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[ - ] Suddenly having second thoughts if we choose the right preschool even before starting? Is this normal? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 06.19.13, 05:33 PM Flag
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Yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:34 PM Flag
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where are you going? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:30 PM Flag
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Children's International Workshop on Union Square. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:32 PM Flag
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Very normal and remember this when you have to pick an elementary school. As a parent you will be 2nd guessing yourself a lot. Always trust your gut [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:39 PM Flag
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Thank you. I think it is a wonderful preschool but now all my neighbors talk about other school in the neighborhood and I feel like maybe we should have gone there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:41 PM Flag
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It's preschool. Really, if your kids doesn't end up in the perfect environment for circle time and finger painting, I assure you his or her chance to become a justice on the Supreme Court will not be blown. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:33 PM Flag
[ - ] Fell off WW wagon- did so well for almost two months but haven't tracked food in almost two weeks,started eating sweets daily, and feel like I'm starting to gain the weight back. Has anyone BTDT? How do I get back with the program? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:31 PM Flag
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stop eating sweets...ta-da! u're back on the program [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:39 PM Flag
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I feel like I had the right mindset before but now I'm too tempted by all the summer treats: ice-cream, cold coffee drinks, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:35 PM Flag
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Yes. You just pick yourself up and re-engage with the program, start tracking again etc. So you gave yourself a little break! Now back to work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:40 PM Flag
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Forget about past 2 weeks and begin again. Today. Not Monday :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:41 PM Flag
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WW site boards include similar discussions - may find some help there too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:42 PM Flag
[ - ] Can you please suggest some books for my 6 year old to practice reading? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:31 PM Flag
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Frog and Toad [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:34 PM Flag
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henry and mudge [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:36 PM Flag
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LOVE these books [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:39 PM Flag
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I'll teach my dog 100 words. Not a joke. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:36 PM Flag
[ - ] Is the Lower Lab G&T program and physical space far superior to PS 33 G&T? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.19.13, 05:26 PM Flag
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No, both have seen better days [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:28 PM Flag
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nope [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:34 PM Flag
[ - ] What does your nanny usually cook for your dc ? Or do you leave everything cooked and ready ? TIA 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:19 PM Flag
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My son loves rice and beans that she makes. I make sure he has a salad or other veggies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:31 PM Flag
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Nanny here. This is something that varies a lot by job. Some employers have the nanny do the cooking, some do it all themself, and everything in between. There's no "right" or even "typical" way for this exactly. Ultimately, the best way to handle this is to decide if you want the nanny to cook, set clear guidelines for what you expect in the contract, and make it clear from the get go. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:24 PM Flag
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This. You can't just assume that the nanny will cook healthy meals. If you expect this, you need to make that clear up front. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:25 PM Flag
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Thanks. What kind of things do you cook for the kids ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:25 PM Flag
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In my current job I have a lot of freedom to cook as I please. I like to cook, so I try all kinds of stuff. But the most common things are pasta with various veggies/proteins in a sauce (marinara most often), rice and beans, quesadillas (cheese, maybe a meat, random veggies in a whole wheat flour tortilla), grilled cheese (sometimes with ham or turkey, often with some spinach and tomatos in there), etc. I'll also feed them more experimental stuff like pad thai, beef with snow peas, chili, anything I can think of that I'd like to try cooking really. That happens more occasionally, and they allow me to take enough home for my and DH's dinner (which is actually a great incentive to cook if your nanny enjoys cooking. Kills two birds with one stone!). And of course the kids don't always eat it. Usually I serve this stuff is a fruit and veggie on the side. And there are plenty of meals where we just do stuff like chunks of chicken or a pbj, random veggies and fruits, yogurt, cheese. etc. So it varies, but I try to keep it fairly healthy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:39 PM Flag
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Thanks ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:42 PM Flag
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Nanny cooks. Varies by day..rice, beans, roast chicken, pasta and meat sauce, vegetables... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:33 PM Flag
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Does she cook for all the family or just the kids ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:27 PM Flag
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Nanny cooks. This was a requirement for the job. Lots of veggies and protein. I usually buy the groceries and tell her what is available and she figures out what dish to cook. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:35 PM Flag
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what are some of her dishes? I do all the cooking myself and i feel like the few times i have asked nanny to take charge she has done pasta and cheese or something not exactly healthy. Would love to get her to cook more but stumped at what kind of dishes would be good (and easy enough) for her to make. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:39 PM Flag
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NP: I've occasionally left recipes for mine when I wanted her to prepare something very specific. Do you have a list of go-to recipes? Apart from that, my nanny often cooks rice with some beans and adds in chopped veggies. Or pasta with chopped veggies. Those seem pretty easy for her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:34 PM Flag
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Nanny cooks for kids, and usually there are leftovers that Dh and I eat. We keep food on hand (veggies, rice, beans, tofu, pasta, eggs), and she prepares it however she likes. I have recently talked to her about adding in more veggies (because many were being left unused), but in general it works very well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:37 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:32 PM Flag
[ - ] So this year the G&T was supposed to be harder but still so many high scores. Are there many more 99's this year compared to last year? Trying to understand, how ps 33 and ps 11 are getting filled with 99s this year compared to previous years. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.19.13, 05:18 PM Flag
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I read somewhere (here most likely but don't have link) that D2 had more 99s than there were G&T sears available and then you still needed to factor in non-99 sibs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:19 PM Flag
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But overall aren't there supposed to be less 99's this year? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:28 PM Flag
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the test was meant to be harder, but more scored 99 this year [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:24 PM Flag
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the new test was "supposed" to reduce a number of 99s but it ended up having A LOT more 99s [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:24 PM Flag
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In part because of the scoring errors (they mistakenly raised the % the OLSAT was worth)--so just as some scores were mistakenly lowered, others were mistakenly raised up. When they corrected the scores, they didn't lower anyone's score even though many dcs should have gotten lower scores. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:38 PM Flag
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The problem with the new test is that while it's harder, it's also more unusual to get a high score, so the average prepped nyc kid, when compared to a national average ends up with a very high percentile because there's more extreme peaks at the highest end of the curve. That's part of what those parents suing were talking about but their attorney was so bad and their arguments so muddled that, this point was never really addressed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:37 PM Flag
[ - ] Livid. Gave a client advance notice that I would be out of the office and unavailable during a specific time frame, and told him who to contact in my absence. I put a calendar entry/meeting maker on his calendar denoting this, set my out-of-office auto-response as well, and reminded him several times. Briefed my team (in person and in writing) on detailed coverage background and instructions. What did client do? He sent me a bunch of time-sensitive requests and did not copy anyone. My team also never followed up with client, knowing very well that he was sending certain deliverables on certain days (I told them to follow up if they did not receive X or Y). 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:17 PM Flag
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Can I just quit now? It's not worth it to try to use any vacation days when I come back to a huge mess. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:18 PM Flag
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ok your client is a penis head...next. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:25 PM Flag
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So passive aggressive on his part. What a jerk. I hope you threw it all back at him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:19 PM Flag
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No, I am trying to maintain grace. I could cry, though. This isn't atypical of his behavior. I am also a little annoyed at some people on my team for not having followed up with him as they did not hear from him (and I told them that if he did not respond or provide X by a certain date, to please follow up - they do know him). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:21 PM Flag
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When my clients behave badly, I let them know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:22 PM Flag
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I did let him know but tried not to seem aggravated about it. I told him how we were very sensitive to the deadlines and I had told him who to contact. But we look stupid because my team did not follow through when they did not hear from him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:30 PM Flag
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OP again, did not "throw it all back at him" but did tell him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:30 PM Flag
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Tell the client you are unable to work with them anymore. End of story. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:23 PM Flag
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I wish! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:30 PM Flag
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Nobody died or anything and it's not the end of the world, but I'm just really frustrated! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:31 PM Flag
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Put a rule in your outlook to forward emails from the client to your team. Set up a distribution list for emails from this client that includes multiple recipients. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:32 PM Flag
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OP my outlook rules only let me file and not forward. Oh, we already have a distribution list but client does not use it despite our constant reminders. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:29 PM Flag
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If he did this presumably his "time-sensative" request didn't get handled right away. Who really suffers from that but him? Boo hoo! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:30 PM Flag
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what an a*hole. you are rightfully mad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:40 PM Flag
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We have a client like this. You do what you can ad it seems like you did. I would be most upset with the team that did not follow through as the client seems to be the way he is and that's not going to change. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:40 PM Flag
[ - ] Wow... Friend is pregnant with her 5th and her oldest isn't even 6 years old yet! All singletons. How.in.the.world...? 23 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:17 PM Flag
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awesome! I love big families. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:18 PM Flag
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I do to. Though when your family lives close by to help. I don't know how people have all these kids when their family lives so far away. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:20 PM Flag
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Eh. I have 4 and don't live near family. It works out well enough for us. I think it just depends on the family [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:15 PM Flag
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Maybe you shouldn't have more kids than you can raise. Why would you expect family to pitch in raising your family? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:23 PM Flag
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Oh please, it's also really nice for the kids to be near family. Now of days, most kids hardly know their cousins and see their grandparents once a year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:31 PM Flag
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I have a good friend like that too. Blows my mind, but she seems very happy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:13 PM Flag
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I have four. Youngest is 3 mo. Oldest is 4.2. My first reaction to your post was amazement. Then I realized that could be me in a couple years. Haha. Too tired to think about that right now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:14 PM Flag
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Why did you have them so close together? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:32 PM Flag
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My coworker has 6 kids...she is not even 39... very happy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:22 PM Flag
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mormon? Catholic? Orthodox? Latino? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:16 PM Flag
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Nope. Just Christian. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:34 PM Flag
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I love big families and am from one but that's amazing. My neighbor has 3 under 4 which I can't even imagine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:22 PM Flag
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Irish catholic? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:24 PM Flag
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Too fun. I'm the eldest of 5, and I was 6.5 when my youngest brother was born. The teenage years are going to be hairy, but it's wonderful afterwards. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:18 PM Flag
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Do you live near them? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:38 PM Flag
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My aunt had 4 singletons in 4 years and had next to no help (her mother lived nearby, but was very ill and died when the youngest was 6 months old). Every one of them says it was chaos in their house for years. They each have 2 DCs - none would have more than that. They all agree that it was among the stupider things their parents did - spreading them out more would have been better for everyone, particularly my aunt, who was physically drained by four pregnancies in four years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:23 PM Flag
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Wow. Do they resent their mom for it in a way? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:39 PM Flag
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that is insane! I mean in a good way, but I can't even imagine!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:24 PM Flag
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I have a friend who had 5 kids 8 and under all singletons. Crazy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:36 PM Flag
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Don't they have cable? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:30 PM Flag
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Wow! 4 in 7.5 years is what we're doing, and that's all we can handle. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:32 PM Flag
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Nice. Did you start have them at a younger age? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:42 PM Flag
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I had 3 in 3 years. Very busy but lovely now they are growing up. We live close to my parents and have an au pair and my DH works from home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:42 PM Flag
[ - ] The majority of the NEST K registrants this AM were Asian, Russian or Indian. Did they all buy the test from the same 'tutor'? 53 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:06 PM Flag
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what? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:01 PM Flag
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OP: It just seemed strange that SO many of the families registering were Chinese, Russian or Indian. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:03 PM Flag
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Maybe that's only what you noticed. Two or three families from each culture. Isn't it a lottery anyway? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:04 PM Flag
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Exactly. People notice when there is one Asian person in a group of 10, never mind two or three. 1/10 is less than the Asian representation in the overall population and certainly less than in Manhattan. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:06 PM Flag
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why is it strange? these cultures are known for their bright kids...if this a problem for u? "them darn immigrants stealing american jobs" type of thing? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:06 PM Flag
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OP: No I just thought it was crazy that there were rows and rows of Mandarin speaking parents in the auditorium and a whole lot of Russians. I would have thought there would be more of every group. I just have heard that there are G&T cram schools/tutors in Queens and Chinatown where they've gotten hold of the test and have very high success rates....I have no idea if there's any truth to that though since the moms who mentioned it just "heard it somewhere" - no reliable sources. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:18 PM Flag
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ok...i take back my snarky comment :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:23 PM Flag
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Asians have a strong reputation for making education the most important thing in their lives, we all know this. Doubt they needed the actual test to do well. They probably prepped the same way we all did. Not sure about the Russians. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:17 PM Flag
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Russians definately bought cheat sheets....however, since most of the kids are actually russian jews not russian they kids will be bright enough to keep up with the exalted carriculum of nest [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:26 PM Flag
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OP: wow, so do you know this for a fact (about the cheat sheets)? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:29 PM Flag
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nah...but this is what they do all the time. things like that are a norm. i am part of this community so i know what they do...but kids are bright anyway...parents are just slimy,, they want their way and are willing to pay to get it... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:36 PM Flag
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This is the most short sighted stereotypical BS I have heard in a long time on UB. And that means something. You are off your rocker, lady. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:28 PM Flag
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np: I am inclined to agree ONLY because I think Russian Jews make education a priority for their children too. Think about all of those dentists. Not sure about the Russian lady in FH selling the actual test. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:31 PM Flag
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whatever..i am part of the people so i know of whence i speak..do u? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:40 PM Flag
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Okay, then give details. Who is this lady, where does she live, how does she have access to the actual test and how much does she charge? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:35 PM Flag
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Please. You just want to believe that the only reason the Asian and Russian kids got in is bc of some secret cram school where they have better materials than Bright kids etc. I guess that explains schools like Stuy too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:18 PM Flag
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Same tutor as all the white people did. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:03 PM Flag
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OP: Maybe I'm just not in the know but we just used Bright Kids. Is there really some Russian lady in Queens selling the test or is that urban legend? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:04 PM Flag
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Where did you hear that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:05 PM Flag
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In my opinion all the 99 with "perfect composite scores" must have been prepped big time! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:07 PM Flag
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not true my son got 99 and we went over sample test twice. that was it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:10 PM Flag
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Same with my kids but I don't mention it b/c no one believes you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:26 PM Flag
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Same here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:35 PM Flag
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why the heck not..the test is EXTREMELY easy...really..my son could have done it at 5..its just kid stuff..common sense [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:38 PM Flag
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um.. my dcs took the test when they were 4. what's your point? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:34 PM Flag
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what do you think? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:16 PM Flag
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Really? He did not miss any questions almost without prep? That is excellent! Congratulations. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:17 PM Flag
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what would be the point..you pass the test and get in..then u have to keep up..dont you? if a child passed the test via cheatsheet, they will certainly not be able to keep up with the kids who passed by simple prep or study [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:09 PM Flag
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you totally wasted your money, lady [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:17 PM Flag
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"Just" used Bright Kids... I'm happy for you that your Dc did well but plenty of people consider that heavy prepping [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:22 PM Flag
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+10000 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:25 PM Flag
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the "just" was to indicate an above-board reputable company as opposed to some shady "tutor" selling the actual test. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:25 PM Flag
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Shady? Unless the mafia somehow got advanced copies of the actual G&T test for this year - really, highly unlikely - there is nothing less above-board about a tutor/test prep company that directs it's services to a demographic that speaks something other than English as a native language than a test prep farm like bright kids that happens to have nice looking classrooms and charge high fees [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:33 PM Flag
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Just because it's a company with a shiny website doesn't make prepping more legit than with a "shady" tutor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:41 PM Flag
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please, not the Bright Kids spammer again [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:24 PM Flag
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and? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:04 PM Flag
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Your jealousy is showing, Asians and Indians are some of the smartest and most hard working people in the world. Im not familiar with Russian work habits so can't comment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:12 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:15 PM Flag
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OP: Not jealous at all. My kid was registering as well and we hail from another minority known for hard work as well as academic and financial success. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:23 PM Flag
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Where did you buy your test? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:17 PM Flag
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forget her Jake, it's Chinatown [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:20 PM Flag
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Bright Kids! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:20 PM Flag
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Why did you say they bought their test? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:32 PM Flag
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Because she is really from a minority famous for their stupidity and sloth. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:28 PM Flag
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And that is a stereotype, nothing else to it. They are not smarter and not all of them are hard working. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:30 PM Flag
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I knew I shouldn't have bought the test from Leroy the crack dealer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:14 PM Flag
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Not all the questions were on the study materials. I definitely believe preparing gave us an advantage over other test takers. I am happy that it worked out for us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:22 PM Flag
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And the majority of TT private school registrants are white kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:16 PM Flag
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They can test with their own language like mandarine or russian. They devote more to their kids education. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:28 PM Flag
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They can test with their own language like mandarine or russian. They devote more to their kids education. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:28 PM Flag
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They can get the test their own language. Look at the gt handbook. Also I am one of the asian mom and live queens but never did any test prep or tutoring. Nothing! My boy got 99%. I just go to library a lot to read him [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:31 PM Flag
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Good for you. Seriously. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:26 PM Flag
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Why are you surprised? Among poor whites and minorities, the "model" immigrants are the ones that take most of the spots in testing for public schools. Rich white kids go to private school as well as wealthy Asians, Indians, Russians. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:31 PM Flag
[ - ] My DC got 99 on g &t with very little prep, but he is not reading bc I never thought him. I read many post from parents of gifted children who are advanced readers. did they learn themselves or did you teach them? What books are good to start with? Did you use leap frog?thank you! 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:03 PM Flag
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wow, this just proves that the apple does fall far from the tree [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:04 PM Flag
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lol! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:08 PM Flag
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this is good question. MY DD got 99 all across on G&T and does not know how to read. She can just sound things out and know a few sight words that I taught her own my own. I also read to her everyday [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:16 PM Flag
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What a pathetic reply! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:14 PM Flag
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Sorry, the pathetic reply was ment to be for the first "contributor" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:26 PM Flag
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just skip it - he'll pick it up in school no problem. Read to him, have fun - that's all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:08 PM Flag
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ITA. you don't need leap frog [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:18 PM Flag
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The K teacher in one of G&T programs told me she prefer if kids don't read prior starting, bc they often pick up wrong habits that is hard to get rid off [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:22 PM Flag
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Mine started reading from Bob book series which is very small stories with lots of rhymes. You can start reading with him, it worked great for us. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:20 PM Flag
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Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:20 PM Flag
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Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:20 PM Flag
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Mine started at NEST in September without reading. Finishing now K at level M. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:26 PM Flag
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Just keep reading to him. He'll pick it up in K very quickly. Don't stress. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:28 PM Flag
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I started reading to my child at a few months of age. It's a natural progression for them to start reading on their own [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:29 PM Flag
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Don't worry. Brightness is not only about reading skill, if you read more, no tv or game, someday it will be booming. Try dr.seuss books [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:37 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone know anything about Success Academy Harlem 4? Same as UWSA but 20 blocks north? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:02 PM Flag
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why do you people fall for this... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:04 PM Flag
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? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:04 PM Flag
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Np - it is so hard to ask questions without thoughtless comments like yours. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:14 PM Flag
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I'm sorry, but any school that has to call itself "Success Academy" is protesting way too much! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:09 PM Flag
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So move on [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:15 PM Flag
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Yes, the schools are all the same. I think the ones in Harlem have older grades because they've been around longer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:14 PM Flag
[ - ] What was your most expensive piece of furniture and how much was it? What was your biggest bargain furniture and how much was it? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:58 PM Flag
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Most expensive: 4500 built in bookshelves. Least expensive: dining room chairs. Free. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:53 PM Flag
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How did you get free dining chairs? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:02 PM Flag
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Most $$$ was our bed frame $5k, least expensive was our mattress ( free) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:28 PM Flag
[ - ] If we register at a PS 33 for G&T will our registration at Ella Baker (district-wide regular school) automatically be cancelled? DH says we should register at 33 even though we are on the fence. I imagine that it happens much more quickly than that, and that we will be bumped out of Ella Baker before we make our decision. Anyone know? 19 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.19.13, 04:38 PM Flag
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you will immediately be bumped. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:33 PM Flag
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do you know how it works? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:46 PM Flag
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on the day we registered my dc at G&T last year, our gen ed school called me to confirm. They must have some system to see who is no longer on their list. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:20 PM Flag
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Yes, you will be removed from Ella Baker if you register for 33. Make a decision. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:33 PM Flag
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I'm pretty sure if you register at 33 the system won't pick up on it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:44 PM Flag
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why are you pretty sure [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:45 PM Flag
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One of the forms you fill out at registration is a transfer form. Once your child's OSIS # goes into the system as registered at PS 33, you'll be removed from Ella Baker. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:49 PM Flag
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You can always go back to your zoned school. The DOE does not track this. It is up to your moral concious to let the rejected school know as soon as possible to allow others to enjoy the spot you gave up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:54 PM Flag
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Yes with certainty it will be cancelled [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:55 PM Flag
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Just decide. FTLOG - what information do you need - I'll get it for you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:53 PM Flag
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Cancelled. I'd be irritated if I knew someone like you was registered at two schools and I was on the wait list for one or both. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:54 PM Flag
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Totally this! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:23 PM Flag
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Please free up the spot at whichever school you don't want. Someone does want that spot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:55 PM Flag
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Don't know the answer to your question, but if you sign up for G&T for K, at least you can always go back to zoned school for 1st if you hate it. Can't go the other way...very hard to get into G&T in 1st grade. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:59 PM Flag
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So greedy you are.. make your mind, lady. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:21 PM Flag
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agree. it happens. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:30 PM Flag
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Yes. Your child has a number that is registered in the DOE system and it can only go with one school, it is whatever you registered for last. You will be registered at 33 and unenrolled at Ella Baker. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:17 PM Flag
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just make up your mind. You know you have to do that at some point. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:29 PM Flag
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they will see in their system that your dc is registered elsewhere. you have to decide by june 28. that said, if one school is your zoned school, couldn't you pretty much attend there if you changed your mind at the last minute right before the start of school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:30 PM Flag
[ - ] Is ther a WOHMs board somewhere? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:37 PM Flag
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most parents on babycentral.com have jobs, but ppl here feel like they are of somewhat lower class than what urban baby crown is ised to talking with [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:45 PM Flag
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LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:57 PM Flag
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Are you looking for a finance/biglaw WOHMs board or anyone who has to use childcare bc they work? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:13 PM Flag
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Commiserating with other moms who work. Too much SAHM stuff here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:27 PM Flag
[ - ] Wohms, when do you find time to exercise? 24 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:37 PM Flag
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At night, when the kids are asleep. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:38 PM Flag
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What do you do? A class? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:32 PM Flag
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I run. I come home, change out of my work clothes into my running clothes, do the dinner / bath / book routine with the kids, and then I'm out the door as soon as they are asleep. Not every night, but at least twice during the work week. During the weekends I try to go early in the am before the rest of the family is really up and about. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:41 PM Flag
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np: I want to be you. I try to be you. I change into my workout clothes, either at work, or as soon as I get home,start making dinner, tasting dinner, have a glass of wine, and then don't feel like working out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:45 PM Flag
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LOL! Happens to me too. The glass of wine is the run killer. And I try not to eat anything other than a small snack until after I'm done. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:46 PM Flag
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Me too! The problem is that as soon/as long as I have the workout clothes on, I feel accomplished, like I actually did something! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:25 PM Flag
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at night for me too. i do workout DVDs in my living room. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:06 PM Flag
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in the am in front of tv [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:32 PM Flag
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5:45 or 6:00 a.m....30 minute run. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:33 PM Flag
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mornings when husbadn does drop off [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:33 PM Flag
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Evenings and weekends. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:42 PM Flag
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Before kids get up. I wake at 4:30 to exercise 5:30-6:30. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:50 PM Flag
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What do ou do from 430 to 530? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:55 PM Flag
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Tutor children in the ghetto. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:57 PM Flag
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np: lol.....made my day :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:52 PM Flag
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I walk to work and run home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:02 PM Flag
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You guys are so lucky. Single mom. No one to watch kids while I run for 30 minutes. Ah how I wish I had another parent for all the quick little things I'd love to go do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:58 PM Flag
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Sorry to hear that. If you work, is there any way to fit in a run or workout during day or on way home from work? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:19 PM Flag
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do a workout DVD at home. DH travels all the time, so I'm in the same boat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:34 PM Flag
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I don't really, but here's how I try to fit in some things: I walk to work as often as possible (walk home when I can, but less often), take steps instead of elevator / escalator whenever I can, do planks in my office after pumping (2x / day) since the door is shut already, and make an effort to do wall sits or something like that when reading documents. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:28 PM Flag
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There was a NYTimes post about an intense 7-minute (I think) workout. Can't find it now, but it was appealing... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:28 PM Flag
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I don't unless you count having to run to the bathroom [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:33 PM Flag
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40 min during lunch [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:35 PM Flag
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I don't. I just walk to and from work and to run errands. Adds up to about 2-3 miles a day. On weekends we are usually out and about averaging 6-7 miles per weekend, sometimes 6 miles a day. Don't feel like I need a gym to keep in good shape, I don't overeat or have particularly bad diet, so this helps. Of course to be bikini perfect, I'd have to go to the gym, but I simply don't care. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:33 PM Flag
[ - ] What is the difference between flywheel, soul cycle and spinning? New to all this! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:36 PM Flag
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cost. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:45 PM Flag
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Please elaborate, tell me more about costs and differences [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:58 PM Flag
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None just different brands. At any, you have to find the instructor(s) you like. Big differences between individual teachers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:51 PM Flag
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both flywheel and soulcycle are spinning. Spinning in just indoor stationary bike riding. My experience was that FlyWheel was more "technical" and less about great music. The bike has read outs that tell you torque you have and resistance. A leader board flashes your score/speed at certain points during the class. FlyWheel also offers a variation on the standard bar class. SoulCycle is less about the technicals of spinning and more about good music, finding the beat and doing choreography. Tap backs, push ups, crunches. You do WAY more of these in soulcycle than you do at flywheel. Flywheel also gives me a more girly cult feel - the halls will be PACKED with tons of ladies in their lulu's, nikes and soul gear all chatting about what happened in the hamptons in their share house last weekend. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:33 PM Flag
[ - ] If my last period started on 5/28 is it too early take a pg test? I feel a little weird and boobs are sore. I do NOT want to be pregnant and if I am it would be the result of BC failure. Ugh. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:36 PM Flag
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maybe your bc is affecting your cycle ,. have a test asasp, unless u plan to terminate u dont want to be taking bs in case ur pregnant [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:44 PM Flag
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not on bc, using barrier methods. i would actually probably terminate. My kids are older and I'm done with that phase of my life. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:50 PM Flag
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ah...maybe early menapause or perimenapause? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:57 PM Flag
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Nope I'm only 38 and have very regular cycles....I know this feeling, I've had two children. shit. I hope I'm just paranoid. It's too early to test. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:26 PM Flag
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It's possible to get a positive result now, but not as likely. So while a positive would settle things, a negative wouldn't tell you anything for sure. Test if you'd like, but if it's negative, you'll need to test again. Why do you think you're pregnant? Just the weird feeling? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:03 PM Flag
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because my boobs are sore, i've been a little crampy and kind of bitchy and it's not the right time of the month for any of that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:27 PM Flag
[ - ] Manicure moms...I am hoping that someone can recommend a pretty nail polish color for the summer. I do my own manicures and I'm looking for a nice neutral shade. Thank you. 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:29 PM Flag
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pink [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:24 PM Flag
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Chanel pale pinks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:46 PM Flag
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thank you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:46 PM Flag
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Esse Ballet Slipper [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:56 PM Flag
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thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:00 PM Flag
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Sheer bliss [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:30 PM Flag
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I like Revlon Sheer Translucence (or something like that) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:00 PM Flag
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I love the brand Butter. I prefer light grey, light blue and purples. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:57 PM Flag
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Essie Limo Scene [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:07 PM Flag
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If you want something a bit less pink, butter London yummy mummy. It is a slightly shimmery nude, I do my own nails with this and it is so easy and looks much more professional then when I do a pale pink [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:09 PM Flag
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NP just wondering are you fair-skinned? Have heard about that color. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:40 PM Flag
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OP here...thank you very much everybody. I really appreciate your suggestions and I will check them out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:15 PM Flag
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