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Kelli (Stay-at-home mom of Logan 9, and Whitney 7): In my previous life, BC – Before Children, I was a fifth grade teacher.
Jen (Dual-career mom of Jacob 6, and Caleb, 3): Do you miss it?
Kelli: I miss the absolute joy of watching kids blossom with knowledge and being a part of it.
What I don’t miss is “that parent” who instead of being my teammate in educating their child became my adversary – second guessing and challenging every move I made, sucking the joy out of teaching and making me fearful of my own shadow.
Jen: Since I am married to a teacher, I also see both sides of the equation; but usually not in the heat of the moment. And, usually, it is my husband who is the sensible one and tells me to back off and relax.
Kelli: Of course, BC, you think you will never be “that parent.” AD – After Diapers, suddenly you become a mother bear who will go after anyone who dares to think of your child as...
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