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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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[ - ] I need to find a bday cake for my dd's 1st bday next week. Any suggestions? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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we got a flower cake from cupcake cafe. pretty tasted good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:34 AM Flag
[ - ] Oh Sorry! She is leaving us. 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:33 AM Flag
[ - ] IF YOU LOVE VISTA YOUR GONNA LOVE THE NEW URBANBABY! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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YOU'RE [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:32 AM Flag
[ - ] Oh Sorry! She is leaving us. 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:26 AM Flag
[ - ] I asked yeaterday but only got 1 response: what is a decent tip for nanny leaving after several years? We are average, not super rich. Thanks! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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I'd say 2-4 weeks severance depending on how much notice you gave her and what you can afford [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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i think people treat it like any profession and give 1 week severance per year. ie 3 years 3 weeks pay. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 11:04 AM Flag
[ - ] Assuming commute to nyc is NOT an issue, would you prefer to live in Chappaqua or Port Washington? 1.7MM budget 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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where are your people? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:28 AM Flag
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We're probably more Chappaqua but in theory we like the diversity of Port Washington [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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then I would probably say Chappaqua. Port Washington is beautiful, but also very LI. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:37 AM Flag
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have you spent a weekend in either? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:37 AM Flag
[ - ] where is manhasset? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.29.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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on LI between Great Neck and Port Washington [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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North Shore, Nassau County [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:24 AM Flag
[ - ] Can someone help me interpret the NEST report card? The poor performance on "communication" is a bit scary, but what do people make of the other results? 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.29.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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Do you have the link? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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here's the link: http://schools.nyc.gov/OA/SchoolReports/2006-07/ProgressReport_EMS_M539.pdf [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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It's about right - a good school with great scores, but not at all what it could be. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 11:00 AM Flag
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progress report doesn't say it's a good school -- a rating of "undeveloped" pretty much means they think it sucks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 11:12 AM Flag
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but does anyone know how often these come out? how other programs like anderson and hunter compare? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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this is the very first time DOE has done these progress reports. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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anderson got an excellent report. you can find it on the doe website. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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anderson received a score of A with a rating of well developed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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to the point below... How old is Anderson's G&T program? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:41 AM Flag
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np - Around 20 years [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:44 AM Flag
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Hunter is not under the DOE so doesn't get these reports [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:43 AM Flag
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There is a school report card with letter grade (Nest got B) based on test scores and parents survey, and there is "quality review" (Nest got "undeveloped") based on the opinion of single consultant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:31 AM Flag
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a current NEST parent: I think that the biggest problem is the Administration doesn't have "best practices" in place. They haven't been in existence for long and the administration changed very radically about two years ago. So, the stupid little things which should be old hat can be a real headache. Like first day of school. The process to find out who would be your K kid's teacher was hectic. It ought not have been. But you also have some parents who have unrealistic expectations of the school. (I'm sure this is not unique to NEST. But at NEST they seem to be a very vocal minority.) For me, next year will tell a lot. I have seen the mistakes/errors of this year. I can't help but wonder will next year be the same mistakes (bad) or new ones (fair enough). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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so what about that principal? UB posting suggest she is pretty awful? how are the rest in the administration? what about the teachers? how are the non-vocal parents? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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Some of the other parents in my dc's class are awesome. Some I like, one or two couples I could do without. I have seen the prinicpal with the students and she is good. I have seen her before the lower school parents as a group and she was horrible. (Really horrible!) I have dealt with her one on one and she was good -- I said to myself and dw afterwards how pleasantly surprised I was by how well she handled me/the situation. (And that day I was at my wits end with the whole DOE -- she handled it well.) The lower school VP is great. I only really know the teachers for K and some of the specials. All five K teachers are good. My kid's teacher is new but great. I think the new art teacher there is incredible. As is the chess teacher. I don't know much about the dance teacher or gym. Music teacher is ok. Spanish teacher does not impress me. (Reacting here to what my child is (is not!) learning more than anything.) Their biggest problem is operations. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:08 PM Flag
[ - ] What did you do with your pet's body after s/he died? Cremate and scatter ashes? Burial? Not sure what to do. 8-yo dog died. Two children ages 10 and 8 are very sad. Trying to come up with a proper way that would ensure closure and remembrance. Thanks. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.29.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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we took a cab to the ASPCA and gave it to them to cremate... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:27 AM Flag
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Our vet cremated our dog and gave us the ashes. We will spread them in places our dog loved. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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one of my cats is buried in my parents backyard. all others were disposed of. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:03 PM Flag
[ - ] what infant diapers are good for overnight? db is sleeping for longer stints now, but somehow manages to pee thru his dipes. the only "overnight" diapers I see are for toddlers. tia! 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 05.29.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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ready for the next size [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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ita. when dd would pee through her diapers (we used pampers swaddlers), we moved up in size for the night [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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ditto. that's what we do also [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:55 AM Flag
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huggies overnights [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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huggies makes overnight diapers. they are in a purple package. we even add an insert to absorb more into the overnight diapers! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:27 AM Flag
[ - ] best sunblock for db that won't irritate her eyes? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.29.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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i like the neutrogena roll ons, but they are hard to find. we just started using jason brand from whole foods which has been good (though I find whole foods is pricier than regular health foods stores for this-shocker) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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thanks! i'm going to check out our health food shop today! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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yw. it is a block, with titaniaum dioxide instead of the other stuff. i use it for me too-like it a lot [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:24 AM Flag
[ - ] did anyone watch Real World last night? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:20 AM Flag
[ - ] real estate mom's: is it worth it in today's market to lock in at a rate and if it expires to pay a fee each day until closing? tia. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.29.08, 10:17 AM Flag
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rates have gone up a quarter this week, so yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:20 AM Flag
[ - ] Do you think it is inappropriate for a boy (say, 7 or 8 years old) to tell his mother he thinks she is so beautiful, etc.? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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not at all [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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I think it is over-sexualized and weird. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:17 AM Flag
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What?! You can say a painting is beautiful, but not your mom. My mom is beautiful, and I hope my ds thinks I am, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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np: I guess it depends on how exactly it comes out. I can see it either way depending on tone, context, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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beautiful is not the same thing as sexy - not sexualized at all [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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wow you are weird. i feel sorry for your kids. if you think it's over-sexualized, it's YOUR issue because you have problems [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:28 AM Flag
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yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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Not at all. I think it's sweet. He'll be "over" it soon enough. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 11:47 AM Flag
[ - ] Best place to park at Laguardia if in a hurry? 2 days only; cheapest not necessarily worth it. Tx. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.29.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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cab? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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Sorry, coming from NJ, car service is outrageous. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:17 AM Flag
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worse than 2 days parking? what about newark [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:17 AM Flag
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parking lot - I think they tow if you park in front of the terminal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:17 AM Flag
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either long-term parking or one of those off-site garage spaces [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:19 AM Flag
[ - ] I can't believe Time Out NY Kids profiled the UWS as a great place to hang out with your kids. Tell me something I DON'T know. Don't go for the obvious. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.29.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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Lol. That's funny indeed. The UWS, a real "sleeper" family neighborhood. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:17 AM Flag
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to be fair they've done a different hood in each issue. A lot of their advertisers are on the UWS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:27 AM Flag
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