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[ - ] i am 60 with a 4 year old any questions? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 02:01 PM Flag
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Did you adopt? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 02:00 PM Flag
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Sorry to be Debbie Downer, but I hope you have a good will and friends or family who you can count on to help out with your child should something happen to you. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 02:02 PM Flag
[ - ] is it normal to not be able to remember a traumatic experience like being reped? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:53 PM Flag
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Am nesia? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:57 PM Flag
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in the short term, if a trauma is so challenging for your brain to deal with it, yes [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:57 PM Flag
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yes. Supression is a normal reaction/coping technique [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:51 PM Flag
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no - not normal - [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:59 PM Flag
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yes. its also normal to remember it, or to remember it much later, or to remember more detail later. wide variety of "normal" responses. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:59 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone know the cutoff score for PS 110 g&t? Anyone get in with a 97 or 98? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More ]
NY Schools 06.19.13, 01:51 PM Flag
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dc got a 99 and we didn't even apply to 110. i am sure they accepted kids with at least a 98. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 02:06 PM Flag
[ - ] How many miles a day do you need to run (while limiting calories) in order to start losing weight? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:44 PM Flag
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I lost weight running 2-3 miles a day but I was in my early 20s. Everyone's metabolism and body is different. Some of my friends had to eat a lot less and run a lot more to lose weight. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:46 PM Flag
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It depends on how many calories you are eating. Calories in. Calories out. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:49 PM Flag
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They say to work off a bag of crisps you have to run 1.5h at speed 12 if you're over 30. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:55 PM Flag
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You need to go for cardio mainly, no weights. Keep your heart pumping with lunges, running, squats... [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 02:03 PM Flag
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You can lose weight by simply cutting calories. I lost 30lbs on ww by learning portion control [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:45 PM Flag
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NP - what did you do when you got hungry? I just started WW this month and I'm ravenous most of the day and especially in the evenings. Congrats on your success! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:58 PM Flag
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np: veggies, veggies and more veggies. the only way to really make WW work for a lifetime is to change the way you eat in addition to portion control. IOW, you have your fish or chicken and then you have 3 vegetables on the side or 2 and a salad. i snack on cucumbers, baby carrots and grape tomatoes. i limit wheat products as well, eating rice or sweet potatoes for carbs. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 02:03 PM Flag
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Thanks so much for your response. I'm so hungry and I always crave carbs, I think that feeds on itself. I'll buy more veggies! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:57 PM Flag
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you do realize that it's not a threshold situation. Every increase in caloric expenditure, combined with every decrease in caloric consumption, adds up to either weight loss, or at least a slower pace of weight gain. If you expend 1700 calories in exercise and reduce your baseline food consumption by 1700 calories, you lose a pound. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:51 PM Flag
[ - ] Any advice on how to deal with (other than micromanage) a client who's at a large company and makes you (the vendor team) look bad by not giving you updates, forgetting to tell you about meetings or that meetings are canceled, does not do what he says he will do... 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:43 PM Flag
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This is really tough. How long have you been dealing with this client? Do you have a good or bad relationship? Does he/she have a superior who see that these are issues (is CC-ed on emails where you ask for things by certain deadlines)? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:44 PM Flag
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Also, honestly it sounds like he is intentionally trying to sabbotage you. Is there just bad blood or is he just god awful at his job? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:45 PM Flag
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He is just awful at his job. Usually he throws vendors/agencies under the bus. I am tough so he does not try that with us, but he does not support us or defend us (especially when he's the one who screws up). [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:53 PM Flag
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It's been a year. Client has a boss who is useless and not involved in the day-to-day. If his boss were any good, he'd have gotten rid of this guy long ago. Client is a nice guy but this is wrong role for him and I am forced to be the bad cop and do his job. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:45 PM Flag
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Aside from being awful day to day, how is this impacting you? Does your supervisor think that you are screwing up or does he/she understand the client problem. What does your supervisor say to do about it? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:49 PM Flag
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My supervisor knows our client is inept and acknowledges I am doing everything I can. Our client's inefficiencies make my job so much more difficult since I'm constantly following up, re-hashing, re-explaining... [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:53 PM Flag
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I know exactly how you feel. I have had a female client like this and honestly half of my job was covering my ass in emails and making stalking phone calls to get the information I needed. It added so much anxiety to my life. Honestly, I just stopped working on her projects. This was my choice because I had many clients. You're kind of screwed. Can you move off this business somehow? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:56 PM Flag
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The business is going away in a few months but time is passing slowly! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:55 PM Flag
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Those fucking clients! What the hell are we paying them for anyway!?! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:49 PM Flag
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Do you even work? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:49 PM Flag
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Yes, but not sure why that's relevant. You're the one who can't do her job here. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:53 PM Flag
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Huh? What are you talking about? I can do my job. My client is by far the worst I have worked with. He does not know what he is doing and I am doing his job. That's not supposed to be the relationship. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:55 PM Flag
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Explain how OP can't do her job. That's a weird observation. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:56 PM Flag
[ - ] An abusive parent beat down my self-esteem so much that I don't think I'll ever repair it. Now I'm afraid to have children and screw them up. 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:42 PM Flag
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+1. I saw a therapist and it helped, but I can't afford it now. If you can do it, it'll be great help. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:47 PM Flag
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op: I posted below about trying to find a therapist. I've been looking for the better part of a decade. :( [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:49 PM Flag
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Jesus christ. Youre an adult and can control your actions.I'd you don't want to b4 abusive, don't be abusive. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:56 PM Flag
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Wow. You sound like a very intelligent person with a brilliantly nuanced understanding of human behavior. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:50 PM Flag
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Ok. I'll rewrite it with my key board. Jesus christ. You're an adult and you can control your actions. If you don't want to be abusive, don't be abusive. Better? The message is still the same. The wallowing in it and move on with your life. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 02:02 PM Flag
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OP: I've finally made the decision to go no contact. It's extremely difficult because I have a large family that includes mostly people who only see the "charming" side of this relative. I will probably become the bad guy. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:59 PM Flag
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^^Sorry--I misread your post. Yes, I don't want to be abusive. I'm just afraid for some reason. This person is the only parent I have ever known.... [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:59 PM Flag
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^^Also, this person was abused by my grandparents and is aware of it. So being aware is not a perfect inoculator. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 02:02 PM Flag
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np. If you grew up that way some of it is part of you. I don't want to yell at my kids but sometimes it's just an automatic reaction. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:56 PM Flag
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Or. The problem with some of the women on this board, is they think abuse and discipline are the same thing. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 02:05 PM Flag
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Ok, I will elaborate for you. My parents used lose it on me for small things and go into those yelling rants, completely useless, except to intimidate and scare you. That wasn't discipline. My mom never hit, but she called me an idiot and loser, I was not older than 6-7. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 02:02 PM Flag
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Agree. Start out with self awareness and therapy. After having kids, the abusive behavior might be an automatic reaction sometimes, but you will retrain your mind to do it the right way. I'm sure you will be an awesome mom, op. Don't punish yourself for something that was not your fault. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 02:02 PM Flag
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awareness is the first step [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:51 PM Flag
[ - ] Shouldn't 97-99 scores get G&T placements before siblings with a 90? Shameful to shut out so many children, it seems. I'm glad we didn't have this issue when we applied. Wow. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:42 PM Flag
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shameful? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:37 PM Flag
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right? np here w/ no dog in the g&t fight. but honestly, the fact that you are hanging your hat on a few points derived from testing 4yo's is actually what is shameful. keep families together. and take a deep breath before you throw words like shameful around. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:57 PM Flag
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Yes. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 02:02 PM Flag
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Actually, no. Siblings priority is a good thing. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 02:03 PM Flag
[ - ] good summer camp in manhattan where 9 yo can improve his swimming? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:41 PM Flag
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Physique swim camp [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:42 PM Flag
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Leman has daily swimming. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:45 PM Flag
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Anyone know if PS 110 G&T only took 99s? Any 97/98 get offered a spot? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:49 PM Flag
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Sorry, meant to start a new post... [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:52 PM Flag
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We sent DS to St. Bart's summer camp because they have their own pool -- swim every day. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 02:00 PM Flag
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asphalt green [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 02:04 PM Flag
[ - ] did kimmy name the dd yet? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:41 PM Flag
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she gave birth already? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:42 PM Flag
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yes but she was 37 weeks and not a preemie as first reported so hopefully both are doing well :) [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:52 PM Flag
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dlisted said she was 35 weeks and the birth was conveniently timed for the end of their show. If this is true they are beyond disgusting. But I can't believe any doctor would agree to deliver at 35 weeks. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:58 PM Flag
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kleopatra [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:50 PM Flag
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rumor is Kaidance Donda West or Kai Georgia Donda West [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:45 PM Flag
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why do you keep asking everyday? use the google. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:52 PM Flag
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shut up and collapse, meanie [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:53 PM Flag
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supposedly they can't agree on a name. what a shock. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:55 PM Flag
[ - ] my breakfast, half a pint of Ben and Jerry's .......thoughts? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:37 PM Flag
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Breakfast of Champions. What flavor? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:39 PM Flag
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coffee heath bar crunch :) [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:33 PM Flag
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One of my favs. Good work. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:42 PM Flag
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why didn't you eat the entire pint? at least you got some good calcium [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:42 PM Flag
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is it still a pint, or is it 14 oz like haagen daz [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:43 PM Flag
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yes still a pint! :) [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:40 PM Flag
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good for them. i feel cheated if it's only 14 oz (i used to eat a pint in one sitting when i had a mind to - then came ample hills and i no longer want any other ice cream) [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:49 PM Flag
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Yum. I need some Chubby Hubby! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:43 PM Flag
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you can have mine lol [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:40 PM Flag
[ - ] What alphabetical reading level is your first grader ending the year on? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:36 PM Flag
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NP: ooh, curious at what level they started the year, also, if you recall! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:36 PM Flag
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DS started at G and is currently at J [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:46 PM Flag
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Sorry, didn't read the question right. DS is a kindergartener. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:53 PM Flag
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Started at P ended at S [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:43 PM Flag
[ - ] Are there wait lists this year at 199 and 87? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
NY Schools 06.19.13, 01:34 PM Flag
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yes for 87 but not as long as past years, supposedly [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:38 PM Flag
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No because apparently any dc who doesn't get into a g&t program moves out to the suburbs. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:31 PM Flag
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87 is cleared, last time I heard 199 was almost cleared [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:44 PM Flag
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199 started out with a w/l of about 40, will clear if hasn't yet [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:46 PM Flag
[ - ] I believe that if you speak of money, you have no class. Am I correct? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:33 PM Flag
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pretty much - yes [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:52 PM Flag
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Or you are in banking where you talk about it incessantly. Yuck [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 02:04 PM Flag
[ - ] Manhattan Moms- which do you think are the best NEIGHBORHOOD (easy walking distance) public schools in the city? We are happy for now with our choices downtown, but wondering if we were to move where we might find ones as top-notch as it gets w/o going private/City-wide. TIA. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
New York City 06.19.13, 01:32 PM Flag
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Everyone has an opinion...and I don't really think the BEST thing makes sense. Most of the district 2 schools are strong, lots on the UES but some people love PS 40, on 2nd Ave & 20th St. Dist 2 covers a big area. Why change if you like what you have now? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:42 PM Flag
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More space, better rents are really the only reason we are considering other places... [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:47 PM Flag
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There are many good neighborhood public schools. None are more "top-notch" than any other. There are differences. I guarantee you that the top students from every public school (including some mediocre ones) get into the same great middle and high schools. Do parents in Chappaqua, Scarsdale, and other suburbs really obsess over which elementary school might be a little better than another. Nope. In fact, it is the high schools people care about, and that's how suburbs are judged. An elementary school in a suburb without a top high school, but actually be a wee bit better than one in the top high school's 'hood, but do you think parents fret about that? They don't. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:38 PM Flag
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OK, point taken. We are looking for more space, which is why we are considering it. I'd like for us to always be in walking distance. Same question- can you think of any middle or high schools in Manhattan that would be worth looking into? It's not that far off for us- we're just casting about right now though. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:49 PM Flag
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You're already there. 234, 276 and 89. Southern BPC is by far best neighborhood - right on water, often water views, loads of parks and playgrounds, 5-10 min walk using walking overpass across West to where 1/2/3 and 4/5/6 converge and are two blocks apart, next year will have even more access underground to Fulton Street when World Finance complex is finished and 276 has a middle school [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:42 PM Flag
[ - ] What is the point of Field Day at school? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:24 PM Flag
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Teamwork. And so even the I athletic kids can participate in Organized competition but in a fun way. The best basketball player is not likely to be the winner of the 3-legged race. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:31 PM Flag
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Fun end of the year tradition at most schools. Not much academic stuff goes on the last wk or two of school. Where's the problem? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:31 PM Flag
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I was never fond of it nor are my kids - at least it's no super hot today [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:32 PM Flag
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My kids complained about it as they got older. I always made them go and they always came back having had a fun day. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:36 PM Flag
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fun [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:43 PM Flag
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Really? Are kids supposed to do that? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:43 PM Flag
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yup [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:41 PM Flag
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This! I still remember my field day from elementary school. It was such a fun day [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:48 PM Flag
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lol. my dh says it was his favorite day of the year. it was one of my least favorite, always. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:58 PM Flag
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teachers don't have to even pretend to teach [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:52 PM Flag
[ - ] Gifted Program's Slots for Siblings Rise Again -- Wall Street Journal http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324520904578554053244352418.html?mod=WSJ_NY_LEFTTopStories 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
NY Schools 06.19.13, 01:22 PM Flag
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"Nearly one in four kindergarten spots in New York City's most competitive gifted-and-talented programs have been set aside this fall for siblings of current students, almost twice the rate from two years ago, the city said Tuesday."-- Wall Street Journal [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:37 PM Flag
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The presumption is that the siblings are qualified, so it's not so egregious. Perhaps raise the bar to 98% for sibs to get automatic placement in citywide and 95% for district [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:42 PM Flag
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DOE should revert back to composite score system so that the truly talented children are identified, not some average kids. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:55 PM Flag
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ita. 98+ [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:51 PM Flag
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"truly talented" 4yo's. go away you troll. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:58 PM Flag
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sorry but that's putting way to much faith in the quality of the test for a 4 yo. the doe can't evaluate kids the way they should in order to identify giftedness. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:59 PM Flag
[ - ] Can anyone tell me the deal with ps41? If we move to that zone how likely is it for our child to get a spot? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
NY Schools 06.19.13, 01:16 PM Flag
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What grade? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:17 PM Flag
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K [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:40 PM Flag
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There were 100 zoned kids on the waitlist for kindergarten this year, more than in the past [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:47 PM Flag
[ - ] I need an individual therapist (for myself) who takes United Healthcare in Manhattan. Preferably female. Thanks... I really need help. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:12 PM Flag
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we have not had good luck with their providers - can you go out of network? they will still pay 70-80% after your deductible. I'm not sure how good they are with it we're waiting to find out. GL [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 01:30 PM Flag
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