Advocacy

Joshua Berntsen is an at-home dad based in Pinellas Park, Florida, where he and his wife are raising three children. He first became a stay-at-home dad in 2010 after relocating for his wife’s career, later returning home full-time when their second child was two. Joshua’s professional experience includes roles as an Operations Manager, Workforce Coordinator, and Phlebotomist. Since joining the National At-Home Dad Network in 2019, he has contributed as part of the social media team, produces the monthly newsletter, and has run audio for HomeDadCon for the past two years. He values teamwork, organization, and community involvement.

My name is Joshua Mosley, I have a wife and two kids, ages 5 & 3 yrs old. I’ve been a Stay-At-Home Dad since 2020 after working in various roles  as a first responder and part time social worker. I joined Milwaukee dad’s group, which introduced me to NAHDN, attending my first DadCon in Milwaukee. Since then, I became a board member the BeerShare, the host of Father’s Eve Milwaukee, and a co-leader/ admin of the Brewtown Dads Group, formerly known as the Milwaukee’s dad group. I strive to bring fresh and different perspectives to the NAHDN as a whole.

Became a Stay-At-Home-Dad during the pandemic, where community was the life line I needed. What initially started out as looking for ways to be a better parent for my now 4yo son, and get a better understanding of how to handle the volatile development of a child's life, quickly became a search for community. I stumbled on to the FB group and podcast in late October 2023. Became a regular in the Dad Lounge in November of 2023. Registered to be an annual member of the organization at the stroke of midnight, January 1, 2024. For the little bit the membership fee costs, it was the least I could do to give back to the organization. Now, I'm looking for more ways to continue to give back, and ultimately help the organization as best I can, with a goal of helping the organization and its community grow, and finding tools and ways to connect with the modern dad. 

Hello. I am Dale VanVlerah. I became primary caretaker to my three sons (15, 8, and 5) almost seven years ago when my wife took an overnight position, and both of us working became impossible. I tried for a long time to go it alone but eventually went looking for stay-at-home dad groups and found the NAHDN Facebook page in 2021. I am:

• the Volunteer Coordinator for the organization 
• a monthly contributor to the newsletter
• the facilitator of the Friday night Dads Gotta Talk mental health support group
• the Committee Chair for the admins of the Facebook page
• a Lifetime Member of the organization
• serving my third term on two of the boards of directors within my Homeowners Association
• the Regional Commissioner of my American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) region
• I look forward to seeing all of you and, hopefully, working for you on the board of directors.