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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

[ - ] Joined youbemom and did the whole registration email link, but it still won't log me in. Anyone else have this problem? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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yeah I had to sign up twice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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purple goddesss knows you've been here [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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fine with me. She weirds me out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:58 PM Flag
[ - ] Is is standard that most B&B in NJ Shore do not accept children under 16? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.22.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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not sure. there are some in spring lake and cape may that do... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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Check out my rental in Cape May and make your own breakfast!!http://www.simonecolina.com/quad/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 12:27 PM Flag
[ - ] do you leave any lights on overnight? inside or outside? do you have any concerns about them overheating/fire? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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No, I don't. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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outside lights on a timer, inside hall light upstairs, kdis have nightlights, no concerns [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:55 PM Flag
[ - ] This is pretty funny. I just checked out youbemom, etc., and literally every 10th post or something is all of them congratulating themselves/each other on not sticking with this here regular UB. LOL.Also, it's butt ugly. Just my two cents. 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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LOL, I noticed the same thing! They spend an awful lot of time talking about how it's so much better than UB. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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ITTTA! It is so weird too the way they talk about the "goddess" and how she saved them. Geez people - it's a website not the red cross! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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still Beta testing, just fyi [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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but that has to do with the format right? Not the content [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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I'm pretty sketched out by the whole thing. It appears anonymous, but nobody really knows who is getting all of those posts and what server they are being stored on. Also it's not like she's doing it as some sort of good will ambassador, totally just looking to get enough hits so she can generate ad revenue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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that's true. I never really thought about that aspect. Although I have nothing against someone making a buck [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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Although she's making that buck by stealing the old UB format. Not very original. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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my guess is that she is or was somehow involved in UB [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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apparently it is a format or template that is commonly used. I don;t think there are any copyrights etc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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yeah but people seem to be really into it. They are so into it that they keep coming here to recruit! I think it's a cult! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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I think it's weird, insecure people who can't handle change. Creeps me out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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ITA. Good riddance. This place will pick back up in a couple of weeks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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I'll tell you a good thing about it though. They listen to user complaints and fix them right away and communicate to us. That's nice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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they are fixing things here too though. And no one talks to you in purple text here [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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But they don't do it quickly. How difficult would it be to keep collapsed posts collapsed? This was a problem from Day 1 of the format change. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:10 PM Flag
[ - ] the "text" has seemed to change today on ub? is this just me? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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just you baby [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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It suddenly changed about 1/2 hour ago. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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yeah just now it seems [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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op: yeah, was not like this, this morning. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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hhhm, I think you may be right. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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you mean the font? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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op: yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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It has, it is now VERDANA - the same font it used to be, after they experimented with Helvetica. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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it looks like times new roman to me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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it's Verdana for sure. Times new roman is a serif font [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:44 PM Flag
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yep, it did for me as well. This is better, smaller. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:47 PM Flag
[ - ] a friend emailed me that Bed bath and beyond was going out of business. Is that true? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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Awesome if it is...imagine the sales! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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i think it's linens and things -- and only some of their stores are closing... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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thx. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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Linens and Things is going out of business [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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Yes and Linens & Things is also going out of business [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:03 PM Flag
[ - ] I hate this format. Off to youbemom.com 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.22.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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Again, don't let the door hit you on the ass on your way out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:53 PM Flag
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seriously. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:53 PM Flag
[ - ] Sahm's with one db/toddler, how many hours of during the day weekly babysitting do you have including school? tia. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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I have a housekeeper who also babysits as needed (for preschool drop off and pick up if younger db is napping or it is rainy, I have an appt) 25 hrs a week. Older dc is in preschool 3 hrs M-F. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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2hrs, 3 days a week plus about an hr at the gym daycare daily. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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I have a woman who comes to clean my house once a week for 2.5 hours... not that much [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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Zero. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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15 hrs/wk [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:10 PM Flag
[ - ] Any idea where I could find a pretty floral duvet/ sheet set? Restoration Hardware, etc. seems so sterile/ hotel beddingish 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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Flame away, but I got a great set at Macy's of the Martha Steward college and we love it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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ralph lauren, bloomingdales, fortunoff home [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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Bloomies has lots -- not cheap but they're having a sale on that stuff right now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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OP: Perfect, was planning to head there tomorrow anyway - thank you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:05 PM Flag
[ - ] i was surprised to read in that nyt thing on UB that ivillage actually get more monthly visitors (1mill/mo) than this place (300k/mo) 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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was there a story today? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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"monthly visitors" LOL! Sounds like we are all on the rag [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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I don't think this is as well-published. iVillage even has a tv show. I found out about this place through word of mouth. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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and that was NEW visitors per month [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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No, it was "unique" visitors each month. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:53 PM Flag
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sorry - youre totally right. I just looked, too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:53 PM Flag
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I wasn't surprised at all. iVillage has a much larger target audience. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:53 PM Flag
[ - ] what would you think if preschool teacher told you your DS really only sits for circle time if he is very interested in what they are doing. Just turned 3 yo 21 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.22.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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sounds normal to me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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Does the teacher think that you should work with ds on it? Does the teacher think it's normal? Why did the teacher tell you this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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op: she was commenting to me on how much more social he is than the beg of teh year and then threw this is in [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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But what was the follow-up after she said this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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we got interrupted so it was left at that. i will ask tomorrow [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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Ah - I see why you're curious now. I'm sure it's all normal & she just brought it up. She may ask you to work on it with ds but maybe not too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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how would you even work on this? his attention span seems fine at home [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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Maybe that's all she needs to know. Or it may just be a conversation thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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i'm having a very similar situation. ds was really outgoing at the beginning of the school year. exuberant, enthusiastic. teacher also told me recently that he's not sitting well at circle time. i think it's an immaturity on ds's part. i'm not going to go crazy about it. i mean, it's a 3's program. he's allowed to behave like a child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:09 PM Flag
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I would think that is pretty typical...as long as he sits sometimes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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adhd [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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I really hope you are joking [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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yup. start drugging him now [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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I would think he has some sensory issues. my ds does have sensory issues but could sit for circle time. they know kids and they know what they should be doing by 3. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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np: OMG...give me a break. based on that you are diagnosing him with sensory issues??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:53 PM Flag
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omg - you and adhd mom should be bffs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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you are a nut [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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more like, if you're a hammer, everything looks like a nail. her kid has issues so she sees them everywhere. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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sounds like my DS at that age -- totally normal... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:55 PM Flag
[ - ] what can I bring for a very active 10 mo on a plane??? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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His own seat. [ Reply | More
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benadryl [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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a carry-on bag that will fit under the seat in front of you that has lots of containers, zipper pouches with stuff inside. he will take everything out, open and shut containers, play with the toys. If you got him his own seat, you bring the car seat, strap him in and he will sleep part of the time. No car seat, you are in trouble. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:57 PM Flag
[ - ] I can't believe the stuff I see at ps 166. I live in the same hood and pass by the playground all the time....every morning at drop off time and two afternoons a week during recess. Kids running totally wild (yes, normal for recess), but so unsupervised! Kids hitting eachother and no teacher nearby to see it, kids falling off equipment and crying and getting no help from teachers who are standing in a circle (closed off to view of children) gossiping. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.22.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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166 gen ed is like that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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Oh and you are sure it's the gen end kids, but not the g & t kids? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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OP: Personally I have no idea which kids it is. But my beef is not with the kids. I don't think the kids are doing anything wrong per se. It's the lack of supervision that gets me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:09 PM Flag
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How old are your kids? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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i am pg with my first, a girl. why? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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^^^That was NOT me, the OP. OP here and I have 2 DCs, a 5 year old (starting K in the fall) and a 2 year old. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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np: just wait...you aren't there yet. They all seem like savage animals until your dc is that age. Bigger kids=bigger problems. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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Actually, the kids seem very normal to me. It's the adults ignoring them who I can't understand. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:24 PM Flag
[ - ] Did the fonts just change and become smaller, or is it my computer, or are my eyes suddely getting old? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.22.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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Yes, they did. I was wondering if it was only me, but no one else mentioned it - until now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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I guess smaller fonts look slightly more like the old UB... the "your settings" box over there stil has the big honking fonts, looks even more ridiculous... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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mine too. but I am getting old [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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yes they are smaller, because CNET is trying to make you think this is the old board, but we aren't that stupid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:57 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone live in Tribeca? If so, do you like it and where do you live?? Thanks, thinking of moving down there.... 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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love it. moved here last year. north tribeca 2 blocks from hudson river. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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Any spots you do or dont recommend for living? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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i definitely prefer north tribeca. i would say north of duane street and west of hudson is the best. the hudson river park is going to be great when its finished next year. or at least be west of west broadway. personally i love where we are which is hubert and greenwich street. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:41 AM Flag
[ - ] Any parents of kids with separation anxiety send them in for the ERB in school yet? My 4.5 yo is set to take it at school some time over the next week and I'm not sure if I should mention it to her at home (i.e., "A nice teacher is going to do some fun workbooks with you"), or just let it unfold and not mention it for fear of prevoking anxiety about the unknown. TIA for any advice. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.22.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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Don't bring it up is my advice. I don't know the situation at your school, but at ours the erb tester is not a stranger and has been introduced to the dc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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Unfortunately this will be a stranger, but it will be in a room that the DCs are used to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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I mentioned it to my DD last year. It didn't seem to be an issue for her. I think it was very helpful that it was in the school library where she was comfortable. In any event, the teachers tell the kids a little about the test (e.g., that they're going to meet a teacher and do special work) so it's not a new concept to them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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i'd mention it, then go from there. when my dc took it, the tester visited the classroom 2x before the actual test day to observe my dc and two other kids who were taking the erb's that year. so may not be a total stranger. also, ask teachers for advice, they go through this all the time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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To get my very shy DD ready, I asked the teacher to show DD a picture of the tester and to tell DD the tester's name. Very helpful IMO. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:14 PM Flag
[ - ] you guys are missing out!!!!! 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:45 PM Flag
[ - ] good lord -- the clutter house post is back. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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That woman was so annoying, I couldn't even respond. And she must live in a shit hole. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:47 PM Flag
[ - ] So I am probably late on this, but the Dora and Diego shows are really annoying. And bad. First time watching them, and I'm a little stunned. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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i love the diego theme song [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:45 PM Flag
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me, too -- what an addictive song -- i wish i could get it on my ipod so i could workout to it... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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I don't watch them - I let my 2 you watch them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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they are ok. The only thing that bugs me is that they all yell [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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I'm pretty sure they aren't meant for adults. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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