Parents University: Get Your Diploma Here
Posted on 01.11.08 in Parenthood Parents University and there are 14 comments.
I want to be a better mother.
The weight of that responsibility weighs heavy on me sometimes. I mean, I’m shaping three peoples very lives. How I act each day will determine their therapy bill in 20 years.
I’m not content with keeping my kids healthy and safe. I’m not content with raising good kids who share, get good grades and stay away from drugs.
I’m desperate to raise three people who are passionately in love with God, hurt for the hurting, seek justice for the oppressed and share the hope and life found in Jesus everywhere they go.
But I don’t read my Bible everyday and I get frustrated with my kids on a daily hourly basis. I don’t really like to color or do crafts and I can barely make sure my own kids are properly clothed and fed - much less invest in the needs of others.
Half the time I feel like I have no idea what I’m doing and that my friends and I are all just winging this whole parenting thing.
I need help.
I often wish that there was a Parents University because I just don’t feel like I’m very well equipped for the most important job I’ve ever done.
But there isn’t a Parents University.
So I’m going to start one. Right here on this blog.
Every week on Thursdays I’m going to ask a question on a certain parenting topic. You’ll write your ideas, solutions and suggestions on your blog and then send me the link. I’ll them compile all the links into one post and we’ll all have a handy reference for that topic.
What do you think? Anyone interested?
I’ve got a few topic ideas for next Thursday, but if anyone has any suggestions, let me know.
(FYI, for all you folks not interested in Parents University, I’ve got another fun interactive thing-a-ma-bob that I’ll introduce on Monday. Stay tuned.)
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Sweet! A degree that I’ll actually use. We’re looking forward to it, Kat.
Jan 11, 08 at 03:02 pm
Not a parent, but if I lived closer I’d volunteer to come color and do crafts with the girls. I love that stuff.
Jan 11, 08 at 03:41 pm
Kat--I feel the same way! Great idea!
Jan 11, 08 at 05:06 pm
Sounds like a really grand idea........I’m in!
I would really love to hear ideas on balancing husband/wife time with mom/dad time. And about inlaw relationships re: money and obligations....
Jan 11, 08 at 06:30 pm
What a grand idea!! Your post resonated with my own insecurities as a mother.I find as May creeps closer I wonder....how am I going to be a great mother to two children, when I hardly feel like I am barely squeaky by with just ONE?!
Jan 11, 08 at 06:34 pm
Im definitely interested!
a topic idea: making sure each child gets equal time and attention.
Jan 11, 08 at 09:11 pm
I like this idea--sounds great!
Jan 11, 08 at 10:27 pm
I’m glad you all are on board. I think it could be really helpful for us all to learn from each other.
Amy,
Well, it just looks like you’re gonna have to move to Texas…
Jan 12, 08 at 06:45 am
yes yes yes!!! i feel pathetic at times, and i hate thinking raising my girls boils down to trial and error…
how about some discussion on DISCIPLINE? i’m trying to shape a strong willed child, not break her, and it’s hard to know how to incorporate discipline appropriately. how strict to be, how much to harp on things, when to give a break, when to spank and when to use the “naughty chair”, etc....
Jan 12, 08 at 09:22 am
Strong willed child, yes! My oldest definitely falls in that category. I’m up for that discussion as well…
Jan 12, 08 at 11:10 am
Kat, I think this is a awesome idea, and I’m in! My biggest issues right now: two-year old tantrums and my changing relationship with my tween daughter…
Jan 13, 08 at 02:03 pm
This is a great idea. We have a 2-year-old boy. I am fascinated by how many parents are concerned about doing the right thing in every situation with their kids.
Jan 14, 08 at 04:38 pm
I think I have something to contribute, but alas, no blog. Raising 7 well adjusted kids means the lovely Katherine and I did something right. If I never did another thing, I can feel good about that.
I walked in my daughter’s room last week, and she was listening to Joyce Meyer via internet. Its a small thing, but I was quietly very proud of her. Not rock, not rap, Joyce Meyer. wow.
Jan 15, 08 at 01:03 pm
great idea.... I’d love to connect up a couple we know to this stuff, especially in a blog format. They’re starting up a family ministry called Peace In The Home…
I’ll try better to read your blog a little quicker this time 
Via the Feed
cool dad
Jan 11, 08 at 02:28 pm