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[ - ] Why do private schools care about fine motor skills? Just curious since we do live in a computer age... 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.15.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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Because of relationship between fine motor skills and brain development/IQ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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educational psych here: that's ridiculous if true! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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I've posted this before...the most 'gifted' child I know has cerebral palsy and has horrible fine motor skills but her brain functions just fine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 08:19 PM Flag
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Being able to hold a pencil indicates development. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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because fine motor skills correlate to development and may indicate a delay. and it costs schools $$ to educate kids w/any special needs (regardless if they are large or small needs) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:17 PM Flag
[ - ] if a DD is turning 5 in July is it the norm to send to K this fall or wait until next year? i'm really on the fence. in many ways i think she is ready, definitely is fine being some place all day and focusing, listening, following instructions, but she can be a bit timid and doesn't always speak up and participate. wondering what is more normal. TIA 24 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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do you have a choice? our DD is turning 5 at the end of december and she will be starting K this fall; she sounds a lot like yours and will be the youngest in the class, but holding her back is not an option in NYC, otherwise they can send her straight into 1st grade the following year... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:10 PM Flag
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np: my december dd has done fine on the younger end, btw. i was worried at first, but there are loads of late fall birthdays. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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oh, i thought i had a choice. good to know that i don't have a choice. takes the guilt off of me to make the right decision. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 09:16 PM Flag
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not for public. and a july kid will be right smack in the middle, since the cut off is december 31. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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are you talking about private or public schools? if public, you can choose whether or not to send her, but if you wait a year she'll go right into 1st grade anyway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:10 PM Flag
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i'm talking about public and i didn [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 09:21 PM Flag
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You're in NYC? If you are looking at public school, you essentially have no choice, and she'll be smack in the middle of her class, chronologically. She'll be fine. People worry about ds's, they're a little slower, but she sounds ready [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:10 PM Flag
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agree, she sounds more than ready. Private schools will usually make summer birthdays wait though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:15 PM Flag
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thanks! yeah, i was confused. where i live currently it seems to be optional. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 09:19 PM Flag
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How can you act like this is optional? The schools set the cutoff dates. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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I thought it was optional because of where I live now it is optional and my preschool was telling me my daughter was really young because of having a summer birthday. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 09:18 PM Flag
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Sounds like my DD, she turned 5 end of June and is a little timid/shy, although I never questioned sending her. She had a great year in K and is so much more outgoing and confident, it's pretty amazing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:23 PM Flag
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good to know! thanks for replying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 09:18 PM Flag
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np - if you want an even better long term projection - my dd has a late Sept b'day & was always shy & quiet, found it diff to make friends. But lo & behold she got into Hunter in 7th grade & just suddenly blossomed. Tho still one of the youngest in her class she now has a solid coterie of friends and is filled with passion for learning. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 09:51 PM Flag
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that is fabulous!!! congrats to her! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:32 AM Flag
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np: ditto with my DS. He's a May birthday (but I think cut off is later where we are--Dec. and not enforced). His preschool recommended against him going to kinder because he barely spoke to the teachers there. He had a great year in kinder--still pretty quiet w/ adults or in big groups, but made lots of friends, consistently excellent behavior, had a great time, teacher adored him. We went ahead and sent him because we knew he could follow all the directions, sit quietly, stay focused--those seemed to be important. The quietness and introversion are part of his personality and we didn't think they would change significantly enough to hold him back. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:41 AM Flag
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ok, that's what i was thinking too. i was quiet and shy and it didn't change and i started K on the older side b/c i had a november b-day and that was the rule in my hometown. i grew out of it when i was out of highschool. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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np - so if ds was born 9/2, he will have to start that year and be young for the class? Or am I confused and he would be on the older side? That doesn't seem right to not give a choise if they are not ready. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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^^choice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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In NYC, your child starts public K the calendar year he turns 5. so your kid would basically start on his 5th birthday. He will be on the younger side but far from the youngest. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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Thanks - didn't know that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:20 AM Flag
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NYC used to let each principal decide whether to give age waivers, but no longer. Now the rule is that you start with your age and if you hold your kid back, they will have the child start in 1st grade and skip K. What they want you to do is start your kid in K and if you are right that the child wasn't ready, they have the child repeat K. It's a terrible policy, but that's what happends when a system is too big to look at the individual. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:38 AM Flag
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It is not a terrible policy. If you let parents redshirt kids on the whim, you end up with huge age spread in the class (16-18 months instead of 12) which hurts the kids that do start on time. Also, it further disadvantages kids from LMC and poor backgrounds as those families can never afford redshirting to begin with. If the child is clearly not ready they will still let you hold back but you have to have it backed up by more than your opinion. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:44 AM Flag
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np: that's what we have out here in CA, along with a very late cut off date. It should be changed--at least make the cut-off Sept. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:51 AM Flag
[ - ] 7 weeks pregnancy and feeling feverish, is that normal or should i be concerned? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 07.15.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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I haven't heard of that as a pg symptom but I'm no expert. Call your ob. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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meant to ask if it means that there is a problem with the pregnancy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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I really have no idea. It is possible that it is totally unrelated to the pg but I would mention it to ob. I had a really nasty stomach bug when pg and everything was fine with db. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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you do realize that when you are pg your body temp goes up. That's normal. It won't be at 98.7 the entire pg. It will be elevated like 99.2 or something like that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 03:17 AM Flag
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Unless your fever is 104 or higher, nothing to worry about [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 03:30 AM Flag
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I am 7 weeks also. How are you feeling otherwise. I am feeling terrible. Vommitting and sick to stomach all day long! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 04:24 AM Flag
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I had a stomach flu at about 7 weeks (now 19 weeks), ran a fever, etc. Totally unrelated ot the pregnancy, but I felt like crap! Could be, you just are sick. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 04:32 AM Flag
[ - ] Help me find a new career. I have an MBA in finance, an MS in economics, and have spent the last 10 years running planning teams for Fortune 100's. I am desperate for a change, but have been so focused on planning for so long that I just don't know what I should do next. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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what is your passion? what is your dream job? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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That's a sad story. I always wanted to be a doctor. But in college I was in a serious accident, lost the use of my left hand, and was told that a career in medicine was out of the question. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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What about working in a hospital or clinic. They need money people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:59 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone use the cariboo bassinet? if so did you like it 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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we had it and I wouldn't bother - too deep, took up a lot of space, and expensive for something you only use for a few months. Maybe the folding one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:41 PM Flag
[ - ] Oh, btw, I don't feel bad for people making $50 million losing their jobs. 21 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.15.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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i only feel bad for the ones making about 3 million btw. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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^^cuz in this town they are maxed out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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Aww.. you are too kind. I actually don't feel bad for them, either. I do feel bad for, however, people making $1MM and under losing their jobs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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Do you feel bad for their admins, taking the bus home to Queens to tell their children that there won't be any ballet lessons this autumn? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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YES! that is a crime. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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Sure, but not their bosses. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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The person making $50mil is the tip of the iceberg. They go then their support staff go etc etc. My cleaner is worried as she is loosing work because of banking redundancies. The loss of big earners is not necessarily a good thing for the community. That being said I wish I earned $50mil [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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The thing is, there are probably hundreds of people in the city who can do the same work and for a lot less money - which might prevent not having to let go of support staff. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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I'd do it for half that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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I'd do it for 1/10 of it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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so true my intern's boyfriend is in the sector and said today that they just hired 25 new analyst's. probably at the salary they paid one who got fired. plus the one who got fired most likely has three kids and a sahm living in a tony burb. sad but true. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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analysts don't live in the burbs and don't have kids or sahm wives [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:28 PM Flag
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she's saying they could hire 25 new analysts instead of keeping one high paid employee. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:33 PM Flag
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That's like saying you can replace one senior partner in a law firm with 25 first year associates. Not quite. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:34 PM Flag
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Analysts are blank slates. They don't add value for a while. They aren't replacing anyone today. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:32 PM Flag
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not to mention the people who can't pay the dog walker so dog has to stay alone all day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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now that is sad [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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I think people who make $500k can afford a dog walker. You don't need $50MM. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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Well, good news is that Obama said he'd try to get the CEO pay down (which will trickle down to all high wage employees). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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How? Other than changing the tax code to make less of the salary deductible for the co, what role does the government have in setting salaries? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:30 PM Flag
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No idea, but he said he'd do something about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 07:29 AM Flag
[ - ] did you or anybody you know get pregnant, with a umbilical hernia? did you have a normal, healthy pregnancy? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.15.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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I know someone who had hernia with #1 dc and after #2 (healthy pg) got it repaired. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:52 PM Flag
[ - ] I'm a bridesmaid in a wedding coming up next month. My period is due at the same time. Is there a way I can get it to come later? I'm not on the pill. Totally don't want to deal with the moodiness, cramps, etc. during the wedding week. TIA 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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Anyone? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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can't stop it from coming but go to pharmacy and buy water pills to reduce bloating etc... the pills really work if used properly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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Never heard of any way to delay a period except pill or pg. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:51 PM Flag
[ - ] My dd will be 5 yo in mid August. She got tested last week for admissions into kindergarten and they tested her IQ. She got a score of 140. I understand this is good, but is there anything I should be doing about it? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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are you referring to the olsat? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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i don't know what it is called. I met with the director to discuss the test results and he said she scored a 140 on her IQ test. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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you seriously have to educate yourself or this is totally fake [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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what is your problem? I have a 4yo, a house to run and a ful time job. Why should I be familiar with the olsat? I never heard of it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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so do I and I am a single mother. I toured 14 schools last year for my kid and am now an expert on the school system because my kid is and always will be my first priority. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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^^just to clarify my 43 year old brother still lives with my parents. don't want to end up like THAT! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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and again, why would i be worrying about her IQ at the age of four?? I am more worried about her health, her feeling loved, her getting enough playtime with me, her sleep, her socialization, activities, reading to her. Why would I stop to think about her IQ? My friends have mentioned to me since she was 1yo that she was speaking very early and she started reading very early, but why would I obsess over that? She got tested as part of the admissions process...I never looked into IQ tests. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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you're obviously baiting the question here. fine, do what ever feels right. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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you should start banging her in the head to take her down a few points. she will be miserable in life with an IQ that high. For real, did the "director" tell you what you should do about it? DO NOT EVER TELL HER WHAT HER IQ IS OR THAT SHE IS SMART. you'll ruin her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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no, there is nothing you need to do about that. what school? where is it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:09 PM Flag
[ - ] my almost one year old still takes a bottle before bed to fall asleep (not in bed)...CIO does not work with this guy. anyone have any luck with kids like this that will grow out of it? any suggestions? tia. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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that is totally normal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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nothing like a bottle of warm milk before bedtime to ease the transition. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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when do you start to try to wean this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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when the kid is ready, when they are eating a full and balanced dinner and don't want the milk. mine slowly weaned herself, first is was 3/4 bottle then 1/2 bottle then 1/4 bottle and that's when i stopped it. sometimes they just want to suckle. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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my older (dd) would go to sleep on her own (awake), although she took a pacifier, so it was easier..i just thought I should try to get him out of this habit...but it sounds like it's ok.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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ya then you have to wean of the paci. it's all just a phase and will pass and something else will crop up to deal with. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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my 4.5 yo ds sucks on a water sippy cup before bed, briefly now, it's almost over. But we bagged the bottle, and milk, totally by 18 mos [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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ok, thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:48 PM Flag
[ - ] I am looking for a good workout type DVD for my 4yo. Is there anything out there? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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how about taking to the park to run around? i have never heard of a workout dvd for kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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Why? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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for when we are at home [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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I think I still don't get it. My kids are so active w/o anything like that. Up & down the stairs, running through the house, running at the park, going swimming. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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fake [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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OP or me? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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If you mean OP is fake, then I remember why I stopped using UB in the first place. Why the hell would people waste their time with fake posts? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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np. That's what I was wondering. You sound normal to me :) not so sure about OP though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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a playground [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:48 PM Flag
[ - ] Hired a teacher to work with ds over the summer. He was way behind in OT type stuff -- holding a pencil, writing, cutting, all things requiring fine motor skills. He's taking the ERB next week. Do you think I should mention this when I bring him in to the tester in case he mentions the teacher or let it go? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.15.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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i would not say a word could work against you and be seen as coaching. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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What if dc mentions it? Worried that it will come out and don't want to be seen as hiding it. He was getting so frustrated because he was reading but couldn't write at all. The disparity was tough. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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look you wouldn't be perceived as hiding it they don't ask but if you feel the need to cover all your bases and roll the dice tell em. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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Good perspective. Would you? Are you the poster from above who said she would not? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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Are you crazy? Keep your pie hole shut. Of course, this is not technically cheating but what if they write in report (fine motor skills were excellent and mom mentioned she hired a OT)? Why would you hire someone for this? Doesn't his prek do this or at home? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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PreK is very very progressive. Does none of it. And he was resistant to doing it with me. Kept getting really frustrated, probably because he felt like he couldn't do it and could act out with me. Thought he would respond better to someone else. And very good point. Thank you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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I can't believe at a prek, a dc would not use scissors or draw something... in any case, don't mention it. Nothing good can come of it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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Don't mention it, it will sound like you are protesting too much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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And even if he mentions it, OT stuff is not the kind of prepping that is the problem - "special games [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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If the kid mentions ANYTHING about the teacher, that comment will appear in the report. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:59 PM Flag
[ - ] Hired a teacher to work with ds over the summer. He was way behind in OT type stuff -- holding a pencil, writing, cutting, all things requiring fine motor skills. He's taking the ERB next week. Do you think I should mention this when I bring him in to the tester in case he mentions the teacher or let it go? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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Sorry, meant to post on schools board. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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Can you contact someone before he takes the test to see if this can be taken into consideration rather than asking on the day? I've not btdt. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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^sorry just re read your post. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:41 PM Flag
[ - ] I don't understand how someone can be as bitter as to wish the schools will close doors ONE YEAR after the fact (SO)... 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.15.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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I think they were saying the process had been a year. Not that it was a year ago. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:39 PM Flag
[ - ] new to get in shape after a baby. is pilates good. It looks hard. should I get a personal session first? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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pilates is good. i hired a personal trainer for a year and then switched to classes at the gym and running. no baby weight left happy to report. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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classes at a gym or studio? and how long did it take? I am depressed about my post baby body, but happy with having a beautiful new baby. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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I hired a personal trainer at gym it was not pilates based but got me in shape within about 6 months then the weight leveled and it took another 8 months. but i also did not crash diet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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Okay - Had a personal trainer 1x/week during pregnancy - had her coming asap after baby - sometimes 1x sometimes 2x per week - whatever I could afford - it's 8 months later - I've lost all baby weight (weight watchers and my trainer combined) and have fantastic arms and legs (all my trainer) - still working on much reduced tummy (all trainer) - call her - she is Pilates and personal training - Nina - 917-680-3857 - the best - kicks my butt - she's all I'm gonna miss when we leave NYC [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.10.08, 07:03 PM Flag
[ - ] DS got ERB score. 98/98/97. Very good report. Any suggestion where to apply? Very arty, creative but not athletic. 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.15.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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Anywhere. Ds won't be rejected based on score. However, it still means the chances are slim. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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OP: Is this good enough score to apply TT(I know even 99s are rejected), but in general? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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Yes, good enough to apply tt. But then you have all the other hurdles. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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Can you share what you did do prepare ds - maze books, sequencing, blocks, etc. I want to do a reasonably amount of prep but no tutors or over the top stuff. Any advice apprecaiated. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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OP: We didn't prep him at all. PSD strongly informed us NOT to. Testers have a way to tell. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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Collegiate, Dalton [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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are you also considering citywides or just privates? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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OP: Actually he will be going to G&T from fall but I feel private will be right for him. His birthday is Novemver. I want to give a try. If he is accepted to good private we are glad to switch him. DH and I feel DS needs enrichment private can offer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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Can somebody share about Collegiate? I know they are academically strong? What about other strong point? Art, or athletic? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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np; very traditional. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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do you think ds is gay? he sounds gay. i would stay away from the stodgy tts if I were you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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trinity has a lot of gay boys. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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Why would you say this? Sicko! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:13 PM Flag
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You should be ashamed of yourself. It must be a little sad having a DH and sons who aren't creative. How boring! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:18 PM Flag
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hijack--what about a 98 x 3 very athletic ds with good report? (creative liar too so I think he is well balanced) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:18 PM Flag
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HM, ECFS, Collegiate, Dalton, maybe St. B's; not Buckley, not RCS, not A-S [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:41 AM Flag
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why would you say this? A-S is more artistic than most of the all boy's schools you listed. I don't know about RCS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.03.08, 03:49 AM Flag
[ - ] Are schools expecting a reduction in applications based upon what is going on with the financial world in NYC? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.15.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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Probably NOT. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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well with divorce rates up 20% in that sector i would assume there would be minor fallout but nothing of great significance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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Where did you hear that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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don't have the link but i think it was in the NYT recently or maybe the post. ya it was the post. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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link? 20% increase from previous year in the financial industry? BTW, every school has married couples for K and by senior year, half or more than half have split up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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it was a big two page thing with horror stories about guys who lost jobs, personal investments went down 50 mil. wives redecorating, renting summer places in hamptons and hubby's freaking out. good stuff [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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ooohhh, i missed a juicy article. key word search? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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kmow of one school anecdotally where 3 dcs being removed due to dh losing job, moving to NJ publics. Sure this is happening across the board -- at least one family per school, of course the ages will vary. This isn't related to apps at K, but openings in older grades [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:51 PM Flag
[ - ] Found out sex of baby #4 today (we did not know w/1st 3). DH just called MIL to tell her but she says she doesn't want to know. Would this bother you? I don't really feel like I should need to keep it a secret when we're w/them in a couple of weeks. 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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not at all [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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that is really weird maybe she's old fashioned and doesn't want to know till the baby is actually born for fear of something bad happening before then. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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Yeah, maybe. Except she knew sex of SILs' kids (all 6 of them). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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np. Maybe she liked not knowing with your other dcs. Maybe your SIL didn't give her the option not to know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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True. I guess I just feel like, if she finds out (b/c one of my other kids blabs, which is likely -- or she overhears me mentioning it to someone who inquires), she doesnot have the right to be upset. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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ITA she can't expect your kids to keep it a secret from her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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I'm being nosey but are all your dcs the same sex? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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Not nosey at all. We have 2 girls and a boy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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I was just wondering if you had 3 of the same whether not knowing was her way of avoiding the 'What a shame you didn't have a ...' talk [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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she's old. she just wants a surprise! : ) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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Whatever, her choice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:37 AM Flag
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