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[ - ] 4 mo carseat screamer. I though she would have grown out of it by now, but she is just in hysterics, tears, red face, fists, shaking, cries so hard she chokes. It's terrible! Anyone else? Any advice? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.17.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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pacifier, she's tired, she's hungry, or she's in a messy diaper, the sun is bothering her, she's too hot, too cold, her body has been pinched in the buckle. could be lots of things [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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won't take a paci, just woke up from nap, already fed, clean diaper, sun shade, temp is fine, no pinch. have taken her out, calmed her down and nursed her just in case only to have her screaming once back in the seat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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sounds like you've covered all the bases. hopefully she'll outgrow this. hang in there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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She won't do it forever. DS hated the car seat. He grew out of it. I'm sorry, I know how hard it is. Put on some music and try to keep your cool. See if a lovey helps. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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thanks everyone. i guess there is no magic answer! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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the more you just do it - the sooner she'll get over it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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i feel for you. i agree that she will out outgrow it... but in the meantime -- i used to find a station that was only static on the radio and BLAST it. i swear it *usually* made him stop. AM radio is full of white noise. good luck!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:54 PM Flag
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thanks, if only i did not also have a 3.5 yo in the car who is not enjoying the screaming and is beginning to scream right along! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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my db was like this too - she grew out of it, i think it was motion sickness or something. now she likes it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:22 PM Flag
[ - ] 1 week old hasnt slept since 4 pm - has been fed/changed, etc. just put her brother to do - she has been crying for about 2 hours - iknow she is exhausted - i dont think witching hour can be here already? so - without flaming me please -what do i do - i have tried everything - let her cry or pick her up - she falls asleep the minute i pick her up - but then when i put her down, wakes up. im exhausted 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.17.08, 05:09 PM Flag
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swaddle? sling? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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tried swaddle - misearble - no swing - tried car seat and swinging that - [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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sling? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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go get a swing tomorrow. also, a white noise machine works wonders! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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Feed some more? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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just ate more than 2 oz in bottle - poor thing has the biggest bags undr her eyes. finaly picked her up put her on boob and she fell asleep in 5 min. she is now lying on me, [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:47 PM Flag
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So, when you nursed her she was able to conk out? Mother's milk is magic. It will be your most powerful parenting tool for this year. Let her snuggle to your body. She's just getting used to being outside you. Keep her close as much as you can. Even people who push sleep-training don't start till 4 mos. Do you have a good sling? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:13 PM Flag
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What if you prop up one end of the crib so baby isn't lying flat? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:36 PM Flag
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My db was like this. He had to be on or next to someone 24/7. During the day we just held him. At nigt, we put him in a cosleeper in our bed and one of always kept a hand on him. He outgrew it at 6 wks. It was absolutely exhausting but in retrospect, I'm glad I stuck it out instead of leaving him to cry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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just hold her. she's too young to be left to cry. she'll get to where she likes to be put down for a little longer each time as the days go by. but for now, just hold her in your arms in a big comfy chair with the television on. you need the rest as much as she does. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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awww...it will get better. I agree with poster above Right now, just do what you can, make yourself as comfortable as possible and hold her, she is too young to let cry. Just know that you will get through the next few weeks and things will get better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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Try a vacuum cleaner or hair dryer for a little while. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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hold her with you in your bed like on your chest. don't let her cry, she's too little. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:15 PM Flag
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put her in her carseat. when my dd was that age it was the only place that she would sleep. she slept in her carseat for 2 months. the doctor said it was fine. i would keep it next to my bed and rock it from bed when she cried. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:16 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone trying to sell their apt in the city? we have had our apt on the market for 3 months...lowered the price by 200k and still no offers. not even low ball offers. it is priced well for location, condition and sq footage so price isn't the issue. just wanted to figure out if anyone else is experiencing the real estate rut in the city. 74 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:04 PM Flag
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I'll pay you $450,000...thats all we can afford! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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i wish i could sell it to you.....trust me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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ha ha me too, we are too broke for NYC! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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Just sold my place for 3x what I paid for it three years ago. On the market for 0 days ... I already had two offers the moment I put it on the market. You need to lower your asking price. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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condo or coop? we have it on the market for 1.3 and it is 1500 sq ft, 3 bathrooms in mint condition...we paid 1.1 2.5 years ago and put 100k into it.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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Co-op. How many bedrooms? Which neighborhood? Doorman building? How is the maintenance? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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2 bd, 2.5 baths, midtown east, doorman, 1900 maintenance....duplex apt too. i don't get it...eveything is new....we bought a new place because pregnant with 2nd baby and wanted more space. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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what cross streets? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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2nd and 48th.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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Very ho-hum location ... and far from the subway. Drop the price to $899K and see what happens. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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why would we dropp to 899??? that is nuts...we paid 1.1... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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You paid too much. Now you're stuck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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She paid $730 / sq ft - doesn't sound like too much [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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thank you...people are so negative [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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you overpaid [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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i bet you live in a 5 story walk-up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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why do people believe that they are entitled not to lose money in real estate? I'd love to sell my cisco stock for what it was worth in 2001, but hey, them's the breaks. If you paid 1.1 2.5 years ago, it's not worth that much today. Drop it to 1,050,000 and see what happens. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 08:11 PM Flag
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subway is 4 block away [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:36 PM Flag
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np: It's a 5 min walk - that's pretty close! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:46 PM Flag
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np: I lived at 47th and 3rd and LOVED the area. Quiet - no tourists, and a really international flair thanks to the proximity to the UN. I now live in a tourist trap - Bloomingdales, Dylan's Candy Shop - and hate it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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i love it here too....you can get anywhere for a $7 cab fare and walk everywhere...i don't why people want west village. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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Because it's rooted in history and loaded with architectural gems, unlike the big boring white boxes of the UES. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:51 PM Flag
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Because it's gorgeous? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 11:20 AM Flag
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ITA. West Village sucks, imo. It's such a tourist trap. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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Only two bedrooms? That could be the problem. And the maintenance is a bit steep. Prewar or Postwar? If it's the typical bland UES postwar shoebox, you're going to have to sweeten the deal considerably. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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the apt is a duplex with 2 balconies...feels like a house...huge storage and marble bathrooms. i don't understand why we don't even get 1.1 offers...at least that tells me that people are looking to buy. if we lower then it will be a slippery slope and people will offer even less...i fell like the news is making people scared. i think once it gets better the rates will go higher maker it more expensive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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Prewar or postwar? Marble bathrooms aren't always a plus ... they tend to be very architectually vapid and extremely high-maintenance when it comes to cleaning. How big are the bedrooms? Are the two bedrooms on a different level than the living areas? Is the kitchen its own separate room? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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post war....bedrooms upstairs...kitchen big and own room.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:36 PM Flag
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Well, it's good that the kitchen is its own separate room and not one of those dreadful "open" designs. But postwar is an uphill battle -- no one wants to pay seven figures for "boxy" and boring. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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that's what is crazy..not boxy...2 floors and spiral iron staircase....mini house...doesn't feel like apt at all. why we bought it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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How tall are the ceilings? How defined is the woodwork and mouldings? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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How are marble baths high maintenance? We just moved into a condo with marble baths, and seems to be much easier to clean than our previous tile ones were. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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You cannot use regular basin/tile cleaner on marble because it will pit. You have to use special marble cleaner. And even then, marble stains very easily. Especially gross are blood stains if you cut yourself shaving. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:40 PM Flag
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I knew about the marble cleaner, but that has not been a big deal since we figured out what to buy. Haven't noticed any problem with staining, and in fact, it seems to hold up better than our previous tile bathroom. Go figure! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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2.5 yo was the top of the market - time to drop - this is the reality of a falling nyc re market. it starts somewhere. san francisco prices dropped 27% from last year last month [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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I haven't, but a guy with a brownstone around the corner from my old apt tried to sell his brownstone by himself for two years. He got a broker & within two months it was sold above his asking price. I do know that while housing prices haven't gone down in NYC it is taking much longer to sell them. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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You shouldn't have overpriced it to begin with [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:39 PM Flag
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we had several brokers come in and give estimates...not brokers working for us....then bear scandal and everything else tubling. it is priced perfectly now... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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Well, apparently it's NOT "priced perfectly" if it's been months with no nibbles, while other people's places are selling before they even hit the listings! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:44 PM Flag
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i think it is the price point...i bet people are selling 700k apt... and anything in 7 figures is hard. it is priced perfectly. go to nytimes.com and see what things are priced. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:46 PM Flag
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If it's not selling, it's not "priced perfectly". These people need to accept that their places aren't worth near what they want to be. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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Yes. Put our apartment on the market (UWS) 3 months ago. No offers, last few open houses were almost empty. We pulled it off the market. No urgency to move so we figured we would wait until the financial markets stabilize. We also got nervous about making that big next purchase - want to feel that our job situation is much more secure first. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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yes. $3M. triple mint gut renovation (published in architecture magazine), perfect condition. Didn't even price it at the top range of what 3 brokers gave us. I think a lot of people are sitting on the sidelines waiting for the storm to pass. Wall Street is a big % of 7 figure apartment purchases. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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what i figured....i think less expensive apt are selling..people in 7 figures are staying longer. i thought that we would be ok because attorneys can afford this place. if we don't sell in 3 months, i think we will rent for a year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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is this TERC? How is $3M 7 figures? I only count 6 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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Are you dense? 3,000,000 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:36 AM Flag
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I just sold ours FSBO...got offer after 15 days, contract signed a week later....thinking about going into Real Estate.....want me to sell yours?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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what did you do? was your apt 7 figures? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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1.6, over 2000 sq ft, mtc 2K flower district area/upper chelsea...could have been shear luck though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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how many bedroom and bathrooms? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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np. I'm trying to do the same! My apt is different than OPs - but a great loc, price, super nice....any tips? We just lowered bc we really do need to sell it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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FSBO?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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yes - 1+ in UES [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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are you getting a lot of showings? Are you allowing brokers to show the place?? I have a lot of advice based on my experience if you want it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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Yes I do! I am OK with buyers brokers, but don't have a broker for myself - have done a flat fee MLS and posted in on NYT. Last place I sold I did all the photos, they look nice. If we don't get folks in I'll crumble and get a broker. Would love to save the $ though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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are you getting a lot of brokers in to see the place and preview it? Is your place on streeteasy, zillow, ardor, homesforowner? I didn't think there was a 'real' MLS in NYC. I had brokers coming in wanting to list it for me as an open listing....and yes, we did end up paying 3% to a buyer's broker. Got only a few showings that weren't through brokers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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most of the calls I've gotten have been from brokers. What is the idea of an 'open' listing? I thought getting an MLS number would but it on their radar enough. I've done Zillow (and an ad), NYT, Owners.com & Realtor.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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you allow brokers to list it too, sometimes right alongside your NYT ad....some buyers feel funny about calling an owner directly. So basically, for example, my apt was on the BondNY web site with instruction to contact the agent who came to see my place. When someone calls them they are, if they are smart, supposed to ask if they are already working with a buyer's agent and make it clear that they would be bringing them as a buyer's agent. If the person already [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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working with a broker then they'd have to tell there broker about the apt and the broker would have to find the owner's listing and call the owner to set up the apt. I suspect that my buyer learned of my apt via another broker's willingness to open list it but then called their broker instead... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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^contact some agents from Bond...they will advertise an open listing for you, also Century 21 and Ardor [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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Thanks so much! I appreciate it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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wait, I'll give you two names of people who were willing to do an open listing... hang on [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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ezabala@ardorny.com - his name is Eugene and William from Century 21..wcainey@c21nyc.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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Eugene was really a nice guy (probably too nice to be a RE broker) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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so I just submitted my info on the Ardor & Bond sites - what does it mean to work with an open broker? Do they take more than 3% if they find someone for you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 07:17 PM Flag
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no, you pay them 3% if they bring you a buyer....but you are giving them permission to attach their name to your listing so it may look to an outsider that they are the listing agent. They may put an ad right next to your on zillow for example and if a buyer may call them 1st instead of you (which means you'd pay the 3% vs if they called you direct, you'd pay nothing)... but I think it gets the word out better, your place can get picked up by other aggregating sites like streeteasy where you can only list as a broker. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 07:30 PM Flag
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I think the spiral staircase, while cool and unique, may be dissuading anyone with small children. I know we wouldn't buy an apt with one, even with 7 and 4 year olds, too much potential for injury. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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And horrible for trying to move furniture. And for old people. And not unique, in New York. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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Right. I'd never buy a post war in that neighborhood for that price, and the spiral staircase is a big turnoff. couple that with reasonably high maintenance and the terrible financial markets and I'm not at all surprised that you've had no offers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 01:01 PM Flag
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This is the nature of the market. It is not a sellers market. As people who re buying in cash we have an easier time but then of course our options have grown since the market tanked. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 07:34 PM Flag
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Link with pics? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:07 PM Flag
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midtown is a less "family-friendly" area and i think right now, the foreign buyers and the empty nesters have put their buying on hold - and midtown is usually very popular with them. I'd think that you could easily get the $1.1, but at $1.3 you might have to be patient. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 11:27 AM Flag
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We are at 38th & 3rd in a coop bldg, 770 sq ft, not renovated but in good condition, awesome pool on the roof, awesome gym, playroom for kids, lounge/library that's open all the time & you can rent for parties, doorman 24/7, garage in bldg, 1400 in maintenance. We've had it on market with very aggressive seller for 3+ months & have had only one offer that was taken back (for a lot less than we asked for). We 1st asked 675K, now we're down to 635K. Wall Street Journal had a good article on selling your place when you need to fast & one of the tips was set the price at what it will sell, not what it would've sold for 2 years ago. Sad advice, but true. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 05:37 PM Flag
[ - ] When a schools asks you to "describe your child's health" in an application, are they just looking to find out if your kid is special needs? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.17.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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Wow, I don't remember that one? Which school is it? I think they probably want to know if your child is healthy in general and may be fishing for developmental issues - who knows. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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np: I think bank st, and maybe cgps asked this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:30 PM Flag
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Ah, I remember the Bank Street application - it was absurd & I thought insulting. I didn't apply because of it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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the interview was worse, INO. you were smart to cut your losses early on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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The CGPS was bizarre too...questions like "at what age did DC first roll over"... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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I remember that, but for some reason it didn't seems as insulting, just silly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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yes, they want to know if your child will need any special accomodations, but that might also include stuff like a peanut allergy. I would just answer "fine." If accepted, you can work to ensure that needs are met, but if DC really has special needs (not just developmental delays that are within the normal range and likely to evaporate over time) it's probably best to seek out schools that are geared to SN. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:10 PM Flag
[ - ] OMG...got weighed at Doctors today, 37 weeks, gained 40 lbs. Holy Shit! Two baby showers in the past week and ate like a horse all weeekend, boy do I regret it! How will I ever get it off? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 07.17.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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Give birth. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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Good Answer! I'll probably have a 6 lb baby! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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If it helps...I lost 19 pounds by 7 days post-partum. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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OP: it does help, I felt like I was doing okay, I hadn't gained much at all in the past two months, gained early on and then that evened out. Now my thighs are rubbing something terrible! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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Seriously...20 lbs will come off without your even thinking about it post partum (within the 1st month for sure.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:09 PM Flag
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I gained 42 w/ DD and 50 w/ DS...you are fine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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don't worry, you are supposed to gain weight, it will go away from the stress of having a newborn thats what happened to me! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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OP: thanks, all your comments help, I was sent the pics from the shower. I could not believe how big I looked. I know it's all normal, still shocking though! 3 more weeks, or less hopefully! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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im totally with you. i am 35 weeks and lately my thighs are rubbing like nobody's business. i have a doc appointment on monday and an terrified to see what horrible number pops up on the scale. i am thinking that i will be up to 35, which will get me to the 40 mark by 40 weeks. it better come off quickly - i am SO uncomfortable!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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Doesn't have to. Stop eating crap, and you will stop gaining. There's no reason you should gain 5 pounds in the last month--a lot of people even lose a few pounds at that point. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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I count as 1, who lese is here? [ Reply | More
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oops ELSE [ Reply | More
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i'm here. [ Reply | More
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I'm here [ Reply | More
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I'm here now. [ Reply | More
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bord abou to log off [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:12 PM Flag
[ - ] Any idea how to keep a post collapsed? Everytime I refresh, bing there it is again 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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You can't. I giving UB feedback that they should fix it, but nada now. It is on there list of improvement they are working on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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ITA!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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Beyond Blah. I may go search the archives at dooce [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:45 PM Flag
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:59 PM Flag
[ - ] Another preschool question (for those of you who think it is not for the learning disabled only)- if a school asks for your first choice of AM or PM, do you lessen your chances of getting accepted if you pick AM? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.17.08, 04:34 PM Flag
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You can give your option BUT I would say if AM isn't available I will gladly accept PM. Many times AM is for sibs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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They also tend to put the "slow" kids in AM. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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really? why? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:45 PM Flag
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The teachers like to get the difficult kids out of the way at the beginning of the day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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SHE'S KIDDING [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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I used to run a preschool. She's NOT kidding. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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well from my experience in our preschool, the sibs are usually offered AM spots [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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ditto, and the less desirable kids (maybe slow, maybe difficult, maybe unconnected) got te PM spots. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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lol! slower kids are usually the ones who have a hard time getting up in the am. same for their parents. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:47 PM Flag
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No, tell them you'd prefer AM but that you'd take either [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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I think AM fills much faster than PM chances of getting in for PM might be higher at least that was my experience at Merri Cats ( we turned down an afternoon spot since our DD stilled napped) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:08 PM Flag
[ - ] Why is boy crib bedding so ugly? Any rec's for something nice but not with pics of sports or animals on it? Tia 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:27 PM Flag
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I thought nothing went in the crib? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:34 PM Flag
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op: you need sheets and a crib skirt. I'm pg with #3 and always have used a bumper too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:38 PM Flag
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I got the organic stuff and it is all just a nice cream color, then you can accessorize the room with whatever you want, the organic cotton bumper (and yes I use a bumper- once he was rolling around and smashing his head into the side rails I had to) is soft and great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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gingham? dots? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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op: really anything nice without pics on it (like animals and sports). I just need recs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:40 PM Flag
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http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/ref=sc_pgb_r_2_0_15812551/602-7518807-6414252?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&asin=B000VP9JGA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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Dwellbaby or Nurseryworks have really nice things. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:40 PM Flag
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op: great tx I will check it out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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Ditto. This is what we have. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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get the organic mattress too, expensive but so worth it, they don't sweat from it, all the other mattresses I saw were plastic and disgusting [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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op: hmm didn't know they had organic mattresses. Tx [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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they are wonderful, so soft and no gross chemicals, I'm not anti-chemical crazy person, but think if all the time their little faces are on these things, they are really nice, not has hard as a rock as the the normal kind [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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Land of Nod has great stuff for boys [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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serena and lily, but it's expensive! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:17 PM Flag
[ - ] How far would you travel for preschool? Is it a waste of time for me to apply to a school that is 25 blocks away. 29 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.17.08, 04:24 PM Flag
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Preschool itself is a waste of time, unless your kid is learning disabled. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:25 PM Flag
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NP: I totally disagree. DS is an only and being around other kids has been amazing for him. But don't sign him up far away...stay local. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:27 PM Flag
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This is really dumb--like saying high school is a waste of time because you could just as easily get a GED. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:28 PM Flag
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this is IDIOTIC [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:28 PM Flag
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ITTA. Kindergarten is all that's necessary to prep for first grade. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:33 PM Flag
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I don't send my ds to preschool to "prep" for kindergarden or first grade. I send him to be socialized and develop his intellectual curiousity. It's prep for life, really. And he LOVES it. I feel sorry for your dc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:37 PM Flag
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That can all be done at home, and at the park and the playground. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:38 PM Flag
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good for you..but for many of our kids they get more out of preschool than running in the park all morning [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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So YOU say. Or perhaps is it that YOU get more out of it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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NP- I'm applying to get DC out of the house for a few hours. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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yes I say. It's a great 2.5 hrs for the kids. They socialize, learn and grow. Nothing wrong with it. If you don't agree good for you but your way isn't the only way [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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np: I don't get anything out of pre-school. It's expensive and I have to pay the nanny for that time anyway. DS, on the other hand, loves it and has developed many new interests (normal pre-school age interests, but things he didn't enjoy doing until exploring them in a group setting). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 06:51 AM Flag
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Ooooh, sanctimommy alert. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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I agree. The only reason why our children went to preschool (full day) was because it was cheaper than hiring a nanny. It's glorified day care. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:19 AM Flag
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our preschool is a mile away. Not far at all. We take a 15min bus ride across town [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:28 PM Flag
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We spent four years at a preschool across town and up 30 blocks. IMHO, the 25 blocks isn't that big a deal as long as you're not crossing E to W (or vice versa). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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I cross 20 blocks (1 mi) from east to west village and it's so easy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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I would do that (since easy buses and island narrower down there). Just meant that N/S AND E/W gets to be too much. Either N/S or E/W is probably fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:53 PM Flag
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yes going from N/s then E/W would be a PITA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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agree. we took the subway 20 blocks downtown for preschool and it was no biggie. that said, we are happy to be walking dc to k next year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 07:53 PM Flag
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Depends. Not with two kids, but yes with only one [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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If there's a good one close to you, that can be a lot less of a hassle. If you're looking for one that has some other special methodology or has "connections" or is a feeder into a K-12, then you might want to consider a longer commute. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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Depends whether you have a second child who will have to be schlepped along for pickup. If not, then 25 blocks is okay (though not ideal). If so, I would try to stay closer because it will be a huge burden for someone to take child #2 to pickup every day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 06:14 AM Flag
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Even worse when child #2 starts same school with different schedule [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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I think it really depends on how easy it is to get there by public transportation. We commuted about 20 blocks but it was a one-block walk to and from the subway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 06:49 AM Flag
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I wouldn't, but I'm not in NY so it might be different. ITA those saying it's hard w/ a #2 tagging along, so keep that in mind. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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It's not that hard. We did that for a year. Sometimes even with three kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:21 AM Flag
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Well, you can make anything work. We're lucky where we are now--dd's co-op is around the block. But like I said, not in NY. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:28 AM Flag
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We live uptown and our son went to preschool downtown. It was a 45 minutes commute one way. The only reason we did that was the fact that the school was close to where I work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:18 AM Flag
[ - ] Please make recommendations for nice restaurants on the ues or midtown for a nice dinner-two couples. tia 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.17.08, 04:14 PM Flag
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Gay or straight couples? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:17 PM Flag
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NP: WTF difference does it make? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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just curious why you are asking? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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Straight people tend to prefer the more boring venues. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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Oh, right...and gay people like more chicken and pasta dishes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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Campagnola, Rosa Mexicana, Solace [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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Vespa 85th and 2nd ave [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:04 PM Flag
[ - ] Why are all posts about the Studio School from 2-3 years ago? Researching elementary schools on UWS and I'm looking for a more recent perspective. 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 07.17.08, 04:13 PM Flag
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:18 PM Flag
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Isn't attachment parenting for infants/toddlers? How does that apply at the elementary school level? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:23 PM Flag
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I worked there, what do you want to know? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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Why do people roll their eyes when i mention Studio School? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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The philosophy is not for everyone. It is not at all a traditional school, very progressive, developmental, psychoanylitic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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I'm not sure I get the problem. Dalton is progressive and developmental, but not criticized for it. Something must be very extreme here?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:46 PM Flag
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Have you visited? Classroom structure is different, children are grouped together differently than in other schools. Grades are blended together. There is a huge social development push at this school, it is focused more on relating and being in a group than it is on academics. There is no strong academic curriculum. You have to be in it 100% to survive in this school. Do not question authority! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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Having taught there, do you think it's a good school? How can they expect their graduates tosurvive in high school if the academics are so weak? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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I know of a few former Studio grads who were not prepared for high school. They had to hire tutors or switch to less academic schools. There are many 3rd or 4th graders who left Studio, who have had to hire tutors for their children to be at the same level of other schools. For more info ask people on urbanbaby who have left at 3rd or 4th grade, why they left a school that goes all the way through 8th and the struggles they faced. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.14.08, 07:54 AM Flag
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know a couple of kids who attended, but transferred out by 3rd or 4th grade. they were very well prepared for the school they transferred to. parents left more due to philosophy than academics. no longer suited them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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Funny, as OP, I might have written exactly that. Thanks for keeping this going. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:46 PM Flag
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Isn't that very peculiar? A progressive, developmental, psychoanalytically oriented school focussed on social development whihc insists that authority be obeyed. Isn't that a wierd combination? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:03 PM Flag
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Studio is a very strange school, especially as you get into the older grades. Do a search with the word Studio and you will see much negative feedback. My child went there from preschool and left early elementary. My child and many of his peers were/are very bright and naturally curious. Due to the lack of academics they were terribly bored. Instead of addressing how they could better help students, Studio year after year did a weird turn around and blamed all the kids and parents for there children's lack of interest.There was a lot of exploration psychologically as to why children did not want to go along with the daily routine, etc. They were just bored with nothing to do that truly interested them or caught their attention or imaginations. There was so much negative focus on children's feelings and not much else to excite or instill a love of learning. The principal is dogmatic and does not have proper credentials to run a school, much less counsel kids and families. The current philosophy of the school is to adhere to whatever the principal feels your child should or should not be doing not only in school but at home. It is quite extreme and truly a lifestyle to follow instead of having kids learn academics. The year that my child left Studio at least nine or ten of her peers also left. Most all that left had to get extra help and tutoring to be up to par with their grade level. This was not because of the child's academic capabilities, it was because the children did not know how to write well or do any type of academics as they do in other schools. Transferring out is very difficult as is mentioned on other posts about no help and purposely making it hard on students to leave. It is taken personal. For preschool developmental works, but that is why by graduation there are only a very few students left at 8th grade. There were about 5 students graduating this year, 2 or 3 last year. After leaving Studio my child and some peers have thrived exceptionally well (with putting in a lot of extra hours to make up for lost time and missed learning opportunities) They all appreciate being in what they refer to as "real school" now and having academic challenges and more freedoms. In order to make a decision about Studio you should really research and talk to everyone you know. So many people have left Studio through the years before finishing the program. It is truly not for everyone [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.04.08, 12:40 PM Flag
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You don't need a recent perspective, the director is still the same and still completely unqualified to run a school. If you have a look at the place you need to ask about the qualifications of the teachers. In previous years they would not give you a straight answer. The real answer is that some of the 'teachers' have no degrees in education. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.09.08, 06:32 PM Flag
[ - ] FYI: I am going to flip out if DH doesn't either call me back or answer my calls in the next 10 min. He's always terrible about this but tonight we have plans to drop off my car and if he doesn't leave the office in the next 10 min the shop will be closed by the time we get there. I try so hard to be laid back when he is out of touch if I don't absolutely need him but when he can't be in contact at crucial times it sucks. Doesn't help that I'm pg and I know he will be this bad even when I'm 39 wks along. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:07 PM Flag
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It's not always about YOU, hon. Get over yourself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:18 PM Flag
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np: who pee'd in your coffee [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:29 PM Flag
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Ha. More like who peed in HERS. No wonder her DH doesn't return her calls. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:32 PM Flag
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sorry that's annoying [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:20 PM Flag
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eh, I think OP has a right to be mad. Her hubby is inconsiderate in this area. It doesn't mean the marriage is horrible, but let a pregnant girl vent for god's sake. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:38 PM Flag
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let her complain for godsakes that is the freaking point, we need to be able to b*&ch and get it out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:40 PM Flag
[ - ] What has happened to UB??? Do people just not post anymore? Have they dropped UB entirely? I recall when the boards would be moving a page a minute. It's like a ghost town here now. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 03:56 PM Flag
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it's been especially slow the past few days. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:02 PM Flag
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I go back and forth between this site and the other one. The other one was far more people and posts - like old UB [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:03 PM Flag
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what other one [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:04 PM Flag
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I'll get banned but - youbemom.com It is just like UB of old [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:06 PM Flag
[ - ] My dh is such a friggin packrat. I can not stand it. We have to move and he wants to hold on to EVERYTHING. Including books he has not read in 10 years....a dresser with two broken handles, etc., etc. I swear I'm going to throw them out anyway. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 03:51 PM Flag
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Ugh. my parents are like this and our house always looked like a disaster area because of it. I'm the complete opposite because of my parents, but guess who is now engaged to a packrat??? crap! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:40 PM Flag
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Are you married to my grandma? Whenever I think I'm holding onto too much stuff, I visit my grandmother and feel an instant urge to purge my house of things. I do not want to end up like her when I'm 90. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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I'm with him on the books, but the dresser I'd toss [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:04 PM Flag
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I throw every thing out, just got a bunch of keepsake stuff at my baby shower, I hate it, I don't want to save a curl or a tooth, I live in NYC, I have very little space. I open a car, read it and rip it up! Sad maybe, but no clutter! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:04 PM Flag
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throw it out when he's not looking, that what I would do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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sounds like my dh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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I'd be inclided tothrow the stuff away, too. Be warned though, although I have a huge habit of throwing things away, unfortuantely some semi important stuff has gone to the landfill over the years. oops [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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inclined to throw [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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