Homeschooling 4 kids, keeping a house, staying fit, sharing useful content.. woman, you are amazing!

Studies show that kids that grow up in NYC with good parenting tend to be more creative, have better people skills and are better mentally adjusted because of the diversity.

I and my 3 children moved out of NYC in 2002 after a divorce. After 9/11, I began to see a dramatic increase in prices on everything. I decided to transfer to the DC office of my job and live in Maryland. Commuting was not a big deal at all. I left behind a beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath garden apartment in Queens. I hated to leave but I knew I would be in a struggle in a few years and decided to leave when the time was best. I loved living in New York and still visit now and then because no place is like New York. My girls learned a lot about diversity, the culture is amazing,. Macy's at Christmas was a must and they really believed the real Santa came to Macy's. They learned how to get around and be independent and to think on their feet. I had a car but due to traffic and parking issues we often took the subway or buses. Having a car was vital while living in Queens. Sometimes I wish I had not left, but the cost of living would have been killer. As much as I miss it, one of the biggest problems was laundry. I do not miss that trek.

Wow! I left Brooklyn 35 years ago to live in Florida. I miss it so much!!! Now seems like many New Yorkers are here.

Love this video. Really good pointers. If I had to do it all over. I would still raise my children here in NYC. The biggest perk for me is the cultural diversity. My children grew up amongst the United Nations. I would have it no other way. 🙏🏿

Just found your channel. I lived in NYC until my daughter was 3yo. I always had people help me with the stroller. Laundry was rough. I gave in and brought it to the laundromat and had them do it- mainly because we would haul 4 or 5 huge bags and the ladies folded it so well it came back in 2 bags. We live in Western MA. now. Your videos bring back fond memories. Thanks

My husband is from NYC and i am from Madrid (Spain) we are raising 3 kids in Spain and we are happy with healthcare, parks , transportation and schools in Spain. My husband never wanted to raise kids in NY due to the high cost of living. I cannot imagine paying that much price for an apartment. However i am sure that raising kids in NY it would also have been a great experience.

Such a fun video. My wife and I loved your views and opinions. We live in Atlanta but our hearts are in NY. Subscribed!

I didn't know that moving "Into" NY as oppose to "Out of" was even a consideration these days! Thanks! ☺️

I'm about to move to NY with my wife and two kids for a $110k/year salary (rent is taken care of by the recruiting company). Please how best do i survive and save at least $3k monthly?

Your videos are fascinating...thank you!!!

Thank goodness my Dad had a car, I hated alternate side of the street parking! Lol I put my year old on top of the shopping cart full of laundry and the with two kids one was holding on to the cart walking along 😁

I used a snuggly for the baby , umbrella stroller over my shoulder and a toddler in tow to take two trains to the pediatrician. We did not own a car. I was pretty fit back then.

Super informative video and realistic. Thanks!

The whole getting a good parking spot and then REALLY having to think about whether the errand is worth losing that spot over is REAL. Fortunately I can walk to everything I need but it gets a little silly sometimes with hanging onto those "good" spots.

Very interesting! NYC is a place I’d love to visit but definitely too expensive to live there! Most populated cities are expensive I really can’t imagine how people do it. The rent alone is astronomical! It’s so impressive that you live happily in NYC and make it work! Great channel content you have & I wish your family best times in your community!

Thank you for the information! My daughter is moving there from Wisconsin to go to film school and I’ve been so nervous. But you are helping me navigate a lot!

You are amazing love watching your videos you are so relax blessings

you're an amazing family . all the best , on this nice new chapter opening up to you . thank you for sharing🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰...............

Thanks for sharing ❤

Sounds like SO much fun? Come live in Wi people. Its so beautiful! 3 bedroom $1200 new construction, parking everywhere, huge parks in towns, Performing Arts everywhere. State and National parks, sports teams and this is Short List!! Great schools universities zoos, . Visit Nyc but live in beauty 😢and community. Cultural diversity in Wi: all

New sub here! The parking… I did my dental residency in Brooklyn and my cars has been towed because of those dreaded cleaning days. It’s definitely better not to bring a car to nyc. I love that y’all are homeschooling in the city though. We also homeschool as a military family. I’d love to be friends and connect here. I’m really enjoying your videos!

This was really good. I love videos describing what makes a certain area “home” for people.

You did a great job of laying out the challenges. Thank you!!!

I've never been to New York but you are so informative about it. Thank you!

You are pure sunshine, Thanks for sharing

Patrice, you have such a pleasant and positive personality! I'm glad I ran across you bc I know I'm really going to enjoy getting to know your wonderful family!

Very nice to point out that there are nice things in NYC👍🏽 I had forgotten.

Hi New York TIF, from landlocked TN. You certainly brought up wonderful aspects of New York living I had never imagined. We drive everywhere here, but I did spend 10 years taking our laundry to the laundromat.

It's rare, very rare to see KZfaqrs talking about moving to ny with family. Thank you for this. My family of 3 had been talking about this for over 5 years. We both work in the medical field so we can transfer. We don't care much for the city. We love Brooklyn , we are fine with no cars, we are a very active family. A priority is finding a neighborhood that's family oriented , we thought about Park slope, cobble hill, sunset Park maybe lic or Astoria. , what neighborhood would you recommend for active families that is family friendly where everyone knows eachother with parks in every corner ?

I found this fascinating! So far from my own thinking. I would always choose a much less expensive, more comfortable, living situation. As a traveller, my savings would be used to VISIT wonderful places like NYC, and take advantages of events, theatre, museums etc. As Canadians, we have lived in Europe (as a family) and now have lived in México for over 15 years. We can afford to travel at whim, relocate and we retired early. I'm happy to see you so happy with your situation, but I know I would be worried about money and safety in your situation. Not trying to be critical, just had my eyes opened wide! Enjoying your videos...

Left nyc as a kid for the suburbs. I’ll be raising my kids in ny when I get older.

Enjoyed the video... very good and very true points about living in the city of NY..

Wow! The rent is outrageous.

I want to move me and my children to NYC soo bad ! My oldest has autism I feel he would get better services there. Plus I've always been fascinated with NYC. I don't know where to start 🙃

Any tips on finding housing and apartments for families? There's so many scams looking and so many unwilling to rent to families with children is what I am finding. And have you heard of a room requirement per numbers of household members?

Wowza, rent is ridiculous there. We moved out of NY a long time ago and now in Texas. We rent a 4 bdrm 2 bath house for $1685

Great information

Your music choice doesn't line up with mine one but the video is great

the happy carvan lives in nyc has 10 kids living in NYC.

A trip to Governor's Island is worth the trip. It is perfect to spend the day.

I love you guys

Have you ever considered leaving NYC? Have you considered buying a place? I’ve visited NYC once or twice and I’ve always wondered could you purchase an apartment in a building

Great video. Which of the 5 boroughs do you live in?

Great video...but that background music is very distracting.

I always said if I could, I would raise kids in NYC because they would be acclimated to people who are culturally different than they are and that diversity is what’s lacking in most parts of the United States.

I really wonder why people go through so much sacrifice to live in NYC. Don't get me wrong I really love the city.. but I can get pretty much all those experiences , although different.. in my current city. We also have a 5 bedroom 2 bath 2000sqft 2 suite home for about $1500 per month owned.

Detroiter here. Despite poverty porn videos, Detroit has some very nice neighborhoods. Until recently, people preferred houses over apartment living. For what you pay for one year’s rent in New York. You can buy a four bedroom house in a gated community on the river. Most housing has full sized washers and dryers. If you work from home as well as home school your children, you can live like royalty including having your own pool. Granted, you may have to drive to ethnic enclaves spread out over the city and nearby suburbs but we have diversity. Here’s the biggest drawback, transportation. You absolutely must have a car and auto insurance is sky high BUT what you save in housing you could afford frequent trips by air to New York. Face it, you’re not going to a restaurant, museum or Broadway show every week, not with a family of six. Detroit. Think about it. Just saying.

New to this channel. Wondering why the kids are home schooled

Come and live in Australia for what you are paying try a 5 bed room home with garden and +

That’s too much money for rental properties especially with a family

You hear how dangerous the subway is is this why you use A car or do you use the subway too?

#1. You are fabulous and fantastic 🦄🦄 #2. Again did I say 🦄🦄🦄 #3. Like Tupac said DEAR momma made miracles every Thanksgiving....... LoL #4. Somebody out here scamming in NYC @ rent cost 👿👿👿👿👿 #5. Beautiful family KEEP your head up.... again Tupac... LoL

“Big city” ma’am, my entire state’s population can fit inside New York City!😂😂😂😂

How about crime? Do you feel safe walking around alone??

What is your opinion on NYC public schools? And is that the reason why you homeschool

I LOVE NY!! Yet, we have to watch children "MUCH" "MUCH", MUCH CLOSER NOW❗❗❗PLEASE' kindly be careful. Almost need the leashes literally now😊😊

Where are you from “ what is your ethnicity?

Visited NY once, have no desire to stay or visit! Cement hell! With the largest rats I have ever seen! So what is the hype?