
School's Out For the Summer — 3 Ways Leaders Can Support Working Parents With Kids at Home
Anthony Knierim
created: June 2, 2025, 3 p.m. | updated: June 3, 2025, 11:58 a.m.
When school lets out for summer, many parents struggle to piece together childcare, adjust their schedules and stay on top of work responsibilities, often with limited support.
Becoming a parent has given me a deeper, more personal understanding of what working parents are juggling, especially when their support systems are stretched thin.
I grew up watching two working parents handle it all.
So, how can leaders better support working parents during these unpredictable summer months?
Summer is a chance to rethink what support looks likeEvery summer, families shift their routines to keep everything moving, and employers should do the same.
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