As an at-home father, I was on an island. Then I found the National At-Home Dad Network and its annual fatherhood conference.
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Sideline Parents: Have Backs of Each Other, Every Child
Making friends with your fellow sideline parents doesn’t matter until it does – when on-field tragedy strikes a youth soccer player.
Do Our Kids Like Us? What They Don’t Realize Now
To our kids, our personalities when we are out of parent mode are mysterious. So would they like us if we weren’t their caretakers?
‘Dad Guilt’ Adds to Pressure on Today’s Active Fathers
When dad is the primary caretaker of the children, taking a break from them – no matter how warranted – creates feelings of guilt in him.
Community Best Way for Parents to Find Support, Help
The value of community for parents cannot be overstated. It corrects us when wrong, lifts us when down and advises us when lost.
Find Your Tribe To Discover Your Best Parenting Self
Being a new at-home parent can be lonely at times, so find your tribe of friends and peers for support and success.