Michael Jenks

Michael Jenks, a married stay-at-home father of one boy, is the organizer of our Anchorage Dads Group in Alaska. Jenks is Marine Corps veteran and a Realtor. He previously worked for 10 years at an award-winning healthcare organization, some of which he spent in maternal-child health management and improvement.

About Michael Jenks

Michael Jenks, a married stay-at-home father of one boy, is the organizer of our Anchorage Dads Group in Alaska. Jenks is Marine Corps veteran and a Realtor. He previously worked for 10 years at an award-winning healthcare organization, some of which he spent in maternal-child health management and improvement.

Part-Time Job Conflicts with Full-Time Parenting Duties

April 15, 2024 by Michael Jenks

A father’s commitment to stay home to parent son hits wavers when he takes a part-time job that grows into a career success.

Family Stories Can Inspire Your Kids to New Heights

October 2, 2023 by Michael Jenks

We all have many stories about family and friends. Take time, think about how to present them, then give this gift to your children.

Life Transitions for Son and His Primary Caregiver, Dad

July 6, 2022 by Michael Jenks

After 6 years of always having his son at his side, a father mourns and celebrates the life transition that awaits this autumn for both.

Awkward Reflections of Self in Child Require Understanding, Acceptance

June 8, 2020 by Michael Jenks

What am I doing wrong to socialize him? Am I unwittingly damaging him through my awkward parenting style and personal deficiencies?

Time Flies, Parents: Spend More of it Wisely with Your Kids

June 24, 2019 by Michael Jenks

We get consumed being chauffeur, chef and secretary for our children that we forget to just have fun with them before the time flies past.

Earthquake Hastens Toddler Son’s First Man-to-Man Talk

December 19, 2018 by Michael Jenks

Guys really do talk about their thoughts and feelings all the time. Just because it’s not emotive doesn’t mean it’s not happening.