Any Advice for a stay-at-home-Dad?

Yes! My husband has been a SAHD for a little over 2 years. We have 4 yo twin boys and a 9 yo daughter. I believe that there are a couple others in my Gwinnett Mothers of Multiples group.

The hardest part for him was the first 3 or 4 months. It was in the middle of the winter, so they were stuck at home. Then he had to get the courage to venture out with 2 toddlers! After that, he was fine.

Now as far as admitting that he is a SAHD... Well, sometimes he tells people what he does and sometimes he tells people he is retired! LOL He is only 42.

There are groups of SAHDs in Atlanta if your husband is interested. If you look at www.athomedad.com you can find contact information under the Playgroups link. I looked at this when my husband first became a SAHD, but he didn't pursue it.

I wish your husband the best!

T.

I don't have specific SAHD advice, but I do recommend www.flylady.net for him. It is a free site (with a built in support community) that helps so much in establishing a structure and routine to each day. I think one of the biggest adjustments for stay at home parents is finding ways to feel productive and motivated and also feeling supported and not alone. This site is very good at helping with all of that. Also be sure you consistently and specifically express your appreciation to him for what he is doing for your family. That makes a big difference. I wish you the best.

Well my husband is the provider in my family but I personally can relate to what he is feeling. When I first started staying home it was so difficult for me. I was always used to working and supporting myself. Its very humbling to have to go from self sufficient to totally relying on someone else to bring home money. I was desperate to find something that I could do that would allow me to interact with others and maybe bring home some income. I started working from home and I love it. I get to build my business around my son's schedule and the other things that I need to do. I love how that the extra money that I bring in I can do some nice things with it.. like buy me and my son stuff that we wouldn't have otherwise or help pay some household bills. Also, I love that others that I have met and work with. It really allowed me to get involved with something I love doing. Working from home might be something that interests him.... just a suggestion.
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Hello S.

Try meetup.com he may be able to join a group of other sahd or start one of his own!

Good Luck

B. M.