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[ - ] am so sad. 5 yo dd started camp this wk and seemed to really like it. tonight she says she doesn't want to go back. she said it makes her nervous when bus gets there and they're waiting to find their groups. otherwise, she says she has friends in her group, she likes the activities, etc. it sounded like it was just the initial getting oriented and grouped. i sent her to camp this summer with a friend (who's in a different group but on same bus) b/c i want her to get used to bus since she'll be bused to K in the fall. any suggestions? i told her how i was nervous when i was young but then everything turned out okay. told her i understood. we talked about all the stuff she likes at camp, about how her group would miss her if she didn't go, etc. i'm so sad. please btdts (or anyone!) advice!! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 07.02.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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it doesn't seem that tragic to be so sad about this. your dd is adjusting-she will be fine. i would give her some suggestions on what to do if she feels nervous or lost -like getting to know other counselors who can point her in the right direction. it can also take time to find friends in own group. is there a way to talk with counselor and explain what your dd said to you about not returning? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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Camp mom here (am an assistant director at a day camp): the start of camp is an adjustment -- but it sounds as though DD is very much okay once the day gets going. Have you spoken to the Head Counselor (or whoever)? He/she may be able to brainstorm an AM routine to help DD feel comfortable. Can the bus counselor bring her inside/to her group? I'd call camp, let them know what is going on, and see what they suggest. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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tell her to try to not think about the groups and to focus on getting the most she can out of camp; don't project [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:14 PM Flag
[ - ] This site is so slow I finally went over to youbemom. I've got to say...its like the old UB...what do you estimate the % of users stayed her vs. went there? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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I've looked, but the format is so bad it makes me dizzy and doesn't move any faster, just more inane. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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is there a "search" function over there? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:07 PM Flag
[ - ] how do I tell our current sitter that we have decided to with an au pair without her flaking us in the next month? She wasn't the perfect sitter but she was nice and has hung in there with us, but we need more hours than she can offer us. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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Hard to know. If she finds a good job before the month is up, she almost has to take it, right? Maybe tell her you'll give her a month's severance if she sticks it out for the whole month...? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:28 PM Flag
[ - ] In the last 2 nights I have heard women on UB wanting to bring lawsuits over the most inane things. Are we so entitled that we cannot even hear the word "no"; be rejected or lose at something without threatening to bring down the wrath of God. Just craaaazy. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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I think I should sue you because you say I can't sue everyone else. I feel a significant amount of emotion distress from your judgmental attitude. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:25 PM Flag
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I liked the women who wanted to sue a private school for 'n'ot being clear enough in expressing their [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:12 PM Flag
[ - ] for a domestic flight, do I need to bring a birth certificate for dc? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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How old? Do they have their own seats? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:52 PM Flag
[ - ] A friend is asking me to go with her to a "fan event" or "meet and greet" or whatever it's called for a soap actor she loves. Is this silly for a couple of 40-something y.o. moms to do? I've never been one to go up to a public figure and say anything, frankly. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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what soap star? I'd do it just for laughs if it was someone I watched (and I am not a celebrity chaser at all!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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op: Michael Easton. I think he's cute, so I may be mortified, like the poster below said! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:50 PM Flag
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Sounds harmless to me. Indulge her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:19 PM Flag
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Is your friend's name Patty or Selma? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:20 PM Flag
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snort! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:20 PM Flag
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I'd be mortified, but that's me, it could be fun! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:33 PM Flag
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yeah, I thought I'd be mortified but another friend of mine who is in the entertainment bus. told me this sort of event is fine to go to and in fact, he would feel good being complimented by his fans or whatever sorts of positive reaction he will get. I'm still a bit apprehensive, though! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:56 PM Flag
[ - ] Has anyone gotten their haircut at Paul LaBreque. Need a recommendation for a good stylist and heard great things about the salon. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.02.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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we go to this place in nolita which I love. dh, dc's and I all get hair cut (and mine colored) at this place, tricia's. her dh also owns a wine store next door-very convenient. low key and she is very good. also sells clothes and kids' toys plus makes her own jewelry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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So the answer is no. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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to the first part, recommendation on the latter part. but I've been to big name salons and kind of feel like you spend a fortune-no one really gets my wavy thick hair. so you get home and are a mess. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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DH has. He loves it there (also gets shaves). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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You should try Xac Anthony Salon in Chelsea!! Amazing Cuts and colorists and they are very friendly and affordable! I go and I've sent my friends and they ALL love it and are very happy!!! www.xacanthony.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.12.08, 08:46 AM Flag
[ - ] any recommendations for a pack n play? first time mom to be here. tia. 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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They're all basically the same. Some have more attachments than others (bassinets, sun shade, etc.) Pick a color you like. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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should i get a portable one? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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they're all portable, aren't they? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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They're all portable. That's the "pack" in the pack n play. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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It doesnt matter. Dont get the one with the songs and lights. Just the basic one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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it depends on what you need. we have one at my moms and at my il's-no bells and whistles, just used for sleeping. got cheapest one. we have one at home we used with both our kids in our bedroom for first 4 mos-it was helpful to have the changing table attachment and bassinet feature-esp former so we didn't have to schlep to dc's room for changing acoutrements. but you can just get something basic and cheap [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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oh, and we never used songs, lights, mobile [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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If you want to spring for the extra $, this one looks fantastic and can be used for much older kids than a pack and play can. http://www.babybjorn.com/American/products/Mobility/BABYBJORN-Travel-Crib-Light/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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graco with a bassinet; you really don't need all the other options (changing table, mobile, etc) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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any suggestions off of the buy buy baby website? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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truly, it doesn't matter. pick the simplest one with the pattern you like best. We went with the jungle one, but that was 5 years ago. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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okay, I bored so I took a look. all of those look like overkill to me (changing table is unnecessary) of those choices, I'd go for the $59 one. I'd also check out babies R us or albees to see if they have more choices. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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^^I'm [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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fwiw, we bought a returned one with all the bells and whistles at a bru for $50. it was still in box. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:59 PM Flag
[ - ] How many letters does your (just turned) 3 year old identify easily? 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 07.02.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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none [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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OP - really? DD starting Montessori in fall and she has 4-5 letters, it's what we are working on now, wondering if she's going to be on even keel with others or if they'll be ahead. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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Are you kidding? She's 3. Let her be a kid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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Yeah that's what my gut was telling me but the crazy voice in back of my head didn't want her to feel like she was behind the others. We'll chill. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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How much does Montessori cost? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:10 PM Flag
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Wow, and I know I am going to get flamed for this, but my not yet 2 yo can id all the letters. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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Was going to say that my 18 mo knows about 3 or so, but none of her friends do... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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Mine dcs knew all their letters before 3 - but so what kids learn at different paces. Let your kid be a kid and don't start the pressure this early. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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I believe DD knew them all at 3. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 08:25 PM Flag
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will be 3 in a few months and can id about 3. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 04:25 AM Flag
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most of them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 04:36 AM Flag
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At 3, my dd knew very few and had no interest in learning. At 3.5, she knows them all (upper and lower), can spell simple words and loves to play spelling games. It's all about when they become interested. And honestly, I'm more concerned with her ability to play with kids than how many words she knows. But, the secret to getting them interested - Leapfrog Word Factory and World World (tv show). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 04:36 AM Flag
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My 2.5yo can identify and knows the sound for all his letters. Nothing more than watching that LeapFrog video a few times. If you are worried about it (and I don't think you ought to be), I highly recommend the videos. My 6yo had a speech disorder, and they were amazing in helping him form the proper mouth shapes for letter sounds. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 05:02 AM Flag
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go to starfall.com - my dd learned them at 21 mo from there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 05:24 AM Flag
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mine can read. she's a 99-to be. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 05:56 AM Flag
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Ugh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 05:57 AM Flag
[ - ] I'm trying to get pregnant - does anyone remember feeling menstrual cramps and it actually being that your pregnant -or is my period starting? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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I did. but I had a cheapy test, so tested anyway [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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my period was a day or two late (wasn't TTC) and I started getting quite severe menstrual cramps -- they lasted for 4 days, but I never started bleeding, and then they stopped. I figured I'd just skipped my period for the month, but a few days later I figured I should test and voila, pg with dd#2, now 18mo. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:47 PM Flag
[ - ] I'm trying to get pregnant - does anyone remember feeling menstrual cramps and it actually being that your pregnant -or is my period starting? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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period, sorry [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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I totally thought I was getting my period. It felt exactly the same for me! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:50 PM Flag
[ - ] A new low: I gave 4yo 1/2 a PB&J sandwich for dinner (plus some fruit). I so cannot cook, and 18mo doesn't let me do anything for more than a minute or two anyway these days. I suck. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.02.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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my 4.9 yo had pb&J tonight too, she loved it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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I think that's fine, I gave my DD Eggo waffles w/ syrup once! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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that's fine. You don't have to cook a hot meal every night. Hell, I can't even remember the last time I cooked dinner. So glad my dh likes to do it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:31 PM Flag
[ - ] I always pump after I feed and used to get out about 3 oz, now I get barely an ounce. 11 week old takes 6oz bottle but when I pump I can barely get out 4. What is going on? How do I increase? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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i personally don't know. i wound up doing formula occasionally. not the end of the world. he's now 6 mos and i do a few nursings a day and a few formula feedings. he's a happy, cute baby [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:40 PM Flag
[ - ] Are 3 year-olds supposed to learn how to be students when they go to pre-school or are they supposed to learn how to socialize? In other words is it bad if the pre-school philosophy doesn't push them at all? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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depends on how neurotic you are. Personally, I chose a preschool that focused on socialization and learning through fun activities. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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good luck finding a preschool that focuses on rote memorization and good manners [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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it's a business opportunity. guarantee G&T or TT private placement, and you'd make a fortune [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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Not even remotely. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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they're three... it really doesn't matter at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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Our DD's really smart (patting my back) at what age do they need to be challenged? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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ime, a good school will do a balance. kids learn to deal with one another, learn to solve problems, make friends and also learn about structure, learn fine motor skills, colors, letters, etc. pushing a dc at this age isn't the right thing to do but gentle encouraging is good-fine line though that can easily get crossed with neurotic families/psd. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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it's all about socialization at that age. how to line up, sit in a circle, share, eat w.other kids, stuff like that. they'll get pushed enough later and by you, but at 3 what they need most is to figure out how to be in a group. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:41 PM Flag
[ - ] I guess everyone is on the other site. so slow..... 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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what other sight...drooling! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:35 PM Flag
[ - ] dc ended the year reading "I" books. What books would you recommend we get for summer reading (dc reading to us, not the other way around). Thanks! 55 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.02.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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what types are I books. never heard what level my dc was reading. he reads much higher level books at home than the books he would bring home for homework. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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At our school, the children start on books that are "A" books, as they master them, they move to "B" books and so on. "I" is where you usually end up around the end of first grade. It's harder than a Biscuit Book - easier than a Magic Treehouse Book. Hard to describe. Just hoping some moms could give suggestions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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Amelia Bedilia is around L. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:20 AM Flag
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the st lukes school website has a pretty extensive list of reading and what grades-I think they do it in grade ranges so you get a sense for the dc's. the books are also pretty good too-and from authors I hadn't know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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Thanks. WWW.StLukes.org? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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not sure-google the school in nyc. it is somewhere on their website-here, I will look and try to find it. be right back [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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here it is: http://www.stlukeschool.org/page.cfm?p=44 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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I found the website, but it said I needed a password to access the reading list. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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I didn't-here is the one through grd 1 http://www.stlukeschool.org/uploaded/files/Library/Reading_List_Gr_JK-1.pdf [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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Thanks, I'm off to try it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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public libraries have a great reading list suggestions for all age groups [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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I went to not one, not two, but three libraires today and the people working were totally clueless. Totally. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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the one in soho and the one by tompkins sq park are great [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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Well, it sounds like you're a little clueless too. Do you know what leveling system your DC's school uses? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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Thank you for your helpful response. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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How do you expect people to help you when you're not really sure what you're asking for? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:22 PM Flag
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Look for the printed reading lists at the public library. Ignore the poster above--many of the assistants hired by libraries know nothing about books. You're lucky if you find a good children's librarian. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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susie in soho rocks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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agree, but the website has lists. alsoo, try bank street bookstore website [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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Thanks, I know and am ignoring. We used the main childrens library - and the librians there were excellent - but they (and most of the books) have been packed and shipped elsewhere, so we are at a loss. Was hoping there were other moms who had suggestions - I try the daytime crowd tomorrow. Thanks again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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you can order books through leo online and they will deliver to your home library. we do this all the time-very easy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:14 PM Flag
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We do this too, but you need to know which ones to order, which is why I was asking for suggestions [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:19 PM Flag
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I think they have their clueless summer hires now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:28 PM Flag
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Do you know what an "I" book is? Just curious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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yes, I explained above. It's a little more difficult than a Biscuit book, but not as hard as a Magic Treehouse book. Something in between the two. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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if you have a dd, the rainbow fairy books are pretty good. my dd and her friends LOVE them and can get through parts of them slowly-entering K [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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Scholastic's I books: http://shop.scholastic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?homeURL=custom&BreadCrumbName=&NewQuery=false&ProductType=&seeAllNavValue=&langId=-1&FeaturedShops=Guided+Reading+Level+I&ShopName=&InitialTotal=10269&unintentionalFilterParam=FeaturedShops%7C%7C%7C&query=&ThemeName=&RangeStart=0&ResultStart=1&Grade=&viewParam=CategoryDisplay&isAllResultsClicked=&CurrentPage=0&BreadCrumbLink=&Subject=&isNextClicked=false&SortSpec=score+desc+Title+asc&redirect=null&ProdRankForShop=16450&APP_ID=TS&Themes=&CurrFilter=FeaturedShops&catalogId=10002&storeId=10001&Price= [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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Thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:13 PM Flag
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Do a search for "BookMom" or "Book Mom"--you'll probably find some good suggestions there. She's the only one who knows what she's talking about and can give specifics. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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I would recommend a J book. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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The libraires do not categorize them this way, but it was a good idea [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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If Biscuit is too easy but MTH is too hard, how about books in the middle like Dr Seuss or Angelina Ballerina? I think chapter books might be too hard for dc. Stick to picture books with more difficult words. It can be tricky if dc wants more plot in the story. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:32 PM Flag
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dc wants more plot - picture books bore. It IS tricky. That's why I asked for suggestions. Captain Underpants isn't cutting it, someone suggested Black Lagoon Series, but no one has them (weirdest thing), Suess is too easy - we did all of them. Henry and Mudge so/so. Its not as easy as people seem to think it is. I'm kind of surprised. I thought UB would be full of moms who stocked up on summer reading books. But it doesn't seem like it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:41 PM Flag
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and its DS too, not DD. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:43 PM Flag
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np. Have you tried any of Cynthia Rylant's other early reader series? Poppleton or Mr. Putter & Tabby. I seem to recall Poppleton being a little easier than Henry & Mudge. Not sure about Mr. Putter & Tabby. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:39 AM Flag
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BookMom here: A few you might want to consider "Little Bear" books (Minerik), Young Cam Jansen series, Frog and Toad series and the Henry and Mudge series. Good Luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:42 PM Flag
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Thanks, frog and toad - done already, henry and mudge done for the most part - keep going. What do you think of Black Lagoon series? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:44 PM Flag
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a few other books to look for him: The Fire Cat, In a Dark Dark Room (story collection by Schwartz), Harry the Dog [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:48 PM Flag
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^^^and no reason not to try one Black Lagoon book and see how they work for him! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:51 PM Flag
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Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:51 PM Flag
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welcome.....tell me more about him and what he has enjoyed reading.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:56 PM Flag
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he just learned to read, he enjoys US reading to him - but finding books that compare to the rich lit we read for him is tough. He isn't buying this picture books stuff - but he has to go thru it to get better at reading on his own. KWIM? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 08:04 PM Flag
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Can I make a better suggestion than *any* of these books then (still Book Mom)? Have him read a pragraph to you from the books you are reading...dialogue is really good for this....I did this with my dds. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 08:06 PM Flag
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I'll try it. Thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 08:10 PM Flag
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^^^also Amelia Bedelia, [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:45 PM Flag
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we tried those, not dc's sense of humor. And without that... Keep em coming. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:48 PM Flag
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what has he really enjoyed? I may come up with a few more...... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:54 PM Flag
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he doesn't enjoy any of the books that are on his reading level. He enjoys being read to, Jungle Book, LWW, Caspian, Beowulf, Canterbury Tales (childrens version), Greek/Roman myths, currently journey to the center of the earth [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 08:08 PM Flag
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oh, and how can I forget HP! And lots of non fiction too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 08:12 PM Flag
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Bookmom: HP is great one for having ds read dialogue, etc. Have you read Eddie Eager, Dahl, and Nesbitt yet? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 08:15 PM Flag
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Dahl yes, us to him - Eddie Eager and Nesbitt no - not familiar with them. For us to read to him or to parnter read? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 08:18 PM Flag
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Nesbitt is classic, classic children's fictionand inspried both JK Rowling and Eager, who is now "classic" (These are to read to him). Start with Half Magic for Eager. Good ops in Eager for him to read [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 08:25 PM Flag
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np: Half-Magic is one of DS's favorites (started reading it to him when he was 4). Not sure of the authors, but also loves My Father's Dragon, Mary Poppins, The Enormous Egg, and The Phantom Tollbooth. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 08:31 PM Flag
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Part of learning to read involves developing fluency, so over the summer you can also have your child read books that come easy to him. Make sure your child understands that you will keep reading to him and that your reading to him is not tied to him learning to read. Learning to read can be a very arduous process (it was for my child) and does not give the enjoyment that comes from being read good books. Have you tried all the Arnold Lobel books? Mouse Tail and Mouse Soup are lovely. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 04:50 AM Flag
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^^^ Transitional reading is a hard time. I agree that the books are often not riveting. You also might look at some James Marshall books: Three by the Sea is an earlier reader. By the way, reading levels are fuzzy--to say a particular level doesn't really give enough information, as publishers differ in how they level books. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 05:19 AM Flag
[ - ] Wondering if all the stories of prep centers in queens and brooklyn are true. could explain a higher representation at the citywides. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.02.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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Who knows, but people in Manhattan were buying prep books. Still, the types to prep and to know about it and have resources to do it - will largely be the middle and upper middle class. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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maybe ambitious immigrants, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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It's true for Hunter High School and the specialized high school tests (Stuyvesant et al):http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C05E5D91E3CF933A25753C1A9679C8B63&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C05E5D91E3CF933A25753C1A9679C8B63&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:57 PM Flag
[ - ] my accupuncturist, who i'm seeing for fertility, says that spring/summer is way better to get pg and that in the fall/winter it will be much harder b/c the body isn't as fertile. is this a load of crap? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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yes -- there are not more babies born at any particular time of year (except maybe 9mos after a blackout ;-) ) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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I dont think that is true [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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Statistically, most babies are born in Sept. I found this out Sept. 19 when women were stacked up like cordwood in the halls of Lenox Hill waiting to give birth! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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Just try to get pregnant until you get pregnant [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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op: i am... but i can't go in to see her for a while due to my work schedule. maybe she's just trying to drum up business? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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both of my children were conceived in t he fall [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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I'm pg now with #3. Only #1 was conceived during the summer..the other 2 were conceived during early and late winter [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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All three of my babies were conceived in the winter months as well. Jan and Feb. In fact I TRIED to conceive earlier so I could have a summer baby and nada. I say you get new accupuncturist/fertility person. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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a load...I find a lot of holistic poeple have these myths that aren't backed up by anything. I'm not saying their holistic methods don't work, because I think accupunture and holistic medicine is great, but some off the things that they say make no sense. A woman's body is made to be fertile once a month...winter, spring, summer and fall! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:15 PM Flag
[ - ] renter question. we were tenants who just moved out of a house. the landlady lives in another state. she had a friend come to do a walkthrough in order to give us our deposit. there was some stuff in the garage of ours, which we told him we would haul out that day. he told the landlady that he didn't want to come back again to see that it was gone. the landlady now says we can't get our deposit until 7/20 when she is in town and can see that it is gone. do we have any legal recourse here for getting our deposit back sooner? we signed a lease w/ the deposit info in there. (i don't see why she can't just check w/ the new tenant that the stuff is gone either) TIA 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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I think you should have had your things out in time. Wait until 7/20 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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agree [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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op: thanks for sharing your opinion, but do we have any legal recourse? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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Like suing? Yeah, hire a lawyer and try to sue. Since you did not have yur belongings out of the place by the conclusion of your lease you will owe an additional months rent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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was your stuff out by the time your lease was up? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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it was out one day after, which we agreed to w/ the new tenant but didn't really cover w/ the landlady. she's a bit absentee. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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Is this your landlords fault? You didn't make the deadline. Game over. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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