For many families, the decision to have one parent stay home to care for the kids is not always an easy one. It takes a strong team to create a balanced household and ensure that things run smoothly on the financial and domestic fronts. My husband became a stay-at-home dad and full time student after he was laid off from his job during the recession. This was a new dynamic … [Read more...]
Stay-at-Home Dad: I’m Still the Man
When I decided to stay at home with my daughter, I was excited. Excited that I would witness her first words, first steps and first foods. I was envied. Envied because several of my friends returned to work six to 12 weeks postpartum and wished they could spend extra time bonding with their babies. I was optimistic. Optimistic about being able to finish all the projects I … [Read more...]