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[ - ] Whats the quickest way to lose 10 pounds? Apparently I have a pool party I have to go to in a couple of weeks and am dreading it. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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stop eating carbs, and drink only water! I dont honestly think either are healthy for long term..... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:06 AM Flag
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cut off you arm. seriously, what are you, 13? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:20 AM Flag
[ - ] looking for drop in classes or an indoor playspace in gramercy park area for toddler this week. suggestions? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.21.08, 08:00 AM Flag
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Check the library web site NYPL.org; Karma Kids Yoga; train to Children's Museum of the Arts; that playspace on Perry Street might have drop-in. Sometimes you can ask for a trial class at music places. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:18 AM Flag
[ - ] ack totally put my foot in my mouth - was speaking to my (new) boss about schools and how we didn't like MM last fall, etc etc - turns out, not only did she go there, but she turned down a spot in hunter middle school to stay there. and i feel so dumb now, I didn't even know she was from NY. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.21.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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Ouch, ouch. You made a boo boo. Where is your dd at? Private or public? If public, boss won't mind too much. If TT, you're screwed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:09 AM Flag
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She obviously liked it enough to stay there. How is a difference of opinion a faux pas? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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Yes we are everywhere we natives but even if she were not from here, why would you discuss schools with anyone at all? You could always be in danger of offending them. We have two in schools already and we never discuss schools with anyone. Hope you get in where you want because that MM connection might look pretty good to you this spring [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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Where do you work that you cannot voice your (differing) opinion about something in front of your boss? Sounds like a job that I would leave in a heartbeat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:41 AM Flag
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How do we know that the boss even cared what OP said? Maybe boss disagrees with OP. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:44 AM Flag
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It sure sounds like OP is embarrassed that she had a different opinion than her boss. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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Sure--but that says more about OP than the boss. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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ITA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:51 AM Flag
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I totally discuss schools with my boss otherwise she bores me with her monologues or starts in on some mundane work-related thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:58 AM Flag
[ - ] What is the best carseat for dragging to the airport/flying (and quickly and easily installing in occasional rental cars) for a non-car-owning family once db has outgrown the snugride? Are some lighter to carry or easier to install in unfamiliar cars than others? We have a transatlantic flight coming up with a 11mo.... 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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We are like you. We bought a sit-n-stroll...then a graco (booster seat type) when he outgrew the sit-n-stroll. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:20 AM Flag
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Rent a car seat when you rent a car. Use the CARES harness on a plane (meant for 12 mo and up, but might be okay with an 11 mo). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:21 AM Flag
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sunshine kids radian convertible car seat (goes up to 65 or 90 lb) folds so it will be the smallest and has a shoulder strap for carrying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:47 AM Flag
[ - ] Mort Zuckerman keeps saying our recession for the next 2 yrs will be worst one since the Great Depression. Really? 2 yrs still left (worsening, he said, for the next 2 yrs)? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.21.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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no expert but I think it's gonna take awhile to turn this around [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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There will be no improvement for at least 6m imo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:00 AM Flag
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Do you think 2009 will be much better? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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No [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:26 AM Flag
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6 months? LOL. 2 years minimum [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:35 AM Flag
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Is this the same Zuckerman who was cheerleader #4 in the run up to our invasion of Iraq? (I'm not saying I disagree, just he has no objectivity in my book and I stopped caring what he said a while ago.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:26 AM Flag
[ - ] dc has developed excessive blinking..why do you think ? ..going to the dr later 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:53 AM Flag
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Depending on age it might be totally normal. Is dc just practicing the latest skill they have learnt? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:54 AM Flag
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dc is 8 yrs old [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:24 AM Flag
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Ok probably not that then. I hope ped can give you reassurance [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:27 AM Flag
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maybe too much game boy and play station ? dc has been playing alot since school has ended [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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Ah! that could explain it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:37 AM Flag
[ - ] suggestions for girls' names that start with B? thanks. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:47 AM Flag
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Belle/Bella; Beth; Blossom (silly name but I actually love it) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:48 AM Flag
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Blossom is cute for a 3yo, but would be god awful if you were a grown up with a serious job. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 09:25 AM Flag
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Blanche, Betty, Bertha, Batman [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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:-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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Bethany, Belinda, Barbara [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:51 AM Flag
[ - ] family member says we are traumatizing their daughter b/c we are having our db's birthday party on the same date as her party (we booked the party not knowing their plans and told the entire family to save the date for our party first... the family member didn't opt to change their date so now we are the bad people) 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.21.08, 07:46 AM Flag
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ages? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:48 AM Flag
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teen/one [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:51 AM Flag
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13 or 19? either way, her friends' attendance is probably more important to her than her family's. I think this is the parents' issue not the daughter's. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:54 AM Flag
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Family dramas are great aren't they. Does the teen even want family at her party? Wouldn't she rather be with her friends. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:53 AM Flag
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teen's mother is a big pain. she has to be the center of attention. we booked the party months in advance. she had the opportunity to change it or at least tell us upfront that they wont'be coming but she is creating drama and playing games, making the family feel bad for them and that we are the terrible and selfish people ruining her daughter's party [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:00 AM Flag
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I'm sure you aren't the only person who thinks the Mom is a pain! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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np: I don't know, OP sounds a bit OTT as well. Who books a 1 yo party months in advance? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:17 AM Flag
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we had to do plan in advance b/c family always comes to visit in summer. most live out of state and we usually see them during this time. we wanted to do it while they were here which incidentally coincides with db's birthday. besides, the place where we are going to have it books rather quickly during the summer months. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:31 AM Flag
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She sounds a little over the top. Was dh still married to her when you met. Pretty typical dynamic if you were at some point the "other woman." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:34 AM Flag
[ - ] anyone ever get weird cramping after sex? Happened to me for the first time this weekend... hurt for about 30mins then went away. Anything I should worry about? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:43 AM Flag
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i don't think it's anything to worry about. monitor it to see if it gets worse and tell your gyn at your next appt. i had something similar which escalated over a few months to abdominal pain. turned out i had ovarian cysts. but it could be lots of other things. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:17 AM Flag
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are you pg? i am and get this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:19 AM Flag
[ - ] Trying to do research on schools, public and private. I know about the books and insideschools and all that. But what is the process for touring the schools? Do you have to be an applicant to do a tour? Can you visit a classroom in progress? How do you gather first-hand information beyond just test scores and percentages? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 07.21.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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We were only able to visit once we had applied - preschools [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:36 AM Flag
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For private -you are able to tour many schools in the spring but once the "season" (sept 1) begins you must apply to tour. Publics do tours in the fall call them up and ask when you can sign up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:51 AM Flag
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actually, most of the girls schools allow you to tour and even inerview before sending in your application. I did this for B, S and Nightingale [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:53 AM Flag
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That's not correct. There are a number of schools that allow you to tour in the fall without first submitting an application (e.g., Town, Friends, St. Ann's, Riverdale, etc.). You should check their websites. I called the first week of Sept. and scheduled tours at the schools that didn't require an application to tour. You do go into classrooms while class is in progress. I know that UNIS, Ethical, Dalton and a few other schools had tours in the spring, but not sure if they do tours in the fall without requiring an application. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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We did the tours at public schools without having to apply first. Call the parent coordinator at each school & ask. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:52 AM Flag
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For public, Insideschools has a calender of open houses/tour dates. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:14 AM Flag
[ - ] just found out our 10 mo has "mild" anemia. his ped didn't seem too worried. anyone btdt? what exactly does having anemia mean for a toddler? thanks. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.21.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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mine had it too. No big deal. Just means they need more iron in their diet. Babies get it more easily, esp. if they are b-fed. Were you told to give your db an iron supplement? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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no...ped mentioned drops as an option, but that they caused gas and he didn't seem to think they were necessary...ok, stupid question--can they "grow out" of anemia? or is it for life? tka [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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Almost all grow out of anemia, unless it's due to some underlying problem. For instance, I always show as borderline anemic since I have beta thalassemia (I'm a carrier for some blood disorder). But I really wouldn't worry about that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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thanks. another question: is it ever associated with any behavioral disorders? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:41 AM Flag
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just means he needs a little more iron in his diet. Did ped give you dietary recs? Creme of wheat is an excellent source, also some of the kids waffles have lots, but you have to read labels. Strawberries and peas are also good toddler friendly iron rich foods. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:44 AM Flag
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thanks so much! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:49 AM Flag
[ - ] Help! My 2.9 yo refuses to play by himself. He follows me around the house saying "I wanna play w mommy," doesn't let me do anything. If I give in, I feel like he will never learn to play on his own. If I don't give in, he clings more. Starts preschool in Sept. and I have a feeling he will have a rough time adjusting to it. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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What happens if you start playing with him and then have to go to do something else? Will he continue playing on his own for a while? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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He says "I will wait" But he doesn't really wait, he follows me around and pesters me and/or talks to me all the time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:31 AM Flag
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I'm just throwing out ideas here but what if you were to do something alongside him ie both sit on the floor him doing a puzzle and you being next to him but doing something else. Do you think he would start to play alone that way? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:35 AM Flag
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He sometimes comes up to me when I try to do things like that and closes the book I am reading or if I am on my laptop he will start nagging and try to press all the buttons. He just needs attention all the time. Don't most 2.9 yos play by themselves? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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op - thanks for your suggestions! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:41 AM Flag
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My 2.7yo does but he has friends that don't. When I started my son in full separation classes in prep for preschool the teachers got me to sit in the classroom but not interact with ds. If he came over to me I just had to say I'm not playing. It took about 4 sessions before I could leave him. I have seen kids who are hysterical on separation but eventually they all get used to it and enjoy it. Your dc will be fine in preschool and may learn there to be more indep. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:42 AM Flag
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op - thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:44 AM Flag
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NP: That was my DS. He has always wanted an adult to play with him. Or at the very least, sit and watch him play. He was hysterical when he started preschool but eventually got better. And learned to play with the other kids and by himself. It gets better as they mature. Hang in there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:55 AM Flag
[ - ] Did your db let you know when to stop swadleling? And how old? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.21.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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I know age has nothing to do with it, just curious [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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Yes - ds#1 at 7mo dc#2 at 2mo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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wow! you were able to swaddle until 7 mos? mine busted out at 4 mos [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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My son never complained about it. Eventually I just stopped otherwise we would still be doing it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:35 AM Flag
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Told us at 2 days old. Broke free of every swaddle he was put in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:29 AM Flag
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he just started busting out of the swaddle--I think at around 3 months [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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my ds started breaking out at 10 days. We kept at it until about 3 mos [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:41 AM Flag
[ - ] Did your DB let you know when he did not want to be swadled any more? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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Totally - you will know [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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