Professionalizing Motherhood

by Savage, Jill

• ISBN13: 9780310237419
• ISBN10: 0310237416
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-03-01
• Publisher: Zondervan

Summary

"Professionalizing Motherhood" confirms that motherhood is not only a valid career choice but also a worthy and significant profession. Savage assures readers of their great value of their presence in the home to teach and nurture their children. In addition to helping readers develop a personal mission statement, it helps them develop a network of "coworkers".

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	7	(2)
Introduction	9	(6)
PART 1 --- SHIFT YOUR THINKING
Professionalizing Motherhood	15	(12)
So What Did You Do Today?	27	(13)
Take Care of the Caregiver	40	(19)
PART 2 --- DETERMINE YOUR STRATEGY
Do You Know Your True Value?	59	(11)
Is Your Family Marriage-Centered?	70	(10)
Where Are My Coworkers?	80	(13)
PART 3 --- TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Fun: You've Got to Have A Good Time!	93	(13)
Prayer: An Indispensable Tool	106	(16)
Creativity: Let the Creative Juices Flow!	122	(15)
Grace: It Has a Place in Your Home	137	(15)
Humor: Let's Laugh a Bit!	152	(11)
Organization: I Can't Go Anywhere Without My Planner!	163	(10)
PART 4 --- ESTABLISH YOUR CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
Develop Your Partnership with God	173	(10)
Parent with Purpose	183	(16)
Make Your House a Home	199	(12)
Build an Incredible Resume!	211	(5)
Appendix A: A Message for the Husband of a Woman in the Profession of Motherhood	216	(3)
Appendix B: My Professional Goals	219	(2)
Appendix C: Professional Resources for Mothers at Home	221