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Mom-in-Chief

AnnMarie Evola Kallinikos, former editor of PARENTGUIDE News, lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and two kids.

School for Mom

Mon Feb 01 2010

It looks like I might be starting a new chapter in my life.

I love taking care of my kids, but I miss the structure of working, the interaction with other adults and the satisfaction of challenging myself intellectually. Therefore, after much speculation and concern, I have decided to put aside my worry and return to the world of academia. I know that going back to school will be rewarding— strangely, I love to learn and study. While other people tried everything to graduate from college early, I fought the urge to stay longer. In fact, I was en route to enter a graduate program but instead decided to take a job at an amazing establishment— PARENTGUIDE! Though I have never regretted my decision, I always felt that going back to school was somewhere in my future. I feel so excited about this new adventure, however, I can't help but worry about my kids. Will they suffer in my absence? Will I find the time to study after doing their homework and mine? I am going to try to not think too far into the future and take each day as it comes. Wish me luck!