We’ve made it through most of the summer. I hope you enjoyed the sunshine, took some time to do the things you enjoy and indulged in self-care related activities. The start of a new school year can be both exciting and stressful. Remember to take care of yourself. Identify a few ways to destress and maintain your well-being. There are so many tiny habits that we can add to our days to help us avoid burnout. Something as simple as taking a break to go outside and feel the sunshine on your face, chair yoga, deep breaths, watching a funny short video, calling a friend, having lunch with a friend, or listening to a favorite song. Figure out what works for you and infuse it into your days and weeks to come.
As we kick off another school year, thank you for sharing the monthly Work-Life opportunities with your team and the employees in your area. Attached are some flyers that you can share via meetings, emails, listservs, newsletters, bulletin boards, electronic boards or monitors, Teams groups, etc.
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Upcoming events
Wednesday, Sept. 4, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fall 2024 UK Parents Resource Fair, Gatton Student Center Ballroom C, for UK working parents and student parents.
-Register here: https://hr.uky.edu/events/2024-09-04/2024-parent-resource-fair
Thursday, Sept. 5, Noon-1 p.m. Workshop on creating work-life Harmony. Presenter: Nichole Huff, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist, UK School of Human Environmental Sciences, FCS Extension
-Register here: https://hr.uky.edu/events/2024-09-05/juggle-real-work-life-workshop-on-creating-work-life-harmony
Monday, Sept., 9, 12:10 p.m. UK Working Parents Monday campus walking w/Jennifer and Ramla. Meet in front of William T. Young Library front entrance by 12:10 p.m., walk at 12:15 p.m.
-Register here: https://hr.uky.edu/events/2024-09-09/working-parents-network-bi-weekly-monday-campus-walking
Tuesday, Sept. 10, Noon-1 p.m. Working parents workshop on Parenting is Imperfect. Book overview of the Gifts of Imperfect Parenting: Raising Children with Courage, Compassion, and Connection by Brene Brown. Presenter: Azetta Beatty, UK HR Work-Life Benefits Manager
-Register here: https://hr.uky.edu/events/2024-09-10/working-parents-workshop-on-how-parenting-imperfect
Thursday, Sept. 12, 12:10 p.m. UK Working Parents Campus Walking with Jenn & Franny. Meet in front of Funkhouser Building by 12:10p.m., walk at 12:15p.m.
-Register here: https://hr.uky.edu/events/2024-09-12/working-parents-network-monthly-thursday-campus-walking
Tuesday, Sept. 17, Noon-1 p.m. Elder care workshop on the importance of estate planning, no matter how much money you have or don’t have. Presenter: by Lindsay Burke, Micah Legal
-Register here: https://hr.uky.edu/events/2024-09-17/elder-care-workshop-on-importance-estate-planning-no-matter-how-much-money-you
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 8:30-9:00 a.m. Virtual Parents Real Talk virtual support group on back to school success tips.
-Register here: https://hr.uky.edu/events/2024-09-18/working-parents-real-talk-chat
Wednesday, Sept. 18, Noon-1 p.m. Elder caregivers support group. Presenters: Terri Weber, UK HR Elder Care and Ann Bassoni UK HR Mental Health Therapist
-Register here: https://hr.uky.edu/events/2024-09-18/elder-caregivers-support-group
Friday, Sept. 20, Noon-1 p.m. Working parents workshop on The Fatherhood Journey series. This month, Emotions: They really do have a logic to them. Presenter: Dr. Nathan Wood, Family Sciences Associate Professor, Couple and Family Therapy Program Director, I-RAFT Clinic Director
-Register here: https://hr.uky.edu/events/2024-09-20/emotions-they-really-do-have-logic-them
Monday, Sept. 23, 12:10 p.m. UK Working Parents Monday campus walking with Jennifer and Ramla. Meet in front of the William T. Young Library front entrance by 12:10p.m., walk at 12:15p.m.
-Register here: https://hr.uky.edu/events/2024-09-23/working-parents-network-bi-weekly-monday-campus-walking
Tuesday, Sept. 24, Noon-1 p.m. Working parents workshop on video game safety tips for children. Presenter: Cody Dean, Gaming and Technology Specialist, Kentucky Children’s Hospital
-Register here:https://hr.uky.edu/events/2024-09-24/working-parents-workshop-on-video-gaming-safety-children
Friday, Sept. 27, Noon-1 p.m. Working parents virtual parents’ connection – speed friending.
-Register here: https://hr.uky.edu/events/2024-09-27/virtual-parents-connection-speed-friending
FYI reminders and helpful links
Calendar of all upcoming workshops and events: https://hr.uky.edu/calendar
Work-Life and Well-being website:https://hr.uky.edu/work-life-and-well-being
UK Employees Discounts: website listinghttps://hr.uky.edu/benefits/more-great-benefits/employee-discount-program
Working Parents website resources: https://hr.uky.edu/work-life-and-well-being/working-parents
Elder Care resources: https://hr.uky.edu/work-life-and-well-being/elder-care
Join the UK Working Parents Network: https://hr.uky.edu/work-life-and-well-being/working-parents/working-parents-network