As an increasing number of women are graduating from college, entering the workforce, defying traditional gender roles, an increasing number of men are spending more time at home with their kids!
According to NPR, women are the primary breadwinners in more than 25% of American families.
The Census Bureau finds that about 3.5% of stay at home parents are fathers. The number sounds low, but it’s doubled in the past decade! The Council on Contemporary Families argues that the figure is vastly underreported, a point similar to one made by the New York Times. The number fails to include dads who do some work, yet are their children’s primary caregivers, a trend that cuts across class and income.
Stay-at-home dads are a new version of the Superhero Mom and so, in time for Father’s Day, we’re celebrating those dads who are also defying sociocultural stereotypes to spend more time with their kids and help maintain a family dynamic that provides nurturing care for children as well as minimizes the household burdens on the spouse.
So, here are some of the greatest Tumblrs, Buzzfeed articles, and photographs of stay at home dads.
1. Post-It Notes from Stay At Home Dads
This will have you peeing your pants with laughter and tearing up at the thought of parenthood, your parents, your husband, and your father. Our favorite?
2. Message With a Bottle (Curated by Buzzfeed)
The original Tumblr that archives the thoughts and reflections of stay-at-home dad Chris Illuminati, with occasional appearances from his wife aka the “permanent roommate, gets curated by Buzzfeed.
Our favorite?
3. Stay at Home Dad Pinterest GodSends
A Pinterest account for all dads who may be at home, including posts on “100 Ways to be Kind to your Child” and “30 Hairstyles for Girls with Flyaway Hair”. While you’re enthused and shuffling through Pins, don’t forget to check out the Stay at Home Dadcast, who has a great archive of yummy recipes (Food my Kids Will Eat) and DIY crafts.
Thank you to all dads, whether a stay-at-home or not for all that you do to keep your children happy and growing. And a special shot out to our Founding Father for making products that are keeping women everywhere Soft, Safe and Natural.