How to support working parents in a hybrid setting

Published October 22, 2024 12:00 PM EDT 4 Min Read

The fall semester brings challenges and stresses for working parents as they adapt to new schedules and try to find child care, which can also add financial strains.

As more employees are returning to the office, working parents are also losing some of the flexibility that came with working from home. According to UrbanSitter, an online service that connects parents to trusted child care providers, 42% of parents are hybrid workers, and 31% are in the office full time. This loss of flexibility makes child care arrangements even more important to working parents.

The fall semester brings new challenges for many working parents who must find balance between meeting their children’s needs and financially providing for their family, adding extra stress and anxiety.

“This annual rite represents a perfect storm of financial obligations for families,” writes Matt Wolf, SVP of business development at Greenlight, in an op-ed. “According to recent surveys, the average American family spends hundreds of dollars on school supplies alone, which are expected to total roughly $586 per student this year. That number can skyrocket when factoring in clothing, new technology, sports equipment and extracurricular activities. For parents with multiple children, the financial strain can be even more pronounced.”

Courtney Hoff Dockerty

Writer, Growth Content

Courtney Hoff Dockerty is a writer for Growth Content at Arizent.

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