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Dear UrbanBaby community,

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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Thanks so much,

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[ - ] Gabriel Isaac or Levi Isaac 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:18 PM Flag
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I like both. Prefer Levi, I think, but it is a little weird having the first name end in I and the middle name start with it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:20 PM Flag
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Levi [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:27 PM Flag
[ - ] How much does having a WOHM vs. SAHM matter once kids start having homework? Worried that with afterschool and commute, dc will be at a disadvantage because I work FT. We'll have very little time to do HW together and still have playtime. 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:18 PM Flag
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I think, and we're not there yet (ds is just finishing K), that in the earlier grades assignments are handed out in advance, so there's more than one day to do them (Where my sister's dc go to school, they get homework on Friday due the next Friday.) By the time they're in 4th or 5th grade, they can do homework themselves, and you can just check it over. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:21 PM Flag
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that could be okay. Thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:21 PM Flag
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I'm a FT WOHM with kids in NYC public grade school. They do afterschool and I pick them up and they have sometimes done some of their homework but not all of it. They get about an hour a night, usually. So we have dinner and bath and then homework and then a little bit of downtime all in there and then bedtime at 8:30 on a good night and more like 9 on a typical night. It's tough [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:23 PM Flag
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np: how old are your kids? And is it assigned that day? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:26 PM Flag
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They just finished 1st grade (twins). Homework is assigned each day to be turned in the next day. For 1st grade it was an hour: reading, writing and math. Most of the hour was alloted to reading aloud. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:29 PM Flag
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Oh, boy, Hope at my dc's school they do it differently. I like the hand out homework a few days in advance process better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:31 PM Flag
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I hope the same for you, too. In second grade, I'm told the HM is 1 1/2 hours a night [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:40 PM Flag
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-- sorry, meant HW, as in homework [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:42 PM Flag
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I got it. I work late on Mondays (get home at 7:30), so I guess the babysitter will help with the homework and I'll look it over. Not a great process for parents who want to be as involved as possible. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:46 PM Flag
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what school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:47 PM Flag
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PS 6. 20-25 mins of reading aloud, then writing the book names in a reading log. Then math games, which take 15-20 mins, then recording the results on a sheet, then spelling and sometimes sentence writing. Also sometimes we had drawing and writing about the drawing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:58 PM Flag
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YIkes. That's a lot for first graders. What time do you pick them up? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:42 PM Flag
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just before 6 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:46 PM Flag
[ - ] Just curious - why did you guys, the few of you left, stay here on UB and not switch over? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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I like this better [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:17 PM Flag
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ditto, plus habit [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:18 PM Flag
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I just signed on for the first time in months [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:17 PM Flag
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over to what? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:18 PM Flag
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losers.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:19 PM Flag
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Just curious - why do you have insecurity issues? Is it because you're afraid that not all the cool kids came with you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:18 PM Flag
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snort! You are my new best friend! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:19 PM Flag
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np: seriously. The whole thing is so cliquey. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:20 PM Flag
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No I haven't been back here and I cannot believe how hard it still is to use this site. It's so simple and old hat over there. That's all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:21 PM Flag
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over where? seriously. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:27 PM Flag
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id like to know too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:30 PM Flag
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youbemom.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:32 PM Flag
[ - ] http://www.flickr.com/photos/27745817@N04/2595250635/in/photostream/ 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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ooooooooK [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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Shit, guess what I did? Hit paste from my flicker. Damn, sorry. That was from an email I sent to my mom earlier. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:22 PM Flag
[ - ] DD, Dh and I are very excited about registration and picnic tomorrow at DD's new school. It will actually seem "real" after this I think. Anyone else on that is registering at Anderson tomorrow? 59 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.22.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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not so VBA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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op; Not meant to be. just VERY excited and lucky to be able to send dc to Anderson. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:24 PM Flag
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congrats then [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:25 PM Flag
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op: Thank you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:26 PM Flag
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in other words, a brag. you didn't have to mention the school. anderson parents are the most obnoxious on ub schools board. imho. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:44 AM Flag
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no, i wish :( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:13 PM Flag
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Friend on the PA said registration will be postponed until everything is sorted out but the picnic will go on as planned. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:13 PM Flag
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no way. you are just trying to freak everyone out again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:14 PM Flag
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I heard the same. Anderson parent. School is pissed about how the DOE handled this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:20 PM Flag
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np: what are they pissed about? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:22 PM Flag
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Ths school is always pissed. Haven't you noticed? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:23 PM Flag
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np: and they should be. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:23 PM Flag
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op: What are they pissed about? No onsites? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:26 PM Flag
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Just stop this you lying bitches. I'm on the PA and the school is not unhappy about anything to do with this, except what we're ALL miffed about - that it's late and there's not much time to orient you to our community. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:06 AM Flag
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its potty mouth again! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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wow, sounds like the orientation will be fun. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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op: Well, I have not gotten any kind of notification of that and i am supposed to go tomorrow afternoon. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:23 PM Flag
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don't worry. I am at anderson, and I have not heard that they are delaying registration. I think its a troll on here again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:28 PM Flag
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op: Thank you. I agree it is a troll trying to stir things up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:31 PM Flag
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np: we got a wonderfully welcoming letter from Donna. she wouldn't make us show up and then turn us away with our dc would she? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:34 PM Flag
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NNP: anything is possible at that place. they feel they are above everyone else. the doe needs to bring them in line. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:35 PM Flag
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np: I bet before you got your reject letter they were your 1st choice. Bitter! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:36 PM Flag
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np: "At that place"? wow, somebody is really sour grapes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:41 PM Flag
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just so sick of the anderson people. they think the school is theirs to do what they want with it. well, it is a public good that is overseen by a governmental agency. they own nothing. the school belongs to the public. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:44 PM Flag
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what are you talking about? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:51 PM Flag
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I have read a million psts here about how anderson is fghting the doe on something. they fought about onsites, sib policy, olsat, and on and on. now we hear they are trying to delay registration. Its the end of the year. I cannot believe they would think of doing this. But then again... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:04 PM Flag
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THIS IS ABSOLUTE BS. IGNORE THIS TROLL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 04:52 AM Flag
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agree. anderson community is happily ready to welcome all its new members! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:44 AM Flag
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op: ITA. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:38 PM Flag
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Congratulations! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:17 PM Flag
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op: Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:22 PM Flag
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we are excited too. the picnic is a bit late though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:19 PM Flag
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Yeah, we're all crying for you. So sorry you have to go to Anderson's late picnic. Me and my 99 ERB, SB, OLSAT DD will be thinking of you and your hard luck at our 3rd choice G&T. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:21 PM Flag
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Enough already "depressed over 166" mom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:22 PM Flag
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op: Where is your dc going? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:26 PM Flag
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trust me. it's either 116 or 166. two rampant complainers here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:26 PM Flag
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op: i have seen 166 mom posts, but where is 116? Don;t think I have seen hers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:27 PM Flag
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np. amen. sorry about the late picnic, op. let me see if i can dig out my violin. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:45 AM Flag
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I heard that Anderson has the BEST picnics! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:28 AM Flag
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op; Late in the day? it is from 5-7. or late in the process? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:22 PM Flag
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both. trust me, no one will feel like going for a picnic if anderson stops registration to protest the doe. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:27 PM Flag
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op: like I said, I have not gotten notice of that yet, so I will assume that it is going on as planned. i cannot see them postponing it even more. There is a whole schedule of events for monday and Wednesday. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:29 PM Flag
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ditto. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:36 PM Flag
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np: anyone feel like emailing donna to verify this? of course, you would have to admit to UBing! : ) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:49 PM Flag
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Wow - people are being so mean on here. I'm a new A parent too. There's just a troll or two on here trying to make new A parents question their enrollment in the school. Registration is tomorrow afternoon. The picnic is on (weather permitting) and so are the events on Wednesday. See you there! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:56 PM Flag
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Invitation says 5-8pm (fwiw). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:57 PM Flag
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The picnic is always after work so both working and non-working parents have an opportunity to meet one another. Most families on a warm day have their kids out until dinnertime and this picnic includes bringing your own picnic dinner. I always enjoyed going to them with my kids and then plunked them in the tub, exhausted and full of stories of new friends. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:09 AM Flag
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OMG [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:38 PM Flag
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np: What? People aren;t allowed to be happy? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:40 PM Flag
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Not at the expense of others. Were you raised with no manners? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:49 PM Flag
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Yup, we'll be getting Anderson updates all week - Monday morning ("so excited!") Monday night ("that was great! Can't wait til Wed.!") Wed morning ("B., great meeting you! Wasn't monday the best! Can't wait to see you today!" and on and on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:43 PM Flag
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ROTFLMAO!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:50 PM Flag
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np: Ok - I'm a new Anderson parent and I have to admit that was pretty darn funny. I guess we're all just a little more excited than we need to be and, since I don't know any new Anderson moms in real life I do find myself coming here to see what's going on. And, for a class of only 50 kids, there does seem to be pretty strong A representation here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:59 PM Flag
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It's the same 10 people posting over and over and over. And you'll all out each other tomorrow. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:59 PM Flag
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I'm sure you're right, but even 10 is a lot! If 20% of the new Anderson class is on here, that's crazy odds. Anyway, I'm sure we'll all meet people in real life tomorrow and stop being annoying to all the other parents out there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:03 PM Flag
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look, the odds of NYC mothers of kids going through the K process being o UB is extremely high these days. maybe not a few years ago, but now everyone has been here, or comes frequently [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:09 PM Flag
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Let me see--1.1. million kids in the NYC public school system . . . Oh, but you must mean everybody who is anybody . . . [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:16 PM Flag
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Thank God they don't where unfirms at Anderson, IYKWIM. ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:44 PM Flag
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wear [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:44 PM Flag
[ - ] went to b-day party today and mom who i was friendly with, i think i'm her frenemy now! crap. over g&t, too. (my dd scored high-enough for citywide and her bright daughter did not). i'm trying to keep conversation light, but i know she's angry. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.22.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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she needs to get over it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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they both do [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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Are you the one who kept it a secret that you were applying? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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nope, we both were on the level. she had issues with process all along (they lost her application for test, didn't get test date, etc) she's very angry. and i know she looks at my dd and thinks she's not as bright as her's. i'm just trying to deflect the conversation, but it's so, so raw right now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:14 PM Flag
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it is annoying when a kid who is way less bright than yours gets a better placement. I remember this from private school process. some of these kids were slow, slow, slow and their parents managed to wrangle a spot for them at a top private. mind boggling and annoying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:21 PM Flag
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hey, i said she thinks my dd is not as bright, she IS not an idiot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:24 PM Flag
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not your fault that her paperwork got botched by the system. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:26 PM Flag
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Sometimes there is a small social tax to be paid for a pretty big social benefit. It's uncomfortable, but you were fortunate (and your dd is v. bright) she was not (and her dd is v. bright); it doesn't cost much to just let her be angry for a little while, it will burn off. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:15 AM Flag
[ - ] any experience with patio misters? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:06 PM Flag
[ - ] favorite song, age you had sex for the first time, wine or beer, middle name? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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I have many favorite songs. Depends on the mood I'm in. 20, wine, Ann [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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If I Were a Carpenter (one of many), 21, beer, Anne. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:19 PM Flag
[ - ] m m m my sharona! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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the first real concert I ever went to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:19 PM Flag
[ - ] Having moms 60th b-day w/ Sex in the City theme... need ideas 23 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.22.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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Cosmos, spiked heels and cattiness [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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milk of magnesia, comfortable shoes and depends. They are 60! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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You've got a lot of growing up to do, girl [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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LOL! I'm middle aged and it would be gross at my age. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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well, your middle age is different than most of ours [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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how so? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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milk of magnesia is 60? seriously, you can be your fuddy dud self, but I am a lot of fun and want to have fun, you are as old as you feel [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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LMAO! As I said below, I was being more facetious than anything but there is a huge gap between fuddy duddy and slut [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:10 PM Flag
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I think Sex and the City was a mostly dumb show. Giving a crap about expensive clothes, I agree, is gross at any age. Wanting good sex is appropriate at any adult age. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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ITA with that but it seemed that really what they wanted was happiness, not good sex. They kept looking here and there for it to no avail. The truth is, it happens when you do something useful, something beyond drinking and sleeping around. Its a secret about being happy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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satc is cheesy but milk of magnesia is not 60. though I do focus on comfort shoes at 37 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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NP: my mom who is 68 is not on depends, milk of magnesia or comfortable shoes. She's totally happening. More together than I am at 41 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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I was being facetious really. My mom is 65 and has more energy than I do. I just thinnk the whole "lets' have lot's of sex with random strangers" thing should be outgrown by 30 at the latest. 60 just seems sad [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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it is more about celebrating who you are vs having sex with random strangers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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SATC was about girlfriends and girl power, not just about sleeping around. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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shouldn't you really outgrow calling anything girl power by the time you are their age too? I think a lot of what was on that show was a big fat lie and it gets young women in trouble. To be honest I didn't watch all that much so maybe I'm missing something here, but when I did watch it was all about shallow women trying to find happiness in some sort of delusion or other [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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It was about the bonds women share as friends. And we can still call it girl power. That's what it is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:10 PM Flag
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you can call it what you like, but it sounds like depressed college students to me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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LOL! SATC for 60 yos? That is kind of gross [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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Only if you're 12. (np) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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I'm 45 and I think it is gross [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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OK [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:21 PM Flag
[ - ] big day here- we turned db's car seat around. it's offical, we're forward-facing! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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Unless this was because it was db's 1st birthday, I think this mama really needs to get out of the house more [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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np: eh, I can relate. Life in the car got so much easier when we turned her around. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:05 PM Flag
[ - ] This whole distinction between prepped and unprepped kids is so absurd. Do you really think the unprepped 99s are total geniuses who are going to blow away the prepped 99s? That's not how school works. The kids get taught something, they go over it at home with parents through homework, and everyone's on the same page within the next few days. If anything, I'd say the kids who were patient and focused enough to be prepped have the upper hand in school. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.22.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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prepping is a loose term. there is something to be made of kids who went to preschool from ages 2-4, were read to, did a lot of enrichment activities vs kids whose first lang is not english, have single parents, may have done universal pre k if that, etc. not saying that neither child is gifted or not, but at this age, enrichment plays a big role [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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i don't believe in prepping. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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This is how we "prepped" for G&T: did the sample G&T test sent out by the DOE so my child could have one experience filling out holes with a pencil; talked a few times about shapes; played "what doesn't belong" a few times. Didn't ever tell the child about the test - said that morning we were going somewhere to play some games and then go to the playground afterwards. Child scored 99. Obviously, it didn't hurt to talk about 3D shapes a few times in advance, but there was no way to know what was on the test or the environment of the testing. Some kids had trouble in the testing environment or with the tester and it didn't matter what the questions were. A 4 or 5-year-old child can't "crib" for an intelligence test - either they've learned certain information or ways of thinking from early childhood or they haven't. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 10:39 PM Flag
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Is this your masters thesis, or a post? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:19 AM Flag
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^^^np [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:20 AM Flag
[ - ] third day potty training 2/6 dd. in underwear. she didn't have any accidents...but she only peed once in the potty. she did have a full diaper after her nap... including poop. should i be worried she's holding it too much? or just relax and see how things progress over the next couple of days. i hear it takes 2 weeks.... 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.22.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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it doesn't always take 2 wks. took my dc's each 3-4 days incl night training. stop wearing diapers, wear underwear, it will happen faster, put on potty at regular intervals during day (before nap, after nap) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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yeah ... pull ups are a huge mistake. we have been taking her every 30 minutes but I"m thinking that might be over kill? she's still not asking for the potty though. or saying when she has to pee or poop. part of me thinks she still doesn't know. because when she has peed on the potty she looks down at it and tries to standup to see if it's coming out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:58 PM Flag
[ - ] I have a part-time sitter. If she calls in sick, do I pay for the day or not? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 06.22.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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Not! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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yes, let's treat the people who care for our kids like crap. good plan there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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what was your orig agreement? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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op - this is the first babysitter.. and i didn't even ask about that.. :( she was really sick about a month ago for three days, that i paid.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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there you go. you set a precedent, but I would have a conversation about this now-say you paid before, you are going to limit sick days to 5 days per yr or something which you pay, after that unpaid or use vacation (which I hope you discussed with her too) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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either way is ok, but you should decide that before it happens. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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Depends on your agreement. My nanny gets 5 paid sick days. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:55 PM Flag
[ - ] Do you feel like your body will never be the same after having a baby? Howso? I always here women say this, but I'm 3 weeks pp and things aren't nearly as "changed" as I thought they'd be. 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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how old are you and were you in good shape before you got pg? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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30, not great shape but not overweight at all, moderately active [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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30 is pretty young. You will probably get pretty close to where you were. As you get older, you have to work harder. Also even if you get back to your pre pg weight, you may find that things have shifted around. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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ditto. i weigh less now than i did before i got pg, but i have a pooch, and i never had a belly before. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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yep. I always had a small one (damn genetics) but now it's impossible to get rid of unless I really really starve myself. Not worth it to me. I am learning to love my pooch [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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^^hear [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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i'm 7mos post and things are pretty much back to normal- not totally- but pretty much (things that are different: vag is bigger/dh's penis seems smaller, weird line where my utereus and tummy meet, boobs are a little smaller and less dense, nipples are bigger) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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op: yeah, i don't know how the breasts will fare now that you mention it - way too early to tell that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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ITA. 4 years later, I weigh less than I did before I got pregnant, but the hips are a different story. I will never fit into some of my old clothes again. My body is simply a different shape than it was before. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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yes. As ds puts it, I'm "squishy". I've never lost all my preg weight, my boobs sag, my belly is a mess, and the superwide hips I already had are even wider. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:23 PM Flag
[ - ] got a new bed today- where do i purchase good sheets on the cheap? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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Ross, Marshalls [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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Century 21 or....Martha Stewart at Kmart [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:12 PM Flag
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Define good. Are you looking for high thread-count or something nice looking? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:14 PM Flag
[ - ] My parents were just here over the wkend. They are both heavy, but this is the heaviest I've ever seen them. I wish they could eat better and be more active. I've tried to encourage them, but my mom always makes so many excuses about why she has no time to exercise or even go walking. Anyone have any advice as to how I can encourage them to get healthy? I know I can't change them, but I worry about them. Also, for FWIW, I'm an only child (so no sibs to back me up)and my folks live 8hrs away. TIA 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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the truth is that people won't make changes unless they're open to them. you can sit them down, and express concern, and suggest small changes- cut out juices, no sodas, including diet sodas, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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also, you can sign them up for a dance class, or something that gets them up and away from the table. any small increase in physical activity is a start. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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there really isn't anything you can do. just don't enable them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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I don't know if there is anything else you can do. My MIL joined WW and complains to me she can't lose anything WHILE she is eating a donut. People have to want it themselves and take it seriously [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:06 PM Flag
[ - ] When do sleepovers start? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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Around 6, although some a little earlier, some later [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:52 PM Flag
[ - ] Favorite girl names? TIA 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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Rebecca, Sarah, Faith [ Reply | More
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Anna, Cora, Maeve, Katherine, Stella, Maude [ Reply | More
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Penelope, Winnifred (Winnie), Tasha, Jeanine, Portia, Persephone, Prudence, Karen [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:15 PM Flag
[ - ] I feel like we were really poorly advised during this process. Tried for Hunter and Anderson, also applied to a very limited number of private pre-K's. Didn't sign up for another year at current preschool. All of this under the "direction" of our PSD. DC got 99's on OLSAT and SB, 98 on ERB and is going to the only school that accepted...a so-called 2nd or 3rd tier pre-K. With these scores and lack of any "issues" I feel our DC could have done better and that I allowed myself to be advised into limiting our options. 54 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.22.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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What birthday? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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young. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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summer? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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No winter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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You didn't rank any other G&Ts? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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No we didn't want any other G&Ts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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well then, you didn't have a choice now did you? are you complaining that psd didn't advise you to look at other G&Ts or are you mad that she didn't get you into a TT? your post is unclear. you applied to limited options, and now are stuck. How could you not know this was a likely outcome given the numbers? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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I'm feeling that she advised us poorly....wish we had applied more broadly or stayed at the preschool and applied to private K. No, I didn't know this would happen. This was our first time and we relied on our PSD to guide us. At the begining we had 6 options...the four privates, Hunter and Anderson. Figured we'd get a good choice because of DC's scores and PSD seemed to agree. Now that I've been through it and learned what it's really like I would have done it differently but of course now it's too late. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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You can reapply next year, right? BTW, what's your zoned public school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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Yes can re-apply but it will be with no help from the school because they are an ongoing, and will have the awkward and horrible moment of presenting the teachers with evaluation sheets and the stigma of being a family "applying out". Zoned public not an option. The only two publics we preferred over this private school were Hunter and Anderson. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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OP: No, we feel strongly that this school is a better choice than ps 9, NEST, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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np: probably more 99s at those programs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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Wow. OK thanks for the advice but your opinion is not the one I came on here for. Didn't realize who I was talking to. Wow. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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Sure, because at the private pre-K 90% of the kids haven't been tested! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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we gave up EC for LL. Know others who gave up similarly coveted schools for ps9 and anderson. I am surprised by your snobbish approach. you are not happy with any of your choices, but you were not able to get a tt school. did you not think that was likely when you tried for preK and only the 2 top publics? makes no sense that you are so surprised. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:13 PM Flag
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OP: I'm sorry but you have me all wrong. There is nothing snobbish here at all. We applied to the schools we liked and the schools we liked only. We were not advised to apply broadly and at the time, we thought you should only apply to places you'd actually go to. We knew we would not be comfortable sending our very young child to most public K's and that the schools would not allow us to hold back a year so we did not apply. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:17 PM Flag
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There are 4 December birthdays in my dc's K class, and at least 3 November bdays (my ds is one). That's almost a third of the class. All the kids did fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:23 PM Flag
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np: It may well catch up with them later in MS/HS years, as it often happens. If OP does not want her child to be the youngest it's not a bad thing to consider. Given the redshirting in the rest of the country, your dc will always be up against the creek if so young. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:41 AM Flag
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OP: I know, but that's those four kids and this is my kid and they're all different. We discussed it a lot...the money is not nothing to us. Ultimately we realized being the youngest would not be good for our DC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 09:21 AM Flag
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I call BS. if you only applied to schools you liked, and got one, you should be happy. you cannot apply broadly for private preK, as only some schools have them...and very few, at that. the idea that sending your dc to anderson would be easier on him than other G&Ts is laughable. clearly, you thought you'd get hunter/anderson or HM and ended up with trevor or bank street. oh well, better luck next time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:26 PM Flag
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OP is a troll. ignore. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:43 PM Flag
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OP: I don't know what is BS here. You said "I call BS" and then went on to say exactly what happened to us. We came up with our list before seeing DC's scores. In retrospect, I wish we had just kept DC at preschool and used this comming year to apply out. As far as publics go, we were not hapy wiht our DC being the youngest in a large class but felt that for Hunter or Anderson DC could suck it up. When it came to other top G&Ts, we went back and forth but ultimately decided it was not the best decision for us and went with the one private DC got in to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 09:23 AM Flag
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you gave up a spot at ethical culture for lower lab? please tell me you're kidding. if not, i'm telling you that you are a moron. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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I feel it was the best decision I made in the process. so sue me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:21 AM Flag
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In all honesty then it is probably better than A or H as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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Then it must be a decent private (no matter who thinks it's top tier or not), so I wouldn't worry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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Please lady quit your kevetching. Do you know how many were shut out this year that still do not have a placement. Count your blessings you have a spot. It is only going to be just as bad or worse next year. My ds scored 99sb, 96erb and 98olsat-no issues- we got in to a 3rd tier school and are THRILLED b/c our zoned school sucks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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My child started in preK in a terrific school that is never called top tier on UB. It's been a great 8 years so far. They've covered much more material than her friends in public schools (like PS 41 and Lower Lab), per my conversations with those children's parents. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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NP: How do these conversations go anyway? I can't imagine talking about curriculum with parents, other than in vague ways. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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Generally they start with the other parent's complaints and usually I just listen. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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LOL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:14 PM Flag
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^^^Although then that makes sense since you're only getting information from disgruntled parents. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:14 PM Flag
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Those are the only parents I know at those schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 09:03 PM Flag
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Which Private PreK? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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Sorry, can't say. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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ECFS? Calhoun? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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how is your child applying to kindergarten and pre-k at the same time? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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are you new? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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no, hardly. just confused. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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very simple-nyc has different private and public cutoffs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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okay, no need to be a jerk about it. i have 2 january-born children so it's not something i need to have in my brain 24-7 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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not being a jerk, just pointing out that if you have any inkling about process, you would know this. common knowledge-and not just limited to nyc. no need to think about this 24-7 or be rude [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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not feeling rude at all. sorry just something i've never really thought of. my apologies, clearly i've offended you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:10 PM Flag
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Born between September 15 and December 31. Public K and Private Pre-K in one year. That's how the cut-offs work in NYC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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ah, of course, sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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September 1 and December 31, believe me I know. Sept. 10 ds here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:15 PM Flag
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so many factors here, but if you want to blame psd for your poor choices, go for it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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I don't understand what you would have done differently. You said you didn't apply to other g&t's b/c you like your private option better, and there are only a few privates that have pre-ks that accept non-sibs. Plus, you already said that you applied to the schools that you would go to. I can't see what else you could have done. Applied to privates that you wouldn't have gone to? What would be the point of that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 07:06 AM Flag
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entitled , entitled , entitled. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:02 AM Flag
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OP: In retrospect, we should have stayed put at our preschool and applied out to more K's for the following year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 09:25 AM Flag
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so can you return to preschool and apply again? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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nope. Too late for a preschool spot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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You know the "2nd or 3rd" tier will most likely be fabulous. Try not to get hung up on what UB says. GL, I hope that you and dc love the school to which he was accepted. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:44 AM Flag
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