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[ - ] Saw a dad walking around with a sling made of netting/mesh. Anyone know the name so I can send it to friend? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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I think kangaroo korner makes one...it's a pouch, not a true sling though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:51 PM Flag
[ - ] do aupairs clean? just wondering how to get legal but cheaper help with children and home. tia. 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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No. Au pairs will pick up the dc's rooms, do their laundry, cook for them, and clean up their dishes. But they can't do non dc related housework. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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why cant they? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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i think that the agencies really keep tabs on what they are doing for the families. they are supposed to be there for the kids. probably some visa issue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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Correct. It is a visa issue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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Because they have visas specific to childcare. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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how much money do they usually make a week? what if you are taking dc out for the day? why can't they clean? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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Because they are in the US on visas to do childcare. They can't work as accountants, they can't work as landscapers, and they can't work as housekeepers. They can do childcare. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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I don't think the State Department really cares whether or not you take your dc out for the day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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they aren't slaves. They are supposed to work 45 hours a week. Surely if you are gone with dc for 1 day of a week that leaves 6 other days for them to make up those 45 hours of work....and they aren't supposed to work more than 10 hours in one day [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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If someone is going to live and work in my house, they are going to do whatever work I give them. It's that simple. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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Ha. you are funny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 03:55 AM Flag
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then you wouldn't go through the au pair program. it is a specific visa for 45 hours of child care and a culteral exchange program. it's not just a young, foreign nanny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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au pairs work 45 hours a week, that is the 'max' but some will agree to work more hours for extra pay. You might be able to find one willing to clean if you pay her extra for it...but to 'expect to find someone' would be a stretch [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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if agency finds out you are giving them non-childcare work to do, they will pull the au pair out of your house. stop being such a cruella! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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I'm not being a cruella....if I were going to hire a housekeeper to clean and au pair asked if I would 'hire her' instead to clean, I'd consider it. They are supposed to get 1 day off a week, many families give 2 days off....I'm sure some find some 'off the books' jobs a few hours a week. Or they will babysit in their time 'off' for their host family for extra money. They only make $350 a week so if ours sits a Sat night at $10 an hour, she can make another $50 for the week. Her choice, she isn't forced to do it. I can hire another sitter, but if she wants to do it, why not let her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:17 PM Flag
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that's different from the post who said "If someone is going to live and work in my house, they are going to do whatever work I give them. It's that simple." My comment meant for that cruella. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:18 PM Flag
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But that would be in violation of her visa. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:29 PM Flag
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Where do they make $350 per week? We pay the state department required $160 per week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 04:39 AM Flag
[ - ] I am taking db on a plane for the first time tomorrow. Absolutely terrified. I know I am going to end up sitting on a runway for 14 hours. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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bring snacks, new toy, portable DVD, EVERYTHING to keep him occupied. Also, weather is good so should not be a problem. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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I have food, toys, and formula packed. Too young for dvd player. Fingers crossed for a no freak July snowstorm over Chicago that ties up traffic everywhere. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:38 PM Flag
[ - ] whats the earliest db can go in a bjorn? can they go in at 6 weeks old? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.25.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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put mine in at 3 wks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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went in first week but sling was better [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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I think it says on the bjorn label on the inside... pretty sure there is no age...db has to 8 lbs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:50 PM Flag
[ - ] i am going to buy an ovulation predictor kit. do i need the fancy electronic one or are the ones where you just pee on the stick like a pregnancy test good enough? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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TTC 07.25.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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I bought the fancy electronic one, and got pg the first month using it (after 7 months of trying). Surely if you spend $200 on something it will become useless immediately (in a good way!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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got pregnant the 1st month using the clearblue easy fertility monitor (by it on Amazon... cheapest). That was after 7 months of those damn sticks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:02 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone on who knows the real deal of what went on with Friends Seminary's waitlist this year? I know some people who were very into the school ad then felt burned by the waitlist and teased. Is it them being sour or did something odd actually happen? TIA 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.25.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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They apparently were too Friendly. Set people right off. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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when we were applying, dc was on multiple priority w/ls. some doas told us that we had a good chance, some said good chance after G&T placements. we did get in before G&T placements. I did not feel led on by the others since, I believe dc was high on the w/l, but they did not yet have a spot to offer. I think Friends probably did something similar (we did not apply there so I have no idea), but people did not take it well, or they did it with too many people. who knows. hardly a tragedy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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They were very sloppy on the interview process. Many people reported their file had not even been looked at. Others said they were asked obnoxious things such as whether they were zoned for a good public school. That kind of thing. Two years ago, they over extended offers and had to put in a whole extra K class! Last year, they had this "handwritten" note on the bottom of many many WL letters saying it was "meangful adn we hope to hear from you." Then they teased people along yet word is not a single spot was given to anyone on the "meaningful waitlist." The school has turned off a lot of would be lovers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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it is not uncommon not to get in off a priority w/l. it is only meaningful if a spot opens up, and apparently it didn't. they were trying to be nice to the people they were hoping to accomodate. unfortunately it didn't work out. happens all the time at many schools. people were just particularly sensitive to friends last season. many were SO, and felt they had a shot, but didn't when all was said and done. but its not really the school's fault. all schools do this in anticipation of openings. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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Did YOU go through it? How do you know what it was like if you didn't. I have several friends who got that same letter adn felt that friends really jerked them around. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:15 PM Flag
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np-you know, so many people have too much of their identities tied up in what happens to their kids. no doubt that many people felt jerked around. but it isn't like they were guaranteed spots. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:19 PM Flag
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Sounds like many Friends interviews were unprofessional and they led people on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:30 PM Flag
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or it sounds like people took process a little too personally [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:32 PM Flag
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ITDA. My 2 friends who had bad stories about Friends are pretty fair minded people. Their kids ended up at good schools too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:33 PM Flag
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eh, i think there is a sense of entitlement in this city. maybe process was mismanaged, but if people are miffed about this, there is a little too much sensitivity [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:40 PM Flag
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The friend I know w/a bad story is hard-core neurotic . [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:36 AM Flag
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We did not apply to friends, but like I said, it is not uncommon for schools to maintain priority w/ls. they are often quite encouraging to the few people they are hoping to get if a spot opens up. they do not want these people to be alienated if they do get in, so it is a fine line, as sometimes, a spot does not open for them. I think that people get too upset for nothing. a w/l is a w/l. even if a priority w/l, there needs to be an opening at some point to be offered a spot. we all hold onto those near hits, but it is what it is... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:46 PM Flag
[ - ] just wondering...if you are a lawyer at a biglaw can you have a live-in illegal spanish housekeeper etc.? 22 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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i know a partner at a law firm and he is kind of crazy about this but i'm sure that this is not a big deal. i'm sure 80% of nannies are paid off the books in the city. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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and be an a**hole too! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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why, b/c you are employing someone or b/c they are illegal? puhleez! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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because, presumably, you earn well, have a pension and health insurance. Your undocumented worker is unlikely to be able to answer yes to any of these. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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so anyone that employes someone who is here illegally anyway and needs a job is an asshole? nice logic [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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Well, yes dear, you are exploiting that person's inability to get a minimum wage job at least with some workplace protections. You are contributing to a culture of exploitation of the undocumented. And, golly, it's against the effing law! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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so is it her fault that her housekeeper is undocumented? she needs a job and op is willing to give her a job. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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So sponsor an immigrant or employ someone who's here legally. Either way, if you're in the legal profession, you'd best do it legally. That means taxes and legal work hours (overtime after 40 hrs). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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what? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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technically you are an officer of the court. non-technically, yes, but don't withdraw money on a consistent basis so it looks suspicious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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ummm...don't do anything you wouldn't want in the newspaper [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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good advice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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ARE YOU KIDDING? The most immoral people I know are partners at big firms. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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Glad I don't know them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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i used to nanny years ago for a lawyer in dc. i was on the books. you can be disbarred for that sort of thing if you get caught. and she wasn't willing to risk it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 04:00 AM Flag
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I've NEVER heard of someone being disbarred for paying an employee legal or not off the books. It violates the rules of ethics, but people are not even censured for significantly greater ethical violations than that such as not fully disclosing evidence, not disclosing witness tampering. (Former AZ prosecutor BTW) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 06:23 AM Flag
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that's what she told me. and we also have a babysitter who we have on the books - my husband is a lawyer and he said he could be disbarred if this was found out and he could lose his green card. i guess for the woman i nannied for and for my husband it is not worth for them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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ttp://www.allbusiness.com/human-resources/compensation-payroll-social-security/540537-1.html [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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http://bestnannynewsletter.com/samples/april_2006.pdf [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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having an illegal nanny means that you are paying them off the books right? and there for that means you aren't paying taxes. and not paying your taxes on a legal or illegal worker is against the law. maybe you studied a different type of law in AZ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/de/press/2006/11_20_06_taxevasion.pdf [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 12:31 PM Flag
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Spanish yes, but not French. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:58 AM Flag
[ - ] Do kids go to sleep away camp anymore? I did but I don't hear many others doing it except some of the Jewish families I know. I think it's a great thing that can help a kid become more self sufficient. What do people think of sleep away camp? 22 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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My nephews go and love it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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how old are they? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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9 and 11. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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It's where we jews teach have our children indoctrinated in all the ways we rule the world (banking and entertainment etc). Also, it's nice for the kids not to have to hide their tails and horns for 4 weeks. If we let non-jews in then they'll have to keep wearing hat to hide the horns! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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yeah jews! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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aw, now you made us blush! My kids leave in the a.m. for 4 weeks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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how old are your kids? gee, i wish my parents sent me for 4 weeks. i was so bored at home! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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tlw? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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i worked at an overnite camp it was great! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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<<< it was catholic though we didn't talk about ruling the world just walked around feeling guilty and whipping ourselves [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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me too! it was the best job I ever had. really made me grow up [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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the guilt or the whipping? (which sounds a little s&m for a kids' camp) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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it was an all girls camp. shockingly to me b/c i was a little naive, it was filled with lesbians as the counselors, but no funny biz with the kids! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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my camp was full of sluts fun sluts but sluts and there was quite a bit of drinking and pot on our weekends off. it's not often a 17 yo gets away from mom and dad for a summer of fun! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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except for the yids and all that davening [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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camp counselors can be quite naughty i of course was a good girl but i learned a lot. we were good all day with kids and partied hard at night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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My child is young, but I don't see sleep away camp as a definate in our future. We did not grow up here - and sleepaway camp was not a part of summer life. While I see nothing wrong with sleepaway - I certainly don't belive it is necessary in fostering self sufficiency. Millions of self sufficient adults manage w/o that particular experience. That reason sounds straight out of a brochure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 06:12 AM Flag
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I grew up in California where sleep away was not the norm but my kids are NYers and thought they're starting late (as a tween and a teen) they both decided to go this year. Even with work to keep me busy it's gonna be WEIRD. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:55 AM Flag
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My 10 year old loves sleep away camp (second time going) and the 8 year old can [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 06:25 AM Flag
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My 10 yr old loves sleep away camp (just came back from 2nd time) and the 8 yr old can't wait to go next year. I went a couple of summers and thought it was awesome. We only sent the kids for a week though. I think I might be able to deal with 2 weeks as they get older but I don't think I could hang with 4 wks (but I am now a SAHM, working would probably make a big difference) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 06:27 AM Flag
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I know tons of kids going, but they are Jewish. In my town only the Jewish kids really went. It's so fun and I spent all year looking forward to it, but I don't think it necessarily makes you self sufficient b/c every second of your day is planned... it's like the military there (in a gentle way), staying home probably forces you to be more creative in occupying yourself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 05:15 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone going to the beach tomorrow? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:23 PM Flag
[ - ] ok so your MIL is planning on coming for 2 weeks with db #2 and wants db to sleep with HER...what would you do/say? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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I'd say thank you, but no. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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i wish i could be that strait forward [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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better get in the habit soon! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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Offer her the name of the nearest hotel. You are a grownup and an experienced parent. Why would you or spouse want her in your home during such a special time? You must set limits, firmly, but with a smile. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:17 PM Flag
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my mom offered thought she was being nice. i told her i was bfing so i need nb with me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:17 PM Flag
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excellent explanation [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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don't know your MIL but my mom really thought it was necessary to ask and was fine with my explaination. my older sister had my mom sleep with nb she bottle fed and had a difficult labor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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I would say thank you, but I would rather she rested at night so she could help with db #1 during the day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:36 PM Flag
[ - ] looking to move my son into his first bed - looking for a good twin-sized bed. any recommendations? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.25.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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get one with a trundle that way you can pull it out in case he fall sna you don't need bed rails. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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We got one by Maxtrix. It has rails so ds doesn't fall out. The best part is that we can bunk it in the future or turn it into a loft if we want. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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np - where did you get it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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sleepys has a bunch of day beds. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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We have an IKEA one. No box spring and it sits lower to the ground. Great transition [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:03 PM Flag
[ - ] Just moved into stuy town and have discovered a roach problem. Any suggestions for non-toxic extermination? Thanks. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.25.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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there was an article in NY Mag a few months back about pests and there were some "green" exterminators. Do a search on nymag.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:19 PM Flag
[ - ] Expecting #2 shortly after #1 starts nursery school. I know our parents will all want to come visit/help and at the end of the day help would probably not be horrible (though I felt intruded on with #1). I don't want a constant stream of people coming and staying with us though to disrupt #1 with all the changes taking place for him. Advice? 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 07.25.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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boundaries honey. find them and put them up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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when are you due? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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September [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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do you think #1 will find it disruptive? My first dc loved having her grandparents there- so much attention for her, and also they could take her to the park and out for walks, etc. I decreed that the first week was just for dh and I, and then family could visit after that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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will they be staying with you? im in the same situation. due oct. MIL coming for 2 weeks when new baby comes. my family is here. its going to be constant in and out, but dc #1 will get so much needed attention that it will be wonderful for me. good luck [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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yes, staying with us which is a nuisance because the only spare room will be the nursery and it sucked with #1 not having a space for the baby to be. also #1 is a mommy's boy so he will not want to go with anyone else but me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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ask people to give alot of attention to #1. my mother always bring a gift for the sibling when seeing a new baby. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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my mom stayed to wks did all the cooking and cleaning:) tryed to help with #1 but he only wanted mommy at least she was there to hold nb and support me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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can you afford to put people up in hotel? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:17 PM Flag
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we can afford it but (1) inlaws would be outraged and (2) we're talking thousands of $ (NYC) so they can come and visit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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They better check their outrage and their entitlement at the door. Your house. Your rules. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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perhaps use points from bus. trips [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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Set some limits, ladies! Your home and your children and your spouse are yours not hers. Protect this precious magical time with your nuclear family. The parents and in-laws may visit during the day but that's it in my house. If visiting from out of town they are grownups who can make their own plans (hotels, motels, local family, NOT YOUR RESPONSIBILITY) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:20 PM Flag
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Just nicely say you don't have the room but would love to put them up at a hotel. do you have any family in the area they could stay with? tell them you are doing it for their own good b/c it will be crazy, loud, dirty, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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But that just encourages them to believe they're entitled and you have to make an excuse. "That's a kind offer. I know that's what you'd like to do but it just doesn't work for us." Period. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:24 PM Flag
[ - ] John Edward (not the ex-presidential candidate) is on Home Shopping Network. I totally believe in his psychic abilities but this is kind of weird. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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he is lame [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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watch Psychic Kids. That show is creepy! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:14 PM Flag
[ - ] Summer hours: I am a teacher and have a nanny year round. Do you think it is fair to ask nanny to do different hours during the year. (i.e. instead of 7:30-4:30 --- to do 10-7 or 11-8 if they are ok with it. Any thoughts? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.25.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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teachers can afford nannies? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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I'm a teacher and my nanny works different and fewer hours in the summer. It's a higher hourly rate so she is cool with it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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what do you mean? higher rate? at night? We are gone for Aug. and giving her three weeks off. I think it is fair to say without abusing it, come a little later and stay a little later [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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Yeah...isn't that what school's have janitor's closets for? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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does she have children? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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I would see if she would go for it. It makes sense for you, but might not for her if she has her own family. If you ever get a new nanny, I would make that one of the stipulations up front. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:17 PM Flag
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oh- her children are grown. college and high school. She doesn't have a need to get home early. I thought it would be nice for her to come in later since she normally gets in so early. Maybe a fair cut off would be 10-7 or 11-7 and give her 1 less hour? She seemed ok with it but it looked like she wanted to say something. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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It is a reasonable request. But she may not be able to, especially if she has her own dc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:40 PM Flag
[ - ] Need advice from those who have btdt. Dc (2.75 yo) needs to drop or change nap for preschool which goes 12:30-3pm. Fights naps anyway and sometimes won't fall asleep until 2/3pm anyway and nights become really late. But since I tried dropping the nap altogether has been a crankpot and prone to tantrums (not previously frequent), but nights are very early (11 hrs of sleep). I have also tried giving in to a nap at 3pm for 45-60 min but that hasn't helped the tantrums and crankiness. Anyone have a good solution or do I just have to ride out the crankiness until the new schedule becomes routine? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.25.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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what time does he wake up? can you put him down from 11 to 12? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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between 6:30-7:30, and there's no way he'll go to sleep at 11am...with the same wake up time he wouldn't nap until somewhere between 1:30 and 2:30. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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looks like you may have to drop the nap...sorry [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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this or let him sleep 3-4pm to take the edge off. how long before the new schedule becomes routine and he loses the frequent tantrums? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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what time will he go to bed if he naps that late? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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7:30 with no nap, 8-8:30 with a 45min-1hr nap that late. like I said either way, he has been so cranky once it's noon. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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BTDT, and, unfortunately, I just had to ride it out. For like 8-10 MONTHS. And it SUCKED. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:58 PM Flag
[ - ] Looking for a legit job I can do at home at night after dc go to bed - any ideas? TIA 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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sex phone operator [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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Actually a serious ?, looking for a serious reply. But thanks........ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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medical billing or transcription, also there was an article in the Wall Street Journal about a month ago about temporary staffing firms for sahms (not sure if you are a sahm or wohm looking for extra work). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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