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Working parents network

Connect with other parents, share tips and ask questions at our meetings and more.

Consult with a working parent expert

Balancing parenting and work can be tough. You are not alone. Consult with a working parent expert.

Benefits for your entire family

Insurance

Educational savings plan

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition assistance

Counseling with a therapist

Welcoming a new child

New parents checklist

Discover tips on work transitions, leave, benefits, day care and more support.

Parental leave

Learn how long you can take two weeks of paid parental leave, plus use other accrued leaves to cover up to 12 weeks away.

Breastfeeding and lactation needs

Know that we provide lactation locations, flexible breaks and insurance-covered pumps.

FOR PREGNANCY Work accommodations

If you’re experiencing a pregnancy-related disability or limitation at work, please request accommodation with our Office of Equal Opportunity. You are protected from discrimination.

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Planning for child care

Child care resources

Finding the right child care option for will always be one of the most important decisions you make.

Family resource directory

Activities and services for UK employees and their families.

2024 summer camps directory

See an overview of several summer camps in the region.

Sitter referrals for kids and pets

Connect with a UK student who helps with occasional caregiving for kids and pets.

News

March 21, 2023

Need summer child care? Start looking now

Are you ready for the summer child care schedule? When thinking about summer child care for your school-age children, it can be a bit stressful and costly. Many parents greet this time of the year with excitement and a bit of anxiety. There tends to be a lot of juggling to create a reliable summer child care plan. Finding the right summer options will require some intentional planning and focused time.

May 04, 2022

Parents, It's Okay to Play

Parents usually love watching their children play. We enjoy seeing the smiles on their faces and often watch the joy spread from one child to another as they play, laugh and simply have fun. No one has to tell children to play or have fun. It’s in their nature to let go and be carefree. So often, children seek attention such as a hug, a conversation, game time, a walk around the block or a bike ride. They can make anything fun and sometimes messy. And guess what, that’s okay. As the parental saying goes, “it will wash off.”

September 22, 2021

Back to school means planning ahead

Whew, here we go parents. Another school year has begun. It is already shaping up to be one of a kind. Depending on how your child views school and their desire to attend, back to school may be a bit stressful.

September 10, 2021

Together at the Table

It can be a real feat to get the people in your household to sit down together for meal. Everyone is on a different schedule, not everyone is hungry at the same time, and there are always distractions that seem to pop up. Here at the McNees house, we are no different. I do not have a magic dietitian wand that I get to wave to make these challenges go away.