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[ - ] I live in a rough neighborhood where the public school is full of kids from the projects, but I'm surrounded by the great public schools of Brownstone Brooklyn. Obviously bullying is going to be a huge problem if my kid is the only white student in the local school. That's just life. Does my kid have to be a genius and test into some special school to avoid that, or will education officials sometimes take pity on the kid and grant some kind of variance? 36 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.28.08, 12:22 PM Flag
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just move. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:23 PM Flag
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ita or start saving for private [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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at $30k a year? obviously not an option. it would be cheaper to move to a better neighborhood. nobody thinks it's possible to work the system?? i've always heard if you're crafty you'll get your kid into a decent school in this town. no? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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np I'm in the same boat in Atlanta. Our public schools in my nabe are just not an option. So - we are going to buckle down and pay for catholic school. If we just can't do it, I'll consider homeschooling for a couple of years. Just can't send her to the publics where we are now and can't afford to move [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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I'm in Atlanta too... where are you ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 11:10 AM Flag
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ita. get the hell out of there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:40 PM Flag
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education officials take pity on no one (ime) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:23 PM Flag
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where do you live? Boerum Hill, Red Hook or Fort Greene? DOE doesn't give variance anymore especially to PS 29 or PS58 and forget about BNS or Children's school. Check out decent schools that are under capacity in the South Slope/Sunset Park area such as PS 10, PS 154, PS 1 and PS 295. Are there enough families in the same boat as you that could help turn around the local PS? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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Red Hook. The local school is apparently very well run but problem is, nobody wants to be the first to subject their kids to such a rough crowd. I have a lot of experience dealing with people who live in the projects and I wouldn't do it even if there were a few others with me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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np: but Red Hook is no cheaper than other neighborhoods with options. Like South Slope/Gowanus or Sunset Park/Kensington. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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i've been there a while and have a great rent deal. There must be some way to get my kid into a better school without moving!! What about subletting my place for a year and moving to Cobble Hill? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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I think the days of faking an address to score a slot at PS 58 or PS 29 are over. You can't keep a low-profile in Red Hook anymore -too many young families in the same position. Why not try the local PS for pre-k at least? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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np from above: what OP describes is not faking. BUT OP doing that risks losing your apt. If you can afford to move elsewhere, why not do it? (In the interest of full disclosure, I am not a big fan of Red Hook. Well, except LeNells.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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well, you can enjoy your cheap rent and take your medicine, school-wise, or you can move. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 02:30 PM Flag
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Don't you think all of the Red Hook mommies are thinking the same thing? There are lots of 3 and 4 year olds running around. Where will they all got to school? Let's say you can work the system and score a spot, don't you think there'll be tension between you and the families that played it legit? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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why doesn't this post ^^ have a reply? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 02:19 PM Flag
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are you looking for K or pre-k? you might have a chance for K, but it's very hard to get an out of zone pre-k spot due to siblings. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 10:34 AM Flag
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BNS is a lettery school, open to Red Hook residents. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 11:04 AM Flag
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Yes, but how many RH families do you know that got in for K? only 1 or 2 get in a year. I would not count on it. They had 700 applications for 50 slots. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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I live in Boerum Hill, and my DD got into Children's School via the lottery. I know two BH families (with twins!) who got in last year. It could happen to you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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Also, the new "hot" Brooklyn school is PS 10. You might be able to get in there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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I read Fortress of Solitude and doubted my whole "NYC for us!" attitude. Then I talked to friends who grew up in similar middle class style and found it isn't as bad as it is made out to be. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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I know several who were white minorities. All had horrid experiences. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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Obviously this can/does happen. But it is not universal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 02:15 PM Flag
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Does your kid go to preschool? Maybe the director has some pull with other elementary schools? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 02:12 PM Flag
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This is why we don't live in Bklyn anymore. It's too rough on the kids. I wouldn't want my DS to be a guinea pig in an evolving school situation. Their school experience is too important! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 02:23 PM Flag
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exactly what kid of variance -- the sorry so many of your classmates are of a different race variance? move [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 02:28 PM Flag
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When you say take pity, what exactly do you mean? What would you say to make your kid seem more deserving of a better school than some of the minority kids zoned for the school? You think there aren't black moms who don't want their kid to go to a better school? If you think being the only white kid is rough, try being a bougie black kid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 02:30 PM Flag
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she means "eeew! scary black people near my child! of course the doe will see how unacceptable this is!" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 02:35 PM Flag
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I agree. I can't bleieve how overtly racist the people on this post are. I mean I knew UBers were snobs, but I never really got the racist vibe until this very moment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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Didn't you get the memo? You only move to Red Hook after you have your dc enrolled in a decent school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:02 AM Flag
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why don't you just move??? seriously, why stay in brooklyn? move to the burbs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 05:04 PM Flag
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don't you hear the racsim in your question? I get your problem and sympathize, but I don't hte DOE will or should give you a variance to go to better school, just becuase your kid is white in a black nabe. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 10:36 AM Flag
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My child is the only white kid in his school (pre-K). I wouldn't say he has been bullied, but the school is terrible academically. I wouldn't keep him there beyond preK b/c the language out of the older kids is not something I want to expose him to. I would say you should look into private, finagle your way into a diff. district or move. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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^^or homeschool. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 10:41 AM Flag
[ - ] category is: romantic comedy. top five movies, please. and second category is romantic drama. what are your top five? tia. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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no country for old men, persona, carrie, wild strawberries, seventh continent [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:22 PM Flag
[ - ] At what age did you do away with sippy/straw cups and just use a regular cup? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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ds is 2.5 and we're between both, he still spills a lot with regular cup [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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3 1/2 yo can use a regular cup if we're sitting at a table, but I still put the straw cup top on it if she's walking around or we're out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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20 mo uses regular cup a ttable, straw for travel [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:23 PM Flag
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I started regular cups at around 2...but put in a disposable straw in them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:30 PM Flag
[ - ] any fashion industry moms on? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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ex fashion industry - perhaps I can help [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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oh thanks. im actually looking to break in. im very interested in styling or working in fashion pr. i understand these are v competitive but do you have any tips on hw to get going? im also 30 which isnt that young to be new in the industry. will that be a hindrance? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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fashion pr is super competitive in the sense that people starting out are typically right out of college - underpaid and overworked. For styling it helps to know a few photographers who like to work with you. It's very relationship oriented. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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fwiw I worked in the industry from ages 21-27 and was glad to be out of it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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thanks. i dont know any photographers :( but i dont mind working for little. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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you may want to check out mediabistro.com - it's only somewhat related to fashion but may provide you with some valuable insights or contacts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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had to dash away for a while. thanks for the ideas. i'll check it out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:46 PM Flag
[ - ] dh and I are going out to dinner tonight with my ex-bf and his new gf. Is that weird? It was ex-bf's idea and dh thinks he's carrying a torch. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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quite possible - and he wants you to see that he fared well regardless. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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well, IS ex-bf still carrying a torch? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:45 PM Flag
[ - ] Is there any way to know whether a toddler is particularly smart? My almost 22 month old speaks in sentences. He will say things like, "I want to go outside.". And he counts to ten, although I don't think he knows what the numbers mean. And he knows the words for just about everything in his environment. I know it doesn't really matter at this age, I am just curious to know! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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sounds pretty smart verbally. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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I don't know... My dd is very similar. The people at her daycare say she seems very quick and they see a lot of kids (and complain about other things about her) so I assume she seems bright to them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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At that age you really can't tell. They all catch up to each other by 4. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:37 PM Flag
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sounds like he's slightly more verbal. other than that, doesn't mean much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:45 PM Flag
[ - ] any suggestions on how to find a new mom's group in forest hills? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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check yahoo. There used to be one, but many of us moved away. I think the newer group is onto their second dcs, now babues [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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double dipper [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:20 PM Flag
[ - ] almost 8 weeks pg. had a weird pain today for a second like a pulling kind of pain. it went away. is this normal to get pains like this? thank you 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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normal to get weird pains. Is this your first? your body is adjusting to a whole new set of circumstances! Call your OB if you are worried [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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my 3rd but it has veen a while since i was pg before and i think i remember this but not sure [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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maybe the constipation is starting? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:13 PM Flag
[ - ] how many times a week can I bring home pizza for dinner without being called a bad mom? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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twice, if you serve good sides, like steamed green veggies or a good salad [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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How many times can my kids eat hot dogs and chix nuggets? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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get whole wheat pizza [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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where? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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depends on who is doing the name-calling: your kids will never call you a bad mom for that, and your MIL would call you a bad mom for even thinking of pizza for dinner (or is that my MIL?) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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i'm reporting your fat lazy pepperoni eating ass to CWS! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:31 PM Flag
[ - ] info on preschool of america? 25 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.28.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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no personal info, but we have friends with dcs there and they seem to like it. It's daycare even though it's called preschool. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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Same - friends happy at 94th and Park location. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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preschool of america is a daycare. no tom-ah-to about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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NP. what is the difference between a daycare and a preschool? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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General Topics 05.28.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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A structured daycare is longer and starts at a younger age? I don't know... At my daycare on the UES, they have a curriculum once you turn three. They teach dd numbers, colors, have themes every month, class trips. There is a director with a degree... Some daycares are Montessori, some preschools are play-based,... it's so specific to each program. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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My dd's daycare (in Hoboken) has a structured curriculum for her group (18-24 months). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.28.09, 11:03 AM Flag
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My dd went there for about a year (2-3 yo) and had a great experience and learned a lot [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:38 PM Flag
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That can't be! According to poster above this is not a school! No learning allowed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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We love it - ds has been at 94th & Park for about 10 months. The caregivers are loving, the director is very responsive and the location is great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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^^and they have different rooms for different ages - very good at putting the kids at the same stage together. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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Preschool of America @ 96 street & Park ave is horrible. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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do you mean the one on 96th & Lex? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:50 AM Flag
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between Lex & Park [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 08:00 PM Flag
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I'm confused. There's one on Lex between 96 & 97, and one on Park between 94 & 94. Unless one of them moved... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:43 AM Flag
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That's right. There is one on 94th on Park and one on Lex between 96th and 97th. I know two people who like the first and one who seems to like the second (but I hear mixed things on UB). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:31 AM Flag
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The horrible one is on Lex between 96th and 97th. very close to 6 train. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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why is it horrible?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.28.09, 10:46 AM Flag
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why are you responding to a post that is one year old? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.28.09, 10:55 AM Flag
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because i am trying to find some info on Preschool of america on park and/or lex. If you are not going to be helpful then don't reply, thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.28.09, 05:08 PM Flag
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Which one? DD is in the one on 64th & WestEnd Av - the Director is a mess - she's very inexperienced, can't take decisions, has no backbone. She is disliked by both teachers and parents. There's a high teacher turnover. I would have removed DD if she didn't like her current teacher & friends so much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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Really? It's not Mego, is it? She was our former director and was wonderful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.28.09, 10:55 AM Flag
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^^Oops, didn't realize this was a year old. Disregard [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.28.09, 10:56 AM Flag
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do you have any on POA on park and/or lex. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.28.09, 05:09 PM Flag
[ - ] Okay UB. when I click on "Stop Watching" it tells me the page doesn't exist. what should I do to get rid of old posts? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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give if a few minutes and try again. That happened a lot at first and they fixed it but today for some reason I am getting weird error messages again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:04 PM Flag
[ - ] Need an H name for my boy twin. . .. any suggestions? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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harold, howie. horatio, hagar, hubert, herbert [ Reply | More
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Hal, Harry, Harrison, Helmut, Henry, Hendrix, Happy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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Not much to work with, can't you pick another letter or relative? [ Reply | More
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Hugo, Harrison, Hank, Henry [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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We need an H too, but can't agree. We are using the Hebrew and our name will either start with an E or J. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:14 PM Flag
[ - ] Last night was 2.3yo ds first night in his big boy bed..He asked to sleep in it and it took him 3 hours to finally fall asleep..There was lots of silent coaching going on to keep him in the bed. Anyone btdt? How long before normal bedtime routine is restored? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.28.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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what kind of bed did you get? Did you get a real bed or a toddler bed? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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toddler bed [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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he was probably really excited [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:08 PM Flag
[ - ] 16 wk pg and have an awful runny nose and cough. what can i take? i am dying here. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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call your OB. There are things that are safe but I can't remember which ones. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:04 PM Flag
[ - ] ok - I know this is lame so save the lectures. Coming to NYC in June and wonder if anyone knows where ABC soaps are filmed and where I would wait to see the stars leaving afterwards? (Told you it was lame) 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.28.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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are they filmed in NYC? Didnt even know that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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amc and one life are filmed at the studio, i think. by lincoln center. used to work around there and saw them a bunch. gh films in cali. i'm lamer for knwoing the answer!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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LOL! Thanks. Can you tell me street numbers etc? I will try their website too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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i can't even remember. i worked on 63rd and cpw and it was right around there. which ones do you watch? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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one life to live. DH might not "let" me go though! He thinks they are stupid. I tell him of course they are, but I'm hooked! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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ha ha. i'm an amc and gh girl myself [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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I used to watch GH. In fact, that is how this started! In college I worked at a pizza place. Whoever was off work had to watch GH and report back. The entire restaurant was hooked - including the drivers, and bosses and cooks etc. Too funny. Somehow it morphed over to OLTL and I've been watching ever since [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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the studios are scattered among a few buildings around 63rd, 64th and 65th Sts, between Columbus and CPW. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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awesome! How do I find out where mine is? Looking at their website now but don't see it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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I have no idea. ABC has a bunch of buildings there - ABC News is also produced out of those studios and those are the people I usually see [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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thanks so much (And thanks for not flaming me to a crisp! I know they are stupid, but it's fun!) ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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we all have our vices (Top Chef and Project Runway, anyone?) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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LOL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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OP I think so. Seems like I heard a story once about people waiting outside on the sidewalk to get autographs etc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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The studios where they film the soaps are in the 60s, but all the way west, by the river. My sister and I always say "there's Pine Valley!" when we pass by. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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NP: if you are still watching this post, i'm pretty sure that oltl is filmed at 56 W. 66th St. (bet. CPW & Columbus). The only reason i know this is because i'm a fan of the show too :) i live in nj, and many a time i have driven by the studios but i don't really have the guts to stand outside there and try to catch a glimpse of the actors. i do know that lots of fans do, and there are photos of them with their favorite actors on the web. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:52 AM Flag
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