Raising a family is such a rewarding journey, but with the dueling demands of your career and home life, it can give rise to a new level of stress. Be assured, the NYU Work Life office is here to help, offering a range of supportive services to empower you to create a fulfilling life where your family and career thrive together.

Featured Services: 

Consultations

Schedule a confidential consultation with Helga Yuan Larsen, the Director of Caregiving Initiatives & Programs, by completing this Intake Form. Topics typically cover:

• Guidance to make informed decisions about childcare (e.g. early childhood programs, after-school care, camps, nannies/sitters, etc.)
• Tools and resources to engage with the public and independent school systems, including admissions processes, to support your children’s education
• Navigating NYU’s benefit programs and resources specifically designed for your family-building and caregiving needs

Parenting Groups

Consider joining colleagues in a safe and confidential space for psychosocial support, while finding community through shared experiences. The current groups include

• New & Expectant Parents (for families of children under age 1)
• Parenting with Dr. Erin O’Connor (for families of children and pre-teens)
• Parenting Neurodivergent Kids (for families of children ages 7-13)
• Mindful Parenting Program (for families of children ages 7-13)

Work Life is gauging interest for groups that support

• Parents of Teens
• Foster & Adoptive Parents
• LGBTQ+ Parents

If you’re interested in one of these or have another community in mind, please reach out to Helga Yuan Larsen.

Educational Workshops

Jump To:

• Consultations
• Parenting Groups
• Educational Workshops