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[ - ] does anyone know of a woman who became pg after her dh had vasectomy? tia!!! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:38 AM Flag
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yep -- and she got PG with twins. sadly, she lost one right away and the other was a stillborn -- it was the most horrible thing.... :( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:50 AM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone have a good idea about a place within driving distance of New York City where we could take dcs today? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:37 AM Flag
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north fork of LI. But you'll hit major traffic coing home [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:38 AM Flag
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Coney Island (in NYC, but a drive if not in Brooklyn) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:38 AM Flag
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a lot of places in nyc are going to be mobbed today. we went to the CP zoo on saturday and its was insane -- the line for tickets looked like it was 30 minutes long (we have a membership). We went in, but you basically couldn't get close to most of the animals (and some of them were hiding bc of all of the people) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:47 AM Flag
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Long Branch in NJ -- there's a beach, a boardwalk, shops and cute restaurants. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:51 AM Flag
[ - ] How many 5 year old are still sneaking into parents bed at night? 28 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 05.26.08, 06:35 AM Flag
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ours doesn't sneak, we co sleep by choice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:36 AM Flag
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Wow--really? Just one DC? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:37 AM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:38 AM Flag
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I've wondered about child number two. You can never say, but I suspect we would all co sleep. We really do enjoy it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:38 AM Flag
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Yeah...that's a limitation. Glad it's working for you though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:39 AM Flag
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wow- there's no way i want any extra bodies in my bed! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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dd did this until she was 11, but usually only when dh was away on business [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:38 AM Flag
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DD #1 co slept until 4 1/2 - some succesful intervals of sleeping the whole night in her bed. Now at 5 goes to sleep in her bed and in the middle of the night comes to our bed. DD#2 until now, sleeps in her crib the whole night has never slept on on our bed and is going to be 1 next month. Worried that when #2 gets bigger, will want to get into bed too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:46 AM Flag
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np - Funny, we never ever co-slept and DH hardly ever travels - but when he does, DD sometimes wakes up at 3 am and comes into my room. She would never do that if he were there, so it doesn't bother me, but I think it's funny that she has programmed herself to wake up in the middle of the night just because he's not home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 03:23 PM Flag
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We co-sleep not by choice. Can't afford extra BR. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:51 AM Flag
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That doesn't mean you have to be in the same bed, you can have a childs bed in the same room [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 07:11 AM Flag
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You assume there is space for a child's bed in the BR. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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There is space for a fold out childs bed anywhere. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 07:46 AM Flag
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you think. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 07:47 AM Flag
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if you have any room to walk in your apartment (which you obviously do) you can get one of the fold out childrens beds. Our friends did it for years. It doesn't really matter to me if you cosleep or not, but you seemed not to enjoy it. I suggested an option. They are smaller than a toddler bed. You can find them online. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 07:50 AM Flag
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Smaller than toddler bed? What is it called? Roll away child's bed? TIA! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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Its not a rollaway. Its a cushion that is tri folded and flips out to a bed. If you are serious, I'll help you, but google first and see if you can find links. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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NYC studio? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 07:11 AM Flag
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I seriously doubt this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 03:27 PM Flag
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np. we're in the same boat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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ds 5.5 and still tries to sneak in a few times per week. Usually, if we hear him come in, we send him back. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 07:09 AM Flag
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We co-sleep by choice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 02:16 PM Flag
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not unless dc has a nightmare or something [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 02:47 PM Flag
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My 4.5 yo comes in anytime btw 3 and 6 am. If it's 3 am I actually go to her bed to sleep and let her cuddle (code for 'kick') dh the rest of the night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 03:25 PM Flag
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Mine does most nights. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 03:26 PM Flag
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ours [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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OP : Good then I am not alone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:49 PM Flag
[ - ] can someone rec a good site to store videos and pictures on? thanks much 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:35 AM Flag
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We use Snapfish, but don't do a lot of videos [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:36 AM Flag
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what do u mean? I am looking for one stop shop to store both [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:37 AM Flag
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I mean what I typed: we use Snapfish, but we don't do a little of videos. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:38 AM Flag
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kodak site [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:52 AM Flag
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Flicker [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:57 AM Flag
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i believe photobucket just upped thier site to store videos as well [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 07:13 AM Flag
[ - ] Yesterday both children (2 & 4.5 yo) got tan lines from being in the sun for only 1 hour and both I smothered with sunscreen before. time to find new sunscreen, again! 29 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:29 AM Flag
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this happened to us too. Not bad, but could see skin color change [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:29 AM Flag
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what brand? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:29 AM Flag
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neutrogenas helioplex [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:30 AM Flag
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every summer I try and go with what is supposed to be a "better" sunscreen. My kids got burned yesrerday too. Going back to my fail-proof Bananna Boat Baby [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:31 AM Flag
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Banana Boats are really not good for their bodies..they are so chemical laden because majorly mass produced. Read a big article on this company. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:32 AM Flag
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I know. I've done all my research at cosmeticsdatabase.com. so i bought California Baby sunscreen and honeslty, it doesn't work as well. I think the benefits of not getting burned (at least for my fair skinned redheads) outweighs the chemicals [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:34 AM Flag
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Huh--I posted about California Baby below and swear by it. I used it last summer for very fair skinned DS and had no problems. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:44 AM Flag
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did you have to reapply alot? This is my first summer using it and I guess I should ahve repplied but both kids got burned yesterday. And I really put it on thickly, but did not reapply after they were in the pool (b/c they were in and out all day and were always wet) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:45 AM Flag
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No--I usually do reapply at least once a day, but that's about it. We're not in and out of a pool though so maybe that's the difference? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:48 AM Flag
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perhaps. I've been using it for a few weks but yesterday was our first real outdoors at the pool day. I'm going to be better about reapplying. A dermatoogist once told me with their skin type they really can't be out in the sun for long periods no matter waht I do. But that's not really feasable if they're swimming. I should get them swim shirts [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:49 AM Flag
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Yeah--the swim shirts are great. I just ordered some from Lands End. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:50 AM Flag
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I like the zinc-based ones. California Baby is good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:31 AM Flag
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doesn't go on very smoothly though-i like their hair conditioner [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:33 AM Flag
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Well, the thickness is why it works so well! But try the SPF 18 version, which comes in a pump rather than the SPF 30 version that comes in a tube. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:34 AM Flag
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thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:34 AM Flag
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us too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:34 AM Flag
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we used supergoop last summer and didn't have any problems...need to check expiration dates on it [ Reply | More
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where do you get it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:35 AM Flag
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kids rx pharmacy on hudson, i think and i've seen it at citibabes on broadway [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:36 AM Flag
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area kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:37 AM Flag
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we got an email this week that olivejuicekids.com has the new spray...haven't got it yet though to try. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:38 AM Flag
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what about aveeno? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:38 AM Flag
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I tried their sunscreen last year and didn't love it. Also, so much of their stuff is really filled with chemicals despite how they advertise themselves. That bugs me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:40 AM Flag
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try arbonne baby- it's pricey but it works wonderfully! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 07:11 AM Flag
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have you tried Doctor T's? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 07:21 AM Flag
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We use NoAd on everyone (DCs and adults) and it works! There are children's formulas and assorted adult strengths. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 07:43 AM Flag
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Try the neutrogena sensitive skin, Blue lizard sensitive skin or Vanicream SPF30 or 60. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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no, thats how it works. it prevents the burn not the tan [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 11:29 AM Flag
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this is correct. there is a new kind by lancome/loreal that has a special uva filter as well. honsetly I use any sunscreen on dd that is 30 or above - even the adult spray. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 11:38 AM Flag
[ - ] Ahhhh, summer. We just woke up. 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:28 AM Flag
[ - ] generally speaking, do boys develop fine motor skills later than girls? my almost 11 mo can't pick up and eat cheerios on his own yet. i think my dd did this at 8 mos. he can pick it up but it ends up in his palm not between thumb and pointer finger. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:25 AM Flag
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my dd had the pencil grip at 2, ds at 5. yet ds is almost reading on her level and they and she is 2 years older [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:27 AM Flag
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all kids are different. it's not a boy girl thing IMO [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:29 AM Flag
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My DS could hold a bottle and drink on his own at 8 mo. Almost 12 mo DD still doesn't really do this. I think it's the kid--not the gender. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:33 AM Flag
[ - ] When can u find out the sex of the unborn baby. What week? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 05.26.08, 06:23 AM Flag
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People will tell you not until 14-16 - but ours was clearly visible at 12 weeks 4 days. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:24 AM Flag
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by ultrasound. CVS can tell you too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:25 AM Flag
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if i remember correctly 5 months amnio [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:25 AM Flag
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I had CVS at 12 weeks and found out the next week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 07:08 AM Flag
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the earliest is CVS, which is done between 9 and 12 weeks. Did it at 10 weeks. The gender comes back with preliminary results, with 24-48 hours (if you opt for prelim results, otherwise, takes about a week). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 07:11 AM Flag
[ - ] Also getting intimidated by reading poll. December DD is great with Math but not interested in trying to read. Has all the pre-reading skills but won't try. Hoping for Anderson....will she be far behind her classmates? She's already the younges. 76 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.26.08, 06:21 AM Flag
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Once and for all, she will not be far behind her peers if she enters K not reading. Chill [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:22 AM Flag
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Just a thought, the person who keeps starting the reading posts is the same person who answers that their dc is reading (over and over again) in preschool. "I've got a bridge..." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:23 AM Flag
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don't worry. she'll read when she's ready. also, her brain might be stronger in math & science. we all learned how to read. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:23 AM Flag
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I would have said don't worry about a thing except I read helicopter mom blog (seems that her son is at Anderson) and she said there were only 2 kids (including her son) who did not come into K reading or by the end of K and how her son who loved school ended up hating school... she said everyone tutored at home (parents or tutors) with phonics and drills and she was the only one who didn't know to do (downtown mom who sent dc to playbased prek)... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:25 AM Flag
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:26 AM Flag
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Yup, Younger Son is at LL and she is totally wrong about all the other parents tutoring. Very few came into K reading. Almost all left K reading and most parents did not provide tutoring. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:29 AM Flag
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np to add, one child came into K reading at our general ed, all the children could read by Jan. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:31 AM Flag
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Does your school teach Whole Language? She said LL taught WL or balanced literacy and it didn't work. Maybe your school teaches phonics and sight words together? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:36 AM Flag
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My school is a D2 general ed school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:37 AM Flag
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My DC attended the same class as hers at LL, and yes, they do balanced literacy, hardly any could read entering K and most could read by end of K, and most parents did not provide any tutoring. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:22 AM Flag
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Is she a freak?? She said most parents tutored. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:24 AM Flag
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No, she's a very nice smart mom who really cares about her kids. Her child just learned differently at that age, and I guess he did need more explicit phonics instruction that the vast majority of the other kids at Lab, who did just fine with the reading program there and did not get explicit phonics instruction at home or at school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:29 AM Flag
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np, is she a freak? mabye? or maybe just maybe she sent her dc to the wrong school. and maybe her stats for almost everyone aren't the same as yours. Its an anon blog. She can fudge, post whatever she wants. Her child did not thrive in progressive (hope he thrived in traditional). It means nothing to the overall picture. Its an anon blog. That's all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:28 AM Flag
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It broke my heart to read about her younger son, though. If I were in her shoes, I would drill phonics at home like she did as well... As for older son, I don't know why the husband and she had to help him with NEST midterm prep - isn't it the kid's responsibility? It was as if they were doing everything for him. Is that typical?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:32 AM Flag
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What? Every parent makes the decision as to how involved in homework they will be. It varies by household and by age. In practically every class in every school you will find a family that leaves it completely up to the child and one that does the reasearch and types the papers for the child. No such thing as "typical" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:35 AM Flag
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I'm just freaked. My parents didn't even ask me if I had any homework. They were immigrants trying to put food on the table and I didn't know some parents are so involved... (too much if you ask me but maybe she had to bec NEST is too rigorous?) My dc is young and people told me that the parents at Hunter/Anderson/privates, etc. are doing the homework for their kids and I didn't believe them. Thought it was hyperbole... but it does look like there are more parents like helicopter mom... I can't remember anything from school and not sure if I could help dc even if I wanted.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:44 AM Flag
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You know what, don't freak. Live your life, make your own choices and put a healthy productive member of society in the world in 20 years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 07:13 AM Flag
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I am sure you could help in the early grades. And honestly, Dec bday is a disadvantage even if people want to sugar coat it. But see what happens, odds are if your dc gets in it will be fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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She posts that her son at NEST was able to work independently by 8th grade and blames his elementary school for not preparing him earlier (e.g. no formal grammar or punctuation, the last half of 5th grade devoted to a play). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:49 AM Flag
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If his elementary school sucked so badly, how on earth did the child test into NEST? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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Until this past year, when NEST had its first 5th grade class, the school admitted a whole grade for middle school. NEST started about 6 years ago with a class in each division (K, 5th and 9th grades) and added an entire new grade to replace this group as they moved up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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But they had very specific testing. And to enter, the child had to score high enough. It was not first come first serve. Obviously the child learned something in elementary. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:18 PM Flag
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only 1-2 kids were reading on entry at anderson this year. some are still struggling. even some of the later birthdays. why do people like you worry about this stuff? seriously need to get a grip [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:42 AM Flag
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Cut her some slack. She doesn't have the same info you have. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:50 AM Flag
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If your child struggled with reading at the end of K would you worry? I have friends who refused to worry and told others to get a grip and then sat back while the problem grew and grew. And kids feel something in school. They know when they are last to read. There's nothing wrong with helping a child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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NP, no, I would not worry if my child could not read by the end of K. I would think about it if my child could not read by the END of first. There are many ways to "help" a child. One being, you show them that reading is not the end all and be all of life. That everyone struggles with something at times in their life and that reading will come to them and there are some choices as to how best to make that happen. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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Not reading until the end of 1st in my dd's public school would seriously affect the child. They read to negotiate everything in their day. I agree that kids should be left alone but in reality they are not. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:17 AM Flag
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"seriously affect the child"? Example? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:22 AM Flag
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My bf's child in 1st and is not reading. He's pulled out, he's in the recovery program, he's upset all the time over his lack of reading. They are expected to read in the classroom as the day goes on, it's so hard for him and he's getting depressed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:28 AM Flag
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That would be a problem on the part of the school and the parents. Depression is not caused by reading or not. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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How would you know what can cause a child pain? Who do you think you are? Do you not understand that children are people and if they are pressured to do something they cannot do it can make them feel hopeless? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:38 AM Flag
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Depression is not "pain". It is a mental illness. I simply responded to what you wrote. And feelings of hopelessness are different from pain and depression. My response was that the parents and the school were creating the problem. Almost exactly what you are now saying - that the PRESSURE TO DO SOMETHING THE CHILD CAN'T DO is the problem. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:44 AM Flag
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Yes, that's what I was saying. There is pressure to read and that can seriously affect a child. Depression is a feeling of hopelessness. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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then it only makes sense for the schools and the parents to stop the pressure and understand that reading is not important in K (or even first grade for that matter). Children haven't changed. Crazed parents with unrealistic expectations have. There is nothing wrong with a child who cannot read in first grade and they shouldn't be treated as if there is. Problem solved. But LOOK at this board! The adults have the problem, not the children [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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It's the schools who put the pressure on the parents. I've at least witnessed school pressure and not crzed parents. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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It goes both ways. I've seen it the other way around too. A mom in prek! demanding that the teacher start working on readding skills. The parents blame the schools, the schools blame the parents - same on the homework issue. Hopefully, reason will prevail at some point and both "sides" will come together for the sake of our children. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 09:06 AM Flag
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Reading by the end of K is NOT a requirement at ANY NYC general ed school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:24 AM Flag
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We're talking about the end of 1st. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:26 AM Flag
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I don't believe you are held back if you can't read by the end of first either. I will check. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:29 AM Flag
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Are you a public mom? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:32 AM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:35 AM Flag
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My guess is that you have a child who reads easily, so no mtgs with social workers and principals or letters about being retained. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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I'm not quite sure I understand what you are saying. Are parents with children who are slow readers only allowed to know something about the reading requirements in public schools? Or are they the only ones who are allowed to post the information they happen to know about reading thru t heir job or otherwise? I honetsly don't get your point? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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No, parents of slow readers are not the only ones allowed to know about reading requirements. Was that what I said? I can only think that you have a child who did not have a serious struggle because if you did you would be familiar with the requirements. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 09:17 AM Flag
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I am familiar with the requirements. What makes you think I am not? Are you the mom with a child at a school that fails K students for not being able to read? Which one? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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You're a bully. There are moms who have had to struggle to help their kids and who have been upset by the retention letter. Have some feeling and stop insisting it doesn't happen to people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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I've been watching this post, and you know what - I would like for the poster to say what school. I think when you come here and insist there is a rule that a child is held back in K if they can't read, you should be able to show some sort of back up. And so far, all the poster has done is avoid the issue. No one is a bully simply by asking her to name the school. That is outrageous. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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If you are talking about yourself, I am sincerely sorry your child struggled to read in K. But, I maintain, your child could not be held back for that reason alone. I don't know if you are the poster who mentioned speaking with the principal and social workers or not (I get confused trying to follow the new format), but social workers don't deal with reading issues. If they are brought it, it is for other issues as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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What does feeling have to do with it? She only asked you to say the school. Why are you refusing. It makes it look like you hedged a little. Why not just say it? You've got me curious and I don't care if my kid reads in K or not, lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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In my dd's gen ed they are tested at the end of K for reading to pass to 1st. I forget what the test is called, but I do think all the schools do the same. Neighbors ds was retained in k last year for no reading at whatever level was expected of him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:29 AM Flag
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K is NOT required in NYC. Therefore, reading by the end of K is NOT a requirement to enter first grade. While your friends dc may have been held back - not reading was not the reason, no matter what she told you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:38 AM Flag
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I guess you really think you are right, but there is a level of reading that is expected at the end of K. The fact that K is not required is not factored in once you are in the system. My friend didn't lie to me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:40 AM Flag
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I am correct. You are not held back from first grade based on not reading. It is not an opinion, it is a fact. A fact that is easily confirmed by anyone wishing to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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You're not in my dd's school. They send a letter and I did read my neighbors letter. If you have not struggled with this you may not know about it, but it is true and there is a test at the end of K and the end of 1st. this is for zoned gen ed school. I can't speak for other schools. They takes this test in the beginning and end of every year. there is a letter that goes out to parents of kids who score too low at the end of the year. The letter is very clear. I've seen it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:52 AM Flag
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OK, post the school and I will follow up and post back. Lets find out the real answer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 09:09 AM Flag
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the real answer? How will you follow up? Your school really does not have the reading assesmant test? Post your school! what is your point anyway? That public schools don't push reading? That there are in fact no requirements before 2nd grade? Do you believe in the reading recovery program? Does that exist at your public? What is your point anyway? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 09:23 AM Flag
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You are fudging. I will follow up by contacting the principal of the school and asking if a child is held back in K for the sole reason that they do not know how to read. Now, what school fails children for this reason alone? Why won't you answer? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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I'm going to answer the question you asked me, even tho you won't post the name of the school that you claim fails K students for reading. Yes, our K and first grade classes have assesments in reading. Not only at the end of the year, but throughout the year. My point is that you are stating incorrect information about nyc public school reading requirements for K students and I think parents should know the facts. Yes, public schools push reading early. No, you do not have to be reading to enter first grade (no matter what you say) in nyc public schools. Yes, I think reading recovery is a good thing if used properly. I also believe it is used to quick in many cases and if it is creating a problem for the child can be administered in a different setting than pullout during the school day. Yes, reading recovery exists at all nyc public schools mine included. And once again, my point is YOU DO NOT NEED TO KNOW HOW TO READ TO ENTER FIRST GRADE IN NYC PUBLIC SCHOOLS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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forgot - what is your point? IF your school fails students for this, post it. We should know the truth - shouldn't we? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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another way, before school, after school etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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I'm not answering because you are a bully. You want to be right and I have no idea why. I guess at your school you can pass to first and then to 2nd with no reading skill. You want me to be wrong more than you want readers to know the truth. [ Reply | More
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