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[ - ] My 4yr old son has started acting out in school. He doesn't want to sleep, he runs in the hallway, pushes things around, talks back to his teachers. We also have 10 month old twins and things seemed to get worse when they started to crawl and be more present in our life. I spend most of my time with my son and, honestly, I don't know what to do next. Any advice? any other mom in the same situation, present or past? Thank you for any ideas 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.06.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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so typical for older sib of twins. find a twins group, etc, for suggestions on how to handle older sib. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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siblings without rivalry is a good book for you to have. it sounds like he is jealous and not sure how to handle the emotions he is having towards his younger sibs-kind of a natural reaction actually. I would set limits, work with him on expressing emotions in words (make sure he knows it is ok to have these emotions, but not ok to react these ways). is he in camp or some sort of activities this summer? also, even if you spend most of your time with him, you may not be as present for him as you think (not trying to insult you, just a suggestion)-kind of normalgiven that you have your hands full right now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:49 AM Flag
[ - ] I need to buy a new crib for my daughter who is 10 months old. I'm open to one of the convertible cribs or just a regular crib that we can use for our next child. Any suggestions of what brand or where to buy? TIA! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:40 AM Flag
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there are SO many out there. all the same size, so get one that matches your decorating style and budget. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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I need one that is light wood and I know the style I want, but I want to make sure it's sturdy but not really expensive - any suggestions? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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Just go to BRU [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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np: ikea [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:46 AM Flag
[ - ] Too tired to comprehend various sleep manuals. Why, why, why does my 5 month old consistently wake up every 45 minute throughout the night and is unable to put self back to sleep? 45 minute, people. I'm like a walking zombie. Help. 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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that's what they do [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:40 AM Flag
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Every 45 minutes? For days on end? No way. I thought most babies started to grow into a longer sleep cycle by now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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hmm, i had a horrible sleeper, but that is pretty bad and i would say, unusual. and i agree, who can digest sleep manifestos when your'e that tired. so my questions: is dc warm enough, too warm, maybe look for things in his diet. can you try a white noise machine? what happens when dc wakes? wants to nurse? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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He wants us to put him back to sleep - he needs holding, jiggling, bouncing, rocking, OR nursing to get put back to sleep. He's not picky about the method, he just needs help getting back down. We tried some half-assed CIO, but gave up after he had cried for 2.5 hours (not straight, we were checking and consoling at intervals throughout). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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it may be a little young for CIO. i would just try to survive another couple of weeks and closer to 6mo do CIO again. and don't give up or it makes the whole thing a mean waste. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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that's the age when they start to realize that you'll come if they call you. that's also around the age that i started letting my dd cry a bit to see if she could settle self. started just reinserting paci and comforting a bit but walking away quickly. never picked up. eventually she learned. longest she ever cried was 30 minutes or so (not continuously - we did periodic checks on her and she'd calm down for a bit) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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make sure db naps during the day and make sure is being fed enough. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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Eh, he's over 20 pounds at exactly 5 months. I'd say hunger is not his problem. Naps are a huge struggle too . . . [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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will he sleep with you? i'm not a co-sleeper proponent, but when my second kid was a really bad sleeper, i just nursed him all night for weeks until he got bigger and we let him cio. at 7 mos. like i said, i'm no co-sleeper proponent, but i am in favor of everyone in the house sleeping. i did whatever it took to keep the house asleep. it's tough, but you'll get thru it. also, talk to your ped. mine had good advice about when it was appropriate to CIO, how much sleep, how much nursing, etc..... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:52 AM Flag
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sounds like teething to me - ask your ped for some reccomendations for gum soothing stuff. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:53 AM Flag
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does he burp when you pick him up? my baby with silent reflux slept for 45mins at that age... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:56 AM Flag
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Do you swaddle him? We used the miracle blanket until DB grew out of it around 7 months. He was a great sleeper in his little baby straight jacket! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:34 AM 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
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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sorry, wrong post! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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i guess i must be tired, also. i read this as "too tired to sleep with various animals..." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:15 PM Flag
[ - ] Ferber says ok to give up on a nap attempt after 1 hour, right? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:36 AM Flag
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Yep. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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I think he says that, yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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good thing you have him if you can't make decisions like that on your own [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:51 AM Flag
[ - ] Going back to work in 2 weeks and need new clothers. Corporate business attire, (last job was casual) any store suggestions??? Also any suggestions for stores for footwear?? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:36 AM Flag
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Ann Taylor and Ann Taylor Loft [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:36 AM Flag
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Banana republic [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:40 AM Flag
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theory if you can afford it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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i like lord and taylor and bloomies, also nordstrom online is great. nordstrom esp for shoes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:46 AM Flag
[ - ] Is there anyplace I can buy a metrocard other than subway station? On UES. Need to take a bus. TIA. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.06.08, 10:34 AM Flag
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they sometimes sell at gristedes and/or newspaper/deli type stores. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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yes. Check MTA's web site: http://www.mta.info/metrocard/mcgtreng.htm [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:49 AM Flag
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Hey I have an extra unlimited monthly that is good for a year still in the wrap will take 65 delivered to help you.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 07:13 PM Flag
[ - ] fine for the right kid 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:33 AM Flag
[ - ] Teething tips? DB is howling like a stuck pig. Doesn't like the teething ring that I bought for him. Will only teeth on my knuckles which is getting a little old. TIA. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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tylenol/motrin, cold wet washcloth, mesh feeder with ice chips or frozen fruit in it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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For Pete's sake, give him some tylenol. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:37 AM Flag
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I just don't want to be giving him Tylenol everyday for the next year . . . he's only 4 m.o. But, yes, ped said tylenol was fine. Was just curious about non-medicinal things people had tried. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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It won't be for a year, and my ped said up to 3 straight weeks of daily tylenol was fine, as long as it wasn't around the clock. Let go of your adult preferences about medication (especially in regard to such a safe drug) and relieve your child's pain, silly! Seriously, if you're in pain, especially dental pain, and need medication, I hope someone offers you a wet washcloth. Those tricks are effective - to a point. If they're not working, dose him up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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the bits of tylenol won't hurt him to get him thru this and you can also try baby orajel. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:42 AM Flag
[ - ] For those that have taken lessons, what dance should dh and I learn that we can actually USE at weddings and similar events? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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hustle. i've learned them all, and hustle can be used to almost any song. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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Swing dancing is fun and easy and you can actually do it to most wedding bands. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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replier from above: hustle is almost the same (quick quick slow slow) but SO much more versatile than swing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:34 AM Flag
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But seriously, does anyone actually take hustle lessons? Is there even such at thing anymore? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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or: yes. they teach it at all the ballroom places. the moves are much easier. whenever dh and i try to use swing or waltz or foxtrot, we have to wait around for a song. or we can't recall beyond the basic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:36 AM Flag
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I agree, waltz and swing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:34 AM Flag
[ - ] I always thought SUVs were wasteful, but ever since our ILs gave us their old one, I love it. The high price of gas aside, of course. It's just nicer to sit higher up and give DC more space. I'm sure I'll be flamed for this. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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SUVs are ghetto. We got a decommissioned school bus. You can't believe the view from the drivers' seat, and we can finally carpool. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:27 AM Flag
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ghettto? tell that to 90% of the population in Greenwich. the only ones that are ghetto are the hummers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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humor...does..not..compute... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:32 AM Flag
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I find it's hard put the high cost of gas aside these days. It's costing me about $60 a week to run my wagon. Imaine it's more like $100+ for a big suv. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:27 AM Flag
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well the fact that we don't have to make car payments helps. we would never buy an suv. i think our next car would be a wagon [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:28 AM Flag
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ITA. I love being higher up and we need more room for db's stuff when we go out of town. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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pass [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:30 AM Flag
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It's All About YOU. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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My SUV will crush your little eco-friendly car. (insert evil laugh) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:35 AM Flag
[ - ] B-day party question - having a casual party for 3 year old ds, just a bbq and hanging out. I would like to discourage presents - can I write something like "your presence is a present...no need to bring anything..." If not that, any good suggestions - and my son is just not that hooked into the whole present thing yes so I think we could get away with it this year. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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I put "no gifts please" on my db's first bday party invitation and everyone brought a gift. He was only 1 and didn't "get" the whole gift thing and I hate writing thank you notes, so I REALLY did not want gifts. SIGH. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:36 AM Flag
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put: no gifts please, REALLY [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:37 AM Flag
[ - ] 3.5yo recently evaluated and found to have OT and SEIT needs, main issues at this point seem to be sensory and behavior regulation, however over the last 2days he's been almost continou...(more) (0 replies)sly circling his hands and bending his fingers unless actively involved in an activity, is this ever normal or main be a sign of more/bigger issues... posted before and am looking for more input... new to this. Thanks 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Special Needs 06.06.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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I think it is very important to see a Developmental Pediatrician to get their advice and recommendations for course of treatment, school environment ect... Very important. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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It's sounds normal. He may be anxious just from the evaluation. The tone around dc is changed in the weeks around evals. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 03:39 PM Flag
[ - ] Did anyone watch Swingtown last night? I was born in 1974, so I had no idea! What did you think of it? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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I can't believe what passes for entertainment these days. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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i know, it's not quality. but anyway, was swinging THAT common? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:26 AM Flag
[ - ] DD is 6. Her best friend is very rough with her (also a girl, btw). She is constantly pulling and pushing her, so much so that dd has bruises on her upper arms. Friend's mother repeatedly scolds her ddd, but to no avail. Any suggestions? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 06.06.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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Park playdates [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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That's where a lot of the rough play happens. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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no playdates with her for a while or do structured activities together [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:32 AM Flag
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i would limit playdates for a while. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:32 AM Flag
[ - ] FIL is a BIG reader--book-a-day habit--and I'm thinking of giving him a Kindle for his b-day/dad's day. Anyone have one? Thoughts? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:18 AM Flag
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I don't have one but sounds like a perfect gift for an avid reader. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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assuming he's somewhat tech saavy that is. My grandma would use it as a doorstop :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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