Working Families

The High Cost of Childcare in San Francisco: A Comprehensive Guide

The cost of childcare in San Francisco, California is incredibly high. In fact, it is one of the most expensive cities …

How to Solve Childcare Challenges for Your Retail Employees

Let’s face it: Retail workers have a lot to juggle. And for working parents in the industry, a work-life balance can …

New Parent Survival Guide: The Top 10 Questions Answered

As a new parent, it can be overwhelming trying to navigate the world of parenthood. There are so many questions that you …

5 Simple Tips for Ensuring a Successful and Enjoyable Playdate

Let’s talk about the top rules of etiquette for parents planning playdates for their children!

Working families know how …

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, …