Wayne Parker Expertise: Fatherhood, Parenthood, Divorce Title: Chief Administrative Officer for City of Provo, Utah Education: Brigham Young University Location: Provo, Utah Highlights Author of “Power Dads: The 10 Basic Principles Successful Fathers Use to Raise Happy and Responsible Children”15 years of experience writing about fatherhood and parenthood Experience Wayne Parker wrote for About.com (now Dotdash) for 15 years, covering fatherhood and parenting in general. His articles, appearing on The Balance, Verywell, and The Spruce sites, touch on a broad array of topics for single and married parents—everything from saving for college and filing taxes after divorce to helping your partner through miscarriage and hosting a child’s sleepover.A father of five, Parker has been particularly motivated by the country’s rate of fatherlessness. He has been interviewed by radio hosts, podcasters and bloggers. His book, “Power Dads: The 10 Basic Principles Successful Fathers Use to Raise Happy and Responsible Children,” first published in 2015, is used in fathering groups in many cities.Parker has simultaneously maintained a career in the public sector and is currently the chief administrative officer for the City of Provo, Utah. Education Parker has a master’s degree in public administration from Brigham Young University. About The Balance The Balance, a Dotdash Meredith brand, makes money easy to understand. We give people tools they need to not only make smart financial decisions but also prepare for the experiences they will have along the way. Our team of expert writers and editors have extensive qualifications in the topics they cover, and many of them have MBAs, PhDs, CFPs, and other advanced degrees and professional certifications. We require our writers to use primary sources in their articles, which are also approved by our Financial Review Board and fact-checked. You can learn more about the standards we follow in producing accurate, unbiased content in our editorial policy.