Articles Index
When the Kids Miss Mom
It is natural that kids will miss their mom when she is at work. How can the stay-at-home dad handle the tough situation when the kids long for their mom during the day?
Help Me Obi Wan, You're My Only Hope!
Stay-at-home dad Toby J. Swager tells of the joy spending time with his daughters and how they've picked up on his interests.
Lord of the Fly
Stay-at-home dad Mark Thomas describes another occupational hazard – this one an entertaining look at a mishap with a zipper.
Every Day Tasks Help Stay-at-Home Dads Stay Active
Many stay-at-home dads long to be more active, but in reality, their everyday tasks may provide a surprising amount of exercise.
Getting a Guilt-Free Breakaway
Stay-at-home dads require a break from the action from time to time, but it can be tough getting it without feeling guilty. With some work, it is possible to get a guilt free break.
The Economy's Impact on Stay-at-Home Dads
Stay-at-home dads are not immune to the downsides of a bad economy. What is the impact of tough financial times and can the SAHD adjust?
Why It Makes Economic Sense To Stay With The Kids
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Activities, Dad Style
Change up some of those same old activities by mixing in things that interest you and the kids will love. You'll get to teach them what you love and they'll get another great experience with dad.
The Importance of Routine
In order to avoid the chaos an unstructured day can create, stay-at-home dads need to respect the importance of routine. That structure can help develop good habits in kids and held the SAHD get through the day.
How SAHDs Can Stay Intellectually Stimulated
Stay-at-home dads need to find ways to keep themselves mentally sharp and intellectually stimulated after hours with young children. Here are some ideas to keep the SAHD mind fresh.
How to Avoid Burnout
Burnout can come easy for a stay-at-home dad, but there are plenty of ways to avoid the situation. Among the ideas, do activities with the kids you enjoy or go on a date with your wife.
Breaking Through Stay-at-Home Dad Isolation
A feeling of isolation is a very real side effect for stay at home dads. It may be impossible to avoid feeling isolated all the time, but with work, a SAHD doesn't have to be trapped by it.
How SAHDs can Deal with Their Wives as Breadwinners
Dealing with their wives as breadwinners can be a difficult task for stay-at-home dads as traditional genger roles are ingrained. But by communicating openly with their spouses and working out their feelings, SAHDs can be comfortable with their breadwinning status.
Adjusting To Life On One Income
Adjusting to a single income can be tough for a new stay-at-home dad and his family. But there are plenty of steps that he can take to make the transition a smooth one.
Take Advantage of Stay-at-Home Dad Volunteer Opportunities
Stay at Home Dad Volunteer Opportunities are a good way to help full-time dads get out of the house and help with the kids and in the community.
The Importance of Routine for Children
The importance of routine for children is a big topic for stay at home dads to focus on. Getting and keeping kids in a routine establishes many good habits.
Simple Ways For a SAHD to Get Away with the Wife
Stay-at-home dads need to take advantage of even the slightest opportunities to get take a break from the kids and have a relationship refresher with his spouse.
Connecting with Stay-at-Home Moms
Stay at home dads are bound to run into stay at home moms at some point. So it only makes sense for them to meet stay at home moms and interact in a positive fashion.
Stay-at-Home Dads can add their Signature to the Menu
As stay-at-home dads get more comfortable in the kitchen, they can add their signature to mealtime. The stay-at-home dad should use his time in the kitchen to his advantage, experimenting with recipes, ingredients and coming up with new meal ideas.
Stay-at-Home Dads Also Benefit from Routine
A good routine isn't just important for kids. Stay-at-home dads need to benefit from routine as well.
Finding the Same Page on Stay-at-Home Dad Discipline
With one parent with the children a lot more than the other, conflicts over how the kids are disciplined are sure to arise. There are ways a stay-at-home dad and his spouse can get on the same page when discipline the kids is necessary.
Stay-at-Home Dad Housework Doesn't Need to be a Challenge
Housework might not be the best part about being a stay-at-home dad, but there are adjustments that can help him stay on top of the chores.
Attacking Dinner
With a little prep work, stay-at-home dads can handle the challenges that come with preparing dinner for their families.
Find Fellow Stay-at-Home Dads
Fellow stay-at-home dads aren't always visible, but with a little effort finding and meeting other stay at home dads isn't that difficult.
The Tough Question
Explaing what a stay at home dad does is not always clear cut. Some dads don't mind saying exactly what they do and others aren't always comfortable sharing. In the end, he has to figure out what he is comfortable with.