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Thank you so much for being a valued member of the UrbanBaby community. We wanted to inform you that we are shutting down the site on July 6th. We are grateful for your participation and support that has helped make UrbanBaby such an important resource to parents for many years.

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Thanks so much,

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[ - ] what is AF? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.05.08, 08:21 AM Flag
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aunt flow?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:22 AM Flag
[ - ] What's with all the resurrecting old posts...? Kind of creepy. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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what are you talking about? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:19 AM Flag
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let me guess - you used to have have "sort by most recent" checked on the old site. look to the right - is "sort by recency" checked? anytime you suspect something is being resurrected, look through the posts and you'll realize that someone just responded to a very old post. i don't know why people are doing it but they are. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:21 AM Flag
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I think it's because people don't realize that they are really old posts - when you first log on it just looks like there are a bunch of nice active posts going. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:22 AM Flag
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but yesterday someone responded to a post from sept. 11, 2007. how did they even get that far back? i'm assuming they searched something and then responded to an old post, forgetting they were on the search page. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:23 AM Flag
[ - ] Nothing is perfect. Did anyone catch the articles recently in the WSJ and The NYTs about the stress levels of kids in highly-regarded public schools in the NYC suburbs? Both sensationalize things a bit, but the stress of the city is talked about here a lot... and finding a strong academic peer group is too... but there are downsides to putting your child into a great school system where they are guaranteed a spot. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.05.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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Don't the suburban schools and kids sound just like NYC private and selective public schools? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:23 AM Flag
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Yes! If you have a bright kid and want them in a strong school they are probably going to be stressed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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link please [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:23 AM Flag
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bump [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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There was an article in the Times recently about Horace Mann requiring kids to take a lunch break--try those search terms. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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Here's the link for that article: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/24/nyregion/24lunch.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&ref=opinion [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:10 PM Flag
[ - ] 4 hours on Amtrak with a 3-year-old active boy on my own: is this a terrible idea? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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It would be with my 3 yo boy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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one kid? totally doable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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ita [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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Do-able, but not necessarily fun (navigating through Penn Station, say, would be a PITA). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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sure but one adult with one kid is no big deal. not that she'll get to read a novel or anything. but it's not like she's going to be feeding an infant while the 3 y.o. runs off or something. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:24 AM Flag
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ita. and i actually think that it's a very good situation. he'll be fascinated by penn station and by the train. then you can bring some sticker books or activity books for on the train itself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:26 AM Flag
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no, easier than a plane. he can walk around and look out the window [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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bring a portable dvd player!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:23 AM Flag
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i am not an anti- tv mom at all but i don't think that's necessary for a 4 hour trip with only one child. the mom could read books, do sticker books, color, talk with her child about what they're passing, how a train works - there are so many things you can do for four hours if you're dealing with one child at a time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:26 AM Flag
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and when mommy needs a break, break out the dvd. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:27 AM Flag
[ - ] I'm pg w/#4. My first two kids were very independent and, overall, adjusted well to a new sibling. My 3rd child is much more needy - on top of me all day, separation anxiety, only wants me. I prob. made it worse b/c she was supposed to be our last and I haven't stressed about it. Now that I'm 20 pg w/#4 and her clingyness has increased, I'm beginning to worry about what's going to happen when the baby is born. Did anyone do anything before the baby was born that helped a 2.5 y.o. become less clingy? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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does she go to school at all? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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she'll start preschool in sept. but i'm dreading that. she's the kid who cries every time i leave her at the nursery at the gym or with a babysitter. she's always fine as soon as i'm gone but my other kids did not do this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:14 AM Flag
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i think that's fine. she has two older siblings and she's used to playing with other kids. you might want to set up a round robin or drop off playdate this summer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:25 AM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone have any insight into PS 75 (WEA & 96th Street)? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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Upcoming, great dual language program (partially due to the large hispanic population) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:22 AM Flag
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I think it's a school that is very sincere in its efforts, really wants to bring all parents on board, give the kids what they need. But some of the kids' parents aren't as involved as they'd like. The white middle class in this neighborhood has tended to stay away--in my opinion it's because there's a large minority population and they don't want their kids to be one of the few white kids in the class. I think that will change if zoned white people have to attend. It's a great school--with incredible diversity. It just needs some upper middle class white parents to sign on to change its reputation to be one of the top public schools. Just my opinion having lived in this neighborhood for many years--and I am also one of those white parents who didn't send her kid there, but that's because dc got into an excellent G&T. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:24 AM Flag
[ - ] Taking my 18 mo ds on airplane. He has his own seat and we are planning on brining his car seat for him to sit in. But the thing is huge..Britax Marathon. Is there something out there we can purchase to roll through airport? Should we buy/bring a smaller car seat? 25 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:06 AM Flag
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Skip the car seat. CARES harness. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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a harness? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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Yes. Google it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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this is a nyc schools issue because...???? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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DO NOT POST THIS CRAP ON NYC SCHOOLS BOARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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Hostile much? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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rude and selfish much? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:17 AM Flag
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Get over yourself. Seriously. Maybe OP reads the NY Schools board a lot and (for some reason) values the input of people on that board. But if they're all like you, I question her taste. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:19 AM Flag
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But the thing is people are on more than one board. The people on the schools board who want to read this shit are also on general and NYC [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:27 AM Flag
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oy, just collapse it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:20 AM Flag
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wow.....your DC is going to be a garbage man anyways....have fun paying for his education! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:21 AM Flag
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this is not just an NYC shcool board. get over yourself! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:42 AM Flag
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np: We used a harness. It was a great choice. Put the car seat under the plane with the bags if you need it for destination. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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Only thing I bring to airport is a $20 umbrella stroller from Babies 'R' Us...I don't put him in a car seat in the plane. Too much to carry and worry about! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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They make bags for them that you can carry like a back pack if you put it in. If you are going to buy a new one, and travel alot consider the sit and stroll (try used first). Terrific for air travel [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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or if you need a car seat at destination and you know people, see if you can borrow one there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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btw, I love carseat on plane. Strap dc in and we can both sleep [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:09 AM Flag
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NP: Depends on the DC--my kid's legs are too long (they get squished against the back of the seat in front). He was uncomfortable in a car seat on a plane from 18 months on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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np: you can also buy wheels for it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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Don't waste money on a smaller one for this one trip. The car seat is a mixed bag... My dd wouldn't go in the seat and then I had no seat (and she wasn't strapped in for turbulance anyway) and then it wouldn't fit on the Australian Quantas planes. They have wheels you can put it on - maybe it's called go go kart/ go-go kidz? Do a google search. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:09 AM Flag
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- Ditto that harness, although the airline will just give you a belt for take off and landing. With the carseat, dd had no legroom. Without it, she colored, played with stickers, and an etchasketch. Bring an etch-a-sketch and stickers!!!!!!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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bring a portable dvd player too! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:23 AM Flag
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When ds was that age, we traveled with our marathon everywhere. We used a little cart, attaching it to the seat with a bungee cord, which made it easier to wheel in the airport. Now, there's a special cart/wheels attachment you can buy that works specifically with the Britax carseats. You can find it online in a number of places. It's a little pricey, but looks like it works well. ds would never sit still in the plane seat, if it weren't for the carseat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:28 AM Flag
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At 18mos I'd skip the carseat. We took marathon on last trip, DS was 13mos and big, he just kicked the seat in front of him. It was awful. I'd never do it again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:30 AM Flag
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My ds would have had a total meltdown if I tried to put him in a carseat for the plane at 18mo. He can just sit in the regular seat at that age. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 10:13 AM Flag
[ - ] name poll: Amelia. Is it really popular? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.05.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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I loved the name so much that I gave it to my cat. Meow. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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ha, ok, so we have one feline vote, anyone else? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:40 AM Flag
[ - ] looked at great apartment on upper west side over the weekend right by Emily Dickinson elementary school. Anyone familiar with this and can say if it's good or not. TIA 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:02 AM Flag
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PS75 haven't heard great things but don't actaully know anyone who goes there. Check out insideschools.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:06 AM Flag
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Test scores are good. I know some NYU kids who did their student teaching there and reported good things. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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I hate to ask annoying questions (thanks for the inside schools tip) but how do I find out what schools are zoned for that area. Inside schools has a zone map but doesn't show what other schools are in that zone. How do I find out? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:17 AM Flag
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Each apartment has one zoned school (outside of a few areas). That is your school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:21 AM Flag
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At insideschools, select elementary, then Manhattan, then District 3. But what are you looking for? Other schools around 75 include 145 to the north, 163 to the east, and 84 to the south [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:21 AM Flag
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^^^And the poster above is correct. Only one school per zone or catchment. Or did you mean district (this is D3)? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:22 AM Flag
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the map on the inside schools area covers about 20 blocks so I wanted to check out other schools within that range. thanks for the above poster who mentioned the other schools in that area. unfortnately, none of the schools excited me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:29 AM Flag
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The good zoned gened's in D3 are 199 and 87 in the 70's and 80's UWS [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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http://maps.nycboe.net if you have an address it will tell you your zoned school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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very underwhelming school compared to other area schools [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:05 AM Flag
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Why and Which other schools? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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it was dirty, used to have a middle school on the upper floor which had some seriously rough kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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^also some very weird employees [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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Employees...meaning teachers? Administrators? Janitors? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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Sounds like you are new to the NYC schools. IMHO there are only a few good zoned geneds in D3 that being 87,199 and 9 (in that order) some schools also house G&T programs(which you just have to live in the district to apply for), the most highly sought after G&T in D3 are PS9, PS166 and 163. Anderson is in D3 but is a citywide G&T. If you are moving so dc has a good gened option I would tour the schools before making any decisions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:28 AM Flag
[ - ] if Lisa wins top chef I'll be peeved. 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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Me too. I was so pissed that Antonia went home last night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:02 AM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:02 AM Flag
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no way she will win. and, while i like antonia better over all - i just don't think you can push someone through if they serve undercooked food. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:06 AM Flag
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I feel like they had plenty of issues with Lisa's food too though, so considering the fact that she's been up for elimination a lot more than antonia I was really surprised that she didn't go home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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lisa is more controversial - they always keep those chefs on and she is a pudge too! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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Antonia had the whole single mom thing going on though, and they don't need two contestants with mohawks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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She's not controversial in a good way though--not like Marcel, say. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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true - i couldn't believe her getting all pissy about them not saying congratulations. did she say congratulations when that guy won the car? i guess she hugged him but still . . . [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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loved that no one wanted to hug her when they arrived [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:26 AM Flag
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She's so awful. I can't imagine why the Bravo powers that be wanted to keep around. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:06 AM Flag
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I CANNOT stand her - I thought Andrew would do something to sabotage her - I dont think she will win [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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On another note was it just me or did Steph get all pudgy? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:09 AM Flag
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She's always been pudgy...part of her charm--a chef that eats! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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I think she was more round than in the previous episodes. Maybe she's knocked up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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She does love Tahoe boys. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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I loved that t-shirt. Also Lisa wearing one that said Kosher while she talked about slaughtering the pig. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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That sucks, i haven't watched it yet I have it on DVR. Lisa is still there. That is terrible. I don't like her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:13 AM Flag
[ - ] i have time to sit and relax in the gym sauna or steam room today. which benefits do each provide. i never understood 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.05.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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just whatever feels better for you, moist or dry. they both make you sweat and if they have eucalyptus than they can clear your sinuses [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:02 AM Flag
[ - ] Testing a theory: how many are hanging out here because you are dealing with placement of your first/only child versus ones dealing with subsequent kids? 22 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.05.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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2nd [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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Nobody willing to take part in the poll? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 11:11 AM Flag
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1st and only [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:24 PM Flag
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2nd as well [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:24 PM Flag
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both of my children are in pirvate schools. I am one of those reasonable voices who tries to give "real" information about actual experiences of myself and close friends only to have people whos e child was just admitted to K or who are in the process of applying to tell me I'm clueless. Fit your theory? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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sample size is still too low for me to confirm or deny my theory, but to be honest you were out of the scope of my inquiry! But thankful for your input into these and other threads [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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First is in NEST second has a few years. I'm just here in case I am needed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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How do you like NEST? One NEST parents I personally know are happy and they said their children are happy @ NEST. Could you share your thought about NEST? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:30 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.06.08, 08:23 AM Flag
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Thank you for your answer. As you know, we are still waiting & waiting for G&T result, so I'm not sure my dd would be in NEST or not. But reading UB made me a bit scared of NEST. However, when I tour the school, I kind of liked it: lots of light, newer facilities, and laid back kids who doesn't look miserable at all! I'm bit concerned about tons of home work and caounseled out aspect. (But may be these could be a UB myth ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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I think it is a combination of old information, myth, and truth. I would imagine if you have a kid who is hard to keep on task, and you have a lot of after school stuff where homework is not done, and an early bed time -- the homework sometimes could be a pain in the ass. That is not our situation so homework is not a big deal. You need to stay on top of it BUT it is manageable. Counseling out I think is a thing of the past. First of all, the reality is that to "kick" a NYC resident out of a public school is pretty hard. But I think in the past when tests were much more subjective, and or when the school administration had their own agenda, they were more aggressive about this. My impression is that none of my ds's peers have been asked to not return. The school is not perfect but I like it. Now the commute... that really does suck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:01 AM Flag
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where do you live? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:08 AM Flag
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Brooklyn. So no bus option. I really hope the other Brooklyn folks and we can make a bus happen next year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:17 AM Flag
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During the tour at NEST, the PTA person did mention that there is organized private busing possibility from Brooklyn and Queens. Check with them when your dc get the acceptance letter... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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I am a Brooklyn NEST parent already. Brooklyn NEST parents were unable to make the bus happen this year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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Thank you again! If dd get into the NEST, we are considering to move to Brooklyn. May be we can organize the bus :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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You want to see me chearlead... Get me started on the borough of Kings! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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^^^My impression is that none of my ds's peers have been asked to not return. The school is not perfect but I like it. Now the commute... that really does suck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:18 AM Flag
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first and only [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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1 in private, 1 in public with an eye on G&T for next year. I'm interested in school issues in general, so I'm here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 04:13 PM Flag
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2 kids; oldest will be doing the K public admission for next year. Paying an arm and a leg for private P-K this year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 04:18 PM Flag
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me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 04:43 PM Flag
[ - ] this kindergarten decision is going to kill me; dec 1 cutoff, ds w/mid nov b-day; dh wants to send him, I don't. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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wwyd? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:02 AM Flag
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you guys know him better than anyone - you need to come to an agreement [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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Is DS young for his age or old for his age? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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i believe very strongly in letting kids stay at the age group they are supposed to be in. unless you feel your child is really not capable and would really not thrive by starting kindergarten already. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:32 AM Flag
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see, the problem is most people with kids this age don't send them to kindergarten, so *supposed* to be in is not really the age of the class; he would be the youngest boy by several months [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:39 AM Flag
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my ds has a mid november birthday but the cut off for us is 12/31. he's definitely a little immature and in some ways i worry about him being with kids so much older. but i also can't see keeping him home or in playgroups for another year. he'll be 4yo. he's ready. so we'll do it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:42 AM Flag
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where do you live? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:43 AM Flag
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queens. private school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:46 AM Flag
[ - ] okay it's official. CIO does NOT always work! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:55 AM Flag
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duh [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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