The Stay-at-Home Dad Handbook

Written by a stay-at-home dad for other stay-at-home dads, this handbook addresses the particular parenting issues men face when they become the primary caregivers. This "man-friendly" resource offers practical solutions to such challenges as living well on one income, understanding the wife's breadwinner status, cleaning the house without feeling overwhelmed, and networking in a female-oriented community. Creative anecdotes offer supportive and effective advice to help stay-at-home dads successfully deal with the psychological issues, as well as the everyday details, that make this parenting situation different. This advice-oriented guide also offers a special section of newsletters, online chat groups, playgroups around the country, and stay-at-home dad organizations.

"Provides the tools, knowledge, and support that no stay-at-home dad should be without." —Armin Brott, author, The Expectant Father and The New Father: A Dad's Guide to the First Year

"Provides tools, support and a dose of reality to life at home with children." —Nashville Parent Magazine

"The perfect resource for current stay-at-home dads as well as new parents considering their child-care options." —Norwich Bulletin

"Offers plenty of practical tips and resources." —Queens Parent

"There's plenty here that could provide a first-time stay-at-home dad some comfort and practical information." —New York Post

"Couples must read this before deciding who will stay home...with this helpful handbook, dad can do it too!" —Dr. Robert Frank, author, Parenting Partners and The Secret Life of The Dyslexic Child

"Helps validate the feelings of its male readers while offering...ideas to combat the hardships and embrace the benefits." —The Plain Dealer

"A great resource for any dad, but an invaluable one for the 'Stay-at-Home' dads out there." —City Parent

Peter Baylies has been a stay-at-home dad for his two sons for over 10 years. He writes the At-Home Dad Newsletter and he is the founder of The At-Home Dad Network, a stay-at-home dad online community. His work has been featured or mentioned in the Boston Globe, the Christian Science Monitor, Men's Health, O, The Oprah Magazine, Parents, USA Today, and Woman's Day. He lives in North Andover, Massachusetts. Jessica Toonkel is the managing editor for Fund Marketing Alert/Fund Action. She has been a reporter and editor covering international business and finance for publications such as American Banker, American Lawyer, and Financial Net Alert. She lives in New York City.