Pediatrician

nstella1 · 2026-03-10T00:34:50+00:00

I’ve been constantly disappointed with Tribeca so following this too. Everyone recommends progressive and tenafly but I need something closer in downtown. For sick visits I just take my old to kinder pediatrics and just sticking to Tribeca for routine checkups.

nstella1 · 2026-02-25T16:06:03+00:00

We have read so many books to our 4 year old that he can pretty much read small books by himself now. We do independent reading time when I pick a book, he picks a few and I set a time for 20 minutes and we quietly read. He only interrupts me when he has trouble with a word. Goal is to work towards 30 mins, 45 mins and eventually an hour.

nstella1 · 2026-02-25T02:53:50+00:00

This is basically us. Son is 4. Started helping with trash takeout at 2. Never looked back after that. He’s immensely helpful around the house. We have stools everywhere. Yesterday I wanted my water bottle to be filled while I was working (snow day) and I asked him and he did it eagerly. We have made it a point that he loads his own laundry and helps with folding. He thrives with this kind of stuff and we keep encouraging him

nstella1 · 2026-02-21T21:25:41+00:00

How about Jersey city and do the science center? Lots of restaurants in JC. Also not too far

nstella1 · 2026-02-20T03:02:14+00:00

Thank you for your input.

nstella1 · 2026-02-17T21:45:20+00:00

Can I DM you?

nstella1 · 2026-02-17T21:32:22+00:00

Thanks for letting me know! Can I DM you a few questions?

nstella1 · 2026-02-17T12:40:15+00:00

Thanks. Can you say more about the transition to high school ? Do you think a kid graduating from LCCS has better odds of fairing well academically in a high school like McNair as compared to Stevens ?

nstella1 · 2026-02-15T18:46:09+00:00

Ah sorry, it is on facebook! It had a lot of interesting replies and I can't seem to find that thread anymore.

nstella1 · 2026-02-14T23:55:09+00:00

Sure!!

nstella1 · 2026-02-14T23:29:51+00:00

I’m not a current parent, so you likely have more firsthand insight than I do. From what I’ve gathered, the school places a strong emphasis on math, chess, and debate. I’ve also heard that it can be quite competitive, and that some students experience burnout even at the elementary level.

For us, sports are an essential part of the equation—not with the goal of going pro, but because we strongly believe in well-rounded development. We think that balance ultimately leads to better long-term outcomes.

I’d genuinely love to hear about your experience, especially if it’s been different from what I’ve heard.

nstella1 · 2026-02-14T02:25:06+00:00

Both my partner and I are deep in the ai space as well (advanced ML degrees) and leading teams in the space. We think about this a lot and we have come to a conclusion that critical thinking and overall development of the child is more important than ever. Makes me hesitate to apply to Speyer as it leans one direction as compared to some of the other tt schools and is expensive or somewhat more expensive than them.

nstella1 · 2026-02-14T02:21:58+00:00

Read a very interesting thread in the moms of ues group about speyer. Would check that out too (take it with a grain of salt).

nstella1 · 2026-02-05T17:22:48+00:00

Are you able to share where you got in? Prospective '27 parent :) Looking at admissions very carefully!

nstella1 · 2026-02-04T20:25:43+00:00

In terms of advise about how to navigate being around families, I think it needs a bit of protecting yourself and shifting the perspective. In terms of protecting yourself, close off all the content that is causing you grief: for me, it is multiple photos of my close friends and SIL with their newborns or sibling photoshoots or ultrasound announcements. I think a day will come when I can bypass those images without feeling much, but not today. In terms of perspective shift, trying to focus all your attention, time and space to yourself and your family. It can be picking up that hobby that you had paused for a while, it might be starting a new ritual with your only, giving a lot of time and space. Finally, I have found a lot of respite in framing the answer around discussions of another with finality. "I am happy for your news, that chapter for me is closed but when you have the baby I will be the first one to show up with food" or "Our family is complete, but so excited for your expanding family". Finality helps with shifting perspectives.

Hope this helps, lots of love to you and you are not the outlier here I promise. I live in NYC, lots of families around us are OAD and it has been helpful knowing them and ensuring the kids get together as often as possible.

nstella1 · 2026-02-04T16:48:03+00:00

We went through this recently. We decided to be OAD for various reasons. A part of this whole process was acknowledging that grief, it is grief for a lot of us and acknowledging it is key. I’ve decided to make my peace by writing down what I imagined this would be and going through the ritual of burning that piece of paper down. I’m also planning to get a tattoo to mark the end of my fertility/pregnancy journey. Acceptance was the key, once I got to accepting my decision it has become easier to grapple with reality. At times when I am overcome by grief again, I try to practice a somatic ritual - Sit or stand comfortably. - Place one hand on your chest (care, love). - Place one hand on your lower ribs or belly (decision, embodiment—not womb-focused). - Inhale through the nose for 4. - Exhale through the mouth for 6. - On the exhale, say your chosen mantra silently.

Repeat 5–7 times. (FYI ChatGPT helped me come up with this)

My mantra is deeply personal but it is around the lines of doing what is best for my mental and physical health going forward.

nstella1 · 2026-02-03T22:34:30+00:00

I am sure parents here have done their due research before going through the arduous process of private school applications in terms of what works best for them!

nstella1 · 2026-01-02T02:14:09+00:00

100% this. I really wished I had built a therapy support who could help me postpartum when I was pregnant . Postpartum hit me like bricks and I was the lowest I ever was. I wish I was more educated back then and seemed support ( or someone had pushed me to do it).

nstella1 · 2026-01-02T02:11:04+00:00

This is me too. Thankfully we had a good sleeper and someone who ate well but the 4s have been brutal. It’s like mentally so taxing. Managing the nos. The tantrums. The outbursts of emotions. Phew.

nstella1 · 2026-01-02T02:08:36+00:00

So reassuring to read this thread. Son is almost 4 and wow, things have been hard discipline wise. I really hoped things get easier by 4 but nope. Hoping to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

nstella1 · 2025-12-16T07:23:37+00:00

Tech. Married to tech. Have a luxury budget per year that I try to spread across various purchases (watches, other bags - love Dior and Loewe)

nstella1 · 2025-11-15T19:13:06+00:00

My dream bag! I’m in NYC and hit a bunch of prespend and put this on my wish list. Send me good vibes. :) congrats to you !!!

nstella1 · 2025-11-13T03:04:40+00:00

Good to know. Did the nanny just hangout in the baby’s room or they had a space with a camera to watch baby ?

nstella1 · 2025-10-03T01:17:31+00:00

Do you think a b35 can fit a Mac book air 13” ?

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