QUOTES

“The convention makes you more comfortable with what you are doing and you learn how to be a better at-home dad.” - Brian, Stockton, CA (2-time convention attendee)

“I have left every convention feeling energized, reminded how fortunate I am to have this opportunity so few dads have, and even more excited about raising my kids.” - Jim, Boulder, CO (6-time convention attendee)

“Men who reported high levels of social support reported higher levels of relationship satisfaction (i.e., less distress), and overall were more satisfied in their lives.” - Dr. Aaron Rochlen, Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology at the University of Texas-Austin (2007 Study of Stay-at-home Fathers)

“The Meet and Greet events on Friday and Saturday evenings … (have) been the time I have cherished and enjoyed the most at each convention.” - Hogan,  Newport Beach, CA (10-time convention attendee)

“I have mowed lawns during the summer for extra money so I could afford to travel and attend the convention. It has made a profound impact on my life every year that I've attended since 2002 and has been worth all the sweat and grass stains.” - Phil, Lincoln, NE (7-time convention attendee)

“The number of at-home dads has grown by 60% over the last 4 years.” - Today Show (airdate Apr. 2, 2008)

“I never really saw anything masculine about working at a computer in an office, so when I made that transition to home I never really saw myself as less than a man.” - Rick, Austin, TX on the Today Show (airdate Apr. 2, 2008)

“I (attended the convention) to bond with other Dads, have discussions about what we go through on a daily basis … and find out what to expect as my daughter gets older.” - Kirk, Denver, CO (1st time convention attendee)

“If you want to reduce gang membership, teen pregnancy, dropping out of school, abuse and neglect of children and substance abuse, you can do it by engaging fathers early and often in the lives of their children.” - Dr. Kyle Pruett, Yale University Child Psychology Professor

“After six years of relatives, friends, neighbors and strangers constantly questioning my decision and doubting my ability to be the primary caregiver, news of the At-Home Dads Convention was welcoming.  Each year I have arrived home from the convention reenergized with a greater sense of confidence, pride and purpose in fulfilling my commitment as an at-home dad for my family.”

- Hogan Hilling, at-home dad since 1991 and author of “The Modern Mom's Guide to Dads: Ten Secrets Your Husband Won't Tell You”