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Chris Routly

About Chris Routly

At-home father Chris Routly runs our Portland (PDX) Dads Group in Oregon. He writes about his thoughts and experiences at The Full Routly, and has also written and illustrated several children’s books. He also serves on the board of directors of the National At-Home Dad Network. Originally from Canada, Chris lives with his wife and two sons in Portland.

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Lower Parenting Bar for ‘SuperMom’ Status, Raise it for ‘SuperDad’

May 10, 2018 by Chris Routly

Feel free to praise a dad going above and beyond, but hold off when he is just parenting. Save some of that praise for the everyday tasks for the SuperMoms who does it every day with little appreciation.

Filed Under: gender / sexuality Tagged With: gender equality, gender roles, moms

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A Dad’s Place is in the Delivery Room

March 13, 2017 by Chris Routly

The birth of a baby is beautiful, but it ain’t necessarily pretty. All dads should be in the delivery room to witness it.

Filed Under: babies / pregnancy Tagged With: birth

dads don't babysit

Lies about Dads – Here are 14 Major Fatherhood Offenders

February 18, 2015 by Chris Routly

If you chose not to leave your child in the care of a man, let it be because he has given you a reason other than because he is not a mom.

Filed Under: at-home parenting, gender / sexuality, parenting styles Tagged With: advertising, parenting equality

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Dads Don’t Take Sick Days, Either — Thanks, Vicks!

November 5, 2014 by Chris Routly

P&G finally realizes fathers also can’t let a cold knock them off their parenting game with two NyQuill ad commercials.

Filed Under: media Tagged With: advertising, television

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