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[ - ] wwyd? 2.4 yo bit me while we were waiting for the bus to school today. i wanted to give him a consequence right away, but we had to get to school. does it make any sense to give him a consequence after school? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.27.08, 10:18 AM Flag
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He won't understand. OK to talk to him about it, but the punishment is best around the time of incident. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:19 AM Flag
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probably not useful to give delayed consequence, but maybe have a talk with him after school that biting is not okay and next time there will be an immediate consequence (and tell him what it will be) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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It takes only but a moment to smack him in the face. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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okay this made me laugh [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:30 AM Flag
[ - ] We are looking for a pediatrician in NYC for our newborn (I am due this August) If you are very happy with your MD, we would greatly appreciate suggestions. Thank you in advance 100 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.27.08, 10:17 AM Flag
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Meeee too, congrats! Dr. Cohen - Tribeca Pediatrics [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:28 AM Flag
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I know lots of unhappy families who've left him [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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We're one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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Why? What happened? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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We're two. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.27.09, 03:46 PM Flag
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we're three, i tried to stick it out but every doctor and nurse practitioner i saw there just reaffirmed that this practice gives me no confidence whatsoever! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.26.11, 05:10 PM Flag
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Me four. When it was one office it was great, but now I have found it not to be a good if the child has any kind of issue. I do applaud them for trying though to make the insurance end very manageable. They do a very good job with that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.22.14, 08:26 PM Flag
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They almost killed my son. Very neglectful practice. The only families I know who are happy with them are ones who have never had a child get ill. You need a doctor who will know if something is wrong with your child not just say everything is fine no matter what. My neighbor jokes that every time Trib Ped. Says don't worry they run to the emergency room. I wish I had done that. Would have saved my son a terrible illness. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.03.10, 07:08 AM Flag
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omg DO NOT join this practice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 07:17 PM Flag
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ugh. The practice that encourages you to let your 4-week-old cry it out? UGH [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 07:18 PM Flag
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Really? They told me not to until 6 mos. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.03.08, 01:04 PM Flag
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Does Dr. Cohen take insurance? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 03:09 PM Flag
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Yes he takes insurance. I really like what he stands for. To each his own. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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you like that he stands for letting 3-week-olds CIO? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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Yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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Then you're as disgusting and neglectful as he is, with less excuse, because you actually have kids. I weep for your offspring, mommy fucking dearest. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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Go back to your bottle of gin, Ms. White Trash. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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LOL!!! Ditto that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 03:09 AM Flag
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They advocate CIO for 3 week old? That's inhumane! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.23.10, 12:13 PM Flag
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I go to Tribeca Pediatrics too and love them, esp Dr. Gold. The CIO stuff is total bs, btw. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.03.08, 01:05 PM Flag
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not BS, we see Dr. Gold - the whole practice advocates CIO starting at 2 months. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.31.10, 12:17 PM Flag
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hated them too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.03.08, 01:08 PM Flag
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Ok. We went to them and I will start with the positive -- Dr. Gold is great. However, our DS was born at 50% in weight and gradually progressed down to 3% by the end of his first year. I was pretty concerned, but they didn [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.27.09, 03:57 PM Flag
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didn't want to do anything about it (no testing, just told me he presents as normal). *Finally* at about a year they said they were going to be doing the bloodwork for anemia anyway, so why not test for celiac. After *5* vials of blood were drawn (ds's vein collapsed they took so much blood), either they or "the lab" lost the samples and I was told by an NP (very matter-of-factly) who wasn't even there that ds would have to come in again for testing b/c "there wasn't enough of a sample". I was pretty angry and asked to have the dr that performed the test to call me, only to be told that she was an NP and was just as capable of answering my questions as a dr. Long story less long, we ended up switching to Downtown Pediatrics and have never looked back. When ds came in the first day, she sent us up to NYU for bloodwork for celiac and gave us the name of a Pediatric GI dr (Levy) to go see. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.27.09, 04:05 PM Flag
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never looked back. They sent us up to NYU for bloodwork the first day they saw us and recommended a Pediatric GI dr (Levy) for us to see. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.27.09, 04:07 PM Flag
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Where do you live? We love West End Pediatrics on the UWS (they also have an office near Washington Park). Our ped is Suzanne Rosenfeld, but all the peds in the practice are great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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They don't accept insurance though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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I they do not take insurance, do you pay everything out of pocket? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 03:09 PM Flag
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I second that - love dr rosenbaum and esp dr brandeis but they are all rock stars [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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uh, rock stars? I know these people: they may be highly competent in a city with many who are so, you may even think they are best -- but hardly 'rock stars'. you are easy to impress clearly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.31.10, 07:32 PM Flag
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we live on 16th and first. I will give them a call. Thank you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 03:08 PM Flag
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Zullo, West 11th St. Pediatrics. Actually love everyone in the practice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.03.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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I second Zullo--great practice. And DD loves her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.03.10, 09:06 AM Flag
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i just changed from westside pediatrics. they were good but honestly it was ridiculous to spend thousands of dollars on vaccinations, sick visits and checkups when you can find someone who can take insurance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 04:33 PM Flag
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No out-of-plan coverage with your insurance? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.03.08, 03:48 PM Flag
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softness, rosenberg, and rosenfeld OR Stacey Tavel et al at West Care [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.03.08, 03:22 PM Flag
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np: We love them too: Adine Brandes is our doctor. With out-of-network benefits, we pay maybe $10 more per visit, and have been very happy, e.g. we had a potential problem crop up with our son, and they got us into the office of the top specialist in the area by that afternoon. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.27.11, 05:25 PM Flag
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Park Ave pediatrics Dr. Karyn Ginsberg [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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ita. She is wonderful. Some of the nurses/PA's who take questions over the phone could be more helpful. But Dr. Ginsberg is amazing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 04:14 PM Flag
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interesting. i didnt like dr. ginsberg at all. found her quite cold & insensitive to me, as a new mother. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.03.08, 12:58 PM Flag
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we love dr. Ginsberg too -- doesn't over-react and is very good at what she does. That said, she doesn't cater to new moms' paranoia or craziness [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.28.09, 07:31 AM Flag
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very good description - my OB had the same no-nonsense attitude toward pregnancy and pregnant women's paranoia/craziness that made people love or hate him [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.27.11, 05:14 PM Flag
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DITTO - amazing DR...very knowledgable and thorough..helped us when our DC had a strange virus which effectively froze 1/2 her face (at aeg 3) - my 2nd choice there is grunfeld but i dont like him as much [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.27.11, 05:12 PM Flag
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We go to the same practice and see Dr. Grunfeld. LOVE him. Had a great experience with Ginsberg too when db was sick and had to go to the hospital. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.23.10, 05:50 AM Flag
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suzanne rosenfeld or barney softness at west end pediatrics [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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Dr.Suzanne Loiselle in the Upper East Side, she great and you can definitely rely on her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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Love Loiselle, but she is dropping my insurance (Oxford) so I'm switching. Sad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.27.09, 02:09 PM Flag
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Our doctor too! Love her and her practice partner, Dr. Laura Popper. Both great and very down to earth. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.23.10, 11:47 AM Flag
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Continuum Center for Health & Healing, 646-935-2257--amazing docs, beautiful space, never a wait. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 07:18 PM Flag
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we LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! our pediatrician - Dr. Bruce Brovender - Global Pediatrics - UES - they take UHC [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 07:47 PM Flag
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Love my ped, West Care Peds, Columbus and 84th.. they take uhc... Dr Gati is such a sweet heart! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 03:13 PM Flag
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All 3 women there have EXCELLENT qualifications and reputations [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.03.08, 03:47 PM Flag
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how are they when it comes to vaccinations? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.28.09, 07:23 AM Flag
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np: I love dr. grant and dr. Hoffman. My girl crushes. Anyway, they will space vaccines I think but they will not support no vaccinations. Basing this on a question someone asked at one of those "meet the ped" nights - we vaccinated on schedule. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.22.14, 08:45 PM Flag
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DR. Natale [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 04:13 PM Flag
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only good if you have no clue and are willing to follow his strange ideas about everything about kids, not just medical [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 04:14 PM Flag
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we're with dr prezioso with pediatric associates. people here bash them, but i have been very comfortable with everyone in the practice. always get a call back, always can get an appt, always able to speak to a dr. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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We're with Dr. Erica Berg at Pediatriac Associates. We've been very comfortable with them too. They're pro-vaccination but don't preach about it. I have been extremely happy with Dr. Berg and others that we have seen. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.03.08, 01:05 PM Flag
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prezioso is awesome as are the other docs in the practice. can't say enough about the care we've gotten there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.03.08, 03:35 PM Flag
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Echo the rec of Dr. Prezioso... very no nonsense but we've had very happy having her look after our 3 DCs. She also looks after our DCs cousins and the DCs of several friends, all to consistently high praise. Our only issues are with the sub-optimal office staff and the wait times but I doubt that is a situation that one avoids anywhere. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.14.10, 11:18 AM Flag
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Dr. Marie Sanford [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.03.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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If you live on UES, Dr. Ogden-Wolgemuth. 80th Street and 3rd Avenue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.03.08, 01:07 PM Flag
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ditto, love the whole Cornell East practice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.27.11, 03:59 PM Flag
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where do you live- you will want walking distance. there are great peds all over town. I like mine - Stephen Schwartz - he is in NYU hospital on 31st st. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.03.08, 02:28 PM Flag
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Hi! I'm looking for a new ped for my 10 months old. Do you think Dr Schwartz as an old school Dr? Does he do exhaustive examinations so appointments are 1 hr or more long? My son has bronchiolitis and his current ped has been awful in terms of treatments and explanations. I would so much appreciate if you give me your opinion [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.14.10, 08:50 AM Flag
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NP: I also used to see Schwartz (until our insurance changed). He is DEFINITELY old-school. He is BIG on Anticipatory guidance (like your child turned 18 months, here are the things to expect in the next 6 months). I don't know about 1 hour appointments, but he has the longest appointments of anyone pediatrician I've seen. (They get paid sooo little for examinations from insurance companies- maybe $50 not including vaccines. It barely appears to pay for overhead in this city. Its no wonder they rush kids in and out). That being said, I didn't like the other docs in the practice too much. Also, waits are LONG- about 1 hour on average in the afternoons. I still thought it was worth it to see schwartz, and would have continued if not for the insurance problems. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.27.11, 01:40 PM Flag
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^^^ Sorry!!! The note above was about dr. Sol Zimmerman at Pediatric Associates!!! We also did see Stephen Schwartz at NYU briefly, which is why I confused the too. Sorry again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.27.11, 02:14 PM Flag
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totally agree, love mine premier pediactrics dr blanchard, but the best part is that they are walking distance to me since you'll be going there often and its a pain to lug everything everytime. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.23.10, 12:12 PM Flag
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dr jamie wells, 99 university pl (12st st, i think). love her. 212-777-0300 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.03.08, 03:23 PM Flag
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i love dr wells, love dr bourne her partner too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.03.08, 03:45 PM Flag
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Who's better, Bourne or Wells? I'm joining this practice and would like to choose one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.27.09, 02:10 PM Flag
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Be sure to choose one who has admitting privileges or, better yet, is on staff at Children's Hospital of NY (Columbia @165th St) Best of the best [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.03.08, 03:24 PM Flag
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Dr. Vickie Porges on North More in Tribeca. Downtown Pediatrics----I love her! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.03.08, 03:47 PM Flag
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well, i think she truly sucks! i dropped off the medical/immunization form for the private school for her to fill out and called her a week later and she still had not filled it out. i asked if she could do it for the next day for me to pick up and she refused. she said she never saw a form like the one i gave her - i gave her a piece of my mind and asked her again and then she said she would do it for the next day - when i picked it up, it was not the same one, but a different form she wanted to fill out. the school accepted it - thank god! she never would listen to anything when i took DD there, always liked to hear herself talk. i would advise to steer clear [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.27.09, 02:19 PM Flag
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thanks for posting to a post that is from june 2008. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.27.09, 02:24 PM Flag
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Ya'll are sure welcome! Sorry if you didn't like what I had to say! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.27.09, 02:34 PM Flag
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get over your grit eating self. could not care less what you had to say. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.27.09, 02:36 PM Flag
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you is just one of them uptight northerners with no sense of humor since that mule kicked ya! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.27.09, 02:43 PM Flag
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OR : I added something up above about Dr. Cohen because i want to change [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.27.09, 02:44 PM Flag
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^^^^ i had searched it and this is the last thing i found on him [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.27.09, 02:45 PM Flag
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Dr. Judith Goldstein, Global Pediatrics on UES. Takes UHC and we commute over from West Side to see her. Very solid practice with multiple doctors with Saturday/Sunday hours for sick kids. She is great and we really like her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.27.09, 02:40 PM Flag
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Dr. Goldstein is great. Really patient and knowledgeable, and our kids love her, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.09.10, 11:52 AM Flag
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Dr. Harold Raucher at carnegie hill pediatrics on the Upper east side. I adore him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.27.09, 03:12 PM Flag
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Dr. Cathy Ward, Metropolitan Pediatrics. Across from Fairway! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.27.09, 05:56 PM Flag
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Ditto, they are great there! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.28.09, 07:27 AM Flag
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She's not at Metropolitan any more, and they aren't across from Fairway any more. Ward started up a new practice (Big Apple Pediatrics). Sad, because she doesn't take our insurance, so we stayed at Metropolitan and are still happy there thus far without her. Metropolitan re-located to 87th and Broadway about a year ago. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.27.11, 11:36 AM Flag
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I suggest Dr. Edward Kulich from KidsHousecalls.com . He does house calls anytime. It was great, he did all my son's tests and treated him in my living room. My friend who has a newborn also uses him and she is really grateful to have found out about this service. Goodluck, enjoy your new baby :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.22.09, 08:34 AM Flag
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on UWS I love Dr Jackie Shafer but no insurance [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.22.09, 08:38 AM Flag
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OP Was due in Aug. I thing she may have found a ped by now!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.22.09, 08:39 AM Flag
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you need to go in your neighborhood - where do you live? You don't go to tribeca if you live on the UES [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.22.09, 10:18 AM Flag
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Dr. Meer at Manhattan Physicians Group at 91st and Broadway. He is the best with newborns. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.03.10, 09:14 AM Flag
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We're very happy with Soho Pediatrics. That said, there are loads of good doctors in the the city. Pick someone close to you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.23.10, 08:00 AM Flag
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We like Dr. Svensson at Weill Cornell Westside. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.23.10, 12:33 PM Flag
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ALL the doctors at Premier Pediatrics (212-598-0331). Price, Weinberger, Blanchard and Gallombardo. LOVE them. Once or twice I have ignored their advice, mainly on not giving bottles at night after 4-6 months (my daughter's weight was 5th % hellOOOO???). But they are very responsive, take their time, give excellent comprehensive care. Price is our primary. Blanchard in particular is just a supersweet person whom one feels will go the distance for you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.31.10, 11:50 AM Flag
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These guys are on 25th by Mad Sq Park by the way. I think it's very helpful to have a practice near your home for quick visits when they are little and you're a bit nervous, or later if you're working or whatever. Having to go across town can get real old - especially dealing with carseat, or subway/stroller, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.31.10, 11:54 AM Flag
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Dr. Kulich , all of our friends and neighbors use him now. Excellent pediatrician! He gives out his cell phone so we call him anytime we need him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.29.10, 11:40 AM Flag
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My first best advice. Look for peds within walking distance of your home. Then, ask for experiences on UB. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.26.11, 06:29 PM Flag
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you should go near your apt and you didn't say where you live. There is no reason to commute for a ped given all the great drs. in NYC. I'll tell you mine- stephen schwartz. he's old time and in NYU hospital on 33rd and 1st. Love him and he always gets on the phone with me and I never wait more than 10 min for an appt. Much better than the 34th st practice almost everyone goes too. It's a zoo. He's no nonsense, not big on meds and non judgmental. Love him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.27.11, 02:03 PM Flag
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UGH NOBODY REPLY - THIS POST IS FROM 2009. WHO PULLED THIS UP?????? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.27.11, 02:05 PM Flag
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lol sorry 2008 - god am I stupid [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.27.11, 02:06 PM Flag
[ - ] does anyone know of a good real estate agent in NYC? We are looking to buy in the downtown area. Thank you 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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we worked with Kristina Odjanik (sp?) from Corcoran; not sure if she covers downtown though (we were on UES); but we thought she was great [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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Suzanne Brose at Custom Brokers- [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 07:03 AM Flag
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Holly Parker, Douglas Elliman. the best. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 03:47 PM Flag
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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we've worked with richard orenstein (halstead) and elizabeth lagrua (sothebys). both were great. think elizabeth is in la though-i could be wrong [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:34 PM Flag
[ - ] What are the good schools in the village? I'm beginning my research on where to move and don't know where to start. Also, was there some sort of controversy with the west village schools this year and what was it? I have that in the back of my mind that I might have read a message regarding this topic. Thanks. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.27.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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The public schools are PS 3 and PS 41. Check insideschools.org for more info. This year, there was a lottery used to assign families to each rather than letting them choose, as was the case in the past. This was somewhat controversial. As for private schools, VCS, St. Luke's and LREI are all in the West Village. FYI in five years or so there will no doubt be a couple more public K-5 schools in the neighborhood. [ Reply | More
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if that were true, they would already be under construction. haven't heard of any specific plans for such [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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there is one for 2013-ny foundling hospital space on 6th avenue [ Reply | More
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near Old Navy? would that be zoned for the village? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 11:05 AM Flag
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yes, not sure zoning. and it is 2013. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 11:06 AM Flag
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public or private? we're starting City & Country in the fall. W. 13th st and 7th ave. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 11:05 AM Flag
[ - ] I would GREATLY appreciate suggestions for a good pediatrician for our newborn in NYC. I am giving birth at the end of August. Thank you so much 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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Where do you live? Ds's ped is Dr. Cara Berwald, on W. 77th [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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really like the doctors at Global Pediatrics, East 83rd and York. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:18 AM Flag
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Due in August too, congrats. Dr. Cohen - Tribeca Pediatrics. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:27 AM Flag
[ - ] I think my dh in on the verge of a nervous breakdown. He is suffereing from some delusional paranoia. Won't go to the dr. claims people at work are poisoning him. He's been to countless drs trying to prove he has arsenic - all negative. i'm losing my mind as he goes on panic attacks and calls me at work screaming. i can't take it anymore. Not good for our dd. HELP!!!!! 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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if you think he is a danger to himself or others, I believe you can have him committed. Sounds like he needs some serious help [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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sorry, he won't go to doctor, or he's been to countless doctors? anyway, yes, sounds like he's got a panic disorder and who knows what else -- needs help. Not sure how to make it happen though. I'm sorry, it must be v hard for you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:09 AM Flag
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I meant he won't go to a psychiatrist but he's been to other dr's. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:18 AM Flag
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tell him you will go with him.It this does not work... ultimatum. Ironically, he could be much helped if he did. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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You should go to a psychiatric expert yourself and ask them how to proceed [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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this sounds very serious to me. you need some help, and he probably needs to be hospitalized for at least a little while until he stabilizes. is he caring for dd? he sounds like he is at risk for suicide or possibly other violent acts [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:43 AM Flag
[ - ] wwyd? 2.4 yo bit me while we were waiting for the bus to school today. i wanted to give him a consequence right away, but we had to get to school. does it make any sense to give him a consequence after school? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:04 AM Flag
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no, imo it is too far removed. I would talk about how biting is not nice, and that he hurt you when he bit you [ Reply | More
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[ - ] Am I the only person who finds talk of the importance of having a peer group of 99s totally depressing for so many reasons. 94 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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I don't. I think it's really exciting to give dc the opportunity to work with a group of kids generally at the same level. Sorry! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:04 AM Flag
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Don't say you are sorry when you are not. It's undignified, at best. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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OK [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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Don't say undignified when you mean condescending. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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I too find it really exciting. But certainly wouldn't characterize it as opportunity. Just a unique opportunity that you wouldn't frankly have living in most areas of the country. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 11:15 AM Flag
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No I find it funny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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I think you have the right attitude: OP [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:09 AM Flag
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Acctually, I think it is good for the kid to be the smartest (or one of the smarted) in the class. With all smart kids, he will just be av. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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Not me. I'd prefer dc in a group where she has to make an effort if she wants to be one of the highest achievers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 11:19 AM Flag
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My kid is at a citywide. I think you can get distracted by what that means pretty easily. Within the group of kids in his class there are athletic kids, there are readers. There are puzzlers and there are inventors. They pretty much run the gamut of kids. But they all read at a fairly similar level and can enjoy class work as a group. If they were at extreme ranges, the more advanced kids would wind up waiting or entertaining themselves. That is not productive for them and teaches really bad habits. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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Schools have dealt with this forever, though. At my average public school in the suburbs, I was given harder books to read, etc. Was never bored, liked my friends. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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Same here, but while it was good for my self esteem, it was definitely not a great education and I developed bad habits, too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:28 AM Flag
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But I didn't develop bad habits; the teachers always found a way to challenge me. Maybe you just had bad teachers or maybe there are other factors in your bad habits? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:30 AM Flag
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Maybe - it was a mediocre public school. I think back to my group of bright friends and how they all just fizzled out. We weren't challenged, we could cram for tests 10 minutes before and get perfect scores, we were allowed to read in class whenever we wanted. But I find it hard to believe that there are many teachers out there skilled in individually serving the smartest kids in a large class - sounds ideal but doubtful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:34 AM Flag
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OR: Thank you. I felt like I was speaking in tongues. The worst part for me was that by HS I resisted the few teachers who would teach to me because I didn't want to do the work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:20 PM Flag
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really? God, I hated school. It was mind numbingly boring. My dad tells the story of my trig teacher complaining I got zeros for never having my homework done for class but I would do many of the problems at the board when we solved them. I apparently did the assignment while the teacher checked the rest of the class' work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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We're talking elementary school here, which is a bit different. And I'm guessing you didn't have teachers who knew how to teach to kids at all levels. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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That is a fair push back about age groups. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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where are you in life....why would you *not* do your homework? Is this supposed to show us that you are some how "smart"? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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NP: Why do you sound hostile? Many children have this experience. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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Yes. I was smart. But I was one of those kids who got Cs and Ds in class then scored 98s or 100s on my Regents exams. I got to college and flunked out. I worked for a few years went back and flunked out again. Eventually I finished school and I am happy with my life but I wish I had been pushed at some point. And today, I love the fact that my son is challenged. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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Most kids who fit this profile, not all, do so not because of a lack of challenge but because of being over praised. I do think kids need to be challenged and have no problem with G&T in theory, but have a problem with its execution in NYC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:58 PM Flag
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That's more than fair. We may have different disagreements but I too have issues with NYC's G&T. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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np. That wasn't my experience at all, and I didn't see that among my friends when I was growing up. No one was praising me excessively for being smart; the problem was definitely a lack of challenge. School was too easy; it was possible to put in next to zero effort and still get As and Bs. In 10th grade I switched to a private prep school and got a rude awakening. Suddenly I was in a uniformly bright peer group and the school's expectations were very high, so I had to learn how to study and budget my time if I wanted to do well - which I did! It was tough, but I knew so many people who went through a similar rude awakening when they got to college, and I think it was worse for them than it was for me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 08:01 PM Flag
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OR: If K at my zoned school was anything like pre-K, my kid was much better served being at NEST. I'm not suggesting that this is true for every kid, every teacher or every school. (It is pretty fair to say that a good number of the kids at NEST this past year were not 99s.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:32 AM Flag
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Or really good ones. I was in an elementary of mixed ability and I enjoyed helping other kids with their work. I can't remember a single negative experience associated with it. I don't think they even tested us until third grade and streaming didn't kick in until 6th. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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Me too! Well, sort of. I was in a place that took the g&t kids out to another school one time a week, then we were with everyone else the other 4 days. Honestly, I preferred the mixed classroom. I loved being with people who were different, and where it was not all purely academic competition. Fast forward 30 years, and I still have friends from the "gen ed" portion and have never spoken to another "gifted" person since. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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OP: It's one thing to be bored in trig, but we are talking about elementary school. They are so young. It seems a shame to me that people would discount other children on the basis of one test. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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Do you really think any body is discounting the kids who did not get 99s? (Well, let me rephrase that: Do you really think anybody other than a few anonymous posters on UB are discounting all kids who did not get 99s?) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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I think a few posters counts as anybody. I would hope that UB is not a representative sample, but it's a pretty depressing cross section. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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Cross section suggests that UB is reflective of the whole. I think your basic premise is the problem. This place is the intersection of Crazy Street and Fucked Up Avenue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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Yup. Because it's so narrow-minded, and pointless considering the statistical error margin in the test, and because it's just plain elitist, thoughtless, and depressing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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FWIW, I don't care that every student has a 99, but I am glad that every student is bright. It's basically the way to establish tracking in a society that otherwise abandoned tracking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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Yes, we know that your genius needs to be segregated from the rest of the 4-year-olds, who should be acknowledged as stupid and tracked for beauty school immediately. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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np: LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:34 AM Flag
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So it's better to teach to the mean? We all want the best for our children. FWIW, my 3 year old is clearly not as bright as his older sister, so we'll be figuring out the best environment for him a few years down the line and I hardly think it will involve beauty school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:37 AM Flag
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I'm not implying it would, at all. It was a sarcastic comment referring to another thread that said that "slow" kids should immediately be tracked into a vocational line. People here like to throw around the word "tracking" without really understanding how it works or the flaws in the system. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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Well said. There's also an unpleasant whiff of eugenics in it too, esp. since the testing is conducted at such a young age. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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Some "gifted kids" do just fine in a mainstream class. Some "gifted kids" do not, and do much better if they are educated among other kids like themselves. So the parents of "gifted" children should have choices available to them. It's not one size fits all. That is a separate issue as to whether the current system actually identifies "gifted" kids and if it does, whether the cut off is appropriate or the incremental differences in scores significant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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No, I agree completely. It's the reason we're going to our gen ed though we qualified for G&T. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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Us too! High five! And I'm SOOOOOO glad now, mainly because I would not want to be in a PA with many of the moms here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:30 AM Flag
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Again, I couldn't agree more. I'm sure there are fabulous parents at those schools, but most who post here are cringe-inducing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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I remember the super competitive moms from the suburb where I grew up, they really had a toxic effect on everything. I remember sensing it as early as third or fourth grade and wondering what was wrong with them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:40 AM Flag
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How many OLSAT 99 kids make Hunter cut of(98-99 SB). SB is MUCH harder test. So funny 99 OLSAT moms claiming their DCs are so smart?? I know many smart kids who made Hunter cut off did very poorly in OLSAT. 70s-90). My DC scored 95 OLSAT, 99 SB, 99 ERB. So stop this please! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:59 AM Flag
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The SB is a much harder test, and yet all of these kids you know aced the SB and bombed the OLSAT? Give me a break. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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Yep! take a poll if you want to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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But who's to say which one is easier and which one is more accurate? Or perhaps it measures different kinds of intelligences? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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I doubt very much the test which give 450 99s. Hunter round to end up with 280 Dcs(98-99). Our tester said recently OLSAT is a achivement test. not IQ. Easy to make correct answers if you prep it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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although it does make sense -there are a lot less kids taking the hunter test, so obviously you have less kids w/ 98-99. i'm sure 16,000 kids didn't take it. so it might be right proportionately [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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Exactly! 280 kids scored 98 or 99 out of 1600 that took the SB. 450 kids scored 99 out of 16,000 who took the OLSAT. It's comparable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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Actually, according to every expert in the field, the SB is more accurate at this age. So I think that they are the ones to say so. The reason the OLSAT is used by the DOE is financial, not because of any particular accuracy. The OLSAT is actually considered one of the poorest tests to use at that age. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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np: Have you any real citations on this? I've heard this a ton of times on UB and the Wikipedia entry for OLSAT says SB is a better test for the higher scorers, etc. But nobody ever has any actual research to back this up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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Ditto here. The people they cite are the SB testers! What do you think they're going to say? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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Sure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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Please note we are not SB testers. But it is considered the gold standard. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otis-Lennon_School_Ability_Test (favorite quote "The fact that the OLSAT is easier and less expensive to administer than an IQ test, such as the Stanford Binet V, makes it more accessible, but, its accuracy at higher levels is less reliable than the Stanford Binet." and http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/dont_throw.htm and http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/current_use.htm and http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/iq_varies.htm There are a lot more, but many can't be linked as they are member-accessible journals, and also I'm out of time. Please note that my daughter took NEITHER test so I have no personal interest. But Mom is an ECDS and she was really surprised the DOE went to the OLSAT when the SB is considered the gold standard. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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surprised? The SB costs a sh!tload of money and resources. You cannot offer that to every kid in NYC entering K or 1st. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:23 PM Flag
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We can't afford that, but we can afford to massively over-pay crappy outside contractors to handle placement? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:47 AM Flag
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or couriers to deliver placements....... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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that contractor is still cheaper than paying $300 per child to a psychologist. What kind of crap load of money did they throw at the contractor? Millions? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:47 AM Flag
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Friend of mines kid bombed OLSAT and aced ERB. Rejected by citywide. Parents now have to pay for private. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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np. What BS. They don't HAVE to pay for private, that's their choice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:17 AM Flag
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Very true. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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You were doing soo good but then you had to do a very common UB mistake. You generalized. The SB is NOT a *harder* test. It is a more accurate test when it comes to IQ. The OLSAT is in some levels correlated to IQ tests but it is more demanding in terms of maturity (i.e. the kid needs to be able to stay focused, the tester is not going to "tickle" out what a kid really can do, etc. etc.). That's why you see so many kids acing the SB but bombing the OLSAT. The other way around is not really that common. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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You're exactly right. That is the expert (educational psychologist) opinion on the two tests. It's easy to find if you Google. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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Really, b/c I know kids who didn't do very well on the SB who aced the OLSAT. NP [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:32 PM Flag
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I did not say it is impossible. I said it is not very common. After all these are 4yos we are talking about. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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I was a gifted kid, and I had one of those moms, as did all my gifted friends. I still bear the scars. Seriously. It truly messed with my head in a long-term way, and that's why I'm happy I found an excellent gen ed for my high-achieving daughter. I WILL NOT do that to her! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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Do what, exactly? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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Put her into that environment. The environment so clearly indicated by the insane moms posting here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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Well, I can't speak to your own personal observations or experience, but the environment on UB is not at all what I expect from citywide this September. UB is its own psycho ward and bears little resemblance to reality. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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True that it bears little resemblance to reality, but it bears a staggering resemblance to the g&t I grew up in. So tread warily. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 02:45 PM Flag
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I disagree. I was a gifted kid and when shifted into a gen ed class was miserable because there were only 1 or 2 kids in my class that I felt excited to play with and the teachers geared the class towards the middle. Had little connection with the rest. My parents pulled me out to go to private school until middle school where there were advanced classes. I do want my child to be surrounded by other bright kids - the classroom's parent body is a non-issue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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I cannot believe some of you still want to discuss scores & whether the OLSAT or SB is a more accurate predictor of intelligence. WHO CARES ANYMORE???? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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we care all year long. Private schools, Hunter, G&T, and from the beginning again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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Honestly, some of you really need to let it go now. Time to move on! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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I second that. Its just not healthy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:58 PM Flag
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I don't think UB in general is very healthy if you do not take it with a grain of salt. It's just entertainment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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I just find it stupid and ill-informed. I can see wanting a peer group of smart, motivated dc. The difference b/t a 90 and a 99 on this silly test is nothing meaningful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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We didn't have "gifted" when I was a kid, though I was easily the smartest in my class and went on to Stuy. I have to say that in my grammar school and at Stuy, the underachievers were some of the funniest kids I ever met. Every day was an adventure and I looked forward to every day -- even when I was at a school that wasn't particularly challenging. I can't imagine I'd have been better off surrounded by a bunch of egg-heads. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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I'm with you. I find it hard to believe that so many smart people think that DC who score lower on a test at age 4 or 5 have nothing to offer in a classroom. And what happens when your 99 has to work in a world where s/he can't control who surrounds them? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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That is such a gross blanket statment to say that kids that score 99 are egg heads. My dc scored 99 last year and is now attending citywide G&T. I am told that DC is one of the funniest kids in the class and right now is definitely mediocre in terms of academics. But thats cool. DC definitely has the raw materials that it takes to perform well at school but right now its play, play, play. Sooner or later DC will learn that the people that do well in life are those that work hard. Having a high IQ is not enough. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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so, sounds like being with a bunch of eggheads is not better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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Truly. Why take up a seat in a citywide g&t if he's not interested in academics, and you're not interested in his level of achievement? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:08 PM Flag
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He is 5 years old for christ sake. That will come. Even one of the teacher at the school said not to force it. DC is excelling in music, art and all the specials. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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Mediocre at citywide is different than being mediocre in gen ed. Teacher told me in the beginning of the year that the bar is higher at this school. At least he has something to work towards. He was totally bored last year in Gen Ed. Now he not the smartest in the class anymore. I like it that way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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i think the fact that you talk about your kid as a 99 like it's a vital part of who they are and who they will grow up to be sort of gross. how about peers that your child likes to play with ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:11 PM Flag
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Unless they are other 99s, these parents wouldn't consider them "peers." Peons, maybe, but not peers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:52 AM Flag
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Totally not true for all of us. My 99 has two friends that are in an inclusion class at another school. Kids he went to preschool with. Its all the same to me. Kids are kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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I like my child (who is now in HS) to have lots of friends from different walks of life - different parts of the city, based on her interests in and out of school, camp, etc. - but for school it's been a blessing for her to have a high achieving peer group. It's kept her from dumbing down and caring more about her looks than her grades. I heartily support tracking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 07:37 PM Flag
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I do find it a bit concerning. While I think it's great that ds will have smart kids to work with, I think there is a real benefit to helping teach kids with different skills. Also, afraid he'll be impatient with people who don't catch on as quickly as he and his classmates might. I'm hoping that even 99s will have enough diversity of talents that he'll be stronger than some at some things and weaker at others. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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That happens even in a narrow range class like those you'd find at Hunter or Anderson or Nest. It's actually remarkable the range in the classrooms. Makes me wonder how other schools with a wider range do more than teach to the middle to low end of the spectrum - my concern with general ed in upper elementary and middle school grades. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 02:28 PM Flag
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Wow, looking over this thread I can say I am so glad not to live in NY and have to deal with all of this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:00 AM Flag
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Yeah isn't great that you just have to send your kid to the school mandated in your district? Aren't you so happy that you have no choices other than that? Us folks here in NYC are so unfortunate to have so many diverse choices. You should feel sorry for us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:44 AM Flag
[ - ] 7mo has started sleeping on his tummy at night but he wakes up and for some reason cannot flip over to his back even though he knows how to do this during the day. I am exhausted, going in every night to gently turn him over. What to do? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:01 AM Flag
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It is tough now but like everything else it will be a phase. Your dc will work it out eventually. Sorry I can't give you more help. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:06 AM Flag
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that stage sucks!! i think it only lasted about a week [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:07 AM Flag
[ - ] 11 weeks pregnant. Have this weird pulsing thing going on down there. Doc thinks it could be vericose veins. Anyone experience this so early in pregnancy? Had previous m/c so panic about everything. She didn't want to see me about this. Should I have gone in? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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actually yes, it sort of matched my pulse, I think it was the umbilical cord doing its thing or some kind of implanting. It was like an alien was pulsing. All is well now, 2nd trimester, baby not an alien. Does it match your pulse? (maybe a little delay) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:12 AM Flag
[ - ] do you have a song that you sing to dc regularly? does dh? what is the song? 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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i used to sing yummy yummy yummy by ohio express to ds when i was expecting and it just carried over after he was born - he LOVES the song and dances around whenever it is on now [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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i sing marcella by the beach boys bc that is dd's name [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:58 AM Flag
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every night i sing my db songs from the sound of music and porgy and bess. [ Reply | More
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Funny, I'm totally with you on Porgy and Bess! Summertime is a big favorite. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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centerfield by john fogerty [ Reply | More
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eeeeeeeewwwwwwwwww! why expose your poor innocent DB to horrible 80s music [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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oh come on, it is a cute song for a little boy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:04 AM Flag
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but it is still fogerty. I cry for your ds. ;-) [ Reply | More
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haha, well, my dad liked fogerty growing up - i like 4-5 of his songs max, i assure you my ds is surrounded by a very good selection of music! i am quite obsessed with music [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:07 AM Flag
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ok then I will let it slide --teehee [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:09 AM Flag
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haha my dh rolls his eyes everytime he hears the song too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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Manha Manha by Cake [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:01 AM Flag
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dream a little dream of me [ Reply | More
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i sing all the time, most of it horrible. I've been singing "i've just seen a face" by the beatles pretty consistently since birth though and it always seems to calm him down [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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all beatles all the time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 11:02 AM Flag
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all the pretty little horses [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 11:24 AM Flag
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"It's Raining Men" by The Weather Girls [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 11:26 AM Flag
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Since birth I have been singing a special song for bathtime (Glub,Glub...one from my childhood) and one for bedtime(I learned the words to Lullaby). I also sing "The Motorcycle Song" by Arlo Guthrie-my mom used to sing that to me! For some reason "You are my sunshine" makes me cry when I sing it, so I just don't anymore. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 04:43 AM Flag
[ - ] If you were ttc and had just ovulated (waiting for result), would you hold off on getting your nails done, hair high-lighted or masturbating? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:54 AM Flag
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also I stopped eating, drinking and slept only in my hyperbaric chamber [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:55 AM Flag
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you are harsh. I lost a preg at 16 weeks to a chormosomally normal fetus and am a nervous wreck. (have 2 dc btw) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:58 AM Flag
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So you know that chromosomal defects have nothing to do with nail polish and orgasms. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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I had a genetically "good" baby- that's not to say some of those things (chemicals, etc) can cause problems (growth retardation etc) with a fetus. You sound like a realy bitch btw- hope you have a crappy weekend. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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I did none and am pg. Am having hair dyed back without touching scalp (OB is strict about this). Got nails done all through first pg, not sure why I would stop with #2?! And I assume you are kidding about masturbating?! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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ITA about everything you said. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:59 AM Flag
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when you orgasm your uterus "dips" and it helps the sperm get where it needs to go, (you remembered to put sperm in there, right?) but coffee and alcohol are off limits! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:07 AM Flag
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If women had to stop masturbating during pg, no one would get pg. the human race would die out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:00 AM Flag
[ - ] mil bought the bugaboo for ds as a shower gift and i have to tell you, i dont see what all the hype is about - not a fan at all 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.27.08, 09:53 AM Flag
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DH are you posting today?! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:54 AM Flag
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ITA-not all that impressed with them. I prefer that new Britax [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:55 AM Flag
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I loved mine but it was exactly what I needed. I miss it now I have a double! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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In the olden days, we used maclaren. They manuevered easily and fit in the smallest stores, folded up when we ate out. You girls and your monster truck strollers. They're cute and all but really not practical or considerate for this crowded city. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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Really? Where do you live? For my neighborhood in Bklyn I couldn't imagine having anything else. We were psycho set against getting it, but after trying everything realized it was the best. But that's just for local walks, we plan on getting an umbrella stroller for travelling and trips to the burbs. Haven't tried the new Britax though, is it as small width wise as the bugaboo? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:05 PM Flag
[ - ] I do not want to go to CA. DS is going to have horrible jet lag and I am pg. I just don't want to deal with it all. Any advice? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:51 AM Flag
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Get a fake "note" from your OB. Doesn't advise you travel [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:52 AM Flag
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ahhh, that sounds good. but we have to go visit SIL in from India. Not sure anything will get me out of traveling...no one knows I am pg either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:53 AM Flag
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stop being such an east coast snob. Its why we all hate you guys [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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