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[ - ] Any helpful hints for ERB prep? TIA 41 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.23.08, 07:36 PM Flag
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read with your kid -- do not prep -- those testers can tell a mile away [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:37 PM Flag
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How do you know? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:43 PM Flag
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:46 PM Flag
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You do not. Several cases??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:47 PM Flag
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So you're springing for a $$$$$$$$ tutor "just to be safe". Beware. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:49 PM Flag
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I'm not. I just don't believe you know several cases of people who were shut out b/c they hired ERB tutors. Unless you are an admissions person. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:50 PM Flag
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I don't work in admissions, but I've been around for a while -- dcs are teens. I feel bad for the stress parents going into the process have now, but prepping for the erb with an outside tutor is a bad idea. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:53 PM Flag
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Who said anything about a tutor. OP was asking for test prep ideas...nothing about a tutor [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:58 PM Flag
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come on, if they're tutor prepped, it's farily obvious. No school is going to want parents that are crazy enough to prep their kid like that, disregarding all instructions and warnings otherwise. It's a pretty good indicator for how they'll be interacting with the school over the life of their kid's tenure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.26.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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ok, but there is a HUGE difference between at-home prep with mom and hiring a tutor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:48 PM Flag
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or: reading with your kids and doing real puzzles is great. your dc will tell the tester: "oh I've seen that before" if you try to prep with the erb puzzles. The tester will code your dc right out of tt dreams. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:51 PM Flag
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Here's the problem...what is an ERB puzzle? So say I do a puzzle with him, and it happens to be an ERB one?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:52 PM Flag
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Don't worry. Nothing you'll come upon in a toy store. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:17 PM Flag
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Keep hearing about kits you can get to do with your kid. There was post on here yesterday about some tutoring place downtown that has a really good one. Anybody remember the name? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.26.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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Please stop with the spam. This is pathetic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.26.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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The ERB is the company that administers the CTP3s and ISEES. I think the CTP3s are just tests they give in school that don't count. The ISEES are the ones needed to enter a private school. There are no testers in either case judging whether your kid has been prepped. That said it is tough to prep. Reading and general test taking strategies such as pacing, whether to guess or not, and looking for the easier way to do a problem are possible. for eg if comparing 2 columns, 2+3+4 vs 4+5+6 you don't need to add to see that column b is bigger. etc. vocab is the toughest but read all the time and talk about what a synonym is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:52 PM Flag
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ISEEs are for kids entering upper grades (usually 6th-high school). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:57 PM Flag
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your 4 yer old adds 3 digits and can name synonyms? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:00 PM Flag
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come on, if you're going to prep your kids, you need to know what test their taking....the one's she's talkin about are for older kids. Get with the prep program! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.26.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:11 AM Flag
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Do NOT prep. Tester can tell. Our PSD said 2 kids from our school were told they prepped. They lost a chance to get in to school they would like to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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np Really? Was subtle--like kid went to work before instructions were given? Or did they come right out and say kid was prepped? I didn't prep my dc, but when report came back it said she was "familiar with testing process". Called psd in panic and she said that was fine, but I thought it sounded like prep was suspected. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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Just curious...if they suspected prep, what would the wording on the report sound like? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.08.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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"Jack did not require instructions and went right to work on the task in front of him" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.26.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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Send to tutor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.08.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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Does anyone know of someone (not heresay, but actually KNOW a person) who got "caught" by the tester for prepping? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.08.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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No, but the 99 ERBs and SO, had coded sentences in the report that revealed prepping [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.08.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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What are the coded sentences for prepping? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.08.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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see Brainquest thread above [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.08.08, 01:00 PM Flag
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How do you find a tutor to prep for ERB's? Wouldn't it be better to pay a tutor to show you the kinds of puzzles the child will be asked to solve and a list of the kinds of words they'll be asked to know, and then play similar puzzles with the child and integrate those words into your conversation? Then the child would be prepped but the tester wouldn't suspect, because what would the child say, Oh, my mom and I do puzzles like that. Would that be a flag? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.08.08, 01:07 PM Flag
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I agree, but if the mommy prepping is done too well, it could be mistaken for tutor prep... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.08.08, 01:19 PM Flag
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Just do it yourself in a fun manner. Don't use a tutor, otherwise the tester may ask,"have you done something like this? was it with your teacher or mommy or daddy?". "No, I did it with Mary who came to my home" OOPS! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.08.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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FWIW the only family I know that had a tutor ERB & SB started tutoring the kids when they 2. They had a guy come once a week and they still do, to help with homework. Both kids got into Trinity so maybe it worked. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.08.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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they must not have been caught because they got tutored over a long span of time (from age 2 til 4). maybe it's a problem when you hire a tutor for a shorter span, for a crash course-type tutoring. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.08.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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That's true. They have actually tutored all along, the kids are now in 3rd and 5th grade, so its a part of their life. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.08.08, 02:23 PM Flag
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Dont' do a tutor. Get a kit and do it yourself with your child. We used Blue Tomato for admissions help and part of the service was they have this amazing kit with all sorts of exercises and games that are very very close to what's on the test(s). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.26.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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So sad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.26.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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No actually. So smart. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.26.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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what, prepping? or the blue tomato spam? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.26.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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If you get a tutor, you need someone who will make your child comfortable thinking about the kinds of questions that come up on the tests, not someone to "train" children for testing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.13, 09:54 PM Flag
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i don't recommend the co. on W.58th st. Tutors are very nice but very young; every one said my child is doing just great on everything in the same way, as if told to, when she was not doing great on everything. A thin simple workbook on a single topic was $75. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.07.13, 12:53 PM Flag
[ - ] People living in the city with cars and bugaboos, which do you prefer Graco snugride or safeseat? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:33 PM Flag
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Snugride [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:29 AM Flag
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If you have a car, you don't have to take the seat in and out, so safeseat would probably be better. It lasts longer than the snugride. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:32 AM Flag
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i have snugride but wished i got the safeseat to get more usage of the snap n go..loved the snap n go b/c of the storage underneath [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:34 AM Flag
[ - ] Did anyone have a baby born at 36 weeks. Did he/she hit milestones late or on time? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:30 PM Flag
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My ds #2 born at 37wks hit all milestones on time. Ds #1 born at 38wks was slightly late. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:35 PM Flag
[ - ] What kind of kid is dalton looking for? 22 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.23.08, 07:24 PM Flag
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wealthy, jewish or black, or asian mixed with either. falsely liberal or cool or artsy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:29 PM Flag
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haha [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:30 PM Flag
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hee hee. i have a jewish friend from africa and she said colleges were salivating to accept her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:32 PM Flag
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is she black? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:35 PM Flag
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one parent is. so i guess the answer is yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:38 PM Flag
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one with a large trust fund. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:26 PM Flag
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That's an old reputation. Is diff now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:30 PM Flag
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B.S,! Tuition is a mint there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:22 AM Flag
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It's about $1000 more expensive than other TTs when you factor in other fees you must pay that's not included in the tuition. Dalton is all inclusive except for a minor fee like $100 or so. Other TTs charge a tuition and charge $10k or so separately. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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Yes, bec other [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 08:41 AM Flag
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>bec other private schools only have families with no money. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 08:42 AM Flag
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Smart, self motivated, socially mature (shy is okay but tantrum/selfish is not), curious, [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:32 PM Flag
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Exactly what most schools are looking for [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:25 AM Flag
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Many kids are verbal/chatty. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:32 PM Flag
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Rich and maleable with some brains. If there's visible diversity than ever better [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:21 AM Flag
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dc with a brain but no money :( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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black? southeast Asian? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 08:22 AM Flag
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Nope. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 08:40 AM Flag
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the only difference, then, to other TTs is the visible diversity. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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I have to get out of this city.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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apparently mine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 01:04 PM Flag
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Apparently the same kids Hunter wants. They have several overlaps. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 11:49 AM Flag
[ - ] how often do the 20% bbb coupons come out? anyone get them often? Also do they really accept bedbathbeyond coupons since they are owned by same corm? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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I think they will even take out of date vouchers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:13 PM Flag
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from bedbathbeyond? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:18 PM Flag
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Worth trying [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:18 PM Flag
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They also take Linen's and Things coupons if youstill hae any of those [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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Speaking of coupons. I just found a website that gives you coupon codes and promo codes for about 300 sites and then gives you money back when you shop at the sites. http://www.fatcrumbs.com. I buy my diapers at diapers.com through there and get 1% cash back [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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Bed Bath will take expired coupons, but every time I've tried at Buy Buy Baby, they haven't. I haven't tried using the Bed Bath coupons at BBBaby though - does that work?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:30 PM Flag
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Yes BuyBuyBaby accepts Bed Bath Beyond coupons. Not sure about expired ones though... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:53 AM Flag
[ - ] Any parents out there have late talkers?? Mine is only saying about 10 words at 20 months. Early Intervention screened her and said she didn't qualify. So, anyone out there have advice on things I can do to help her (thinking those of you who did EI might be able to share some helpful exercises??) TIA 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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I'm an EI SLP. I would model one word at a time for items the child is trying to obtain. Say the name of it 3X, and don't get too wordy. Accept approximations (eg "buh" for Bottle). Label pictures in books using one word and point to them slowly, giving her opportunity to practice. If things don't improve look into health insurance or do private therapy. And I believe she can be re-assessed in 6 months by ei. Unfortunately, it is getting more difficult to qualify for speech through EI if that is the only problem. Good Luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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Thank you!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:07 PM Flag
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Did not do EI but my ds was/is a late talker also. He had 4 words at 18 months, 20-30 by 2 and then about 2 weeks after his 2nd b-day he had a "word explosion". Several new words every day and even saying 2-3 word sentences. This was all about 1 month ago. My advice, just be patient. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:17 PM Flag
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Thank you!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:07 PM Flag
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I had EI screening for ds at around 22 months and he also had very few words but didn't qualify because of his receptive language. The evaluator did tell me some tips for helping ds talk, but I never really did them, and at nearly 3, he's talking up a storm. His vocabulary surprises me now, because it seems so advanced, although truthfully his articulation is not good and I've been thinking about private speech for that. EI person suggested doing rhymes like "five little monkeys jumping on the bed" and stopping for the last word to see if dc will say it. You have to do it alot of times yourself first, so dc knows what word is next. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:21 PM Flag
[ - ] where to find an area rug for our contemporary living room? Don't want to spend more than 1000 for a 9X6 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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ABC Carpet Outlet in the Bronx [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:21 PM Flag
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homedecoraters.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:39 PM Flag
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horchow.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:30 PM Flag
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ikea, crate and barrel [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:34 PM Flag
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how about west elm ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:35 PM Flag
[ - ] I love the summer. Life is so much easier without homework, tons of school obligations, etc. Do most people here agree? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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couldn't agree more. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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Unschoolers have summer all year! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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who are unschoolers? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:19 PM Flag
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life learners, homeschoolers who don't do "school" at home [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:14 PM Flag
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It's just different. I like both. This is the first summer DS & DD can really play together, and that makes it especially fun. But I like the sense of organization and purpose that goes w/ the school year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:03 PM Flag
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I love love love the lazy days of summer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:32 PM Flag
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i love the flexibility but hate the heat. on the whole, i guess i prefer it. but it helps that it's only for two months. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:33 PM Flag
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i love that camp starts an hour later than when dc's school starts, so we can get a later start during summer. love flexibility. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:47 PM Flag
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Love being able to go out after dinner and it's still light out and warm enough to play. That is my favorite thing about summer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:48 PM Flag
[ - ] Any physicians on? I am a physician and looking for consulting position, so tired of practicing clinical medicine. I am having so much trouble findings these types of positions. Anyone have any ideas? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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What kind of consulting? Pharmaceutical? Financial? i am assuming not medical consulting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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Basically something that I can still use my medical knowledge in (I spent too many years and money on my education and training to throw it away). I just don't want to do direct patient care anymore. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:10 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone want to analyze my dream? irl: i'm pg w/surprise #4. first 3 kids are all girls - we're waiting until birth to find out the sex of this one. so, last night i dreamt that i had twin boys. in the dream people were very surprised that i had twins but i was very calm about it. admitted we had no idea there were twins but said it was actually easier with two b/c they snuggled together and slept all day. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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wishful thinking? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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op: lol - that's prob. right. i think i was hoping for someone to say that it meant i will be a competent and calm mom no matter what the circumstances. fwiw: i know we're not having twins [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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Oh I just said that see below [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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OK I'll have a go.... You are feeling well prepared and happy that you will be able to cope with #4. I'm guessing that twin boys would even up the sexes in your home a bit. Maybe you would like to have a boy this time. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:03 PM Flag
[ - ] at what age is the erg given? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:54 PM Flag
[ - ] Just came across the best name through a work project - Typhanny - I am dead serious! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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Phanny for short! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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read Freakonomics before you go down that road. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:37 PM Flag
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Ditto on that. Read the chapter at least that covers naming. Don't do that to your kid, please... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:52 AM Flag
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you don't speak sarcasm, do you? -np [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 05:25 AM Flag
[ - ] considering special ed. vs. SEIT in regular class for 3.5 year old with asperger's. anyone have experience with Manhattan Center or with Central Park Early Learning. high-functioning is a major understatement in terms of intelligence and speech, but there are sensory issues and a need for some physical therapy. IEP is coming up in one week and I still can't decide what to do. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 07.23.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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Stay AWAY from Manhattan Center. It is not a good place. CPELC is much more highly regarded. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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the staff at MC have been very warm, knowledgeable & helpful. the teachers seemed good. what's so bad about it? my concerns have been about peers ... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:21 PM Flag
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SEIT in Gen Ed class will be approx. 14 hours total for the whole week -- would he be able to function in class without SEIT? Is he affected/overstimulated by large groups? Most preschool classes have around 18-20 kids. Special Ed is usually smaller class, more teachers. For preschool, I'd say more support is better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 05:48 AM Flag
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It has a really horrible reputation. The EI service coordination they provide is better than the school setting, which is routinely described as "Dickensian." It is not ever included in the list of the CPSE centers that people apply to. My EI service coordinator herself told me not to go anywhere near it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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If he can function in a general ed setting, go for it. There have been some asperger's kids in my children's preschool (NOT a spec. ed. school) and they have gone on to regular private schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:11 AM Flag
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are you talking about Manhattan Childrens Center or Manhattan Center for Early Learning...the former is a very expensive (but reportedly very good) new private school for children on the autism spectrum...the latter is a not very well-regarded cpse preschool....our dc is at CPELC and we have been extremely happy there ...it is really an excellent program [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 12:07 PM Flag
[ - ] Are nannies having trouble getting work in this economy? Our excellent nanny is looking due to our needs changing, and has only had a couple of interviews. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.23.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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She only needs ONE job ... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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As people are laid off, they have less income for childcare and less need. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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ita - my cleaner is losing jobs as her employers are being fired and can no longer afford her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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what does she charge? native english speaker? require to take out taxes..all of these are factors too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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We are looking for a nanny on the UWS. Baby is 8 weeks old and we need someone full time. Please email us at nabobcat1@aol.com if you think your nanny would be a good fit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 02:52 PM Flag
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my sister and i are looking for a nanny to carfe for our infants (we would share her). has she found a job yet? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.10.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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I would think the opposite actually. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.10.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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Possibly. I was laid off and DH is SAHD, so if money were an issue (it's not for us), I would get rid of our nanny as we don't need her. But since we will need her when I go back to work (probably Jan), we are keeping her for now, although we have very little for her to do! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.10.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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i think so. i know a lot of people who are looking to do nanny shares instead of hiring outright. i know i'm switching from nanny to daycare. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.10.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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