“I have to give myself grace.” Manish, Stay-at-home Dad

In this episode, we have an engaging, thoughtful, and heartfelt conversation with our guest, Manish, a stay-at-home dad. Manish shares his journey from working in tech in Silicon Valley to becoming a full-time parent, highlighting the gifts of being more present in his children's lives and the personal growth that he has experienced because of that. We explore the dynamics of being the stay-at-home parent, the inherentchallenges and rewards, and the societal perceptions surrounding non-traditional parenting roles. Our conversation also touches on the emotional aspects of parenting as a father, the value of community support, and the lessons learned from his own dad that he now consciously applies. Keywords: parenting, stay-at-home dad, parenting roles, non-traditional parenting, fatherhood, parenting challenges, emotional growth, community support, family dynamics, work-life balance