Divorced Dads

Firefighting is traditionally seen as a macho job, so one may not expect to see firemen taking on the modern role of a stay-at-home dad.However, that increasingly seems to be the case. As the Schenectady, New York's Daily Gazette reports, local fireman receive three days off for every 24-hour shift they work, time many of them are using to look after their kids.It notes that … [Read more...] about Firefighter fathers take on childcare duties

Stay-at-home fathers are still a rarity in the US compared to their female counterparts, but it is a growing trend both among single dads and those in a relationship.Now, it looks like dads who act as the primary caregiver to their children may already have a thing or two to teach moms about raising kids.USA Today spoke to Andrew McDade, a teacher in New Jersey who decided to … [Read more...] about Stay-at-home fathers could offer moms tips

Whether this is all new or you have years of experience as a Single Dad, the pressures of solo parenting are constant. Though resources for Single Dads were historically scant, today (thankfully) there is a growing arsenal books, websites and organizations devoted to help you navigate through all the challenges of single parenting. Below you will find a comprehensive guide of … [Read more...] about Best Bets in the Bookstore and Beyond for Single Dads

According to 2006 data from US Census Bureau, there were 143,000 stay-at-home dads on Father's Day two years ago, not including single parents, compared to 5.6 million stay-at-home moms.That number has grown slightly in the last few years, the Associated Press reports, but then so has the number of moms.Dads can decide to act as the primary carer for their children for a number … [Read more...] about Stay-at-home dads face a challenge

Nobody ever said single parenting is easy. As parents, we all learn with time. However, too often, the pressure of single parenting can be so overwhelming that it’s easy to make mistakes. Are you one of these single parents? Learn how you can avoid being one:The Emotional PatientMost single parents try to be a good friend to their children, which is a good thing. However, a … [Read more...] about Single Parenting – Four Role Models to Avoid