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[ - ] is a official birth certificate required for flight check-in? 23 mo, didn't get him a ticket. pathetic that i haven't ordered his birth certificate yet, i know! although i have many other unofficial doc's proving his age...tia. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:50 AM Flag
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^^^AN official [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:51 AM Flag
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I've flown with my dd with and w/o a ticket and w/o proof of her existence several times. I've never been asked. Are you going out of the country? If so, you need a passport for your db. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:55 AM Flag
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ditto. don't need one unless leaving the country. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:57 AM Flag
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no, you dont need it unless going out of the country, in which case you need a passport [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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thx. flying domestic, just thought we'd need proof he was under 2, since we didn't get him a seat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:05 AM Flag
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at that age it is cutting it close, but if he's small they probably won't care [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:06 AM Flag
[ - ] moms btdt with toddlers - how do you get rid of pacifier? no flames - really need advice; he really needs it to sleep and calm down - yikes! 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.23.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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Restrict it to use in the crib. That is a good start. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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that is pretty much where we are at - except for a few exceptions when he is so tired. but need to get rid of it totally - he is 2.8 months [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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Is there a specific reason you need to get rid of it totally now? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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the comments from others mostly. And i think its time... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:50 AM Flag
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If it is only in the crib how do others comment? He must be using it more than you just responded. Tell him he is a big boy and almost 3yo. Tell him that when he is 3 he will get a nice new toy to play with and say goodbye to his pacifier. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:51 AM Flag
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he uses it right after a nap to go outside - and when he is really tired. i did say that - i do say that and he throws his little body down kicking and crying... lol. thank you.. will try [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:52 AM Flag
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I would start with absolutely not ever taking it outside. He can use it in the crib or in the house if he really is exhausted. Just limit it to inside for now and prep him that 3yo boys don't have pacifiers and then eliminate it when he is 3. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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yes, will try. sometimes i feel like he doesnt understand what i am saying - but i will try. i am such a pushover [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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well, when dd was chewing on a torn up gnashed paci, that was IT. i had already started to restrict it to only nap and bedtime so eliminating it was not too huge a problem. she did cry for it about 2 or 3 nights, then got over it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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did she ever need it during the day? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:50 AM Flag
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Is there a new baby in your life that dc can "give" the paci to? I have seen this work with some kids. Of course other kids did not appreciate the idea of some other kid getting their prized possession. Depends on the kid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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We just said bye bye to binky this weekend (DS 27 mths old). DS used it for bedtime and weekend car trips at nap time. We read books and talked about giving it up for a few weeks. Then we arranged to have friends come over who have a new baby and we made a special box for the binkies (DS decorated it with stickers and colors). When the baby came over, he actually went right over and gave it to her. He hasn't cried for his binky at all. He has asked for it at bedtime/naptime a few times but each time I reminded him he gave it to the baby and he is a big boy now and that was it. He does have other comfort items which I give him when he asks (2 blankets). So far, so good 5 days later :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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that is an adorable story. thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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Binky fairy. Went cold turkey at 2.5 w/ DS and it worked. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:27 AM Flag
[ - ] Stroller for 1st baby in NYC: Quinny or Bugaboo? TIA! 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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love bugaboo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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Love my bug, but if you think you might want a 2nd within 3 years, I'd consider the phil & ted's (converts to a double) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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I say neither. Best to do Snap and Go sort and then a Mac or lightweight when db is a little older. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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ITA, why spend so much on a fancy stroller? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:57 AM Flag
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Any Quinny fans out there? I'm just wondering if it seems very heavy when filled with a baby and stuff. The net weight is more than the Bug. And I'm sick of seeing Bugs everwhere... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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all those stroller types seem cumbersome to me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:06 AM Flag
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I think the Buzz looks like a light-weight compared to the bug. I am a Quinny fan but I only have the Zapp. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:51 AM Flag
[ - ] i am struggling. have been working full time for the last three months in a job i don't really love (but was OK when it was part time). my dh says that it's a myth that people find their dream jobs and love what they do. i don't necessarily need a "dream job" but do wish that i didn't spend 40 hours a week doing something i don't care about, where there is a lot of pressure and not a lot of $$. FWIW, my kids are older, so i have no valid "excuse" not to work full-time. Just wondering how to be happy. do you think i am expecting too much? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:43 AM Flag
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Read the book Wishcraft [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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Not a myth. I've always loved my jobs in publishing industry, even when I had beyotch bosses because I loved the work. You just need to find what you would love to do, then figure out how your skills can get you there. Life is too short to do work you find boring and soul rending [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:50 AM Flag
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ita, can you work p/t and go back to school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:35 AM Flag
[ - ] What's a good increase for a beloved Nanny? She's coming up on her year, does a fantastic job. She's currently getting 600 a week plus 150 a month (ear marked for health insurance) and a monthly metro card (81). Her hours are generally 8:30-6/6:30 and if she stays latter than that i'll give her a little extra. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.23.08, 08:31 AM Flag
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she sounds well pd. If you want to raise I would do 5% if you can afford it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:35 AM Flag
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She sounds very well-paid (as a former nanny). I would up it to $650 a month if you can swing it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:38 AM Flag
[ - ] I'm going to be looking for a sitter a few times a week for a few hours to watch my 6 year old. What would you say is youngest age for sitter? 14? Or is that too young? I want to be able to leave the sitter alone for my ds. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:27 AM Flag
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I'd probably say 16 or 17 (or even 18). But, funny enough, I remember babysitting for kids 6 and much younger (under 1) when I was 14. Now I don't understand how the parents trusted me. I was paid 75 cents/hour and I remember staying past midnight alot of times. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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I met a 14 year old on the plane the other day that I would trust my children with - it all depends on the maturity of the child/sitter. As well a 14 yr old may be more reliable and competent than the same child at 16-18 because they're not yet thinking about dating and after-school activities. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:34 AM Flag
[ - ] What do the kids do during private school onsite evaluation (playdate)? 41 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.23.08, 08:27 AM Flag
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Often an IQ or portion of an IQ test and socialization. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:28 AM Flag
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IQ test? i wonder how they do this. I know they do Draw a person to see how advanced a dc is (how many details)... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:31 AM Flag
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they don't do an IQ test. THat is absurd. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:44 AM Flag
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Yes, they do and the "draw a person" test is part of an IQ test for a child that age. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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oh please [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:55 AM Flag
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nonsense [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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np: Just because drawing a person may be part of an IQ test for a preschooler does not mean that the admissions staff at schools are administering part of an IQ test at the onsite evals. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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I think what she's saying is that the schools draw conclusion about the dc's ability or potential PARTLY based on DAP. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:14 AM Flag
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I don't know if DAP is an IQ test but it is used by all schools (most if not all) to show mental age of the kid or bec it's been a good indicator for them anyhow. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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This poster is right, they do an IQ test they just do not admit that they do an iq test. All of the TT have an IQ cut off and know the ERB is not the holy grail of IQ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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True. But kids with high scores get an extra look. A kid with low 90s or 80s would have to be an absolute STAR on playdate to be noticed. Lots of kids. ERB's purpose is so that schools can sort kids into different buckets. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:01 AM Flag
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Agree that ERBs are a threshold issue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:52 PM Flag
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True, most have psychologists present during the play date [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:14 PM Flag
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They do at Saint Ann's [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 03:05 PM Flag
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That's bec ERB is not required. They charge $$$$ for this - it's kind of like a combined child visit and ERB (not that they use erb but you get the point). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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They color a picture, have some free play in a classroom, usually end with a story time or a snack. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:41 AM Flag
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we applied to seven schools and not a single one had free play. At each one there were specific tasks that my dd was asked to do. Usually draw a picture, do a puzzle, listen to a story and answer questions etc. there may have been 5 minutes at the beginning where there was a free play time to get used to the classroom, but that was the most. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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Some allow children to pick a game or puzzle they would enjoy in part to see what DC picks and in part to see how DC responds to instructions if game is new, etc. At one, my DC picked a new game he had never played before, the interviewer told him game instructions, and they played. This was in a smaller group session with an hour playdate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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that makes sense, but what the OR described sounds like a preschool playdate, not an on-going school play date. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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CGPS has free play [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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Some ask kid to read if you've stated child can read. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:58 AM Flag
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I am not sure privates really care whether DC can read coming in. DC beginner reader but claims he was not asked to read in any playdates. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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My dc was reading well by the time playdates rolled around. Was asked to read list of words at Horace Mann. Wait list (but 5th choice, so not devastated). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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My DC (also a good reader) was asked to read at Trinity. Alas, WL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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DC not a reader - admitted HM. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:56 PM Flag
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I'm not saying they only admit readers, I'm saying they made my kid read (probably to see if we were FOS). HM was far down our list as we didn't want our dc on a school bus. As it was, dc got into fc tt a block away from apt. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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It is worthwhile to tell DC what to expect re: playgroup - whether playdate will be one-on-one (example, RCS), small group (Dalton, HM), two kids (Trinity), or 8-10 kids (Town, Trevor, ECFS). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:09 AM Flag
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I think the SS girls schools were even bigger [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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Brearley & Spence were large, the others were not that large. Hewitt had only four. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:23 PM Flag
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Spence seemed enormous to me (and DD looked so lost in that big group) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:34 PM Flag
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Well, if the rumor is true that they only want alpha girls is true, maybe that is why they do it. Not that I think much of what I read here is true :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:35 PM Flag
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Seemed to be true to me. It was clear that they were not interested in DD (despite 99 ERB score). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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Our's too. As for Brearley, they had lots of girls there, but I am told that when they go to the classrooms, they get into smaller groups, and they are pretty much zooming in on the 2 or 3 they are interested in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 01:13 PM Flag
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It's only 10 girls or so (group of 20 divided in two). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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You know, my DD looked lost to me too -- it was obvious that she was steeling herself to keep it together -- and she got in. Who knows what they are looking for. She is far from an alpha girl. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:13 AM Flag
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np My dd is at Spence. Are a lot of the girls "alpha"? Yes. Most of the girls? I wouldn't say so. There are plenty of shy, quiet girls at the school. There HAVE to be; 50 alphas in a class would ensure chaos! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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some even have physical tests-collegiate asks for jumping on one foot. Also, most all want to see DC write or draw [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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CSH makes the girls skip and NBS has them walk a straight line. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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I think NBS also has them hop. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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np; why is this relevant? Seems odd to me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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A kid who can't do these things might have developmental delays--and most private schools don't purposely admit kids like that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 11:37 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone know where to buy those red bracelets with a small gold charm, usually a hand or a star, I think it's a Jewish symbolic bracelet. TIA 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:20 AM Flag
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kaballah bracelet. zionjudaica.com has them online or just google it and a gazillion sites will come up [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:25 AM Flag
[ - ] what are the best public schools that everyone talks about? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 07.23.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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get the book and check out insideschools.org [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:23 AM Flag
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PS 9, PS 87, PS 199, PS 6, Anderson [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:31 AM Flag
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234, 41, 6, 290, 158, 59, 116, lower lab, anderson, nest, manhattan school for children, midtown west, 87, and 199. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:40 AM Flag
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those are only the ones in Manhattan [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:42 AM Flag
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and do all of tehse start at kindergarten? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:43 AM Flag
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they all have Ks, no clue about prek. check out insideschools.org [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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I'd add 3 and 150 to this list [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:45 AM Flag
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lower lab - is there a zone for this school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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G&T - really check out inside schools. Need to live in D2. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:48 AM Flag
[ - ] xpost: confused about the NYC school system. my dd was born 12/2005. when do i start worrying about "testing"? or pre-K programs? and where are the "good" pre-K programs in the city? i suppose there is a book on this... any recommendations? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 07.23.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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is dd going to pre-school this Sep? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:14 AM Flag
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yes. a montessori, but we are also looking to move (rent) and trying to decided where for the "good" schools and what our next step is if we decide to go public. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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np: If you go public your dc will be one of the youngest children in the grade. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:42 AM Flag
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dd can go to preK next year (fall 2009) and would register in Spring 2009. PreK is pretty much just your local zoned school, no testing. The testing is for K, so happens during the pre-K year (for your dd, not until fall 2009 at earliest, although might be able to take a test that summer). Right now, the NYC cut-off is Dec 31, so your dd will be young, but there will be other late birthdays. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:44 AM Flag
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thanks - this is the info i was looking for. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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You're welcome. I should add that Pre-K is not guaranteed, by lottery, so your dd may not necessarily get in. Some schools have bigger programs than others, so most kids get in, some zones very few do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:10 AM Flag
[ - ] recommendations for an internist and ob/gyn in midtown MAnhattan or WestSide. thanks much 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.23.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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ok, anybody [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:14 AM Flag
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Westside internist: manhattan physicians group, www.mpgcares.com. Offices at 71st and 91st and Bway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:17 AM Flag
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