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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

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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."

  • You're going to be tired – and not the that-was-a-great-workout kind of tired. No matter how hard you think infant care is, it's harder. As former stay-at-home dad Mark Brender says, "I have the utmost appreciation for anyone who can take care of kids full time. It's so easy to get worn down."

    Tips for Stay-at-Home Dads
    If you do decide to assume the role, here are a few things to keep in mind:

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    The Pros and Cons of Being a Stay-at-home Dad by NYC Dads Group on 12/23/2009 01:04PM

    This is a great list for dads considering taking on this amazing role! I might add to pros - you meet some really caring parents who share helpful advice and best practices...on cons - that it can get lonely sometimes (feeling isolated), especially on a cold day. I am going to link to this article on our blog & share this article with dads in NYC. thanks. www.nycdadsgroup.com

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