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Thank you so much for being a valued member of the UrbanBaby community. We wanted to inform you that we are shutting down the site on July 6th. We are grateful for your participation and support that has helped make UrbanBaby such an important resource to parents for many years.

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[ - ] Bowen Matthew Holmes... What do you think of the name? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:50 AM Flag
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prep o matic [ Reply | More
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is bowen a family name? [ Reply | More
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[ - ] what are your plans for today? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.26.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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So a happy dance that "School's out for summer!" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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do, sorry [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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work, stress, pick up dd, have a beer, cook dinner, sleep. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:50 AM Flag
[ - ] 3mos old DD started to refuse a bottle. She was being nursed and bottle fed fine for the first 2.5 months untile 10 days ago - now she has been refusing bottles. We tried my expressed milk, different bottles, different formulas, etc. Today is my first day back at work and I am so worried about her. Has any of you experienced anything like this? What can I do? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.26.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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I would venture to say nearly everyone wohm who breastfed has experienced this. the la leche league website has some decent articles about it. It is temporary and you will both get through it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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Has someone else tried bottle-feeding her or just you? She might be totally fine taking bottle from someone else. Plus, if that's all that's offered, she certainly won't starve herself and will eventually adapt. Good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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OP: She also refuses to take bottles from my husband and her nanny. I spoke with my nanny and she told me that she was not taking bottles .... it breaks my heart! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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I'm so sorry. That is hard. Does she have a favorite/soothing place she likes to be (e.g., swing, bouncy chair) and your nanny/husband can try it there? My friend's dd would only take bottles in the bathtub for the longest time but hey, that's what worked for them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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I was in same situation 1.5 months ago. The babysitter was great with dd - very patient, trying different things (but not formula - too many changes at once, I thought!) - and it worked out fine. We tried Dr. Brown's, Avent, and some other bottles. Some things she tried: feeding dd in various positions (bouncy seat, swing, lap, etc.), trying bottle at varying temps. Go figure - DD wound up liking to grasp nanny's finger while she fed. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:26 AM Flag
[ - ] i am 5'5" and 115lbs. But, i turn 40 this weekend. It's over. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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how pathetic if you really believe this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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ITA. put your head in the oven and be done with it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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what's over ? being young or being 5'5" and 115 lbs ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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getting harder to maintain the weight, i have no time to work out and gravity is kicking in - i am just going to let it go a little. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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let it go a lot. 115 is a very low weight for 5'5" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:46 AM Flag
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i am not going to worry so mcuch [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:50 AM Flag
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have a cupckae and use whole milk in that cappuccino. get wacky [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:51 AM Flag
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Well, I'm 40 - and the 21yo painter's asst. made a pass at me the other day. It's only over when you act like it's over. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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np. I like you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:45 AM Flag
[ - ] will it rain all weekend? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.26.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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Seems like it--off and on anyway [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:39 AM Flag
[ - ] I'm 5'4" and 153lbs = what is a good amount of weight to lose? I think my goal is too high, especially if I can get myself to just tone up a bit. I would like to get down to 110lbs, but now I am starting to think I will just turn into a waif if I go that low. 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.26.08, 09:30 AM Flag
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ugh. 110 is definitely too low. I am 5'3'' and 120 and very happy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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At 5'2, 112-115 is best for me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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it completely depends on your frame. 110 sounds anorexic to me on almost any but the tiniest frame of someone who is 5/4'' [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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I'm 5'3" and, when I weighed 110 pounds, I looked skeletal. 188 is ideal, but 123 is more realistic. If I were you, I'd shoot for 130 or 135 and see how you feel then [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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lol 118 NOT 188 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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I'm 5'4" and 132 pounds and I'll tell you how it feels. Chubby. It feels chubby. 123-125 feels a whole lot better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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5'6" and 130... It's good for me and maintainable [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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It also depends on your age. At 5'2" I've weighed as little as 100 lbs but I was 22. Now in my late 30s (well not right now, I'm 7mos pg) I weigh closer to 120 but I still look good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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Depends on your build. I'm medium to heavy build and 5'4". I look fine at 130 lbs, great at 120 lb. 120 lb is hard to maintain though. Right now, I'm your weight and I'm just hoping to get down to 130. 110 would be skeletal for me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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120 is ideal. If you are 40 plus, then 125 or 130 is more realistic [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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nope in my twenties [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 06:30 PM Flag
[ - ] at local/district g&t schools, are the program just 1 class, or are they a few? or does it vary? wondering as our local program is one class and i think that's odd. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.26.08, 09:30 AM Flag
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Why is it weird? They still need to take Gen Ed kids from their catchment area. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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okay, not weird. but wondering if they're one stand-alone class, or 2 in the program, 3? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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It varies, 116 will have only one class, LL two, 11 two. You just have to find out about specific program [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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okay, thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:46 AM Flag
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np [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:46 AM Flag
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i was just feeling that 1 class in 1 program was an oddity and most others had wider programs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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nope, just depends on school, room, popularity. For instance 116 used to have two classes, but now one. Everyone has to decide for themselves if your child being with the exact same children for six years is a plus or a minus. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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totally..thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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happy to help [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:09 AM Flag
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Our district only has 2 G&T programs, and it's 1 class per school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:10 AM Flag
[ - ] Any recs for an accupuncturist specializing in fertility in Manhattan? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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TTC 06.26.08, 09:29 AM Flag
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anyone?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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I went to Turning Point, it's by Columbus Circle. I saw both Shane and Amanda. I wouldn't say it helped me conceive b/c I didn't do any accupuncture the IVF cycle that I got pregnant but it helped me relax and I felt good after each session. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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I know a bunch of people that tried it, but no one it has worked for... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:59 AM Flag
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In case you're watching this post - I also went to Amanda and Shane at Turning Pt. They were OK but I switched to a practice that felt much more personal: http://www.iloveacupuncture.net/ FWIW I'm in my early 40's & conceived twice 'naturally' (with traditional chinese medicine) and a big fat zero times with fertility treatments (IUI & IVF). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:36 AM Flag
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OP: total watching thnx! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 01:55 PM Flag
[ - ] i am officially 40 years old... eeeshhh 24 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:29 AM Flag
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I turned 40 in April. Sucks, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:30 AM Flag
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seriously. I can't seem to wrap my old brain around it. How did I get to be 40 ?! It makes me sad [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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welcome [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:30 AM Flag
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no offense, but I would happily have waited another 10 years for membership in the club. I saw a show on Showtime the other night and they talked about a super hip party where getting the invite was a coup. The rules: you had to be gorgeous, smart, connected, and under 40... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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np: And Showtime also has a mom selling pot for a living. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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so you saw it ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:52 AM Flag
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LOL, no, we don't get Showtime. Was this a scene from Weeds? Because I'd assume the party scene was as realistic as MLP as a dealer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:53 AM Flag
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No - a scene from the show after with the savvy smart British call-girl. Also not a role model, but the door-slamming at 40 was rough. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:54 AM Flag
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Oh. I actually wanted to see that show, loved that actress in Dr. Who series. But not going to spend another dime on satellite costs, it's just too expensive. Will wait for DVD. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:58 AM Flag
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You're offending yourself sister - I would rather 40 than the alternative [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:53 AM Flag
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yes, it's better than being dead ! but it's not better than being about 34... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:55 AM Flag
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so now one over 40 can be any of those things? why buy into that crap? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:55 AM Flag
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you can be those things but you are automatically barred from a swinging sex party in London. I don't WANT to go, but I would like to be invited ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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my 40s were better than my 30s (so far anyway). don't let it get you down [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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thank you. I am trying to be happy and think about all that bullshit "40 is the new 30" but I feel I'm forcing the smile. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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Happy birthday. Mine is this weekend. stinks doesnt it. Sex and the City movie made me feel better, ridiculous i know. I hope you are doing something fun! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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thank you for all the birthday wishes. big vacation next month with 9 of my best girlfriends and their DH's. I couldn't be luckier in my life - I know that - but 40 is a quick slope into 50 and then...eeessshhh [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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i'm telling you, you really have to see the SATC movie if you havent. i feel great about where i am about life - except for my age! ugh! sounds like a great way to celebrate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:51 AM Flag
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OP here. How did you all celebrate 40 ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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First off, Happy Birthday OP. I celebrated 40 w/ a high end spa weekend w/ my cousin, followed by a weekend in Bermuda w/ my mother. It was great. I'm loving my 40s. Have finally learned to put myself first some of the time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:48 AM Flag
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It's the tenth anniversary of your fourth birthday. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:50 AM Flag
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that would make me 15 wouldn't it. I have a fourth birthday and then celebrate ten more times the same date. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:52 AM Flag
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its the 1st anniversary of your 39th birthday! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:58 AM Flag
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something like that. or I'm "Three score and three" to get all Lincoln on myself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:59 AM Flag
[ - ] any vegetarian moms on? is your whole family vegetarian too? what are some good main course recipes to try w/kids? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:26 AM Flag
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I am and dd is - dh is "flexitarian". We do a lot of tofu stir fries, peanut noodles, frittata. The moosewood cookbook has some good ideas. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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I am, my whole family is, I'm preg w/ #1 one, but been veg since I was ten. I suggest starting with mexican. It is easy b/c beans and rice can form the protean. Definitely get a book on being a vegetarian as a child, there are plenty of cookbooks for vegetarian kids. I just got one for veggie baby food... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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If you have any friends that are vegetarian and keep all their vegetarian times magazine, there is always a section for food for small kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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There's a good website called Vegetarian Baby and Child. It seems to be down right now, but I was on it 3 days ago, so it will probably be back. http://www.vegetarianbaby.com/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:45 AM Flag
[ - ] Go ahead and flame me but: I'm sick of people insulting upper-middle-class families in the city as feeling "entitled." Yeah, you know what? I AM entitled. If UMC families flee the city for the suburbs, you've got the 1970s all over again: destruction of the tax base, neighborhoods falling apart, schools going down the tubes, PTA contributions to schools plummeting, etc. And the rich AND the poor get hurt in that situation. So yeah, I want G&T programs for my dcs and special attention from city services to my neighborhood, because the city needs me. You don't have to like it or think that it's fair, but when one group is so important to the welfare of the city, it damn sure is entitled. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:21 AM Flag
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I agree with you, but this Upper Middle class family opted out of the public system. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:23 AM Flag
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We don't need you that badly. Please feel free to flee the city. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:23 AM Flag
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I think it's misguided for people to be attacking each other in this dialogue (e.g., UMC families think they are entitled, rich and poor families would die w/o them). Why doesn't everyone just unite and work together to create a better city for everyone? why spend energy attacking each other? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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snort - the phenomenon of people with kids staying in the city is a new - and often unwelcome one - NYC has thrived without families and always will. Don't let the door hit you on the way out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:29 AM Flag
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You are SO not entitled. You're a human being with all advantages in this world. You've got everything you need and yet not a shred of empathy or balance for your fellow citizens. Your statement makes me want to puke. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 11:06 AM Flag
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Oy, you're horrible. Do you think you're just giving voice to something others all feel? You aren't. You're just a dick. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 11:08 AM Flag
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For the love of god. Get a grip. Agree...don;t let the door hit you in the bummed. Self inflated importance is a disease. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 11:09 AM Flag
[ - ] uhhhh....my local meetup group just set up a night of horse racing. who actually goes to watch horse racing? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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me! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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and me! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:22 AM Flag
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I've actually always wanted to, I think it would be interesting to go to one of the nicer ones, I hear it's quite a scene... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:22 AM Flag
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op: i equate horse racing with monster truck racing. actually, do people gamble at monster truck racing? maybe horse racing is actually worse. tacky. tacky. tacky. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:23 AM Flag
[ - ] How do they determine that a child is G&T at 4? I'm asking because I was talking to some moms DD went to daycare with, and one has a kid I always knew was smart (was reading at 3, very intense, etc.) who scored in 97%ile, and a sweet little girl who I didn't have a clue was any brighter than any other child who scored in the 99%ile. I was shocked. I didn't think she wasn't bright, just that she never comes off as prodigy material. We didn't test because we're in a good school district, but I'm wondering how they figure this out in small kids. 39 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.26.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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I'm constantly amazed at which kids score high/low on the tests. I've posted before that dc has several friends at Anderson and Hunter and I've never been able to tell the difference on playdates, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:22 AM Flag
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I am curious about this as well. We willtest DS in January (4.5), and I am honestly curious as to how they go about determining if he is G&T as they define it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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I am suprised so many people are talking scores. I would never tell anyone dd score for fear of people like you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:23 AM Flag
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If you fear people like me, you may just want to hole yourself up in your apartment and give up on life. There was nothing mean about my post. Geez. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:26 AM Flag
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I just wouldn't do the score comparison as much as I would not tell someone my income and I do think it is mean to say little Janie scored 99 and doesn't seem like a light bulb. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:53 AM Flag
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NP: A friend outright asked me our dd's score, so I told him. Otherwise, I have never offered that info to anyone else. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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It should not be top secret info re scores, as it is bunk to rate a kid's intelligence on 1 test s/he took when 4 y.o. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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Well, this is the whole debate, and why I think G&T is a crock. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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i've never seen the test. my son is like the second child, he's age-appropriate when it comes to reading, etc, but he scored a 99. i'm not sure how much listening and following directions are factors. or if they there's 1 right answer to a mulitple choice question and 1 other than indicates you're thinking one step ahead...not sure as my son has friends reading at high levels who scored lower than he did. while i do think he's smart, he was in the shadow of those other kids. sorry, don't have answer, but i can relate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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^his score is not a topic of conversation. but i do know many children (like 4) who didn't even finish the test. i think actually finishing is a huge step. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:25 AM Flag
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First, there really is not much difference in those scores and the 97 may very well be smarter than the 99. Second, the OLSAT is not an IQ test. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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what does it test, you think? This is an honest question, I'm trying to learn more about these tests in order to decide whether to subject my 4 year old to them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:26 AM Flag
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np: i thought that may be showing potential, and that's what's important at this age, maybe? perhaps? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:27 AM Flag
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NNP: Any test whose name ends SAT... is going to be some kind of Scholastic Aptitude Test. Wikipedia has a pretty good entry for OLSAT: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olsat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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I think the process isn't perfect - it favors the kids who follow instructions and test well (like mine who is just bright but scored 98). There are definitely kids at the genius level out there who would not test well. Not sure what happens to those kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:25 AM Flag
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Your issue about the other kid is fair but I think you sell your kid short. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:46 AM Flag
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Maybe. But I was a lot like my child - and kids like us do great in any good school situation, we don't need anything special. There are kids out there who need a certain kind of learning environment to succeed, not much different than the SN kids on the other end. I would have assumed that those were the kids the DOE would be looking for, but they aren't. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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I have one of those and I cannot tell you how difficult it is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:07 AM Flag
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You seem like a really nice person, and I appreciate that. I've never been one to complain about the testing process - it is what it is. You jump thru the hoops placed in front of you by the organization that you are trying to get in. And while I beleive my dc is a rarity - that doesn't change the fact that it is almost all consuming when it comes to schooling. Its tough. But, what are you going to do? The best you can. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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I'm sure you are doing just great. I'm just feeling so disappointed in the whole process right now. The DOE has turned getting your child a decent education into a cage fight for moms. I can be "a really nice person" because we have in a pretty good zoned school - otherwise, I'd be lowered to fighting you for a spot at a G&T myself, you know? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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I doubt you'd fight me. Thanks for your ear. And wish me luck. I swear in 12 years I'm going to write a book called "Educating (my dc's name here) and you will remember its me! I might even reference you in it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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GL! I'll remember. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:29 AM Flag
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I'll give a different perspective. we've always been told how bright our dc is, etc. The tests were the only things that alerted us to a possible learning issue. It's always better to know early. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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I only tested b/c we are in a HORRIBLE school zone. DC scored 99 on SB and OLSAT, I NEVER expected this outcome. He is definitely cute and socially mature, but does not strike me as gifted by any stretch. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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I think there is a huge flaw testing 4 yos. I was in a G&T program as a child but we were tested in 2nd grade to start in 3rd grade. We did SB and a few other diagnostics and spent an entire day being evaluated. I just don't see the NYC practice as being very accurate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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The test format favors kids who, at age 4, are more mature, more able to focus and concentrate, and have good listening skills. I personally think it does not mean very much in terms of "giftedness." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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I agree that the whole thing is a sham. I had a lovely 99-scoring DD who I never viewed as gifted at all and I even thought taking the OLSAT was just going through the motions, especially when I compared her to some of her rocket scientist peers at nursery school -- who, ironically "only" got mid-90's on the test. It's random, but I'm happy that the randomness worked in our favor (and who knows, maybe my DD is secretly a rocket scientist :)) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:27 AM Flag
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We've been stopped on the street/bus/subway/playground by strangers and told by friends since dc was toddler that she was "gifted" but guess what? 93 SB/91 ERB. Parents in our preschool class were shocked she didn't make Hunter cut-off and a public G & T. It's a crap shoot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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wow, people on the bus and subway notice your kid is gifted? what was she doing? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 12:20 PM Flag
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talking, making observations, interacting with people, reading the signs... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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^^here's an example: dh was walking down the street with her one day and she was chatting away as usual, and when they got to the corner, a woman stopped him and said "I hope you're applying to Hunter and the G & T's, because she's pretty amazing, and I know, I've got one kid at Hunter and one at LL." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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my 99 dc does this all the time and we've never heard a comment about her being gifted, ever. Friendly, yes. Chatty, yes. Gifted no. And btw - it's never occurred to me that she's "gifted", in spite of 99s on all of the tests. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 01:01 PM Flag
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just reporting our experience, and no, we never thought of her as "gifted" either, despite what everyone else was saying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 06:43 AM Flag
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np; not OR, but same thing happened to us. Dc was a toddler reading all the signs in the subway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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You are me too. Dc is now older and we really have to stay on top of what's going on at school - even in a "good" zoned school. I think it's just the way it is. My brother (who has older kids) says we all end up home schooling - it's just a question of how much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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You're joking, right? I think they've actually shown a negative correlation between olsat and SB-5. Don't judge children you know (including your own) based on the test. The DOE just has to have some blind way to schore children prior to getting settled in a school that won't get them sued and doesn't cost $$ for a trained tester to sit with the child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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