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Dear UrbanBaby community,

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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[ - ] how many people on right now? me = 1 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:20 PM Flag
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I suggested to UB that they put a count of active people [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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good idea. so far...2 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:26 PM Flag
[ - ] sometimes i search the nytimes.com RE sections and droool. it's like cheating and just as satisfying 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:19 PM Flag
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after we found our house (looked for nearly 1 yr & it was 4 yrs ago) I still look [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:20 PM Flag
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thank god i'm not alone. my apt doesn't know i'm cheating with a completely reno'd classic 8 in morningside [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:21 PM Flag
[ - ] ANy Westfield NJ moms on? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:19 PM Flag
[ - ] i think i'm in a fake relationship. emotionally it's a relationship, but we don't have sex, we're supposed to be 'friends' 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:16 PM Flag
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btdt! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:16 PM Flag
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how did it turn out?? please tell [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:16 PM Flag
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^^tell the WHOLE story please [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:16 PM Flag
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^^DAMNIT WOMAN! SPILL IT [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:19 PM Flag
[ - ] My DH is never home in the a.m. or before dcs bedtime. Anyone else? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:14 PM Flag
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Right here - and weekends too - lawyer working in the city commuting from LI [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:15 PM Flag
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OP: my DH is a lawyer too, and earns crappy $$$ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:16 PM Flag
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mine is not crappy but not nearly commensurate w/ the effort [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:16 PM Flag
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NP: Ever think of moving closer to the city? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:16 PM Flag
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we're only about 20 mi away, one of the closest towns in Nassau [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:18 PM Flag
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Oh, just wondering. It's one of the reasons we're planning on staying in the city and putting up with a much smaller place to live. Dh's commute is pretty easy and I like that he can be home in 20 minutes. But on the other hand, small apartments!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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My dh is the GM of a catering venue. Helps and does a lot for our 4yr old ds but it is very lonely for me.He has awful hours and I am always alone [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:23 PM Flag
[ - ] just happy, so I am reporting to UB...my hubby and I had great TTC sex last night even though he is super stressed at work and it was very late by the time he got home. he really pulled it together and made it all happen. Not only did we not end up fighting (typical during these stressful TTC times) but we really enjoyed ourselves and each other. I hope this is the time. It would be so nice to have this happy memory attached to actually being successful. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:14 PM Flag
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and a little context. We had 2 MC last year and have gotten the go ahead to start trying again after having removed a septum which was the likely problem. There is a good chance this is it!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:18 PM Flag
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gl! sorry about the mc's. hope this one goes well! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:31 PM Flag
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thanks. I am really feeling upbeat about it. I was so fearful when I got pregnant the second time, but now I am just happy and excited. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:32 PM Flag
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What made you have the septum repaired? I had a mc (1st preg.) and the doc saw a septum, but said to try anyway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:39 PM Flag
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Good luck! I'm glad you're in a better place right now. TTC can be so stressful, especially after losses and waiting for a while. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:42 PM Flag
[ - ] Spinning off another thread: There is no earthly reason why a 4 yo "has" to be in camp during the summer. Or a 6 or 8 or 10 year old. What about just having a summer of laziness and nothingness and boredom? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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For some kids, it helps them to retain a bit of a routine so all doesn't go to pot when school starts again. All kids aren't like yours. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:08 PM Flag
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Then you should have been at my house today. 2 elementary school aged kids needing a serious outlet. I'm not going to be their playmate- sometimes is fine but if there aren't kids around to throw a ball with, then meet them at camp [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:10 PM Flag
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I totally agree with this. I don't want to be playing candyland and soccer all day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:12 PM Flag
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because they need other dc to play with and we're not comfortable letting them play unattended outside? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:12 PM Flag
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ITA -- that's my situation, too... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:53 PM Flag
[ - ] Holy crap - 4yo dd just dove head first off a chair on my tile floor & the size of her welt is enormous! Poor baby. She's better now but ever since my son cut open his head falling off a bed I'm always afraid to look for fear of seeing blood. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:06 PM Flag
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i HAVE 2 SNAKES SOMEWHERE IN MY HOUSE [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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I must say this is even scarier for me! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:08 PM Flag
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are you SERIOUS? put them on a staph... it'll bring you good health [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:10 PM Flag
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yeah, best to not look [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:08 PM Flag
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and to make it worse, I think my 6yo is a psychopath - he sat there & grinned ear to ear because he was mad & happy she got hurt. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:09 PM Flag
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So are you making her hold her own ice pack so you can report to UB about it all? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:09 PM Flag
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no I'm typing w/ my toes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:11 PM Flag
[ - ] fertility boosters are... 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:05 PM Flag
[ - ] Faucet HELP - which would look better on a black granite bathroom counter / mahogany vanity: chrome / antique nickel / brushed chrome (what exactly is the diff btwn the antique and brushed anyway :)????) thanks!!! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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check it out but I think antique is more of a bronze-y kind of look. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:05 PM Flag
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they both are in the silver family not sure if splurging beyond basic chrome is worth it for a house we are leaving in a few years???? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:06 PM Flag
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antique nickel but I would do antique brass instead [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:11 PM Flag
[ - ] When I am put out, annoyed or mad you would have no trouble hearing it in my voice and seeing it on my face. I am always amazed when people are put out but successfully mask their annoyance. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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sometimes I can [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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I am like you... It is hard not to feel put out when my schedule is messed with or when people ask me to do more than I would ask of them... and I don't ask much... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:05 PM Flag
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So the poster below (mom who puts in extra time for neighbors "playdate") is amazing too me. My neighbor would know in 5 seconds that she was out of line - even if I tried to hide it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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you and me both. I wish I had a "game face" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:05 PM Flag
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I have a girlfriend who literally pauses - which is noticable - and then composes a kinder gentler response than she would had she blurted out... It works for her, not me... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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one of my best friends is so good at it -- masking her annoyance. She says it's because she worked at a Clinique counter for 2 years. She's amazing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:09 PM Flag
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OP: I spent YEARS in retail - didn't help! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:09 PM Flag
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this same friend has the best response when someone says something snarky. She calmy asks, "What do you mean by that ?" and people are forced into backtracking and hemming and hawing and she stays cool as a cucumber... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:15 PM Flag
[ - ] ds is received related services through CPSE. Having his CSE meeting soon and I hear everyone say "you have to fight for them". But HOW exactly do you fight for this? What ammunition can I use? Other than just sitting there and insisting that he needs this? PT, OT and social skills group. Thanks. So new to this. Will watch this post. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Special Needs 05.29.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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You really need a "team". Your team is a good Developmental Ped and any therapists you may be using. The Dev Ped will give you reports which will suggest therapies needed and frequency. Share these with the DOE. When people say "fight" it means that you need to know your rights. The DOE will often give you minimal services 2 or 3 x30 minute sessions when you can actually get 60 min sessions. Often if there is a dx from a Dev. Ped you will be able to get the max about of services. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 05:18 AM Flag
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Most of us are fighting by placing our kids in SN schools and to do this we hire lawyers; our lawyers give good advice on getting other services too. You also, as pp says, learn and exercise your rights, and have a report from a neuropsych or dev ped that supplies ammunition. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 08:28 AM Flag
[ - ] Could my 11wo be teething already? Drooling and chewing on her hand. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 05.29.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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doubt it, pretty typical to drool and chew at that age....my ds did it and he didn't get a tooth till 8/9 mo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:13 PM Flag
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This is just a normal development phase that all DBs go through at 3mos. Though that's not to say it isnt possible shes also teething, though unlikely. I know its hard to believe theyre not actually teething given the behavior, we were convinced at 3mos that she had to be getting teeth, now at 7mos still nada! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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good to know. NP here w almost 11 wo w same behavior and i totally thought it was the beginning of teething too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:57 PM Flag
[ - ] dcs just found 2 snakes in the pool and put them into a bowl..12 yo is looking them up in his snake book. Everyone is arguing over who gets to keep them in their room. No f-ing way 24 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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your funny [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:01 PM Flag
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according to 12yo--it "might" be brown water snake.."it's OK mom..it bites but is not posionous" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:01 PM Flag
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^^and for some odd reason 10yo is swimming naked..is it a full moon ??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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Ok..now the bowl IS ON MY KITCHEN TABLE!!!!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:04 PM Flag
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yet still I type on UB [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:05 PM Flag
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when we married my dh promised no reptiles, no rodents... the policy is in Full Effect ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:05 PM Flag
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the bowl has left the kitchen and is in somebody's room [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:06 PM Flag
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snakes aren't toys... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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oh, really? I never knew. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:08 PM Flag
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and what do you mean by this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:10 PM Flag
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it was a stupid post, I admit, but I meant that kids shouldn't be blithly playing with unknown snakes while mom discusses it with us... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:11 PM Flag
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op--nobody is "blithly" playing qith anything...they carefully removed the snakes from the pool and put them into a bowl, so that they could take a picture to email grandma and to google them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:14 PM Flag
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where are you ? please don't say Florida... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:08 PM Flag
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Miami :) moved here last year from NY [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:08 PM Flag
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florida has nasty snakes... i grew up there... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:12 PM Flag
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THIS IS TOTALLY NUTS [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:06 PM Flag
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ewwwwwwwww...ewwwwwwwww I am like Indiana Jones..I HATE snakes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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what the hell?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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maybe you shouldn't be posting, but actively parenting at this time... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:08 PM Flag
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so the bowl is sitting in 12 yo room, which I can see...he is googling them. Should I be helicoptering? as soon as he takes a picture of them he plans to let them go. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:09 PM Flag
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np, Oh please, sounds like they're 10 and 12 y.o. boys, being boys! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:13 PM Flag
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2 boys and a girl...the girl is the one who captured them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:15 PM Flag
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Hey, I'm the one sticking up for you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:17 PM Flag
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I know :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:18 PM Flag
[ - ] Book mom- Any recommendations for 4-1/2 yeard old ds readng at 2nd grade level? 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.29.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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Why not let him pick from the library. As an independant reader he should enjoy that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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np- does that book introduce a lot of negative subjects? Is it ok for a 6yo? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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I think she's teasing you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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I wasn't the OP, but why would that be teasing? It caught my eye in Books of Wonder. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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Diary of a wimpy kid? Do you think such a book exists? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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Yes! It's a book - there are two now! Get thee to a book store. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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NP: Yes...that is a very popular series. The kids LOVE it. I am serious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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Is it good for a 6 yo girl? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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Go to: http://www.funbrain.com/journal/Journal.html [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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^^^You can see a sample of it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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Thank you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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The RL for those books, especially the newer one, is more like 4th grade, not 2nd. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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chapter books in a subject that interests him - mystery (hardy boys for example) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:05 PM Flag
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Bailey kids? That may be 3rd grade, but the books get better at 3rd grade. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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How are you defining 2nd grade level? Can you give some examples of books he's reading already that are at the right level? I ask only because in the past I've found the UBers have a distorted sense of books' grade levels. For example, the Magic Tree House series is mostly 2nd grade reading level, but many people here insist they're K reading level books because they've known a number of dc who read them in K. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:04 PM Flag
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B is for betsey series, ramona series, nate the great, encyclopedia brown, henry and ribsy, magic tree house. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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ITA with Magic Tree House [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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