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[ - ] Does anyone know of any good therapists, counselors, etc.? I've been feeling like I need to talk to a professional...Do they take insurance? TIA! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:51 PM Flag
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i found mine through socialworkers.org. she was on my ins list but I had to pay first, then get reimbursed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:56 PM Flag
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Thanks so much! I've never seen one...Did it help you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:58 PM Flag
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yes. i interviewd 6 before I found this one though. find one that you trust and one that works for you. there are a lot of quacks out there. but therapy with the right person can be great. if you need meds, make sure to talk about that with them too. but just talkig can help immensely. gl [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:00 PM Flag
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Thanks again! I'm looking into it right now! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:02 PM Flag
[ - ] DH was laid off about 6 months ago but has been making much more money as a consultant. I should be thrilled but I worry constantly about the uncertainty of it all and lack of steady, predictable cash flow. Am I being paranoid and if yes, how do I get over that? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:42 PM Flag
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Get a job. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:54 PM Flag
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I have one. It's just that we need income from 2 jobs! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:55 PM Flag
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NYC, gotta love it. Plan ahead. Project income to be low. Accept cyclical nature of consultancy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:37 PM Flag
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not paranoid. it's hard. budget really well and keep a good eye on finances. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:56 PM Flag
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Has he estimated taxes yet? I thought I was making more on my own until I got hit hard at tax time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:02 AM Flag
[ - ] who is on and how old is your dc? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:34 PM Flag
[ - ] What time do your 4 yo's go to sleep? Mine really will not go to sleep before 9 or 9:30. She is youngest, claims it's unfair that older sibs get to stay up later, so even if she's in her room, she's up. Never seems tired at 8 (her actual bedtime) - no matter how early we wake her up. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:32 PM Flag
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and your older kids are most likely annoyed that the baby of the family gets to stay up later. put to bed and give your younger dd books, has to stay in bed [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:43 PM Flag
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Thanks, but that is exactly what I do. She just reads them and is clearly awake until 9 or 9:30. Not as if she's running around with them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:45 PM Flag
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you don't have the control over when someone else sleeps, see? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:18 PM Flag
[ - ] What time do your 4 yo's go to sleep? Mine really will not go to sleep before 9 or 9:30. She is youngest, claims it's unfair that older sibs get to stay up later, so even if she's in her room, she's up. Never seems tired at 8 (her actual bedtime) - no matter how early we wake her up. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:31 PM Flag
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Does she get a lot of activity? My 6 y.o. goes to bed by 7:30 and conks out really fast. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:32 PM Flag
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Constant activity. Goes to camp all day and then runs around with sibs until dinner and then often an hour or so after dinner. Very active. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:34 PM Flag
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how much later does she go to sleep? my dd had a kid in her pre-k class this past year who would fall asleep every morning b/c she insisted on staying up with her older siblings. my dc usually go to bed between 7 and 8, depending on whether or not they napped. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:33 PM Flag
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Nap? What's that? She hasn't napped since she was 1.5. DH says some kids just need less sleep. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:35 PM Flag
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yes. also, kids with older siblings tend to not nap as much. too much going on. i'm lucky b/c my oldest is pretty low energy so all my kids still nap. (oldest one dropped her nap around age 4 but still naps on weekends usually) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:42 PM Flag
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You are lucky. Mine run around all day and basically collapse, sometimes mid-sentence as they comment on bedtime stories. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:44 PM Flag
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yes, we've been pretty lucky. my only suggestion would be to give everyone a slightly different bedtime so that she realizes it is based on age. (even if it's just 15 minutes later). you could also let her look at books but she has to be in bed. but frankly, it's a losing battle. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:02 PM Flag
[ - ] what's a good, quick way to lose about five pounds? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:19 PM Flag
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bikram yoga at least 3x per week w/ high fiber, low fat diet. And loads and loads of water. Not sustainable tho. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:31 PM Flag
[ - ] i am rabidly anti _______. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:19 PM Flag
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stupidity [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:20 PM Flag
[ - ] I notice that many people register for the Peg Perego high chair. What is so great about it? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:09 PM Flag
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I think it's a status thing very $$ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:10 PM Flag
[ - ] What's the best everyday diaper bag to get? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:01 PM Flag
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I like my Skip Hop for every day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:05 PM Flag
[ - ] When do moms of two or more kids find time to exercise? Do they hire babysitters? I can't seem to get it together. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:51 PM Flag
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i was very bad about it for a long time. in the past month or so i've finally gotten my act together. i walk most places with dcs. i dance aroudn the house every time we have music on. i am finally watching what i eat. it's really hard once you have kids, unless you make it a big priority for yourself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:54 PM Flag
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6AM before their day gets started. Also we do lots of walking all day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:37 AM Flag
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15 mins a day on a mat in your house before going to bed. Pushups, crunches, squats, and lunges. I lost 30 lbs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:35 AM Flag
[ - ] what do you think your role is, as a parent? 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:39 PM Flag
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raising my kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:42 PM Flag
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can you be more specific? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:44 PM Flag
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if it's a girl, as the great philosopher chris rock says. "to keep her off the pole" if it's a boy, hold on and hope he lives through his teen years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:44 PM Flag
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what do you do or not do to accomplish this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:45 PM Flag
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this is the question ain't it. i guess don't be crazy controlling and let them be but on the other hand be stern, clear, set expectations for them (ask Jews and Indians in med school about this) and use guilt. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:51 PM Flag
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does that mean that you have more of a hands off philosophy, only interfering when you think something is going wrong? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:56 PM Flag
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Upper middle class boys are usually pretty easy though. Most tend not to get in trouble because they're so sheltered. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:37 PM Flag
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To work myself out of a job. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:11 PM Flag
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lol. every time dh criticizes or objects to something i do with regards to parenting or housekeeping, i say "go ahead and fire me" and that shuts him up pretty quickly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:12 PM Flag
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Wow! So you don't see your spouse as a partner? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:19 PM Flag
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sigh. it was tongue in cheek. but in all seriousness, things get chaotic around here. when dh comes in and wants to know why i let the kids have a treat, he can just go ahead and take over the primary childcare work if he'd like to argue with them about why they can't have it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:24 PM Flag
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and I didn't mean "work myself out of a job" in a comic way. I mean, my job is to raise them to be functional adults who don't need to be parented. When I taught high school I told my seniors that--my job is to work myself out of a job. I didn't want them going off to college needing my help to understand a book or write a paper. I wanted them to internalize that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:25 PM Flag
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how old are your kids? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:28 PM Flag
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6 & 2. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:31 PM Flag
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Teacher. The chief curriculum is: I'm here for you as long as you need me. It's OK to separate because I won't disappear. I know you'll dance back and forth for the next 18 years at least but I'm sticking to this spot. Secondary curriculum: This is how life is lived. This is what's polite, what's kind, what's good, what's bold, what's strong, what's empathetic. In other words, I live my life as I hope my children will live theirs. I teach by being, doing, and talking about all of it. I read, help strangers, pull my own weight, try not to lie or hurt people, etc etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:18 PM Flag
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sounds like you've given this a lot of thought. curious if you woh? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:27 PM Flag
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Yup. had a sitter for work hours with kid 1 starting at 15 mos. Stayed on through kid 2 finishing kindergarten. Spouse deeply (truly equally) involved with all aspects of kid life except scheduling & clothes shopping. But he does all the cooking and much else. This 'theme' has been on my mind quite a bit since I spoke about it at kid 1's b'nai mitzvah. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:40 PM Flag
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Final note on teaching: Everybody makes mistakes. Including me. Move on and try to do better next time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:20 PM Flag
[ - ] Looks like we are moving to Switzerland. DH is worried about me (being bored) but I am worried how our kids will adopt to a new lifestyle and the new language… I can’t even sleep at night. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:37 PM Flag
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Are you going to Zurich or Geneva? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:38 PM Flag
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lausanne [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:43 PM Flag
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chill. they'll adapt. kids always adapt. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:42 PM Flag
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i hope so... they had such a hard time in NY.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:47 PM Flag
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not sure if you've noticed, NY is a bit insane. wonderful, but crazy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:54 PM Flag
[ - ] What is the name of the preschool on West 10th near Greenwich? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.23.08, 08:37 PM Flag
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Village Community School [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:49 PM Flag
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No, it's called Village Preschool Center [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:00 PM Flag
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this is correct [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 05:22 AM Flag
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VCS is on W 10th and Greenwich STREET, Village Preschool is on W. 10th and Greenwich AVENUE. confusing! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:19 AM Flag
[ - ] DH and I just got married a few months ago, pregnant already is it obnoxious to register for Future DB since all these people just bought us gifts? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:37 PM Flag
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i don't think so. but maybe only register for midpriced items. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:44 PM Flag
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no. it's a totally different thing. Register for what you want [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:12 PM Flag
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i think registring for a baby is tacky in general [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 02:52 AM Flag
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really? you must be wealthy then. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 02:20 PM Flag
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Part of the reason why I registered was also a way to keep an ongoing list of things I needed/wanted for my future db. You don't need to register until your 6th or 7th month anyway and only most people who want to buy you gifts are going to ask you where you're registered anyway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 03:57 AM Flag
[ - ] i'm browsing through the library's web site. any fantastic books your dcs have read lately? ages 5 and under. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:35 PM Flag
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we like "Big Red Tub"--can't remember the author. It was a favorite at 5 and now at 7, he loves to read it to me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:20 AM Flag
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Are you looking for easy reader types or picture books? I just read all of the Catwings books to DS (6) and he loves them. Also Esther Averill's books are great--especially The Fire Cat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:26 AM Flag
[ - ] Somebody please tell me what is so great about the Peg Perego high chair??? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:28 PM Flag
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i like the bar in between the legs so that the db doesn't slide down while you are putting her in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:33 PM Flag
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I have a Chicco at home and a Peg Perego at dd's grandmother's house. They are both good highchairs, wipe down well, easy to use, etc. I don't know how different they really are from each other. The back of the Chicco goes up a little higher, which is good for my ds because he's a tall kid, but that's the only thing I can think of. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:35 PM Flag
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Oh, the Perego has a little bar between the legs. I find it a little annoying as your kid gets older and bigger. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:36 PM Flag
[ - ] Can someone help me out at this late hour? I have 2 PDF documents (created in Adobe) and I need to combine them into 1 document (page). How can I do that??? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:21 PM Flag
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you need the software...not just the reader. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:26 PM Flag
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try Adobe Acrobat or you can copy and paste the text into a new Word doc. and then go to Print and there's a Save function in the Print window that will allow you to save it as a pdf. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:26 PM Flag
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thank you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:31 PM Flag
[ - ] Any recommendations for a twos program downtown (I'm in the w village)? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.23.08, 08:20 PM Flag
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We liked Buckle My Shoe a lot. There is one on W 13th Street between Greenwich and 7th Aves [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:22 PM Flag
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Not sure of full name but perry street something [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 05:15 AM Flag
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We loved Village Preschool Center [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 05:20 AM Flag
[ - ] We started trying for #2 and then realized maybe we really weren't ready yet. I'm in the 2 week wait, and could be pregnant. Any helpful thoughts for me? Scared. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:19 PM Flag
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i think most people don't feel ready. for me, the litmus test was always when i stopped saying "no way am i ready" then i was really ready. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:22 PM Flag
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