Dads course for those that have busy schedules

[jaydee1002]

Hi All,

I'm looking to create a course for Dads with busy schedules in order to regain some balance within their own lives and also their children’s.

A bit of background. I've recently just had our first little one and he's 17 weeks old now. He's awesome. The reason why I want to do this and see whether there is any interest is because when I was growing up my parents did absolutely everything to set up us up for the future but unfortunately that came at a cost as they raised 4 kids in a 1-bedroom shop and both parents managed the shop (during 7am - 10pm everyday) and us. After my dad closed the shop his health started to deteriorate. Once my dad did close the shop we'd all moved out and had gone to uni etc so we never had that close bond with our parents.

Having a full-time job, myself (nothing in comparison to what my parents had to go through). I personally find it difficult and often feel guilty that I've not done enough to look after myself and don't want to be in the same health condition when I grow older. Plus, I often feel guilty I'm missing out on all the precious moments with my little one and don't want him to grow up and us not having that bond.

Anyways I’m looking to put together a course on the following topics and once I've created the material I would love to take people through it if there is any interested? I'm only in the very very early stages and I would love to hear from you and obtain any feedback on whether there is anything you would like to include and things that may have worked for you to become a stronger family.

Course headings:

1. How to make time with your family whilst juggling a busy schedule or work and ensuring the time you do have is spent wisely and building those relationships. Personal development – how to look after yourself so you are able to look after others
   
2. How to communicate with your children. Learning how to listen to them and not over reacting to their actions / how they behaviour.
   
3. How to discipline them with love and praise and guide them to be the best version of themselves
   
4. Strive to be the best husband so your wife is able to provide the best support for your children
   
5. Creative ways the father can play and build that bond with their children
   
   Thank you very much and I appreciate any inputs and whether there is any interest?

[duffmcstockings]

Bump for the evening crowd

[AnoymousCoward]

How are you going to advise people on items 1), 2), and 3) when you only have 17 weeks experience as a parent?

[BearPie]

@AnoymousCoward

How are you going to advise people on items 1), 2), and 3) when you only have 17 weeks experience as a parent?

That’s a rather patronising and rude comment. It’s like saying you can’t possibly be a paediatrician if you don’t have children. Believe it or not, it is possible to have an understanding of child behaviour and development without being a parent. 🙄

[BearPie]

@jaydee1002

Hi All,

I'm looking to create a course for Dads with busy schedules in order to regain some balance within their own lives and also their children’s.

A bit of background. I've recently just had our first little one and he's 17 weeks old now. He's awesome. The reason why I want to do this and see whether there is any interest is because when I was growing up my parents did absolutely everything to set up us up for the future but unfortunately that came at a cost as they raised 4 kids in a 1-bedroom shop and both parents managed the shop (during 7am - 10pm everyday) and us. After my dad closed the shop his health started to deteriorate. Once my dad did close the shop we'd all moved out and had gone to uni etc so we never had that close bond with our parents.

Having a full-time job, myself (nothing in comparison to what my parents had to go through). I personally find it difficult and often feel guilty that I've not done enough to look after myself and don't want to be in the same health condition when I grow older. Plus, I often feel guilty I'm missing out on all the precious moments with my little one and don't want him to grow up and us not having that bond.

Anyways I’m looking to put together a course on the following topics and once I've created the material I would love to take people through it if there is any interested? I'm only in the very very early stages and I would love to hear from you and obtain any feedback on whether there is anything you would like to include and things that may have worked for you to become a stronger family.

Course headings:
1) How to make time with your family whilst juggling a busy schedule or work and ensuring the time you do have is spent wisely and building those relationships. Personal development – how to look after yourself so you are able to look after others
2) How to communicate with your children. Learning how to listen to them and not over reacting to their actions / how they behaviour.
3) How to discipline them with love and praise and guide them to be the best version of themselves
4) Strive to be the best husband so your wife is able to provide the best support for your children
5) Creative ways the father can play and build that bond with their children

Thank you very much and I appreciate any inputs and whether there is any interest?

I think anything that gets dads more engaged can only be a good thing. Sounds great, good luck.

[AnoymousCoward]

It takes more than 7 years training to become a paediatrician. I am asking what experience he has of communication with children, managing behaviour etc that he can use to train others.
It's a fair question, and I didn't ask it rudely.

[MaizeBlouse]

I think your motivation behind the idea is really great and it's obviously a worthwhile project.
I do have to agree with a PP and ask how you feel you are in the best position to teach others about how to best parent and raise a child etc? I'm asking genuinely, not in a sarcastic way! You may have qualifications or specific training in this area for all I know. Babies needs are so different to a toddler, or a child or a teen.
Also you mentioned wanting to look after your health, did you mean mental health? Or is it a fitness course? I found this a bit confusing.

Anyway don't forget to enjoy the time with your baby whilst juggling this fledgling project and your full time job!!

[HeddaGarbled]

I think there’s quite a lot of this stuff already in existence, including free courses from local authorities. Have you looked into whether there’s any competition local to you?

[duffmcstockings]

I love this guy. I think we all have a lot to learn from him. Please form an orderly queue.

[perrierplease]

Great idea. My husband has a busy job, 50% away from home, works 7 days a week in all time zones. Our little one has taken the AirPods from his dads ears and thrown them to try to get him to stop working. I have come up with some ideas that work for us/them. I'd be happy to share. I'll inbox you.