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[ - ] My friend with a ds at PS11 says they are starting at 8:50-3:10 next year. Wish that was true for us... we need all the time we can get in the mornings... 61 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.29.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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wow, really? we're facing getting our dd to Nest by 8:20, and it's going to be a big adjustment for us all. Will have to leave the house around 7:30 at the latest. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:09 PM Flag
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OMG! You people kill me. Half of NYC is at work by 7 am every day, and you are worried about getting somewhere by 8:30? please! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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np: It is about getting the DC there. My DC goes to bed at 7:30p and doesn't wake up until 8am. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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ours too. we can't put him to bed any earlier, and he just is a sleeper. And we're going to have to schlep starting next year, probably leaving the house before he usually wakes up now. bummer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:47 PM Flag
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I just cannot believe you people sleep until 8-9 everyday. my morning is half over by then. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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not us, our kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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I wake up at 6 with the baby, my husband is out the door at 7. It's my sleepy 4yo that sleeps from 7:30-7:30. That's the sitch. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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go to bed earlier. most kids I know get up between 6 & 7. You guys are sooo lazy! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:47 PM Flag
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earliest I can see putting a 5yo to bed is 7pm. What time do you suggest? Do you understand this is a child who needs sleep, not a parent? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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do you understand that he'll grow up? most 5-6 yos only need 10-11 hours, not 12-13. by the end of the year, he will be waking with the chickens. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:54 PM Flag
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well, he's starting school in 3 months is over 5 years old and needs 12-13 hours. I don't see how that will change in 3 months. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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That's totally not true. Some people need more sleep than others. Heck, plenty of people function just fine on 6 hours of sleep, and I need 8 and ideally 9 to be in top shape. And I am pushing 40. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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you do know that people have different internal clocks? Some are wired to wake early and some are night owls. It does make them lazy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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meant does NOT [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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um, you wake dcs up to go to school. and they get used to it. good grief, the number of posters who let their dcs run their lives on this board is nuts! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 04:18 AM Flag
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who is at work by 7AM every day? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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who is at work at 7 am - nobody I know [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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Of course not. I used to work from 7AM and the subway commute that early was a breeze. An hour later it is a disaster. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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Ditto. We don't even wake up until close to 8AM most days. It's going to absolutely suck, [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:39 PM Flag
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it will be good for you to live like the rest of the world. all these SAHMs sleeping in with their toddlers....life is changin' very soon. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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nice assumption. I'm a WOHM, fwiw, with 9:30-6 hours. DS's preschool is 2 blocks from our house, so I can drop hiim on my way to work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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Weirdo! We're in the same boat -dh and I both work high power jobs, but we're close to them. Our whole house is also asleep at 8. And yep - Nest is going to be an adjustment for us too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:27 AM Flag
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high power jobs. *snort* [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:37 AM Flag
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Ok - maybe not high-powered - MD at a bank and partner at a law firm. We get by, *snort*. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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Yes, I know lots of MDs at banks who get into work at 10 am. Right. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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SAHM here & that's never been the case for us. DH is up and gone early, I'm usually up by 5:30 so I can get some things done before the kids are up. They generally sleep 7-7. No lazing around here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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aw, poor you. maybe you should have thought of that before following all the smug nest lemmings off a cliff. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:25 AM Flag
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Hey, look everyone! Its the NEST basher again. She has an awful lot of time on her hands..... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:33 AM Flag
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unlike you i guess. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:36 AM Flag
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Thats right. Unlike me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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yeah, because you're never here. not wasting your time AT ALL on the schools board. nuh-uh. not you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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Finally, you are so right. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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Don't pay attention to the troll. You and your child are going to be so happy at Nest next year. Such a great community of parents and children. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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That was us a year ago. We moved bed time earlier over the summer and it wound up not being a big deal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:22 PM Flag
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Is that a system-wide change? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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OP: No, I think just 11. It has to do with their early morning intervention classes. The school chose to do it. I wish it were our school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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Wow... kind of like when I grew up and got to school at 9:00. Sounds good to me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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Except if you have a job that you must be at by 9. Do they have early morning drop off option? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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Yes they do. From 7am or something like that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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We too will have an early morning bus pick up: 7:15 am! I guess we will all adjust. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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That surprises me - it's a much shorter day than our 8:20 - 3:10. but our school uses the extra "enrichment time" that the DOE mandated for all the kids not just some of them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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how do they pay the extra $$? PTA? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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it was mandated and paid for by the DOE - most schools just use it for a few kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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So schools who don't have the extended day as posted above (6hrs and 50 minutes) are just passing on the extra bucks from the DOE? That seems criminal (or somehow incorrect). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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np--Some schools use extended time (either before or after school) only for the kids who need extra help. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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This is correct, and PS11 uses it for those kids in need to have focused classes, rather than more gen ed classes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:08 AM Flag
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Which is definitely a wise choice, as not all kids need the extended day by a long shot. Especially in the early grades. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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Our school does it because they figure all the kids are worthy of enrichment [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:18 PM Flag
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I hear you. These ppl here asking who sis running the family (the parents or the kids) seem to have kids that are spunky in the morning. If you have to deal with a grumpy kid early in the morning you will start hating the morning routine very quickly. And it is not like you can just say "if you don't hurry now you are staying home!". It's not preschool anymore. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:42 AM Flag
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I have twins and one has woken up a full hour earlier than the other since the day they were born. Clearly they are each just hardwired differently. Unfortunately the late riser doesn't wake up till 8 am so we are in for a rough Fall! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:27 AM Flag
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MY dc is grumpy in the morning. She has to be at school by 8:20. We wake her up at 6:30, carry her to the couch, put on a cartoon and don't even talking to her until 7 pm. Then at 7 we start with breakfast and getting her dressed and then give her more time to chill out on the couch. If we didn't give her the extra chill time in the morning she would be a wreck in the morning at school. So if you have a kid that is grumpy in the morning and hard to wake up, give them more time in the morning instead of less. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:36 AM Flag
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no, you actually take them to school. that's the way it's always worked. for us and our parents and their parents. why does this generation have to bend over backwards to make sure little precious is happy and smiley all the time? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:39 AM Flag
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What I am saying is that if they are grumpy in the morning, wake them even earlier than what you need. They just need more time to wake up. You don't wake them up and then bring them directly to school like the poster above is suggesting. What an A-hole to say that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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that's actually not what you said at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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A-hole. I know what I said. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 09:21 AM Flag
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apparently not, potty mouth. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 10:36 AM Flag
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I'm rubber you're glue. What ever you say bounces off me and sticks to you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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That's absurd. If I wake up my kids in the morning, it's a disaster. Much better to let them wake up naturally. If you toy with the bedtime routine you will find a way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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What if they don't naturally wake up within the time frame needed to get them dressed, fed and off to school? Are you going to let them sleep in and just get a late pass on those days that they didn't wake up in time? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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The couple times it happened, it was because we were out late the night before. We just took a cab to school and dc ate cereal bar on the way. Not ideal, but not a big deal two or three times a year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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You see not only do I need DC to be on schedule for himself, I need him to be on schedule for me. I am a working mom and I don't think my manager would understand that I was late that day because I was afraid to wake my precious child up early. I think my child is learning life habits from me regarding the importance of punctuality. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:56 PM Flag
[ - ] any orthodox jewish moms on? while we were out today we saw dozens of orthodox families -- all with 4, 5, 6, even 7 kids. how do you do it? (besides dressing all the kids alike) 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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I grew up Mormon, and lot of my cousins have 6, 7, 8 kids (or more). They are extremely organized, and the older ones help the younger ones a lot. And they have big houses and yards so the kids can just run around and play at home a lot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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I see the older kids helping the younger ones, but still. The ones who can afford it must have f/t help. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:27 PM Flag
[ - ] What goes in the crib? I was told the matress with a fitted sheet... and the baby that's it. My mom is telling me that I need bumpers and all that crap because she she's it in all the mags. I told her it was just a money making thing. What's the story? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.29.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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no bumpers anymore - suffocation/strangle danger [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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totally a money making thing, and it is a bit sick if you think about it. They are marketing stuff that is proven to increase chance of death without any real benefit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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FWIW- my be snuggles into the bumpers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:26 PM Flag
[ - ] 3 mo only naps on own for 45 minutes. I could literally set a timer to her, I know it has to do with entering a lighter sleep cycle. Waht can i do to help her nap longer? I just don't think it is enpugh sleep for her. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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Nothing - my dd is a horrible napper, but ultimately gets about 12 hours of sleep - my ped said low end of normal and I have stopped stressing about it - very happy baby [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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same here - my 6mo ds goes about 11-12 hrs/night, but then less than 2 hes during the day (in small cat naps). just the way he's clock is [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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my now 8 yo never napped longer than about 45 minutes at a time. she survived, and so did I. #2 would take marathon naps, so it really is different kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 06:00 PM Flag
[ - ] Would you go to NC/SC/FL (beaches) or the Caribbean the 2nd part of August? Or is that taking a big risk? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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Good question... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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We went to the Bahamas mid-August 2 years ago and wound up cutting our stay short by a few days (I think we went from 8 nights to 5 or something) b/c a hurricane was coming. It ultimately didn't -- just a crap shoot, I guess. It was lovely up until then. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 10:40 AM Flag
[ - ] where can i find bpa free plates, cups & serving utencils for 1yo b'day gift? i'd like it to be cute 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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This website has great BPA free feeding accessories: http://www.organicallyhatched.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.22.08, 08:39 PM Flag
[ - ] is the dw on who has the dh who slept with the nanny? I have a great divorce attorney.. I just finished my divorce.. he is wonderful.. he is one of the best, down to earth, brilliant, and has a demeanor that works very well with other lawyers and the courts. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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not that dw, but you want to give him a shout out anyway? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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Ira Garr. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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it certainly seems that way! np. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:04 PM Flag
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my divorce attorney was a nightmare. He never returned calls and when he did he spent half the time asking me all about my job...while the clock was ticking! I spent $3000.00 on an uncontested Divorce, and a million typo's and wrong dates in the paperwork! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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say his name now so no one else does the same mistake [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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I have a good divorce attorney.... In NY and Connecticut, Ed Winder. edwinder-esq@sbcglobal.net. He does divorce and insurance, he comes highly rec'd from a friend from high school and has fair rates and I think 25 years of experience with both. $1,500 for uncontested. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.11, 04:05 PM Flag
[ - ] Do braxton hicks signal pending labor? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:03 PM Flag
[ - ] Is this normal? 33 weeks prgnant and I feel like every muscle in my groin has been pulled. I am even walking funny because of it, anyone have this, I go to the DR tomorrow anyway,but figured I'd ask. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.29.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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every muscle in your groin IS being pulled! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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OP: I guess, but I figured it would feel that way much later, like at 38 weeks...so it's normal? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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I had that. It's normal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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had it with db#2. def. normal but ask ob to be sure [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:30 PM Flag
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Haven't experienced that yet. I'm 33 wks too, congrats. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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thanks, same to you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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totally normal and really annoying to deal with. taking a warm bath with epsom salt (not too hot -- i actually took water temp to make sure it stayed below 100). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 07:28 PM Flag
[ - ] Did anyone read the No Babies article in NYT today? What do you think about that? In a way, I wish NYC was losing population bec it's so expensive to live here and bec of schools. I can't believe South Korea's birth rate is only 1.1 dc per couple. Lowest in the world. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.29.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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I thought China had a 1 child policy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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They do, but people still hvae more than 1 and pay the fine, I guess. Either that, or they were just studying countries w/o policies like that and still have low birth rates. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 04:50 PM Flag
[ - ] My dh was watching tv and starting to get things ready for dinner...nothing urgent. I had been playing games with the kids for about an hour and we were starting our last game. I asked him if he wanted to play and he said no. I asked him again..kind of teasingly and he said no again. Then I told the kids to ask him and he got really mad and said that was inappropriate. I was just trying to get us all to play 1 game. Was I out of line? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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i would be annoyed especially if i was getting dinner ready [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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it was 6:45 and he was getting HIS dinner ready...kids already ate and we eat at about 8...like I said nothing urgent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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oh i see... not a big deal -he overreacted [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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annoying but her overreacted [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 04:47 PM Flag
[ - ] What is the average cost of a vacation for you? Really want to do something this summer, but feel that it costs so much these days. And we don't really do luxury vacations either. We're at 140K HHI, so that could explain it. 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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We own a summer place but we rent it out at $5k a week so for two weeks plus entertainment (I assume you don't count food because you'd be buying it anyway) I'd say about 13-15k [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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you spend 15k on a two week vacation??? Where do you go? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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As I said we own our summer place (Nantucket) but our tenants pay $5k a week so what with gas and entertainment and travel costs (ferry tickets) it could be $13-15k [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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Public or private? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.29.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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vacations have gotten SO out of hand financially - read the old "love & money" article in the wsj.com - i think it was last summer about a family who asked their kids what they wanted to do and they ended up staying home, going to the park, etc and having a wonderful time for everyone. its not "relaxing" to overspend. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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We do a nice $6-7K vacation about once every 3 years. Other years, we fly home to visit family, or stay at family member's vacation homes. Try to wait till we have frequent flyer points to fly. $350K NYC multi kid family. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:09 PM Flag
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frequent flyer is a total rip off now [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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Usually about 4k for a week if we fly for a family of 3. Even with discount fares, and a cheapish place to stay (we tend to rent a condo rather than stay in a hotel), by the time you add rental car, food, etc., it adds up quickly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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We rent a house in Corolla, NC on the Outer Banks with friends. It ends up costing us about $2K for a week in beachfront house with private pool, food and travel included. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 07:13 PM Flag
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Big vacation ($5K or more) every other year or so. Less other years. 175 HHI, not NYC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 07:30 PM Flag
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We have a sane, sleeps 6 place in Cape May and rent it out for $13-1500. a week for some of the Summer. It's got it all: Gorgeous Historical Victorian town, amazing beaches and nature, loads of seaside family-oriented activities, a killer zoo not far away, some great restaurants and lots of peace and quiet when you want it. We actually have a few weeks available, so check out the link. If you've never been there, Cape May is a great discovery; You'll surely go back. http://www.simonecolina.com/quad/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 07:57 PM Flag
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you spam this all the time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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The Adirondacks are gorgeous and relatively affordable if you rent a house on a lake. We've gone there in the summer & find stuff on VRBO. As for what we spend, I can't even go there, too much. DH's family lives abroad (he's not from here) so we fly to Australian, etc. at Christmas time, peak season. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:14 AM Flag
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What is VRBO? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 10:05 AM Flag
[ - ] which health insurance should I pick? united healthcare or aetna? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 04:36 PM Flag
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I've heard united sucks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 04:45 PM Flag
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we have UHC and have had good experience [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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aetna [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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can someone break this tie? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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We had United, and then my employer switched to Aetna. UHC's service sucked, but there were a lot more doctor's on the network. Plus Aetna doesn't cover as much "well" care. I'd go back to UHC if I could. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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The specifics of coverage are determined by your employer's plan, not the ins co [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:52 AM Flag
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aetna. I have been with them for years. no problems so far and the if you have to submit a claim to get reimbursed for care (ie, out of network), the check comes in about 2 weeks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:22 AM Flag
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We have used Aetna for 10 yrs (2 different employers during that time period, so different Aetna plans), and overall it has been a good experience (and I hate, hate, hate health ins companies; the slightest irritation with them tends to send me into hysterics... I know, I know, I'm working on it). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:52 AM Flag
[ - ] Is TAG a school? If so,please fill me in on the details. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 06.29.08, 04:34 PM Flag
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doesn't TAG stand for talented and gifted programs? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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np: TAG is a citywide Gifted & Talented school. The rest of the Gifted & Talented schools are referred to as "G&T" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:24 PM Flag
[ - ] To parents of only children....I am stay-at-home mother to a three and a half year old boy/only child. He does go to nursery school four mornings a week. I try to run all my errands, clean the house, return phone calls during that time, but with the commute, I only get a few things done before having to pick up ds. My question is, being his only "playmate" while at home, I feel extremely guilty when I need to finish things up, like laundry, cleaning, getting dinner ready. How much time do other parents spend playing with their onlys? Am I being to harsh on myself. I worry he is lonely, I feel so guilty, but also hurried and stressed to get everything done. TIA 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.29.08, 04:33 PM Flag
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I'll be watching this because while I have 3 dcs my youngest is 7 and the older two are 21 and 25. I have the same concerns. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 04:45 PM Flag
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Hi. What has it been like raising your 7 year old? Did you also worry that he/she had to play alone too much while you got things done? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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you need to learn to find a balance and let some things go. spend time with your son, then encourage him to do something alone for a while, like playdoh or coloring at the table while you prepare dinner, or finish vaccuuming or whatever, then you let him help you for a while, then you stop and pay attention to him, etc. not everything needs to get done in one day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 04:45 PM Flag
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Thank you, that is good, solid advice. I do try to balance, find ways for ds to keep busy and I also involve him in cooking/cleaning when I can. Preschoolers love to be helpers! I just need to get past the guilt. I worry that ds is lonely without a sib, but make every attempt for us to socialize with close friends and other children. Thanks again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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i was an only, and i had a rampant imagination and as a mother I consider it part of my responsibility to let my kids get bored so they figure themselves out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:09 PM Flag
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