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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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[ - ] name poll - Seth 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:58 PM Flag
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you know, it's kind of cool in an old-school kind of way [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:59 PM Flag
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Suburban and Jewish. Cute, though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:04 PM Flag
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was planning on using it but then baby was a girl... i love it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:09 PM Flag
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Great! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:36 AM Flag
[ - ] repost for a bit more feedback: i am seeing someone who is so hot and cold. one day he loves me all day every day, but then the next day he is overwhelmed with work and doesn't really want to talk to me. its a pretty annoying roller coaster. what do i do? anyone have a dh like this? we have been togther a couple of months. i guess it is who he is 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.02.08, 07:57 PM Flag
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dump him - if he's such a pita when dating, only worse when married [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:01 PM Flag
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so true... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:03 PM Flag
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i agree. but i'm wondering how needy the op is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:17 PM Flag
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that's not normal. dump him before you get too attached or it goes any further. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 12:29 AM Flag
[ - ] Do you ever have one of those nights where the house is a DISASTER, dishes are piled up, laundry is spilling over, the kids won't go to sleep and you feel like a loser/failure about the whole thing? I'm there. Right now. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:57 PM Flag
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Every Monday - recovering from the weekend when everyone destroys the house [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:58 PM Flag
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OP - Yes! Mondays! They suck, right??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:08 PM Flag
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pour yourself some tea, grab some cookies, turn on tv, tun off the light [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:58 PM Flag
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tea? try for wine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:01 PM Flag
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OP-ha. so funny you wrote that, because when I read tea, I picked up the LARGE glass on wine I have here next to me and thought, tea, wine, sam difference... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:09 PM Flag
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tomorrow is another day. spend 5 min picking up the kitchen and go to bed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:00 PM Flag
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one night? i'd count myself lucky if that was the case :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:02 PM Flag
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oh yeah. all the time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:02 PM Flag
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Thank you everyone. It really does help to know I'm not the only one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:11 PM Flag
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I don't really sweat the housework, so that's never much of a stressor for me. Kids not sleeping I can completely relate to, though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:15 PM Flag
[ - ] I'm ODing on multigrain chips & Mad About You reruns 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:56 PM Flag
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mad about you is on? used to love that... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:58 PM Flag
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show after show on TV Land but now Mash is on [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:02 PM Flag
[ - ] Is Amherst mom on? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:56 PM Flag
[ - ] sorry, repost: miscarried 2 weeks ago, at 6 weeks. ob confirmed with sonogram and said it was resolving on its own. now i'm very nauseated and have instant postitive on preg. test. so, does that mean i probably need d&c? or maybe pregnant? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:56 PM Flag
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probably hormones. If there was no heartbeat, there is no pg. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:57 PM Flag
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have you had your period yet? you might be ovulating or pms'ing and the rush of hormones is making you feel nauseous. i don't think it's unusual to get a positive pregnancy test after a miscarriage. but call your ob in the morning. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:15 PM Flag
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How did you know you miscarried? Were you bleeding? Was your cervix open? Do you know what ob saw on sono? Six weeks wouldn't reliably show a heartbeat even for a healthy fetus. I wouldn't read too much into the nausea, but of course tell your ob (soon) that you still have a positive pregnancy test. They may want to track the blood levels of the beta HCG hormone that the pregnancy test measures, to be sure that it is decreasing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:21 PM Flag
[ - ] does anybody know how long will DOE give us before the deadline of the registration for G& T K? I will be on vacation in July. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.02.08, 07:51 PM Flag
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should have waited until august. we did. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:01 PM Flag
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Wow, so helpful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:06 PM Flag
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did you do it last year? DOE give long time for registration? thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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I don't think we will have much time at all. Less than two weeks is my guess. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:51 AM Flag
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I am guessing they will give us about 10 days ... maybe 2 weeks at most. I bet the deadline will be late June, not in July. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 05:30 AM Flag
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only 2 weeks for registration??/ do not scare me. thanks. I am not in New york in July. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:21 AM Flag
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"only" two weeks? the presumption is that you don't need more time than that to make up your mind. that you vacation outside of the city for the entire month of july is not the DOE's problem. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:36 AM Flag
[ - ] My friend insists all of us have terrible candida infections and should drink vegetable juices only to get rid of it. Is there possibly any truth in this? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:51 PM Flag
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well if you have a lot of sinus problems, there may be some truth. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:56 PM Flag
[ - ] what are you getting your dc's teachers for an end of year gift? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:49 PM Flag
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not sure yet -- probably gift cards [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:54 PM Flag
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for what? when is school out? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:04 PM Flag
[ - ] Has anyone ordered furniture from a NC furniture site? If so, which one? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:47 PM Flag
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have not, but I drool over stuff on clubfurniture.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:48 PM Flag
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furnitureland south [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:52 PM Flag
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one friend ordered from rose, which is out of business now, and two others ordered from boyles, which has great stuff. but be careful -- my friend got stuck with a tax bill THREE years after she had her furniture delivered... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:54 PM Flag
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tax bill? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:56 PM Flag
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yes -- they don't charge tax but eventually, the tax man catches up with you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:01 PM Flag
[ - ] how many people are on? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:46 PM Flag
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me, one [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:46 PM Flag
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Not fucking enough. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:46 PM Flag
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5. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:46 PM Flag
[ - ] has anyone here hired a consultant to help get your kid into private school? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:43 PM Flag
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I might do it for middle school, which is a few years out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:44 PM Flag
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no -- so glad i live in a place with excellent public schools [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:45 PM Flag
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i doubt it really helps [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:45 PM Flag
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Why not? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:46 PM Flag
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bc what do they know about your kid? and I doubt they have any pull whatsoever with schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:48 PM Flag
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just flush the $$ down the toilet...save time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:46 PM Flag
[ - ] Is one of your kids much cuter than the other? I sort of feel bad for my DD -- my DS is the gorgeous one and everyone is always telling me how good-looking he is but no one ever comments on his sister... Makes me a little sad for her... 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:43 PM Flag
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I have two dds, and the older one definitely got the looks, but I suspect the younger one got the brains, so maybe it'll all even out in the end. The funny thing is that people often comment on how cute the younger one is, but that's b/c she's a baby. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:45 PM Flag
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i have a DS and a younger DD -- DS is gorgeous but DD is cute and as smart as a whip... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:56 PM Flag
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I have identical twins, and I find one to be cuter than the other, but I keep it to myself. Most people have trouble differentiating them. I think they look nothing alike [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:45 PM Flag
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that's interesting--is it a personality thing? like one is more smiley and open? (not op) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:46 PM Flag
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It might be personality. The one I think is cuter is the more challenging one from my perspective [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:48 PM Flag
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My kids basically have the same face but b/c my dd has gorgeous straw. blonde curls she gets lots of attention - older ds always says he thinks she's cuter than him & it makes me sad [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:49 PM Flag
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how old is he? at one point, my younger dc was getting a lot of comments and compliments while the older dc was getting nothing. now that they are both a little older, neither one gets many comments. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:53 PM Flag
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it's funny -- i think kids get less "cute" as they get older -- still good-looking but they lose that cutesy look [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:57 PM Flag
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ita. it's a combination of the good looks and the age that elicit a lot of comments. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:01 PM Flag
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I think my oldest might be-hope baby is a cute kid (kind of funny looking baby). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:58 PM Flag
[ - ] So I just adopted 3 yo dog--Labrador male. This si going to sound naive but I had no idea that when they neuter dogs, they remove the balls...he has no balls. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:42 PM Flag
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no way!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:45 PM Flag
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so? this bothers you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:45 PM Flag
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no...I just never knew this. never said it bothered me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:46 PM Flag
[ - ] I am looking for feeding utensils and bowl/plate set for db that is about to start solids - am trying to find something bpa free but can't anyone have luck with this? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.02.08, 07:42 PM Flag
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you can find metal utensils [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:44 PM Flag
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op - but for a 5 mo old [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:46 PM Flag
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^^ seems like I would want plastic.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:47 PM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:47 PM Flag
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Metal utensils and china plates [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:46 PM Flag
[ - ] do schools make a big effort to get dcs to write properly/neatly? I think my dd is going to really struggle with this, and I'm wondering whether I should try to help her with it or wait to see how she does with school. 30 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:42 PM Flag
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how old? may just need some time for her fine motor skills to mature. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:43 PM Flag
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oh, she's only 5. But I see how totally not interested she is in learning to write properly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:46 PM Flag
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lol. she's 5. what do you expect? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:47 PM Flag
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how about other fine motor? stringing beads, coloring, mazes, etc...? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:48 PM Flag
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she's ok with some of that stuff -- ie, the stuff she's interested in (so, stringing beads, yes, but coloring, no, no interest) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:57 PM Flag
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that can change. my son had zero interest in writing at all when he entered K adn within a month ws lovign it and his skills really improved as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:54 AM Flag
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how old? when she really wants to, can she write neatly? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:44 PM Flag
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they may refer her to OT. how old? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:45 PM Flag
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oy...so you pay $32K per year for private school to get more individual attention, and then need to pay an OT to practice writing letters with your 5 yo? this is beyond ridiculous. the nuns handled it very well in my catholic school growing up. many hours of rote practicing writing letters. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:50 PM Flag
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welcome to the bizarre world of nyc pvt schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:52 PM Flag
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np: that's what i don't get. if these schools are such great educational institutions, why can't they teach? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:54 PM Flag
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whoa. hold on there. if she gets an IEP for a fine motor delay, the BoE will cover her OT. And while I agree the nuns had it right that practice makes perfect, some kids really do have a delay (my ds certainly does). So, maybe entice her to practice more, and if she has a weak grasp, work on strengthening stuff like squeezing clothespins, stringing beads, etc... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:53 PM Flag
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well, I can still barely hold a pencil, but i have to say I had plenty of help and practice. at least I know how the letters are supposed to be written and look, even if I still don't do it so well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:57 PM Flag
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OP: thanks, that's a good idea. BTW, she's in public, not private. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:58 PM Flag
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What do you mean by properly? Like spelling, or letter formation, or just neatness? I think it largely depends on the school. We anticipated issues w/ dc and worked on it at home with her over the summer before K began. In retrospect I'm convinced it was the right decision and we avoided a lot of future stress. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:46 PM Flag
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letter formation and neatness is what I'm currently wondering about (she doesn't really spell much yet) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:00 PM Flag
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I think it largely depends on the school. But if letter formation is an issue I wouldn't wait. The earlier you establish the correct motor patterns the better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:05 PM Flag
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most schools -- at least publics -- teach this in k. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:41 AM Flag
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In my experience they don't teach it well. As long as the dc's letters look OK teachers may not notice if dc is forming them incorrectly, which can lead to bigger problems. In a class with 25+ dc it's especially likely to be overlooked. We had this issue w/ dd. She had gotten into the habit from early on of drawing circles and then writing the letter O starting at the bottom of the circle and going clockwise around. But you're supposed to do it starting at the top of the circle, going counter-clockwise around. The teachers never noticed she was doing this or tried to nip it in the bud and it was preventing her from writing fluidly. We finally addressed the issue on our own using the Handwriting Without Tears books and lots of exercises at home. The school let the problem go on for the entire K year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:33 AM Flag
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^ at home. What burned me up was supposedly dc's school was using Hardwriting Without Tears, but they obviously weren't implementing it correctly. And I know we weren't the only ones in the class tutoring dc at home during the summer before 1st grade. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:39 AM Flag
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perhaps you had bad luck with your dd's teacher. our dd's school uses the handwriting without tears program to teach proper letter formation starting in k -- proper letter writing skills are really emphasized. my dd's handwriting is better than mine! (she's in first grade now.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:41 AM Flag
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There's a good program called Handwriting without Tears you may want to look at. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:50 PM Flag
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thanks will check into that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:00 PM Flag
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for a 5 year old! give me a break (actually, give this poor child a break). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:33 AM Flag
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yes, for a 5 yo. op's kid is in public, which means her kid is in kindergarten. my dc's school teaches proper letter formation in k using handwriting without tears, as do a lot of other publics, i think. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:42 AM Flag
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Your child is way to young for you to be thinking about this. if this is still an issue in 2nd grade, then come back. But chances are it will change on its own or the teachers will handle it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:32 AM Flag
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disagree. have you seen the writing done by kindergarteners and first graders in public school? at least at my dc's school, writing is a huge part of the curriculum -- but the kids need to know HOW to write letters (and about basic grammar, which is taught too) before they can write stories, poems, and the like. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:45 AM Flag
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yes but they don't expect 5 year olds to come into K with perfect handwriting. They write a lot in K and that is when they work on it -- at school, with a teacher. Let the kid have fun at home, not spend her time "working" and thinking she is dumb and behind her friends. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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no, not entering k. and perfect hadnwriting is a stretch even for some adults! what i meant to say was that proper handwriting is taught in k -- even those kids who already can write well go through the program. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:05 AM Flag
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dc's school uses a program called handwriting without tears to teach the kindergartners how to form their letters properly; they practice handwriting in school and via homework. so i would say, yes, there is an effort made. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:39 AM Flag
[ - ] dogs are playing brokeback mountain AGAIN..will they ever tire of this? both are neutered 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:41 PM Flag
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it's a dominance thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:41 PM Flag
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I know--but its just endless...dcs think its hilarious [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:43 PM Flag
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ever-hopeful [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:41 PM Flag
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too funny! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:43 PM Flag
[ - ] just watched sweet home alabama. what an awful movie. her poor fiance. he did not deserve that. and she was completely unlikeable. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:36 PM Flag
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I found it mildly enjoyable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:37 PM Flag
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i wanted to like it. but why'd they do that to him? and she wasn't a very nice character. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:41 PM Flag
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I think they always make the "other" person awful in completely unbelievable ways. This was more likely - she just loved the other guy more and wasn't really thinking about him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:42 PM Flag
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but to leave him at the wedding? that's not nice. and i didn't like her character. selfish, no redeeming qualities other than a great smile. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:50 PM Flag
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that's what i was thinking... i did feel bad for her fiance [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:38 PM Flag
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yeah. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:44 PM Flag
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enjoyable in a fluffy way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:43 PM Flag
[ - ] Anniversary gift ideas for DH? TIA 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:32 PM Flag
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tatoo his name on your ass (really small) [ Reply | More
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