At-home dads no longer alone Jun 15, 2008
The government counts as many as 160,000 at-home dads across the country, up from 76,000 in 1994 ... "We always knew that one of us was going to stay at home. We were never going to farm out our child-rearing."Last weekend, current and former stay-at-home dads came over to Barbera's house for a Dad Summit ... A dad from Winston-Salem had never before met other stay-at-home dads. (News & Observer)
Stay-at-Home Dads Rule the Roost Jun 14, 2008
The main reason more men are becoming stay at home dads may be because women increasingly earn more than they do. In 1981 -- just one generation ago -- 15 percent of wives earned more than their husbands, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. (ABC News)
Support for Stay-at-Home Dads Feb 27, 2008
The number of dads who stay at home to raise their children is rising, and many at-home dads are starting dad's groups for friendship and support ... There are some dedicated at-home dads out there who are setting up dad's groups, dad-friendly playgroups and websites focused on issues and news stories that affect dads who stay at home with their kids ... Here's an overview of some of the resources and support available for stay-at-home dads. (Suite101.com)
Stay at home dads Nov 13, 2007
The Sydney Morning Herald Blogs: Business Blog. Welcome to Sydney Morning Herald Online. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Rattlesnake moms stay at home, dads roam Jun 28, 2007
Males suffer from wanderlust, sometimes slithering through suburbia. Female timber rattlesnakes tend to stay at home with their young. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Making their move; Moms discuss finding themselves beyond motherhood May 17, 2007
Nick wrote on May 16, 2007 8:50 AM:" What about us stay at home dads? I have been here for 5 years doing the diapers, dishes, cooking, cleaning, laundry, on top of doing the things reserved for the men of the house. taking care of the yard, making repairs to the house, servicing the vehicles, you know, brakes, tires, tune-ups. What about us? ". Add Your Comments. (North County Times)
Finance independence vs. family? Apr 12, 2007
i agree with the book inthat if ou stay home for several years most careers are hard to get back ino if y ou need o and with so many marriages these days ending in divorce i think a women needs to make sure of her financial future and really men who have wives who make more money and the stay at home dads same thing if their wife left they could be in the same boat. and i know so mant youn 00000A50 g women who become sahm s when they have kids leave heir jobs and then afer a while they really... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
People aren't phased by dad staying home Jul 18, 2006
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the number of Misters Mom at 143,000, though many father-type Web sites and blogs say the number could be more like a couple million because the Census Bureau defines "stay-at-home dads" as "married fathers with children under 15 years old [who] have remained out of the labor force for more than one year primarily so they can care for the family while their wives work outside the home." ... Now, I'm not nearly this organized, and other stay-at-home dads may not... (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
The care and feeding of the stay-at-home dad Jun 18, 2006
Want to join a stay-at-home dads' play group ... How to make stay-at-home dads feel welcome ... Counting on American stay-at-home dads. (Sacramento Bee -- Lifestyle)
