The SAHD Stigma
Stay-at-home dads don't deal with kids alone, they also face a range of perceptions attached to the role. All SAHDs have dealt with other peoples' reactions, many of which are negative. But SAHDs don't have to let that affect them.
Top Misconceptions About At-Home Dads
Stay-at-home dads face numerous stereotypes, many of them negative. Here is a list of top misconceptions about at-home dads.
Stay-at-home dads face numerous stereotypes, many of them negative. Here is a list of top misconceptions about at-home dads.
Responding to Stay-at-Home Dad Stereotypes
Responding to stay-at-home dad stereotypes can be a challenge when other's opinions are constantly directed at a full-time father, but with a little thought and patience, the high road can be taken.
Responding to stay-at-home dad stereotypes can be a challenge when other's opinions are constantly directed at a full-time father, but with a little thought and patience, the high road can be taken.
Tapping Dad's Potential
Even though more men are choosing greater involvement with their families, miles of improvement are still needed to shrink the gap between the average mom and typical dad.
Even though more men are choosing greater involvement with their families, miles of improvement are still needed to shrink the gap between the average mom and typical dad.
The Mr. Mom Myth
If you are a stay home dad, does the Mr. Mom image bother you? It bothers lots of stay home dads, and some are working to change the stereotype that Michael Keaton created years ago.
If you are a stay home dad, does the Mr. Mom image bother you? It bothers lots of stay home dads, and some are working to change the stereotype that Michael Keaton created years ago.
Top Things to Say to a SAHD
SillyDad.com's Steven Remington wrote an entertaining piece on what comments stay-at-home dads would like to hear.
SillyDad.com's Steven Remington wrote an entertaining piece on what comments stay-at-home dads would like to hear.
Vent With Your At-Home Peers
For plenty of stories about dealing with the SAHD stigma, as well as a chance to vent or offer support, online forums, such as the one provided by athomedad.org, are good places to go.
For plenty of stories about dealing with the SAHD stigma, as well as a chance to vent or offer support, online forums, such as the one provided by athomedad.org, are good places to go.