Synopses & Reviews
Written by a stay-at-home dad for other stay-at-home dads, this handbook addresses the particular parenting issues men face when they become the primary caregivers. This "man-friendly" resource offers practical solutions to such challenges as living well on one income, understanding the wife's breadwinner status, cleaning the house without feeling overwhelmed, and networking in a female-oriented community. Creative anecdotes offer supportive and effective advice to help stay-at-home dads successfully deal with the psychological issues, as well as the everyday details, that make this parenting situation different. This advice-oriented guide also offers a special section of newsletters, online chat groups, playgroups around the country, and stay-at-home dad organizations.
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"A great resource for any dad, but an invaluable one for the 'Stay-at-Home' dads out there." —
City ParentReview
"Helps validate the feelings of its male readers while offering...ideas to combat the hardships and embrace the benefits." —
The Plain DealerReview
"Provides tools, support and a dose of reality to life at home with children." —
Nashville Parent MagazineReview
"The perfect resource for current stay-at-home dads as well as new parents considering their child-care options." —
Norwich BulletinReview
"Helps validate the feelings of its male readers while offering...ideas to combat the hardships and embrace the benefits."
The Plain DealerReview
"Provides the tools, knowledge, and support that no stay-at-home dad should be without." Armin Brott, author,
The Expectant Father and
The New Father: A Dad's Guide to the First Year"Provides tools, support and a dose of reality to life at home with children." Nashville Parent Magazine
"The perfect resource for current stay-at-home dads as well as new parents considering their child-care options." Norwich Bulletin
Review
"There's plenty here that could provide a first-time stay-at-home dad some comfort and practical information." —
New York PostReview
"Provides the tools, knowledge, and support that no stay-at-home dad should be without." —Armin Brott, author,
The Expectant Father and
The New Father: A Dad's Guide to the First YearReview
"Offers plenty of practical tips and resources." —
Queens ParentReview
"Couples must read this before deciding who will stay home...with this helpful handbook, dad can do it too!" —Dr. Robert Frank, author,
Parenting Partners and
The Secret Life of The Dyslexic ChildAbout the Author
"Provides the tools, knowledge, and support that no stay-at-home dad should be without." Armin Brott, author,
The Expectant Father and
The New Father: A Dad's Guide to the First Year"Provides tools, support and a dose of reality to life at home with children." Nashville Parent Magazine
"The perfect resource for current stay-at-home dads as well as new parents considering their child-care options." Norwich Bulletin
"Offers plenty of practical tips and resources." Queens Parent
"There's plenty here that could provide a first-time stay-at-home dad some comfort and practical information." New York Post
"Couples must read this before deciding who will stay home...with this helpful handbook, dad can do it too!" Dr. Robert Frank, author, Parenting Partners and The Secret Life of The Dyslexic Child
"Helps validate the feelings of its male readers while offering...ideas to combat the hardships and embrace the benefits." The Plain Dealer
"A great resource for any dad, but an invaluable one for the 'Stay-at-Home' dads out there." City Parent