Getting Your Children Ready for School August 21, 2020 Under ordinary circumstances, the start of the school year can be challenging for any parent. But this year, in the midst of a pandemic, the challenges are even greater. The NFDA Work/Life Resource Program (EAP), administered by Beacon Health Solutions has put together Resuming School During COVID-19: A Resource Guide for Parents. Download the guide here. NFDA Members: If you need more advice or guidance on how to ease the transition for your children, reach out to the experts from the NFDA Work/Life Resource Program. Working in this profession can be challenging professionally and personally. If you need advice on how to better manage stress and care for your health and well-being so you can always be your best, whether you are meeting with a family or spending time with your own loved ones, the NFDA Work/Life Resource Program (EAP), brought to you by Beacon Health Solutions, can help. The Work/Life Resource Program is a confidential source of support available at no charge to NFDA members and members of their immediate family. Services include a hotline you can call for advice and referrals and a helpful website with articles, webinars and more. Counseling Services: Talk one-on-one with an experienced, licensed counselor for support with stress management, relationship issues, work/life balance, substance use, and more. You can access a counselor at no charge up to three times each year (face-to-face, video chat or by phone, whichever is most convenient). Work/Life Services – get guidance and referrals for: Education services: education resources including preschools, public and private schools, tutors and test preparation, financing, and continuing education Convenience services: help with consumer issues, emergency services, home maintenance and repair, pet care, relocation, community volunteering, and more Financial Services – get information and referrals for: Saving for college Debt consolidation Mortgage issues Estate planning General tax questions Retirement planning Family budgeting Legal Services – Get guidance and referrals for: Divorce Landlord and tenant issues Real estate transactions Wills and power of attorney Civil lawsuits and contracts Identity theft recovery Life is never easy, but you don’t have to go it alone. We want the very best for you. Visit www.nfda.org/worklife for more information about the confidential services available to you and your immediate family.