Stay at Home Dad

The 5 Stages Of Stay-At-Home Fatherhood

Adam Brown | Posted 05.16.2012

Adam Brown

To date, I've held only a handful of jobs, but being the solitary caregiver for two four-month-olds was officially the hardest (and most satisfying) of them all.

Far Trek: A Stay-at-Home Dad Responds to Dr. Spock

Vincent O'Keefe | Posted 04.03.2012

Vincent O'Keefe

What were you clueless about as a new parent? Does book learning help, or do you mostly figure it out as you go along?

How The Godfather Set Us Straight

Barbara & Shannon Kelley | Posted 02.15.2012

Barbara & Shannon Kelley

"If you're a young woman, I would say, don't get married, because then you have this guy who's trying to get you to do everything for his career."

Proud To Be A Stay-At-Home Dad?

Tom Matlack | Posted 11.17.2011

Tom Matlack

The dad at the playground or at the "Mommy and Me" playgroup doesn't have to cower over in the corner.

Why Do Fathers Get Custody More These Days?

Henry Gornbein | Posted 05.25.2011

Henry Gornbein

In my top 10 trends of the last decade, one that has sparked the most controversy is over whether more fathers are obtaining custody of their children in divorce.

When Baby Starts Testing Limits, Daddy Tries Discipline

Brian Gresko | Posted 11.17.2011

Brian Gresko

Parents with babies around Mr. F's age have noticed that it's difficult to tell when their baby is acting out of true need and when their baby is testing boundaries.

My Baby Son: Clingy or Clever?

Brian Gresko | Posted 11.17.2011

Brian Gresko

Here is proof that gender doesn't matter when it comes to childrearing. I'm not his mama, but he's perfectly happy.

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Being a Stay-at-Home Dad

Brian Gresko | Posted 11.17.2011

Brian Gresko

I'm trying to be more forthcoming these days for myself and for my son, telling people with pride when they ask what I do: "I'm a stay-at-home dad."

Daddy Diaries: Confessions of a Stay-At-Home Anchorman

Rob Morrison | Posted 11.17.2011

Rob Morrison

I believe my stay-at-home status precipitated a phase in my three-year-old son recently that wasn't a laughing matter at all. He began to favor one parent over another.

Daddy Diaries: Confessions of a Stay-At-Home Anchorman

Rob Morrison | Posted 11.17.2011

Rob Morrison

My new "stay-at-home" status has brought me face to face with children's television like never before and I've developed a visceral disdain for it. The voices! The music!

Daddy Diaries: Confessions of a Stay-At-Home Anchorman

Rob Morrison | Posted 05.25.2011

Rob Morrison

In my limited experience as a stay-at-home dad, I've noticed that parents will pay big for just about any kind of recreational activity. Running, jumping, and playing are all red-hot commodities.