Hi Guys,
I'm considering coming to convention this year but it would be my first time away from my two year old and I'd be leaving my pregnant wife alone for the weekend. Can some past attendees share with me what they've gotten out of the weekend? I'd like to go but am on the fence between this and a simple weekend with some buddies. This will be the only, and last, opportunity to have time without the wife and tot before our next arrives. I'm sure some of you feel me.
Thanks
The Convention experience is life-changing. The sessions (which will be announced soon) are awesome with a mixture of experts and open discussions between dads but the best part of the weekend is getting to be with a whole bunch of guys just like you. So many at-home dads come to the convention and go "WOW! I had no idea how many other guys are struggling/succeeding just like me." That was how it was for me and it will be for you.
Nothing beats getting to meet many of the guys on this forum in person. Get off the fence. Take the plunge. I guarantee you will come back to your family energized to be an even better husband and at-home dad!
Al Vice-President, Daddyshome, Inc. - The National At-Home Dad Network www.daddyshome.org
Leaving the kids was also a tough issue with me. But I'm attending the convention for the 10th time. It's hard to leave but in the end everyone benefits.
I posted this before but it bears repeating. It's not like you're taking a trip to Vegas with the guys. This is one of the reasonable times a dad should take time away from his family. You're going to an event to learn how to be a better husband and father. What better place to learn than from other loving devoted, committed and involved dads. You can use and probably deserve a break from the family. And the family can use a break from you.
My wife also benefited. She had alone time with the kids. And the kids had alone time with her. And my wife got a taste for what it’s like to be the at-home parent for four days. It helped her appreciate all that I do while she is at work.
Me being away also gave me a chance to feel what it’s like for my wife to not be home with the kids.
I came home reenergized, appreciated my kids and wife more.
Can you ask relatives, friends and neighbors to help your wife while you're gone?
Hope to see you there!
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