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Dear UrbanBaby community,

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

If you have any questions or concerns, you can email us at urbanbaby-support@cbsinteractive.com.

Thanks so much,

UrbanBaby Support

[ - ] What mom blogs do you read? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:14 PM Flag
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General Topics 07.12.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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General Topics 07.12.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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General Topics 07.13.08, 10:42 AM Flag
[ - ] Neighbors who complain about your kids -- anyone else living this hell? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.11.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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did you read the Times real estate section last Sunday? Front page article... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:19 PM Flag
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Yes, it was better then therapy! Do you think all apartments have noise issues? It's hard to imagine that Ivana Trump's apartment caused the same stress to her nieghbors. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:21 PM Flag
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My last apt was hellish - first downstairs neighbor played music like she was running a club. Second one couldn't wake up so had multiple LOUD alarm clocks. Upstairs were obsessed with walking in loud shoes and next door moved in at 1am. I wish 311 had existed then! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:24 PM Flag
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What's 311? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:25 PM Flag
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NYC 'hotline' that gives information and one of the other things it does is take noise complaints. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:27 PM Flag
[ - ] Starting to research a good family vacation for two small kids for winter holiday time. Atlantis? Aruba? Looking for easy flight from NYC and kid friendly place. Thanks! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.11.08, 07:10 PM Flag
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atlantis was fun for everyone...but if you like a nice meal.. don't get there, the food is terrible and expensive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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yes have heard it is a fortune and too big. overwhelming? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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I wouldn't say overwhelming. there is lots to do for the kids.. my dd was 2 and loved the kiddie pool... niece was 4 and nephew was 7, they went two years ago and still talk about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:13 PM Flag
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NP: The food was expensive, but not terrible. If you have kids under 4, get the meal plan (they eat for free, so it's worth it). We went when our kids were 6 and 3. They still talk about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:31 PM Flag
[ - ] Any DH's here? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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Maybe. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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are you transgender and not sure if you are dw or dh? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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np: gosh, there are a lot of transgender discussions here today. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:17 PM Flag
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i was being facetious to be honest (transgender poster from above) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:18 PM Flag
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for a dh, you are here a lot. do you sah? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:47 PM Flag
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of course. What's up? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:25 PM Flag
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If your DW asked you if you still wanted to be in a relationship would you say you needed 5 days to respond? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:47 PM Flag
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maybe more-depends on how many girls on the side I needed to contact [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:49 PM Flag
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Good answer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:53 PM Flag
[ - ] Most recent baby names you've heard? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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Livia minus the O, Tegan for a girl and the usuals Joshua, Madison, Sophia, Aidan... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:08 PM Flag
[ - ] I am 10 wks pp and still have 20 lbs to lose, any advice? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.11.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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my kids is 1 year old and I have 12 pounds left to lose...no advice I work out etc. just 2 kdis later my body is bigger and heavier [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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Breastfeed -- honestly, I've never looked better [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:10 PM Flag
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ok good I have been so maybe it is gradual? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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Hang in there -- you'll be amazed, overtime it works wonders:> [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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ok thanks, how long did it take for you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:13 PM Flag
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About 8 months. In my whole adult life I was never able to get below 128. It's now been 4 years since my 1st child and I've been able to keep it down to 120 by breastfeeding 2 children! Very exciting:> [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:19 PM Flag
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9 months on, 9 months off. patience! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:20 PM Flag
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bf-ing 3 kids got me back to high-school weight and it never came back on (last kid stopped one year ago). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:21 PM Flag
[ - ] POLL: Would you ever consider doing Microsort? Anyone actually done it or at least had a consult with them? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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I would love to have a girl, but no, I wouldn't try microsort. It feels like cheating. (Not judging, but that's my rationale. Also, it's rather pricey too.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:29 PM Flag
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what's that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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Is this so you can get a specific gender? I can't imagine doing that. But then we adopted and just assumed that the babies we were supposed to parent would find us, and it worked out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 08:37 AM Flag
[ - ] My downstairs apartment neighbors love to retaliate against my children by blasting music in their room during their bedtime. Tonight I took a radio and put it on the exposed hardwood part of the floor and blasted music with I was giving the kids a bath! It felt so good to send a message to them -- if you mess with me, I'll mess with you. Success -- they turned their music off and I was able to put my kids to sleep in peace!!!! 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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Let's hope they don't try to get you back when your dcs are asleep. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:13 PM Flag
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They already do! The kids co-sleep with us whenever this happens. Tonight, like any other night I would have just scooped the kids into our bed. And given the neighbors a little competition! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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What about the other people in the building -- to quote a saying from my mother - two wrongs never make a right [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:38 PM Flag
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Time to take action - it's really unacceptable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:22 PM Flag
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Have you tried having a conversation with them? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 01:46 AM Flag
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Are you sure that is what they are doing? They may just be clueless, many times people without children are. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 04:43 AM Flag
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what's wrong with you? why would you want to escalate a situation like that? are you more interested in the childish pleasure you get from revenge than your children being well rested? how about acting like a responsible adult? and, just fyi, they're not trying to retaliate against your children, they're trying to retaliate (if they even are) against YOU. freak. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 06:17 AM Flag
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how do they know when your dbs bedtime is? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 06:25 AM Flag
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hug it out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 10:07 AM Flag
[ - ] Will be flying with 3 month old soon, I am so nervous about bf db on plane or at airport, please tell me it is not a big deal! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.11.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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it will be fine. it is somuch easier to travel with a dc at this age-enjoy it!if you are nervous, bring a wrap of some sort to cover yourself up. I brought an old pashmina scarf. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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oh good idea, thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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soooooo easy. you'll be fine! i've traveled a million times with my 21-mo-old since he was that age. it's never as hard as i imagine it will be. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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I did that. Got the inflatable My Brest Friend and ds was great on the plane. Make sure to feed or pacifier during takeoff & landing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:21 PM Flag
[ - ] So, when you start a child in school, do you have to classify them as a certain race? I have no idea what I'd put down for dd. 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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why -- cuz you don't know who the daddy is? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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Because he is black hispanic. I am assuming of mixed race. I am white..(grandma is native american). She has light brown hair, hazel eyes and is only a shade darker than I. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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np; my cousin is half black and puerto rican. She considers herself on paper PR and black..she marks both [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 03:38 AM Flag
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this is never required, always optional. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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It didn't seem optional on our registration form in NYC. I also hate that they say "Pick One". I checked two anyway since dd is biracial. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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op: That was my point. I feel odd about the entire thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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me, too. I don't think they should even have a race classification. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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I posted this after reading the school diversity post. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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but don't they have a box for other? (signed mom of mixed race child as well) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:30 PM Flag
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nope. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:01 PM Flag
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oh. not that it matters. Me being me, I'd write it in or something. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:12 PM Flag
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Most schools have a multiracial box - mine did. Some ask you to explain multiracial. You don't have to identify, but it is helpful to the school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 04:40 AM Flag
[ - ] I am considering a prek for my daughter. she is currently 18 months. Do you know of any schools in the ues, uws, harlem area that have a prek program. Also Do i need to take the erb test. Convent of sacred heart's catalog said that the erb is required for pre-k. And last, how will my daughters late dec birthday affect her education. Ive heard of ppl on here say they had to repeat prek 3 times. What does that mean. Thank you. Your help is greatly appreciated. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.11.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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she's young enough that you can change her birthday and she'll never know you've falsified her bc. I would give her a February or March birthday to be safe. GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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i dont have any idea on how to do that. but im sure that would backfire. that would mean that she would be behind developmentally 9-10 months, which is a ton for a toddler. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:44 PM Flag
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no, i meant to switch her ahead, not behind. Make her 15 months old right now -- see? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 01:38 AM Flag
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You are getting yourself too worked up. Pre-K usually starts at age 3. At my son's school, minimum age in Sept. was 2 years 10 months. Some private schools require August or Sept. birthdays so that child is 5 when entering K. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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im just worried because i had heard some prek had cutoffs of 2.6-2.9 which she will be by next sept. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:46 PM Flag
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That means that would be the absolute youngest she could be in September - they prefer kids who are already 3 in September. Dec 31 cut off means some kids turn 3 in Sept-Dec; but other schools have Sept. cut off so all kids are already 3 when school starts. If you wait a year, she'll be 3 years, 9 months when she starts first year of preschool, 4.9 for preK and 5.9 for K. If you apply for Fall 2009, she'll be one year younger than that (2.9, 3.9, 4.9). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 02:18 AM Flag
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erb not required for preK at CSH. Makes you wonder how smart those dds really are in that case you know [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 04:02 AM Flag
[ - ] 9 wk old ds goes to bed every night between 8.30 and 9 usually goes down with no problems and sleeps till 2 or 3 am, tonight he's been waking every 20 minutes - what's up? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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growth. spurt. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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uh, he's 9 weeks old. that's what's up [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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helpful [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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seriously, the idea that a 9 week old "usually" does anything made me laugh out loud. and I agree. growth spurt. or a change in the moon. or he just realized he's not in your uterus anymore. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:18 PM Flag
[ - ] went to pick up ds at school today. they said he had a rough morning and was disruptive, so they punished him by witholding his snack--they said they had saved it for me and told him mom could give it to him after school. guess what it was--a sugar free cupcake--filled with sorbitol and other crap. and since when is witholding snacks discipline at daycare? how should I handle this one? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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Tell them what forms of discipline work for your ds that you would prefer them to do in the future [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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ask them to skip snack and see how coopertive they fell [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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oops feel^ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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It's ridiculous to withhold snack--no wonder the kid was cranky, but why was that the snack? Do they provide snacks, or do you send one with ds? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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no--they provide snacks, and a crappy one at that--not at all what they are advertising...and ita that to withold snack for a cranky kid is counterproductive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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