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[ - ] Anyone with radio frequency remotes for tv? Thinking aoout moving cable box to another room, but worried about static from the computers, phones, etc. Anyone done this? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:26 AM Flag
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no idea sorry [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:28 AM Flag
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yup - we had this for ages, worked great. but then the device broke and we've been too lazy to replace. my suggestion, read reviews off Amazon before purchasing. Some are a little better than others. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:48 AM Flag
[ - ] For the past week i've been having really strange dreams at night. I keep waking up in the middle of the night scared and I can't find any comfort, I would wake up my husband but he works so hard and I would feel guilty. My dreams consist of death, murder, and most recently my brother (who passed away in december). In the dreams with my brother, it's usually him saying things to me like "why did i die?" or "how could this happen to me?" I guess i'm just trying to figure out what I can do to be able to sleep through the night. I think I could be pregnant with db #2 and this could be the reason for all the strange dreams. Thanks in advance. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:17 AM Flag
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oh sorry, that's bad. and probably subconscious about your brother, adn maybe the new baby. i've had those weeks, and then they usually pass so i hope it does for you. but i'd wake your dh if you think he might be able to comfort you and help you sleep. if it's scary for you to be alone with it, wake him and apologize, but do it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:27 AM Flag
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im' so sorry, about this and about your brother. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:27 AM Flag
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I'm currently pg and in Jan (the mo. before I got pg) I had a dream with a friend of mine who is dead. It was so real. I felt his arms around me when he hugged me, I felt his presence. In that dream a lady came to me and told me that I'm pg, what I would have and when I would be delivering. A mo. later I found out I was pg with that same month as my due date and the same sex as the lady in the dream predicted. I think pg dreams are very wacky. After readying just the first couple of lines in your post, I was going to post and ask if you could be pg. BTW I'm sorry for your loss. In the dreams do you talk back to your brother? Maybe talking to him will help with the dreams [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:32 AM Flag
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OP- I keep hoping for dreams like that, where it's more loving. When I dream of him it's usually either him just being around like normal or him talking about his death to me and it feeling really awkward, I can't seem to find anything to say to him about it. His death was really sudden from MRSA. besides the dreams of my brother I keep having terrifying dreams, I had one the other night that I killed a baby and I woke up almost in tears and I sat in bed for hours waiting for the sun to come up. (which is what i'm doing now) I have always had a fear of the dark (stupid, i know) and this is just making it harder for me to even want to go to sleep at night. I have been having pregnancy symptoms for a few days now and I took a test yesterday but it came out negative. I am going to wait another week before testing again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:41 AM Flag
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so sorry these visits from your brother have been so upsetting. I hope you will find something to say to him. Maybe this will help. I wish I knew what to tell you. If you believe (like some ppl say) that our loved ones do visit us in dreams, then maybe he doesn't really understand why he passed. The other dreams you are having sounds like pg dreams. Before Feb( the month I got pg) I was having dreams for 2 mo prior (bad and weird dreams). I think I M/C those prior months (chemical pg) since I was late for 2 mo in a row, had symptoms but after a few days period came. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:53 AM Flag
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Thanks for your help. I guess I never really thought about him not understanding why he passed...that seems to make more sense. I'm sorry to hear of your M/Cs, I have been TTC for nearly 6mo for db #2 and it's been hard, I think i'm sort o in denial that I even could be pregnant because of past letdowns. I do hope all goes well and I really appreciate you helping me with this situation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 04:19 AM Flag
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you are very welcome and GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 04:20 AM Flag
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OP- also, thanks for all the kind words from everyone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:41 AM Flag
[ - ] I need a girl's first and middle name that begins with the letter "C", please help. 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:44 PM Flag
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Cara, Celia, Camilla, Cecile, Cora, Catherine, Caroline [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:45 PM Flag
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I need a combo..C for first and middle name [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:47 PM Flag
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Why don't you pick the first name and then ask for suggestions for the middle? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:49 PM Flag
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hmmm.. carly, cameron.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:56 PM Flag
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caitlin [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:56 PM Flag
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cameron claire - or any 1 syllable middle name [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:21 AM Flag
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Cecilia Camille [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:54 AM Flag
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charlotte [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 04:15 AM Flag
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Chelsea [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 04:36 AM Flag
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claire [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:20 AM Flag
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Claire Elizabeth, Corine ___, [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:25 AM Flag
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Chokieface Chinchilla [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:48 AM Flag
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Carma Camelian [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:48 AM Flag
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Catherine Claire, Caroline, Clementine, Charlotte, [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:50 AM Flag
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Catherine Claire was almost my name (But would have been Katherine) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:09 AM Flag
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Chloe [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:09 AM Flag
[ - ] vaccine question re: MMR to those who decided separate this vaccination b/c of possible autism link: we didn't separate when dd was one, but now she's turning five and they will give round 2 of this vax. is the autism risk still there at 5, or do people separate the MMR the second time, too? (i'll keep researching, but am hoping someone here has an answer too...) tia. 20 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 09:19 PM Flag
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personally, i think giving the kid an extra two shots is kind of rough. i felt comfortable with the risks on that one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 09:27 PM Flag
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i think the kid's immune system is pretty strong by 5. We separated shots in 2000 for #1. But gave her the all in one for the booster. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:24 PM Flag
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np: it's not an immune issue (the autism concern); it's a concern about excess exposure to environmental toxins [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:34 PM Flag
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nnp: That's not true. Many people think there could be an immune system trigger for autism in a predisposed baby. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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from op: is that risk still there at 5? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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According to those who think this, no - they are only at risk when so young and their immunity is still low. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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what toxins? the shots are thimerosol free now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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not all but most shots contain aluminum which is a toxin. However MMR does not have any of those it has other problematic ingredients that can trigger little bodies to react badly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 03:37 PM Flag
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not necessarily true, the measles vaccine is supposed to be problematic in itself. Contains cow guts and a lot of genetically altered tissue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 03:36 PM Flag
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if you believe the MMR-autism link, you should have your head examined. it isn't even junk science, because that camp can't even find "scientists" to propound the theory; the MMR-autism link is complete BS cooked up by geniuses like jenny mccarthy, who are looking for explanations for their kids' unexplainable diagnoses. please dont fall for the nonsense tossed around by the autism explainers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 11:19 AM Flag
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Here! Here! But you're going to get crap for this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:55 AM Flag
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Funny you post this - I have the same issue (although I DID split up the shots at 1). My ped even said that there is really no benefit to splitting them up for her at age 5 since she has no issues (my DS is on the spectrum, and I will split up his booster). Hope this info. helps. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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for crissakes, stop "researching" you tard [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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Splitting up your child's vaccine will be as effective as sprinkling magic fairy dust on your child in preventing autism. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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love it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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you are really uneducated on this issue and its sad. Not all children have strong immune systems and vaccines can trigger reactions. Don't u know that they contain toxins still even though they are thimersol-free? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 03:38 PM Flag
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Ok. Keep deluding yourself. There are hundreds of more reasonable things (and actual toxins!) to worry about than that your child is going to get autism from your MMR vaccine. Even more preposterous is asking a board of anonymous internet users instead of an actual (gasp) physician about what vaccine schedule you should use. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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I split at age 2 but didn't split at age 5. At that point I think you'd know whether there was an issue with your DC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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A child only needs one shot of measles, mumps and rubells its not a multiple vaccine like Dtap or Prevnar. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 03:34 PM Flag
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fwiw, our school requires two measles shots, so it would seem a child would need two shots of MMR if it's not split up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 04:26 PM Flag
[ - ] one thing puzzles me about people who lie about their address to get their kid into a good school, esp. if it's in a totally different neighborhood/borough: what do they tell their kids?? do they coach them to lie and say they live on XYZ Street? (i know my ds would totally not be able to lie like this...) 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.24.08, 09:14 PM Flag
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In all honesty - no one asks a child their address in K. It's not something that comes up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:10 AM Flag
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But in the upper grades it can happen, and the DOE will track back to see if you were really living at x address when you first enrolled. They don't have time to properly place students, but they do seem to have time for that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:06 AM Flag
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but the DOE doesn't or else there would 1/3 less kids in 87 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:48 AM Flag
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No, because D3 schools used to be able to accept kids from all over. Now it's changed and they are very tight on zoning. Don't rely on what people "used" to pull off. Any kids starting at a new school this year, at any elementary grade level...there is a good chance you will be caught if you lie, even though in the past it was pretty easy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:45 AM Flag
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eh, you are giving the DOE way too much credit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:46 AM Flag
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No, it's as simple as them mailing you a letter. If it comes back to them or if they get a forwarding notice, they will investigate. For whatever reason they are getting very pissy about it this year. This coming from our UPK director, who is constantly asking people for more paperwork. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:47 AM Flag
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True. That's why for the D3 lottery, you needed to bring in the letter they sent you in order to register. It was another way of checking if you live where you say you do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:50 AM Flag
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lolol. We are at D3 school and don't have address on file for a bunch of kids, several of them not living in Manhattan at all. Nobody is investigating. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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As I said, rules used to be laxer. They are cracking down on 08 admissions. Also, kids are always allowed to move out of zone--or out of district--once they complete K. So many will have outside addresses later on. But for this year's K, you run a much bigger chance that you will be caught if you lie. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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np: why is there a bigger chance that you will be caught if you lie? are they planning to follow people home every day? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 11:25 AM Flag
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beyond that, what do you do about playdates, etc. at some point the kids is going to have to lie [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:54 AM Flag
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You can always say you moved, many people do once kids are in school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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exactly. People don't seem to realize that once you start in first grade at a school - you are allowed to move out of the zone and stay in the school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 11:00 AM Flag
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They may have changed it to K now, or at least be considering it. I heard official rumblings in that direction. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 11:24 AM Flag
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does that mean that once the kid is in K the family can move out of zone? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 11:39 AM Flag
[ - ] Do you think Kindergarten is too young to send dc on school bus? She doesn't have to take it--only about 20 blocks-- but it would sure be convenient for us since we'll have another dc in preschool uptown. 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.24.08, 09:11 PM Flag
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i think it totally depends on the "route." Some buses stop at numerous schools, others at just a few, or just one. If the bus picks her up, and the first school stop is her school, then great. If that is not the case, then it depends. See if you can verify the route and stops. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:25 AM Flag
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Ours will be taking the school bus to Kindergarten starting in September. 20 blocks is totally fine. She'll probably love it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:46 AM Flag
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My dd took school bus right away in K - for 100 blocks (2 schools on bus) and did it for 6 years. never a problem. well, she complained about how warm the bus was on June afternoons, but that's another story. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:59 AM Flag
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Is your child just starting the school? I would try to not use a bus if at all possible, at least in the beginning. I think going to school with your child can open all kinds of conversations and will give more of an opportunity for you to meet other parents and children. Are parents allowed in the classroom in the morning? You can read to your child or they may point out things they are excited about in the classroom. I'm a single, working mom, so I know how hard it can be, but I think the experience of accompanying your young child to school can be a really important one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 04:23 AM Flag
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for a short ride and if the dc is already used to going to school, I would say it's ok but I wouldn't do it for a long ride. This is the reason why we didn't apply to uptown schools since we are in the LES. My dc would be the first to be picked up and last to be dropped off. Too long on the bus at 5yr [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 04:25 AM Flag
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We are planning to start the bus mid-year. It will be a long bus ride for dc, but I think he will enjoy it more than the subway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 04:26 AM Flag
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I would but my DS has been taking a school bus since 3YO so it's olds new for him. Loves the bus and we have never had a problem. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 04:38 AM Flag
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thousands of kindergarteners do it in NYC every year, including my own. Unless your child is especially anxious, I think it is not only fine, but can be a great experience. My dd never would have known any older kids without the bus. She was always thrilled at seeing the older kids around the school bldg -- it made her feel important, or special. And there was another K girl on her bus and they became fast best friends, which was an added bonus. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:11 AM Flag
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we started the bus after 3 weeks for our k girl last year....about 25 blocks. she loves it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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^^^but I typically picked her up from school as I felt the day was just toooooo long [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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no, we did it. DD had been waiting YEARS to ride the school bus! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:40 AM Flag
[ - ] What's the name of that celebrity rehab/spa they all go to? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 08:48 PM Flag
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Promises [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 09:04 PM Flag
[ - ] Head count? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 08:18 PM Flag
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Me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 08:19 PM Flag
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**crickets** [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 08:21 PM Flag
[ - ] Which Indian boy name do you like out of these...Kavi, Kabir or Nikhil? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 08:13 PM Flag
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Nikhil [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 08:14 PM Flag
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Definitely Nikhil, which sounds nice in itself, but he'll have cook nickname of Nik too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 08:24 PM Flag
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