Whether you are saving money toward purchasing a home or simply watching your expenses, managing your rent costs makes good financial sense. Budget advisors generally recommend keeping housing costs at 30% of your household’s income or less. This can be challenging in the city of Seattle, especially for families earning moderate to low incomes. While [...]

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As families gather near and far for holiday celebrations, we want to honor those who provide year-round care for loved ones experiencing a loss of independence due to aging, those with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia and family members of any age who are living with disabilities. The caregiver umbrella includes many selfless individuals who attend [...]

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“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” – Pablo Picasso As a parent or caregiver, you’ve no doubt heard about the value of art (including all forms of creative expression, such as music, theater and dance) exposure for children: the development of fine motor skills, [...]

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For a program staffed by one and a quarter people, UW WorkLife has a big impact on UW employees’ lives. Focused on employee well-being and housed in the newly-created Employee Experience division of Human Resources, UW WorkLife offers programming and resources to help UW employees thrive both at work and in their personal lives: childcare [...]

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Human milk is recognized as the optimal infant feeding method for at least the first 12 months of life to promote the health of both the lactating parent and the child. Compared to formula-fed infants, those fed human milk have fewer ear infections, gastrointestinal and respiratory illnesses, and even have a reduced risk of certain [...]

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It takes time to find care you care trust, especially when you have children of different ages. UW employees and students benefit from several programs and services to help it easier to identify options that work for your family. Prefer another way to access this information? Check out the recording Programs and Resources for School-Age [...]

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