Motherly Love Summer 2021

FATHER TIME stay-at-home dads
Shark” for the millionth time can
have serious effects on a person’s
sanity.
Connect with other stay-at-home
dads you meet at the park or the
school. Try not to be intimidated by
the stay-at-home moms who look
like they have everything under
control. Understand that they’re not
from a different species; share your
experiences, make friends and help
each other out.
DON’T BE AFRAID TO
ASK FOR HELP
You’re a stay-at-home dad—it’s no
surprise that life gets crazy at times.
You may need assistance or guidance
occasionally, so don’t let this
undermine your efforts. Don’t think
less of yourself for needing another
helping hand once in a while. In fact,
here’s where all your stay-at-home
parents/friends can help you.
Seek help in the form of parenting
books, articles on the web, or
another expert. Talk to someone if
you feel like things are spiralling out
of control. Moreover, believe in
yourself and your capabilities to care
for your child.
CONCLUSION
There’s a general social stigma that
stay-at-home parents are lesser beings
than their working counterparts; you
know this isn’t true. Stay-at-home
dads get the worse of it because of the
conventional role of men being the
breadwinners and not caregivers.
Certain people may try to undermine
or emasculate you, but we know for
sure there’s nothing to be ashamed of
in caring for your children.
On the brighter side, you get to
witness every milestone in your kid’s
life and develop a special bond with
them. If you’re feeling swamped, step
aside, take a breather, make sure you
are alright, and get right back to it.
You’ve got this!
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