Last-minute sitter
You just got invited to an important virtual work meeting that may last into the early evening. Who’s going to watch the kids (and keep them quiet during your video conference)?
Get some helpFind dependable, professional backup child care through Bright Horizons Care Advantage. Register at Bright Horizons (username: ASI; password: Benefits4You) or call 877-242-2737. Through December 31, 2020, you can even get reimbursed for out-of-network care or save $300 on the long-term nanny placement fee.
Keep ’em busy
Without many extracurricular options these days, the kids are “so-o-o-o bo-o-o-o-red.” And they expect you to find things for them to do.
Get some helpFind exclusive discounts on sports equipment, activity kits, educational portal memberships, safety kits and more through Fond, Find resources to support your student’s education through Bright Horizons. And get reimbursed up to $600 per year for wellness-related expenses, including activities for kids.
Child care changes
You’ve hired a sitter for the first time because—guess what?—it’s impossible to work at home all day and supervise your toddler. And now you wish you had enrolled in a Dependent Care FSA this year.
Get some helpYou can enroll in a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for 2021 during Open Enrollment, November 9–20. If your needs change, you can change your FSA contributions by visiting the Adobe benefits enrollment site and selecting the “Change in Dependent Care FSA Contribution Due to Change in Cost” Life Event. Adobe will even pitch in up to $1,200 (prorated) toward your dependent care.
Looking for a lifeline
Your entire family is under one roof a lot more these days. It went from cozy to crazy a while ago. You have a lot on your mind, and the stress continues to build. Maybe it’s time to talk to someone for support.
Get some helpThrough the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), anyone in your family can connect 24/7 with a professional counselor—by phone, through televideo or through Talkspace. To get started, visit My Life Values (username: AdobeEAP, password: Adobe) or call 800-884-9565.
Keep your calm
Staying on an even keel may be one of your greatest strengths—or maybe not. Either way, you might want some new approaches to being peaceful and focused. And don’t forget the kids: They can learn to be calm, too!
Get some helpThe Headspace app delivers short, guided meditation sessions to your phone or browser. Plus, it has activities for kids of all ages, including meditations on calmness, kindness and bedtime.
What’s up, doc?
Getting the kids to the doctor may be hard under the best of circumstances. How can you get them care they need without leaving the safety and comfort of home?
Get some helpGet medical care for the kids (and yourself!) virtually. Aetna members can call the 24-hour nurse line at 800-556-1555 or use Teladoc for virtual visits. Kaiser members can call the 24-hour advice center at 866-454-8855 (CA) or 800-297-6877 (WA) and get connected to a doctor as needed.
Be there for them
Being a great parent sometimes means changing up your schedule to have the time you need for your family. And be sure to take care of yourself, too, so you can show up at your best every day.
Get some helpWe encourage you to schedule the time you need to rest, recharge or take care of your family. Review your time-off benefits, or visit Inside Adobe > COVID-19 > Your Health and Wellbeing.
Yes, there are parenting pros
You’re always looking for new ways to keep your family healthy and thriving. Wouldn’t it be nice to get tips from parenting experts?
Get some helpThe on-demand webinars from Stanford Medicine experts provide practical guidance for parents like you on adapting to change, communicating and maintaining structure.
Join the club
You’ve been spending a lot of time with the kids. A lot. It might be nice to have some social interaction with people a little closer to your age. And maybe even get some support and advice.
Get some helpJoin a virtual community of 1,000 Adobe parents on the Adobe Parenting Slack channel. You can discuss current parenting topics, share tips and get questions answered. Just search for #parents on Slack.