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[ - ] I live in NY, just had a baby 5 days ago and I have a 5yo dd. My FIL is very ill and living in California. He is being honored on the Fourth of July for his time in the military during a celebration in the town. Is it beyond crazy to think that dh and I, along with both dc can go? I realize that my youngest probably shouldn't be in an airplane at the age, but for a special circumstance do you think it is still out of the question? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.22.08, 08:55 PM Flag
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probably best for baby to stay home. can you manage w/o DB for that long? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:57 PM Flag
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Our ds flew 5 times before he was 3mo, starting after 4wks. It is not ideal and you have to be super careful to keep db from germs and keeping your hands clean etc... but you can do it. You also have a 5yo who will expose your db to germs earlier than a baby w/o siblings so just do what you can - if this is a very special occasion (and your ped gives the ok!), go! Have fun! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 09:02 PM Flag
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can dh take your 5yo. You should stay home with db. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 09:04 PM Flag
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my dh would really love for his father to meet the baby, dh has no siblings so these are the only grandchildren [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 09:13 PM Flag
[ - ] My MIL was babysitting my dc for the weekend (dh and I are divorced and on excellent terms), and she told them that I wasn't the best mother and she told them about everything she thought I did wrong and basically told them not to listen to me. My oldest told me everything on the ride home. I put the kids to bed and I sat in my room filled with anger, then I started crying. Am I overreacting? Should I call dh? Should I confront MIL? I am so shocked over this. I always had problems with her, but for her to try and pin my children against me is below the belt. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.22.08, 08:51 PM Flag
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chew her ass out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:54 PM Flag
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ita, they are your children [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 09:02 PM Flag
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How old is your oldest? Did MIL really think that you wouldn't be told? you need to talk to your ex fist, if this isn't new he probably won't be real surprised. Tell her, so more time alone with the grandchildren. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 09:04 PM Flag
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^^^and you are NOT overreacting. What she did is abusive and dangerous to the children. Children do not have the life experience to deal with someone they love being so vile to another person they love. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 09:08 PM Flag
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well thank you for making me feel less crazy! i dont want to cut her out of their lives - i do not have a relationship with my parents, she is the only realy grandparent they have. i would love for this to one day be forgotten so we can move on. they adore her ad i know she loves them, but this is just rideiculous [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 09:12 PM Flag
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She shouldn't be left alone with them, if she is talking trash about you. I'm not sayng to cut her out, but she is not acting responsibly. Even if she thinks she is right, what she is doing is not healthy for your children and she SHOULD also understand that, and yet she can't help herself apparently. How old are your children. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 09:19 PM Flag
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^^^if you want this to pass, I think you should frame this this way to your ex. Be rational, don't yell, and don't threaten, but explain why you think this is so unhealthy to your children and make clear that you have never spoken ill of eithr of them to your children because that would be abusive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 09:26 PM Flag
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ita ita ita [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 09:30 PM Flag
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that's it. she's not babysitting anymore. hire someone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:18 AM Flag
[ - ] DS has been having bouts of "my tummy hurts" over the last week or so -- sometimes it passes on its own, sometimes runs and has a big (soft) bowel movement, not diahrrea - and then fine, eats whatever -- any thoughts? Even woke up this morning very early with it "hurting", thought he had to poop, didn't, went back to sleep 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 06.22.08, 08:50 PM Flag
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see if it lasts another week and check with the peds. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:52 PM Flag
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that's been my thinking. we're out of town, would love to wait until get home in 9 days. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 09:25 PM Flag
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Well, sounds like what we just finished cycling through. A super insidious stomach thing w/ various symptoms I've heard of....Ours started w/my 5yo complaining of stomach pain-threw up the first day- once or twice-and had a bit of a fever. No more fever or vomiting after that but persistent stomach pain over several days, accompanied by large soft bm's. that dragged on for several days w/out diarhhea, fever or vomit and pain and she only complained of pain after eating. Went to ped whom said she thought it was a lingering stomach bug, to keep food to a minimum, avoid acids(oj,tomatoes,etc) and dairy until it seemed to pass, keep an eye on her for any worsening pain or other symptoms. Bizarrely, the next symptom was slightly firmer, very smelly poop that was alarmingly pale in color. Called ped; she was duly cautious, as this can be a sign of quite serious illnesses when persistently occurrent-but said if this was the only symptom, that it could be the end of the bug's intestinal cycle, so just keep foods like rice, plain pasta, toast and plain potatoes to avoid complicating intestines. I did a lot of unflavored rice milk and kept her hydrated. 3 days later the stool was dark and she'd been feeling good for a couple of days. Resumed normal everything and she's great. The full cycle lasted over a week and a half, so be patient BUT careful-I got the pain within 1 week of her recovery, the runs next and it was a knockout few days. The stomach thing is all over nyc this month! GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:16 PM Flag
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pale stool. Ped said keep off much food, all dairy, acids(tomatoes, citrus, apple)and keep an eye out. 3 days and much unflavored rice milk later, poop normal and all clear-no pain. But 1 week later, it took me out! 1st day cramps, next 2- persistent, wretched, urgent runs, totally weak and wiped out; fair stool too. It's horrific-don't get it. I've heard it's all over town, so gl [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:22 PM Flag
[ - ] Fairfield CT commute to NYC- where does everyone park for the MetroNorth train? The wait for parking permits is 12 years! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:36 PM Flag
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Seriously?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:39 PM Flag
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Yes, 12 years. we just moved here and i drive my husband everyday, with 6 wk old in tow. But what to do when i go back to work? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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I guess that's why all the Ct moms SAH, so they can chauffer thier DH's around. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 09:14 AM Flag
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There is a $6 day parking lot on Mill Plain Road across the street from the rec center that I park at. If he goes early, there is a lot off Unquowa, but it fills up before 7. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 09:46 AM Flag
[ - ] can anyone recommend a photographer for my db - wanted to take pics before the first bday. tia 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.22.08, 08:35 PM Flag
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kevinhatt.com/kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:54 PM Flag
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nina drapacz..really wonderful on UES [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:57 PM Flag
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thank you all [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 09:04 PM Flag
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www.justbecausephotography.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.05.08, 12:01 PM Flag
[ - ] Favorite VERY lightweight stroller? Volo, G-lite, etc... ? TIA 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.22.08, 08:28 PM Flag
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triumph [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:29 PM Flag
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volo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:29 PM Flag
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ditto, though I do like triumph too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:50 PM Flag
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OP: it is for an almost 3 yr old [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:30 PM Flag
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I know it's hard to give up, but it's time to wean off the stroller, not invest in a new one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:31 PM Flag
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not in New York. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:57 PM Flag
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combi [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:48 PM Flag
[ - ] What to get my friend for his wedding (2nd marriage)? This is a man who 'has everything' and definitely doesn't need cash. Wanted to spend ~$300-$400. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:23 PM Flag
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Something camera or computer oriented. Can I be your friend? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:24 PM Flag
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bordeaux futures for this year or another really great bottle of wine for them to drink in 15 years [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:27 PM Flag
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Does he have a favorite charity? Make a donation in his and his wife's name. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:27 PM Flag
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reservation and gc at a book-in-advance type of restaurant [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:28 PM Flag
[ - ] I really can not stand my closest friend's children, and hate the way they are not disciplined and find it hard to be around them, also have issues with her dh, find him constantly talking about money, it is annoying, we are drifting now, and I think it is sad. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:14 PM Flag
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She probably expects she can lighten up/relax around you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:16 PM Flag
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so it is me? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:23 PM Flag
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Maybe. What you find unbearable will determine the friendship. Her parenting style or her annoying dh won't change. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:27 PM Flag
[ - ] how many of you have had male teachers in the lower grades - K, 1 or 2nd grade? 23 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.22.08, 08:14 PM Flag
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For me or my DDs? I never had a male teacher, except a gym teacher, until 6th grade. My one DD had a male teacher in 1st grade [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:15 PM Flag
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for the kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:16 PM Flag
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Only my G&T teacher [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:15 PM Flag
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when I was a kid? not until 7th or 8th grade. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:16 PM Flag
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for the kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:16 PM Flag
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2nd grade, he was great, why do you ask? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:18 PM Flag
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ds had a male preschool teacher [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:19 PM Flag
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DD had male floater and substitutes in preschool. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:24 PM Flag
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Grace has a lot of male teachers: one of the 3 first grade teachers and one of the two second grade teachers were male this past year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:27 PM Flag
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Male preschool teacher; then in K-2, male assistant teacher plus male specialist teachers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:41 PM Flag
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yes, we have plenty [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:43 PM Flag
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I had a second grade teacher who read Charlotte's Web to us. Mr. Jorgensen (known as Mr. J). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:48 PM Flag
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my dd has a male teacher for kindgerdarten and third grade, my ds had a male teacher for second and third [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:52 PM Flag
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only in K, but two male music teachers, one male pottery teacher. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:06 AM Flag
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I never did (until sixth or seventh grade) -- but my DH is a 2nd grade teacher! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:41 AM Flag
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dd's K and 1st grade teachers were male [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:53 AM Flag
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^^^and the music and science teachers were male too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:53 AM Flag
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my dd had a male pre-k teacher and in her elementary the music teacher is male and a lot of the floating assistants are male. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 07:01 AM Flag
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150? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 07:01 AM Flag
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fieldston lower [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 07:07 AM Flag
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We did, for PreK and Kindergarten. East Village community school. He was FABULOUS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 07:01 AM Flag
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there was one fourth grade teacher [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 07:01 AM Flag
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dd had a male teacher for 2,3,4 and it looks like for 5 also. We have many at our school and she works well with men. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 07:12 AM Flag
[ - ] feel like I am back in 7th grade here in the burbs hoping that the girls out here will like me and feeling awkard and weird, hate this, why can't I grow up? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:13 PM Flag
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they will like you when you stop caring if they do [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:19 PM Flag
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i don't want to feel like this anymore, it is sill. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:23 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone have any idea (ballpark) how much a painting class for 1.5 hrs a week for a 7 yo might cost? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.22.08, 08:12 PM Flag
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How much do you want to pay me to teach your 7 yr old to paint? I have a BFA and a few hours free per week. For $50/wk I'll guarantee suitable for framing art that you can hang over your couch [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:17 PM Flag
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Haha, thanks but I'm already committed to a class - just trying to figure out what it will cost me@ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:20 PM Flag
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I wasn't kidding, I'd love to leverage my otherwise useless BFA my 7yr old might be even more interested with a buddy! Did you really commit to an art class without asking how much it would cost? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:36 PM Flag
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Yes, and my dd is beyond thrilled (took a sample class with her grandmother, who committed her on the spot). I'm glad to do it, but not rolling in it right now and would love to know what it's going to cost me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:50 PM Flag
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I put an ad in an art school and got a student for $25/hour [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:20 PM Flag
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