Working Families

Employer-Sponsored Childcare: The Top New HR Offering

Whether it’s benefits season or not, you’re on the clock. Time to develop practical HR solutions and make your case to …

From the CEO's Desk: Upwards Celebrates Five Years!

I started Upwards because I thought all families deserved access to quality childcare – not just the families who could …

Celebrate Working Parents Day With Upwards!

National Working Parents Day is a holiday to celebrate parents who manage a delicate work-life balance, raising children …

Majority of U.S. Parents Made Job Sacrifices Due to Childcare This Summer

For many families, summer childcare arrangements are expensive, difficult to find or access, or don’t align with parent …

Common Parenting Mistakes to Avoid: Tips From Experts

Parenting is one of the most rewarding and challenging experiences in life. As a parent, you want to do everything in …

Upwards (formerly WeeCare) Ranks No. 292 on the Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Companies

NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 – Today, Inc. revealed that Upwards (formerly WeeCare), the nation’s largest childcare network, …

4 Convenient and Child-Friendly Pets for Busy Families

As a busy parent, you want a pet that is not only fun and loving, but also easy to care for and safe for your young …

How To Solve Childcare Challenges for Your Hospitality Employees

Even in the best-case scenario, childcare is still tough. For families, of course. For caregivers. For employees. For …

Home Daycares vs. Daycare Centers — What’s the Difference and Which is Right for You?

Looking for the right daycare? You may be considering both home daycares and daycare centers. Each type provides …

Are Childcare Benefit Programs Expensive?

What is childcare really worth? The answer for many is that it’s priceless.

Employers considering expanding existing …