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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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[ - ] What is appropriate punishment for 2.5 yo acting out due to arrival of new baby? Nothing seems to be working and desperate here . . . 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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no punishment. use rewards and positive reinforcement. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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op: even for hitting, etc? it's getting bad and the positive reinforcement doesn't seem to be enough. keep trying or do a million time outs? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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ignore as much bad behavior as possible. tons of praise for the smallest cooperation. as much attention as you can give him. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 07:06 PM Flag
[ - ] Chicago moms. What's the commute time (minutes) from Barrington to O'hare? Any thoughts on Barrington - schools, people, family atmosphere, etc.? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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about 30-40 min. in light traffic. I used to work in Schaumburg, so not far from there at all. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:59 PM Flag
[ - ] So NO ONE gets the Diane Arbus SATC reference??? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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I missed it. What did you say? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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Was that the pubic hair scene? It was a reference to "Fur." [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 07:07 PM Flag
[ - ] When did UB change its format? Do we like it (I'm thinking NO so far with the limited use I've had). 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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LOVE [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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I like it, too. I don't get what all the whining is about [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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no problem with format just wish there was more posting going on. can't believe people got so scared off. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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It's okay. A lot of people have left for the other site, so it's been pretty slow here. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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what is the other site? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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youbemom.com [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 07:03 PM Flag
[ - ] Feels like we are heading for truly horrid economic times--maybe things we can never recover from 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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Seems that way now, but we came out of the Great Depression and the late-1970s stagflation and we'll come out of this, too. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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I don't know...I kind of agree with OP. My dh is a trader and I think it's going to really divide the economic landscape of this country...there are going to be the wealthy and the poor. The landlords and the lessees. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:57 PM Flag
[ - ] If you search - how do you get back to the regular boards without hitting the 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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sorry - without hitting the back key [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:53 PM Flag
[ - ] Maternity swimsuit:when buying do you buy in your current size? 8wks pg and saw a maternity swimsuit on sale in my size (32F) - should I go ahead and buy it? Tia 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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You usually don't need a maternity swimsuit til 5 months or so. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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op: sorry to or above but I couldn't post a reply to you - kept taking me back to sign-in page! About the swimsuit, wld it be crazy to buy it now anyway? It's in my size (which you rarely find on sale)...Tia [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 07:09 PM Flag
[ - ] Question: In a good marriage for 10 years. Hubby has over 30K in debt which I knew was growing over these years. I had my own at about 20K. Almost paid mine off. For a long time we were going 1/2 and 1/2. Now we got two small kids and want to be more responsible about money. I make more money so I am paying all bills including my left over debt and hubby uses his whole salary to pay down this debt. I think in a marriage this is reasonable arrangement. Some people don't think so. Your thoughts? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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It should be considered your collective debt [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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we subscribe to the one big pot method. budget from that and make the best financial decisions for family from that. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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op:that is how I see it too. God forbid there is a divorce I am just as responsible for that money. I enjoyed the dinners out, the nice vacations. He never hid it.But it is time for both to buckle down. My sister thinks it is not fair to me, since I still have about 3K that I can't bring down cuase I'm paying everything else. We have not even started savings mode yet. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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you aren't responsible for it if it is premarital debt. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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op: accumulated during marriage. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 07:47 PM Flag
[ - ] SLEEP TIGHT, YA MORONS! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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fuckfuckfuck fuck fuck fuckfuck [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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omg, I knew Holden would get on here at some point! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:51 PM Flag
[ - ] wwyd- dh plays on a coed softball team. They hang out until very late on nights they play, and they sometimes have parties at each other's homes. He never invites me- I'm a disaster in softball, but for the social things it's just "understood" that it's his thing and he doesn't extend the invitation. I could go, but now I'm uncomfortable because they've been playing for three years. Would this bother you? It's growing issue for me. ps- we don't do anything as a couple anymore, either. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
Toddler 06.06.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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Ask him why he doesn't want you there. That'll put him on the defensive [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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op: He just tells me to come, but it's not like an invitation, it's more like a way to shut me up. I don't even know these people, for the most part. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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Make an effort to get to know them, then. They're clearly important to him and if you don't want to widen the gulf this has created, you have to work to narrow it. Maybe if he sees you making an effort, he'll be more inclusive [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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it might be your interpretation that it is a way to shut you up. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.07.08, 03:20 AM Flag
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tell him this and make plans as a couple once a week [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:49 PM Flag
[ - ] 2 yo who keeps climbing out of her crib... 5 mo pregnant and I don't know what I am going to do. How do I get my child to sleep if she is constantly climbing out of her crib every time I put her down???? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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crib tent [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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ITA...my son did this and loved the crib tent...stayed in there another year until he went right to a twin bed. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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The novelty will wear off. Teach her to climb back in by herself [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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this is bad advice. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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Worked for me, twice. My kids were champion climbers [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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and clearly you are proud [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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uhh, get rid of crib, duh [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:58 PM Flag
[ - ] wwyd? 2yo has very even, non-confrontational disposition. kids sometimes grab toys from him & db just stands there looking sort of sad, but doesn't take back what's his. Should I say something like, "he was playing with that, maybe you can use it when he's done?" or just ignore? don't want ds to get picked on, but don't want to be bitchy mom either! 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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let the kids work it out. If anything coach your son, not the other kid. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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NP: Seriously. Why make it worse by making him think you have to step in for him? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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ummm...he's 2? how else is he going to learn? he doesn't even speak in full sentences yet. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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np - facilitate turn taking (10 secs with each kid until they get bored) [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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dumbest suggestion yet [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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Tell you son: Go get it back if you're not done playing with it. And then let him decide [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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coaching poster and ITA. You said it exactly right. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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by coaching I mean...suggest to your son that if he wants it back he should say, hey I wasn't done with that. You can have a turn after I'm done. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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you are the kind of playground mom i loathe. he's learned that mommy will fight his battles. ugh. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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Many 2 yos behave this way with strange children. Leave it be. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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^^I mean don't assert themselves when just 2 yo. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 07:04 PM Flag
[ - ] today i opened a door to a cab and bumped my belly. not too hard but still... i've felt little kicks since then but still worried. is the baby ok? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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the amniotic fluid protects. you are overreacting. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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ease your mind! women get in violent car crashes and their baby is ok. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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I was kicked in the belly by a 60 lb dog while pregnant. Had an OB appt the next day and was told it was not a problem - DB was very well protected in there. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:41 PM Flag
[ - ] hey a-holes: close the f-ing gates at the playgrounds. if your nanny is too stupid to do this, she shouldn't be watching your children. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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Nice language [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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well...ive clearly had it with people being so selfish and ignorant in nyc. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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You sound angry [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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you sound like a winner yourself [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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youre the reason i left nyc [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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i notice its more of the parents not closing [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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It's also a lot of the DCs who leave them open. My 4 y/o will race ahead of me to get to the playground, open the gate to let herself in and then leave it open. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:39 PM Flag
[ - ] help!! best pregnancy test - 5 days before period. need to know right now!!! please tell me which test is the best to get. thanks so much 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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just wait or go to the ob to get blood test [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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wait another 2 days. then test w/ first morning pee. i got a clear pos 3 days before missed period w/ answer. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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i tested with all of them and none picked up my pregnancy until the day after. save your money [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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