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[ - ] when is it a good time to introduce dc to a boyfriend? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.28.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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all depends on your feelings towards the relationship [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:46 PM Flag
[ - ] taking a 5-6hr car trip with our 10mo (who is active but not crawling yet). Best time to leave? I'm voting late in the day so db will just fall asleep, dh wants to get there asap that day.... 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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Sleeping baby is best. Sorry, DH, but you will be glad not to be driving with a squalling baby in the car. If he insists on day driving, YOU drive and he entertains the baby. You'll night drive from then on, I promise. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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We never had any trouble. Would leave around 9am, DB would take nap at around 11am, then we'd stop for lunch and then we'd get there by 3. He had some toys, we'd play music. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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really? you give me hope. I was thinking it could be possible if we stopped for a bit in the middle to get his yayas out a bit [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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It depends on the baby, obviously. We just gave him a bottle if he got a little fussy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:17 PM Flag
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honestly, leave early -- dh is right. if you drive late at night db will be well rested but you will be exhausted the next day. in our experience kids adapt -- and you can make stops. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:19 PM Flag
[ - ] Three kids, three schools next year. preschool, K and 4th grade, so no one can get themselves to school. No bus. Anyone BTDT? Any advice? 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.28.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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burbs! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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Most preschools have differents hours than elementary schools (e.g., 9-2, vs. 8:30 to 3:00), so that should be OK. Regarding the K and 4th graders the question is why are they in diff. schools and is one much better than the other?? In theory you can handle 1 kid and DH/nanny the other [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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I think I responded on your other post (I had 2 in 2 different schools plus a baby). I'm a sahm and had 2 part time nannies/sitters so I basically had coverage from 8 am til 6/7 pm. The baby stayed home in the morning with the nanny while I took 1st grader and preschooler to school (preschooler was about 5-10 mins late to school every day all year, but the first half hour was free time). I had from about 10-1 free to run errands, appointments, gym, very pt job etc). Then I'd relieve sitter 1 and take baby from her. Sitter 2 usually picked up preschooler and I'd take baby with me to pick up gradeschooler. I don't see how you can do it unless you hire help (unless you and dh have extremely flexible schedules)...my dh could never help with it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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ITA that preschool will have different hours. And some elementary schools allow you to drop off early. Picking up might be the big problem. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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I have 3 dc and elem, middle and high school next year - you just figure it out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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apples and oranges..the middle and high schoolers fetch for themselves...her kids are much younger [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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just saying that with 3 kids it's always something - you figure it out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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so how did you do the 3 pick ups in 3 places when they were all in preschool/elem? By MS and HS they can go alone [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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I did 7:30 middle school drop off followed by 8:05 elem drop off (we waited 10 min there until time to go in) back home until 9:00 preschool drop off [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:17 PM Flag
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in the morning, one takes one, other takes other with preschooler. Preschool goes to older sibs school first to drop off sib then goes on to his school. Then K and 4th grader will have to do afterschool on alternating days [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:18 PM Flag
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OP: thanks. I'm pretty sure it will work out. 4th grader is at zoned school, K at NEST. DH and I can split these drop offs in the am and preschooler is in an afternoon class. The pick up is a bit worrisome -- three schools, within 15 minutes of each other and they are not close. I'm most worried about juggling three different sets of parents/friends/activities/ volunteering/ playdates/ field trips/ etc. I guess it's part of what we signed on for with 3 kids! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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I have a K and 4th grader at different schools and this year I tried to stagger their afterschool classes on so they were on different days. That helped alot. DH helps in the a.m. but I'm alone in the afternoon. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 06:47 AM Flag
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How did that happen with K and 4th grade? Why isn't DC #2 at school with #1? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 06:49 AM Flag
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^^Not flaming or anything--just curious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 06:50 AM Flag
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we moved to the city too late for #1 to get into G&T (she's qualified each year, but no available seats). #2 is going to NEST. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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Gotcha. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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what borough? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 10:37 AM Flag
[ - ] what is your 11.5 mo doing these days? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:53 PM Flag
[ - ] mystic, ct. worth a visit? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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Sure - we did it for a few days when ds was little. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:52 PM Flag
[ - ] Help...5mo has had stomach "bug" 5 days. Occasional vomiting but has had diarrhea the whole time. Have been giving pedialyte and some formula. Today tried rice cereal per pediatricians recommendation to try and bind. this afternoon threw everything up and feel like we can't get his stomach back on track. suggestions, recommendations? doc said it could take 2 weeks but i feel so bad for the little guy he is wiped. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.28.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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that seems like a long time for a 5 mo to be sick. does he have wet diapers? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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Get him on some baby probiotics. They are totally safe. Will restore the helpful bacteria in his intestinal tract. You can get them at Whole Foods. Jarrow's Formulas is a brand that has them for infants. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:40 PM Flag
[ - ] Is it awful to subject a cat to a flight with a stopover rather than a direct flight, because of a 80$ price difference? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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OP: Cat will be in the cabin of the airplane, fyi. East coast - West coast flight. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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what dif does it make? The cat won't know what's going on [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:44 PM Flag
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she gets stressed when traveling and this will make her journey slightly longer.....have to do it though due to relocation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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meh. I wouldn't worry about it. My point is I doubt it will be that much more stressful since a cat doesn't understand air travel. Save the $80 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:46 PM Flag
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OK. Thanks, maybe I am overthinking it. She won't have a litterbox, and I just feel bad making her "hold it" that much longer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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LOL! SHe won't hold it. You will just have to clean her up later. Can you get some kitty drugs so she will just sleep? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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Anyone? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:44 PM Flag
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For eighty bucks, I would gladly do a direct flight [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:54 PM Flag
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I should add I am on a very tight budget....relocating [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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For $80 I would do the direct flight. Just think: the cat might be totally freaking and throwing up. Not worth it. Don't go out to eat for the first month to make up for the $$. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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I had a three drive with mine, and felt horrible for putting her throught that. But I had a litter box set up in the back on the floor and when she had to go her she would meow and I'd put her in the box and she'd go! But it was a bitch getting her back in the crate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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yeah, I've driven with her but nothing longer than 5 hours or so. Feeling bad about subjecting her to this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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Well, just think, your not giving her away and they recover pretty quickly! The kitty wil be fine, don't worry. Go to the vet first and get some sedatives for her...or you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:08 PM Flag
[ - ] Repost: Is it worth getting the new Vibe from Phil n Teds vs. Keeping the old e3 sport double? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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what is this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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if the old stroller works fine, why would you get a new one? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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I thought you were talking about viborators! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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if you have one, i wouldnt get a new one. but if i were getting my first, I'd get the vibe [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:05 PM Flag
[ - ] Thought I was all done. Son did not make citywide but got good district placement (LL). However he is a summer boy and we had looked at a few schools last year and he loved one of them and was very disappointed when we told him that he was too young to start kindergarten there this year (we got "too young" feedback from PSD and were encouraged to try again). At the time we did not know how he would test on OLSAT so we told him he would go to zoned K and then would apply again. Now he keeps saying "I will go to LL for one year and then X" He is not discouraged even when I tell him that he would need to do K twice. He scored 98x3 on ERB this spring so would be a strong candidate at private (although definitely not a guarantee). Would you apply anyway just in case we don't like LL or just hope he forgets the whole darn thing? I am afraid that going back for a second interview this year will make it even harder for him if they don't choose him or we choose to stay public, but we could afford it if he got in... 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.28.08, 05:30 PM Flag
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if you really want him to go to private do it..if not don't bother. You may be pleasantly surprised and really like this new public school. he may love it too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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why are you letting your 5 yo call the shots? send him to the school you want him to go to. period. plus of course he'll love LL and will forget all about the private school by october. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:39 PM Flag
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I am not letting him call all the shots--I am pretty ambivalent myself. I also loved the private. But I feel that it would be that private alone or else stick with public. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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so you are in a great position - enjoy it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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np: I think you do not understand how much you are sharing your ambivalence and anxiety with your dc. He is way too informed about the process and your ambivalent decision making. You need to make him feel secure by taking a decision, and only discussing it again with him if you decide to make another decision. he will have a hard time settling in if you are all over the map about everything. go back and forth about this with your dh or therapist, not your 5 yo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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This was my exact reaction. Cant fathom having this conversation with my 5 yr old - soon-to-be-Kindergartner [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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she's a nut. the kid will suffer, if he isn't already [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:20 PM Flag
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you sound nuttier than a fruitcatke. haven't you figured out you're the parent yet? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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If you can afford private, do it. As you probably know from touring, there is a difference and I am amazed by the thoughtfulness and caring DC is receiving in private school. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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Who is the parent here???? Once your child has friends in his new school (and if you discourage him from thinking he actually gets to make such big decisions and not his parents) he'll move on. You are in for crazy big problems later on with this child if you don't assert yourself as the authority figure in this home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 07:35 PM Flag
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why not wait a couple years in public then have your dc reapply for a higher grade, like 3rd or 4th? The schools don't usually make children repeat then. My dc entered 6th a year young for one private, and is now entering a tt HS and he just turned 13 in March. Nobody is asking him to repeat. He is doing great. Got into Stuy too but we decided to stay in private (in this case xfer to tt). I don't think it is such a great idea for a very bright kid to repeat K just bc of his DOB. OTOH if he seems immature to you it could be a good idea to have him do K twice, especially if he does not mind the idea. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 08:35 PM Flag
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has he tested for this year yet? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 08:55 PM Flag
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I think it's a big mistake to include a 4 or 5 year old in on the school process - leads to stress and fights. Did YOU have a say in where you went to K? I highly doubt it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 07:21 AM Flag
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ITA. My 5 yo wants to ride the subway by himself. I don't let him do that any more than I let him decide where he's going to school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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You really want you smart kid to repeat K??? This summer b-day thing is wacky, no other part of the country has June kids in the grade below, except in Texas for football prospects. Also, of course you need to make the decision not him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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why did you even discuss with a 5yo that he did not get into a school? We just told our DS we were looking at schools to find the best one for him and then presented to him the school he was going to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:49 PM Flag
[ - ] If a young child, 4-5 yo, has a complete blood count, would high lead levels show up, or is that a specific test? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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hmmm I think a lead test is a diff. test. I have had CBC ordered and I've also head lead test ordered [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:29 PM Flag
[ - ] Has anyone installed solar panels on their property? Expensive? Effective? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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my parents have had them since the early 80s. They have effectively heated their home every winter since. (That is what they were for.) Some technological conversion needs to be done to have them run the electricity which they haven't been able to do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:07 PM Flag
[ - ] I hate when people tell me there is nothing wrong with my son & that the doctors are wrong when he has been evaluated by many different specialists & I know it is true. (autism, btw). It doesn't make me feel better- it makes me feel worse. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.28.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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so sorry you are going through this. I don't have experience with this but I have a friend whose ds has autism and I never knew. I couldn't tell there was anything wrong at all with him. Since Autism can be from one end of the spectrum to the other, unless you know, with some you can't tell (if that makes sense) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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You mean like a friend trying to make you feel "better"? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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np sometimes well meaning people say stupid things. You have to learn to let it go, but it can be hard to do [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:44 PM Flag
[ - ] What is a good rate for a occasional babysitter, maybe 6 hours a month, two kids? She lives in our building so no commute time. tia 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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$15 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:46 AM Flag
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I pay $15 for an occasional sitter who comes mostly at night (when kids are asleep). I pay $18 for a sitter who sometimes comes during the day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 07:48 AM Flag
[ - ] can anyone recommend any reasonably priced hotels? Preferably midtown, or anywhere on the West side? Anyone know anything about the Red Roof Inn in the 30's? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 04:37 PM Flag
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I was looking ast month and saw great rates at the Hudson Hotel. It's a beautiful, boutique hotel on 59th and 9th Ave. I think the rooms are super small, but beautiful. They have some chic restaurants and bars in there and it's fairly new, i want to say built in the last 7 or 8 years. Go to their site, i was quoted from $210-$249 a night. That was the lowest of anywhere around! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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My relatives stay at the Beacon on Broadway across from Fairway. The rooms are big and clean. Some of the rooms have a little kitchenette in them. It's not fancy but it works. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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Ditto this. Decent location, decent hotel, my parents have stayed there. Good neighborhood. Also try On the Avenue boutique hotel in the same area. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 08:55 PM Flag
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Check nymag.com, they have something like "hotels under $150" or something like that. We stayed at a nice, euro-style place when our heat was out-- less than $200 for a suite because we booked online. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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the Belleclaire on 78th & B'way is usually around $200/night. Some of the rooms are tiny, but its a good deal. Also try the Excelsior on 79th and Columbus. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:09 PM Flag
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Park Central [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:29 PM Flag
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try the hotel edison in the theater district. not fancy, but clean, nice enough. cute restaurant attached [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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there is a 5 points Sheraton and a Hampton Inn in Chelsea (W25th and W24 St respectively) Both pretty new (built within the past 4 years) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:39 PM Flag
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http://www.riversidetowerhotel.com/ 80th & Riverside [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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check out affinia.com. most of these hotels are reasonable and have kitchens or extra space. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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i was looking at nyc vacation rental listings on craigslist recently, as many people are listing studio and 1brs nightly/weekly there. I saw some adorable $130-$225 listings. Check it out. There's a particularly cute on on Houston &6th Ave. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 11:22 PM Flag
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There's also the Leo on W23St gallery district; it's very popular with visiting artists. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 11:25 PM Flag
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Hotwire is good for this sort of thing. I just did a quick search and pricing ranged from 142 to 212 per night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 04:19 AM Flag
[ - ] need to lose 8 lbs, diet ideas 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 04:15 PM Flag
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the usual...WW, Nutri System, Jenny Craig, 8 lbs will take no time like 5 or 6 weeks for real weight lose. Get a notebook and psych yourself up about what you will do when you lose 8lbs, what you will wear, and how fab you will look. Then go rent GI Jane and start excercising like a Nay Seal! Good Luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 04:19 PM Flag
[ - ] Most research indicates that class size reductions from 28 to 16 kids per class do NOT lead in academic improvement. Test scores have not improved since the 1960s despite dramatic reductions in class size across the country. We could cut school funding by 30% (fire all those lazy paras) and still keep academic performance the same 21 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.28.08, 04:13 PM Flag
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I will still prefer a smaller class size to a large one any day. When I was in school there were 32 kids per class and one teacher. It wasn't fun at all esp when many had to be reminded to behave, have things repeated over and over again, ect. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 04:17 PM Flag
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As a teacher, I can tell the difference. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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well, of course is more difficult for you...but if the end product is the same?? does it worth the extra-money to reduce class size so we can make your life a little lazier? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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np: Lazier? I see how my DS's teacher spends her time (1st grade class, 25 students). Just keeping that many kids facing the same direction and paying attention takes up a LOT of her time. Good kids too. But 6yos with lots of energy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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The end product is not the same is my point. What the students can actually accomplish is incredibly different as is what you can do with them. (I'm referring to the difference between 32 and 24 actually.) There are many things that are not quantifiable with those tests. I'd also like to see you fire the para for my student with spina bifida who has to be taken to the nurse 2-3 times a day by her to have his urine bag changed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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This responder has obviously never taught. A teacher's life is not lazy, whether she had 18 or 35 students. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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or: Yes, and as if the 1960s education system was a model system or that testing effectively measures the progress of most students. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:21 PM Flag
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The 1960s were "great" because children who weren't doing well academically dropped out or were chased out. The graduation rate was something like 50%. Now the system is expected to educate every single child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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National tests do NOT show any improvement in reading, math and science during 1965-2007...just a random walk. So all the extra money is wasted (spending per student in inflation adjusted $$ went up from 2,500 to 7,500) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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np. I think the previous poster's point was that the old scores were artificially high, so it's an unfair comparison. Not sure if I agree. The graduation rate is still miserably low, and the system still manages to push out perpetually failing dc. The Times ran an article about this a couple of months back. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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I think it's the extra helpers in the classroom keeping the achievement steady. If not for the extra hands, the achievement gap would be remarkably higher due to more developmental issues with kids - both clinical (ADHD) as well as worse parenting, kids just aren't disciplined and taught to sit still, be quiet in class when teacher is talking and to respect the authority of adults. Kids are taught at too young an age to be familiar with adults and not respectful. They also have no attention spans thanks to the world of video soundbites that they're exposed to too early and too often. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 07:31 PM Flag
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In the 1960's when I went to school there were 35 kids in my NYC public school class with one teacher and you could hear a pin drop. We wouldn't dare misbehave. Kids today don't have that self-awareness. They need to be told when they're not behaving. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 07:32 PM Flag
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np. Yeah, and kids today are wimps, too. Why, when I was a kid we had to walk 20 miles to school, uphill both ways through raging snow, blah blah blah blah blah blah. Whatever. Kids haven't changed much, if at all, since we were kids. And I highly doubt your rose-colored recollections of your kindergarten days. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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Kids have changed a lot. They're much bigger brats that talk back to their parents and don't have much respect. And my recollections were of upper elementary school grades, and I walked around the corner to school. Do your kids have actual chores to do in the house like laundry, taking out the garbage or vacuuming, that they don't get allowance for doing? Probably not. I am shocked at how many of my dc's peers have no responsibilities and are still so ungrateful and whiny. They misbehave in public and their parents don't do much of anything. It's pretty appalling how ill-mannered and rude children are - and then I hear parents bemoaning how miserable their little darlings are to them. Ha! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 02:37 PM Flag
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Joel Klein? You're on UB too?! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 08:06 PM Flag
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It's lazy para republican mom again! Why do you continue to post these asinine, provocative rants? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 09:36 PM Flag
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There have been dramatic reductions in class size? In what country? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 12:07 AM Flag
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the US of A. Did you grow up in this country. Class size in the 70s used to be 30+ everywhere [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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LOL, not in my K - try 15 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 02:48 PM Flag
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Actually, that's a skewed way of looking at the research. What research shows is that learning dramatically decreases once the student to teacher ratio is more than 1:1. Then it's pretty low across the board. Since classes can't be 1:1, obviously for non-academic reasons a smaller class is way better for a child's emotional growth, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 07:48 AM Flag
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Depends on what research you are looking at, plenty supports small class sizes and even small ability groups in math and reading. [ Reply | More
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