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[ - ] automatically means kid is very smart? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:34 PM Flag
[ - ] DD is one and just tested positive for lead exposure. Not dangerous levels yet, but we are beside ourselves b/c not sure where she has been exposed. Has this happened to anyone? Did you have your house tested? Was that helpful? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.17.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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yes, happened to us. totally freaked me out. now at nearly 5yo, dd is doing great. very verbal, smart, healthy, mature, etc. try not to worry [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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what level? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:40 AM Flag
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np. That is high I'm glad your dd is doing ok. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:04 AM Flag
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call the DOH they are great in this area and take things very seriously [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:08 AM Flag
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was it a finger prick or through the arm? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:19 AM Flag
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Don't panic. We have just been through this too. Ds tested positive at 2yo (5 - so raised but not too high). We rent in a prewar building and insisted on testing and remedial work being done. At 2.5yo ds retested at 1 so back to normal. Not sure where he got the lead from but he also had some of the recalled toys so maybe there. I called the Dept of Health for advice on what to do and they were very helpful. GL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:03 AM Flag
[ - ] anyone know where i can buy a foogo in bklyn clinton hill area 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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I don't live anywhere near you, but have purchased them at both target and whole foods if that helps. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:40 PM Flag
[ - ] has anyone ever been unfaithful? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:33 PM Flag
[ - ] Did you read about the New Utrecht HS (Brooklyn public school) kid who got into all 7 Ivies he applied to plus Georgetown, NYU & a college I can't remember? He was only rejected by MIT. He's going with Harvard. New Utrecht isn't even on the radar of UBers. (sorry for the double post - not used to New UB yet) 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.17.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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tell us about him.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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never heard of the school, but the kid must be exceptional [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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I had to look up the school too. It's in Bensonhurst, with a 48% graduation rate. Pretty racially diverse: 37% white, 29% Hispanic, 26% Asian, 10% Black. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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His family moved to the US from Poland 5 years ago. He was captain & founder of the debate team, president of mock trial team, editor of the paper, co-captain of model UN, valedictorian, played soccer & volunteered. Oh - and accepted at Stanford too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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no wonder Middle America is threatened by immigration [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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LOL! They're getting all the Ivy spots!!!!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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^^^And they're doing it without even having to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars in private school!! How do they do it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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Study [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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nyc is threatened by immigration. middle america could care less. most of the immigrants there get totally absorbed into the culture. nyers are the ones whining about all the asians at stuy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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It was in the NY Post today... the boy arrived in the US from Poland when he was in the 7th grade... he had something like a GPA of 4.14 (due to scaling or something like that), debate team, newspaper, etc... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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and they say polish are dumb! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:48 PM Flag
[ - ] is it unusual for a two-year-old to speak in long, complete sentences? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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kind of but not totally unheard of. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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does this automatically suggest that kid is quite smart? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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np: no more so than an early walker suggests athletic ability. kids just develop in different ways. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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no- things even out. Think about all the kids that peak in high school. People excel at different things at different times. And anyway, being smart isn't the end all [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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oh yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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well excuse me but not on ub. somehow though their dcs never get in to the right school though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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there are early talkers- my dd was one. We were carrying on a conversation on the bus & a woman asked how old she is. My dd replied, "I'm 2 and I'm a big talker." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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lol! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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What's also weird- she can recount her dreams. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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not among our friends' kids, for some reason...seems like we've all got talkers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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mine did. I still remember the pediatrician going "He speaks in subordinate clauses!!" at his 2-year check up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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since we are are all bragging in a good natured way, I remember so clearly when my son at 20 mos said "mommy, I has to tell you somesing, the cows in the barn are sleeping" and there I was counting the number of words :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:36 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone ever take melatonin to help with sleep 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.17.08, 06:30 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone tv-free? If so, any particular reason? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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i was in college and after i got out but started watching it when i went to grad school. now, i'm the TV queen. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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for kids or for ourselves? dh & i watch some tv but not much. dd doesn't watch any. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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I was tv free as a kid and love it now! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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OP: In general. We have an ancient tv and are thinking we may not bother switching over to digital, just skip it altogether. Feels weird to think that I'd be one of those sancti-people. :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:44 PM Flag
[ - ] Did you read about the New Utrecht HS (Brooklyn public school) kid who got into all 7 Ivies he applied to plus Georgetown, NYU & a college I can't remember? He was only rejected by MIT. He's going with Harvard. New Utrecht isn't even on the radar of UBers. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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there are amazing kids in every corner of the world. signed, HS teacher. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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I think he got into Carnegie Mellon, too. The most amazing part? He came to this country 5 years ago!!!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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And Stanford [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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Sadly, that's not amazing at all. we don't make them that smart over here anymore. :-( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:31 PM Flag
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he actually got into 17 schools. His mom was so sweet. She said I know he is going to change the world someday. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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Holy shiite. How many schools did he apply to???? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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18 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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and he didn't even go to a TT high school! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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I know. Not even a public TT HS! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:21 PM Flag
[ - ] Teacher here: I'm working at a day camp this summer and I just realized that I don't know what to where every day! Have t-shirts and have sneakers, but I guess that I need shorts or Bermudas (UB fashion police, this seems like an okay excuse for shorts wearing!). Where do I go shopping? Don't want to spend a ton (but I'm vain and don't want to look terrible either!!). 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.17.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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wear [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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Oops! I know the difference -- that was really just a typo, I swear! :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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how about comfy flowy skirts too? Id go to Old Navy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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I'm not sure that that would work. But I will look at ON for shorts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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jeans [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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Too hot [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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jean skirt? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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old navy or target... you can also get skorts and shorts at lands end (sears) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:33 PM Flag
[ - ] what is a G & T? school test? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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gin and tonic [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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Gifted & Talented programs in NYC schools [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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when does child take them? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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3 times a day, 1 spoonfull [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:40 PM Flag
[ - ] Has anyone sent their child to an integrated preschool? What are the pros for sending your average to bright child to one? 30 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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what? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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what? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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what in the world do you mean by integrated? what race are you assuming everyone here is? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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it's so messed up because kids just know each other as kids. It's the parents that mess it up with all their conditioning. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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ignorant fool [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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One of the Board members at my job told me not to buy a house in the neighborhood I live in because "it is integrated." She wasn't talking about special needs kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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OK [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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op- you are whacked. An integrated preschool is a preschool that intergrates special needs kids with run of the mill kids. It has nothing to do with race. If you dont know what you are talking about, shut it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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that's the way to make a point- get nasty [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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because OR was so sweet? whatever [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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I don't see the benefit in getting in a huff- just as easy to explain the term without telling people to shut it. right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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Yes, right. Thank you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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You were rather unclear in your question. And you need a xanax. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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integrated? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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I think we don't know what integrated preschool means. Could you tell us? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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she means people of different ethnic backgrounds [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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I don't think so. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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What does she mean then? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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OP- you need to stop mouting off about things you know nothing about. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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How is asking a question mouthing off? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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my niece went to one. she is a typical child, very verbal, bright. She was a 2nd born so it taught her leadership skills. it also taught her empathy towards others. she loved it.all the activites are the same as a typical preschool just extra help for those children with special needs. also kids with special needs must be high functioning to be in an integrated classroom with typical kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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oh, so integrated means special needs kids and normally developing kids? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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yes! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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op- thank you, the first sane response! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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Honey, you never told us what it meant. The OR was the first to say what it is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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Im sorry, I didnt realize it was such an unusual thing. I was gone for a bit and came back to someone spouting off that I was racist and conditioning my kids against others, darling. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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it's just UB [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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You're right, phew. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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Do you not speak English? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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Why are we all so quick to get pissy? I know I am. Not OP. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:46 PM Flag
[ - ] Gave birth six hours ago and can't believe how good I feel! Amazing!! 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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Do you have a pain pump? Congratulations! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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what's a pain pump? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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Mazel tov! :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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thank you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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good for you! and congrats on your new little one. you have your laptap at the hospital or did you do a homebirth? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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homebirth. She's sleeping on my My Brest Friend right here :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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really? did you do it in one of those tubs? glad to hear you're doing well and baby is, too.. :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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I did give birth in the tub--didn't know if I'd feel like it but I did and it was great. Didn't get a birth tub, though, we have a nice big tub, luckily. We're both doing great, thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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np: I've always wondered who gets to clean the tub afterwards? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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my midwife and doula did. Not too big a deal as far as I could tell. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:54 PM Flag
[ - ] What does NCLB refer to? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.17.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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no child left behind [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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No Child Left Behind - federal legislation aimed at improving schools, but not well thought out or designed, not properly funded or actually succeeding at improving education in the US. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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Thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:32 PM Flag
[ - ] i need a new washer and dryer...any suggestions?? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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whirlpool duet -- i'm very happy with it and my cousin is, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:26 PM Flag
[ - ] Poll: What do you do? What does DH do? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.17.08, 06:21 PM Flag
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Both media-related (1 Web and 1 radio) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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Me: education (admissions). DH: teacher (elementary-level). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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curator, precision machinist [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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me: SAHM who really wants to go back to work but doesn't know what to do, DH: publishing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:28 PM Flag
[ - ] EBF, 4 month old dd. Fed her on right side for 5 mn and then went to pump on that side. Nothing came out. Got 1 oz from left side. Hadn't used pum in over 6 weeks. DD doesn't cry out in hunger, but thought it was strange that I didn't get anything. Should I be worried I don't have enough of milk? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:20 PM Flag
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Do you usually only feed one side at a time? If so it's not shocking that the left one only had 1 oz, and by 4 mos, you'd be surprised how fast some kids can empty a boob. I'd go more by your DD's moods and weight gain. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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