Wayne Parker

Wayne Parker is the father of five active children ranging in age from 13 to 24. He is a consultant and trainer dealing in work-life balance and other career focused issues.

In Wayne's professional work, he has helped many clients and trainees improve their focus at home and balance their work and family lives. He has also been a lay religious leader assigned to help families in crisis. And he has first hand experience with five children of his own.

Wayne has a master's degree from the Marriott School of Management at Brigham Young University with an emphasis in public sector management and organizational behavior.

"I am really excited to be a part of About.com and particularly to be focusing on issues of interest to fathers. I love being a dad, and hope to share my experience and enthusiasm for fatherhood with dads everywhere."