[-]I feel for the Muslims in this country in light of the recent shooting coverage.
23 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]Me too. Ironic that he worked for so many years helped people with post traumatic stress disorder, and now his actions have caused so much. Apparently he was an amazing psychiatrist.
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The maker of the upcoming apocalyptic film "2012" has conceded he enjoyed orchestrating the visual disintegration of the world's religious symbols, such as the Vatican and the famous statue of Jesus overlooking Rio de Janeiro. But he left an Islamic symbol alone because he feared the reaction from the Muslim world. Roland Emmerich said he had considered including the destruction of the Kaaba, the cube-shaped structure in Mecca worshiped by Muslims as being built by Abraham and his son Ishmael. "Well, I wanted to do that, I have to admit," Emmerich said. "But my co-writer Harald [Kloser] said I will not have a fatwa on my head because of a movie. And he was right. ... We have to all ... in the Western world ... think about this." ...
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[-]I'm not sure what to do. My MIL really is a mean person. She is perfectly nice to me and to my DD but she goes out of her way to be vindictive to most people, including my parents. About to have 2nd baby and she wants to come stay with us.. I sooo don't want he around but she does not live close by. how do i protect my sanity, my family, and still show some respect to DH who wants his mom to be involved too?
2 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]I would just say, "Are you sure you want to come and don't mind helping out because the stuff we need help with is not fun. I'll need someone to help cook and clean and take care of (older dc), so that I can take care of the baby". This sets the tone because most people who come to "help" only want to deal with the baby and that is the exact opposite of what you really need.
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[-]does anyone know if LREI is harder to get into at preK or K?
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I don't know but the fact that regular nursery is about $18K and ongoing pre-K is about $30K probably keeps some people away. Also, some people don't realize that some schools start at pre-K until they apply for K and it's too late by then. This happened to us at some schools (town, Grace, etc)
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There are less spots at K because of all the preK kids moving up. And siblings often wait until K to enter.
[ Reply | Options ]I have been told the opposite. That most of the sibling/legacy/and board-connected people get in at the pre-K level. Not that this makes K easy, but it may be slightly more so just because those people are *mostly* dealt with by the time K admissions happens. To give you a sense, one close friend of mine (the principal of one of these schools--not LREI, another uptown) told me last year that they had 28 sibling/legacies for something like 18 spots...so they took half of sibling/legacies, and that left only 4 spots for other pre-K's. crazy odds.
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Several years ago, when we considered applying to LREI for preK, they actually sent out a letter to prospective applicants warning that preK slots were almost all taken due to sibs and legacies (the message being, you are welcome to apply if you're unconnected, but don't hold your breath). We applied for K the next year and got in (but did not take the spot). I think this means that if you're connected, you've got a better shot at getting in if you apply for preK, but if you're unconnected, your chances are better if you apply for K.
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It's about the whole school. Why would you want to send your child to a school where the director is not liked? My friend who is there says the director just needs more experience on how to talk to parents and get over her authoritative personality. Hmm, that sounds like quite a bit to overcome to me.
[ Reply | Options ]Toured the school. Met the new director and admissions person. Very unimpressed with the director...she barely spoke. I hear the old director was very different (in a good way). School was clean, but I am hearing from friends who are already there that they are unhappy with new administration and teachers.
[ Reply | Options ]The school is going down hill very fast. Ever since the old director left, the school has been a mess!
[ Reply | Options ]you did a search and posted this on both threads regarding Rhinelander -you have some bone to pick. What happened? Did they reject you?
[ Reply | Options ]No, I have one child who is still there and one that went through already. It's just not the place it use to be. The new pre-k teacher doesn't even know all the kid's names and it's November! She just really doesn't seem to know what she is doing.
[ Reply | Options ]I agree! Not the school that it was. Oh well! We are moving next year, so this is our last year there. I would not recommend it to those who are searching for pre-schools.
[ Reply | Options ]I can't believe that some current parents are bitching so much! There are many kids who did not get a spot at preschools. You should be thankful that your child has a place to go and socialize w/ other children. If you're so not happy, why don't you just pull your dc out? What matters is that "are your child happy?" If you say "yes", then that's your answer.
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My niece just took her sb - the tester said he knew a lot and asked where she went to school - it was rhinelander - so there you go
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[-]Discouraged about post-baby body. Was in really good shape, and even now am no slacker. But abs are just so stretched out, they don't hold my belly in like they should. I still look pregnant. I am doing all the right things, exercise-wise. When will this change?
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[-]How much do you spend on your high school DC's clothes if they go to a nyc private school?
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[-]Question for the married moms - do you flirt? do you feel guilty about it?
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[-]Is Regis a public school? What is up with the testing to get in? thanks.
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[-]my 13 year old daughter who doesn't like to wear pantyhose or tights. Any of you in the same boat? What do you wear with dresses? do you do garter belt with stockings? going to a batmitzvah this weekend with a fabulous dress and shoes. what to wear on the legs?
12 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]do not put a garter belt and stockings on a 13yo. she has to wear tights. period.
[ Reply | Options ]Get her a really nice soft pair, that don't feel so sausage skin...I know how she feels. I hate them. I would never let my dd wear garter belt though. Knee highs if the dress is long enough?
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[-]DB is 11 weeks. My husband gave me sh!t because I don't fit into my skinny pants yet. I work out every day and am nursing. Am I wrong to think it should take another few months?
27 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]Tell him to have a basketball inflated in his abdomen... slowly.... over the course of 9 months and then abruptly removed. What the hell does he think he'd look like?
[ Reply | Options ]You may get down to your pre-baby weight, but your body changed during pregnancy (my feet even grew a whole size!) and it might take longer to look the same in old clothes. Tell him to go buy you new skinny jeans that look good now & to get over himself. Unless of course you are just as worried about it as he is
[ Reply | Options ]I totally do NOT agree with DH. But, if you really want to drop the weight, do level I South Beach for one month, drink lots of water and exercise, just about daily. Worked quick for me, but now I have serious toning to still concentrate on.
[ Reply | Options ]First of all, it is totally reasonable for it to take up to a year to lose the weight. And even if it takes longer, that's just how it goes. Secondly, you need to make sure you are still eating a balanced, proper diet while breastfeeding...no fad diets, no starvation. Tell your husband that he is ill informed and you don't appreciate the lack of support. Furthermore, tell him, "I thought I heard you say thank you?....so, you're welcome for giving up my body to a grueling process to produce a child for us. Now, where are my flowers, dickhead?" My husband thanks me repeatedly for going through this again to have our second child. FYI - It took me 9 months to lose the weight.
[ Reply | Options ]Your DH sounds like a jerk. It took me about a year to fit into my pre-preggo clothes with my first DS and a year and a half with my second DS. I nursed both for 10 months, and my husband didn't utter a peep about my appearance while I was breastfeeding, and I reckon that's just the way it ought to be.
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[-]Our whole family has swine flu. My fever has been gone for 2 days but I still have the awful cough with (sorry, TMI) green phlegm. Supposed to go to SIL's baby shower tomorrow. This is a big occasion for her, and I don't want to miss it. However, I've done some research and while it's not concrete, general consensus is that I'm still contagious if I'm coughing. Should I ask SIL if she still wants me there, or should I go? DH thinks I'm being dramatic and trying to get out of going. I think I'm being considerate of the other shower guests. WDYT?
10 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]I wouldn't go and I wouldn't want to be around someone whose whole family had swine flu particularly when I am pregnant.
[ Reply | Options ]OP here: Thanks, guys. I think it's spectacularly bad form to bring my sick ass to a gathering in a small enclosed space, too! I keep telling him that I'd LOVE to get out of the apartment (I've been cooped up since Sunday night with three sick kids) and gab and eat cake. It's not that. I just don't think it's right. SIL had the vax, but there are other people to consider.
[ Reply | Options ]I think your DH probably does not understand the risk to pregnant women and the general cautious feelings, even paranoia, of pregnant women and the people who love them! Call your SIL and explain that you really want to be there but that it doesn't seem very wise. I think she will be grateful.
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[-]Cold weather activities in Brooklyn - any ideas for what we can do today? My boys are 5 and 2, and we've done the Brooklyn Children's Museum to death already. Any new spots?
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you've got to pace yourself. if you've already done the BCM to death and it's still Fall, you need to get creative. And I agree w/above poster, they can be outside today. Other inside stuff: Brooklyn Museum arty facts or just walking around, Chuck E. Cheese, Mad Fun, Power Play, Aquarium, Transit Museum
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I'm not sure what to do. My MIL really is a mean person. She is perfectly nice to me and to my DD but she goes out of her way to be vindictive to most people, including my parents. About to have 2nd baby and she wants to come stay with us.. I sooo don't want he around but she does not live close by. how do i protect my sanity, my family, and still show some respect to DH who wants his mom to be involved too?
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[-]would you send jewish child to SHSH? the lords prayer at chapel makes me nervous...
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If you wouldn't send her to a yeshiva, why would you choose another religion? There are enough things to deal with during the school years that I wouldn't throw this into the mix. Have a middle schooler now--nobody wants to be different or "weird" in middle school--this would be an obvious flag and I wouldn't set my daughter up to be the odd one out. Too many other schools to consider that you're not locked into a Catholic school for your Jewish child.
[ Reply | Options ]The fact that the lords prayer makes you nervous is a good sign that you will NOT be happy with a Catholic education for your child. Don't do it.
[ Reply | Options ]St. Hilda's St. Hugh's is an Episcopal School, not Catholic. Episcopal schools educate children from all backgrounds and religions, but SHSH is more religious than most Episcopal schools. There is a daily chapel (rather than weekly), with communion offered weekly in the upper grades and the motto includes the word pray. The chapel service follows the Book of Common Prayer.
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[-]got a job offer today -- been working there as a temp for 8 months -- they want to hire me full time -- not THAT much money, it's a hell of a commute, but no other prospects -- depressed -- is that all there is
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[-]what is your 5th grade ds reading? Need new book ideas - tia
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Our whole family has swine flu. My fever has been gone for 2 days but I still have the awful cough with (sorry, TMI) green phlegm. Supposed to go to SIL's baby shower tomorrow. This is a big occasion for her, and I don't want to miss it. However, I've done some research and while it's not concrete, general consensus is that I'm still contagious if I'm coughing. Should I ask SIL if she still wants me there, or should I go? DH thinks I'm being dramatic and trying to get out of going. I think I'm being considerate of the other shower guests. WDYT?
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