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[ - ] OMG - we JUST got the original courier letter this afternoon. That certainly was $5 well spent. What a collosal waste of money DOE! 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.17.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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that whole van, courier thing was so crazy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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Just a thought, but maybe DOE did it to confirm people live where they say they do? ie not cheating re zones? Not to give DOE to much credit . . . [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 04:45 PM Flag
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Where did this $5 number come from? I am very sure that the letters were delivered by DOE folks. They were definitely NOT professional delivery people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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How do you know they were DOE people? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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Because I know how other city agencies do those things. They do not pay a professional courier service if they don't have to. As I said the way the letters were delivered was not professionally. Do you think real couriers would leave letters taped to doors or pushed under doors? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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i think it would be way cheaper to pay private couriers, because they pay messengers way less than unionized doe employees (who would have had to be paid overtime for working over last weekend). "Real" couriers do what they are told to do, if they were told it's ok to tape letters to the doors or pushed under that's what they'd do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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np--insideschools.com; article in the sun (I think) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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I just read it. Okay, so I cannot expect a better delivery service for $5 a pop? The way some folks got their letters is outrageous. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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makes you think maybe USPS is not so bad.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 02:06 PM Flag
[ - ] I'm convinced that parenting has now become a competitive sport 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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in which case i'm probably scoring about how i did in other competetive sports. poorly, benched. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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in the burbs, it seems even worse than nYC [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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I wonder if the parents realize how much pressure they're putting on their kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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pressure? the parents have centered their entire lives around their children's sport's teams etc. These kids are spoiled rotten. Kids skip family events and vacation and are given a pass on homework and responsibility so they can practice 3-4 times per week. It is ugly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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was talking more of parents being competitive with each other through their children [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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that is true, but one effect of it is what I see above. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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we see tht with our friends in the burbs too (NJ specifically - but i have heard horror stories about Long Island and the sports stuff too) - i think here the school thing has so much to do with saving $ too (like not having to do private; being able to live anywhere if you get into citywide, etc.) - yes, it's crazy but i think the motivators are sometimes different. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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live in LI burbs and think some parents here are ridiculous. I feel bad for all these children that are under so much pressure. What happened with kids growing up in a normal atmosphere. I think parents are making up for thier own failures in life. sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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so true - which is why i stay away from places like My Gym where the competition becomes frenzied. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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only if you allow it to be. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 04:44 PM Flag
[ - ] new mom heading back to work in 1 month. offered to pay our now PT nanny $500 for 4 days/week, approx. 40 hours. DS is 6 mos. at first she seemed fine with this arrangment, and now she is all of sudden asking for $600/week. kind of put off by this. would you stick to your guns or meet her in the middle? i should also mention that she will get almost 4-5 weeks of paid vacation time. thoughts? 21 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.17.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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that's very high for 4 days. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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op: i think so too. i just want to make sure im not crazy. i was really shocked when she came back with that. she has been working PT for us for a few months and i really love her and she is great with our son, but i dont think we should have to start off paying $600, just way too much! what do you think is reasonable? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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i pay my nanny, who I adore and who has been with us for 2 years $575. She started off at $500. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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how did you find her in the first place? If she was your baby nurse, don't hire her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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no, she is the friend of my "new mom friend's" nanny. we currently pay her $12/hr for a few hours 2-3 mornings a week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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got it....well, if you like her, stick with your guns. If hs elieks the job, she'll accept. Where is she from? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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^^^ she likes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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el salvador. her english is about 80-90%, but i also speak/understand a fair amt of spanish. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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I think you offer is reasonable.....higher than her current per hour. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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i have a question. in addition to the $575 salary, what do you do as far as metrocard, meals, vacation time, etc ... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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OR: no metrocard, always enough food in the house to make a sandwich, two weeks vacation (plus if we are away, we pay) plus certain days....ie Memorial Day, etc. Liberal with reimbursing expenses (ie, every few weeks, treating a few nannies from to lunch during a playgroup at our house (chinese take-out). After hours, $15 for babysitting, plus cab fare and dinner for working after 8pm. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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i just want to make sure we are being fair, that's all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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$525? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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op: she also knows that we pay our cleaning people $60 every 2 weeks, and she said she would do all that for us if we give the $$ to her, which adds in $30/week [$530] which im not opposed to doing. i told her that means REAL cleaning, not tidying up, scrubbing bathroom, vacuuming, blinds, fridge, etc ... she said she would do it while DS is sleeping. which is certainly possible, but im worried that it won't all get done bc i know what its like taking care of him and i can barely shower sometimes. am thinking of doing it on a trial basis. thoughts? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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separate cleaning at this age is better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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I think you should help her find a job for the 5th day so that her total pay is at least $600. She is probably thinking about the total she needs to make and worried that she won't be able to find a one day job (btw, in the past I never had any trouble finding a one day job for my nanny). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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np: I'd say no to the cleaning. If it were possible, you'd be doing it now, esp w/pt nanny, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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Your offer is pretty good. You should stick to your guns. Plus you need to leave yourself room to give her a raise at the year mark. She is probably just seeing how much she can get out of you. Not that she's a bad person for doing that, but yeah it's a little off putting. But for her, this is her job. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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i totally agree about the raise. that's partly why the $600 is just too much. no room for annual raise, 2nd kid, etc ... id like to think she is just testing us to see what she can get, and i realize we all have to make a living. i feel like she really wants us to give in on the cleaning $$, and im nervous about that. we already pay the money out, so im not opposed, but i just want to make sure things get done and that it doesn't take away from her time with our son. ugh! this nanny thing is so soooo frustrating! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 02:04 PM Flag
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sorry, a few more Q's. you are being so helpful and i really really appreciate it. so i work for a non for profit and i get off just about every holiday imaginable, and im willing to give her 95% of those days off, paid of course, and also the time btw xmas and new years. all the days total about 16 days, plus my husband and i are often on vacation for at least 2 weeks during the year (which of course we pay). so she will end up with aobut 4-5, maybe 6 weeks total of paid days off. do i still need to give her more vacation on top of that??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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Well, I would not count paid holidays as "vacation days." Also, you need to agree on the specific holidays that she'll get so that there's no misunderstanding about a holiday like Veterans Day or Columbus Day (both of which are federal holidays but not observed by a lot of corporations). Somehow, you need to give her some flexibility for scheduling her own vacation time. Not much, but it's not very fair to totally dictate her vacation time based on your family's schedule. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 02:32 PM Flag
[ - ] Do pretty babies and toddlers grow up to be good-looking adults? And do not-as-attractive babies and toddlers grow up to be good-looking adults? What has been your experience with that. I was NOT an attractive child but turned out kinda cute but not gorgeous. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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i think it goes everywhich way, although the ugliest babies never stand a chance [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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np: I have known some ugly babies to grow into some oddly beautiful adults [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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I have found some beautiful kids (from when I was a kid) grew up to be some funny looking adults and the ok looking or ugly ducklings were beautiful adults. I've also found 2 ugly parents (not all) have some beautiful kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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you must be really bored [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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i think it often reverses, cause strong features are also super beautiful in adults, but seem sort of weird in kids. and adorable little noses and kewpie doll faces are kind of weird in adults [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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yes -- that's a good point... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:52 PM Flag
[ - ] haven't been on here in wks but wanted to point out that there was never SO much talk about OLSAT, G&T, etc etc before the new format. Maybe the action has moved to the new site. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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no, it's just a super heated time for those things because the letters just came out. if you don't want to read about them, just de-select 'ny schools' in your settings and you won't see them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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Not true. Everyone also picks NYC in addition to NY Schools so we still have to see the posts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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ITA, and most of them are selecting General Topics as well. PLEASE JUST POST TO NY SCHOOLS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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oh, got it. HEY NY SCHOOLS PEOPLE PLEASE JUST POST TO NY SCHOOLS!!! there that should fix it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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ita [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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Oh yes there was. But you could permanently turn off the NY Schools board and people didn't cross post in the old format. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:23 PM Flag
[ - ] What does it take to get your driver's license revoked? One DUI? Many? Any clue how long a typical suspension is? A contractor that is in my house a lot is driven here by his parents and I don't have the nerve to ask why he can't drive. It's not a matter of $$ for a car, either. I know he is not allowed to drive. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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Does he have a seizuer disorder? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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^^^whoops, seizure [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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that's a good question. i doubt it, though. i know he's had some sort of trouble. his parents alluded to it but i can't tell if it's a gambling thing or a substance abuse thing. and i really only care b/c he's in my house and i have kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:20 PM Flag
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It could be a lot of things - multiple DUIs, too many points for moving violations (excessive speeding tickets) or failure to pay child support. Suspension of license could be until the fines are paid or for a few years. If you really want to know, you'd have to ask. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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op: you're right. i'm just trying to be comfortable with him being in my house without being nosey. i figure i'll wait to ask until i need to in order to feel more comfortable. maybe he'll be done with the job by then. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:26 PM Flag
[ - ] Just curious: is anderson calling new families to let them know about upcoming events? How will these things be announced. don't want to be a pita already. 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.17.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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I was told to expect an email today. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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you already are a pita already [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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. . . and events are being planned for Monday and Wednesday. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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did you give your email address or do they have it somehow? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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Maybe email Donna Smiley from the email address you'd like to receive correspondence. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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is that what everyone is doing? called already, but maybe should've emailed [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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No idea what everyone's doing, but an email is easy enough and then you'll be kept posted. Quite frankly, if I were in Donna's position, I'd rather shoot an email to 50 people than start making individual phone calls. As far as I'm concerned, a one line email isn't being a pain at all (but you could also ask you for a better way/person to contact, if applicable). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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wow. you definitely ARE a PIA already. Relax, dude! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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do you know the answer? if not, go away. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:33 PM Flag
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np: yes, the school is calling (they called me today) but they only have one phone number from the DOE. They're trying to get emails to send out a letter with more info. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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I have not yet rec'd any email (I emailed Donna yesterday) or phone call. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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If you haven't reveiced an email yet, contact Donna. She emailed the details of registration/orientation to new parents. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:52 AM Flag
[ - ] Any new ps 9 G&T parents on who want to talk to me? 23 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.17.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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Me! Have you heard any reasons why there is only 1 class? The program won't "close" right? Once you are in - you are guaranteed G&T through 5th? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:19 PM Flag
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not ps9, but have heard that there is one class this year because only one class graduated. doubt doe would dissolve an existing class as such. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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i have heard nothing of the sort. If anything they have too many kids. many kids with 99th percentile didn't even get in. the reason they have only one class is because they had to add another gen ed class and there just isn't the room or the budget for an extra kindergarten class at PS 9, so they had to cut G&T down to 1 class. I think it will be fun that there are only 25 of us and we have our own class. Do you have a DD or DS? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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DD - so excited! Are you a current parent with another entering? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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No, I just have a few friends there. I have a DD, young. November birthday. Very worried about sending her to tell you the truth. Our psd wants us to keep her in pre K this year but that might mean going right to 1st grade the year following. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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I know a few people who got accepted and all of us have young DD - which I am relieved about! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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oh, really? that's great. Are the other moms nice? I will really miss our little preschool community. We were there for 2 years and made so many friends. i'm hoping the ps 9 community is a warm one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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Yes. Everyone I know who is already there is so nice and welcoming. Are you going to the picnic and orientation? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 02:05 PM Flag
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yes planning on it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 02:19 PM Flag
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warmer than our preschool was. very nice people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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That is so great to hear. I personally didn't feel our preschool was so "warm"- at least not to me because we weren't super wealthy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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Hi from another very excited parent! We have shy DD who is just glad not to have to visit anymore schools this year! See you Thursday. (BTW, the message was about a "potlot" picnic -- I assume that means we bring whatever? It could possibly be my first faux pas there if I show up emptyhanded, I suppose:)) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 09:08 PM Flag
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Does ps 9 G&T deal well with boys that are very energetic? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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OP: Sorry, I wasn't clear. I am a new G&T parent. DD is starting in the fall. I wanted to meet other parents. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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welcome! the school is fantastic! can't say enough good things about our experience. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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So excited to hear that. I am really excited! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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Do you ever regret not going private or are you totally happy? We had partial FA to a private K but it was still going to be a huge stretch. We said if we got Anderson or 9 we would take it and now we have 9. I'm so excited! But inthe back of my mind I think I'll always wonder how the experience compares. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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we were accepted at 3 privates. Ultimately gave up the one we selected for ps9. It is a terrific school, and we have no regrets whatsoever. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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where is ps 9 located [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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Old parent here... Welcome! You seem like a nice bunch. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 02:20 PM Flag
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Thanks - see, already I am so happy with my choice! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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I don [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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I don't think it is correct that the reason they went to one class is because there is only one G&T class graduating. the current 4th grade is the first grade in years to have 2 classes. when they were in K, all the other grades had only one G&T class. When they went to 2 G&T classes, they went down to 1 gen ed. two years ago, with the elimination of catchment and sib preference, they had to add another gen ed class. the school, with A in the building, doesn't have the room to sustain 4 classes per grade. since they believe they will still have 2 gen eds, there is only enough room for one G&T. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 04:51 PM Flag
[ - ] OMG, I am so tired and I have to meet my new boss in a couple of hours. Already had coffee and diet coke. Suggestions to perk me up??? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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a drink? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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coccaine...nah, just kidding! go for a brisk walk/run. gl! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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i go for a bit of exercise... you don't want to over-amp on caffeine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:30 PM Flag
[ - ] Which G&T have foreign language at K? 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.17.08, 01:07 PM Flag
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Anderson does. Some District G&Ts do also. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:07 PM Flag
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which district G&T? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:13 PM Flag
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ps9 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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any schools in D2? 116? 11? LL? thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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LL has Spanish. I don't think 116 does. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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what about 11? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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PS 153 in District 6 has Spanish in K. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 02:29 PM Flag
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really, you're dc is expected to be bi lingual already. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:07 PM Flag
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he is, but i would like formal training [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:14 PM Flag
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NEST has. But my impression of it was that the teacher sucked! DC learned more Spanish from the dog on the Taco Bell commercials. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 02:01 PM Flag
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that's strange. are you fluent in spanish? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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Not even close. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 02:43 PM Flag
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When I toured NEST last year I was told that it offers Mandarin in K. Spanish was planned for the future. Not sure how it all worked out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 02:31 PM Flag
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Two years ago they had Mandarin. That teacher left and they were not able to find a certified language teacher for Mandarin. (They said alternatives pay so much better it is hard to get a teacher for DOE salary.) There was talk a little while ago that they may have a Mandarin option for next year. A flyer came home suggesting this. I actually think Spanish is a better choice -- how many NEST kids have any chance at reinforcement of Mandarin outside of that one class? -- but I doubt I am in the majority of NEST lower school parents on this one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 02:48 PM Flag
[ - ] what's the best book on pregnancy to get for first timer? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.17.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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i loved girlfriend's guide [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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OMG, that book made me laugh until I cried [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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it's out of print on amazon :( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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People will flame but I like What to Expect. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:07 PM Flag
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yeah, if you take that book with a grain of salt, it's useful and well organized. just realized that it'll freak you out if you think it's all worth thinking about [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:10 PM Flag
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Yes, if you're giving as a gift probably the nicest thing would be to give WTE and use a razor to cut out the "when something goes wrong" and "When your baby dies" sections.I never understood why they had that section since, I'm guessing, if your baby dies you're a little beyond turning to WTE for advice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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I think with any book you have to read them and then take & leave what works for you & your lifestyle. I'd hope most moms that care enough to buy a book on pg are interested in having the healthiest pg and db possible so you'll make good choices from all the info out there. Congrats on your pg & good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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baby whisperer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:13 PM Flag
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I thought that book was useless, wrong and horrible [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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np i loved the book [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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for when baby is born, happiest baby on the block. hands down. i also liked dr. sears but again, the razor to cut out the "if you want to work" chapter [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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mayo guide [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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weisbluth for sleep, what to expect for basic info, and jenny mccarthy for out loud laughs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:28 PM Flag
[ - ] car seat question. if the child is over 4years and 40 pounds, they need a booster seat, correct? do they need a five point harness with the booster? if not, do you put the chest strap in front or behind them? b/c the chest strap lies right by their necks, even with the booster. so i put it behind them but was told by a very smart-alecky 4yo that it has to go in front. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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I kept my dd in a convertible carseat (the Marathon) until she was almost 5 (but she was under 40 pounds...I only switched her to the booster because she was getting too tall for the carseat). In the booster the seat belt goes in front of them. We have a booster with a back (Graco TurboBooster, I think) and the head support part has a built-in belt positioner. We also have the backless seat, and that has a little strap thing that is supposed to position the shoulder/chest belt to keep it on the shoulder and not in front of the neck, but it doesn't really seem to work well for us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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A booster with a back (that will properly position the shoulder belt) is fine. A booster with no back is for older/taller DCs. It doesn't need to be a 5 point. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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A 5-point harness is the safest. The new Britax Frontier is a combo 5-point harness and booster. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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