There are some people who believe that they are prepared to critique teachers’ performances because they went to elementary school themselves.  The confidence of what seemed to work for us as individuals fuels a lot of stress for teachers.  The same can be said about parenting.  Nothing saps the confidence of the uninitiated quite like the reality of actually becoming a parent.  KJ Dell’ Antonia however, tells parents to cut themselves some slack. 

Dell’Antonia is a former New York Times reporter, editor and lead blogger of The Times’ “The Motherlode Blog,” and current Times contributor.  She is the author of the critically acclaimed book, “How to be a Happier Parent: Raising a Family, Having a Life, and Loving (Almost) Every Minute” and the forthcoming novel “The Chicken Sisters.”  Dell’Antonia is a graduate of Kansas State University, where she earned a bachelor of science degree in business and physical anthropology, and the University of Chicago Law School.  She lives in New Hampshire with her husband and four children.

There are some people who believe that they are prepared to critique teachers&rsquo; performances because they went to elementary school themselves.&nbsp; The confidence of what seemed to work for us as individuals fuels a lot of stress for teachers.&nbsp; The same can be said about parenting.&nbsp; Nothing saps the confidence of the uninitiated quite like the reality of actually becoming a parent.&nbsp; KJ Dell&rsquo; Antonia however, tells parents to cut themselves some slack.&nbsp;
Dell&rsquo;Antonia is a former New York Times reporter, editor and lead blogger of The Times&rsquo; &ldquo;The Motherlode Blog,&rdquo; and current Times contributor. &nbsp;She is the author of the critically acclaimed book, &ldquo;How to be a Happier Parent: Raising a Family, Having a Life, and Loving (Almost) Every Minute&rdquo; and the forthcoming novel &ldquo;The Chicken Sisters.&rdquo; &nbsp;Dell&rsquo;Antonia is a graduate of Kansas State University, where she earned a bachelor of science degree in business and physical anthropology, and the University of Chicago Law School.&nbsp; She lives in New Hampshire with her husband and four children.

Story in the Public Square is a weekly, 30-minute series that brings audiences to the intersection of storytelling and public affairs. Hosted by Jim Ludes and G. Wayne Miller, Story in the Public Square offers a spirited but respectful dialogue. Often funny, always provocative, each episode of Story in the Public Square
moves beyond traditional public affairs programming to consider the impact of narrative and storytelling on public life today.

Story in the Public Square is a weekly, 30-minute series that brings audiences to the intersection of storytelling and public affairs. Hosted by Jim Ludes and G. Wayne Miller, Story in the Public Square offers a spirited but respectful dialogue. Often funny, always provocative, each episode of Story in the Public Square moves beyond traditional public affairs programming to consider the impact of narrative and storytelling on public life today.

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