Tween/Teen
- Tween/Teen What do you think of the private schools putting significant money into hvac upgrades, classroom cameras, etc. Imo it seems wasteful when we will probably have to go remote for...(more)
- Better ventilation is good even without a pandemic.
- Sure, but as far as I know at ny dd’s school they weren’t getting sick more than usual
- Maybe "usual" can be improved upon.
- Agree, always room for improvement, I just wonder if schools could direct more energy and funding into remote learning and teaching
- Maybe "usual" can be improved upon.
- Sure, but as far as I know at ny dd’s school they weren’t getting sick more than usual
- It’s good. This virus will be around for awhile
- forever (np), not to mention all the others that have been here all along.
- We have not finished the first wave.
- No we won’t. Ny hasn’t had a second wave susoite tens of thousands protesters and rioters out
- Despite
- Np: our country is still in its 1st wave.
- Protesters aren’t in enclosed indoor spaces.
- our privates are closed to in person school for first quarter
- that sounds so racy
- There’s no choice.
- tuition didn't go up, so I'm ok with it, thankful my kids will be able to go.
- I don’t think schools were in a position to raise tuition this year. Would not be surprised if strained budgets will result in increases next year
- good point
- I don’t think schools were in a position to raise tuition this year. Would not be surprised if strained budgets will result in increases next year
- It is going to be wave after wave, hotspot after hotspot. That said daycares have been open and that has been ok so I think some schools will be able to manage.
- Daycares are on a very different scale. I think some schools might reopen successfully but they have more of a chance if they have multiple buildings and outdoor spaces
- Daycares aren’t on a difficult scale than small schools
- Daycares are on a very different scale. I think some schools might reopen successfully but they have more of a chance if they have multiple buildings and outdoor spaces
- I am grateful. Mold makes my kids sick. Apart from COVID, filtering out mold particles is the biggest benefit of hvac upgrades
- and just think... possibly fewer stomach viruses!
- Is this the dalton admin or board member posting in a pathetic attempt to defend their”plan”?
- Lol, no. Appreciate that Dalton is being honest and realistic about the circumstances though, wish my dds school would catch that wave
- I think some well funded public schools are doing this also. I would feel much better if schools focused on better air quality, outdoor space, and modes of virtual instruction....(more)
- Better ventilation is good even without a pandemic.
- Tween/Teen Does anyone have a college dc who uses their campus health center for counseling and medication management? Good or bad experience?
- One of them tried, for counseling when in the midst of a nervous break down. Pointless, useless.
- Tween/Teen During your dc’s college search, were there any schools that were very different than what you expected before visiting? Dd is stressed because we planned to visit schools this...(more)
- we are in same position...dc didn't like WPI because they kept stressing that it's very "project based" but it was hard to get a sense of what that meant. Don't most classes ...(more)
- ^sorry..meant all this was garnered from their 'virtual info session'
- OP: the virtual info sessions that we’ve attended haven’t been that helpful. Dd is really worried about not getting to see what students are really like at some schools...hard to...(more)
- ^sorry..meant all this was garnered from their 'virtual info session'
- i thought DC would have loved Univ of Miami but it was kind of dumpy and so 80s
- This has a strong program that my dc is interested in but can't see sending him there.
- Yes. We visited some in the dead of winter and I am glad we did. Dd hated Univ Rochester and liked Binghamton more than she expected to. Sigh of relief....(more)
- where is she going?
- No idea. Rising senior. We have not visited most of the list
- what is on her list?
- I don’t want to play that game. I just don’t feel like getting trashed. Not that you would but the claws come out here related to college stuff and I don’t care for that
- put on your big girl panties. my DCs aren't going top tier
- Then spill your list since you are so comfortable
- Ditto. We also looked at Rochester FWIW.
- well I was asking because you clearly aren't too hoity toity to rule out a SUNY..my oldest is at a SUNY
- put on your big girl panties. my DCs aren't going top tier
- I don’t want to play that game. I just don’t feel like getting trashed. Not that you would but the claws come out here related to college stuff and I don’t care for that
- what is on her list?
- No idea. Rising senior. We have not visited most of the list
- my dc is applying to bing...was the campus nice? Walkable to any stores etc? I'm jusing hope for a CVS and a few restuarnts
- No - it’s off by itself. Not isolated but I didn’t see any walkable commercial district.
- hmm...on google maps there is a denny's panera etc right by the baseball field but maybe that is far from the dorms
- Try street view? The front of the campus has a highway - it’s not pedestrian friendly that I could see but I am sure others here know more
- funny I did do street view and noticed campus entrance was off a busy road..but I think most "main entrances' are like that
- Try street view? The front of the campus has a highway - it’s not pedestrian friendly that I could see but I am sure others here know more
- hmm...on google maps there is a denny's panera etc right by the baseball field but maybe that is far from the dorms
- No - it’s off by itself. Not isolated but I didn’t see any walkable commercial district.
- where is she going?
- yes...if you tell me his schools i'll let you know if there are any surprises
- this!!!
- Not OP but we had wanted to visit U Mich. Any insights? Yes, I know it's huge and Ann Arbor is pleasant. Anything else?
- honestly, my son was turned off by the size. i thought it would be a good early action but he had no interest whatsover because it seemed so impersonal
- OP: We are in NY and have visited or driven around the local schools and New England schools. Majority are LACs, a few NESCAC schools
- I fell in love with Univ of Richmond -- it was gorgeous but it was the deadest campus ever -- and it wasn't a holiday or summer
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- Richmond is more Southern than you would think. And not in a good way.
- We're touring in late August. A few have opened to self guided tours or one family tours, some are just walk through campus with a mask
- where?
- Mostly New York upstate
- which ones? we got an email that marist was touring now...but all outside...
- Mostly New York upstate
- where?
- I was pleasantly surprised by a couple. Pitt and Northeastern come to mind. I was underwhelmed by a couple others like BC. But I really don't think tours are essential. Your dd...(more)
- haven't been at northeastern in years - heard it is really built up now -- used to be a dump
- It's gorgeous. I was expecting a dump.
- love BC's quad with the gothic buildings. so pretty. but the 1960s buidlings - not so mych
- OP: I agree that talking to current students is most important. Dd’s hs has been proactive about putting students in touch with alumni which I appreciate
- haven't been at northeastern in years - heard it is really built up now -- used to be a dump
- swartmore felt tiny and claustrophobic, occidental was in a depressing part of LA
- My mom went there a million years ago.
- Did you visit any of the Ohio schools- Kenyon or Oberlin?
- Most people don't see every school before applying -hugely expensive. See a few in different categories if possible, apply, and then visit the major contenders after DC gets...(more)
- This.
- OP: we are lucky because many of the schools she’s interested in are relatively local, but she is worried that she won’t get a good sense of the student body if school doesn’t go...(more)
- we are in same position...dc didn't like WPI because they kept stressing that it's very "project based" but it was hard to get a sense of what that meant. Don't most classes ...(more)
- Tween/Teen 50 yo and terrible hot flashes. Any suggestions?
- I just got the Boiron pellets. Fingers crossed, b/c hot flashes are the worst.
- Tween/Teen This post has been deleted.
- Link
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- Yup. Dogs and cats.
- living together, mass hysteria!
- Link
- Tween/Teen I'm ready for barack
- Tween/Teen Oh my god... this story
- I have it on mute, should I rewind?
- Yes
- I have it on mute, should I rewind?
- Tween/Teen You guys, i'm sitting here with the window open at my desk. i looked outside and saw these gigantic black birds sitting on the roof , 3 of them! they were like black seagulls....(more)
- Crows
- i have never ever ever seen a crow this big. and there were 3. just watching me. i am a little freaked
- where are you? could be chicken hawks
- houston suburb
- they were so big. so big.
- where are you? could be chicken hawks
- i have never ever ever seen a crow this big. and there were 3. just watching me. i am a little freaked
- vultures - you have a dead body nearby?
- ravens, perhaps
- i am guessing you are from UB. you need to post in toddler regardless
- no
- An omen.
- i'm not leaving the house
- i googled and apparently 3 black crows is a GOOD omen!
- Crows
- Tween/Teen Someone very wise
- Tween/Teen I dont like seeing nancy almost cry. she's making me almost cry
- Day 145 of sadness
- What now? What is this all about?
- Lewis’ funeral.
- Oh Insee, she is such a drama queen in a virtue signaling way. Her wearing Kente clothes in solidarity with BLM. She is a politician
- she is da bomb
- Oh Insee, she is such a drama queen in a virtue signaling way. Her wearing Kente clothes in solidarity with BLM. She is a politician
- Lewis’ funeral.
- She always looks like she about to cry. It’s the bad blephoraplasty from years ago.
- when she spoke of the flag it was obvious that she was touched.
- Tween/Teen I like nancy's wristband
- Tween/Teen Lol. bill
- Tween/Teen I am lost and can’t figure out how to speak with my almost 17 yo dd....(more)
- What is this all about
- does she have a therapist? do you?
- Yes to both
- more info needed
- An example, with next year schooling.. there was a virtual meeting with her school to discuss options. Before meeting started she comes up tobme while her friend was here and...(more)
- Tween/Teen Wooo slick wille
- Tween/Teen My allergies are KICKING MY ASS this week
- Tween/Teen My son Noah...(more)
- Don’t let him worship the pedophile Mohammed
- Tween/Teen College essay review, Yale student...(more)
- So I guess this is today’s spam instead of erection dysfunction drugs
- Tween/Teen Just heard that our Westchester district plans to open 5 days a week in the fall, if allowed. The days will be shorter, about half days....(more)
- If schools are allowed to continue - the best outcomes will be for small privates who can completely control their populations (ie enforce mask/shield wearing, assign seats etc) -...(more)
- The district is a smaller one but public. The junior and senior high school share a campus though, so it's pretty crowded.
- Np: no school, even a small private, can “completely control” their populations
- If schools are opening, they don't need to provide an online only option. So all kids would be expected to attend daily, for half days, unless there is a positive case and...(more)
- Np: no school, even a small private, can “completely control” their populations
- The district is a smaller one but public. The junior and senior high school share a campus though, so it's pretty crowded.
- Why do they only need rides ine way?
- Ahh, you're right, I'm assuming all my kids would get a shift each day that I can manage with my schedule, such as the mornings each day.
- If schools are allowed to continue - the best outcomes will be for small privates who can completely control their populations (ie enforce mask/shield wearing, assign seats etc) -...(more)
- Tween/Teen When your teen and his/her friends get together at night, what do you think they do?
- Same shit we did as teens
- Really? I would have NEVER done the things I did at my kid' ages at my own home.
- I completely do not allow anything untoward in my home by anyone
- If it's any consolation, I hear teens start doing things later, on average, than we did in our generation. Except for watching porn and R and MA movies, obviously.
- Which destroy their future, so I’ve campaigned against porn and other damaging media from the time kids were little
- I agree with this, but you can't keep your kids in a bubble. DS was introduced to porn at age 10 by his teammates on a swim team. The coach was the safe sport head. Couldn't...(more)
- Which destroy their future, so I’ve campaigned against porn and other damaging media from the time kids were little
- Really? I would have NEVER done the things I did at my kid' ages at my own home.
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- Drink alcohol, talk, look at their phones, flirt, vape (though mine have promised they do not - fingers crossed).
- We found undergarments and a tee in our bushes...so yeah, those things and more?
- What? No condoms? Any whips
- We found undergarments and a tee in our bushes...so yeah, those things and more?
- Drink, gossip, fool around, weed, make jokes. Same as it ever was.
- Same shit we did as teens
- Tween/Teen Any others out there with older high schoolers or college age kids who have just lost al motivation and seem disinterested in attending school next year at all? School will...(more)
- No we are sending them back to college for that reason
- Is your college going to be in person or fully online for Dc's year?
- So far one has 1 class in Person. The other mostly online as well
- Having one in person is great. Many schools have announced fully online, at least for certain years, if not all. Are you located somewhere with a high incidence of cases?
- He goes to Alabama!
- How was spring term online?
- He goes to Alabama!
- Having one in person is great. Many schools have announced fully online, at least for certain years, if not all. Are you located somewhere with a high incidence of cases?
- So far one has 1 class in Person. The other mostly online as well
- Is your college going to be in person or fully online for Dc's year?
- I have a soon to be college sophomore and a rising hs junior and they want in person school more than anything else. They seem pretty optimistic and motivated.
- Good to hear that! Consider yourself lucky.
- What types of things did your child find interesting before all of this?
- One is medically fragile but extroverted and very social. Given the circumstances, almost all activities have had to be stopped - team sports, training with others, etc....(more)
- Sports (varsity team), girlfriend, friends, working out, parties, doing well in school.
- my 19yo is making noise about not wanting to return. she is somewhat anxious about getting sick and doesn't want to go if all cclasses are online
- She doesn't want to go if online and doesn't want to get sick if in person? I think a number of kids are in that spot. Neither choice is great, but they want to socialize a...(more)
- Sending DC back to school. Last semester he received 2 D's and a C (converted to "P"s) after almost making Dean's list 1st semester. Staying home is a disaster.
- I have 2 ds in high school. exh and I are both high risk so it means that none of us are taking part in risky behavior.
- Do you/exDH have the option to elect online only schooling for the upcoming year? Stay safe and well. I'm sorry, this must be extra stressful for you. I empathize.
- You're Dc is lucky your school was on P/NP grading, as schools should be. What a striking difference! Do you think part of it was DC's response to online learning, the school's...(more)
- I have 2 ds in high school. exh and I are both high risk so it means that none of us are taking part in risky behavior.
- my middle schooler has changed so much since school shit down. i'm scared to se what happens if she can't go back
- um, shut
- np. no, shit is absolutely correct
- Haha. Yeah, I'm sure that's totally the normal response. Of course, there are the 1000s of teens who still managhave started up nonprofits to feed the hungry, find gap relief...(more)
- um, shut
- DD has become just awful to live with. No school will make it much, much worse.
- Do you mean bc DD is now very anxious or stressed and school would add to it? I'm not following. I'm OP, and one DC said I shouldn't worry bc it's a finally a relaxing summer...(more)
- Nvr mind, got it.
- Do you mean bc DD is now very anxious or stressed and school would add to it? I'm not following. I'm OP, and one DC said I shouldn't worry bc it's a finally a relaxing summer...(more)
- OP here, DC thinks school may restart in person and then just get shut down. Anyone else's DC as pessimistic? Haven't heard finalized plans about online only option yet, but lab...(more)
- mine isn't pessimistic as much as just thinks remote learning isn't real and he has really lost all motivation to do anything. he barely did the minimum during the spring. had all...(more)
- I hear from many parents that they fear this or that this is the reality of the situation. It's just so hard to say. I feel like last spring was a fly-by-night operation, and...(more)
- My son has always had an easy time with school. He barely squeaked through his classes during spring term, and we had to convince him to give college another term before acting it...(more)
- mine isn't pessimistic as much as just thinks remote learning isn't real and he has really lost all motivation to do anything. he barely did the minimum during the spring. had all...(more)
- No we are sending them back to college for that reason
- Tween/Teen Is anyone else getting worried about how to make their high schooler's college app stand out?...(more)
- yes I do (and you can post in toddler btw, lots of people chatting about college)
- what grade?
- We spent 3 years thinking. Soooooo glad it’s over
- what activities did your ds do?
- Driven. Had more than enough to fill the 10 slots. And nice awards too (5)
- wow nice? what were the main ones? and what kind of awards? school
- I’ll help you. What grade?
- 9th, so just starting to think about these things!
- Oh hi. Start entering schokastic Art and writing. Art can be photography. Read the categories. You can snag some stste awards there. National esssy contests are also low hanging...(more)
- how do you find out what the essay contests are? thanks!
- Google. Find one look at previous winners bio and more will be mentioned. Like history try WW II National museum. Concord review
- omg thank you. so many leads!
- Find the books. They will help with all interedtd
- where is your ds if you dont mind saying?
- Ivy
- awesome. did he have perfect grades/sats?
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- awesome. did he have perfect grades/sats?
- Ivy
- omg thank you. so many leads!
- Google. Find one look at previous winners bio and more will be mentioned. Like history try WW II National museum. Concord review
- how do you find out what the essay contests are? thanks!
- You can also look at presidential volunteer. AP scholar. National merit semifinslist ( PSST score)
- Congressional award program ( difficult) Girl Scouts/Boy Scouts tank national honor society. So much of this is in the book
- Oh hi. Start entering schokastic Art and writing. Art can be photography. Read the categories. You can snag some stste awards there. National esssy contests are also low hanging...(more)
- Ok. No one wants to reply. Get a book it’s called something like whst colleges want and what high schools won’t tell you. There are actually two in the series. Great ideas in...(more)
- I answered above!
- ^but thanks I'll go look for the book!
- I answered above!
- 9th, so just starting to think about these things!
- I’ll help you. What grade?
- NP -can I ask about awards? my dd has 5 -one is state level. She is obsessing that the others don't mean much (I disagree)
- What is the award for? MY dc are younger, I don't know what's out there.
- some kids enter regional science competitions & move on to higher levels, writing competitions, etc
- Regional or local are not impressive. She is correct. But you use what you have. List stste first. Do you have time to try for more? Grade?
- What is the award for? MY dc are younger, I don't know what's out there.
- wow nice? what were the main ones? and what kind of awards? school
- Driven. Had more than enough to fill the 10 slots. And nice awards too (5)
- so helpful, np
- what activities did your ds do?
- yeah especially since there are tons of teens in our town who are starting charitable efforts or businesses during this shut down.
- my kid had no award but solid and sustained extracurriculars and leadership and got into great schools. awards aren't everything
- Tween/Teen My Kids Touch Everything!...(more)
- Wrap them in bubble wrap when you go out. Problem solved!
- is this from nycitymoms? only high-level stuff on there...
- Is this some kind of spam?
- I bet she'll post as a respondent about some essential oils cleaner
- that makes sense.
- - no subject -...(more)
- have them wash hands when they walk in the house. done.
- Oh sweetie, if this is bullying then you don't belong here.
- Ah, the UB influx
- Thanks for the help
- You write weird. Like a spammer.
- I bet she'll post as a respondent about some essential oils cleaner
- Waiting for the Spam response.....
- we do'nt really take the kids anywhere. they're home, they go for walks, they bike, that's about it
- Thank you
- The virus spreads through droplets. They don't survive on surfaces for too long.
- You're posting here wrong. That's what makes your post look fishy. Just start in the subject line and continue down when you run out of room. Also, use Toddler for everything
- Thank you very much
- it doesn't matter what they touch, as long as they wash hands frequently and do not touch their faces.
- Tween/Teen Kids have barely left the neighborhood in three months. 14 y o wants to spend the night at friends. In MD, would you?
- I'd say no. Unless friend's family has not been anywhere, seen anyone.
- Are you new here? Just asking since you posted on tweens/teens board.
- Depends on how well you o ow and trust that the other family has been safe.
- No. Indoors for extended period of time is the thing to avoid. And it’s not like they need to have sleepovers
- Kid is 14, take a chance and allow
- sleep over...(more)
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- Tween/Teen Can someone recommend the best place to order lobster meat (fresh or frozen) to make lobster rolls? Thanks!
- I just sent DH to Shoprite. But they deliver
- ooh. I didn't even think about ordering lobster meat to make my own lobster roll.
- ^I'm googling things now
- We made some, and everyone loved them. I see companies that sell online- anyone have a Rec??
- McLoon's in Maine, via Goldbelly. So fantastic! They even send you the right kind of butter. Have one for me.
- Thanks. Have you tried Baldor's kit from Jeffry's or Maine Lobster Now website? Thanks.
- No, I haven't, but McLoon's was almost as good as it was in person. Good luck!
- Thanks. Have you tried Baldor's kit from Jeffry's or Maine Lobster Now website? Thanks.
- McLoon's in Maine, via Goldbelly. So fantastic! They even send you the right kind of butter. Have one for me.