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Karen Quinn has tutored scores of children and taught hundreds of parents how to work with their own kids to prepare them for the rigorous kindergarten admissions tests for Manhattan's most in-demand programs. She has been a featured expert on school... Read full bio

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Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. What seems like life’s worst disasters usually offer its greatest gifts. It is only through time that you can see the perfection in the stinky pile of crap the universe throws your way.
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Author featured in national magazine with puppy peeing by her side
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Author Loses Mother-in-Law on NYC Subway
January 29, 2009
Saturday, April 19th, 2008 April 18, 2008 Hi everyone, Let me get the super important stuff out of the way: Please get your...
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I Accidentally Moved My Children Next To A Nude Beach
January 29, 2009
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Author Doesn’t Eat Vegetables and is Very Short - Connection? You Decide.
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Saturday, February 16th, 2008 February 16, 2008 Hello Darlings, Did you miss me? I missed you. All I can say is thank you Lard...
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A Couple of Funny Conversations
January 29, 2009
Wednesday, June 4th, 2008 Hi there, This is going to be a quickie newsletter but I just had a couple of funny things thought...
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This will move you!
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Monday, August 18th, 2008 August 16, 2008 Hello darlings, I have the most fun video of my July Barnes and Noble reading for...
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2007 Quinn Holiday Letter (It’s a Rerun)
January 29, 2009
Saturday, November 24th, 2007 November 24, 2007 To my dear friends, In deference to the writer’s guild strike, I have...
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You Know You’re Somebody When Somebody Blogs About You
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Monday, April 21st, 2008 I just discovered that someone blogged about me! It was my friend, Drayton Bird, whom you may recall...
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Huge Movie News! You’re going to plotz when you hear it.
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Testing for Kindergarten will be released on July 06, 2010 in Trade Paperback, eBook
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Testing for Kindergarten is now available in Trade Paperback, eBook
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With whom in history do you most identify?
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If you could acquire any talent, what would it be?
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What trait is most noticeable about you?
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Karen Quinn Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. What seems like life’s worst disasters usually offer its greatest gifts. It is only through time that you can see the perfection in the stinky pile of crap the universe throws your way. Q. If you could eat only one thing for the rest of your days, what would it be? A. toll house chocolate chip cookies Q. Which living person do you most admire? A. Nora Ephron - she's such a talented comedy writer Q. What trait is most noticeable about you? A. I'm short and adorable. Always have been, always will be. Q. What is your biggest pet peeve? A. People who drive while talking on the phone or texting Learn more about Karen Quinn

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Testing Mom Members Children Averaged 96th Percentile on NYC Gifted and Talented Test
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.../PRNewswire-iReach/ -- On Saturday, May 18 and Monday, May 20, 2013 TestingMom.com  is hosting two free community events at the Hartley House for New York City Parents. These seminars include the NYC gifted and talented testing process and private...
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Sys-Con Media, May 7, 2013
...NYC Parents Urged To Attend if Considering Private Schools or Gifted and Talented Programs Article Rating: NEW YORK, May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- On Saturday, May 18 and Monday, May 20, 2013 TestingMom.com  is hosting two free community...
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Sys-Con Belgium, May 7, 2013
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Sys-Con Canada, May 7, 2013
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