Being a stay at home Dad can be reward in itself to you and the whole family (kids happy that they don't have to go to day care). Yet we have to know what we are getting into.
Here is a list of what we will need:
Division of Labor
Support Group
Outgoing personality
Sensitivity (Understanding)
Pride
Optional:
Parenting Classes
Step 1:
Make sure your okay with your wife being the bread winner and discuss what is expected of you. Are you expected to do all the house cleaning, cooking and childcare or are you just agreeing to take care of and raise the kids.
Step 2:
Is there a balance between work and staying at home? Ask your employer if you can work part time or from home considering that you are employed. Not employed? Consider working on your resume by taking local college courses in your work field or work towards a higher degree. Not during your child's nap times.
Step 3:
Join a support group to avoid becoming isolated, are we welcomed into the stay at home mom's networks? Look for a stay at home dad's group, I have had a hard time finding one here in the Modesto area but am still looking but have been able to find other types of groups to keep me socialized.
Step 4:
If your kids run to you with all there problems and your wife becomes jealous be understanding about it. Don't use it to encourage her jealousy or tease her about it, I admit that is my number one issue.
Step 5:
If you feel unsure of your parenting abilities take some parenting classes, if you have confidence in your abilities you will have less outbursts of frustration.
Step 6:
Don't worry about other people think, think about you staying at home with your kid's. The work that you are doing is important and doing it well is something to be proud of.
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