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[ - ] please recommend a workout/exercise DVD that i can do in my living room while baby sleeps. tia 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:42 AM Flag
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pilates -- this is the one i have and LOVE. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000W5J3Q/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:52 AM Flag
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Gilad. Also on FIT tv (TWC 116) at 6:30 am and pm and 10:30am. he does have another show (6am, 10am and 1:30) but it isn't nearly as good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:11 AM Flag
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good idea... they also have exercise on demand (or something like that). it's in the 1000s for twc in nyc. that's how i found a pilates video i liked. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:18 AM Flag
[ - ] When did you move your dc out of their crib? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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TTC 06.24.08, 05:35 AM Flag
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3.5 years [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:42 AM Flag
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2yo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:56 AM Flag
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I have a 3yo who has no interest in moving. ahve her bed in her room, have tried bribing have special pjs for the big night, a fairy is going to bring her something when she does. no interest [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:02 AM Flag
[ - ] I am so bored by this school talk. Any way to choose my boards like on the old sight? This is so irrelevent to me! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:33 AM Flag
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if people would post to the NYC schools board, we wouldn't have to wade through that crap. They keep posting to general and NYC though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:49 AM Flag
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i suggest not replying to their posts at all or say take it to school boards. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:03 AM Flag
[ - ] How much can I expect to pay for CVS with Dr. Evans? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:32 AM Flag
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Just made an appt. with him an his receptionist told me $1625. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:15 AM Flag
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had mine a few years ago and think it was more than this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:16 AM Flag
[ - ] Already gained 6lbs in my 10th week of pregnancy. Is that a lot??? What did you gain in 1st trimester. This is #2 for me. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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TTC 06.24.08, 05:31 AM Flag
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sweety, no two women are the same. "a lot" for some may be just right or too little for others. try not to play the compare & contrast game, and focus on if you're gaining enough to have a healthy baby and stay a healthy mommy. to answer your question i gained about 8 in my first trimester. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:00 AM Flag
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no need to be nasty!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:08 AM Flag
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was that nasty? my bad - didn't mean to be at all. i'm from the south, so we say sweety all the time... but i guess it came off as condescending to ya'll NYCers. let's try again... you're probably fine. as long as your OB doesn't see 10lbs as a problem, you shouldn't either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:13 AM Flag
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Thanks for clairifying. Did you gain the same amount for pregnancy #1? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:20 AM Flag
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girl, i am IN pregnancy number 1. when i gained 8lbs, i thought i was going to die or explode - seriously. the changing body/belly really shook me. i'm in 20wks now and am hovering around 10/11lbs. and after crying to my honey, whining to my mom (3 kids), complaining to my sister (3 kids), and venting to my girlfriends (collectively 4 kids) - the jist of their advice it is that all our body types are different and no two women gain the same. i was RIGHT THERE with you... personally, i think you're fine and will taper off. just keep an eye on it & try to watch what you eat and walk walk walk! :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:27 AM Flag
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I gained most of my pregnancy weight in the first and second trimester. w/ #1 I was up 12 lbs at 12 weeks, with #2 I was up 19 lbs at 12 weeks. Gained 30 and 35 lbs respectively [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:01 AM Flag
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Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:20 AM Flag
[ - ] Vacation question- thinking of going away in Aug w/DH and our 3 month old. Where can we go in the carribean that is very nice (5 start hotel) but baby friendly? We were thinking if the beach or pool had a cabana or one of those tents we could keep baby in the shade. Any advice on where to go? TIA 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.24.08, 05:30 AM Flag
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Four Seasons Nevis, or any other Four Seasons hotel. They have everything you need with an infant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:37 AM Flag
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including cabanas or something similar to block out the sun? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:38 AM Flag
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yes, the hotel has cabanas. they will provide you pack n plays poolside for dc. they have cribs, highchairs, bibs, baby bath products, swimmies, a small supply of diapers in your room when you arrive. really, everything you need. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:44 AM Flag
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do you know if it's a direct flight from NYC? I just looked and it seems you have to fly to st martin first. So how do you get there and is it a hassle with a baby? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:51 AM Flag
[ - ] i would say there is definately tutoring at LL for 4th grade tests but there is the same level of tutoring at 6, 234, 199, 290, 158, etc - so it doesn't completely account for the difference against other strong schools 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.24.08, 05:27 AM Flag
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I would say that falls into the duh category [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:28 AM Flag
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General Ed vs cherry picked. It's not that hard to figure out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:29 AM Flag
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Exactly. If you only admit kids that test well to begin with of course you ought to produce better results than schools that take everyone living in the zone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 09:25 AM Flag
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What about 150? They got 100%. Do you think that's tutoring too? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 09:14 AM Flag
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150 is a very small school. the chances that a kid that is admitted to 150 is a lemon is really small. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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LL has really strong 4th grade teachers and I would say a very even/ academically strong grade. I did not hear of many parents getting tutoring for math this year. They were very prepared. They have a very heavy homework load in 4th grade but it pays off. The 4th grade test is very important to LL kids because almost all of them move onto g&t middle schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 09:33 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone on who wanted PS41 but was assigned to PS3? What are you going to do? 30 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.24.08, 05:15 AM Flag
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How did you find out the results? We were told by 41 they aren't releasing them yet because they want 3 to take more dcs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:18 AM Flag
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btw - there's a possibility that the middle school at 3 could move as soon as next year if they approve a site on Morton street for them. Big rally at City Hall Thurs 3:30 to push for this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:24 AM Flag
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That doesn't help me get into 41 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:25 AM Flag
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just a note - for what it's worth 3 got a better math score. I think you'll find while 3 has a much older facility it's an excellent school and I'm sure your child will do fine there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:29 AM Flag
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Do you have a child at 3? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:30 AM Flag
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yes, 2 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:31 AM Flag
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What grades if you don't mind saying? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:32 AM Flag
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4 and 2 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:33 AM Flag
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Thanks. I'm concerned that with the large class size created by having to take so many children from 41 that it will be a disaster in a mixed age classroom. That is tough enough without one teacher and 28 students. What do you think? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:34 AM Flag
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Class size is a huge issue for everyone right now, that's one reason for the rally. If the middle school leaves that will really help. Large classes are hard with or without the mixed ages. I've loved the mixed classes because it seemed to really help my kids who are ahead in some ways but at grade level in others. The teachers are amazing and usually have several teacher aids/NYU students/parents helping them. They have decided to split most the 4/5th graders because of the test prep load though. K/1 btw is still around 21 kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:39 AM Flag
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But it isn't going to be next year with my child enters. The classes will be full and predominately K children (because of the increase of people who are forced to go there that wouldn't have done so if they had a choice). KWIM? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:42 AM Flag
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I have not heard this from either the parent teacher coordinator or the principal. Why would there be a big increase from previous years? 41 is not taking fewer than previous years. 41 has been overcrowded for a while. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:54 AM Flag
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41 is taking FAR fewer than past years. They want to get rid of at least two classes (call it 40-45) and are trying to get rid of 3 classes (so - at least 60-70 students) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:56 AM Flag
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They'll have to share the pain as always. It doesn't make sense that suddenly 41 would be allowed to have small classes while 3 explodes. Let's hope that the DOE will go for this Morton street school. It's a building that is empty, and already has gym/lunch room etc so it would be perfect for Greenwich Village middle school. That would give 3 another entire floor as soon as next year. I don't usually get political but I'm going to this rally. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:01 AM Flag
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Agree that 41 should share the pain, but the truth is 3 has somewhat more room. In the past they took scads of dcs from outside the zone but this year couldn't do that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:26 AM Flag
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I don't know where your stat of scads comes from - but the last year they were allowed to accept children out of zone - they took FIVE. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 08:09 AM Flag
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not true. they took tons for pre-k outside the zone (i happen to know a bunch of them) and they are grandfathered in, but with the new pre-k rules that won't be the case. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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are new scores out for math and reading? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:33 AM Flag
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Really? I was told that I was assigned to PS3. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:25 AM Flag
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i think those assigned to 3 know but those assigned to 41 don't because 41 wants 3 to take some additional dcs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:27 AM Flag
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How many does 41 want to take? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:26 AM Flag
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I taught at ps3 for 3 years- ask me any questions- it is a fabulous school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:31 AM Flag
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Why did you leave? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:34 AM Flag
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I started off as a student teacher and then was hired as a full time teacher but - I had just recieved my masters in Literacy and wanted to work as a specialist and left to work one-on-one at a school for children with learning disabilities [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:38 AM Flag
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Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:39 AM Flag
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Hijack: Do you love your job? I am considering career change and want to work one on one. I have strongly considered both SEIT and Literacy Specialist. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:40 AM Flag
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I did love my job but now I have a better one- stay at home mom! I have a newborn at home- its amazing. Anyway- yes I loved working one on one- i felt like I actually met the needs of all of my kids- I worked with each child on my caseload 1x a day for 40 mins 5 days a week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:47 AM Flag
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Congratulations on the baby! Would you mind answering one more question - salary range for LS in NYC? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:49 AM Flag
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I cant really say b/c I only had one job as a specialist and it was my 1st job out of grad school at a private school- i would say bt 40-60 but you can make more doing private tutoring [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:53 AM Flag
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Thank you very much!! Go enjoy your baby. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:54 AM Flag
[ - ] i am breastfeeding and just developed a cold, very congested, runny nose etc. i've heard taking sudafed and things like that could dry up my milk, is that true? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.24.08, 04:57 AM Flag
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it did for me. just drink tons of fluid if you have to take it, maybe check with your ped/ob. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:58 AM Flag
[ - ] how do you deal with crawling baby in nyc apartment? ds just started crawling and always goes straight to furniture corners, wires etc. dh wants to confine him to a gated play area, but i think he should be allowed to roam free sometimes (with us watching carefully). how did you handle? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:55 AM Flag
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Your way [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:57 AM Flag
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it's called childproofing your home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:05 AM Flag
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most of which is unnecessary and over-the-top [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:07 AM Flag
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It depends on how much watching you want to do and "no" saying. But I think you can do it all your self and do not need a service. crawl around and see whats at your eye level. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:13 AM Flag
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also, if you take the suck for a while and just keep an eagle eye, your dc will learn what to do. we did this with dd, and by 18 mo we could leave wine glasses, etc. on the coffee table and she wouldn't touch them. good to have a gated, safe area for when you can't watch, though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:00 AM Flag
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Both. He needs a completely safe gated off area (or a tot block) where you can let him go crazy with his toys and not have to worry. And he should also be able to crawl arond the apt with you following close behind. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:10 AM Flag
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I completely baby proofed the living room and put up gates in the two doorways. Child roamed free and was safe. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:13 AM Flag
[ - ] anyone know of a child getting into a private school for 1st grade next year? (but not st. ann's packer, or fieldston who all add spots) TIA. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.24.08, 04:17 AM Flag
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I know of one who got in for 1st grade. They added a spot for her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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which school? sib or why else would they add? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 08:30 PM Flag
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NP: I don't know this child of course but sometimes schools make room or make exceptions for what they consider an exceptional candidate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 08:43 PM Flag
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OR: Not sib. Don't want to say school or would out the family, but it's 2nd tier. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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Not for next year, but I know kids who got into Trinity, Trevor and Metropolitan Montessori for 1st grade. Hope that helps. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 08:41 PM Flag
[ - ] Looking to go to brooklyn for the first time. What is there to do right over the bridge? Isn't there a good pizza and ice cream place? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:05 AM Flag
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Yes, there's Grimaldi's pizza (you have to order a whole pie) and the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory. Down Waters Street a bit, there's a Bubby's and a GREAT park. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:28 AM Flag
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