602700@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you for your replies! I will be working in Lexington, living in Woburn for the first year. We will be renting an apartment at first, but hoping to buy a house after a year or two. My husband is still interviewing for jobs, so I'm not sure where he will be working yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-area-bees-help#post-2602682 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 14:50:19 +0000 catlady 2602682@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely let us know more specifically where you will be working/living and that will help.</p> <p>I'm in the Cambridge/Somerville area but have also lived in various other areas over the years. Feel free to wall me if you'd like. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-area-bees-help#post-2602680 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 14:47:22 +0000 brady80 2602680@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Join gardenmoms, great online resource for daycare, babysitters etc. do you know where you are going to live? I live just outside the city, on the greenline. Very family friendly and always lots of fun and free activities. Feel free to message me with specific questions </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-area-bees-help#post-2602677 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 14:37:28 +0000 rachiecakes 2602677@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I live right on the edge of town in Wtrtwn. Boston is made up of so many neighborhoods, do you know which area you'll be in?<br /> I've spent the past almost 20 years on the Brighton/Cambridge side of Boston. I'm walking distance to Harvard Square and the Red Line (MBTA). Two doors down from Target and Starbucks (you know, the essentials). </p> <p>Feel free to PM me with info, I have a few groups on Facebook at are great resources for families. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-area-bees-help#post-2602647 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 14:08:12 +0000 ShootingStar 2602647@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The Boston area is pretty big - will you be working downtown or in an area adjacent to the city? I work about 30 minutes NW of Boston and live about 20 minutes further out than that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-area-bees-help#post-2602628 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 13:49:10 +0000 MamaLovesDonuts 2602628@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi Boston area Bees! :happy: </p> <p>My family is relocating to the Boston area for my job. We're really excited, but don't know anyone in the area and haven't spent much time on the East Coast at all! I would love to hear about fun things to do, local parenting groups, and any advice on finding daycare/preschool for an almost 2 year old. I really appreciate any ideas and insights you are willing to share! Thank you!!! :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-activities-for-29-year-old#post-2245596 Sat, 25 Jul 2015 08:33:42 +0000 Snowybreeze 2245596@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@foodnerd81: yeah I agreed the math isn't right when you use 2.9. I think they were probably using the decimal to.separate it as years and months...maybe. yes, I've looked into a few of the ones located in the church, some have religious teachings and some don't. I am out of luck, even those are full and on waiting list. I didn't know and think of doing this way in advanced. Probably have to wait till 2016-2017 then. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-activities-for-29-year-old#post-2245589 Sat, 25 Jul 2015 08:28:16 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2245589@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have lots of 2 year old preschool options here. our ymca has one and so do most of the churches. they are a 3 hour/2 day per week program typically. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-activities-for-29-year-old#post-2245587 Sat, 25 Jul 2015 08:16:25 +0000 Foodnerd81 2245587@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Snowybreeze: the catholic schools in my neighborhood start at 2 years 9 months (why do they call that 2.9? It's not the same thing). At least one is really flexible and you can choose how many mornings a week you want, and from what I hear, it's pretty affordable. I'm not in any of the areas you mentioned but maybe look into schools like that? </p> <p>I have also heard some schools are more lax with the age limit if your LO is already potty trained. But again, private, not public schools who I am sure are stricter with any cut offs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-activities-for-29-year-old#post-2245581 Sat, 25 Jul 2015 07:42:21 +0000 hellobeeboston 2245581@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Snowybreeze: can't recommend anything in those locations. We were living in that area a couple years ago and I would suggest preschool but yeah, not 3 yet. I think you may have to look into independent programs? Do the library's offer any classes/sessions? But yeah, they will only be an hour max probably. I think your only option may be a daycare-type setting to get a 4-5 hour window like you want. Or just wait until she is 3. Sorry, not that helpful :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-activities-for-29-year-old#post-2245248 Fri, 24 Jul 2015 14:58:51 +0000 Snowybreeze 2245248@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom is our nanny. We just had our 2nd baby 1.5 months ago. My mom is great with our 2.5 yr old. She voiced her concern that she is afraid she won't be able to handle two and we do want DD to get some exposure in a classroom setting as well. DD will be 2.9 in September (Dec birthday girl) so all of the city preschools aren't accepting her until she turns three, and even so many of them are on waiting list. The city preschools would have been perfect mainly for the tuition, it is reasonably within our budget on top of paying my mom. I don't think we can afford the preschool in the child care setting like Kindercare. Are there any Boston Bees here? Know of any reasonably priced program for a 2.9 yr old? Looking for something that isn't just a 45 min session, where we have to drop her off and then pick her up so quickly. Probably need a 4-5 hour window. Ideally somewhere in the Middlesex County (Melrose, winchester, malden, stoneham, etc) will be best. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-bees-help-1#post-1802854 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 09:32:49 +0000 lady grey 1802854@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mossyslane: ok thanks for getting his opinion as well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-bees-help-1#post-1802428 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 05:48:44 +0000 mossyslane 1802428@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well, for what it's worth, my husband (who until recently commuted into Boston 5x per week) said that the commute is too long to be an ideal recommendation. He took the commuter rail, which lots of people do happily, but it did add a lot of time onto his day. He suggested areas like Newtonville or West Newton, where prices would be lower and you'd be closer... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-bees-help-1#post-1802310 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 22:40:40 +0000 lady grey 1802310@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mossyslane: Oh ok, sounds quite lovely! Yeah, I dont think we could ever afford Newton and I do want a little bit more of a rural feel. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-bees-help-1#post-1801880 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 18:14:39 +0000 mossyslane 1801880@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've also lived in Brighton and Newton and loved both of those experiences--it was just too $$$ and also too much traffic for my taste... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-bees-help-1#post-1801876 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 18:13:20 +0000 mossyslane 1801876@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Seattlemom: Yes, they are absolutely a whole different entity. Worcester isn't my cup of tea, but I love where we are--lots of family farms, fun activities on the weekends, neighborhoods mixed in with large natural spaces, etc., plenty of good grocery stores, charming "downtown", etc...Happy to answer any more specific questions! Good luck!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-bees-help-1#post-1801756 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 16:57:34 +0000 mrs. wagon 1801756@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Seattlemom: the commute is fine! The thing is that if you're gonna be going in to Longwood or south station, taking a train that comes up from the south means less transfers. The trains that come from the north go in to north station, so it's a little longer and complicated. That's why we stuck to the south: my husband worked at Harvard Medical (longwood) and now he's at tufts (south station). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-bees-help-1#post-1801711 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 16:24:54 +0000 lady grey 1801711@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catlady: Maynard &amp; Actons sounds like good ideas, I would enjoy to be somewhere a little more rural. </p> <p>@hellobeeboston: thanks! I will wall you when I get more specifics and if I have Q's as things move along.</p> <p>@Sunshine1810: @hellobeeboston: Newburyport does sounds really nice! I would love being as close to ME as possible, as we have a family house up north.</p> <p>@mossyslane: westborough, northborough, southborough sound interesting although I have visited Worcester and that wasn't my favorite town...are the 'borough's a bit more charming then Worcester?</p> <p>@Rocker2014: Beverly and Ipswich on the ocean definitely sounds nice, I will research those towns. I don't mind being a little far out...we'll see if DH agrees. I will def wall you when I have more specific questions, thanks!</p> <p>@mrs. wagon: south west of the city sounds nice, do you find your commute pretty tolerable? How long does it take you to drive in? It sure would be fun to rent in Jamaica Plain or Cambridge but I worry it would just be a big tease, since I know we won't be able to buy in those areas any time soon! But you're right could be a good way to get to know that city. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-bees-help-1#post-1801627 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 15:43:54 +0000 mrs. wagon 1801627@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Seattlemom: woohoo!! I'm south west of Boston, near the towns that @catlady: mentioned. In this area the family friendly towns with ok schools that ate still affordable are Canton, Walpole, Dedham and Medfield. I work near Boston Children's and my husband works near Floating Hospital for Children, and we both can commute in via train just fine. We drive in though, since I have parking at work and 2 train tickets really adds up. I think renting in a place like Cambridge, Newton, or Brookline is a good start as you start to get to know the city and its suburbs. They're expensive towns but you can find reasonable rentals. Watertown and Somerville are also great and close and lots of rentals. If you're into the hipster vibe, there are great neighborhoods in Jamaica Plain and Roslindale (both parts of Boston). Good luck!! Welcome to Boston!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-bees-help-1#post-1801622 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 15:37:08 +0000 Rocker2014 1801622@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm north of Boston too (almost 17 years!) and have done the commuting into Boston thing. I would second everything that others have said, and would add that there are some great towns north of the city that are very commuter friendly, kid friendly and budget friendly. Beverly and Ipswich are right on the ocean and have direct rail access into downtown Boston. Danvers, Wakefield and Lynnfield are also great options that could work for you. You'd be able to get into downtown Boston in about an hour from any of these by train. They're definitely a little further out than some of the places other posters have mentioned, but I think you get a little more bang for your buck that way. Feel free to wall me for questions about specific towns/areas! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-bees-help-1#post-1801599 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 15:21:04 +0000 hellobeeboston 1801599@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sunshine1810: I LOVE Newburyport too! We would have looked into living there but it's too far a commute and houses are crazy expensive!! Someday maybe! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-bees-help-1#post-1801593 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 15:19:43 +0000 mossyslane 1801593@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I live West of the city and enjoy the area--westborough, northborough, southborough, are all commutable family friendly towns with less expensive homes--would be happy to share more info. Welcome to New England!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-bees-help-1#post-1801590 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 15:18:18 +0000 hellobeeboston 1801590@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Seattlemom: exciting!! I am north of Boston and commute into the city on the train. Knowing where your DHs office is will be key! I could give some more info via your wall in you'd like! I've been living in &amp; around Boston for 16 years now, but have been in the burbs north of the city for the past 5 years. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-bees-help-1#post-1801585 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 15:16:29 +0000 bushelandapeck 1801585@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Seattlemom: I grew up in NH and only moved to MA 5.5 years ago for my DH, so I totally know what you mean. I'm much more comfortable driving, just because it's what I have always done. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-bees-help-1#post-1801582 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 15:15:08 +0000 catlady 1801582@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Seattlemom: Yes, unfortunately Boston has gotten really expensive, especially the towns with excellent public schools. The good news is that even the "mediocre" school systems are really great compared to many other parts of the country. If you may need to get to Children's, that's in the Longwood area (there are lots of other hospitals in that area as well). The towns closest to there (Brookline, Newton) are $$$, but you could consider towns like Canton, Norwood, or Sharon and take the commuter rail in. In your price range, you could also look at Braintree and Quincy (both on the Red Line), Melrose, or Waltham if you want to be closer to the city. If you want further out, Maynard or Acton are nice (more rural). I'm more familiar with south and west of the city, so listen to the other ladies about the towns north of Boston. :) Good luck and feel free to wall me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-bees-help-1#post-1801581 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 15:14:43 +0000 lady grey 1801581@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bushelandapeck: awesome, thanks! even though I grew up two hours from Boston I left the area when I was 19, so I really don't know Boston that well. Especially when it comes to taking public transport vs driving places, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-bees-help-1#post-1801578 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 15:09:26 +0000 bushelandapeck 1801578@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Seattlemom: I work at Boston Children's as a SW :) The commute isn't too bad but I drive because taking public transportation is longer for me than driving and I only work part time. Wall me if you have any questions! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-bees-help-1#post-1801571 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 15:06:08 +0000 lady grey 1801571@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bushelandapeck: @Sunshine1810: thanks for the town ideas. I will look into them</p> <p>@catlady: Not sure where in the city his job will be, but he will probably do a combo of public transit and bike commuting. LO is only 14 mos so also not sure about schools yet. I am fine with public schools, as thats what I attended, but DH went to Catholic school so is more interested in private. I'm sure all the quaint towns with good public schools are super expensive?</p> <p>I guess I should also throw out there that I work part time as pediatric nurse, so I suppose I should consider proximty to Boston Childrens as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-bees-help-1#post-1801559 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 15:02:39 +0000 rachiecakes 1801559@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just walled you :)<br /> Welcome to Boston! </p>