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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.

life transition as door opens to sunshine

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.

Filed Under: at-home parenting, National Tagged With: at-home dads, growing up, milestones, school, work, working parents

work from home dad with baby laptop on couch

Reconciling Stay-At-Home Parenting When Drive to Work Success Kicks In

March 17, 2021 by Michael Jenks

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

Filed Under: at-home parenting Tagged With: money, stay-at-home parents, work-at-home parents, working parents

family stories read books 1

Family Stories, True or Exaggerated, Create Awesome Legacy for Kids

August 26, 2020 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.

Filed Under: parenting advice, relationships Tagged With: family history, growing up, memories

awkward reflections father son brush teeth mirror

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?

Filed Under: relationships Tagged With: Anchorage Dads Group, growing up, introvert, playgrounds, social life, sons, toddlers

time flies as dad and son soar on carnival aiplane ride

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.

Filed Under: at-home parenting, parenting styles, work-life balance Tagged With: Anchorage Dads Group, fun, overparenting, work-at-home parents, working parents

father son stand in driveway in snow after earthquake

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.

Filed Under: parenting styles, relationships Tagged With: emotions, fears, growing up, masculinity, toddlers

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