Tag: stay-at-home dads
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Let’s Stop Making Dads Look Inept
Get Pregnant Fast No, really. It’s time to change the narrative. Fathers are fully capable of engaging in real parenting. Yes, if you’re a stay-at-home mom (SAHM), you naturally spend more hours with the kids, which means you might know that one child can’t stand peanut butter and jelly, while another can’t get enough of…
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8 Outdated Dad Stereotypes That Need to Go
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s progressive world, it’s hard to believe that many outdated stereotypes about fathers still linger. These misconceptions not only perpetuate harmful gender norms but also hinder the evolving role of dads in parenting. Let’s take a look at eight of these stereotypes that need to be put to rest. Dads Prioritize…
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The World Needs More Men Like You
Get Pregnant Fast Several months ago, my partner, Mark, and I had a heart-to-heart conversation. If you’re in a committed relationship, you know the kind of talk I’m referring to. This particular discussion came right after Mark had left another job—his excuse being that work made him “miserable.” Naturally, his sudden departures without any backup…
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Navigating Insecurities as a Stay-at-Home Dad
Get Pregnant Fast As the sun rises and my friends settle into their office routines, I’m in the midst of a different kind of morning chaos—wrangling toddlers who are more interested in playing than getting dressed. My partner, Sarah, and I have three little ones aged 7, 5, and 2, and while I work as…
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“A Few Months of This Has Almost Driven Me Mad”: A Dad’s Heartfelt Thanks to Stay-at-Home Moms Everywhere
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent heartfelt message, a dedicated father and mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, Jake Thompson, opened up about his experience as a stay-at-home parent and the challenges that come with it. His message serves as a wake-up call to husbands who might underestimate the hard work and dedication required to care…
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An Apology to Stay-at-Home Moms
Get Pregnant Fast I owe a heartfelt apology to mothers everywhere, particularly to stay-at-home moms. Like many men, I once held the misguided belief that mothers who stay home with their children spend their days being unproductive or simply lounging around. I was often frustrated with my partner when household tasks weren’t completed by the…