Christopher Mannino, a former high school theater teacher, experienced panic attacks after his son was born due to his demanding job and inadequate paternity leave. Despite his passion for teaching, the guilt of not being present as a father and the expensive daycare costs led him to quit his job and become a stay-at-home dad. Now, after six years at home, Mannino appreciates his time with his children and is set to release a book about bonding with kids through play.
The stress of managing my dream job at school and my desire to be a present father led me to panic attacks, ultimately forcing me to quit.
Financial strain and guilt over missing precious moments with my newborn pushed me to leave my career and embrace the role of a stay-at-home dad.
Seeing my son so infrequently due to my teaching schedule made me realize that I needed to prioritize family over my job in theater.
Becoming a stay-at-home dad has allowed me to bond with my children while exploring innovative ways to engage and play with them.
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