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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.

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[ - ] I am AMAZED at the amount and level of jealousy and bitterness that grown women have towards other grown women over the placement of their dc at a certain school. It is really baffling. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.10.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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Some of us never really leave high school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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op: I know, right? These posters are taking it out on these other parents. It is really 4 year olds we are talking about here (and the bitter posters are acting like 4 year olds and worse). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:19 AM Flag
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are you shocked? Many women are jealous over a hair cut. It's just insane and this is exactly why I don't have many female friends. Hard to find sane ones [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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this is why the schools board exists--for women to trash other dc's schools and be as mean and nasty as they want to IRL, but can't. [ Reply | More
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[ - ] Need ideas of what to do on crappy weather Sunday's with year old dd. Any indoor playspaces around like Gymboree (private parties on Sundays)? Is she a good age for the Children's Museum? Thanks! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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too young for CMOM, especially if not walking yet. try Aha on the UES [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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Where do you live? I live on the UES so I am most familiar with stuff to do right near me, but here are some things: Asphalt Green swimming drop-in; Children's Museum - there is a play area for kids under one. It gets a little annoying but so does sitting in your apartment; A-ha Learning Partners on 84th and 1st; New York Kids Club might have things; Perry Street something - a kids place in the W. Village might have something; Drop + Dine downtown (you go to lunch, they babysit); For the winter, the best deal ever will be the 18-24 month tiny tumblers class at the 92nd Street Y. It is like $12 per time (not drop in). You can also run around The Met. [ Reply | More
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This is awesome... thank you! [ Reply | More
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[ - ] Need advice. Have started using an occasional teenage babysitter. She doesn't come form the best home situation etc. She came today very upset and not feeling well. Her mother had taken her cell phone away so she didn't have my number to call and cancel. The morning was pretty much a wash for me ending up taking care of her too (listening, giving advice etc.)She's a nice girl just comes from not so great home life. I felt bad and ended up giving her $20 anyway because she travels along way. I have her scheduled for another time. DH said we don't need the drama right now and to not use her anymore. What would you have done? Would you phase her out? 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.10.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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I would give her a chance, if you like her and she's good with your kids. SOmetimes people have bad days, and it sounds like she could use a good role model if you can provide a bit of that [ Reply | More
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np: this is good advice i agree [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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it takes a village...sounds like she needs a soft spot to land. if you can provide it without too much hardship, take the high road [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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Thats how I feel. Men are different I guess. OP [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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To all the responders here did I do the right thing by giving her some money? Would you have done the same? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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of course you should pay her. Just wondering what do you normally pay her? You should have given that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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I pay her by the hour and she really didn't do anything. So I thought the 20 would cover the coming and going? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:27 AM Flag
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I would have paid her the full amount. I'm sure if you'd asked her to work then she would have [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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She was sick really so couldn't. She needed to get back home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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I see. Well, you didn't say she was only there for a little while, if she'd turned up sick I would have sent her home right away in a cab, with $20 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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If I could I would have. We're not loaded here. [ Reply | More
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^^^cab for her is not cheap. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:08 AM Flag
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I don't think that she should have given the full amount, I never give babysitter money when she can't show up. It's not the same as a nanny. I think $20 was nice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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the babysitter did show up [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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But she didn't babysit. She would have called to cancel, but didn't have phone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:37 AM Flag
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well she came rather than not showing up, which shows a lot of dedication IMO. I would have given her a bit more than a token $20 but that's me [ Reply | More
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[ - ] Almost all my friends have 3 kids and talk about how they wish they'd appreciated having only one. It all seemed so hard with one until they had 2 and 3. Well, my older two are visiting Grandma and I'm home with only one child and it SUCKS! She misses her siblings and expects me to entertain her to the extent that they do. I can't even get one tiny bathroom cleaned. I can only type here b/c she's using my body as a jungle gym at the moment. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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I was an only and loved it, my parents were not always focused on me because they WAH, but i learned how to play by myself. Your dc isn't used to that [ Reply | More
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she actually should be as her older siblings are school aged and gone during the school year. she's already spoiled by the summer schedule. sept. should be interesting. : ) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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Having my 2 is easier than just 1 was in lots of ways. I could imagine the same for a few more. [ Reply | More
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[ - ] i am about 40-50 lbs overweight and thinking about lipo / tummy tuck. any pros/cons? how much would this cost if you had it done. did you keep the weight off? any tips welcome. tia 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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I am you but no doc will do it unless you drop some of the weight on your own. Also, stand back - lots of self righteous posters here will decry your efforts and tell you to put on sneakers and shut your mouth. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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I think you are supposed to be at your ideal weight before those procedures. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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I recommend medifast. DH has lost 30 lbs on it. Totally brainless. [ Reply | More
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even for lipo? i thought it done to lose the extra pounds [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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I think it's done to lose those pounds that just won't budge after trying diet and exercise - the "problem" areas that most of us have. Not for major weight loss. [ Reply | More
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My mother's plastic surgeon would not do her tummy tuck/lipo until she was within 10% of her goal weight (I think he based it on BMI and her body type). I think she lost about 10lbs from the procedures, she wouldn't tell me how much it cost, said it was ridiculously expensive but she really happy after - has not regained the weight. [ Reply | More
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Every time I see the phrase tummy tuck I get a visual of Kate's butt-in-front. [ Reply | More
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[ - ] When did your db say mama & dada to you and dh specifically? Our 8 month old babbles mamamamamamamma & dadadadadada but to anyone and everything (us, the cat, his toys, thin air etc). When do they say it was a calling? I'm so eager here! 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.10.08, 10:04 AM Flag
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our dd spoke very early (1st word at 7.5 m/o) but did not specifically call us by name until over 1 y/o [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:07 AM Flag
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first word, really? What was it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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book. followed by ball and other "buh" related words, then hot, and so on from there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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^^ she had over 75 words at 15 m/o (we were at gm's house so she counted them) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:30 AM Flag
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very normal, just trying out all those consonants [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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first word very early (6mo) -- bottle -- followed closely by mama, dada, our nanny's name, and up (really, uppy). really verbal kid, though. not usual at all. [ Reply | More
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[ - ] any good place to get a strapless bra quickly on 34th and 5th street stores??? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:01 AM Flag
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macys and victoria secret [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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vs straplesses are pretty good [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:03 AM Flag
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not if you're an "off" size - I'm a 32C and they don't make any in my size [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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if you can't find it at vs or macys then find it online. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:06 AM Flag
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walk up a block and you're at macy's. [ Reply | More
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Macy's [ Reply | More
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op: thank you!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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there's also a Gap on the south corner of 34th/6th, across from Victoria's Secret. downstairs they have Gap Body. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:06 AM Flag
[ - ] Thought you would all be talking about my now-settled divorce from that narcissist. 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:00 AM Flag
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we were thinking about you, but didn't dare ask. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:01 AM Flag
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I'm good, but busy in my counting-house. 18 Hamptons properties to manage, you know. [ Reply | More
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but you're always a woman to me. [ Reply | More
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I missed this one, what was it about? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:03 AM Flag
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I just loved how he caved since tomorrow was going to start the testimony of 2 detectives who had video surveilance (sp?) that the court agreed to show. He's a scumbag [ Reply | More
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Yes, but I was really looking forward to that. [ Reply | More
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What is the settlement? Did you get what you wanted? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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The kids and everything else except for $2.1 mil. And publicly rubbed his face in it all. He will always and forever be the "interactive sex" guy now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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It was really all covered when the news first broke in 2006. Rehashing it did not serve anyone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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Except that he challenged our pre-nup. What was a girl to do? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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np: hes a scumbag and you deserve the best, all things happen for a reason , he will be really unhappy from now on.and that teenager will always be known as a whore [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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np: I can't imagine he thought he was going to get the kids - your lawyer gets the child psychologist's report before you go to court (SIL has been through this). I'm guessing he thought she would cave on the money issues to avoid all this being public. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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His lawyer pretty much admitted on Larry King that he didn't even want the kids. It was about money. I called his bluff. Now I can go marry another loser. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:19 AM Flag
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Well, that's a given - you have terrible taste in men. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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You say that he will always and forever be the "interactive sex" guy now, but most people will forget all about this when the next sex scandal comes along. They'll say, "What was that guy's name who married Christie Brinkley?" Look at Elliot Spitzer. People are barely talking about him now. They've moved on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 03:07 PM Flag
[ - ] It's time. 9 yr old ds needs braces. Any recommendations for an orthodontist, preferably on the UWS of Manhattan? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.10.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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That seems so young...before their jaw has finished growing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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Dentist said they start them younger and they wear them longer. Say smaller mouth = teeth have less far to move = less painful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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sure, thats what the dentists say: longer braces = another year of tuition. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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also more compliant at a younger age. dd got hers at that age. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:28 AM Flag
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Iris Vardy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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www.vardyorthodontics.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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My father who is dentist says orthodontia at young age is a bad idea because the teeth move when jaw expands in adolescence. So you will redo or have poor outcome as adult. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 05:09 PM Flag
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I got mine at that age; what a waste of $$, comfort and time. Wait. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 05:47 PM Flag
[ - ] It seems like the current generation of parents parent more intentionally than we were raised. I mean, my mom didn't moniter my tv watching. Is Hannah Montana or whatever is popular now really that much worse that the reruns of Gilligan's Island, Gidget, or Brady Bunch that I watched? And are all these alternative schools really turning out better kids than the traditional circle time, nap time, lunch time? Are we, as parents really making a difference or just stressing ourselves and our kids out? 58 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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I completely agree.... sometimes you just have to leave your kids alone to see what they can do. Build a trust with them and they will respect you back. I'm new to UrbanBaby though, what does "DS" or "DD" stand for? [ Reply | More
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when i was growing up, we had a zillion channels and would sneak off to the neighbors to watch all-day madonna marathons on mtv. most of us turned out ok! [ Reply | More
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I think this entire board is pretty ignorant if they think most modern parents try at all. I'm 15 and my parents and the majority of my friends parents don't care at all what we do and it's been this way since we were very little. Maybe this generation tries harder then the last but that would make the last generation very skilled parents because modern parents are falling VERY short of how their parents raised them. In my opinion i believe this is because parents these days are to relaxed with their children and are way to lenient on punishing their children. I know if I was hit every time I was watching something or doing something that I wasn't supposed to I wouldn't keep doing it. Keep this in mind next time you all think you try so hard and are such good parents. [ Reply | More
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[ - ] Arrrghh! What's going on? I was just getting success w/weaning the night feed. For the last 3 nights, my 8 mo has woken at 2am and screamed, wailed and generally gone bonkers until i nursed him. Has anyone experienced this? I tried having dh go in, I hold him, He holds him, we let cry ...everything. Could it be teething? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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kids go through phases and spurts. not everything is linear. you'll get there. [ Reply | More
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np: ITA. My 2nd was just like this. Her sleep patterns during the first 14-15 mos of her life were wacky. Finally at 17 mos, she sleeps through the night very nicely. It just took time. [ Reply | More
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oh man, promise? I feel like a piece of crinkly tin foil today. I'm so on edge and tired. I feel like every time we make progress, we take a step back. I suppose this is parenting, though, no? Sigh...... [ Reply | More
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promise. i remember feeling that every little regression, tic, delay, etc. was the end-all of progress and growth. you'll zig and zag your way yet! [ Reply | More
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[ - ] anyone seen the Horse exhibit at AMNH? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:54 AM Flag
[ - ] i am loving SparkPeople. What a thorough and helpful site! Anyone else using this? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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[ - ] How come I can't log onto Youbemom? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.10.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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have you registered and you try to log on and in refreshes but you just end up back with the same log in page? [ Reply | More
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No, I can't get on at all. I type in the URL and it's not found. [ Reply | More
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[ - ] my in laws are ruining my life. i ( we) are smothered by them. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Does you dh (assuming op is dw) feel the same? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:54 AM Flag
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yes but not to the degree I feel it. Probably b/c its his parents and he used to their intrusive behavior and neediness. i have gotten to the point where seeing them makes me sick. i feel horrible for saying and feeling it but its true. [ Reply | More
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Can you limit the time you have to spend with them? [ Reply | More
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we do limit it and we hear about it ALL the time. [ Reply | More
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Poor you. I'd start screening calls and let dh deal with them. [ Reply | More
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i screen all the time but mil calls ME all the time to see the kids. i cant avoid her for anything. [ Reply | More
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I'm in the same boat - and they're moving to the area so they can see us more. I don't know what I'm going to do. [ Reply | More
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oh..please run like hell. if you can do anyhting to stop this , i would. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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No kidding - I wish I could. My dh, however, is still like a child with them, where they can do no wrong, and I just see a train wreck in the making. His parents are the only thing we really disagree about, which is lucky, I guess - but with they're living here, that's going to become more frequent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:04 AM Flag
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same here. agree on all else. try to keep open communicatin with him and say things with tact. hope it works out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:16 AM Flag
[ - ] can anyone recommend a physical therapist in midtown for shin splints? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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Lisa Sattler 212-681-8601 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:52 AM Flag
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you need a pt for shin splints? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:55 AM Flag
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ice and gentle stretching. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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tried that. taking nsaids, icing, resting, no help. using the bike and precor at the gym. need to learn how to stretch better,etc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:59 AM Flag
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try a slow, gentle walk. it may just take a few days. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:00 AM Flag
[ - ] are the fountains at the amnh stroller accessible? are they part of the museum or part of theodore roosevelt park? thanks 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.10.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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you can carry them up 2 flights without going into the museum. Or, you can pay to go in the museum and get there w/o the stairs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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They're accessible to the public w/o paying entry fee to museum. You have to walk up the steps [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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There is a way to get to them from inside the museum/planetarium. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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Part of the museum. Yes, you can get up there using an elevator that's just inside the museum. The entrance for the elevator is on COlumbus around 79th (you'll see a work of art made out of metal by the entrance). Tell the security guard you just want to take the elevator up to the fountains. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:50 AM Flag
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^^^ you don't have to pay [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:52 AM Flag
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thank you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:53 AM Flag
[ - ] 5 yo DS is in swimming lessons and his current teacher just doesn't seem to like him. It's very weird, I watched him during the last session and he was awesome with the kids, but he is more serious this time and really seems to have it out for DS. There are 4 kids in the class and they take turns getting one on one attention. Yesterday DS said "my turn!" after the other 3 kids had gone and he said "I'm the teacher, don't you forget that." and skipped him. Skipped him again because he said DS wasn't staying on the stairs (none of the kids were on the stairs). He has one week of classes left with this guy. Would you say something? I feel weird being like "you skipped my kid!" but we are paying for him to learn to swim. I will definitely make sure he doesn't get this instructor again. WWYD? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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He sounds like an idiot! Is there upper mgmt you can complain to? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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I could try, it's a community pool, seems to be mostly run by college kids. I thought it would be better to talk to him first, but I'm totally not confrontational at all and I agree, he is an idiot and I don't want to end up in a screaming match with him in front of the kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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Since there's only 1 week left it might not be worth it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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That's what I was leaning towards. Thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:51 AM Flag
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You are taking the easy way out. Pull him aside and say, "It seems to me like you and Johnnie just never clicked but I have to look out for my kid. Yada yada yada." Don't make it personal and universally this guy. (Even though it is. "Johnnie" is 5.) But you have to get over your own baggage and look out for your kid. Consider this practice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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good lord. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:03 AM Flag
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Sometimes adults don't like your child. It happens. I has happened to us. It's always a two way street. As hard as that is to hear. I think with one more lesson, you just be quiet and then a week or so after, bring it up to your child - just as you are walking down the street - say, so what did you think of your swimming teacher? Child will probably want to please you and say I liked him. But you will know he's fibbing. Then say, I thought it was odd that time he skipped you when it was your turn - see if a conversation comes, if it doesn't let it go - if it does just teach a life lesson - that sometimes people don't act right - even adults and you never know what is going on in their life at that moment to make them do that - but its often best to remember its about them and not you and always try to be nice to everyone. Done. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:53 AM Flag
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You are totally right. I'm not taking this personally at all, I just feel bad for DS. I asked him if he likes his teacher and he said yes but then asked if he would get his first teacher back for the next session, so I know he notices the difference. I think I'm just going to let it slide (to the horror of DH who would likely turn it into a punching match if he could ever manage to get home in time to be there... sigh) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:59 AM Flag
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That's funny, in our house its me who usually wants to slap the person silly and dh has the calmer head. But - the most important thing is taking care of dc's insides, helping dc cope with assholes (there will always be one) and teaching a life lesson if you can sneak it in there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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np: I have to disagree. I think a person who is teaching shouldn't be allowed to treat one less than the others. If they do take out their bitchiness on one dc that's not a good teacher or adult. The teacher needs to deal with it an dbe the adult. He's acting like a small dc snipping at your ds for speaking out on his turn, ect. I wouldn't want my dc to have someone like that. Just because he can swim and is certified to teach doesn't make him a teacher. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:04 AM Flag
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she could shoot him [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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op: how about a tazer? that would probably really sting in the water... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:07 AM Flag
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I would ask ds how he likes the class and teacher. If he says something about being skipped or anything else, I would talk to the teacher. [ Reply | More
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