Before the class started, each couple had to introduce themselves -- how long they've been married and the reason why they are attending this course!
Bebe & i then realised dat we were the "blurrest" parents of them all... cos we were the only ones who didn't kn beforehand dat this course was the Gary Ezzo course!! Hahaha!! :p But oh nvm, it's nvr too late to kn, & most impt of all, our aims are common -- to learn hw to raise our child in the most effective & Godly way! :)
Anyway, each week during the 2-hr class, we will all watch a video together, followed by Q&A for our group discussions, & last but not least, fellowship via tea-time! :D
One of the most impt lesson we've learnt last week was dat a healthy husband-wife relationship is essential to the emotional health of children in the home. A strong marriage provides a haven of security for children as they grow in the nurturing process.
And also, parents shld not become child-centered even tho it is natural to desire to give to their children. Some tips in the book on meeting all our baby's needs while still maintaining life beyond baby:
1. Life doesn't stop once you have a baby. It may slow down for a few weeks, but it should not stop entirely.
2. Take time to commune with God through prayer and study.
3. Date your spouse. (I'd love dat!!)
4. Continue those loving gestures you enjoyed before the baby came along. (Yeahh!!!)
5. Invite friends over for a meal or for an evening of fellowship.
6. At the end of each day, spend fifteen minutes sitting with your spouse discussing the day's events. ("Couch time!!")
7. When it comes to parenting, remember you're a team.
Having said all these.... we'd better make sure we FOLLOW the above as much as we can! :p
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