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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.

If you have any questions or concerns, you can email us at urbanbaby-support@cbsinteractive.com.

Thanks so much,

UrbanBaby Support

[ - ] Where do I find a marriage counselor, preferably black. After 11 years can't take my dh anymore but want him to be around for my dcs 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:13 PM Flag
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many cities have referral services for therapists and you can request a Black therapist [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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Where you I start -- what are the common names for them. Tried google and came up empty.? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 08:56 PM Flag
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Good luck. Finding a counselor is the right first step. dh can still be around for your kids but you don't have to miserable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:25 PM Flag
[ - ] if your dc can read at 5,did you teach them?I feel like a bad mom,my 5 yr old cannot even write most of her letterss, no where near spelling. 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:13 PM Flag
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learned at school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:15 PM Flag
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If you want an amazing reading teacher, look into Reading in Preschool. It's a tutoring service in NYC that operates mostly through word of mouth. The teachers are great, and the results are undeniable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.21.14, 01:11 AM Flag
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No - started learning in preschool and really learned in kindergarten. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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She's FINE. It is unreasonable to expect a 5 yo to do more than this. She'll get it, don't worry. Both of my children were like this at 5 and are now in the top reading group at their good school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:17 PM Flag
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thank you for making me feel better! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:25 PM Flag
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You are welcome. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:33 PM Flag
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I taught my dd cause she was ready. If you dc starts to "read" things they see all the time then I think that is showing signs of readiness... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 08:47 PM Flag
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No. Dd taught herself a few months after turning 3. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 08:48 PM Flag
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How does a 3 yr old teach themselves to read. Yes, my dd picked up some words on her own - but you have to be taught to read....? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 08:55 PM Flag
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She truly honestly taught herself to read. We read to her constantly of course, but did no kind of phonics work and she didn't do any reading websites or computer games. What can I say? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 09:10 PM Flag
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^^^And my point is that for some (maybe many?) kids, something just clicks in their brain when they're ready and then they just take off in their reading. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 09:12 PM Flag
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She did not. She memorized the words to the books you read her. Not the same. You have to be taught to read. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 08:59 PM Flag
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No, she didn't memorize words. You could hand her any book and she could read it - or the NY Times or a magazine. She didn't necessarily understand everything of course, but she got the gist of most of what she read. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 09:11 PM Flag
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My dc was the same. Learned to read on his own at 2.6 yo. He would look at words and work them out until he could read them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 03:35 AM Flag
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How could he work them out without someone teaching him to sound out words? Again impossible. I know some kids pick up words somehow on their own - my DD did. But phoenics is something you have to learn (e.g., the sound of ing is not something you just get without some help) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 04:30 AM Flag
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I didn't read at 5, and had trouble reading in 1st grade as well. Ended up going to college, graduate school, ivy league. I really believe that people are going to make their kids hate learning if they don't let them have fun at school. Please don't worry! I wasn't a good reader until 2nd grade or maybe 3rd. Then I found Ramona Quimby and I wouldn't stop reading! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 08:58 PM Flag
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she should know her letters by now! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 09:15 PM Flag
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most children can't read until about 6. this is an article taht explains (deep in) why. http://www.boston.com/news/globe/magazine/articles/2007/10/28/rush_little_baby/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 04:00 AM Flag
[ - ] i have a 4 mo dd, my first db. it just occurred to me that someday she won't let me kiss and hug her 800 times a day like i do now. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:10 PM Flag
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that is true and it will happen slowly and one day you will hold another baby (yours or someone else's) and say how much you miss it. But she will do many other amazing things. Enjoy it all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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thank you. sniff. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:13 PM Flag
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earlier today i had a very large poop [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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You'll still kiss and hug her just on the run and the most incredible thing in the world happens, she'll start to kiss and hug back [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:13 PM Flag
[ - ] ali lohan seems awful in the ads for the dina lohan reality show. she seems a zillion times worse than lindsay. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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Isn't she 14? She already looks 35, but she's really very young. She's being horribly exploited. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:10 PM Flag
[ - ] any ideas for a good college graduation gift for my nanny? she's only been with us for a month and a half, so maybe something in the $50-100 range. TIA for any ideas 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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spa gift certif? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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nice idea, but that's definitely not her style [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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monogrammed swiss army knife [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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?????? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:14 PM Flag
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funny [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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i'd get something practical like a gift card to starbucks or iTunes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:41 PM Flag
[ - ] Still prefer the old UB 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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You tried You be? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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Nope - what is it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:16 PM Flag
[ - ] i could never live in LI. the people are gross 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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that's why I don't live close to you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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ITA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:07 PM Flag
[ - ] good areas to live in Toronto? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:05 PM Flag
[ - ] x post. leah margaret or leah isabelle or leah marguerite or leah meredith or leah marisol 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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oh, neurotic mom to be, you are fine with any of them. relax and have your dd already [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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yes but which one is the coolest? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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none of them. leah is so oveah [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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Margaret Leah. Done. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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leah margaret or leah meredith [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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All but #3 are fine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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none of them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:13 PM Flag
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leah tia [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:40 PM Flag
[ - ] details please! 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:03 PM Flag
[ - ] Where is the preschool board 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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It was always pretty dead. Ask away here! I have a preschooler. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:06 PM Flag
[ - ] Question: would you rather fly Jet Blue or Continental for a 4 hour flight? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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jetblue [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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which one is cheaper [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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JetBlue, so I can watch Food Network [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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JetBlue for the TV. Very sad story, though: on a 3.5 hour flight to Houston with two children, the TV DIDN'T WORK. We hadn't brought any backup activities. IMAGINE the horror! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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Jet Blue -- no question. TV babyyyyy! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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jetblue without question. those tvs are a lifesaver. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:17 PM Flag
[ - ] Help! Have 2.5yo dd and a newborn, and I'm trying to figure out how the heck to put my toddler to bed now that we have 2 kids. Dh works long hrs, so it's always me alone at bedtime. What should I be doing w/ the nb when it's time for toddler's bed? She's clingy these days, and her whole bedtime routine takes at least a 1/2 hr. I'm so confused (and sleep-deprived). Any tips for dealing w/ 2 dbs appreciated. tia 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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get an ergo carrier and have the baby in the sling while you put your older DC to bed... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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NP: lol. The baby can sit in her bouncy chair or lay on the rug while mom puts the older one to bed. No need to cart the baby around. That would just make it worse for the toddler, who is no doubt feeling like the attention has been diverted [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:04 PM Flag
[ - ] Advice please: Nanny of 3 yrs leaving us this week. It is amicable but she decided to leave to return to her old job. What should I do for her to thank her/celebrate her at the end of the week??? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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not sure if i'd give her a big bonus but maybe something sweet and little from the kids -- a starbucks gift card, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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ITA- Why is she going back? Did they have another kid? Is yours entering preschool? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:40 PM Flag
[ - ] long shot, but anyone been to the restaurant "nicholas" in middletown/red bank NJ? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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no but my friend loves it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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oh good. we're going for our anniversary. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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happy anniversary! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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