Writer’s Workshop:Only for Mummy
As a parent we wish to educate our child to the best of our abilities. We wish to teach them everything that we can possibly teach so that they will be well equipped with the correct tools to deal with whatever problems and obstacles that life may throw their way. We want our babies to be able to be self reliant and independent when they grow up to be young adults.
Through educating our kids we impart the values and wisdom that were installed into us from our own parents and ancestors. However little do we realize that it’s our kids that are the one who give us the best lessons in life on parenting.
It’s not about the abundance of knowledge or multitude of skills which one needs to have to survive but learning how to be at peace with yourself.
It’s amazing how much your child can teach you even at their tender age. Lessons about patience, enjoying life, taking things slow and doing it one step at a time. Forgiveness and acceptance that we are not perfect but doing the best we can.
Unconditional love and having an open heart and mind. Many of these lessons which we may have forgotten as we grew up.
It’s not just about who you are as a parent but how you have impacted the life of your child as they have places their impact on yours.
What have your child taught YOU about parenting?
What’s your most unforgettable moment?
August 30, 2012 @ 2:27 pm
So agree! Just like I always feel character building is so much more important than knowledge building.
August 30, 2012 @ 6:29 pm
i am learning from my children everyday. When we become adults we get things so complicated, i am reminded by my children to always go back on basic things to make life simple and happy
August 30, 2012 @ 9:59 pm
Totally, I’ve been ECE homeschooling my kids since I was blessed with them and my daughter loves her science lessons so much – she could tell you what microorganisms are from the age of two and can explain why it’s important to wash our hands and my son has been able to recognize and ‘read’ certain words without picture prompts since he was 18 months old. To me, I want to introduce my kids to the love of learning, and foster a healthy curiosity about the world they live in. I’m popping by to visit from Katherine’s linky!
Cheers,
Char
http://1epicmom.com
August 30, 2012 @ 10:30 pm
Nice post! I definitely agree with you. Children do change you and shape you, it’s amazing how much you can learn from them!
August 30, 2012 @ 10:55 pm
Sometimes it’s hard to know which of us has the greater impact..us on them or they on us.
August 30, 2012 @ 11:55 pm
So true. From the moment they are born our lives are forever changed and they will teach us every step of the way.
August 31, 2012 @ 2:18 am
Beautiful post. I think patience and taking things slow resonate with me the most. My kids just love to play blocks on the family room rug. We do not need to be racing around town all the time to the park, to a sports team, to a craft class etc… Simple is better for the young ones. I remember when I was under 10 years old, my brother, sister and I would spend hours upon hours outside building forts. Simple stuff.
I think my patience is getting better, but it was quite a struggle for me for awhile when they were at the toddler age. 🙂
August 31, 2012 @ 2:38 am
Each of my kids teach me different things all the time, but they mostly teach me patience and hanging loose, take time for a laugh with them.
I have so many unforgettable moment, some sweet some bitter, but there is always love.
August 31, 2012 @ 5:18 am
My children (and grandchildren) have taught me that I can love far more than I ever thought I could…
August 31, 2012 @ 7:40 am
Oh but pleassssssssssse Mommy!!!!
August 31, 2012 @ 9:22 am
I don’t have children yet, but I do have a little niece. She definitely has taught me a lot!
August 31, 2012 @ 10:02 am
I’ve learned so many things as a parent. I’ve learned how to let go when they’re growing up, I’ve learned that not taking time with my kids hurt them and our relationship, that teaching them about our faith is vital to understanding who they are, and that love has no bounds when it comes to them.
August 31, 2012 @ 10:04 am
I have definitely learned so much from my daughter. For one, she’s taught me not to worry too much, and that it’s ok to make mistakes, because everybody makes mistakes. She teaches me so many things every single day, without her even knowing it. I’d be lost without her…
August 31, 2012 @ 10:07 am
Dominique… well said. I try to teach my little girl compassion, patience, love, care, respect, when to listen, when to speak as well as helping others. Having good morals and integrity are a given. Hopefully I will do a good job. We’ll find out as time goes by and life unfolds… Grace, peace and blessings. Carla.
August 31, 2012 @ 10:10 am
I could never list all the things I’ve learned…and still learn every day from my daughter. Children are wise in ways we can not understand. Stopped by via Mama Kat’s. Lovely post!
August 31, 2012 @ 10:30 am
This is a powerful post to remind us of the importance our role of teachers will have on our little ones. And your picture is gorgeous! what a beautiful baby girl!!
August 31, 2012 @ 8:30 pm
Great post and so true.
September 2, 2012 @ 5:46 am
My 13-year-old son recently has taught me the value of parenting out of love and not anger. I am learning that when I remind him how much I love him, he relents, opens hie ears and heart then listens to what I have to say. Both of my kids also have taught me the value of humor. If it’s all small stuff, it’s got to be funny. Humor takes the shame/embarassment out of the sting of correction. As I learn these valuable lessons I know my children are learning them and they will share these lessons with my grandchildren. Great topic!
September 2, 2012 @ 1:55 pm
My child has taught me patience.
September 2, 2012 @ 10:26 pm
Thank you for sharing your lovely post at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop linky party xo
September 5, 2012 @ 8:07 am
Gosh.
She is beyond cute!
Everytime I see a picture of your lovely family, it melts my heart.
Motherhood is not for the faint of heart.
It is constantly evolving into things you could never imagine!
Thanks for an outstanding link to the letter “O” for this week.
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