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[ - ] HELP! 10 month old ds has started waking up every morning at 5:45. He used to sleep until 7 - 7:30 every morning. anyone btdt? what do I do - go to him, CIO, hope it changes? Is this typical? TIA! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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my 7.5 mo started doing this too, although not as drastic. went from waking at 6:30 to 5:30, then 5, then 4:45. he got back on track for a few days, then again 5:30. I have no ide why. slept till 6 this morning, tho [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:33 AM Flag
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^^but 12.5 hours at a stretch is a SUPER long time, isnt it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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DD is a little older, but you can either dream feed late at night (if he's not too old - I forget) or just wake up and it will pass. My DD always woke up that early at that age. Some books said to let her CIO but I figured it wouldn't last forever and I would just get up and play with her. It didn't last forever and I am glad I didn't leave her to cry in the morning (night a different story!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:02 AM Flag
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the books say go in and try to soothe, give lovey or something, then go back out again. but that wouldnt work for my ds in a million years. Some of my friends give a bottle and put back down, but I dont know if you think thats a good idea. I dont really [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:04 AM Flag
[ - ] my best friends dh is really mean to me, always making comments. I know he doesn't like me, but how can i continue a friendship with her? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:31 AM Flag
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he likes you a little too much, more like it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:48 AM Flag
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he finds you threatening, because your friendship means so much to his wife that he wonders what you got that he ain't got. Don't let this jealous insecure twat drive you away [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:51 AM Flag
[ - ] Am TTC. Sex every day or every other day? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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TTC 06.30.08, 07:22 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone have a favorite sling/baby carrier? DB is almost 4 wks old and I need something light and easy -- tia 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.30.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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Depends on what hold you like. I loved the Ultimate Baby Wrap, also the maya wrap. A lot of people love the Hotsling. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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my ds would not tolerate any sling. tried the infantino, hotsling, and one or 2 others. He only liked the bjorn [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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my DB was the same. a sling is nicer for when they're tiny so def try that. but have bjorn on hand just in case, plus you'll need it when he gets older. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:50 AM Flag
[ - ] I am totally freaked out. I was at a house this weekend w/ a pool...db (2 3/4 yo) and I were playing in the front...he went into the house and to the backyard and I didn't even realize for about 5 minutes b/c I was chatting with someone...he was totally by himself by the pool...I just can't believe I even let that happen. I am having nightmares about it. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:21 AM Flag
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I understand how you feel. Try to think of it this way: Things happen for a reason and to teach you things. So now, believe me, you'll never let that happen again. And maybe that's the point of what happened. Just decide to learn from it and try to let go. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:46 AM Flag
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thank you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 10:04 AM Flag
[ - ] Im Moving to Baltimore and need a good OBGYN? Does anyone have a good recommendation 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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i love my GYN but he does not practice OB any more due to high malpractice insurance rates. you might want to check out Mercy Medical Center (which is in downtown Baltimore)- they have a great women's center. will you be living in baltimore city or the suburbs? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 09:23 AM Flag
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I will be living in Canton - Is Mercy a busy center? Im looking for an Ob that more personal - its my 1st pregnancy and I have heard finding a good dr is important. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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my son is 19 months old and he was my 1st pregnancy so i can related! Mercy is a fairly busy hospital but everyone I know that has had care there has been really pleased- they are definitely one of the smaller hospitals in the area. I used a midwife that I thought was just the greatest experience of my life but I know a lot of people are hesitant to go that route. I can recommend a couple of names if you are interested. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 06:22 PM Flag
[ - ] Obama is turning out to be so incredibly disappointing. 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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and you're surprised, why?.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:47 AM Flag
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I'm not. I didn't vote for him. But he's moving center right more than I had expected. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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he's a politician, not the messiah [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:47 AM Flag
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has someone told him this yet? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:48 AM Flag
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lol... REALLY [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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he'd just turn the other cheek if they did [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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or walk away across the water [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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he certainly raises the dead issues [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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and turns water into whine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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Wow. If you had made bumper stickers for the Hilary Campaign - you just may have won with that slogan. That's AWESOME. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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Less disappointing than 4 years of McCain though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:02 AM Flag
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absolutely. I'll still vote for him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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The people who tell me they are disappointed in him are, uniformly, people who were not impressed with him to begin with. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:19 AM Flag
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you're wrong [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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let me have an AY-MEN!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 10:24 AM Flag
[ - ] anyone here with a DH pot smoker? did he stop before getting pregnant and if not do you think it altered your dcs development? TIA 26 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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TTC 06.30.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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Not to worry. Apparently parental pot smoking has absolutely no ill effects on babies, even in utero. Read that it's the least dangerous vice one could indulge while pg, and even regular pot smoking would do no harm. Paternal pot smoking should be fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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omfg [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:35 AM Flag
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Why take a chance? They don't know everything about what affects an embryo. Tell DH to quit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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that is how you make your decisions? " [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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ITA. Neurotic much? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:33 AM Flag
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np: for something like a 9 mo prgnancy, why take any chances [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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If this was your reasoning for everything, you'd spend your pgcy like a veal calf in a pen. GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:36 AM Flag
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LOL veal calf in a pen [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:52 AM Flag
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np- not only are you a gross pothead skank but for you to come up with such a vile visual, you are a sick c*nt as well. GL to your offspring. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:36 AM Flag
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the father should quit after conception? and then start again at brith? -nnp [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:36 AM Flag
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sorry, ...decisions? " They don't know everything..." So tell DH to quit. I'm not a fan of pot smoking but this kind of logic floors me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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if paternal age can affect the risk for autism, it stands to reason that illegal drug use could also impact a DB. I am not talking about not drinking coffee, but drugs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:43 AM Flag
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By that logic anything could impact a db. You might as well suggest fathers-to-be limit their asparagus intake. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:06 AM Flag
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just curious - how could the male's pot smoking affect db's development? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:35 AM Flag
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Research shows that pot use can affect sperm count and function. I wouldn't worry about development of the baby. If he smokes daily, cutting back would be smart considering the health risks of smoke. But I wouldn't worry about occasional use or weekend partying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:50 AM Flag
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what does sperm "function" mean? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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motility. sperm get sort of lazy, just like to watch videos and eat Entenmann's. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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Entenmann's? Not Doritos? (That is a funny image. I'm picturing Woody Allen's sperm suit but with Cheech in one and Chong in another. Watching C-Span and arguing with the guest on Booknotes about what his book meant while picking the crumble from the top of the Devil's Food Cake donuts in that white box...) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:23 AM Flag
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doritos in the afternoon, entenmanns at night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:33 AM Flag
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basically this means that if there are any negative effects, it is going to be that it takes longer ttc, but should effect any baby that develops [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:42 AM Flag
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except his tail may not wag as much [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:45 AM Flag
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ol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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^^^lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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np: his dingle may not dangle [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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i smoked more than him. dd ahead on everything developmentally [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 09:53 AM Flag
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All things in moderation - I am a smoker and it hasn't affected any of my pregnancies and my kids are pretty fantastic [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:25 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone hear from ps 75 about dual language? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.30.08, 07:17 AM Flag
[ - ] Help! I need birthday party ideas for 5 yo. We're on the UWS. The place I wanted to do it (Museum of Natural History) can't do it on his bday and the next day is his best friend's birthday. I think it will be overkill for a large group of overlapping kids. All ideas much appreciated!!! 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.30.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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Chelsea Piers in the big gym....the kids will love and the paretns and watch from upstairs on the balcony [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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That's one I just investigated it. Which party? I thought the mini Ultimate challenge with the moon bouncer, potato sack races, relay races, etc. sounded fun. Have you done that one? He doesn't like rock climbing (I think he inherited his mom's fear of heights) and he's not into soccer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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honestly, I really like th eone on the big gym...gymnastics with the trampolenes, etc....never have done the "ultimate" one,,sounds like overkill....my kids have been attending parties there for 5 years and still look forward to them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:29 AM Flag
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Science Teacher Sarah on 28th St. is great for that age. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:29 AM Flag
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I've never heard of this but he likes science. Can you tell me a little bit more about the party? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:42 AM Flag
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It is a small space (although I think she can also do it at your apartment), but Sarah is wonderful and really entertains the kids without talking down to them at all and they do all sorts of science experiments, make goop, etc. Her website is: http://www.scienceteachersarah.com/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:46 AM Flag
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^^^I just looked at her brochure and if you want to go all out, the liquid nitrogen party would be great! DS did a special weekend class on it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:47 AM Flag
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do a tea party!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:43 AM Flag
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The best place on the UWS for a 5yo's party is River Run playground. Give the kids water balloons, and hand out buckets and shovels for a favor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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What if it rains or the party is for October? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:27 AM Flag
[ - ] Where can I rent a rug shampoo machine (UWS)? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.30.08, 07:01 AM Flag
[ - ] any tips to wean lovie for dc? 3yo got this blanket that he asks whenever he is taking milk or he is tired and ready for bed. it did save us a lot of time early on, but now i start to think that he got to drop this habit. what can i do? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.30.08, 07:00 AM Flag
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We haven't limited lovies for the kids (we did take the paci away from DS at age 2, but he kept his lovey) and it hasn't been a problem. You could say it's just for bed time & naptime--but really, they outgrow it on their own. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:01 AM Flag
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