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Thank you so much for being a valued member of the UrbanBaby community. We wanted to inform you that we are shutting down the site on July 6th. We are grateful for your participation and support that has helped make UrbanBaby such an important resource to parents for many years.

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[ - ] The lice lady came to school today to inspect the kids. No lice for my kids today! Can we have a little celebration! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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too funny. [ Reply | More
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two tea-tree-tinis. on the rocks. [ Reply | More
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yum! [ Reply | More
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[ - ] Can I make pancake batter tonight and save in the fridge tomorrow? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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no--it will be flat [ Reply | More
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Yes [ Reply | More
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yes [ Reply | More
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yes, it should sit a little anyway [ Reply | More
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[ - ] what are signs of ADD in a school age child? seriously? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Seriously get a pediatric psychologist to evaluate your child. [ Reply | More
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google connor scale and adhd [ Reply | More
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Feedback from ds's kindergarten teacher sent us for a professional evaluation (& confirmed) - he was disorganized, always last to get in line, would look off during work time for up to 10 minutes at a time, classic clues [ Reply | More
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[ - ] ah, the '70's. it's a link, so i'll respond to my own post. here goes: 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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http://zomg.internetenthusiastdaily.com/sexyphotos/burt.jpg [ Reply | More
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it's not dirty, i pinky swear [ Reply | More
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nice [ Reply | More
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[ - ] here we go, summertime fireworks downtown :) 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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ah, just when I thought we had a thunderstorm at hand! [ Reply | More
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[ - ] Educated guess for the breakdown of the top 3 percentiles for G&T. HOw many 97s, 98s&99s. Add educated guess of how many in each percentile will not have chosen citywide. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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You do realize there is a NY Schools board here? I wouldn't waste my time thinking about the % breakdown of 1/10 of % points. [ Reply | More
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sorry always forget to hit the button [ Reply | More
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[ - ] As we have suspected all along, the McCain website urges supporters to blog on sites with their talking points for the day. Curb mom (and others), you are so busted. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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I haven't noticed her since the site change. [ Reply | More
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I have been here.. biding my time.. waiting to see what happens. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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I will say this only once more. I support Hillary. signed "curb" mom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:12 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone on who has been through a divorce?? I am in the middle of it and it is just so hard... when does it get better? I am hoping I will feel better when the legal part is over.. but the problem is that it seems to go on forever. any btdts? 24 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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well I haven't but I was reflecting on my parents' divorce today. I'm 40 and I still feel the effects. [ Reply | More
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wow... I just can't believe how hard this has been... how old were you when your parents divorced? my dh left when my db turned 6 months old [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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my sister and I were in high school, but I've discovered there's no "good" time to divorce. I hope you will feel closure when the legal part is over. [ Reply | More
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np: I agree, there is no "good" time. What I think is most important is putting the kids first and interacting as well as you can w/your ex. My parents divorced when I was just out of college, and I wish they'd done it earlier. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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Ugh! How old is baby now? Does dad see him? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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baby is 20 months and he sees him once a week for 5 to 6 hours... he started thi schedule when he turned 1yr. however, he is planning on spending the summer weekends in teh hamptons [ Reply | More
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When will he see the baby??? Do you have supports (friends/family/boyfriend?) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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family is out of state, no boyfriend, have friends.. but I can only lean on them so much. it is really hard. [ Reply | More
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he thinks he will see him during a weekday.. but I don't know for how many hours since he works. he said he will be gone thursday through sunday every week [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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so sorry. what is the hardest? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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really raising my baby alone and at the same time having to deal with my husband who is really troubled. I am exhausted and scared about the future. I wish my family lived closer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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Could you move to be closer to them? Is ex dh mentally ill or more of a jerk? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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he is both... I can't move out of state b/c of legal reasons (can't take db out of state). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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I hope it gets better soon. It sounds like you are a strong woman and will find your way. [ Reply | More
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thanks so much for saying that... I haven't felt very strong recently. I think it is just that I am dealing with so much that I have never felt this worn down. again, thanks for saying that... I am going to try and remember that I can be strong [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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ok strong lady! Logging off here . goodnight! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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that stinks that he just leaves for the summer.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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Been through one (w/no dcs) and getting ready to go through second (2 dcs). Never in a million years thought I would do this once, let alone twice. It will get easier. [ Reply | More
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can you tell me when it gets easier? so sorry you have to go through it again. what do you think is helpful in making it less devastating and stressful? [ Reply | More
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My first ex wanted nothing to do w/me after we separated (I think it hurt him so much he wanted to get over it as soon as possible) so I had very little contact w/him--he signed off and didn't even show up at hearing. Since no dcs haven't seen him since and that was 10 yrs ago. Second dh is a great guy and we have worked out a lot of stuff in the course of separating so we are working together really well. I think you can't be too hard on yourself--whatever the problems/issues were, you can't go back and change the decisions you made, just learn from them for the future. If all you can do some days is take care of yourself and db, that's enough. Find little things to do for yourself--hot bath, glass of wine, time alone while db is with sitter. It will get easier when the legal piece is done but b/c you have a dc you will always have some involvement w/your ex. If you are having trouble w/this, find someone to talk with about how to make it easier--friends, counselor, divorced parents group. GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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from watching my mom and listening to others, the legal part does seem to drag on. One party (the mean one) always seems to wait out the other and make life miserable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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my parents are going through a divorce now and it is a horrible, lenghty process. I am so sorry. How old are your dcs? I don't care what people say, it's difficult for the kids even as an adult. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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np: It's always difficult for everybody in some ways but the more you can get along w/your ex and put your kids first the easier it will be. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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i haven't been through it, though friends have. you might want to check out firstwivesworld.com -- a site for women going through divorce. good luck to you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:16 PM Flag
[ - ] how can I tell if my child is hyperactive? He's 22 months old and WAY more active than other boys I know his age. He is usually non aggressive, but very physical. Should I see a phsycologist? I'm depserate and 7 months pg, to make things worse....TIA. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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No 22 mo can be dx as being hyperactive. He may need a baby gym or a young 2s class or more time in the playground than other children though. [ Reply | More
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i thought the same thing about DD -- some kids just need to blow off more steam than others... [ Reply | More
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he does all of this, mommy and me, gym, music and many play groups. But he's always the one bouncing off of walls. [ Reply | More
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Maybe he needs more down time and a set nap/rest time each day. [ Reply | More
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check, check. He has a defined nap time, shcedule and routine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:06 PM Flag
[ - ] i get 20% off louboutins...have been lusting after these, should i splurge? http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/31003 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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I'd splurge on 1 pair that are "practical" [ Reply | More
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those are pretty hot. Can you afford it? [ Reply | More
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i wont go broke, but they'd still be my most expensive shoes even with the 20% [ Reply | More
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don't love...seem like they would go out of style very fast...get something more classic [ Reply | More
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more importantly, why do you get 20% off? [ Reply | More
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it is a "sex and the city" sale at a store where i'm a "special customer" [ Reply | More
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lol! that's great! [ Reply | More
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I could never walk in those [ Reply | More
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op, yes, i have a hard time walking in slingbacks, but they're sooooooooo pretty [ Reply | More
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Perfect if you're up for an Academy Award. Otherwise you'll wear them at best 10 times and 9 times of those someone will say - oh, she wore them at the last wedding, bar mitzvah, whatever. So that's still a chunk of change per wear. [ Reply | More
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[ - ] What age are most of the parents of your 4-5yo friends? Where do you live? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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35ish, NJ [ Reply | More
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me, too... [ Reply | More
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Late 30's, Southern Westchester [ Reply | More
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mid-late 30s, though dd has a friend whose mother is much younger than most- maybe 23 or 24 [ Reply | More
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^^^L.A. [ Reply | More
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same age as I am - late 30s/early 40s. [ Reply | More
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^^^NYC [ Reply | More
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[ - ] any mds on? I just found lump in my arm. I literally had a breast exam at my physical yesterday. This isn't in my underarm, its in my upper arm, kind of on the inside. It's sore too...should I be worried?? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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pimple? lymph node? get it checked for your peace of mind. [ Reply | More
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I don't think it's a pimple, it's a lot bigger than that and way under the skin. [ Reply | More
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lipoma? cyst? [ Reply | More
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do I need to be freaking out now? (mom died of cancer, so I tend to freak really easily :) [ Reply | More
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sounds like a lymph node, but I'm not a doc. [ Reply | More
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I wonder how far down your arm the breast lymph nodes go? [ Reply | More
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it's the soreness that made me think it was a lymph node- I've had cysts before and they were never 'sore.' Though maybe it's sore if you've been palpating it all afternoon :) Call your doc and go back in- no harm. [ Reply | More
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actually, I just noticed it...I'm sure it will be black and blue by the time I'm done w/it though ;) my dr's going to think I'm crazy, I had my physical yesterday! ugh...I can't stop touching it now. [ Reply | More
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[ - ] Nobody knows about steroid shots for allergies?? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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no sorry [ Reply | More
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can't steroids cause kidney or liver damage. [ Reply | More
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so can Tylenol and Motrin [ Reply | More
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I had one for a bad case of poison ivy about 10 years ago. [ Reply | More
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[ - ] Was talking with my 7yo dd/ds tonight about having a baby (my 7yo ds' teacher is pg. and she is going out on maternity leave). So my 7yo dd says "well if you don't ever want to get married and have babies you don't have to, right?" Then she didn't want to talk anymore. Is that normal????? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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sounds normal to me. [ Reply | More
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How much does she know about sex/birth? Maybe she has some bad info and therefore has some fears about it, or just doesn't like babies and doesn't think she'll ever want one! [ Reply | More
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OP: she knows basically nothing about sex/birth. Likes playing with small children. Maybe I make motherhood look "too hard". [ Reply | More
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She's 7. Yes, it's normal. [ Reply | More
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normal. 7 yo doesn't want to have babies because it would mean having sex. YUCK [ Reply | More
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OP: I guess normal...I think also she doesn't like to think about growing up and not being with me all the time anymore. [ Reply | More
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Right. She feels uncomfortable about a "grown-up" topic and conversation. She's still a little girl. In 3 years you'll wonder what happened to this stage. Enjoy it and don't push her. [ Reply | More
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np: Could be that--my now 13yo used to say she was NEVER going to move out and would ALWAYS want to stay home w/us on weekends! She still likes us but I can't say she's stuck like glue anymore! [ Reply | More
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totally right on - see my post below - 7yo gets upset if I mention one day he'll live in his own house when he has a family so he doesn't want one [ Reply | More
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FYI, my almost 7yo DS has often said he doesn't know if he'd want to marry & it came out that he doesn't want to love anyone more than me - I know, AWWWW, but he really said it [ Reply | More
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[ - ] Our 8 yo ds is so down on himself lately. He notices other boys at school who are very bright and great at math and then insists he isn't that good, can't do it, etc. Mind you he won the 1st grade math award last year. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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sounds like dd. except w/o the math award. what does his teacher say? [ Reply | More
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we have had a horrible year. teacher is a mess and son was accepted to diff school earlier this year. [ Reply | More
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if this is a change, it's a huge warning sign. Try to find out if something has happened. COuld be a normal part of development or it could mean something has happened. Don't ignore it thougjh [ Reply | More
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I wonder if this is very normal. 1st grade ds also gets very down on himself even though he is performing well above average & one of class' best readers but he has ADD so that is a normal reaction (mind you, he doesn't know he's ADD). [ Reply | More
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just curious- I never knew that was a symptom of ADD, did doctor tell you that? [ Reply | More
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low self esteem is extremely common I shouldn't have really said a symptom [ Reply | More
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this isn't against you, OP, but why the h*** is there a FIRST grade math award??? You know, I just had a thought for OP...did you read the NY Mag article on praise last year? I don't remember the exact details, but you should read it. Maybe this is actually related to the reward..made him feel really smart and like he always has to do as well...then he starts finding math a little harder this year and is shutting down...(sorry for the amateur psychology!) [ Reply | More
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[ - ] Which Peg Perego do you rec for the burbs? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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get an inglesina zippy [ Reply | More
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love it -- got one 6 yrs ago for first DC and it's still going strong... [ Reply | More
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none, mine had pieces falling off within a few weeks. [ Reply | More
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Same here. Not worth the price tag. [ Reply | More
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op - which pieces? [ Reply | More
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I had the Pliko, the plastic pieces over the front folding hinge [ Reply | More
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[ - ] AI has some great singers on tonight! Really enjoying this. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Bryan Adams still looks cute. Who else has been there? [ Reply | More
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so funny dh and I said the same thing. All girls were comparing david c to bryan adams and like here he is [ Reply | More
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OP: Seal, Donna Summer. [ Reply | More
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[ - ] I am planning a Disney trip for the FIRST time with 7yo dcs...going in November. Apparently I am LATE because many of my hotel choices are booked! I can stay at either The Polynesian or The Wilderness Lodge (1 queen and bunk beds only available). I was leaning towards The Polynesian. Anyone been? Opinions???? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Polynesian is on the monorail..great choice [ Reply | More
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I agree with Polynesian. You'll have a great time- on monorail, so easy for Epcot and Magic Kingdom, watch the water parade at night! Enjoy! [ Reply | More
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i haven't stayed at the polynesian in years but my BIL and his family just got back from the wilderness lodge and loved it. also saw the wilderness on a travel show recently and it looked pretty nice... [ Reply | More
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