This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with William Harrington, a stay-at-home dad from Lewisville, Texas. It's been edited for length and clarity. I met my wife, Heather, through mutual ...

Why do so many people assume that Mom knows what’s going on with the kids, and that Dad does not?

My husband wasn't feeling fulfilled with his job, so we decided he should be a stay-at-home dad. Our new dynamic has challenged traditional roles and sparks mixed reactions from our friends.

Thirty years ago, being a stay-at-home dad merited a spot on the news. But we're still not talking much about men's careers post kids.

Exactly why these dads, and others like them, take on raising the kids by themselves has yet to be discovered. But perhaps it’s time we celebrate these incredible Stay-At-Home Animal Dads.

Two Australian-based Hongkonger 'stay-at-home' dads say they first had to overcome an inbuilt Asian stigma which decrees a man’s role to be the breadwinner while his wife stays home with the kids.

I definitely experience FOMO when I can hear my husband (not pictured), a stay-at-home dad, having fun with our boys in the other room while I work.zoranm/Getty Images ...