Is "Mommy and Me" a PC tagline??? Not in Tiny Tots. There is a growing culture of stay-at-home dads in the DSM area and I am blessed to know a few. Scott Wirth has been bringing his kids to Tiny Tots for about 4 years and Samantha recently "aged out" and is starting Kindergarten this fall. He has made me change words to songs and rhymes and reminds me weekly that bonding with dad is of equal importance to a child's musical growth :) He started an At-home dad network of men. They have weekly playgroups, monthly dad's night out and family events as well. They even have a website you can give out to any stay-at-home dads you know http://www.desmoinesdads.com/ Here's a little excerpt from the website...
"Being an at-home dad can be an isolating experience. There have been at-home parents from the beginning of time. Our culture, though, is still unfamiliar with men taking this role. As At-home dads, we have unique challenges in understanding our identity and connecting to other dads for fellowship and friendship. "
I believe God is at work in this great group of men and I've even run into them at the park..it's a fun sight! I heard they recently grilled out at Greenwood park one afternoon, kids were in the wading pool and they had great food and playtime. Sounds like those men are doing a great job! Please refer any at-home dads to this free Tiny Tot class!~
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