What can I do to get my spouse to appreciate me as a stay-at-home mum?

Let him have a read at this post from a stay-at-home-dad: http://www.daddyfishkins.com/apology-stay-at-home-moms/ Most of the time, we take for granted how complicated it is to actually run a household. We also tend to focus on ourselves and forgot to take a step back to appreciate the contributions of our other halves. At times, it could simply be a case of not knowing how to show our appreciation. Take some time out and have a date night! Have a real conversation during the meal and share with each other the stresses and problems you have each encountered (for him – at work; for you- at home). Take this opportunity to appreciate the effort and hard work that both of you have been putting into your lives together as a family. Cultivate mutual respect for each other’s contributions. We all like to being validated for the work we have done and nothing beats having it come from the one who truly matters.