Spring 2021 Programming Available for Working Parents at UK
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 20, 2021) — The new year looks different for all of us, and working parents are no exception. In their rewarding yet demanding role, working parents are constantly seeking to manage their work and life responsibilities.
University of Kentucky Human Resources Work-Life understands the importance of supporting parents as they strive to create effective work routines, build healthy parent-child relationships, develop effective parenting skills, find adequate child care, maintain structure and foster happiness for their families.
This semester, all of UK HR Work-Life's programs for parents will continue to be held virtually, allowing parents to stay engaged in a safe, efficient way. From lunchtime sessions to informal morning coffee chats, the spring programming aims to support anyone in a parenting role — including step-parents, foster parents, grandparents and guardians — by providing an opportunity to connect with one another, share insights and gain advice from experts.
UK working parents can join UK HR Work-Life on the second Tuesday of the month for monthly guest speaker topic discussions and the third Wednesday of the month for an informal Parents Coffee Chat. From February through April, parents can join a biweekly book club discussion on "Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle."
Upcoming events include:
- Parents Coffee Talk: Check-Ins | Jan. 20 and
- Work-Life ROCKS: Managing Spending Leaks | Feb. 8.
For more information about programming from UK HR Work-Life, please visit the Work-Life Calendar or the Resources for Parents page. Parents are welcome to contact the team at worklife@uky.edu.
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