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Babies and Pets: Making Sure They Get Along
All dogs need supervision when young children are around and parents must be aware of potential dangers and take all the necessary precautions....
Bathtime: How to Bathe Your Child
Dads should enlist the help of mums whenever possible at bath time, as four hands are better than two when getting to grips with a soapy, wriggling baby....
Be Creative as a Househusband
Be crafty, as even something as simple as a packet of crayons and a few scraps of paper can start a child on a journey of creativity and imagination....
Being Involved in Your Child's Education
A stay-at-home dad should talk to his children about progress made at school and help set realistic goals for what they would like to achieve next....
Child Benefit and Child Tax Credit
A family's finances are stretched to the limit when a baby is born, but child benefit and child tax credit can ease the burden a little....
Child Trust Funds
There are three types of Child Trust Fund account and those that carry a higher risk also give the money a better chance to grow....
Child-proofing Your House
A stay-at-home dad can install a host of inexpensive products to childproof his home, thereby safeguarding valuables and protecting his child....
Coping in a Househusband's Role
Long, anti-social hours, no pay and no holidays do not make the role of househusband sound too appealing, but the job satisfaction cannot be matched....
Coping with Jealousy
A working mum can be jealous for a number of reasons and left unspoken these feelings can make her resentful of both her partner and her baby....
Coping With Temper Tantrums
When it comes to dealing with a tantrum, a lot depends on what triggered it, so find the cause and come up with a solution....
Dealing With Constant Crying
If a stay-at-home dad is left holding a fretful, unhappy and hard-to-console baby, it can be stressful and worrying, but help is at hand....
Disposable Nappies or Reusable Nappies?
Unless househusbands are willing to add to an already considerable workload, it is better to opt for disposable nappies and ease the burden a little....
Do You Need That Second Car?
Couples with two cars will not need both for commuting if dad is staying at home, so sell one and save thousands of pounds in running costs....
Eating Out and Weekends Away With the Kids
Stay-at-home dads should not let the fear of embarrassment put them off the idea of eating out, just plan ahead and teach the child good table manners....
Essentials When Buying for Baby
Parents can spend a fortune on a wide range of expensive equipment when a baby arrives, but in list of essentials is a relatively short one....
Feeding Your Baby
It may be that breast is best, but with a househusband left holding the baby, parents may be forced to take a close look at the other options....
Financial Implications of Being a Househusband
The latest figures suggest it costs over £186,000 to raise a child and so a dad has to think carefully before giving up his job to stay at home....
Finding a Babysitter
It is a huge step for a dad to trust the wellbeing of his child to a stranger, so take every possible care when selecting a babysitter....
Finding a Routine as a Househusband
Babies will tend to fall into a routine all by themselves, but a little guidance can speed up the process and make it easier for all concerned....
Getting Kids Involved in Toddler Interaction
Toddlers are fascinated by other children and, if given the chance to interact with them, can develop a host of crucial life skills at an early age....
Getting Used to New Priorities
Football, alcohol and nice cars have to make way for childcare, housekeeping and a people carrier as househusbands get familiar with their new role....
Giving Up a Career
The vast majority of househusbands will miss at least some aspects of the job they left behind as they become accustomed to their new role....
Househusband and Household Chores
Nothing will stay clean for very long, but by keeping on top of the mess a househusband can make the household chores a manageable task....
Househusbands and a Social Life
A new dad’s social life is not necessarily better or worse, but it can be very different and he has little choice but to come to terms with it....
Househusbands and the Health Visitor
Stay-at-home dads should take advantage of the experience and knowledge of their health visitor, who can offer parenting advice and listen to any concerns....
Househusbands and Trouble Sleeping
Sleep is the only cure for sleep depravation, but new parents can feel trapped in a Catch-22 when nights are disrupted by a restless baby....
Househusbands and Work
Once a househusband has established a routine, he may be able to find enough free time to take on a part-time job and boost the family income....
How to Cope With Sibling Rivalry
Sibling rivalry is a part of growing up, but many parents find the frequent fighting and arguing between their children difficult to understand....
I Lost Friends When I Became a House Husband: A Case Study
Priorities change when a baby arrives, but some friends may not be willing to accommodate a new dad in their old routine....
I Quit My Job to Be a Househusband: A Case Study
Giving up a career to raise children can be tough, but those who do can find their new role just as challenging and even more rewarding....
I'm a Dad at Mother and Toddler Group: A Case Study
It can be tough being the odd one out, but a dad can fit in surprisingly well at a mother and toddler group....
Is There a Househusband Stigma?
Even in the 21st century, househusbands can expect to be viewed with pity or contempt and must rise above the ignorance and be proud of their role in society....
Is Your Child Eating Properly?
If a child is a picky eater it can be a worry for househusbands, but, despite appearances, most children consume enough to meet their nutritional needs....
Keep Fit for Children and Dads
Many children are not getting enough exercise, so stay-at-home dads have a vital role to play in setting a good example and getting active....
Keep the Romance Alive
Partners must find the time to maintain a healthy relationship with one other rather than just continually make compromises for the sake of children....
Keeping Old Friendships Alive
A stay-at-home dad will meet new friends going through exactly what he is when he becomes a father, but should make time for old friends too....
Make Time For Grandparents
Grandparents can play a vital role in a child's upbringing and househusbands should encourage regular contact without taking advantage of their willingness to oblige....
Making Sacrifices as a Househusband
Stay-at-home dads may have to sacrifice a new set of golf clubs or football season ticket in order to buy nappies, wipes and a pushchair....
Mortgage Break or Loan Options
A mortgage break can give new parents a timely financial boost, but remember that the payments missed will eventually have to be paid back with interest....
Mother and Toddler Groups: Are Dads Welcome?
Joining a mother and toddler group is not the stuff of boyhood dreams, but househusbands who take plunge are well rewarded and so are their children....
Part-time Work as a Househusband
Househusbands desperate to fit some paid, part-time work into their routine will have little free time and feel as though they're doing one-and-a-half jobs....
Photographs and Videos
A stay-at-home dad has to take on the role of David Bailey, but digital cameras have made it cheap and easy to take good family snaps....
Planning Family Holidays
A family should take each person's point of view on board when planning a holiday and find a compromise acceptable to all....
Planning the Budget as a HouseHusband
Savings can be made that will allow stay-at-home dads on a budget to reduce outgoings and still get all the essentials needed to raise a child....
Playtime: Keeping Your Child Amused
A stay-at-home dad is his child’s first teacher and with a little effort can make playtime educational as well as fun....
Questionnaire: How Child Friendly is Your Home?
Toddlers should be safe at home, but many modern homes are filled with potential hazards and steps must be taken to eliminate the dangers....
Questionnaire: How Do You Cope With Temper Tantrums?
when dealing with a tantrum, a lot depends on what triggered it, so take our quiz to see if you are ready to cope....
Questionnaire: How Much Can Small Sacrifices Save You?
When a baby arrives costs soar - often at a time when income shrinks - so it may be necessary to take some cost-cutting steps....
Questionnaire: Stay at Home Dad Basics
Looking after a baby - it's just a few dirty nappies, a bit of bottle feeding and a splash in the bath, so how hard can it be?...
Remaining Friendly with the Mother of your Child
It can be stressful when a relationship breaks down, so single stay-at-home dads should do all they can to protect their children at a difficult time....
Shopping Trips with Children and How to Cope
A trip to the supermarket can be an arduous task with a toddler in tow, so househusbands should plan ahead to make the experience a more enjoyable one....
Sleep Deprivation Nearly Drove Me Mad: A Case Study
A new arrival and sleep deprivation go hand and hand, but if the baby still won't sleep a year on it's a real problem....
Spotting Potential Baby Dangers in Your Home
A home can be full of hidden dangers for a toddler and unsuspecting parents can be caught out, but simple measures can be taken to prevent accidents....
Teaching Toddlers to Share
Handing over a special toy to another child is not an appealing one for a toddler, so remind the child that sharing is a two-way street....
Teaching Your Child to Stop Biting and Hitting
It is difficult to cope with shocking behaviour such as hitting and biting, but parents who overreact and lash out can prolong the problem....
Time for Mum and Baby
A househusband can help his partner get the work-life balance just right, and so allow her to spend enough quality time with her children....
Toddlers and Television
Too much television has a downside, so instead of using the box as an electronic babysitter, househusbands should set a few TV rules and stick to them....
Ways to Help Prevent Temper Tantrums
If a dad gets angry when his toddler has a tantrum he will only reinforce the kind of behaviour he's trying to stop, so stay cool....
What to Do When Children Lie
If he leads by example and is as truthful as possible, a stay-at-home dad can teach his children that honesty is the best policy....
What to do When Your Child is Ill
Most illnesses children pick up are nothing to worry about, but a stay-at-home dad should be able to tell when something is seriously wrong....
Your Child's Immunisations
Everything in life has a degree of risk associated with it, but when it comes to child immunisations, having the vaccine is safer than not having it....