Thinking of becoming a stay-at-home parent? The first step in the budgeting process calls for an accurate accounting of the family's monthly expenses.

Jul 22, 2010 - Tricia Masenthin

Money, isolation, fatigue and support from family are some issues to think about before one decides to be a stay-at-home parent.

Nov 12, 2008 - Wei Yin Wong

Summer brings big changes to the lives of stay-at-home parents accustomed to sending kids off to school every day. Learn how to make a smooth transition.

May 13, 2010 - Tricia Masenthin

Stay-at-home parents can beat isolation by befriending other parents, keeping in touch with old friends and doing volunteer work.

Feb 13, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Learn how to avoid common physical problems stay-at-home moms and dads face while providing around-the-clock care for their children.

May 20, 2010 - Tricia Masenthin

Stay-at-home parents can be at risk of becoming isolated, but with a little effort you can meet a whole community of diverse people around you.

Sep 5, 2007 - Michelle Carchrae

Stay-at-home parents can reduce stress by maintaining good health, practicing good time management, giving time for themselves and staying positive.

Apr 18, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

The thought of becoming a stay-at-home parent is rather daunting. Fortunately, being one comes with loads of benefits.

Oct 17, 2008 - Wei Yin Wong

How to calculate the cost of one parent working, one parent staying at home.

Apr 12, 2007 - Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Stay-at-home moms and dads have meals to make, kids to chauffeur and errands to run. How much time is left for volunteer work?

Sep 9, 2010 - Tricia Masenthin

Recently taken the plunge to stay home with your children? Here are some ways to ease your transition to a stay-at-home mom or dad.

Mar 19, 2007 - Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Being a stay-at-home parent can be very lonely at times. Meet and make friends with other stay-at-home parents to beat isolation and loneliness.

Apr 3, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Stay-at-home parents experience frequent interruptions. Learn successful strategies for dealing with drop-in guests, phone calls and other disruptions.

Aug 12, 2010 - Tricia Masenthin

Stay-at-home moms and dads have appointments and the need for a short break every once in a while. Here are some ways to trade childcare with a friend.

Oct 28, 2010 - Tricia Masenthin

A stay-at-home parent's routine can really get shaken up when a mom or dad who works outside the home takes a day off. Learn how families can adapt to this change.

Dec 22, 2009 - Tricia Masenthin

Stay-at-Home Dad Blog: Here are 10 tips for the stay-at-home dad for keeping calm and setting his child on the correct stable emotional road.

Oct 1, 2010 - Brian D'Ambrosio

If you're struggling to exercise your body, maybe the most important change you can make is in your mind.

Dec 15, 2006 - Kim Kankiewicz

These websites - Untrained Housewife, Homebodies, Mom Writes and Household Helpers - offer encouragement, advice, and inspiration for stay-at-home moms.

Dec 15, 2010 - Bonnie Way

There are lots of options for parents who choose to stay at home. Find ways to cut down living expenses and work from home.

Aug 24, 2010 - Kathy Gleason