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You’ve seen “SAHM” used on parenting websites or in TikTok videos, but you’re not totally sure what it means. It’s definitely got something to do with motherhood, right? Bingo. We’ll fill you in on the exact meaning of “SAHM,” some misconceptions surrounding the topic, and other useful parenting acronyms to know when browsing the web.
Things You Should Know
- SAHM is short for “stay-at-home mom,” or a mother who stays home to raise her children and manage the household.
- SAHD means “stay-at-home dad,” and STAHP means “stay-at-home parent.”
- The role of a stay-at-home parent is important and labor-intensive. That doesn’t mean SAHMs don’t also have their own hobbies and ambitions, though!
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- ↑ https://www.dictionary.com/browse/sahm
- ↑ https://www.today.com/parents/stay-home-mom-writes-honest-emotional-post-challenges-t173254
- ↑ https://www.thebump.com/a/what-its-really-like-stay-at-home-mom
- ↑ https://www.glamour.com/story/stay-at-home-mom-depression-is-realand-women-are-finally-talking-about-it
- ↑ https://www.romper.com/p/im-a-stay-at-home-mom-you-have-me-all-wrong-7682397
- ↑ https://www.romper.com/p/im-a-stay-at-home-mom-you-have-me-all-wrong-7682397
- ↑ https://www.romper.com/p/im-a-stay-at-home-mom-you-have-me-all-wrong-7682397
- ↑ https://www.babycenter.com/community-help-abbreviations
- ↑ https://www.nymetroparents.com/article/A-Cheat-Sheet-of-Common-Acronyms-on-Parenting-Forums