Mr. Mom

The stay-at-home dad is a growing phenomenon, and networks for stay-at-home dads abound on the Internet and throughout communities across the United States. This doesn’t mean that you won’t get a raised eyebrow or a funny look when you explain for the 9th time that your husband is a stay-at-home dad, but it does mean that he isn't the part of a growing movement of men with a heavy involvement in their children’s lives. That doesn’t sound so bad does it?



"New statistics indicate that stay at home fathers have increased by over 60% since 2004 (APA Monitor). Research is suggesting that stay at home dads are doing well psychologically and experience marital satisfaction. Not surprisingly, men who stayed home with their children were more likely to be affectionate and nurturing. Regardless of the men being happy and confident in their decision to raise their children, a social stigma still remains. Family and friends voice their mixed reactions to the care-taking arrangement. Similar to female care-takers, men also miss the daily adult interaction and stimulation. Being a stay at home father may also isolate the men from other full-time parents. Sadly, some stay at home dads reported being rejected from play-groups. Given such information, it is pertinent that father's are provided with support by creating daddy-friendly playgroups, or online support networks where stay-at-home dads can share stories, attain parenting suggestions and find a sense of camaraderie in the elation and challenge that raising children offers."

"The Wall Street Journal reported that the number of stay at homes dads increased by over 60% from 2003 to 2006 according to the census. In addition, Census data reported in 2008 shows that 25% of children (2.8 million out of 11.3 million) under five whose mothers are employed, are cared for by their fathers. This trend may be slowed by the economic downturn during which both husband and wife may need to work, but it is a dramatic shift from the way things were in just 10-20 years ago."


I am so proud of Matt and all the amazing things he has been teaching Addy as she grows. But also, he does all the monotonous tasks that every mom or parent has (and hates) to do everyday. (Grocery shopping, laundry, doctors appointments.) I am so proud of him!!!!


Matt has so done this before. Haha.


I wish there was a men's play-group around us!