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Dear UrbanBaby community,

Thank you so much for being a valued member of the UrbanBaby community. We wanted to inform you that we are shutting down the site on July 6th. We are grateful for your participation and support that has helped make UrbanBaby such an important resource to parents for many years.

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Thanks so much,

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[ - ] RHow accurate was your last estimated weight of your baby and the actual weight at birth?epost: 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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overestimated by a few ounces... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 06:03 PM Flag
[ - ] Having twins tomorrow by c-sec. A little nervous...tips/advice for before, after or for dh during? Thanks... 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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Get as much rest in the hospital as you can. GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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Just relax. Also the first six months is the hardest. My twins are almost 7yo and they're so great [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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Congratulations - accept what help you are offered [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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have you had a c-section before? one thing I didn't realize is that when they give you the anesthesia, you can still feel things -- I thought you were supposed to be totally numb, so I was a little freaked out with my first one, kept asking for more anesthesia, didn't realize I would feel something (just not pain). GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 06:14 PM Flag
[ - ] I'm so tired. Make me go to bed. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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SLEEP [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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think of how much better you'll feel tomorrow... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 06:03 PM Flag
[ - ] So just logging on after a long time. Did everyone leave b/c of the redesign? IT's like a ghosttown. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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Please stop. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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People will drift back over time and new people will find the site too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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you wish [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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Yup. They screwed it up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 06:08 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone else get overwhelmed in planning your DCs birthday parties? From where to have it, keeping the numbers reasonable, wondering if I need to feed the parents, goody bags, etc. I always end of spending way too much money, and annoyed that they are always bigger than I wanted. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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going through this now [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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do you provide food for the parents? will make it much more costly (rather than pizza for everyone). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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story of every bday i have thrown for my kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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I enjoy doing it, love planning menus, invites, themes, goody bags, decorations, baking the cakes etc. I am exhausted when eac si done, btu I truly enjoy doing them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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My late August 3 year old has always had family parties only and it has been so fun and such a relief not to have to deal. I know that we will soon and then it will be sad that she is a summer bday but so far, it has been so great for this very reason. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 06:05 PM Flag
[ - ] Any ideas on helping my 2 mo's cradle cap? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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mineral oil [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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olive oil is better [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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baby oil on cotton balls and then a very fine tooth comb. Then use Mustella shampoo, it works really well and prevents it from coming back... pricey but worth it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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I can't remember if she put something besides shampoo, but my doula just massaged ds's cradle cap off with a soft toothbrush using circular motions. This worked like a charm and is completely natural and non-irritating to scalp. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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I think I did buy the pricy stuff first, but it turned his scalp red. Oh yeah, it was just a little petroleum jelly that we used before the toothbrush. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 06:27 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone good with excel? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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ok. here's my question. i have a very long list (words, not numerical information). i would like to know everything on the list that is/has a duplicate. I've been playing around and there's a filter option but it filters everything so that you only get unique records with no duplicates. i want to do the opposite...delete everything *except* if it's a double or a triple. I tried doing a subtotal and that might work b/c every time it's more than one it'll create a page break. but i'm wondering if there's something easier or more efficient. thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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NP - you can sort alphabetically, then run a subtotal that will tell you how many of each record there are; then you can resort and delete just the ones that don't duplicate [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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the problem is that my list is really long. several thousand items. most are unique entries. i don't want to scroll through thousands of entries to find to see where the duplicates are. unless it counts every unique item without a subtotal and then only subtotals the duplicates. i'm going to try that at work tomorrow. or maybe i'll create a sample spreadsheet here to see what happens. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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OP: you can actually do this. i found a web site if anyone is interested. here's the link and thanks for any brain power you put into my problem. http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/excel/HA011366161033.aspx?pid=CL100570551033 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 06:26 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone familiar with seat requirements for kids on airplanes? I'm taking my 4yo and 2yo on a trip. I got both of them seats. Do I have to bring a car seat for both, neither, just the 2yo? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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Neither- under 1 you need one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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Neither. [ Reply | More
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ita [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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neither one needs a car seat or booster on the plane. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 06:15 PM Flag
[ - ] What is your bra size? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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36D [ Reply | More
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me, too [ Reply | More
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32B [ Reply | More
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38C [ Reply | More
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36B [ Reply | More
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go to bed ds [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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34D and I just replaced my everyday bra and it's as thought I had plastic surgery! (Same bra, just not stretched out!) [ Reply | More
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32 DDD [ Reply | More
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34ee [ Reply | More
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[ - ] Can I bring an MBUD on an airplane? Anyone btdt? Should I get some kind of a bag to put it in? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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Why would you drag that thing? Buy a $10 umbrella stroller at Target. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 05:57 PM Flag
[ - ] help - dd going to a 5 yr old bday party for twins (boy/girl) this weekend - pretty fancy, they are bringing in pony and other rides etc etc. what is a good gift? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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Craft kits. $15 each [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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lego for the boy and a craft kit for the girl [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 06:05 PM Flag
[ - ] Best move you've seen recently? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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Oops, meant MOVIE. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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the visitor (i think that's what it's called) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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Lars and the Real Girl [ Reply | More
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The Namesake [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 05:58 PM Flag
[ - ] Any ideas for 23 yr old babysitter for college graduation? $50-100. TIA! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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Cash [ Reply | More
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ita [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 06:05 PM Flag
[ - ] When switching toddler to a bed, do you start with a toddler bed or a twin or full bed? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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we did full - no problems [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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any reccomendations on a good full bed and where to buy? PB Kids? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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I went right to twin bed for our boys, full for dd just because her crib converted to a full size bed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 05:52 PM Flag
[ - ] What is Riverdale like as a community? Am considering moving out of the City but want a short commute, nice town and community, and reasonable people (not too snobby, conservative or crazy). Should Riverdale be on my list? I gather the public schools aren't so great there? Anyone want to recommend other towns? (So far have Edgement, Millburn, Summit, Montclair, maybe Scarsdale and Larchmont.) Thanks! 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.12.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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Don't know but if you look in Edgemont, you'll want to be close enough to the Scarsdale train station to be able to walk there; otherwise you have to drive to the Hartsdale station (where it may not be so easy to park, but it's easier to get a seat on the train). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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we just bought in scarsdale....we also looked in Ardsley, Edgemont and Irvington [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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My in-laws live there, as do many aging jewish couples who are not snobby, conservative or crazy. But they are old! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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a jewish friend told me it would be too jewish for me. said there is a big orthodox community that sets the rules for when stores are open, etc. we are firmly atheist, so we skipped it. also, you can always apply for citywides if the schools there aren't good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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We live in Riverdale and we're not Jewish, snobby, or old. It really depends on where you live in Riverdale. If you are near the synogogues, then of course it's going to be pretty Jewish. IMHO, I find the UWS and UES very snobby and snooty and I have really never felt that about Riverdale in the 5 years I've been here. The shopping IS pretty bad, but the stores' hours are not set by the orthodox Jews. Things just close down kinda early because it's kind of like the suburbs- not a lot of foot traffic, so they close. The elementary schools are very good (PS 24 and PS 81) but the MS and HS are so-so. But since our eldest is entering K next year, we have a while to worry about it (even longer if she gets into A!! ) HTH [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 05:46 AM Flag
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my friend lives there and loves it. she is not jewish btw. there is one good public elem school, and you are close to hill schools. the biggest problem she has found is that her nanny did not want to commute there from brooklyn, and she has had trouble finding a new one [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 05:48 AM Flag
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I've lived there 7 1/2 years and our family loves it. Lots of young families certainly seem to be moving into our building. The public schools are reasonably strong and there are plenty of excellent private options. Parents speak quite highly of their experiences at both PS 24 and 81 and I've certainly met a lot of terrific kids who come from the 81 program. Unfortunately G&T doesn't start until grade 1 in the district and if your interested in that you might want to consider moving to a school zone that has a G&T program (ie. ps 24) so your child doesn't have to switch schools after a year in K. City wides are also an option of course - especially Anderson which isn't too outrageous a commute. Mediocre restaurants and even worse shopping but it's easy to get out to Westchester resources if you have a car and also easy to get into the city. It has a neighborhood vibe that we love and something we never really felt in Manhattan although we didn't have children back then. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 06:42 AM Flag
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You should also add Mamaroneck (one of the waterfront communities to your list)these are very affluent but so NOT snobby, conservative and crazy communities to live in. Very similar to Montclair if you ask me (Westchester's equivalent). There are also a lot more reasonably priced nice neighborhoods in Mamaroneck, so you have to live in an expensive home by the water to be happy there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:24 AM Flag
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We looked pretty heavily into Riverdale. THe people are very nice and it is very pretty and the elementaries are very good. That said, we felt it was the bad parts of city living (apartment instead of house, difficult parking, expensive, crowded, tons of new construction, long commute to midtown/downtown) and none of the good parts (restaurants, movie theaters, shopping, special events, easy mass transit). We also found that there are a lot of areas that are, as said, very Jewish, and we've had friends have bad experiences. As in, their child accidentally touched an Orthodox child, and the mother freaks out that the Orthodox child will now need to be purified. Which freaks out the non-Orthodox child of course. We decided it would either be real country, or real city. Riverdale is a weird in-between. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 07:31 AM Flag
[ - ] 9yo DD has no interest in reading for pleasure. This kills me. I read all the time and the fact that she would rather knit than read really, really bothers me. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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Well we have 3 dcs and all are different unless you had a clone. Please son't make her feel inadequate. She probably has other strengths you don't. hem hem. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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but where's the line? is it ok to spend the day hanging out/knitting, or would you enforce 30 minutes of reading time a day? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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Yes, I would do that. The school must have daily reading requirements - our elementary school does. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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yes, but it's vacation now [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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