SAHD Book

[SGTDad]

Hey all, I just had an idea.

I thought I would look on Amazon to see how many books there were on SAHD's. I count 7, though not all look like they are advice books.

What would you guys think of writing our own book? Certainly, as a group, we have more SAHD experience than any of the writers of those books, and with our collective knowledge I think we could make a kick-ass book. SAHD's are a rising trend and I think some of the newbie SAHD's would benefit from such a book.

If a book is too ambitious, maybe we could make an online guide.

What do you guys think?

[Don-Dad]

Probably already a few closet writers on the board.

I really have no desire, 7 already seems sufficient enough :)

[silviomossa]

While there are seven SAHD books, there are loads and loads of general parenting books. I've read a lot of the latter, but none of the former. I'd always encourage anyone to write, but finding a unqiue voice and purpose for such a project would be important.

[Math Daddy]

Sounds like a great idea to me. I've begun kicking around ideas for a general "welcome to fatherhood" book/guide.

[vertygo]

Could always make it a free ebook, or cheap.

[Indy]

So long as we don't take ourselves too seriously. I tend to resist books from those know-it-all doctors who've never actually HAD a kid.

[jeffus]

Dammit, where did that thermometer go! :shock: Whoops! Kids!...C'mere!?

Ok, bend over....slowly...don't laugh....no! Don't laugh.....Got it!, No, wait a minute that's my pen! :shock:

Oh forgive Daddy, he can't multi-task! At all!

And you! Shaddap before I nail your other foot to the ground! Hey! C'mere a minute....bend over...slowly...don't laugh....no! Don't laugh... There it is! Are you my kid and what are you doing with my thermometer?!

Posted for your enjoyment...This never happened...ever...really!

[DaddyO]

I've previously self published 4 short story anthologies and would be willing to help organize this if there is enough interest. The tone I would like to see is that similar to the book What to Expect When your Wife is Expanding.

[silviomossa]

I've previously self published 4 short story anthologies and would be willing to help organize this if there is enough interest. The tone I would like to see is that similar to the book What to Expect When your Wife is Expanding.

If I were to ever buy an SAHD book, it would have to be something like that. Practical and effective. The books that I've seen that are from SAHDs lack such information, and instead rely on a bunch of lame humor. I think a lot of that stems from a true lack of comfort in their role.

So if anyone is doing it, I'd like for him/them to remember this (regarding myself, anyway): I am a parent. I am raising kids, just like many other at-home parents, male and female. I do not consider myslf a social anomoly. Instead, I am comfortable and happy in my role. Therefore, you don't need to talk down to me, you don't need to joke about everything under the sun (and yes, that means diapers and poop), and you don't need to write to me as if I need emotional help or support. Instead, give me something that I can use.

That's what I'd say as a parent. I used to teach writing, and I would say something more generic, along with several questions, if I put on that hat again.

[Jackson's Dad]

I remember flipping through one of my wife's pregnancy books which had a section "advice for the guys". It was hilarious how backwards it was. Some of the advice was stuff like "You should try to cut back on nights out with the guys to only a few a week. Change a diaper once and a while, it'll impress your wife." What a hoot.

[tmelvin]

has anyone started on the e book already ? :D

[SGTDad]

Yeah, some of that advice for men in women's pregnancy books was obviously written by a jaded woman.

Since I'm a SAHD in a military family (which is probably pretty rare), I thought about writing a pamplet or something for people like me. Although things are slowly changing, "spouse" support often equals "wife" as far as services and support go in the military.

Now all I need is another 5 hours tacked onto each day so I can get it done.

[andyanders]

An e-book is a GREAT idea and someone really should jump on it. This market - Work at Home DAD's is still new and catching on. Many wives will be grabbing the e-book to show to their husbands. This advice just came straight from my wife lol.

Give it a shot, with an ebook you won't be out money just time so really you dont have anything to lose.

I would take the angle of how to be successful working at home and starting your business. There are so many scams out there and so many people don't even know how to avoid them. Good Luck

[Anonymous]

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[vertygo]

Yeah, some of that advice for men in women's pregnancy books was obviously written by a jaded woman.


OMG this is SO true. When I found out I was going to be a father, we got alot of books.. both from the store, and from friends.. and honestly, I had to dump 75% of them after the first few pages. I felt patronized and almost blamed! Might have been my perceptions at the time, but still. The Mayo Clinic book was free and just factual.. not that I ever really USED it, but I did give it to other new families.