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[ - ] op: who would i consult with? an orthopedist? as opposed to a physical therapist? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:26 PM Flag
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I would start with ped and get their input [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:37 PM Flag
[ - ] a friend lost her husband recently and i just cant stop thinking about it. he was young great guy, great dad and she is an amazing person. i am just sick about it. its sooo unfair i am not so cloe to this friend but i wish i could make her feel better. i would like to do something for her but dont know what 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:21 PM Flag
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I have two co-workers who lost their husbands when their first dcs were toddlers. I can't imagine how horrible. Could you invite her out to dinner, bring her and her kids dinner, offer to babysit? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:22 PM Flag
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I lost a young friend with 2 young dcs a couple of years ago. Same situation - young, beautiful, happily married, ready to take on the world. I always think about it, too. It just makes you stop and think. Kind of a shock to the system...it's not supposed to go that way, is it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:36 PM Flag
[ - ] Okay wise parents - before I consult with a professional, my late-walking 20 month old dd seems to walk with her toes pointed way out to each side - kind of like walking in ballet first position - does this mean anything? (dh walked late too, and he still walks with his toes pointed outward due to shortened achilles tendons - am hoping this is not her fate) 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:19 PM Flag
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With this background, I think you need to consult the professionals [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:21 PM Flag
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sounds like she might need corrective shoes or a brace - I would consult with docs asap - her bones are still forming so they will correct easier sooner than later [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:23 PM Flag
[ - ] I'm going to get fired tomorrow, right before my vacation starts. My boss has becoming super demanding of my time, without giving me a raise because the company is not doing well. Finally, I had to put my foot down, after being a doormat for 2 1/2 year. So now he wants to replace me with someone who is willing to accept less & work more. 29 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:19 PM Flag
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Sorry, but if the company isn't doing well, it probably wasn't the best time to put your foot down. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:19 PM Flag
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My dc turns 2 on Tuesday...& I barely see her during the week. I was already working 50-55 hours... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:22 PM Flag
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It's a bad economy, I don't know what to tell you. I'm sure you're boss isn't loving his job right now either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:24 PM Flag
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He's a partner, it's impossible to compare [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:24 PM Flag
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Yeah, if he's a partner, he's probably taking a huge paycut if the company isn't doing well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:25 PM Flag
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Is it a big enough company that you can involve HR? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:20 PM Flag
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np: For what? Boss can fire her because someone else is available for less money. That's not illegal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:20 PM Flag
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Yes but then that needs to be explained and HR can help negotiate some sort of exit package that includes positive recommendations, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:24 PM Flag
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I hate crap like this b/c then it means that bad employees get jobs at new places b/c everyone is so afraid to give a bad reference. I don't know OP, but who knows if she deserves a positive recommendation? Just a rant in general and not necessarily on these specific facts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:25 PM Flag
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Thanks...but I'm not sure what I can get here...the office manager is an 85 year old woman who's worked there for 45 years. She's not a savvy HR person. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:25 PM Flag
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np: get as much unemployment as you can from them, and I wouldn't worry too much about the rec's. All you have to say is the company was struggling and they replaced you with someone who would work 2x as much for 1/2 the pay. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:28 PM Flag
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LOL--right, the job offers will be pouring in with that explanation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:29 PM Flag
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That doesn't really portray OP very positively...the expensive candiadte [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:31 PM Flag
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Actually, I've been interviewing & am expecting an offer...maybe even tonight. The salary would be a 30% increase, & the company much, much better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:33 PM Flag
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So you'll be better off! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:34 PM Flag
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hopefully! Please keep your fingers crossed! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:35 PM Flag
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No, my company is Jewish - & I had a big issue with the HR/Office Manager - because she made some racist comments about Arabs, which I am partly. The owner reprimanded her & she's been hating me ever since [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:21 PM Flag
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so you're a troublemaker [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:23 PM Flag
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Yeah, I guess [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:24 PM Flag
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ITA. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:24 PM Flag
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why would she be a troublemaker? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:26 PM Flag
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She went to the owner of the company to complain and got the lady reprimanded...instead of acting like an adult and talking to the offender herself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:28 PM Flag
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I did go to her 1st. She said take it up with (owner). So I did. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:29 PM Flag
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Given the state of the economy and the fact that your company isn't doing well...what do you expect? More money for less work? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:27 PM Flag
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First OR here and ITA!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:27 PM Flag
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Look, I am the one working late, sometimes until 9, when the rest of the office has gone home. Does that seem right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:30 PM Flag
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This is the world's smallest violin, playing just for you.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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why don't you stick that thing up your ass, honestly [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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Wow, that company is really going to miss you, Miss Sunshine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:43 PM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone order wine by the case? If so, who do you order from? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:10 PM Flag
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Our local wine store. Fresh Direct for a party. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:11 PM Flag
[ - ] Would you take a close friends dog if they passed away? I have a friend who is older and ill and has no one to take care of his dog when he dies. 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:07 PM Flag
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Depends if I liked the dog. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:09 PM Flag
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I absolutely adore the dog [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:11 PM Flag
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Then why wouldn't you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:12 PM Flag
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I live in a small apartment and work full time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:13 PM Flag
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that would be a wonderful way to help your ill friend [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:12 PM Flag
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I would really love to do it - I am just afraid I am not the ideal dog owner [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:15 PM Flag
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Think the dog would rather going to the shelter? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:19 PM Flag
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not at all! I am just worried I wont be able to be around as much as I should be. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:21 PM Flag
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Are you in NYC? You can hire people to walk the dog while you are at work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:22 PM Flag
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You're right. I can do it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:25 PM Flag
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If it was important to my friend, yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:11 PM Flag
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thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:13 PM Flag
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It will make your friend's time he has left so much nicer knowing the dog will be well cared for. Seriously...you are doing a GREAT thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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UM OF COUSRE [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:12 PM Flag
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:) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:14 PM Flag
[ - ] It's kind of depressing being here. I really like the new format but I just noticed that the post on the bottom of the page was written over a half hour ago! It used to be a post would make it to the next page in less than five minutes. I don't like the other site, I want everyone back here! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:07 PM Flag
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ITA -- I like the new format too. When will this pick up again? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:09 PM Flag
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OP: Hopefully it will. I come almost every night and give it a shot but I always quit pretty quickly. It's really weird that a change like this would cause such a mass exodus. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:11 PM Flag
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I know. I've been toggling with the other site just for entertainment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:12 PM Flag
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yep, that's what sucks about the new site. nobody here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:10 PM Flag
[ - ] Michelle Obama has a boxer's chin - looks like there's something in front of the lower teeth. Is that protruding teeth or muscle?? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.05.08, 03:55 PM Flag
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she dips [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:01 PM Flag
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yeah, those are her lower teeth. if she doesnt get them fixed obama is not going to win. she should be wearing night braces or something. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.07.08, 09:12 PM Flag
[ - ] i want a new dh. no - i want the one i married back. this one is uptight and rude! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:55 PM Flag
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He says you're a nag now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:09 PM Flag
[ - ] HELP! Daughter does not want to go in the stroller and wants to be carried on the way home from the park and not get back in her tricycle. Nanny says it is hard for her. What should I do? 32 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:53 PM Flag
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how old? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:54 PM Flag
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22 months [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:55 PM Flag
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have nanny strap her in kicking and screaming. don't make it an option. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:58 PM Flag
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yep [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:59 PM Flag
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tried that but she climbed out. Maybe get a buckle for the top similar to car seat? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:59 PM Flag
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ds [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:00 PM Flag
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ITA!!! WTF!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:11 PM Flag
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stroller where she can be belted in [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:59 PM Flag
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don't give her that option. she can ride in the stroller or ride her tricycle. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:59 PM Flag
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I tried. She cried and kicked etc. then climbed out of the stroller. Do you think I should just by a contraption so she can not get out? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:01 PM Flag
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Can't you strap her in? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:03 PM Flag
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yes but she cries and cries! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:08 PM Flag
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so what! if you take her out every time she does that she'll learn "I cry = I get what I want!" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:09 PM Flag
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ITA with this. So, she cries. She'll get over it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:10 PM Flag
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tritto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:12 PM Flag
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OMG!!! TOO FING BAD!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:11 PM Flag
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Don't take the tricycle for a little while and get her in the habit of riding in the stroller on the way home. If she won't get in the stroller, time out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:05 PM Flag
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make her walk if she won't ride. carrying is ridiculous [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:06 PM Flag
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she likes to walk but then gets tired then nanny can not carry the whole way home [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:09 PM Flag
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IN. THE. STROLLER. WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:12 PM Flag
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NP: I went through this with my DS at the same age when I was juggling a newborn so carrying the toddler wasn't an option. He just had to get in the stroller--sometimes accomplished by bribes and sometimes by yelling. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:10 PM Flag
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I've tried so many bribes..ice cream even...yelling, time outs! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:12 PM Flag
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Then you've just got to tough it out. Let her cry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:13 PM Flag
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Ok ladies.. thank you for the support or slams but seriously every child is different and this one is Out of control [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:15 PM Flag
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oh pls. many many 2 yos don't want to go in the stroller but it is necessary. stop making your dc into a brat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:17 PM Flag
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Maybe she is, but this is a very common issue. The real problem now seems to be consistency on the part of you and your nanny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:18 PM Flag
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Don't turn it into a negotiation. You are the parent. Stick to your guns and she'll cool it soon enough. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:15 PM Flag
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Mine used to get out of the stroller by undoing the straps. I used a home child-safety thing (the looping cabinet door closure) in conjunction with the straps to keep him in. There are things out there, you just have to be inventive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:24 PM Flag
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As the mother of a 2.5 yo who can climb out of/unbuckle anything, my suggestion is not about what vehicle to bring her home with, but perhaps to change the timing. (Try to leave the park earlier, go at a different time etc., have an established destination for AFTER the park. That might help. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:35 PM Flag
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YOU do nothing. This is an issue for the nanny to sort out. But really, she's 22 months. She does not deserve or demand to be carried by anyone. Just let your nanny know you support her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:37 PM Flag
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My pediatrician reminded me that for a NY parent, the stroller is a non-negotiable..not a bribable or sometimes. It is our version of a car seat...a safety issue. When we have the stroller with us, the stroller is what we sit in. Yep, strap 'em in and let em scream. OTOH, I did have one chidl who hated the stroller. We purchased one of those little tikes (I think, or maybe step 2) push cars. She never,ever fought us on that. It was good for little errands. If DD is fighting nanny on her tricycle (which I assume she is using as stroller and can not be strapped in), nanny needs to go back to the *real* stroller until dd is ready to cooperate on the trike. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:21 PM Flag
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THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUGGESTIONS. So, today was the day! I stapped my little one in at 10 a.m. and she cried all the way to central park. Then she finally stopped and she got in and out for the rest of the day without a fight. Am I dreaming? Let's see how it works out tomorrow. OH, BIG help... I bought a harness thing for the top of the stroller strap. IT WORKED LIKE A CHARM. THANK YOU THANK YOU [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 06:18 PM Flag
[ - ] i would have made a great hippee 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:50 PM Flag
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^^hippie [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:51 PM Flag
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I did make a great hippie. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:02 PM Flag
[ - ] Sorry if this is TMI. I am 38 wks pg with first db and found a quarter-size glob of white mucus-like substance on my underweare when I went to the bathroom. Is this the mucus plug? I want to email/call OB but feel stupic emailing about mucus if it is nothing. Sorry if I sound like an idiot! 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.05.08, 03:46 PM Flag
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It could be but it's not worth calling OB over. If it is you could go into labor soon, or not for weeks. They only care when your water breaks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:47 PM Flag
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Ok - I have had smalled globs of mucus over the past month -- but this one was noticable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:51 PM Flag
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It regenerates until you deliver, so nothing to worry about. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:52 PM Flag
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ok. Thank you. I can't believe the due date is almost here....I feel like I went from 20 weeks to 38 weeks in a matter of hours! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:00 PM Flag
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:) Good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:03 PM Flag
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that's the plug. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:48 PM Flag
[ - ] Ok- my friend just got caught basically harassing (through a fake email address) her dh's ex-dw, and she told her dh it was ME!!! Normally, I agree, you gotta do what you gotta do and obviously she doesn't want her dh to know she did all of that, but how can I ever look this guy in the eye again? He thinks I am a FREAK (and rightfully so!) because he thinks I've been harassing his ex for months and months and not even telling my friend about it. I am so humiliated and honestly kind of mad at my friend. WWYD? She is comparing it to one time in college when she took the blame for some crazy night out we had when my bf was pissed off...NOT THE SAME! 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:42 PM Flag
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whoa. that is so fucked up. your friend is nuts and not worthy of being your friend. I would NEVER let her get away with that. Tell the DH and then walk away from the lot of them. Freaks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:43 PM Flag
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normally i would TOTALLY walk away but i have been best friends with her since our freshman year of college... i can't walk away.. but.. i'm just so embarrassed. i don't think she has any idea how badly this reflects on m! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:45 PM Flag
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that is definitely not the same and it wasn't OK for your friend to do that. but the fact that she's harassing her DH's ex says something about her moral fiber anyway. maybe it's time to cut your losses with this particular friend. she sounds kind of childish and toxic... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:44 PM Flag
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np: Yeah, forget your history together. She's crazy - dump her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:10 PM Flag
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that is not funny. can she press charges against you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:44 PM Flag
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well, the ex-dw doesn't "know" it was me. the dh found out because he saw the email on my friend's computer. trust me, if it ever became a legal thing you can bet this would be taken care of! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:46 PM Flag
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I think your friend has some serious mental issues. Why would she be sending these harassing emails in the first place, and then to throw her "good friend" under the bus? I'd write her off. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:11 PM Flag
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Your friend is wrong. Dont take that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:09 PM Flag
[ - ] what is the difference between a decorator and an interior designer? what is normal charge? If they quote me a price on furniture, can i ask what the discount is.was 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:33 PM Flag
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I would think that an Interior Designer has more formal education, possibly an architectural background. What is their price structure for working with you? Many will charge you by the project or by the hour, but will then mark up furniture to which you may not have access as the industry is structured to only sell "to the trade". They may or may not be forthcoming about their mark up percentage. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:14 PM Flag
[ - ] Is ALS diagnosed with a neurological exam? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.05.08, 03:33 PM Flag
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yes but it is very hard to diagnose. Sometimes it is diagnosed by process of elimination. it can take a long time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:53 PM Flag
[ - ] PLEASE HELP me decide what to about this. DD's K class had a Field Day today. At picnic time, a few kids had no lunch bc teachers didn't bother to find out if any kids brought from home, just assumed either the parents preordered from the cafeteria or were bringing it with them. Teacher went back to class and got some but 2 kids STILL had no lunch. This is like 20 mins into the picnic now. Finally one kid starts crying and the teacher asks if she wants a PB sandwich from the cafeteria. At this point, the kid is distraught, lunch is over and I don't even know if the kid ever ended up eating or not. I feel like writing to the principal or maybe the kid's mom and letting tehn know what went down, it was really horrible. Or do I just MMYOB. WWYD? 26 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:31 PM Flag
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I think it would be fine to mention your concerns to the principal. sounds like the event was mismanaged. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:33 PM Flag
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What did you do at the time? Why didn't you volunteer to help the kid find food? I think it sucks, but maybe next year you can volunteer to help plan the day so this kind of thing doesn't happen again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:41 PM Flag
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I did, I offered the kid my dd's lunch since by the time the teacher got it from the room, she ate mine. But, the kid didn't like bagels and she was so upset already after sitting there and watching all the other kids eat for 20 mins, she wouldn't take it. There would be nothing I could do to make sure all kids have lunch, that is the teachers job when they get to school, not when everyone is sitting down for the picnic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:50 PM Flag
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is it a new teacher? i would imagine she learned her lesson from this as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:55 PM Flag
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no, but in fairness it was a sub. he is a regular teacher in the school though, teaches gym and fills in whenever a teacher is out, all the time. the assistant was just as useless though, and she was the regular assistant [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:23 PM Flag
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as a parent of a now 3rd grader, I can tell you that the kids who didn't have lunch today will, repetitively, be the ones dressed inappropriately or without lunch, etc. (And I am in private school). Cetain parents just don't read teh memos or the emails,etc. You can tell the class mom next year to make sure she reminds these parents, more than once, about activities etc. And you can always packa few extra things in dds lunch and tell her (and the teacher) "this is for sharing." You can tell the principal to let the teacher know it might be a good idea to always order 3 extra lunches from the caf for special days. But remember, this is THE PARENTS' JOB, not the teachers'. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:14 PM Flag
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ITA with this. I'm a teacher (middle school) and whenever we have an event to which kids are invited to bring food, it's always the same kids who show up with nothing and feel terrible about it (and this isn't the kids with money issues). I always bring extra because I've BTDT too many times, but this is on the parents. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:17 PM Flag
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^^Which isn't to say that it's not worth mentioning to the principal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:17 PM Flag
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hijack: how do you like teaching middle school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:21 PM Flag
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I'm on leave now, but I don't love it. I'd rather be teaching high school (but there were more middle school jobs available) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:25 PM Flag
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I actually love that age-group. still kind of kids, really idealistic and passionate, and just starting to come into their own so to speak [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:28 PM Flag
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I wouldn't describe any of my kids as idealistic, which is kind of the problem: they're very jaded and BTDT at age 14. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:31 PM Flag
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I swear, I must live in la-la land. either that or we've just lucked out with dd and her school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:35 PM Flag
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OR: there is always one kid in dc's class dressed in uniform on dress down day, etc. etc. Parents are well-off, but frankly I've decided the mother is an alcoholic. And the kid always looks depressed. I feel so bad for the dc....luckily school is pretty on top of this by now .....but shoul not have to be, imho. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:21 PM Flag
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not to be corny, but this is why it takes a village [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:24 PM Flag
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OR: I truly beleuve that. Luckily one of their nannies is pretty with it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:34 PM Flag
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one of??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:37 PM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:46 PM Flag
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I know, the parent probably dropped the ball with either sending or ordering the lunch. Still, I really feel it's on the teacher to make sure all kids have a lunch before they sit down at the picnic, not try to figure out what to do 20 mins into lunch when a 5 yo is crying her eyes out. If they knew in the morning, a luch could have been ordered from the cafeteria and they could have billed the parent later for the two bucks. It was handled really badly IMO [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:21 PM Flag
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THE PARENTS need to know that teh kid was balling her eyes out for 20 minutes, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:23 PM Flag
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This is why you tell the principal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:26 PM Flag
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Yes, that's why I wondering if I should tell the parent or the principal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:26 PM Flag
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Middle school teacher here again: I could NEVER bill parents for something retroactively. Never. I agree this could have been handled better, but I don't think the ordering from the cafeteria solution is as easy as you think it is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:27 PM Flag
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not totally relevant, but i work in preschool and we don't allow kids to share food b/c of allergies, restrictions, etc.... so even if kid brought extra, sometimes schools won't let you share. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:24 PM Flag
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Our school has this policy too, I had to ask the asst if I could give the crying kid my dd's lunch and she said yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:27 PM Flag
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totally off topic, but I hope the teacher wasn't offering PB&J to an allergic child! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:40 PM Flag
[ - ] If I were Ruby, I'd beat the snot out of Max. And DD keeps asking where their parents are. How do you explain bunny abandonment? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:31 PM Flag
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i was thinking the same thing. max is such an annoying slacker. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:38 PM Flag
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bunnies gotta hop, man. that's just the way it is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:44 PM Flag
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No way, I think Ruby is the one who needs a little kick in the cottontail. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:04 PM Flag
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