I became a stay-at-home dad so my wife could work. I'll never be able to nurture our kids quite like her but I love it.

• Clayton Keller became a stay-at-home dad so his wife could return to work.
• He loves spending more time with family but is more exhausted than ever.
• Keller says he'll never be able to nurture like his wife, but he's leaning into his own strengths.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Clayton Keller, a 32-year-old stay-at-home dad and professor from Virginia. It's been edited for length and clarity.