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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 looking for a kid-friendly restaurant on the UWS (W. 70s or 80s) for an early dinner for a group of about 25. Any suggestions? TIA 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:13 AM Flag
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mama mexico [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:48 AM Flag
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where they walk around pouring tequila shots in people's mouths? yay, kid-friendly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 06:39 AM Flag
[ - ] "Brit" poster who says universal healthcare is a good thing: I have many relatives in England and Northern Ireland who have had to wait, sometimes months, to see a doctor, even if it was an urgent matter. One cousin has cancer and was on a 6 month wait list to see a doctor. He and all his family chipped in to have him be seen and treated privately because he couldn't afford to pay the whole tab himself -- very expensive. His cancer turned out to be aggressive and waiting the 6 months could have been deadly for him. How is this a better system?General Topics[ Reply | Stop Watching | Options ] 07.10.08, 06:45 AM [ Flag ] 25 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.10.08, 03:49 AM Flag
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Its a better system because there was a safety net waiting for him...he still had (and took) the option of seeing a private Dr. Anecdotes make for poor arguments but you actually succeeded in proving the benefits of a Universal System as he ended up being treated. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:25 AM Flag
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he was treated because he paid out of pocket. he could have been dead if he waited 6 months for treatment. in this country he would have been seen even if he had no coverage. medicaid would have picked up the tab. universal healthcare is worse, imho. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:30 AM Flag
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Medcaid are you serious? Why do you think the majority of people in the US declare bankruptcy - a miniscule percentage of Americans are covered by Medicaid. But again you prove the point as you agree that the only national system of healthcare availalke in the U.S. would have been a better system for him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:37 AM Flag
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he didn't end up being treated because of universal healthcare, he was treated in spite of universal healthcare. this example illustrates how it doesn't work. you need to work on your reasoning skills, dearie [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:38 AM Flag
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Medicaid is the ONLY system for of universal health care available in this country - and it is the one you advocate for situations such as your cousins. I am not interested in arguing your specific situation but you neglect to say that he was diagnosed with this cancer by seeing a Dr. - free of charge. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:44 AM Flag
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what you neglected to point out, however, is that he could have died knowing he had cancer that was not treated in a timely manner if he and his family didn't get the money necessary to see a doctor right away. if he wasn't able to get this money together he would not have survived. how is this better? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:48 AM Flag
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Again - I won't argue your story, who knows what the facts are. He was able to get help and he had a safety net. Something millions of Americans are amazingly deprived of. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:51 AM Flag
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it doesn't work, lady. there has to be a better plan than this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:54 AM Flag
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so when the facts are against you you avoid the issue? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:57 AM Flag
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np: No. What the poster is saying is, "I am not going to argue the best system for two populations according to the third hand report of the situation of one person in one of those populations." That is a pretty sound reply if you ask me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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diagnosis without treatment is useless. additionally, this "safety net" would have left him dead. safety nets with big holes, like diagnosis without treatment, are also useless. as an aside, did you graduate high school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:10 AM Flag
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np- you're losing this argument, and OR is making some great points. It's unsurprising that you're resorting to ad hominem attacks, but it doesn't make you seem very smart and it certainly doesn't help you prove your pt. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:46 AM Flag
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you are the or. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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i'm not saying our system is perfect, but i'd rather have the option of choosing my own doctors and not waiting 6 months or more for treatment. universal healthcare is not some panacea. please lady. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:40 AM Flag
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Fortunately we will have a universal system in place in this country. It is not a cure-all but it will be far better than the uneven and shockingly poor medical treatment available in this country. Moreover, the bulk of Americans are covered by HMOs in the U.S. which do not allow for doctor-selection. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:46 AM Flag
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do you have a crystal ball? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:53 AM Flag
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HMOs allow for doctor selection. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:57 AM Flag
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what a foolish thing to say. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:31 AM Flag
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and mean [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:53 AM Flag
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he didn't end up being treated because of universal healthcare, he was treated in spite of universal healthcare. this example illustrates how it doesn't work. you need to work on your reasoning skills, dearie. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:38 AM Flag
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I'm a Brit too and what you need to remember is that the NHS is not free. Everyone who pays National Insurance is paying towards it. The majority of times it works well and people do have the option for going private too. I have worked in NHS and done insurance work and those on the NHS get better care as they automatically get all the support services included in their care. I often read on here of parents worried that their kids aren't getting enough therapy or it's too expensive so the system here doesn't work perfectly either. There is far more medical intervention carried out over here because the insurance will pay and often it seems unecessary. Both systems have good and bad points but I love the feeling in the UK that if I get sick I don't have to worry about huge medical bills. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:55 AM Flag
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I think until you've experienced being without health insurance and yet no being poor enough for Medicaid (and I do mean POOR enough because if you work and make more than like $10K you are not eligible for Medicaid as an adult) you have no idea how badly off a percentage of the population here is. It is NOT true that here a patient without insurance coverage would have gotten diagnosed and had treatment. In fact, here, such a patient would not have seen a doctor for his symptoms at all because the vast majority of the poor and uninsured don't go to the doctor at all and even if fortuitously he was seen and diagnosed, cancer specialists do not exist in every small community, nor do they take on patients without health insurance. Cancer treatment is not "emergency medical care" for which no one can be denied (and for which you will be later billed). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 06:17 AM Flag
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^^^ Cancer treatment is not "emergency medical care" for which no one can be denied (and everyone will be later billed). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 06:19 AM Flag
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MD here: I have seen uninsured pts who were diagnosed with lung cancer on routine CXR in the ER. The hospital is only required to treat for emergency care, so the pt would be referred to a public clinic, where they may not be seen for weeks or months, and may not undergo care since they will have to pay out-of-pocket for the chemotherapy and other treatment. If they are lucky, they might qualify for emergency Medicaid, but they have become extremely stringent aboutthe requirements. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:05 AM Flag
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What happened to your cousin could have sucked. And I'm happy it turned out well but you realize that for this one horror story (with a happy ending) there are hundreds who can offer stories of Americans who had worse care, right? The newish Medicare Prescription plan not withstanding, many older people of modest means still have to chose between drugs and dinner. Tying medical access to ones job is a fluke left over from World War II. We need to evolve and separate the two. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:37 AM Flag
[ - ] For the last 2 1/2 yrs, I am awake from 2-5am. It's like I expect my 3yo dd to wake up. I can't fall back asleep! When my dd does wake up (40% off the time) and she crawls into our bed, I can immediately asleep. Should I be concerned? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.10.08, 12:13 AM Flag
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Sounds you have attachment issues. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:04 AM Flag
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Maybe co-sleeping would work for you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:46 PM Flag
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how many times have you posted this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:58 PM Flag
[ - ] just woke up with a headache on just the right side of my head, above the ear. isnt' a one sided headache supposed to be a bad sign? what should i do? preg, btw, but this isn't my typical "pregnancy headache." i have never felt something like this. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:06 PM Flag
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I get one sided, frontal, full head on headaches and mirgraines all the time. I'm pg too and take Excedrin without aspirin..it helps me. I start with one pill but if the headache is really bad I take 2 pills. My OB ok'd this. I have taken this medicine with all 3 pg. GL and feel better [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 03:41 AM Flag
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thanks. i was worried about a brain tumor, it seems more muscular this morning. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:42 AM Flag
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I would not worry about a brian tumor. that seems a bit extreme. drink a cup of coffee and take a nap. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:54 AM Flag
[ - ] wondering if anyone has any experience with midwife Susan Hass at Beth Israel? i've only had one appointment so far and am not sure if i feel good about choosing her as my midwife...... 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 09:43 PM Flag
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Susan delivered my dd in 06 and I loved her, although I think she's the type of person you either click with or don't like. I liked her so much I wanted another baby so I could see her at the prenatal visits and my 3 day baby blues were about not seeing her every week anymore. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:01 PM Flag
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she delivered my ds in 05 & i thought she was great. i agree w/ OR that either u click with her or don't [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:41 AM Flag
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thanks.... that's interesting. mostly i found her to be sarcastic and slightly aggressive. and she didn't ask me how i was doing or feeling..... sort of strange. i'm also worried about beth israel as well - i'm new to town and i have found almost entirely negative reviews of the hospital for labor and delivery. thoughts? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:18 AM Flag
[ - ] What form of birth control do you use? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 09:38 PM Flag
[ - ] ugh this site is so dead 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.09.08, 09:19 PM Flag
[ - ] do you ask your close friends about their HHI? if not, would you estimate that your close social circle matches you, economically? i am curious, because it seems that this is a taboo subject, yet i think it is worthwhile to discuss with friends. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 09:16 PM Flag
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Come on. You never talk about money with friends [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 09:19 PM Flag
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I would never ask anyone, even a very close friend. I also don't assume anything about anyone regarding HHI or ecomonic status. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 09:34 PM Flag
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no. None of my business what their HHI is. I think it's absurd to feel the need to know if your friends make the same, more or less than your family does. I base my friendships on the ppl not on their wallets. I think if someone cares about how much money you have or make, they are materialistic, immature and just not my type of person [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 03:43 AM Flag
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Are you kidding me? Nothing good can ever come out of discussing this with your friends. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:01 AM Flag
[ - ] anyone familiar with buyers remorse law? is there such a thing? signed a contract today to order a portrait of family and want to cancel. contract says once it goes into production it cannot be cancelled but surely 12 hours later it can if there is a law. anyone? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:52 PM Flag
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I'm not a lawyer but I think it varies by state and the service/product being purchased. I know I've seen 3 days in some places. Try google with the state you live in and buyers remorse [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:56 PM Flag
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I think withcustom work of thisnature you are out of luck [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:26 AM Flag
[ - ] Has anyone seen the American Girl movie yet? Did your kids like it? Ages? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:16 PM Flag
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Yes. It's very nice. Almost 7yo DDs (who brought their dolls to the movie) loved it. Even the dolls loved it, according to them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:20 PM Flag
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That is so cute. Thanks. I was thinking about taking DS--6. DD would like to go but she's only 2.5, so I think too little. But I think DS might like it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:21 PM Flag
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Your DD might sit through it. Not a lot of "action." it's mostly dialogue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:29 PM Flag
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Nothing "scary," right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:30 PM Flag
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Not really. There is a home foreclosure or two, but a 2yo wouldn't know that. There is a hobo village, but the hobos are the protagonists. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:36 PM Flag
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Great--thank you so much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:44 PM Flag
[ - ] Is the ERB simply the WPPSI–III (Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence ) for kids 3-7, then the WISC (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children) for kids 6-16? 28 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.09.08, 08:11 PM Flag
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:13 PM Flag
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thanks. this is what i thought but have always wondered why they don't just state that. And hunter just uses the Stanford Binet to be "different" I guess. And OLSAT - well that one I have no idea. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:16 PM Flag
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:18 PM Flag
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wonder why people don't just buy a copy of the WPPSI to review with their kids before the test? All I hear about is maze books, kumon, sequencing, build blocks, etc. But why not just buy the WPPSI? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:24 PM Flag
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I am assuming no one has the cajones to actually try to order it from the harcourt website. Although I bet the pricey consultants have figured out how to get it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:32 PM Flag
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I'm a psychiatrist and occasionally work with kids. I will have no trouble ordering it. I know many friends who have this kind of access also. It just never occured to me until now that the connection was so direct. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:38 PM Flag
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^Oh and the head of the Neuropsysch Testing at Mt Sinai just happens to have a daughter at Hunter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:38 PM Flag
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hunter is filled with kids of psychologists. MDs are rarely involved in neuropsych testing, and most wouldn't know what an IQ test even looks like. so if someone does, they are actually cheating [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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This surprises me. Psychiatrists are not trained to conduct psychological testing. Why would you be allowed to buy it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:45 PM Flag
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according to harcourt I am qualified to buy it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:50 PM Flag
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Well, then, I assume your training includes ethical guidelines, which indicate that you should not buy or use the test for purposes other than testing patients. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:53 PM Flag
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I would buy the test with the purpose of testing patients, yes. And apply my newfound knowledge toward educating my son. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:55 PM Flag
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Newfound? But if you received training at your residency, shouldn't you know the test already? You are either unethical, a liar, or both. And, by the way, if you do use the test to prep your son, it will be pretty apparent. Good night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:58 PM Flag
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A bit slow aren't you. I had some training in residency years ago. Thus, having test in hand would result in newfound knowledge of the intricacies of said test. I did not memorize those many years ago. Unethical, maybe? But if it helps dc get into a good school and have a stronger future, I can live with that transgression quite happily. Sleep well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 09:03 PM Flag
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LOL. Only do this if you can deal with your kid being counselled out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 09:24 PM Flag
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This is the massive missing point that everyone seems to be missing. If your kid isnt a 99 ERB kid, and is a 70 ERB kid, there are a lot of really good reasons why you shouldnt set them up to fail like this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 06:27 AM Flag
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There is nothing worse on this world than an unethical doctor. Hope you'll lose your license! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 06:07 AM Flag
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but psychiatrists do not administer the test. psychologists do. i call fake. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:46 PM Flag
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I second. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:47 PM Flag
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actually we have the option of getting training in neuropsych testing in residency (at least in ours we did) so I am qualified to administer the test. Also, the point is not what one actually does, it's what you need to say to buy the WPPSI. You are qualified by their standards and can state you intend to start testing as part of your practice, which would also be a true statment in my case. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:49 PM Flag
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and when you're done you should post the whole thing here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 09:30 PM Flag
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This seems a little risky for my taste. Your DC might totally out you during the test which could be bad and reflected in report. Better idea might be to figure out sub-topics and use your experience/training to create fun games, etc. to practice sujbect areas. Also - maybe your friend at Mt. Sinai would have some suggestions of things she/he did with DC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 09:14 PM Flag
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you can't without a psychology degree. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:32 PM Flag
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you have to submit your credentials to buy it from the publisher [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:36 PM Flag
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from what I know the test isn't the exact WPPSI but WPPSI and WISC in combination. They both supposedly make up the ERB together..but I could be wrong. I remember reading (many yrs back) that it isn't the wppsi alone so getting a hold of that test wasnt' going to help [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 03:50 AM Flag
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ERB stands for Educational Records Bureau, I think, the company that owns/manufactures the tests. They used to use a host of different tests from the company for school admissions (i.e. not every school wanted the same test), hence, using the name of the company. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:05 AM Flag
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There are tests for different age ranges also. ERB administers the CTPs (achievement tests used by many independent schools and also by Hunter to evaluate their teaching effectiveness)and the ISEEs (independent schools entrance exam) for middle and high school admissions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:06 AM Flag
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Here's the bigger question:Do the TT schools still use the results? The PR/SS or is the write up more important? I find that most of the kids from my PS did 98 or 99. And if you can 'gently' prep your dc for this, doesn't it make it obsolete? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:22 AM Flag
[ - ] my daughter is 10 months old and I have had this strange problem while trying to put her shoes on. her heel never reaches the bottom of the shoe for some reason. anyone having the same prob? is this normal? thought it was but now im realizing she might have a problem. almost as if the foot never makes a 90 degree angle with the rest of the leg...anyone knows anything about this? tia 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:11 PM Flag
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Why is she wearing shoes? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:11 PM Flag
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Agree. Stop the shoes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:13 PM Flag
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really? so this happens to everyone? she only has a pair of sandals and canvas shoes for colder weather/rainy days. she likes to stand a lot so when we are outside-which we are a lot- she needs something to protect her feet [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:14 PM Flag
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Get Robeez for outside if she needs it. She shouldn't be wearing hard soled shoes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:16 PM Flag
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sandals but they fall off. and sometimes other shoes if it is cool out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:13 PM Flag
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Just get her some Robeez if it's cold, but she really doesn't need shoes--and then you won't need to worry about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:14 PM Flag
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if she's not walking yet, her feet are probably flexed (toes pointed) so the heel rises up off the sole of the shoe [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:14 PM Flag
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yes!! that's it!!! so this is normal then? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:15 PM Flag
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sure, until she gets used to putting her heel down first while walking. she's young... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:16 PM Flag
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great!! phew. was getting worried [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:16 PM Flag
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if she's not walking, she doesn't need shoes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:14 PM Flag
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