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[ - ] 2.3 yr old pitches a MAJOR fit every time I want to dress her or put a diaper on her. Seriously---I feel like to get them on her would require a force that would hurt her. Anyone btdt? Just terrible twos? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:50 AM Flag
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yes. try, "as soon as we get you dressed, we can ________" and fill in with a favorite activity. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:53 AM Flag
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tried that. also tried threatening that we were all leaving and she would be home alone which i know is horrible to say but i get desperate. nothing works. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:55 AM Flag
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It's a phase. Does she enjoy helping to pick out clothes? Give her a choice of two shirts, two dresses, whatever and get her involved in the process. As for diapers, I assume you are using PullUps? Try getting something with a design she likes. Again, maybe let her choose the package in the store and when you go to put them on her be cheerful and excited that she gets to put on the princess PullUp (or whatever her fav thing is). You really just have to navigate through and try to keep the yelling to a minimum. If you feel you are losing your cool, take a 5 min break and come back and try again. Also, make sure you aren't always in *rush* mode when you are getting her dressed. I think kids pick up on that kind of frantic parental mode and react with more resistance to cooperate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:02 AM Flag
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oh pls. just do it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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LMAO! easy for you to say [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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she's 2. you're the parent. get a grip. really. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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I'm not OP but this gets old. Of course you do what has to be done but I think she is asking for tips to make it easier. Got any? No? Then shut it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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YES I DO HAVE A TIP, it was just do it. OK. There. So F off. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 12:06 PM Flag
[ - ] is it normal for a 2 year old to not like the sand at the beach? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.15.08, 10:40 AM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:00 AM Flag
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yes, and to love it so much that they want to eat copious amounts of it! :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:12 AM Flag
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yes some kids don't like the texture..happens with grass too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:22 AM Flag
[ - ] Moms with boys: How old was DS when you potty trained? did you start with peeing first? standing or sitting? any other advice? my son is 2.4yo 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:36 AM Flag
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We have two young boys and started the 3 year old when he was 2. Get a little potty for the living room and little potty to put on your potty in your bathroom. Have him pee all the time standing and sitting. Take off his diaper put underwear on him and accidents will happen. He will be so happy. Give him treats if that helps. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:40 AM Flag
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Waited until son was 3. Got lucky, trained pee and poop, night and day in about 2 weeks. The best thing we did, was let dh get ds first thing in the morning and they both trotted off to bathroom and peed together standing up. DS thought this was the end all and be all of existance! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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sons were trained by about age 3 for #1, age 4 for #2. #1 training began with sitting, then standing later. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:55 AM Flag
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DS trained by 2.9. He started out sitting. We had the potty for a while for him to get used to it. Then one week, after he'd used the potty a number of times for both, we stopped putting him in diapers in the house. Rewarded with m&m's a few times (didn't even have to do this the whole week). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:04 AM Flag
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mine is 2.2 now, and he will pee in the little potty or toilet with cover if we tell him. we try about 1-2x a day. until he regularly says, "i need to pee now," or "i'm peeing now" we won't push too much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:07 AM Flag
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Potty trained at 2. Went commando inside for a few days, with lots of reminders to use the potty, lots of praise and lots of jelly beans. Had a few accidents on day two, but went surprisingly well. Making the leap of faith in going out with just underwear was harder for me. Got a potette and always bring a change of clothes. It was all a lot easier than I feared. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:16 AM Flag
[ - ] Is the general consensus the people who only ranked 1 G&T school and did not get a hand delivered letter yesterday probably did not get assigned that school? Only ranked Anderson but from posts here it appears that some in my zip code got letters yesterday. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.15.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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no, wouldn't assume anything at this point. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:36 AM Flag
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No, bc there are posts from people who only ranked anderson, got a letter, but not a spot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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OP: just called doorman and letter was delivered today (Sunday). Did not get Anderson. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:53 AM Flag
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only ranked anderson, and we got it today!!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:12 AM Flag
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got in, btw!!!! yoohoo!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:13 AM Flag
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OP: congrats!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:17 AM Flag
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thanks.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:19 AM Flag
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Us too! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:21 AM Flag
[ - ] how old was your child when you took them to a movie theater for first time? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:34 AM Flag
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2 weeks old for reel moms. for a kids movie, about 2.6 yo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:37 AM Flag
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:37 AM Flag
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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#1 was 4yr and #2 was almost 3 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:24 AM Flag
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:35 AM Flag
[ - ] Poll: do you spend father's day with your dh (the family) or does he do his own thing? I've seen so many moms with dc today but no dads. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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We did breakfast in bed, and dh is at a movie with dd and we will have dinner when they get back. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:27 AM Flag
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op: that sounds nice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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We usually stick together but today DH took DD to a show that he bought tickets for awhile ago. When he got them he didn't realize the show date was Father's Day. Works out nicely for ME! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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op: but I think that's great. IMO father's day or mother's day should be spent with your kids (the family). I know many ppl take it as a day of rest too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:25 AM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone know a great Japanese Straightening salon in NYC or nearby? Thanks 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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do japanese people have curly hair, or have they just been inventive entrepreneurs to have created this concept for over-indulged NYers with frizzy or unruly curls? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:30 AM Flag
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some japanese people have thick wavy hair [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:04 AM Flag
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a lot of asians have straight hair, but it is coarse and unruly. they use this method to make it shiny and low maintenance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:09 AM Flag
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No - this process was developed in Japan. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.12.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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pretty much everywhere... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:05 AM Flag
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salon ishi [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:09 AM Flag
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Ditto. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:14 AM Flag
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You should try Xac Anthony Salon in Chelsea!! They have great Japanese straightening specialists there, plus Amazing Cuts and colorists and they are very friendly and affordable! I go and I've sent my friends and they ALL love it and are very happy!!! www.xacanthony.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.12.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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RH Plus on 3rd ave - THE BEST! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.12.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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No one ever believes me when I say mine is straightened. Hiro Haragushi is fabulous. He is on 57th between Madison and Park. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.12.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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how much to get it done? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.12.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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I've been going to Miano Viel Salon on 52nd between 5th and Madison for a couple of years. Mami (no kidding, that's her name) is great. Oh but I get the Japanese relaxer not the thermal straightening - it's less severe and doesn't use the flat iron to break down the hair proteins. Basically, my hair still has a wave or body to it but it's WAY easier to blow straight. My shoulder-length hair takes about 15 minutes to blow out whereas without this, it would take about 45 at this length. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.12.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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Eiji Salon on Madison Ave. near 57-58 St. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.12.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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No, but your DH told me about a great "rub and tug" with a cheap happy ending! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.12.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.12.08, 11:57 AM Flag
[ - ] almost 6wk old slept 5 hrs last night 8:30-1:30. I want to cry of happiness!! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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I hope this is the start of something beautiful! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:23 AM Flag
[ - ] If I am serving crab cakes over mixed greens, should I toss the greens in olive oil and balsamic? I am serving the crab cakes with a creamy caper sauce on the side, if that matters. tia 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.15.08, 10:19 AM Flag
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Because of the creamy caper sauce, I would say don't use the oil and vinegar, but that's just my preference. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:25 AM Flag
[ - ] My dh is an alcoholic. I thought he was staying sober for the past year, but just caught him drinking and am now sure that he's been drinking on and off through the year. Am devastated by the lies and need a good counselor on the upper west side for me and my kids - and maybe for him if he decides to go. Anyone know someone good? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.15.08, 10:17 AM Flag
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you are fortunate you are still able to repair things - my ex refused to get help, had a drinking problem since he was 16 and when we got engaged things did a 180 and he stopped, but i soon found myself 24 years old with a 5 year old son, 3 year old daughter and a baby on the way, packing my bags and leaving forever [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:45 AM Flag
[ - ] MIL is NUTS. DH called her this morning and she bitched about how she needs an A/C and how she wants him to buy her one. We have bought her 2 of them the last 2 summers but she gives them away claiming they cost too much to keep (electric bill). DH reminded her that last summer when she gave it away that not to come to him again because he will not waste his money again. To ask his moocher bother for an a/c (he was the one who took it). When we got back home she left him a message saying I think you should know I was taken to the ER on 6/9 and have the flu. I'm home very sick, completely congested, mucous everywhere. You should know this..but sorry for bothering you. Talking about NUTS 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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talk about a guilt trip [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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I would stay out of it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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op: oh believe me I don't get involved with their arguments. I just am posting about the nutty message she left after she knew he was upset with her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:21 AM Flag
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Is she elderly? My knee jerk is to say 'wow, what a nut job' but then again it is his mom and maybe he needs to give her one more chance to respect his request to not give away the A/Cs he buys. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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op; she is older but she complains every yr of the heat but complains more of the cost of using a fan, a/c, cooler, ceiling fan, ect. I've been with him for 16yrs and whenever we have bought her something to make the summer more comfortable, she complains and gives it away. He has had it with her passive agressive behavior [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:20 AM Flag
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^^btw when dh was growing up, they had to deal with the heat because she refused to put a fan on because of the cost. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:23 AM Flag
[ - ] attendance - age, dh's age, how old are dc 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.15.08, 10:04 AM Flag
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i'm 39, dh is 38, dd is 10 and ds is 4 months [ Reply | More
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44, dh 40, dd 9, dd 6, dd 4 [ Reply | More
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36, dh is 40, dd is 3 and ds is 2 [ Reply | More
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42, dh is 45, ds is 8, dd is 5 and ds is 2 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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35,33,5 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:09 AM Flag
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I'm 39, DH is 38, DS is 6, DD is 3-and-a-1/2 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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40, 40, 8yr, 4yr and pg with #3 [ Reply | More
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40, dh 43, dd 9, dd 6, dd 3, dd 2 [ Reply | More
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42, dh 55, dd 18, dd 16, dd 12, ds 3 [ Reply | More
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39, dh 39, dd 6, dd 6 months [ Reply | More
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40, 41, 5, 4 [ Reply | More
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43, dh 45, dd w/ ex 25;dc with dh - dd 9, dd 6, dd 3, ds 2 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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26, dh 27, dd 2 months [ Reply | More
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43, dh 39, dd 8, ds 3 [ Reply | More
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41, dh 45, 2.2 yo [ Reply | More
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33, dh is 35, ds is 2.2, currently pg [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:10 AM Flag
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29, 35, dd 6, dd, 10months, currently pregnant [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:12 AM Flag
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2-=23-5 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 12:21 PM Flag
[ - ] I have a ds born in October 2003. His preschol is predominently girls, which has been a point against it for next year and one of the reasons causing us to consider public K. When we went to the 183 orientation I was suprised to see many more girls as well. HAve other people seen this in their preschools or other situations-i.e. generally more girls than boys? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.15.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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We've had the opposite problem for our dd's two years of preschool. Very few girls. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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Current 183 parent: I wouldn't worry too much. A lot of families don't even go to orientation. I even met one parent who came w/out his twins. Now that G&T results are out, there will probably be some girls who won't be enrolling. I met a few at orientation who were waiting to hear, including some siblings. FWIW, this year's K has many more boys than girls, also the case at PS6. Welcome to the school. It's a great place, and I hope you and your family agree. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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Seems like a strange reason to choose public over private, no? My 2002 ds has 15 boys and 9 girls in his K class. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:18 AM Flag
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Are you sure it is like that for K? My dc's school has more girls, until you get to the 5/6 program. More summer and fall boys than fall girls. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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our public k class is evenly divided. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 10:36 AM Flag
[ - ] What do you do to enforce a quiet time when dc are too old for naps? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:54 AM Flag
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why do you do this? let them watch tv [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:55 AM Flag
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well that's fine.. just wondering how long and stuff [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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i make her stay in her bed for at least 45 minutes. if i know she is not going to sleep, or i've put her down too late to get a "real" nap, she'll sit in there and quietly read her books [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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