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Stay Home DadsMore and more fathers are opting to be at-home dads for a variety of reasons. Find information and resources here for dads who become primary caregiver and spend their working and waking hours at home.
Start a Successful Playgroup
Stay at home dads can really benefit from creating a playgroup with other stay at home dads in their home area. Your kids can branch out and make new friends, and you can have connections with other stay at home dads as well. Find out how to find an existing playgroup or start a new one Making Chores Fun and Effective for Dads and Kids
Teaching kids responsibility often involves developing a list of chores for them to do at home. Here are some ideas from stay-at-home dads as to how they organize the chores and the kids to get the work done and help them learn to be accountable and responsible. Stay at Home Dad Handbook
The Stay at Home Dad Handbook is a top pick for any father who wants to be better. It is also a great guide for the stay at home dad who is the primary caregiver for his children. Father Time: Striking a Balance Between Work and Home
What options might dad have for spending more time at home? Do employers really work with you to make alternative arrangements like flexible schedules, telecommuting and the like? They do, if you can make your case. Find out the pros and cons of modified schedules in this article. Making Change Work
Does the husband wife relationship change when dad becomes a stay-at-home or work-at-home dad and mom works outside the home? You bet! Check out this article on making the relationship transition when you become an at-home dad. |
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