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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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[ - ] 6 months pregnant and dead tired. Someone motivate me to go to my aqua aerobics class tonight. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:43 PM Flag
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hey me too! really really don't want to go. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:44 PM Flag
[ - ] How long did it take you to lose the baby weight? How much did you gain? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.09.08, 03:42 PM Flag
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three weeks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:47 PM Flag
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About a month the first time - 20 lbs, and a 4 months the second time - 35 lbs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 04:19 PM Flag
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db will be 6 mos next week and I have 10 lbs to go. I gained 35 lbs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 04:21 PM Flag
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I gained 60 pounds! Lost 30-40 right away, then more gradually. 3 years later, I still have 10 lbs to lose [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 04:22 PM Flag
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5 months. 42 lbs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 04:27 PM Flag
[ - ] what's a good way to make broccoli and spinach for my 9mo so that she'll like the taste? she eats a ton of peas and yellow vegetables but doesn't like the other greens. TIA! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:41 PM Flag
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butter or olive oil and salt on the broccoli, cream the spinach [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:44 PM Flag
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cheese sauce [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 04:02 PM Flag
[ - ] READ ME, PLEASE??!! How am I not using this site correctly -- I was gone, in a meeting for 15 minutes. I came back and the same topics are still on my front page. Are there so few people on? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.09.08, 03:40 PM Flag
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nobody posts here anymore. site sucks now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:43 PM Flag
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refresh the talk/posts page [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:46 PM Flag
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A lot of people have left [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:52 PM Flag
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it's too hot to sit in front of the computer. everyone is sweating in front of the fan. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:52 PM Flag
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It's always slow these days [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:54 PM Flag
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Are you sorting by recency? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 04:06 PM Flag
[ - ] Dear God, please let my 99 DD into Anderson. She only got 2 wrong on the OLSAT. She deserves to be there. We live three blocks away. Please do this for us. I will never use another plastic bag AND I promise to attend temple every Shabbat and High Holiday until I die. I know you have a grand plan but could we possibly fit into it in some small, citywide way? Signed, Mom who was never as smart as her kid strangely seems to be. 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.09.08, 03:32 PM Flag
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aw i wish you luck [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:37 PM Flag
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GOOD LUCK!!! Thus process s*cks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:39 PM Flag
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She'll get it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 04:06 PM Flag
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DS with only one wrong. can you put in a good word for us too? TIA. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 04:09 PM Flag
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I am praying for the technicality that lets my 98 in! Good luck to you though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.09.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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dear mom, you may find that things beyond your sight will end up being the very things that bring your child the most happiness in life. love, god [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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Mine got none wrong, but I have realized that at this point, it's more about my ego than her well being. We'll end up (I'm sure) at our district program which will be just fine for her and for us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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I'm sure you'll get in. But I hope you really don't think your dd is any kind of special smart just because of the test. (ds was also a 99; only missed 3 on the OLSAT and 0 on the BSRA) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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Good luck to you and me!!!! Hope my DD get into Anderson, too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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If I wish you luck, do you promise that if you don't get in, you won't come here complaining about all the dumber 99s who got in over your dd? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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np: Ugh, that will suck. Even last year, so many people were complaining that their kid was "smarter" than one that got in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 06:08 PM Flag
[ - ] In the event that we do get our FC G&T placement and go public...when do public schools start? Our private (that we hopefully won't be attending) starts September 2, and we have scheduled to be out of town until the day before. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.09.08, 03:26 PM Flag
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I think the third [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:29 PM Flag
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Public starts the day after labor day (right, that's 9/2). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:32 PM Flag
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are you going to eat a full year's tuition? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:08 PM Flag
[ - ] does anyone know - if you want to switch birth control (pill) brands, can you just switch over mid pill pack or do you need to finish a month, then stop, then start fresh? of course i can ask the dr. but thought this might be faster. thanks! 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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i'd def find out an official (not just ub) answer on that unless you want to get preg. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:22 PM Flag
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Might be faster, but you might end up pregnant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:24 PM Flag
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i would not switch mid-pack. diff pills work release hormones differently. finish one then start the other. def. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:25 PM Flag
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I've done this a few times and was always told to finish one pack then start another. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:26 PM Flag
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OP: thanks all, that's what i figured, but it's a bummer b/c i'm on the 3 month at a time kind (seasonique). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:29 PM Flag
[ - ] If you saw something negative about a friend, on line, in the paper, etc. --> would you alert them to it or just ignore?? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.09.08, 03:18 PM Flag
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hmm, probably ignore. unless good friend and you think they 'need' to know [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:19 PM Flag
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If it were me I would want to know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:19 PM Flag
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ITA. only if it could cause real harm. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:19 PM Flag
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but would you care if you knew that your friend knew? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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it depnds. I don't need to know the Alex posted a negative comment about you on his blog, or the reviewer really hated your new project. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:22 PM Flag
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We had lots of "friends" who called or emailed about the bad review DH's book got in a newspaper. Same people did not contact us for other great reviews or when DH's book got a big honor. Good friends only contacted for the good stuff. Think hard why you want to do this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:22 PM Flag
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is it something that could harm her if she doesn't know? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:26 PM Flag
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friend probably knows about it already... i would call to congratulate, but also call and leave a message to say you were still "there" for something bad too... I just wouldn't "break" the bad news nor expect a conversation about it... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:30 PM Flag
[ - ] This is only for mom of G&T kids who scored over 97. People on this Board think that it is terrible to teach our own kids in a competitive enviroment anything at home that is academic. Honestly, how many of you (before age 5)- have done "Zero teaching" ( no letters, no writing, no sounds, only reading bedtime stories) , "Normal amount of teaching" (letters, sounds, numbers, colors,shapes, seasons, up,down), "A little more than normal teaching" (all the above plus sounding out words, putting word families and sight words up on the walls - to play games with, reading beginners books, discussing topics of interest at length, introduced to different workbooks to try out (K level), or "A lot more than normal"( all of the above, plus made available chapter books, Workbooks on logic, workbooks on different subjects(1st grade). Please note %, gender and one of the above. Be honest. 27 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.09.08, 03:18 PM Flag
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We've done zero teaching as you described it. We do, of course, answer dd's questions. For example, she will ask what sound a certain letter makes, or how to spell something. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:24 PM Flag
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Zero teaching before five? how would you even get away with this? My kids are always asking how to spell something or write their letters when they were three and four [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:27 PM Flag
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ITA, my not yet 3 year old LOVES writing, wants to know how everything is spelled, want to count, etc. I can't imagine why you would not teach when they're eager to learn [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:31 PM Flag
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Ok , I have to ask: without teaching her anything,did she go to pre-school? In order to pass G&T 2nd part, you have to at least know letters, numbers, shapes and colors. You are not born with that knowledge. What was her score? What does she know just from pre-school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:47 PM Flag
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99, and she does attend preschool. And as I said, I didn't "teach" as you defined it. I just followed her lead, and answered her questions. It was all at her direction. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:55 PM Flag
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98,girl, "A little more than normal teaching" .No set schedule, can go weeks, months without teaching anything. All at her pace, as she shows readiness. Some weeks, she is pulling out workbooks and can wants to do 5 pages straight. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:28 PM Flag
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We used to be in the "do nothing" category, but at the reccomendation of our PSD we ordered the OLSAT prep kit and that was it, DD was sold. Now we make regular trips to Bank Street Books for workbooks. DD only likes math, patterns and problem solving ones. No reading. She has all her pre-reading skills from watching Super Why and asking questions, but the math is exploding thanks to the workbooks. She asks to do one whenever we are home....at least twice a day. She's completing a 1st grade math book now, and is 4.5 years old (December kid starting K in the fall as the youngest.) I never thought I'd be a "tutor" kind of mom but DD loves it and is the one leading it so I'm going with it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:29 PM Flag
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My little one was also exposed to a K Math book at 4.5. We took it very slow. She hates writing letters and numbers- but she got the concepts and enjoyed doing them. She got as far a Unit 7 Houghton mifflin math steps .We worked on it from June thru Decemeber. We have not picked up that book since then. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:40 PM Flag
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From this board alone....I have yet to see a kid who scored lower than a 97...or some are fibbing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:49 PM Flag
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93 here. But then again, my kid is too dumb for me to even be on this post. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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98 boy--probably "a little more than normal teaching" ---he loves workbooks but has a limited attention span. But when he chooses which book we will read before bed at least half of the time he chooses a workbook. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 04:37 PM Flag
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This is such a bizarre question. I can't get over the fact that the OP somehow thinks that only the top 3% are the only smart kids around. She seems to have bought into this hook, line and sinker. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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OP: I did not say anything about the top 3 being the only smart kids. There is a lot of bashing for preping kids,I just think it is impossible for your kid to do very well on a test, when they have not been exposed to any teaching at home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:58 PM Flag
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You seem to underestimate the luck factor in testing 4 yr olds. So much of it is out of your control. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:00 AM Flag
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prepping. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:54 AM Flag
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Zero. We both work F/T and are exhausted by the time we get home. I make dinner every night and let them watch whatever they want. We answer their questions and read to them before bed if it's not too late. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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My son has a very high IQ and craved learning. I did not introduce concepts to him unless he asked...which he always did. People assumed I did flashcards, etc. I just answered his questions and he took it from there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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99% dc. We fall into the "normal amount of teaching" category. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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99 boy. zero teaching. the kid can't read, isn't interested. i couldn't care less -- early reading to me is often a parlor trick, and is not a prerequisite of giftedness. loves to be read to, though, has an amazing vocabulary, asks questions about everything (which we of course answer). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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99 girl - normal teaching, nothing more. Can't read, loves to be read to and learn things but I want her to enjoy her childhood. I think she tests well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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99, and we fall into the "a lot" category. We work on some combination of math, reading, spelling and handwriting for 15 min. every day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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99 dd, normal amount of teaching. She reads fluently, but it's not something anyone taught her explicitly. She has an incredible vocabulary, memory and knack for recognizing patterns, which I think is what allowed her to pick up reading so easily. Her math ability seems to be strong, but it doesn't come as easily as the reading. She writes, but it's messy to the point of illegible. We're leaving that for her teachers to deal with. Interested in just about everything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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98, probably a lot more than normal now. But didn't start out that way. My dd likes to do work and sometimes asks me to give her work. Naturally I'm sure I have some blame in her level of interest in work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:27 PM Flag
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I wouldn't put activities like doing workbooks, putting words on the walls and explicit reading instruction in the same category as something like discussing topics of interest in depth. Ditto with the other workbooks and making chapter books available. In-depth discussions and sharing chapter books both seem so basic to me, I'd put them in the zero teaching category. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:55 PM Flag
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99 boy: a little more than normal. letters, numbers, sounds, writing, workbooks, brainquest, lots of puzzles and building toys, lots of science books and shows. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:30 PM Flag
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99 DD, I guess between zero and normal. Obviously we answer questions and allow her to pursue her interests, take her to museums etc. I have never tried to teach her to read. It would never occur to me to give a small child a work book. I think she'll have plenty of time for that in school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:43 AM Flag
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99 boy. I don't think the question makes sense. I stay at home AND he has a big sister so a lot of the things listed are just a normal part of our day. I haven't made an effort to "teach" him as such, but talking about the world around us, and things that interest him seems like parenting, not teaching. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:58 AM Flag
[ - ] I have a newborn and looking for a night nurse - open to hours. Please email if interested. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:13 PM Flag
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do you understand that we don't know your email address? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:19 PM Flag
[ - ] Holiday weddings are bad; destination weddings are worse. (Signed: Off to Turks and Caicos with two under two for Labor Day this year.) 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.09.08, 03:10 PM Flag
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sorry, but that sounds dreamy. i mean, 2 under 2 is tough, but still.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:11 PM Flag
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Ack! Family member? Otherwise I'd decline. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:11 PM Flag
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yeah, i agree. destination weddings seem to me like: if you can make it and this sounds fun, come. but less obligation. unless good friend or close family. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:12 PM Flag
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Yes. It's my "stepsister," sort of. A foster sister I grew up with. It's her dream wedding, and I'm so excited for her, but UGH this trip. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:12 PM Flag
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can't you leave the kids? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:16 PM Flag
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OR: That would make it much more of a vacation, ITA. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:17 PM Flag
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No. The only people I'd feel comfortable with are my parents, and they're 1. going to be at the wedding 2. would DIE if all the babies didn't come to a family wedding. It'll be OK. I'm just venting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:17 PM Flag
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can you bring a sitter? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:36 PM Flag
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yuck. that will cost a pretty penny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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Sometimes it is the only thing that works. My sister is planning a July 4th weekend wedding. Grooms family and all there friends live 4 hours away by car. Not Saturday wedding (Jewish). Sunday afternoon is difficult. Whoever can't come, won't, with no hard feelings [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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i remember you posted about this a couple of weeks ago... why did you decide to go ? I think everyone gave you permission (like our permission counts !) to pass... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:28 PM Flag
[ - ] what's a good color croc for a 2yo girl? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.09.08, 03:08 PM Flag
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whatever color she choses [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:12 PM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:40 PM Flag
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at 2, you should choose - i got mine gold and it matched everything and didn't make her look like elf feet - loved them so much, i got a pair for me (that was 2 yrs ago) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:58 PM Flag
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Any color will look adorable...pink, orange, white, light blue [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:18 PM Flag
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I got a lavender color and it seems to go w/everything - but I agree -- whatever she picks out is best [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:51 PM Flag
[ - ] What's for dinner? This heat is killing me. 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.09.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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Left overs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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sushi, from a reputable place [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:10 PM Flag
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just had halibut over white beans and spinach, cooked in foil on the grill... yum! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:20 PM Flag
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you're grilling in NYC? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:44 PM Flag
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People do. My neighbor does almost every night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:46 PM Flag
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I guess you're lucky to have a balcony or terrace. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:47 PM Flag
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True, or else they do it on the sidewalk [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:51 PM Flag
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it's illegal to grill on a terrace or balcony [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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really illegal or just sort of illegal... I mean, is it a "suggestion" or a law ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 04:53 PM Flag
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I believe it's a law (for buildings of a certain size) and many buildings don't allow it based on house rules. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 04:53 PM Flag
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anyway - I'm just cranky. grill away. it's summer!^^ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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it's nasty hot... nasty... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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marinated chicken tenders on greens with a fresh tomato basil vinaigrette [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 04:05 PM Flag
[ - ] ds is 10 months and will eat chunkier foods that he feeds himself or I help him but spits out the chucky parts of stage 3 jars. anyone else dc do this what do i do? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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Sounds fine - great, actually, if he can't handle the food, he spits it out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:04 PM Flag
[ - ] SATC: TM. Yeah or nay? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.09.08, 03:02 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone bought a hybrid SUV in NYC area? Is there any chance we can get one within a month? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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do you need it for a summer house? we realized it was still cheaper to rent than own [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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We've been going too the house almost every weekend now - except winter or late fall whne we go once a month. To rent an SUV in the city for the weekend is over 200. Weekend like Labour Day or July 4th are insane price wise. That's what we thought in the beginning but we put thousands $$$ in Alamo's pockets [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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why do you need an suv for every weekend? We get an SUV for heavy transport weekends and then a mid size for other times. And if yourent for a week or a month at a time, the per-diem is signifcantly less. Insurance and parking alone in the city will cost you $6000 per year. We use Hertz and get frequent user miles so we end up having weekends and weeks free. Enjoy the car if you want, but runt he numbers ....it is cheaper and you never have to clean the car! We own our home and sounds like our pattern of visting is similar to yours. I will there full time for 6 weeks this summer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:10 PM Flag
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If you are mostly using it for highway driving between city and summer house, hybrid does not makes sense. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:25 PM Flag
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i'd say don't rent (or buy)an SUV. even a wagon gets waaaaay better gas mileage. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:33 PM Flag
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ita, and few people actually need an suv. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:41 PM Flag
[ - ] 18mo keeps trying to put on her big sister's underwear (and mine!). think she's ready for toilet training? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.09.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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She is definitely ready to start, although I wouldn't have any expectations. We bought a little potty around that time, talked about it a little, had ds sit on it, but no actual 'training'. He ended up training right at two, it was pretty awesome. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:01 PM Flag
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unlikely, but it's a good time to start introducing her to the potty, flushing her poops (if you haven't already been doing that) and play it low-key. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:01 PM Flag
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OP: ok. I have zero expectations (her big sister didn't train till she was 3.6yo -- I didn't push it, and she was clearly in no hurry); OTOH, if there is a window of opportunity, I figure why not take it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 03:19 PM Flag
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