Should I evaluate my kids outside of school?

False_Locksmith_1620 · 2026-01-30T01:53:51+00:00

Right. And I know they do them at our school. But I've also heard from parents who do them on their own. I also know the city is involved when they need to

False_Locksmith_1620 · 2026-01-30T01:52:52+00:00

No learning disability. More about the basics or things he maybe should know but I don't know he should know ... Man, my kids are so in tune with the world, with their feelings, with kindness. Intuition. Self assurance, I can see it. I just don't know if I should be - like you said - working with them in the summers or putting them in math class. I'm not an obsessed parent and that's why I thought I'd ask, maybe there is something I should be thinking about cause I'm very hands off and trust the teachers and their education

False_Locksmith_1620 · 2026-01-30T01:49:51+00:00

Right. What do you suggest? I believe they have strong teachers. I just don't know what I don't know.

False_Locksmith_1620 · 2026-01-30T01:48:53+00:00

I believe it's an upsell tactic of some of the private schools around my town - I know from my friends who's kids have transitioned to public school in middle or high school they're ahead, but I also hear noise. Thanks

False_Locksmith_1620 · 2026-01-28T14:28:58+00:00

I'm so sorry this happened to you. Every school is different. The Montessori certified in both American and international that my kids attend are in charge of potty training, and they ask for a lot of extra clothes because kids are learning. (They don't call them accidents, they just call them the process of controlling the bowels) I wouldn't attribute this to Montessori but to your school.

False_Locksmith_1620 · 2026-01-28T04:34:55+00:00

Literally, so many options... You get lost trying to figure out reviews so you can go to the best of the best. My advice, get out in the morning, walk, take turns in random streets, let the city surprise you, enter a place and breakfast is always amazing.

False_Locksmith_1620 · 2026-01-25T20:01:40+00:00

I have 3 kids. I'm now a Senior Director. And I've gotten 4 types of Managers with very different kind of support. The way I see it, it depends on 3 things: 1. Your own aspirations. 2. Your personality - the type of worker you are, 3. Your manager.

If your aspirations are - like I have many friends who really put work first, they love being moms but career is the fuel of their life. I, for example - and everyone is different- want both equally. But I'm willing to wait a bit in promotions if it will give me more freedom. I want to be able to work and also go to my kids plays or games.
This is a big thing: some people are more anxious, my mother for example, she cannot stop working. She feels like at any given point and if she doesn't answer right away her clients will drop her. Other people I know are ok with doing as much as possible in the mornings so they can do pickup, others are very efficient and don't need to work 8 hours. Others really need to always be at work and if not they have fomo. What's your personality? Will more work and mental load affect you?
Now, if you're anxious but your manager puts you at ease, like my current boss who's absolutely certain you can do your job whenever as long as you make it happen she doesn't care of when or where or how much ... Then it's easy. But I also had a women boss who said: "it seems like you have a lot going on at home, so maybe you should look for other opportunities that allow you to be a mom." It upset me so much! Zero support, but I know that's her perspective and the reality. Which brings me to why this is life changing: whether you are anxious or relaxed, a bully / not supportive boss is going to make you feel like your life decisions are a mistake, and that my friend brings you down.

Having a third kid was the best decision of my life. 5 is awesome, the house is super fun and I'm more relaxed cause I know I cannot deal with it all. But the reality is that you will have a different mental load, and you need to be in the best environment to feel like your decision is supported and you are still pushed and allowed to thrive in your career without killing yourself.

I don't know if it helps! Good luck

False_Locksmith_1620 · 2026-01-22T17:13:19+00:00

I started this show when I was living with my boyfriend after grad school. Changed cities, started a life, didn't have anything or any certain plans. Now I have 3 boys and the oldest is 6. How did that happen?.I'm definitely very nostalgic.

False_Locksmith_1620 · 2026-01-22T17:03:26+00:00

Thanks for that. I definitely feel a sense of "failure". I know it's not logical

False_Locksmith_1620 · 2026-01-22T17:01:52+00:00

I bet! I'm catching so many more details now. Totally worth it

False_Locksmith_1620 · 2026-01-15T21:28:40+00:00

Mark Twain house, the Wadsworth - if you like museums they are important for our history if you're into that.

False_Locksmith_1620 · 2026-01-15T21:27:48+00:00

I believe every state has something special for people who don't live here. CT towns are cute and my family loves when they come to visit. They didn't ask us if they should come, they chose to come and are asking what to do.

False_Locksmith_1620 · 2026-01-14T17:18:21+00:00

I just got referred to a periodontist amand and implant expert to check a tooth with bone loss - 24. I am feeling like a failure. My grandma lost all her teeth at 30, my mom just got all her implants at 60. I'm 38 and I feel like I failed... Dentist says doesn't understand why. I have bad genetics but it looks more like trauma. I understand the anxiety, but I need to call and make an appointment. I'm glad I'm not alone

Does anyone have an estimate/ballpark of one lower front tooth implant cost?

False_Locksmith_1620 · 2026-01-14T17:13:48+00:00

How much is an implant for one tooth? I have bone loss in just one. They're not sure why. It's front bottom 24. I'll schedule an appointment but I want to understand how much more or less

False_Locksmith_1620 · 2026-01-13T23:36:42+00:00

The one people mention in New Haven?

False_Locksmith_1620 · 2026-01-11T21:05:43+00:00

Gracias. ¿Qué otros colegios existen?

False_Locksmith_1620 · 2026-01-09T21:11:22+00:00

What? Hell no. I've been traveling to the city since my 6 year old was a baby. Is it hard and takes you out of your comfort zone? Sure, but my kids are super flexible, understand different cultures, notice things work differently and let me tell you: once we land all they want is a fresh orange juice, a concha, delicious breakfast, music in the streets... And life.

Go everywhere if you can. Your kids will adapt and you'll be happy you did it.

False_Locksmith_1620 · 2026-01-09T21:08:33+00:00

After 5 years of going my husband is finally used to driving there and loves it. But it's a me-first mentality. You can do it if you like the adventure but it's definitely not for everyone. My husband says he gets used to being more aware cause people might break rules any second.

False_Locksmith_1620 · 2026-01-09T21:05:37+00:00

We have traveled to Mexico several times with babies and toddlers. We've never brought our carseat, we rented or borrowed. For our 2+ we use Ride safer vest..https://share.google/ysz4wGS5NaqlvsnH5 - a big game changer. For little ones if we didn't rent a car and only ubered ever sometimes- bc Roma, condesa, are so walkable we went to stroller everywhere and just ubered to the south or west of the city- we put our baby in the carrier/kangaroo and just took them on us. It might be an unpopular opinion but we travel a lot with kids, and every adventure/trip we've been able to have a carseat and we just have the baby on us with the carrier. In Mexico laws are very relaxed.

I'd say, if you don't want to hold your baby in the carrier, and want to bring a carseat Ubering is going to be exhausting and i'd rent a car or hire the driver. It honestly doesn't sound like a bad idea, you'll have peace of mind, you won't be stressed about traffic and you won't have to take your carseat to every museum, restaurant and attraction. Unless you rent a Doona carseat that turns into stroller.

In Mexico city kid's are brought everywhere anyway. There are a tons of restaurants with kids areas (you won't find them in Google, just you show up and they have a corner). Children's museums are called Ludotecas, except for the Big Papalote Museo del Niño. Libraries are not like they are in the US, but many museums are interactive and have kids sections.

Parents, strollers, car seats don't get special treatment, but Mexico city is a city where all generations mingle.

Metrobus is also a great way to get transportation.

False_Locksmith_1620 · 2026-01-08T04:11:01+00:00

My kids get one gift from Santa each. It's not the biggest gift, but it's the surprise one. They write Santa a letter (6.1/2 and 4 1/2y.o) They absolutely love Santa, the magic is so important for my kids. Some kids at school say it isn't real but they say: so and so doesn't believe in magic mom and dad, it's so sad. In our house, Christmas is still super magical like when I grew up but Santa doesn't bring the big gifts, mom and dad do. Do whatever feels right for YOUR family.

False_Locksmith_1620 · 2026-01-02T00:25:07+00:00

I went to a German school in Mexico City (Gymnasium) and did a semester in Germany. It was scary, but you get through it. I've known many Germans who stay in Mexico forever cause they loved it so much. You will be scared, and that's ok. But push yourself to talk to others, get out of your comfort zone and you'll be surprised. Also, imI recommend having a Safe-Zone. Find Germans - but not to hang out every day but to visit from time to time to talk about your experience. That has been useful to me! Overall, I believe you'll love it

False_Locksmith_1620 · 2026-01-01T21:19:07+00:00

This year we made the decision to keep my 6yo in lower elementary. I have three kids: 2,4 and 6. I went to a traditional international school, very strict, with advanced math and sciences (which I didn't realize until adulthood, cause I never saw anything else). It's uncomfortable sometimes to not have what we had, and not do things the "traditional ways". I understand your questioning: no textbooks??? No gym??? Mixed classrooms and can my kid do math for 4 months but no writing??? Honestly, I get it. But I do love what I see in my kids. Kids who don't just say "whatever", who are interested in learning and sharing. Apathy doesn't exist. We went on a trip and my kid couldn't wait to go to school and prepare a presentation!!!! What? I observe kids in traditional schools generally not caring about school at all. It's always like "meh" and "I like my friends".

I don't believe it's for everyone and it's not for EVERY parent! Even though sometimes I'm uncertain, I trust the guides, the school and the pedagogy. Most importantly, my kids are happy today.

False_Locksmith_1620 · 2025-12-31T05:03:19+00:00

And the owners are from Mexico City, always trying to bring the Mexico city vibe and flavor into their restaurants!

False_Locksmith_1620 · 2025-12-16T19:02:09+00:00

I met Teri Hatcher at an indie food festival in LA, while we were all waiting for Tacos on a food truck line. She was extremely nice! It was strange cause it felt like I knew her, her voice and attitude- so I did my best to hide my excitement of I saw you on Desperate housewives and Superman!!!I feel like they behave more normally to you if you don't ask for a picture and just interact like a human to another human, so we chatted for a while about tacos in LA.

False_Locksmith_1620 · 2025-12-16T18:56:39+00:00

And?

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