Registration opens Aug. 3 for a shortened fall benefit period for Childcare Choice and Backup Care, the last one before both programs move to a calendar year. Get up to $1,000 in reimbursements or 40 hours of subsidized care, then see what changes when the full-year cycle starts Jan. 4, 2027.

You're checking on a grandparent between classes. Coordinating a parent's medication from three states away. The one your sibling texts at 2 a.m. Nearly 5 million college students are doing this kind of caregiving, and most never call themselves a caregiver — or tell anyone what they're carrying. HR Life & Work Connections offers free, confidential consultations for students at any stage of the caregiving journey.

Your kindergartner ignores the clock. Your teenager pulls an all-nighter on a project you know about a week ago. Neither means your child can't learn to manage time — it means they're still learning how. This guide breaks it down by age, from picture schedules for preschoolers to helping teens build (and occasionally fumble) their own systems.

Student loan repayment can be complex, and the federal landscape continues to evolve. At the University of Arizona, benefits-eligible employees have access to Savi, a personalized student debt support tool that provides free access to help them understand and navigate their options, no matter where they are in their repayment journey.

Nearly half of America's 63 million family caregivers report feeling lonely — and the more demanding the role, the deeper the isolation tends to run. Research shows that caregivers with social support experience significantly lower stress than those without it. This article explores why caregiver loneliness is so common, why it's self-reinforcing, and what small steps can help break the cycle. LWC offers one-on-one consultations for employees navigating caregiving at any stage.

June brings two important health awareness campaigns, Men's Health Month and Pride Month, and the challenges they address often overlap. Men die at higher rates from heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and suicide, while LGBTQ+ individuals face elevated rates of mental health challenges and barriers to care. UA employees have access to Mini-Health Screenings, the Health Impact Program, and free employee assistance counseling. Your health matters; take steps this month to protect it.

A national study found that while social circles shrink with age, close friendships remain stable — and it's those deep connections that drive happiness and life satisfaction, not the size of your network. In fact, older adults consistently report greater well-being than younger ones. This article explores what the research tells us about social well-being across the lifespan, the power of intergenerational relationships, and how to cultivate meaningful connection at any age.

Summer schedules mean childcare gaps and UA's Backup Care Program is designed for exactly those moments. The program covers loved ones of all ages, requires no enrollment fees, and takes just three steps to set up. UA employees may also be eligible for summer camp reimbursement through the Childcare Choice program. Enroll today so you're ready before care falls through.

Today's parents are under more pressure than ever — and the push for a "perfect family" may be doing more harm than good. Perfectionism affects not just parents, but children's mental health too. Discover the personal, social, and digital forces driving this mindset, and get practical steps to break free from the perfect family trap.

Over 2.7 million children in the U.S. are being raised full-time by grandparents or older relatives. Grandparent caregivers face unique challenges — financial strain, isolation, and legal complexity — often with little time to prepare. UA employees can access free consultations, counseling, and legal resources through Life & Work Connections. Learn how to find support.