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[-]I totally concur with this article. It's a refreshingly different point of view from the mass lambasting of Blagojevich we see these days.
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Oops, I hit the enter button and that sent my post flying before I had a chance to add the link to the article that I said I concur with. Here's the link: http://www.forbes.com/sites/harveysilverglate/2011/12/09/blago-sentenced-he-joins-the-justice-departments-smoke-and-mirrors-show/
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[-]OK, I've been gone for a week. Have we discussed the NPN poster who is opposed to her nanny wearing scrubs?
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^^^oops... weather's supposed to be nice tomorrow http://www.chicagofestivals.org/paradeInfo.htm
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OK, just read her post. I'm actually surprised because she has never struck me as over-protective before. Plus, wasn't she looking for things to do this weekend since dh is going to be working? Lord, I really do know too much about her. Also, I notice t t her boy has now officially turned 5 yo.
[ Reply | More ]It does seem out of character for Bernadette. Usually she is all about the city and all it has to offer. Why on earth would she prefer to take her "boy" to the Loop early in the morning to look at holiday decorations? How boring is that?!?
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not personally. just from reading her 800 replies on NPN. I reply but not that much.
[ Reply | More ]same here, i totally feel like i know her. would love to meet her in person sometime
[ Reply | More ]I would like to meet her but I doubt we would have anything in common. From what I know, she's an older mom with one ds. vegetarian, etc.
[ Reply | More ]same here, i could go on and on with what i know about her (where she lives, where she's from, what websites she vists, where she eats, etc.). she is very thorough - i have to give her credit.
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want to know something funny? i used to hang out on another board -- not parenting related, and national -- so presumably a fairly different audience -- and she was a member there. i recognized her on npn because she has a fairly distinctive way of writin writing and i thought it was her (she used a different name on this other board) -- for months i was reading all her posts to figure out if it was her, turns out it was.
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not anymore. but maybe i will join just because all the posts you guys are talking about.
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[-]Chicago moms: If not NPN, here or YoubeMom, where are the other interesting discussion boards?
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[-]Favorite NPN posters? I like the woman who said that the secret to being a calm mom is to be old!
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Which recent comments have you enjoyed most? (BTW, I rather like Nurse E. She's a complete original and a refreshing break from all the "where can I get a $500.00 hotel room in NYC---we're on a strict budget" types of posts.
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19809 is still there with (yet another) new number. 25043, or something. Usually posts as "NotNew" or as the head of the Elementary Parents Group.
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Wow. A friend just alerted me to this. 17279 here. Why don't you just tell me how you feel about me? Go ahead you spineless little shit. Say all the things you'd never tell me if you were standing right here in front of me. Hide behind the pseudo-anonymous website and tell me what kind of horrible person I am, because clearly I must be pretty awful to generate such comments. You people have no idea how horrible you are, or how horrible your words are. This is why I left NPN. No, I am not still there. Because of horrible, ugly people like you. I hope you feel happy now that you've managed to hurt me. Your petty little life seems a whole lot better now. Good for you.
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Hello, 12601. Are you brave enough to share your real name here or shall I do it for you?
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I hope you feel like a big girl now that you've got that out of your system. You must be the biggest chicken shit in the world to bash someone you don't even know on an anonymous website.
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The woman who always complains about sanctimommies. She "outed" herself on UB by saying that on NPN.
[ Reply | More ]Well, NA NA BOO BOO to you all. That is my first and final comment. Now go return to watching SpongeBob and drawing mustaches on your sisters Barbies.
[ Reply | More ]17279 loves to dish out tough love, but when someone dishes it back, she can't take it.
[ Reply | More ]Yeah there are some posts here apparently removed by moderator at someone's request, none of them hers. Makes it look like those posts were really abusive to those who can't read them now. Is it worse to call someone a spineless chicken shit or say that someone doesn't care how she sounds?
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[-]Any suggestions for kid/baby-friendly restaurants in Chicago that also have decent grub? TIA
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[-]Re: Anyone know anything about the Sacred Heart school in Chicago? I'm moving from NYC and I know the rep. there, but looking for info on the one inf Chicago. TIA! Being a teacher at a prestigious preschool downtown-I know for a fact that in most recent years SH has been considered on of the top schools in the city. It is part of the group called the big five (ie Latin, CityDay, Parker, Lab and SH)
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[-]Re: Re: Anyone know anything about the Sacred Heart school in Chicago? I'm moving from NYC and I know the rep. there, but looking for info on the one inf Chicago. TIA! Beng a preschool teacher at a very prestegious school in the downtown area, i can tell you first hand that now a days. Sacred Heart is being considered in the same tier as Latin, Parker, City Day, and LAb. They are called the big five....
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Chicago Moms: Can someone please confirm the story I've heard from 3 people now that a certain South Loop daycare actually left a child at the park? Supposedly another daycare was there at the same time and counted an extra kid when they went to leave so they swung by the other daycare to drop him off and... wait for it... the daycare still said "Nope, not ours." Had to go to the police station, etc. to get him back to Mom and Dad.
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[-]My second grader received in school suspension today for telling another student he was going to shoot him......I am mortified and scared out of my mind....help me please
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Your kid's school sucks. He's 7/8 years old! That's what they say. I mean, unless your kid actually has a gun and intends to shoot this kid, it's ridiculous.
[ Reply | More ]I think it's an appropriate response to teach him what is and what is not acceptable behavior. On your part, I'd be mortified but not scared out of my mind. It's TALK. He's an 8 year old boy. Teach him, but don't expect that he's really going to need to be institutionalized at this point.
[ Reply | More ]Thank you ....I am overreacting and am glad for the feedback-that's why I posted-but he's such a sweet boy (I know-Charlie Manson's mother said the same thing) that I'm wondering what is going on at school to make him have such violent outbursts....he jumps in our bed most nights....sometimes interrupting "things" ;)
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Cut back on the TV and the video games. This is obviously the parent's fault. But the school did over-react. Still, such are the times. Deal with it at home. I doubt it's a serious problem, it hardly ever is.
[ Reply | More ]NP: I don't think it's true that it is obviously the parent's fault. I used to know a kid who was obsessed with guns and warplay etc. He knew entire plots of violent movies and would go over them, blow by blow. It turned out that he had no tv in his home at all--had never seen these movies--and would just grill his friends for details and commit them to memory. Little boys pick up on our society's obsession with violence simply by leaving the house.
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4th grader brought a knife to school & threatened to use it. was finally kicked out after parents complained to administration (private school). there is a big differnce - little kids talk about cops & robbers etc - doesnt mean they are a threat. you r administration overreacted. public or private? (just curious)
[ Reply | More ]Bernadette? Is that you? Guess the hugs and "time in" isn't working anymore. Montessori isn't all its cracked up to be.
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With apologiues for the delayed response: I understand being mortified about the suspension, but I would not assume there is violent intent behind his language. It is alarming to hear a child speak this way, but after all, sometimes they are just repeating what they hear, or trying to gain control of their environment, or engaging in their little battles between good and evil. It is often metaphorical and not literal. All the same, you should talk to him about what shooting really means, the repercussions, the finality of a shooting death, etc. My 3-year-old told my 5-year-old recently that he was going to kill him when disputing ownership of a balloon. It was shocking, but moments later they were having a tea party with Curious Georg...
[ Reply | More ]What led your child to say this? If he is being mercilessly taunted and no adults are getting involved - things can take a very ugly turn. Not sure if this is your son's situation, but intense bullying can be very dangerous for the child being bullied AND for those who bully. I'd investigate thoroughly if this were my child.
[ Reply | More ]Wasn't concerned until you mentioned 'violent outbursts' Does he often get very angry and threaten violence? If his comment was made as part of play, I wouldn't be concerned, if he was angry at the classmate, then yes, I'd be concerned. Also don't understand your segue into the bit about jumping into your bed, interrupting things. Does he come into your bed every night? That's too much for a boy this age and there may be some things you need to explore with a therapist. As for interrupting 'things', that's why doors have locks.
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[-]Chicago moms - moving to Chicago from NYC at the end of August. Would like to send my dc to Ogden elementary. Would you be able to tell me in what area I need to look for an apt. to be zoned for this school? Thank you very much.
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On the left hand side is the link to the attendance area/neighborhood boundary. Pretty much the zone includes Streeterville and River North but you should check each address of buildings you're looking at to make sure they are in the Ogden neighborhood.
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OR: you can use this site http://schoollocator.cps.k12.il.us/ to check each indiviual address. After you hit accept on the next page lower left is a place to type in address and find you neighborhood/home school. I highly recommend checking this for every address and if you're close to signing a lease/contract call cps and re: verify the neighborhood school for you address as the boundaries do change and the cps websites are not always up to date.
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Why do you keep posting this over and over? You've been at it for weeks and people have helped you. Now do some work on the issue yourself.
[ Reply | More ]Thank you, but there may be more than one person moving to Chicago. This said, I had posted 3 months ago, when I still had no idea about schools. This is the only reason I posted again today. And I am doing research by myself, I have joined the npn parents org. but still needed advice on zoning. Apologies if my posts have bothered you.
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