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[ - ] What is the best test prep program for OLSAT? Or even person. Live in Brooklyn & would like to shoot for Citywide. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.15.08, 06:51 AM Flag
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i don't think prepping will help since you pretty much have to score a 99 to get into a citywide. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:56 AM Flag
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Yeah, but prepping could make the difference between a 98 & a 99. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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argh! don't rub it in! 98 mom here who was hoping for a citywide. : ( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:21 AM Flag
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Except most 99ers can't make it to Anderson either. Or Nest. Several hundreds of 99ers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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People said KTSS. Never used it and dc still got 99 (used sample olsat DOE gave us). Probably waste of money. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:21 AM Flag
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i wonder what the doe will do about the rampant prepping. it's only going to get worse. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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OP: Yes, the whole thing is stupid. G & Ts in district schools all about UMC segregation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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ita. one of the reasons we decided not to do g&t was that we felt uncomfortable about this aspect. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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this is just not true, especially at the citywides. but believe what you want. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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I said at the districts. Look at the increase in UMC neighborhoods & decrease in lower income hoods. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 09:40 AM Flag
[ - ] It's such a myth that Spence only accepts 98 and 99's. That 95 is too low. Bunch of crap. 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.15.08, 06:51 AM Flag
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many of the things I read on UB's school board is crap. So funny how many ppl post knowing about things but it's all hearsay [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:52 AM Flag
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I think people just go from their own experience and then think it must be true across the board. They had a dd who got 95 and was either accepted or WLed at all the top girls' school, but rejected from Spence, then it must be that Spence only accepts 98+ . . [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:55 AM Flag
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yes I agree that many ppl think their experience will be the same for everyone but I've also noticed a lot of new applicant parents who speak with such certainty about schools because of what others have said or they have read..but it's all hearsay. I always suggest for a parent to tour and make up their own minds because what's good for my dc isn't nec. good for your dc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:58 AM Flag
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ITA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:59 AM Flag
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What drives me crazy is... and I won't name them bec they act a little crazy here... the people who insist their school is the best. As if. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:02 AM Flag
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That could be any number of posters - there are many claims, about many different schools being "the best" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:03 AM Flag
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I read about 7 TTs and so on but there are certain moms who insist their school IS the best. Haven't seen so much of that from others. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:04 AM Flag
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or: ita. I love our private school BUT that's me and from my dc experience. I know enough to not even dare make an ignorant statement as oh my school is the best, blah blah blah..because it's great for their dc but not for all children. I felt this way about NEST. I live nearby, didn't like it for my dc but I'm glad that my neighbors are happy with it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:03 AM Flag
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Tell us what you know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:53 AM Flag
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Spence rejected SIBS with 95s this year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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so? those sibs might have had other issues. They do not reject 95 bec of score. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:36 AM Flag
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>I know Spence did not do well with exmissions this past year and I can see they want to only cream the top but it's ridiculous to say 95 is too low. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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Huh? They did fine with college placements. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 08:33 AM Flag
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That is correct. It is also true that Spence is more score-centric than some of the other schools are, which is not the same thing as taking only 98s and 99s. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 10:58 AM Flag
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Spence does quite well with exmissions every year. People are misinterpreting the fact that it was not in the most recent WSJ ranking, which was because the graduating class that year had less than 50 students and the ranking only included schools with 50 or more in the graduating class. Same thing happened to Collegiate a few years back and you would be hard pressed to say Collegiate has a problem with exmissions! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 03:25 PM Flag
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And yet Spence's SAT scores are high - but not that high. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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What does that have to do with the original post? In any case, ALL schools (even third tiers) can be more and more selective and cherry pick the best of the best on account of the increasing number of applicants. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 04:39 PM Flag
[ - ] Fashionista moms: What are Fall Trends? TIA 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:48 AM Flag
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Tiers, tiered textures(not ruffles)Above the knee swing outerwear and capes over longer and fitted pieces. Opaque, tinted leggings,shorter dress and skirt lengths(although retail production will hit the sales floor in longer proportions), below the ankle narrow wedge boots and woven full legged trousers-we're seeing some more fitted to the lower leg-but not pegged, genied or zoave and lots of plaid. Less black than usual, which is encouraging and finally(!)-scaled down bags. As always, there's been loads of safely mod-inspired looks-more in silhoutte than pattern. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 09:36 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone have dr. salzberg's phone number? and does it really cost $4k for an eval? not sure we can afford it, but would really like one done. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Special Needs 07.15.08, 06:44 AM Flag
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You can probably get from a google - and I've been told it 4. Would you mind sharing why you want one and why you want to pay privately? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:54 AM Flag
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Yes, it costs that much; yes, it's totally worth it for the info you get about schools and for a report that works for both the SN schools and the DOE. (212) 263-6168, or David.Salsberg@nyumc.org. If those don't work I have his pager number (which is on his card). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 09:28 AM Flag
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May I ask why you went in the first place? Did school send you? did you noticie something on your own? Did you agree 100% with what he said about dc? Does he tend to exaggerate to get benefits? Does he take the teachers word as gold? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 09:54 AM Flag
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Well, my child has autism and we went because it's just what you have to do to get your kid into a decent private SN school in New York and also get funding from the DOE. I really did agree with his report and felt that he got at my dc's intelligence, strengths, and weaknesses in a way no one had ever done before. He did not exaggerate, but he did write the report quite carefully. Not sure what you mean about the teacher's word? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 10:18 AM Flag
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I'm sure he is worth it especially if you are looking for a SN private spot. I'm told he is the one to go to if hoping to get a private acceptance. However if that is not what you are looking for imo there are other psyches that cost a lot less and good. We saw Lillian Fernandez and she was a fraction of the cost of Salsberg. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 10:54 AM Flag
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My ds's evaluation with Dr. Salsberg cost $3,600. He was wonderful and really "got" ds and the kind of school that would be right for him. I was able to get my insurance co to reimburse me for half of it (including the $500 deductible), but I had to really fight the company to do it (got my employer's HR dept involved). In reimbursing me, the insurance co wrote that it was a "one-time exception". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 01:24 PM Flag
[ - ] OK, with PS234 turning people away saying that K in Not required in nyc (its not) - do you think that is the wave of the future? That as public schools become better and better and therefor more and more crowded that NYC might simply eliminate K to solve the space problem? 27 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.15.08, 06:43 AM Flag
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No, because the national trend is mandatory full day K [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:45 AM Flag
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Is it? I thought most K programs were half day? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:46 AM Flag
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Do you think 234 should do 1/2 day K and include more children or turn away? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:47 AM Flag
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np. i think they will limp along and use trailers, etc., until the new beekman school is finished, which will alleviate some of the problem. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:51 AM Flag
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Do you mean they will accept the children currently on a waitlist for K in September and not turn anyone away? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:52 AM Flag
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if they use trailers, yes. the other rumor is that they will send ps89 ms students to another building and put more 234 k classes in 89. either way, the dcs will stay in the neighborhood is my guess. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:54 AM Flag
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NP and I'm not putting much stock in the middle school rumor. Some want the middle school that shares a building with PS3 to move to that building too. The problem with that is - D2 needs MORE middle school spots not a reshuffling. So the new space should be new middle school, leaving the others to stay put, kwim? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:57 AM Flag
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agree, that would be just a stop-gap solution. long-term we need more schools. write to bloomberg (and scott stringer and joel klein) and tell him NOT to sell 75 morton st. to a developer but to turn it into a middle school. that's a start. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:01 AM Flag
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They are lame ducks. But, I am a fan of both. As I mentioned before - the schools have been improving to the point they are now suffering. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:03 AM Flag
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bloomie gets a lot of crap here, and i'm not a fan of the schools reports, etc., but on balance i think he's done something positive for nyc public schools. he truly believes in trying to turn them around. and while he may be a lame duck, i think he wants to do the right thing. it doesn't hurt to send a postcard. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:06 AM Flag
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true! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:07 AM Flag
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mabye he could take Kleins job! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:08 AM Flag
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i think bloomberg could have tried even harder to make education a priority. look at the billions going to yankee stadium! and while he helped broker deals with some developers, there are many more he let off the hook. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:12 AM Flag
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The thing is, only few schools in NYC are really overcrowded. There are plenty of schools well below capacity, but nobody wants to send kids there. So there is real imbalance between supply and demand. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:04 AM Flag
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But that is how it goes all over the country. People move to the towns with the good schools. The poor towns have crappy schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:05 AM Flag
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In a lot of places all around the country, K is indeed still only half day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:03 AM Flag
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I would prefer half day K in nyc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:06 AM Flag
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amazing how K's are turning kids away but the K near me (D1) doesn't have enough kids and the DOE made the school into an elem. and middle school to occupy the empty space if not they would have to close it down all together [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:51 AM Flag
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where are you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:52 AM Flag
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D1 (E. 11st) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:55 AM Flag
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no, what school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:58 AM Flag
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I'm talking about PS 34..we aren't there (wouldn't send my kids there) but that is our zone school. I know teachers in that school and they wouldn't even send their kids there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:00 AM Flag
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PS19? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:58 AM Flag
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Its the really good public schools that are having the problem Catch 22 - the publics are improving and more and more people are sending their dc and they get more and more crowded. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:55 AM Flag
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or: exactly..the really good publics are having to turn ppl away while the crappy schools aren't doing well at all. It will take yrs before PS 34 (school I'm talking about) would even be considered good. It's not happening. I'm 40 yr old and this school has been crap since I was a kid [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:57 AM Flag
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I think it is unrealistic to even hope that every nyc public school turns into a good one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:59 AM Flag
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of course it's unrealistic but when the city (Manhattan) has the money it does, it's a shame that your zone school is failing. The only school in D1 that was eh OK when I was growing up was PS 110..I'm glad to see it's much better now. If only the others would follow [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:02 AM Flag
[ - ] Going camping in PA his weekend. Been 20 years. What kind of food should we bring for us & for DCs? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.15.08, 06:39 AM Flag
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car camping or back-packing? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:44 AM Flag
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car camping. I have been looking online for ideas & lots of the stuff needs to be refrigerated. I don't really get it. Do you just eat that stuff the first night? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:46 AM Flag
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car camping? Are you sleeping in your car? OR are you setting up a tent? It will be fine. If you are using a tent bring a blow up mattress, your pillows and a quilt. There is no need for sleeping bags if you have this. Also bring a big portable cooler (fridge) and fill it with ice and food that needs to be kept cold. The camp sites usually have a place to buy ice and wood. What we do is buy food in the town nearest to the camp site so we aren't lugging it from home (usually comes out cheaper). Bring lanters and portable fan (the tents can get steamy). It's a lot of fun [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:06 AM Flag
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We will sleep in tent. Thanks for the tips, especially air mattress. As it turns out my bro will have electricity from his car so we can use Aero beds. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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perfect then use the Aero beds. It's so much more comfortable than sleeping on the ground. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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when we have gone, we take hot dogs, burgers, cold cuts, ect. Just take a fridge and lots of ice. We also take eggs, juice, bacon, ect. When we have gone in the past we have stayed 2-3 nights (holiday weekends). Also take your snacks for the evening fire (you can cook hot dogs on that fire too) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:54 AM Flag
[ - ] does the BOB stroller have a travel bag? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.15.08, 06:35 AM Flag
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if I knew what this was I would be able to help [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:20 AM Flag
[ - ] flying with 2.5 yr old this weekend, from ny to jamaica- car seat or no car seat? flying out at 6am? tia 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.15.08, 06:35 AM Flag
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probably depends on the size. my small dc sat in carseat at that age. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:36 AM Flag
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worried if it will just be too much for us to carry with all the luggage (we are going for a destination wedding). not sure if dc will be more or less figety.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:38 AM Flag
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they make a bag for carseat that you can carry on your back like a backpack. The sit and stroll is excellent too! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:39 AM Flag
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sit and stroll looks amazing right now [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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here are my pros and cons - in a carseat child sleeps better and you can sleep too knowing child is straped in and can't get out - con - it puts dc's feet at the exact place where it is easiest to kick the seat in front of you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:38 AM Flag
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No car seat. Cares harness on the plane. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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can i get this at babies r us [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:38 AM Flag
[ - ] I know we will need some financial assistance to send ds to private K - which schools typically give the most scholarship? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 07.15.08, 06:34 AM Flag
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FA not scholarship [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:35 AM Flag
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whatever - you know what i mean... thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:37 AM Flag
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Just didn't want you to ask a school if they offered scholarships. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:41 AM Flag
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oh, i see. yes, i mean need-based [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:42 AM Flag
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all of the schools give FA. The amt depends on the endowment of the school and your need. Don't let a small school fool you into thinking they wouldn't give a lot of aid because our small school, gives us a lot (80% aid). Just apply and see what happens. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:08 AM Flag
[ - ] help me with my lip hair problem. i am pg and super-sensitive to waxing so i can't do that. i read no bleaching either. i am getting a mustache. HELP!! 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:30 AM Flag
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threading [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:35 AM Flag
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Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:43 AM Flag
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Are you joking? Almost everyone would have some lip hair without proper maintenance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:47 AM Flag
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except for me, i guess. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:49 AM Flag
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Threading would be your best bet if waxing is too painful. Although waxing takes less time. Bliss has a great wax, if you feel up to it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:52 AM Flag
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thanks for the reco. i am so sensitive when i am pg- red and then bumpy. normally i am ok since i have been waxing for years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:12 AM Flag
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just shave. I shave mine for yrs and you can't tell [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:10 AM Flag
[ - ] for those who have a ds and dd- did the pregnancies feel different? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:29 AM Flag
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I had all boys and the pregnancies were different. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:31 AM Flag
[ - ] middle name for beatrice? (thinking about jane, but need more ideas.) 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:27 AM Flag
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prefer Rose to Jane, or even Grace. or Marissa. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:30 AM Flag
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I like Jane [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:50 AM Flag
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Louise [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:13 AM Flag
[ - ] what do you think of the Leapster as a gift for 5YO? i'm at a loss. are they good for the kids to use? io don't want to turn her into an electronic game addict! tia 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:25 AM Flag
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I don't want to get my 5 y.o. started on hand-held games yet personally. I would go for building toys like Lego or Kid K'Nex. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:58 AM Flag
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It's nice to have for longer car rides. DS is 6 and has one but to be honest he's really not that into it. The big hits from his birthday this year were a Razor Scooter (his big present from us), K'nex and then lots of arts & crafts supplies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:07 AM Flag
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5yo DS got one and rarely uses it. He has probably used it for a total of 3 hours since getting it in April, but he enjoys it when he does [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:07 AM Flag
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my ds has it and i will say that the games are all educational - he has learned a lot about math and will sit quietly on his bed and play which is nice - great for travel too. He's not addicted or anything - i think it is ok and i am also against most handheld games and would not get him anything else right now [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:09 AM Flag
[ - ] Ok, so I'm pg with my 2nd dc and the first time I didn't have the typical water breaking gush, and this time I'm freaking out becasue I don't know what to expect. My main question is when my water breaks what do you wear to the hospital? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 07.15.08, 06:24 AM Flag
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it may never break before the hospital anyway, but if it did, I would imagine youd clean yourself up, put on some dry drawers and high tail it to the hospital [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:36 AM Flag
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np; lol..I love that you used drawers. My kind of gal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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Mine went first both times and to be honest it's not nice. TMI but I dribbled for hours. I wore pads and sat on an old towel. Yuck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:50 AM Flag
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Thanks for the feed back, but that is what I was thinking. An old towel and some crappy clothes. With my dd it didn't break all way bec. her head was blocking, so I just put a pad on and went to the doctor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:22 AM Flag
[ - ] Is it reasonable to think my twin 2 YOs can be expected to sit at the dinner table with us? We've always fed them first, then ourselves later. tried to have "family" dinner last night and it was nightmare. Any tips or should I just give up until they are 3? I have no idea if it's me or them (or both)! Thanks 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.15.08, 06:22 AM Flag
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you should start building habits now, but have reasonable expectations. for instance, perhaps they would be able to join you at the table for about 5 minutes of sitting time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:27 AM Flag
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It's good to start now. We have always done family dinner with both of ours (6 & 2). They get the hang of it pretty quickly. It's not always pretty or warm & fuzzy, but you just hang in there. We try to do "highs" & "lows" each night (of our day). The kids usually set the table (2 y.o. does the napkins). She's learned to say "excuse me" before getting up. Some nights she's really ready to be done at 5 minutes but most nights hangs in there the whole time. If she really is done early then we usually ask that she either sit & keep us company or go to her room to play so we aren't distracted. I think family dinner is one of the very best things you can do for your kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:42 AM Flag
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ITA, that's why I'm trying to do it. What do you if the 2 YO acts up at the table? What works? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:56 AM Flag
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Well, with our 2y.o. (she's 2 1/2 right now) we have given her a TO for acting up--but that's so rare. I think because she's the second and she's so verbal, she wants to be a part of it. And to be honest, I don't remember w/ DS exactly how it all went. We've just always done it. I do get them involved w/ the food prep & discussion when I can and I think that helps. There's a terrific book on eating, Ellyn Satter's Child of Mine (Amazon has it) that might have some good ideas. And we always all have the same meal--no short order cooking, that's really important to me and cuts down on problems, I think. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:59 AM Flag
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Okay thanks. Good ideas. Guess it's just a matter of time and just breaking them in -- as with everything else. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:01 AM Flag
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Are they boys? I hate to stereotype, but it is sometimes harder for DS to sit nicely than DD. Having the Kinderzeat has helped a lot (but w/ 2 that may not be an economical solution). Both of mine were out of the high chair by 18 months and I think more comfortable for it. DD is still pretty messy--DS (the oldest) we call Felix because he's always been so very tidy. She's still learning not to wipe her hands on her clothes. But she feeds herself and manages fine so that's the important part. Just take it one day at a time, don't expect to enjoy it all the time but know that you're doing them a great service in so many way and it will get easier. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:04 AM Flag
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One boy and one girl. Boy is delayed and can't really be expected to sit and eat like a normal 2 YO. We usually put his highchair up to table and spoon feed. So he's restrained! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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We have always done family dinner (3yo and 1yo) from the first day they were in a highchair. Our kids seem to enjoy it and are fine when we go out to restaurants etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:48 AM Flag
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That's our problem, we didn't start from the get go. Any tips for disciplining when they act up? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:56 AM Flag
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when they act up anywhere, just remove them from the situation for a few minutes, explain what is going on and then bring them back.......ask them if something is wrong...my DS said one time "my feet can't touch the floor".......we put him at his own table near us and now everyone is fine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.06.09, 04:25 AM Flag
[ - ] What kind of bed frame/headboard should i buy...moving kids room to other side of our wall and don't want them to hear bed squeaking when we're having sex 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:20 AM Flag
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Why not? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:21 AM Flag
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I'd rather not wake them...do you have any bed suggestions? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:23 AM Flag
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You aren't going to find anything that doesn't move. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:32 AM Flag
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we have an ikea platform bed (malm) that doesn't make much noise. i would think any kind of platform bed (and they come in every price point) would be on the less-noisy side. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:32 AM Flag
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LOL, We made the room beside our bedroom into a guest room/play room because I just can't deal with the thought of the kids next to our wall! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:01 AM Flag
[ - ] My 2 1/2 year old goes to camp for 4 hours. She had 101.5 fever last night. Totally happy and playing this morning but fever is 99.9. Should she go to camp? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:05 AM Flag
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no. fever free for 24 hours is the rule at all schools and camps and daycares. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:08 AM Flag
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NO! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:11 AM Flag
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ita [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:26 AM Flag
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I would send, but warn them that he was warm last night. Be prepared for a call. 101.5 is not that high in my book. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:25 AM Flag
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it may not be high you your book but it's a fever and there are rules. I wouldn't want your sick dc to get my kid sick. You wouldn't want my sick dc to get youd kid sick. OP shouldn't send dc in today [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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No! don't be selfish. Your dc can get a temp. rise later in the morning..plus what ever is causing it will be passed on to the others [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:15 AM Flag
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She's clearly fighting something off. Even if you don't care about getting other kids sick, why expose your child to other kids if her immunity is low? Do you have an important meeting that you can't miss? If you won't be in dire circumstances without the camp, I don't know why you'd even consider sending her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:25 AM Flag
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Are you WOH or SAH? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:39 AM Flag
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