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Thank you so much for being a valued member of the UrbanBaby community. We wanted to inform you that we are shutting down the site on July 6th. We are grateful for your participation and support that has helped make UrbanBaby such an important resource to parents for many years.

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[ - ] if baby is 14-15 months--would i get an 18 mth or 24 mth polo bathing suit for her 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:33 AM Flag
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depends on the child. My kids were always wearing true to age or smaller. For ex. My dd at 15mo was wearing a 12mo bathing suit. She's 4yr now and wears a sz 3 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:35 AM Flag
[ - ] I'm 18wks and have noticed that many of my underpants are fitting more like thongs then regular briefs. Is this the beginning of the growth?! Ahh! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:29 AM Flag
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lol..I'm 26 wks and don't get them riding up but they are uncomfortable. I need to break down and buy some maternity granny panties [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:31 AM Flag
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So break down and get a real thong! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.07.09, 11:06 AM Flag
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hanky pankies, the best thing to wear (and sexy, not granny!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.07.09, 11:08 AM Flag
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hmm... I only wear hanky panky thongs so no idea, but 18 wks as well. Have you gained much weight yet? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.07.09, 11:08 AM Flag
[ - ] I want to take one big pc of luggage but am worried that I will go over the 50 lbs allowed. Damn I can take 3 smaller pcs of luggage but that's just a pita. I wish I had a scale 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:28 AM Flag
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either way - its going to cost you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:38 AM Flag
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why would it cost me? We can take on 2 bags per person (jetblue) since we bought our tix before May 1st. So I either bring more bags that are smaller or take 1 large bag for me and my 2 kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:52 AM Flag
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In this case just the 1 piece over 50lbs will cost you - most airlines charge for overweight luggage. You are better off with the 3 lighter weight bags since you are allowed the 2 bags per person -- I assumed it was just 1 person travelling and 3 bags would have meant an extra bag charge. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 06:33 AM Flag
[ - ] NYC Public School Moms - Have you heard anything about the DOE changing Sibling policies to be consistent at all schools? It was mentioned to me yesterday at the playground. I hope so because as of right now my son will not be able to go to the same school as my daughter.... 33 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 07.22.08, 05:24 AM Flag
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Schools don't make their own sib policy. The DOE always has. They have changed the rules with g&t programs a few times, but schools don't make policy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:48 AM Flag
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sorry, and they don't make policies for one school not another (with the exception of gifted programs). What change are you looking for or are you against? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:49 AM Flag
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I just want my some and daughter in the same school and in my casae that is not going to happen. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 06:02 AM Flag
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what school, why not? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 06:04 AM Flag
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I take it you didn't send the first one to your zoned school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 06:12 AM Flag
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No. She goes to PS 116 and they do not have a sib policy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 07:05 AM Flag
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Either you live in the zone, or she is in G&T that may no longer be there when DD goes. If gen ed is too crowded the school can stop taking out of zone children. Nothing can be done about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:49 AM Flag
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I just do not understand why some schools have an official pocicy. For example, many parents that I speak to that put their kids in Midtown West said that they did ot because they are guaranteed a spot for younger sibs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 06:01 AM Flag
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First, 212 is an unzoned school by application. They can "cheat" on the lottery - if you think they do report them to DOE and ask for an open lottery. The DOE has a policy that likes keeping sibs together. 212 does not make its own rules and cannot guarantee anything for future years. They might say it, parents might say it but it doesn't make it so. Rules change from year to year and they ALL come from DOE not from an individual school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 06:06 AM Flag
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212 says it gives preference to siblings. but they adn anyone dealing with DOE knows that could change at any time. its certainly what the school admin wants but DOE can trump that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:56 AM Flag
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And the PC at 212 thinks she has more power than she does fwiw [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 06:07 AM Flag
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That is what I heard.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 07:06 AM Flag
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why not? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 06:20 AM Flag
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What school are you zoned for? Just curious. I too was at 116, but I was pretty much told that my younger daughter would not get into K in the fall, so I'm moving both of my kids back to my neighborhood school. I know some people in the past have showed up to school on the first day to try to register the sibling and it has worked out, but with the overcrowding issues these days, I was not willing to take the risk. It upsets me to take my daughter out of the G&T, but if she's smart, she won't suddenly become dumb in another school. Our zoned school is fine, and it's closer, which is always a bonus. The advantages of having my children in the same school far outweigh the disadvantage of taking my daughter out of G&T. The gen ed curriculum is the same anyway. Good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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We are zoned for PS 11. I wish I was happy with my zoned school because then this would not be an issue. Your daughter will be fine and most importantly your 2 kids will be together... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 07:38 AM Flag
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I'm sure we know each other, but we'll keep this anonymous. I'll give you a hint: I cochaired the auction this year. Oddly enough, it still didn't help my cause. I'm sorry you're going through this; maybe I've freed up some space for you. I had an awful year stressing out about this whole sibling thing, but once I made the decision to pull my daughter out, I was okay. I wanted her to be happy, and she handled it well. I really just stressed that 116 was becoming very crowded; I didn't want her to blame her sister for the move. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 08:02 AM Flag
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How would chairing the auction help ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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I devoted an enormous amount of time and energy to the school, not only for the auction, but for pretty much every PTA-sponsored event that took place over the course of the year. I don't think the school should turn any siblings away, but my point was that I more than proved how committed I was to the community and to my childrens' educations. The families are the backbone of the school; so to break up a family or to turn away a family that is committed to making sure the school is a wonderful environment for our children is just pitiful. I don't at all regret or resent my efforts...I know the school will benefit. My final thought is this: when a child is accepted into a G&T program, he/she becomes a legitimate member of the school's population. Therefore, the family (all members) should be welcomed into that community, and the zone lines should be erased. Breaking up families truly hurts the schools and will cause a lot of resentment on the part of a family who may have otherwise had the time to make a difference for the school. Again, good luck. I hope that it works out for you and that you can bring your children to one school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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ok, but if they no longer have room for the G&T program, what are they supposed to do? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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I wasn't trying to get my younger daughter into the G&T program, just the general ed. She didn't score high enough to qualify. However, as I'm sure you know, siblings who scored at least 90% on the OLSAT took priority over non-siblings. So...for those kids, being a sibling paid off. The whole thing is nonsense. I still believe my daughters will get great educations in the city, it's just that we have to jump through so many hoops during the process. My letter-writing skills have improved significantly in the past year; though their effectiveness is still questionable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:57 AM Flag
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I have a friend whose son is going into 3rd grade and she is stressing about her 4 year old getting into 116 especially now that there is not going to be a TAG class so she can not even have her 4 year old tested. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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If schools run out of room, they can absolutely close doors for out of zone children, nothing DOE can or would want to do about that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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We need more schools!! did anyone see the press conference outside of 116 yesterday. It really does sound like the school is in crisis. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:16 AM Flag
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That's why I'm not terribly upset that I'm leaving. I'm fortunate that my zoned school is fine AND it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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I got cut off...AND it's being rebuilt. So, I'm actually excited to be moving on. I really feel for the parents and the faculty of PS 116. It is a wonderful school and the families represent all walks of life. We met wonderful people there, and I'm confident that despite the crowding, the school will continue to offer a great education. I just think it's going to be an uphill battle for a few more years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 12:23 PM Flag
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I personally am I strong believer in keeping sibs together. I wish the DOE would feel the same [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:45 PM Flag
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I guess I'm headed down the same path as you. My ds is a 116 g&t sib heading to K in 2 years. They won't even have a g&t at that point to apply to, so I guess we'll be pulling our dd out too. She has been so happy. I wonder if it would have been better to have stuck with the zone to begin with. Oh well! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 04:03 PM Flag
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I understand why to keep siblings together, but where I live in Queens, we were told our dd may not be able to go to the Kindergarten 4 blocks away because school is overcrowded and they have more kids registered than available seats. I definately want my zoned kid at that school and given enrollment preference over out of zoned siblings. I think it's a priviledge to go out of zone and just because allowed for 1 family member, should not be guaranteed to another at expense of zoned kids. Why should I have to travel because someone else has siblings? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:54 PM Flag
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I completely understand your point and I think that they are working on fixing this moving forward by trying to have children attend their zone schools. Unfortunately my zoned school is not an option for me..... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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Thanks for that, I was afraid I'd be slammed... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:01 PM Flag
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The current DOE policy is sibs first. Isn't this true at 116 too? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.28.08, 05:04 PM Flag
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The DOE policy is sibs first if they qualify for g&t. If they do not, they get preference for spots in gen ed if the school has room. 116 is overcrowded and does not have to take sibs into gen ed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.28.08, 06:49 PM Flag
[ - ] HELP! Traveling on a plane for the first time in 3 yrs. What can't I bring on my carry on? I want to take otc pain meds (for headaches), sun tan lotion? Are these allowed? Our bags will be picked up by the resort so I may not see our checked bags for a while once I'm at the resort. Tx 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 04:45 AM Flag
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Any liquid needs to be in a container that is 3oz or less (larger containers that are partially used are not allowed). All liquids need to be able to fit into a 1 quart size baggie. One 1 quart bag is allowed per person. This is known as the 3-1-1 rule. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:01 AM Flag
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tx so much. I guess it's off to CVS to buy some empty 3 oz containters. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:02 AM Flag
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You can have larger containers with liquid - but those would need to be in bags that are checked. The 3-1-1 rule only applies to carry on bags [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:04 AM Flag
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thx again. I'm just concerned about the carry on since I get headaches constantly (am pg) and want to be able to have my meds with me..and also some sun tan lotion for when we land since our bags will not be with us for a while. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:17 AM Flag
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the tsa website has a good list [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:17 AM Flag
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tx [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:24 AM Flag
[ - ] anyone on? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:20 PM Flag
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just got here [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 04:14 AM Flag
[ - ] DH has angry outbursts about every 4 wks - usually when he has had little sleep - in front of kids but not directed at them. However, they (of course) are upset and so am I. We have discussed it. Not sure he can stop. WWYD? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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TTC 07.21.08, 10:39 PM Flag
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you need to have a diff. type of discussion. I was raised with parents who had outbursts and was (and still am) and nervous person. This isn't good for the kids and if he can't see that, he's being an ass. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:51 AM Flag
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sounds like he's pms'ing in a bad way. He needs to get some control over these outburst. Not good for you and your kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:30 AM Flag
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General Topics 07.21.08, 09:34 PM Flag
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General Topics 07.21.08, 09:33 PM Flag
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op: i googled it, can't find it, and baby brain made me forget [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 09:34 PM Flag
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anybody, anybody... [ Reply | More
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zillow [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 12:07 AM Flag
[ - ] Ugh. Just got period 7 months pp. PMS on top of nursing hormones and still-not-quite normal post-partum body sucks. I think it didn't return until a year or so with my previous kid. What's the norm? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 09:03 PM Flag
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that's when i started. shortly after i introduced solids and was nursing a bit less. it does suck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 09:32 PM Flag
[ - ] would you date a man who had frequented massage parlors and dated someone who worked there? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 09:01 PM Flag
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We discussed this already. We're over it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 09:29 PM Flag
[ - ] when did your dc start to talk? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:50 PM Flag
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words at about 10 mos here, there. now, at 14 mos, she's got about 35 words, and strings 2 sometimes together for a "sentence" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 09:35 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone there from byram hills? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:50 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone else have a child get a weird ELA test score? DD got her 3rd grade ELA test results back. She is reading at 6th grade level (according to school report card, not me), but got a 3 on her ELA. Meanwhile, she's no math whiz (strong, but nothing to brag about) and got a 4 on the math test. What gives? 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.21.08, 08:42 PM Flag
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I hear that overall, the ELA scores are down citywide. Also, the ELAs tests some specific areas that may or may not reflect a child's reading level. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:47 PM Flag
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Hmmm. Interesting. I hadn't heard that about the general downward trend in ELA scores. Also good point about the different skills being tested. My hunch is that she got cocky about being a "good reader" and was a little sloppy, while she knows she has to work a bit at math and was a little more focused for that test. Who knows, though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:54 PM Flag
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In 3rd grade, a kid who missed 2 questions got a 3. In order to get a 4 a kid had to have a perfect score or only miss one. So lots of kids who were careless missed getting a 4. In math, you could miss 3 and get a 4, and the questions aren't too difficult, so if your dd was more careful, could easily get a 4. Generally, a much higher % of kids gets 4s in math. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 04:58 AM Flag
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^^^your dd's ela report should say how many she missed, so you can see if the score was a "high 3", very close to a 4, or not. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 04:59 AM Flag
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It was def. a high 3, close to a 4. And, yeah, I've heard that about missing 2 questions bumping you down to a 3. I know the 3rd grade ELA doesn't matter for middle schools, so that's a relief, but I would prefer for her to get a 4 so we have a wider choice of middle schools when the time comes. (p.s. I hate this crap, and am trying to be nonchalant w/dd.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 08:13 PM Flag
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I know, it's a drag that so much is based on one day's testing in 4th grade. I think the best test prep I told my dc was to check work. There could always be a question that dc doesn't know the answer to and gets wrong, but it's a shame to miss a question that dc does know just because of rushing. However, I do think a high 3 is okay for the good middle schools, so sounds like your dd will be okay anyway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:58 AM Flag
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2 4s really wouldn't make a difference for any school but Anderson, I think. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.14.12, 03:14 PM Flag
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maybe she had an off test day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:51 AM Flag
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FWIW, my dc was the same way, and probably just an off-day or unfamiliarity with test situation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 06:01 AM Flag
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fwiw, I was always better in lang than math. My SAT scores were higher in math. Stranger things have happened [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 06:08 AM Flag
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The ELA tests are really badly designed. if you go online and search around the NYS DOE site, you can find tests from previous years. You can also find the scoring guides the teachers are given. When I looked all these over, i was appalled at how badly designed the tests were. There are ambiguous questions; questions that rely on knowledge of social norms that the child may or may not share; and testing criteria that make little sense and which the child may not even be informed about. For instance, on the 3rd grade ELA, there is a listening section, then there are questions based on teh passage that was read aloud. if hte child uses words from the passage, he gets extra points; it shows that he was really listening in the view of the test makers. But the children are generally not told this as part of test prep. In fact, some children will try hard NOT to use the same word. The tests are just bad; the explosion of testing means that there is a greater demand for tests than there are competent people to create them. None of this would matter except that in some districts, you need high test scores for selective middle schools. And if you want to go to private for MS, high test scores help. YOu have the right to see your child's state tests, so you can see for yourself what she got wrong and if it's a problem that needs to be fixed, or just one of those things where she got careless. But the fact that your kid is reading way above grade level and presumably understanding what she reads, yet can't score a 4, is an indication of how unreliable the tests are at measuring what they are supposed to measure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 06:38 AM Flag
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There are also very specific things they look for in the writing samples. Test prep teaches the kids how to write for the test. The scorer of the test literally goes down a list and checks off if the kids used x and y. Unfortunately good writers usually don't do as well on the ELA, as they are creative and write "out of the box". The ELA actually penalizes for creative, out of the box writing and only wants formulaic, by the numbers writing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 06:09 AM Flag
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ITA. Friend's dc scored highest in nation on verbal section of the SCAT, a national test normed for 8th graders and the same year scored a 3 (middle 3, not high 3) on the ELA. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 06:44 AM Flag
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Yes! I had same experience with my son. He is considered by teachers a "gifted" writer and reads at not sure what grade, but books like the hobbit and tom sawyer, and got 3 (high 3) - there was no warning of this as he got everything right in practices and did very well in predictive. so lame and it's unbelievable to me that charter schools teaching very underprivileged kids are able to get so many scoring 4s. I am particularly impressed with this achievement now - and it's not just test prep as my son's school had 2 mos of 2 hr/day test prep!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.14.12, 02:03 PM Flag
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Kids do better on the math test. And ELA is really more than reading level. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.14.12, 03:13 PM Flag
[ - ] YAY!!! Just told dh #3 is on the way and he's as thrilled as I am. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:41 PM Flag
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awww congrats. I was so scared to tell dh (we didn't plan it) but he's thrilled to meet our son in a few months. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:53 AM Flag
[ - ] DB is in so much pain right now screaming b/c of first year molars. we can see them, it looks awful. anyway, already gave motrin four hours ago, would tylenol help at this point or do we just need to wait another 2 hours and give more motrin. TIA 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:29 PM Flag
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You can stagger tylenol and motrin if pain is really bad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:34 PM Flag
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does tylenol really help with pain? if so, how do you do it? do you do it every 3 hours? like motrin at 3, tylenol at 6, motrin at 9, tylenol at 12? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:50 PM Flag
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so sorry - will db gnaw on a frozen/wet washcloth? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:51 PM Flag
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no, he gets really upset when you try to put anything in his mouth, especially at night. i can barely get medicine in his mouth. it's so sad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:53 PM Flag
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Yeah, something like that. You basically want to give one when the other's starting to wear off. And I think tylenol absolutely takes the edge off the pain. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:56 PM Flag
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ok, i gave him some tylenol now. i'm just wondering if he's awake again exactly 6 hour from when i gave motrin again if i can give him more even though that will only be 1 1/2 hours since he was last given tylenol. he's NEVER been this miserable. normally when he teeths he wakes up a lot, but is pretty easy to get back to sleep. now he's screeching when one of us isn't inthere with him. right now my DH is on duty. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 09:39 PM Flag
[ - ] What do you do with your baby in the city in this heat? I miss our 2 - 3 hour park stays. Too hot, though. Library, bookstore, cafe and ___________. Fill in the blank. TIA 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.21.08, 08:28 PM Flag
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The Prospect Park Zoo is open 365 days a year and has nice indoor and outdoor spaces. Also the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens is right across the street sowe usually go there for a late lunch. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:31 PM Flag
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They are open on Xmass & T'giving? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:42 PM Flag
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walks, pool, playground, starbucks, indoor playdates [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:46 PM Flag
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For a toddler, PlayGym at Gymboree (can buy a 10-playgym pass w/o registering for a class, and its good for a year. mine averages out to $12 per, 14th st.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:15 AM Flag
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^^^...baby/toddler... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:16 AM Flag
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playground in early am, swimming, indoor playground [ Reply | More
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