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Should I Stay or Should I Go?
The Pros and Cons of Being a Stay-at-home Dad
By I.J. Schecter
can be big. And bad. Staying at home with your child now means it will be harder to separate if you do decide to return to the regular grind. "I recently went on a business trip and Simone looked out the window and started to cry, knowing I was leaving her," says Hyams. "Days later I still can't get over the look in her eyes."
Tips for Stay-at-Home Dads
If you do decide to assume the role, here are a few things to keep in mind: - Get out there. "Stay-at-home" isn't meant to be taken literally. Scheduling activities during the week to break up the routine of play, feedings and naps will prove mentally and physically healthy for you in the long run.
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