About The Convention

 

 

 

 

 

 

8A.M.- 5P.M. Saturday November 8th, 2008.
At the Holiday-Inn Capital Plaza Conference Center
300 "J" St. Sacramento, CA

 Presented By:
Daddy’s Home, Inc.

   The National At-Home Dad Network

         

 

THE VALUE OF FATHERHOOD
The value of a father is much more than as a provider.  When fathers are involved in their children's education, children are more likely to get A's and enjoy school.[1]  Also violent crime, drug use and teen pregnancy are lower with involved fathers. [2] To put it succinctly, Dr. Kyle Pruett, Yale University Child Psychology Professor, in the upcoming documentary "The Evolution of Dad," says:

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AT-HOME DADS INVOLVED
At-home dads, as the daily, primary caregivers of their children, are very involved fathers. These fathers, in the most extreme way, are proving the value of fatherhood. And, what’s most exciting is, the trend of men choosing to be at home with their children is growing at an exponential rate, meaning more and more fathers are realizing how positive of an influence they can make upon their children.

 

Text Box: “The number of at-home dads has grown by 60% over the last 4 years.” - Today Show (airdate Apr. 2, 2008)

 

 

 

 

 

WORKING MOMS HELPED TOO
Working mothers are also benefiting from their husbands choosing to stay home with the children. According to Warren Farrell, PhD, “it is improbable that mothers will make much more progress in the workplace without dads sharing more responsibilities in the homeplace.”[3]

 

AT-HOME DADS NEED SUPPORT
In a 2007 study on Stay-At-Home Fathers, Dr. Aaron Rochlen, Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology at the University of Texas-Austin, found that

 

 

 

 

 

 

However, a good social support network can be hard to find for an at-home dad since family and friends may not agree with his non-traditional role and there is often not an at-home dad group nearby.

 

Text Box: “After six years of relatives, friends, neighbors and strangers constantly questioning my decision and doubting my ability to be the primary caregiver, news of the At-Home Dad Convention was welcoming.  Each year I have arrived home from the conventions reenergized with a greater sense of confidence, pride and purpose in fulfilling my commitment as an at-home dad for my family.” - Hogan Hilling, at-home dad since 1991 and author of “The Modern Mom's Guide to Dads: Ten Secrets Your Husband Won't Tell You”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13th Annual At Home Dad Convention offers Education and Social Support

Text Box: “At the convention, I learned how to use a timer as a discipline tool with my 3 year old son.” - Mick Freyermuth, 1st time convention attendee  

 

PARENTING WORKSHOPS

·        Age-based open forum discussions

·        Child Safety

·        Dads with Daughters

·        How to stay involved with older kids

 

 

 

 

EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS

·        Financial Planning

·        Communication in marriage

·        Overcoming Depression and Isolation

·        Open forum discussion on at home dad issues

 

 SOCIAL NETWORKING

·        Friday Meet & Greet

·        Growing you at home dad group

·        Anecdotes (humorous stories about the kids)

·        Saturday Evening group dinner

Text Box: “The Meet and Greet events on Friday and Saturday evenings…(have) been the time I have cherished and enjoyed the most at each convention.” - Hogan Hilling, 8-time convention attendee    

 

 

 

 

 

  

[1] Fathers' Involvement in Their Children's Schools. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington DC: GPO, 1997.

[2] Warren Farrell, PhD, Father and Child Reunion (2001)

[3] “Why Dads Matter,” Warren Farrell, PhD, www.dadmag.com