Via Moms.com: 5 Tips For Men Who Want To Be Stay-At-Home Dads
By Megan Glosson
If you're in the process of becoming a stay-at-home dad or even just considering it, read through these 5 tips to help you land on the right path.
As most of the world settles into what many are calling the "new normal," many parents find their career paths and roles around the house changing dramatically. In some houses, parents are sticking with remote work so they can work from home. In others, a parent is making the choice to be a stay-at-home parent — and it's not always mom who is making that choice.
If you're in the process of becoming a stay-at-home dad or even just considering it, read through these 5 tips to help you start your journey on the right path.
5 Redefine Your Definition Of Success
Over 12 years ago, New York Times bestselling author Frank Schaeffer paused his career to become a stay-at-home grandparent. According to Frank, many people questioned his choice since he was at the height of his career and experiencing large successes. In fact, people thought he was making a huge mistake.
However, Schaeffer says that he made the decision to become a stay-at-home grandparent largely because his definition of "success" had changed. According to Schaeffer, we should define success by what makes us happy and fills our hearts, not by bank accounts or job titles