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[ - ] When was the last time you took your DH's pants off without him asking? How did he react? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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TTC 06.06.08, 01:01 PM Flag
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he was too drunk to react [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:01 PM Flag
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I don't know if I've ever done that. He probably said he wasn't in the mood. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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too long ago for me to remember [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 04:07 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone have any experience dealing with PUPPP? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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not a school issue. try your ob/gyn [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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Yes, steroids were the only thing that worked for me. Covered head to toe - was so miserable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 02:45 PM Flag
[ - ] Best south beach diet dinner? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:59 PM Flag
[ - ] Doesn't the DOE have to make sure that the G&T placements are out well in advance of the last day of school? How else can we go and register our children if all this is delayed well into the summer break period? (Btw, I don't even know when summer break starts) 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.06.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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no one is in the school over the summer? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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people are there, you call, you make an appointment.the school year isnt' over fro three more weeks and even after then you can register. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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NYC public schools don't get out until June 27. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 04:53 AM Flag
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No, last day is June 20 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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June 26th is the last day, actually. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 10:51 AM Flag
[ - ] How long did your toddler go through pacifier withdrawal? We're taking away my almost 3 yo's pacie tomorrow, and I'm wondering how many sleepless nights to expect... 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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is he part of the process? it wasn''t a big deal for ours - did it the day he turned 3. he asked for it but we reminded that they are gone, no more [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:58 PM Flag
[ - ] when did you stop allowing your dc to see your or dh's naked body? i have read that 2.5 is the time to stop in two differnt sources. 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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I heard 3yo. I have ds so I will be happier for him to see dh naked than me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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i've read it is harder for them to see your dh naked than you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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when they get uncomfortable, or you do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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When mine was almost 3 he saw me naked and told me I was scary looking. That was the end for me! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:58 PM Flag
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DD - doesn't really matter since she's going to be seeing naked women in locker rooms for the rest of her life. DS - before he was 3. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:01 PM Flag
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the point was that they are too emotionally connected to parents. does not matter that they see other people naked. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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OMG I can not believe people would avoid having a 2 year old see either parent naked that just seems really weird to me. I think you let them see you naked until they are uncomfortable with it, which unless you make a big deal about it will be much older than 2. Why are Americans so puritanical? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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OP i thought that too, until i read it in two books. they said that studies show it is better to remain private. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:05 PM Flag
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how do you design a study for that? i jstu cna't see how you get any clean data. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:10 PM Flag
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i am no doctor. have no idea, but i trust science. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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I just think that makes a big deal of something that should not be - its your child why should bodies be private in this context? In my experience my ds now 9 has made it very clear when he was uncomfortable with either me seeing him naked or visa-versa. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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We live in a small apartment with one bathroom and almost 3 yo DS is potty training. It would be impossible to avoid being seen naked and we don't try. It's not remotely a big deal to any of us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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that seems strangely young to me. My kids are 3 and 6 (one boy, one girl) and they see my dh and I naked on occassion. We don't walk around naked, but they might come into the bathroom when one of us is in the shower, or into our room when when of us is changing. I don't see how this is problematic at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:19 PM Flag
[ - ] How many times a week do u wash DC's hair (3.5 yr old) - thanks 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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every other [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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every other day, unless there's a real mess on an offday [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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same [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:04 PM Flag
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It's usually part of our nightly bath. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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this time of year almost nightly - every other in winter [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:07 PM Flag
[ - ] Here is my theory - in a perfect world, DOE would have mailed letters by end of day today. People would receive Sat and Monday - and then have the week to decide, in accordance with the June 13th deadline D3 lottery appears to have. In reality - I don't think that is going to happen and am not expecting to receive anything prior to June 16th - well past the other lottery deadline. Sigh... 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.06.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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actually, if you went in last night to the actual lottery which was public, you would have known right there. signed, mom that didn't win any place. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:08 PM Flag
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sorry to hear that. I think she meant the G&T letter though... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:09 PM Flag
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That is correct - I was hoping they would coordinate the two processes! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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oh, i thought she meant general ed D3 lottery. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:14 PM Flag
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it is in their interest to coordinate this and I have been saying all along that they will. I think they have put off the lottery for this long to make sure they could do the lottery right before G&T results come out, so that no musical chairs will happen [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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So if they put the lottery off for this long, then they should make sure G&T is mailed at the latest today. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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that has been my theory. would make no sense to do otherwise. they could have just held off the lottery for another week if they weren't ready. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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This actually could make good sense, especially since they apparently just publicized the lottery date last week right? What's with calling some people who did not submit forms? I am hoping they did that AFTER making the placements just in case, not before placements since printing and mailing thousands of letters would take a while! So you think they are mailing today and potentially we could get even tomorrow? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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I sure hope you are right! Would so much prefer rather than being mailed on Monday - then we don't get til Tues or Wed or even Thurs! Let's hope they all want to enjoy their weekend and mailed them out tonight! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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somehow i think they'd enjoy their weekends even if they didn't mail them out today [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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I am ammending my theory. they said week of 6/9, so perhaps it will be next week. monday perhaps? let's hope that is when we recieve it. at any rate, it can't be much longer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 02:30 PM Flag
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But then why are they calling people yday and today to check on non returned choices? doesn't make sense. they wouldn't be able to remedy if letters are being mailed today. i think next week mailing at the earliest [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:56 PM Flag
[ - ] My 10mo almost never responds to her name and avoids eye contact at all costs... cause for concern? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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I know this is 'normal' for my 2yo but I don't remember him being like that at 10mo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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call the ped. not saying that is not normal, just to alleviate your concerns. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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I think it's worth bringing to the attention of your ped. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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I would call Early Intervention - just to ask them what they think. It's free and you can often get really good advice over the phone. Peds often are totally clueless about developmental stuff. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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Yes, I would be concerned, particularly about the avoidance of eye contact. Have you had her hearing checked? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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Name part wouldn't concern me as much as the eye contact. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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It is probably not an issue, particularly since this is a girl you're talking about and they have a much lower incidence of autism, but bring it up with your pediatrician and/or a developmental specialist to ease your mind/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 10:46 AM Flag
[ - ] Why does everyone tell me that (being single/divorcee) that I have to be the one to make the first move with the men? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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Because they don't want to have to feel sorry for you being single! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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Not the issue fat cunt. I look amazing and pretty much have any guy I want. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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Yeah right! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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then what are you worried about? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:00 PM Flag
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because the envy you being able to go get it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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i have no idea. but why don't you try it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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Didn't you read op post above she can have any man she wants. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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I am a divorcee and I usually do this. I'll ask them out and then usually somewhere on the first date I'll start taking their pants off. They usually take the hint. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:58 PM Flag
[ - ] is paying 130. a week for babysitting absurd to some here? 48 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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How many hours? We pay $10/hr for 45 hours. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:40 PM Flag
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from 10 to 630mon fri [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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totally absurd. What's the hourly rate on that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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np: thenpaying 130 is ridiculously exploitative [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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An in home daycare with other kids I assume? Still seems absurdly cheap. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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yes. that's what i'd pay in day if i needed someone FT. how old is DC? you live in nyc? who did you find that would do it for that little? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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MY SECRET [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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Well I am going to go off on a limb here and say that this is probably not good for the person getting less than minimum wage, your child or you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:05 PM Flag
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ITA. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:10 PM Flag
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What do all you people think teachers, social workers etc do for child care? Don't you realize that most people in queens, bronx etc. make mid 5 figure salaries? Do you think all of their kids are in bad child care situations? No. They are will loving neighborhood ladies who charge $100-$200 wk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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I was one of the moms using those kinds of ladies to sit, but I do recognize that better ones charged more. For that money, you don't get anyone who's particularly attentive, creative, or does playdates,etc. She allows the child to remain in her setting, under her rules, and doesn't really go out of her way to make the place an ideal situation for children necessarily. So if her teens are playing Halo3 and the baby is plopped down there too, no big deal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 03:44 PM Flag
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and no one is licensed for a reason there. If uncle Joe, the occasional child molester wants to come by and have a beer with his sister who's watching your kid, it's all cool. No employees are fingerprinted, you have no guarantee that no one has had any problems wiht the law, or smokes pot around your kids, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 03:48 PM Flag
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parents, other relatives, quit for a while, husband works too. I pay $13 an hour and would be worried to pay less. I don't take home much money, but I do take home some benefits. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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I pay exactly that amount per day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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me too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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op: im not a jerk , but i dont make much to begin with , can i ask you how much do you make that you can afford 130 a day , is it for everyday? - signed the girl looking over the fence at the big house... lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:08 PM Flag
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I make $125K/yr. Not a huge salary. You're not going to find someone decent at that rate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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I pay that for family day care. It is regulated by ny state. Teacher, here, who was making 54K last year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 03:37 PM Flag
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sorry, per week, not per day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 03:41 PM Flag
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You're paying less than $4 an hour, and since the federal minimum wage is $5.85 an hour, you should think about that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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btw.. that is her flat rate !! she suggested it not i [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:04 PM Flag
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NP: You get what you pay for. There is something seriously wrong with anyone who charges so little. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:05 PM Flag
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hey its okay, im not offended and neither should you be, i live in a very poor economic neighborhood , wont go into specifics but i wanted a feel at what everyone else does - that all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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There's something about your tone that suggests you're taking advantage of someone's desperate economic situation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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hmm i think i got my answer and from what it sounds like here there are not many in my position ..read my other posts to see there is no taking advantage .. CSI . thanks everyone for you posts [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:20 PM Flag
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If you're paying significantly below the federal minimum wage, which is itself way too low, you are in fact taking advantage of someone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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This is probably a home day care, not a nanny coming to her house. But either way, it is obviously in a neighborhood where this is the going rate. And it is the going rate b/c it's what people in the neighborhood can pay. Do you honestly believe that all working class people have crappy childcare? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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I am not concerned about the quality of the child care, I'm concerned that someone is paying about half of federal minimum wage. NY minimum wage is $7.15/hr [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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If it's an at home day care with 4 kids, the lady is making $520 cash/wk. That is well above min. wage. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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that's true, but OP hasn't said that, has she? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 02:49 PM Flag
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np: this is surely a group situation though, not a one on one nanny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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Of course not, but the only person I know who pays something similar complains because all the babysitter does is turn on the TV for the kids all day. There's not much incentive to do more. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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np: Her db might be safe but in my experience with co-workers who live in poorer areas and use in-home day care, its usually older women who watch a few kids and basically sit them in front of the TV. They are safe and the care givers are loving but not engaging the children the way I think most of us would want. But hay, you do what you have to do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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only if its an au pair situation - otherwise way too low [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:08 PM Flag
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There must be more to this. Either the babysitter is daft or you are taking advantage. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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nah its not like that, no conspiracy theories here. and many in my neighborhood are at the same price [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:13 PM Flag
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I think the people responding to this post live in a very small world. What do all of you think nanny's with children pay for child care? An at home daycare in many parts of the outerbouroughs will be around $150/wk. That's what my nanny paid. And when her dd was old enough for pre-k she went to the YMCA in Flatbush where the UPK part was free and she paid on a sliding scale for the rest of the day (11:30 to 6pm, lunch included) and I think it came to $200/wk. She learned to read and write in that program, they had her tested on site for G&T and she is now getting all 4s in her G&T 2nd grade class. Just b/c it's not manhattan rates doesn't mean it's bad. NYC is made up of lots of different economies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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If OP is paying someone to come watch her kids for $130 for a 40 hour week, its not an issue of Manhattan rates, its an issue of being too low to be legal, let alone fair, in any part of the United States. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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my guess is that it is an at home daycare. But FYI, my best friend lives in a border city in Texas and pays $220/wk to her live-in who takes care of 3 kids and cleans the whole house. And my friend tells me she pays more than anyone else she knows in her city. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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is the live-in here legally? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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she crosses the border every weekend to go home, so I think she is here legally, but not working legally. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 02:17 PM Flag
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gotcha [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 02:19 PM Flag
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NYC and El Paso or McAllen or wherever your friend lives are nowhere near each other re: cost of living. I mean nowehere near. You can't compare. Signed Texan in NYC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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McAllen: "The median income for a household in the city was $33,641, and the median income for a family was $36,050. Males had a median income of $30,089 versus $22,480 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,939. About 20.9% of families and 23.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.5% of those under age 18 and 20.3% of those age 65 or over." That ain't park slope baby. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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I would agree. I am in Houston and I pay my live-in $325 a week, but I have friends who pay over 2K for their help! I am very lucky to have someone who is great with my dd and keeps my house cleaner than I could ever think of doing!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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but apprently OP is paying this not for a nanny but for group care. so the baby sitter is making more than this b/c she watches other kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:33 PM Flag
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The only reason we have to reach that conclusion is because otherwise, OP is a slime [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 02:48 PM Flag
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what is the child/caregiver ratio? what is the age range of children? i think 130/week is troublingly low, but if you do the research and feel comfortable, then do what is best for you. i pay $200 a week but it's only for 8 hours total. the place is a total dump, but the care is phenomenal/excellent and my kid is thriving there. so to each their own. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 03:28 PM Flag
[ - ] I want to teach my children about the homeless.....does anyone know someone I could call who could put me in touch with some homeless people who speak to groups about being homeless. Basically I need a spokesmodel for the homeless. 56 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.06.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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walk down any street with them. why do you have to make a production out of it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:40 PM Flag
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Well I want a homeless representative who is experienced in talking to children and really represents what the homeless experience is like [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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you are overthinking it and asking for something that's not possible. why do you want toddlers to "know what the homeless experience is like" why can't you adequately explain it to them? you sound sort of wierd, sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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^^ sorry, assumed they were toddlers b/c that's one of your board choices. i still think that it's strange and self-consciously pc of you to want a "representative." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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Because I feel a spokesmodel for hte homeless would be the best bet. I am sure there are non threatening homeless people who can give a presentation on the homeless experience [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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You are so full of shit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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I am not. I am sure that a homeless representative would be the best bet for me and my kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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Uh huh. To best represent the homeless you should look for one who is crazy (for real) and high on something, and who smells like poop and pee. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:07 PM Flag
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wow. that's quite an involved approach. How old is your child? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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9, 7, and 6 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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if you really want to make such a big production out of it maybe you could call 311 (that's if you are in NYC) and get in touch with some outreach groups. They might be able to help you out. Maybe your kids' school can arrange something like that for you and the entire class? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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That could work. Do you think they can give us a real homeless person that the kids can see up close [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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like at the zoo? you are really a little misanthropic [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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I want the kids to be able to see and learn from a real homeless person. When they needed to learn about the Korean War, I found a veteran to come to dinner and talk. So I am sure a homeless person could do the same thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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oh, my. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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this is so fake [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 04:21 PM Flag
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you are a f'in weirdo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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I am sorry but that is plain weird. I don't think homeless people are that proud of being homeless that they are willing to stand in front of a class. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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lol - good luck with that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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did you try conatcting the homeless coalition? how about that guy that the Will Smith movie whose name I am forgetting is about? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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i cannot believe you are encouraging this overly pc, self conscious bs. let me get a representative to explain the homeless experience? oh brother! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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I want to embrace a homeless person so they can tell my kids about the whole homeless experience. How else are my children supposed to learn? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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fake fake fake [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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why don't you hire the homeless person to do some work on your property or help him in some other way, not just let him be a specimen for your kids? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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We would provide the homeless person with car service transportation, a warm meal, a money for more food, a chance to shower and a gift certificate to teh Gap. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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oh, i'm finally in on the joke. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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What is you're serving Vichysoisse or Gazpacho that night at the manse? That won't be a hot meal at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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Don't you remember that girl in Utah? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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i just realized she wanted a "rep" for HER DC. I thought she was a teacher that wanted someone to come in and talk to her kids. Dear OP: I hope you are a normal person but I am afraid you are a jerky self righteous freak. If you're really concerned, have themjust watch that will Smith movie. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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Well if the homeless person turns out to be really dynamic I will ask them back for a return apperance before my children's friends! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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I will reach out to them. Do you think they have current homeless people who speak. We are willing to give the person a meal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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I don't want to just pick a homeless person off the street, I want one who has been designated as a homeless representative. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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You should ask around the homeless community in that case. You may luck out and end up with someone really cool as your speaker, like Jesus or Jack Daniels. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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Why do you want to do this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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Look onr the Doe Fund website for some inspirational stories. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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After I read the stories, could I then call for that homeless person to be shipped? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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Absolutely [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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Can someone tell me what a spokesmodel is? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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In this case it's a drunk/high smelly guy who is still wearing a mental hospital bracelet and has a cardboard sign that says "I need money, but a hug will do" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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You are overdoing this. Totally. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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this has got to be Luanne or Jill setting up something for season 2 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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Many people who work in homeless shelters were once homeless. Contact a shelter and ask if an employee/volunteer could speak to church/group etc. No, you don't want just any person speaking to a group of children -- ie, a schizophrenic or a using heroin addict. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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Well that's why I want a group to send me a homeless person. But I'd rather they currently be homeless. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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FAKE [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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As others note, this is a ridiculous premise. If something like a homeless spokesmodel actually existed, do you think they'd just go around talking about how their life sucks for free? If they got paid, then eventually they wouldn't be homeless, so.. There are surely resources you can find to learn about the reasons people tend to become homeless, but surely you must realize that it could be a myriad of causes. Seems to me it boils down to bad choices or bad luck. I don't really get why you're on this whole approach to begin with, though. It smacks of some personal guilt at your own aversion to the homeless combined with an apparent discovery of your childrens' ignorance. Or something like that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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http://youtube.com/watch?v=V0vZGE-HMrQ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 04:53 PM Flag
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Sorry, turns out that video sucks. Matt Foley, motivational speaker: http://youtube.com/watch?v=RRoGS8hZsEI [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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i am SO SO SO loving this post. and i'm not convinced it's fake! you could really just be a complete whack job. hard to tell... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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There are children's books that address this: The Lady in the Box is a picture book by Ann McGovern and The Family Under the Bridge is a chapter book by Natalie Savage Carlson. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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Don't know if ou are still here but FAPC has a great homeless shelter. Does lots of work with the homeless and might be just what you are looking for. 55th and 5th. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 04:54 AM Flag
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How about volunteering at a soup kitchen? I would want to be beside the kids to explain in terms that they can understand as well as limit the conversation to "G" rating. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:28 AM Flag
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Wow, UB is so ridiculous now. This fake post is from *months* ago, and now it's on page 4. Ug. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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why was this post revived a month later? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 05:55 PM Flag
[ - ] what is common practice on tipping baby nurses? They are so expensive to begin with but we really liked ours as she finishes four weeks with us and our twins. thx. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.06.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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I gave mine a gift certificate and yankee tixs as a tip...but mainly because it was our first db and i loved her and wanted her to come back when i have another db. not sure tip is required since its a cash business. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:44 PM Flag
[ - ] What is the last thing your DH did while clad just in his underwear? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:35 PM Flag
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sleep [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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turned the coffee pot on while on his way to the bathroom [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:03 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone have questions about piano lessons/piano teachers? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:31 PM Flag
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sure. I'd like dd to start lessons in the fall (she's turning 5, will be in K); how can I find a good teacher for her in Westchester? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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ask around, certainly. and think about what you want for her. do you want a teacher that pushes, a teahcer that makes learning fun, do you want group lessons, or private? in the home or at a studio. my personal recommendation for those questions are: that children learn better (adn faster) when they are having fun, the learn better in a studio away from home (without all the distractions and the feeling that it is not like a class), and they learn better in a group classbecause it is more fun and because children learn better from each other. also, you do not neccessarily need a teacher who plays well, you just need a teacher who teaches well. make sure that the teacher understands how to teach the basics. if your kid is playing something difficult early on, most likely that they are not learning the basics ...rhythm is first. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:40 PM Flag
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^^^^^^difficult too early on, you know that the teacher has not taught her the basics, like rhythm. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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^^^^also, look for a teacher who prepares her lessons beforehand and hands out assignments of some type. not just jottiing stuff on a note pad. the music should have markings on it. and the teacher should not play the pieces beforehand. oh, and finally, i would stay away from suzuki. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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I'd like to start teaching my 4 yo in a fun way; any learn to play piano games? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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YES!!! that is the best way to learn. there is a game from music in motion web site called, 'muwsical adventures'. my kids love it. (students) and then what i do is i create games that kids know and love and make it into a musical game, like musical candy land (all the red squares depict the note Middle C (on the board and the card), for example, or musical trivial pursuit. the web site that i suggested is great. so glad you want to teach it in a fun way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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^^^^here are some other ideas. make some cards and each card says something like, 'go up a second', or 'go up a third'. you can put animals on middle C and pick a card. the goal is to move up the keyboard and whomever gets to the top first, wins (though you both win, because you both get to play) if you stick on stickers of instruments and they can name them, they can repeat the card during their turn. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:52 PM Flag
[ - ] Fashion moms: is the Louis Vuitton monogram canvas look outdated now? Wondering if it's out of style now. Thx. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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I am not a fashion mom but even I think they look out dated. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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yes, and tacky too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:04 PM Flag
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