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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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[ - ] watching the track and field olympic trials and all these athletes look so young. man, I feel old and I'm not even that old. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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I feel old and fat. I'm the one eating cheezitsw [ Reply | More
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i feel fat too. 7wks pg and I'm already popping out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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one of the swimmers was 41! I have no excuse! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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dara torres. I used to be a swimmer, and she was an old swimmer when I competed (10-15 years ago)! she was in her first olympics before many of the current swimmer olympians were born. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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^^oh, and she has a 2yo dd! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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Remember when the Olympics was sonething special. I knew all the Gymnansts names and followed all the events, now I could care less! It's too bad! [ Reply | More
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[ - ] gdamn these cheezits. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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yummm, especially the Cheddar Jack flavor! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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cripes, haven't even tried those. strictly original flavor (in the kung fu panda box. even sent away for the kung fu flyer for dc) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:58 PM Flag
[ - ] we are not handy people, so ikea is out, where else can we buy inexpensive furniture? we are moving into a house and don't want to overpopulate it since it's a rental. tia 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:54 PM Flag
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craigslist. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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you don't have to be handy to do ikea. it is idiot proof. I wouldn't go to one of their stores on a weekend, though. if you are going to buy ikea, take a tuesday off from work and go [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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op: we must be idiots, we bought a desk there once and it was ridiculous to put together and after every attempt the drawers still didn't go in easily. [ Reply | More
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hm. can you hire a college kid to help you assemble? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:08 PM Flag
[ - ] poll: kate spade - classy and stylish or conservative and suburban? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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I know nothing about handbags, but even I know that nobody cares about kate spade anymore. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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Now they look like Target bags to me, i used to love them...1998 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:54 PM Flag
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Used to LOVE (and I still have a few pieces, for old times sake). Don't wear her bags anymore -- but I do like some of the evening shoes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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agree, the shoes are a great secret [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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neither - embarassing is all [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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embarrassing - a bit harsh, no? why embarrassing? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:05 PM Flag
[ - ] How old are they? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:51 PM Flag
[ - ] HELP: Totally stuffy/head congestions and know this will turn into sinus infection... I never do the right thing in time - any suggestions to prevent? tia! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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^I know not as interesting as Lesbian Cheating Mom, but this site used to give nice sound advice to those in need!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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I got a neti pot and it helped my sinuses. and/or just try to keep them clear w/ a hot shower really blowing/clearing after [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:39 PM Flag
[ - ] newly single mother of 3.5 and 1.5 year old, end of a long somewhat demanding 3 day weekend, my son,(3.5) is being atrociously behaved, my daughter is running a temp, my son won't stop fighting and attacking her, won't pay any attention to me. I am so close to tears, have screamed at him... God help me 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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I'm so sorry. I think the 3.5 time must be the worst (see my post below about DD) Take some deep breaths and put them to bed and have a glass of wine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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i can't wait... my son just wants his dad [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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I read your post, dear oh dear.... sounds like my child, my 1.5 yr old is a feisty, raging lil' beast too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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OR again, I'm really sorry. Can he call his dad? Would that help maybe? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:54 PM Flag
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tried that, no answer, he's on a date, I think. Great [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:57 PM Flag
[ - ] is it true if your 5 year old dd is feeling anxiety you take her to a psych? really? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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no. I'm just neurotic [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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no I just give her some of my prozac [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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no, please don't rush such a young child off to a psych. Live life, you'll all survive and she will grow and change for the better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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My DS did and I thought about it, but didn't. We worked through it together and he's better now. But I expect it may recur and I wouldn't rule out seeing a child psych if I felt we couldn't handle it at home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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It depends on the level of anxiety. We had a huge family crisis when DD was 5 and she had a hard time and I started making calls to child psychs. In the end, we handled things on our own -- but I also felt that it was important to know when we were out of our league! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:54 PM Flag
[ - ] what do we think of kate spade these days. 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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DONE! I didn't even know her stuff was still around. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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where did her dd end up for preschool? reds or Pac? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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Neither...a different UES school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:54 PM Flag
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come on. a clue pls. wendy and jean? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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No and no! Keep guessing... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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alright then. Is it on 92nd street (closer to Mad) or 69th street? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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No...perhaps! :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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so you are saying 69th street? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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:) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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still love her look. but think she is overpriced [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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not "hot" anymore but reliable for very cute shoes. cute everything, actually. just not an "it" brand, for some reason. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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like an art director's version of j crew [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:57 PM Flag
[ - ] Got off waitlist on Thursday. Now have to decide if we should do 1/2 or full days 5 days a week. DD will be 4 in December. Any suggestions? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:47 PM Flag
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is this for the jcc. do full day, much better for the price, and the eating lunch togther for the kids is really great socialization. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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1/2 days for sure [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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half days, no question. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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1/2, definitely. [ Reply | More
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If you are going to public K in 2009, do a full day. If you plan to go private, do 1/2 day. My late fall b-day dd did full days M-F 9-2 last year and LOVED it! She is going to public K in fall. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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1/2 day if it's you watching kid the other 1/2, full day if nanny is the other option. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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I prefer 1/2 day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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OP: I am leaning towards 1/2 days, but I'm wondering what the reasons are for such an overwhelming response for 1/2 instead of full. b/t/w I will be home with her which is why I want to do 1/2 days...I want the time with her before she starts kindergarten. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:15 PM Flag
[ - ] pinot noir is good w/cheez its 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:47 PM Flag
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or just plain [ Reply | More
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Tackay! [ Reply | More
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tackay if you don't include the cheezits? [ Reply | More
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[ - ] How many kids were accepted into Anderson K this year? Do they accept kids at every grade? TIA 44 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.06.08, 05:47 PM Flag
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please go to their website. I cannot take another of these questions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:54 PM Flag
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They made offers to 54 kids. usually 25 in each class (2 classes in each grade). I think there are 4 new spots for 1st grade plus any attrition. They also accept kids for middle school. Not sure how many though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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np: [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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To answer the middle school question, it depends on how many kids decide to move somewhere else or stay put. I believe that they all reapply, but are pretty much a given in most cases. Some choose to change to experience a new peer group. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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Very few leave for middle school any more. There were 10 spots this year, so not a huge intake at all. used to be a lot more when MS was brand new. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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where did they go? any to privates? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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Delta, no privates. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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^^^for MS, a few are going private for HS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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how do delta and anderson compare for MS? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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Delta is a lot bigger, so has more class offerings, bigger social scene and all kids are brand new so allows new start socially for kids that want/need that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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I thought there were 6 new spots in First Grade. [ Reply | More
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or: there could be, I don;t know for sure. M y dc will start there in Sept, so I am a "new" parent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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me too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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or: DD or DS? I have a DD. Has there been any word from Marcie or Donna or PTA lately? i don;t think they have my correct email address (at least PTA people don;t- I didn;t ever get the Picnic or Cocktail party email from PTA). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:17 PM Flag
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DD also; nothing from them yet. Email them so that they have your new address. But you haven't missed anything. [ Reply | More
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or: Thanks. I need to go back through the paperwork and look for the PTA contact person and send an email. Do you happen to remember who sent the email? I got the original welcome email from Donna mentioning the picnic and cocktail party, but nothing more after that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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What do you think you will hear in July? School is out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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or: Well, they said that a class list would be coming soon so I would like to know about that if an email is sent. Also, I just want to stay in touch and tuned in for anything. I know that Anderson's PTA is VERY active and involved so there may be emails over the summer. Is that so wrong? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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is this a fake post? sure sounds like it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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lol! I agree. sounds like a bad production of a poorly written skit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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she is waiting for the class list to be able to claim the class parent spot. OP, don't fear, they'll be just as happy to have 8 of them. And PTA is not going to turn down any volunteers. Solicit some donations for the auction over the summer and they'll love you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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sorry, not buying it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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claim the class parent spot? you've got to be kidding me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:24 PM Flag
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OR here: This post WAS NOT FROM ME! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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correct. class goes from 25 to 28, plus any attrition obviously. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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I have lived here my entire life and until this year on this board I had NEVER heard of Anderson [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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Ditto, but then I attended an UES private. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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That says more about you than the school. Is it necessary for you to have heard of something in order for it to exist? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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It says nothing about me, it says volumes about the school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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which school communicates with the kids this time of the year? None that I know of. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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You know very well what her point is, you just want to try and pretend it is a great school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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what are you all talking about? for crying out loud, just stop it! [ Reply | More
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obviously you know exactly what she is talking about or you would not be saying stop it [ Reply | More
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I really don't know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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Then I apologize, really. Nevermind [ Reply | More
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^^^but it does seem that whenever someone asks about anderson, a fight breaks out, which is what I was referring to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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Anderson is a blah nothing special school with a reputation so singularly unimpressive among truly excellent schools that even natives have never heard of it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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oh, and people are scratching each others eyes out to get in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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people are foolish, are you new here? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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People scratched each others eyes out to get a birkin, was that worth it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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You mean RICH UES private types have never heard of it. Normal people have. [ Reply | More
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And how do you assume I am UES and RICH [ Reply | More
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Not Anderson's fault you are unaware. [ Reply | More
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455. and believe it or not, some of them weren't white! and there were none of those scummy divergent thinkers, because this year they used only scores, guaranteeing that every single dc admitted is brilliant!!! and won't be sullied by anyone who didn't score a 99 and is therefore a retard!!!!! [ Reply | More
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[ - ] seriously, do any of you socialize with the parents at your dc's school? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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some yes, not all the time [ Reply | More
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lol. if you could only see the parents at my ds' school. lol. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:49 PM Flag
[ - ] my great friend has a dd that is just not nice to my dd, and even when she is fine, my dd is just overwhelmed by her, i hate putting my dd in social situations with her and am constantly finding excuses for avoiding friends company - we share a lot of mutual friends and it is getting hard to do. she knows how i feel to some extent but I can't imagine she realizes just how bad it is for me and for my dd. what should i do? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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That sucks. Hopefully, her dd will calm down over time. Fwiw our 8.5 yo ds is so much more calm than he was even 2 yrs ago. Otherwise, unfortunately, it may lead to your friendship fizzling out. [ Reply | More
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can you avoid kid outings w/ your friend? have dd be "busy" and just hang out with her by yourself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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this means avoiding a lot of social events bc we share a ton of mutual friends. fwiw this kid has been like this for years, and it is no better. [ Reply | More
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what does she do to your dd? [ Reply | More
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[ - ] dd is five years old and for the past month or so has been eating her hair, i know this is a sign of anxiety...what do i do? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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Has she gone through anxious phases before? Is she more anxious in general than other kids? Any trigger you can think of. My oldest goes through very anxious periods. There's a book called What to Do When You Worry Too Much (aimed toward kids to be read w/ a parent) that helps him a lot. [ Reply | More
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yes starting new camp, going to kindergarten etc. am i right that hair sucking is a sign? tia [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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Seems like it--but I'm no expert. DS had a very rough patch in the middle of kinder. For him it manifested in complaining of feeling ill, having abnormally intense separation anxiety, and a blinking tic. We worked through that book and I spent a lot of time before bed just talking to him about his day and listening, trying to give him some strategies for dealing with his anxiety. Also not having too many activities and making sure he got enough sleep--all of that helped. [ Reply | More
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what were some strategies? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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I talked to him about my own experiences w/ anxiety--making sure to leave early so I could suss a new situation out. We would practice little dialogues (asking to use the bathroom was a big anxiety for him). During the day when he would start to worry I'd say "worry box" (to have him close the worry up in a mental box) then at night we would say "open the worry box" and talk about what was in it. Or I'd tell him the worries were trying to bully him & he needed to talk back to him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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My dd is 5 also. Can you find some quiet time for just the 2 of you and while you are focused on a shared task, like coloring, gently ask her what's up. [ Reply | More
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i have, she doesn't articulate anything. [ Reply | More
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ok, could it be that she's yanking your chain a little. I used to chew my hair when I was that age and it meant nothing other than me be silly [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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np and you are a good mother. The best I would have had to suggest to OP was to make appt w/psychologist. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:46 PM Flag
[ - ] what was the best birthday gift you ever gave your dh? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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four tickets to each of the 2007 world series games [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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wow...that is nice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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I feel silly now, my tool kit really can't compare. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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or: sorry, don't feel bad. OP asked, and i just had to say. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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I'm just kidding, that is an awesome gift, and he loved the tool kit! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:47 PM Flag
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Mets paraphanelia (in part b/c he always likes it -- and in part b/c I'm a Yankees fan and it's very "generous" of me to indulge him!) [ Reply | More
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He loves to cook - I gave him a chef's jacket with his name embroidered on it and a pair of chef's pants. [ Reply | More
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