Dedicated to Milwaukee area Stay-at-Home Dads and all other dads

The goal of the Milwaukee Dads group is to provide support and activities for any dad at home with children during the day. Any father active in raising his children is welcome to join us, you don't have to be a full-time, stay-at-home dad.

It has now been almost 5 years since the group was formed, and I could not be more proud and pleased by how things have gone. I thought that it would take a lot longer to build the numbers that we have at this point. Thank goodness for the world of technology... this simple web site has been a great resource for dads looking for other dads.

My vision of taking the standard moms group and adding a male twist to it has come to fruition. Scrapbooking, recipes, and quilting clubs have been replaced by fantasy leagues, poker nights, and golf outings. There are now enough dads in the group that you can almost always find another dad or two who are into the same things you are.

 The one thing I did not anticipate in starting the group has been the level of friendships I have made with the other dads. I knew that it would be great to have my daughter around other kids all the time, but I had no idea what kind of dads I would find and if I would have anything in common with them. The common bond of taking care of our kids is very strong, and I have formed some friendships that I'm sure will last even when the kids are older.

Starting this group has been one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. The dads that really get involved with the group find it great for the kids and get a lot out of knowing there are other guys out there doing the same thing. I have learned so much from the other dads in the group, it has made me that much better at the job I have chosen.

I am proud to be a stay-at-home dad and I don’t understand why any dad would be ashamed of the role. I don’t know too many guys who have the temperament, patience, or interest to be a full-time dad. It is by far the most rewarding job I have ever had.