February 2026 | Underdog Web
By Aaron Weintraub, MS
Sixty-six percent of working parents are experiencing parental burnout—chronic stress and exhaustion that undermines their wellbeing, performance, and ability to cope. At the same time, children and teens are facing a mental health crisis, with rising rates of anxiety, depression, and self-harm. Add ongoing social, political, and economic uncertainty, and families are under unprecedented strain.
Parents are being asked to show up everywhere—at work, at home, and in their communities—without adequate support. This pressure doesn’t stay at home. It shows up as absenteeism, disengagement, turnover, and lost productivity.
Forward-thinking organizations are recognizing that when parents are supported at home, employees are more focused, resilient, and engaged at work. Increasingly, companies are partnering with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to design benefits and programming that meet real employee needs. Peace at Home Parenting Solutions is proud to be a trusted partner in this work.
Employee Resource Groups—often volunteer-led and deeply connected to employee experience—play a critical role in shaping workplace culture, inclusion, and wellbeing. Originating in the civil rights movement, ERGs have evolved into strategic partners for HR, DEI, Benefits, and executive leadership.
Working Parent Networks frequently collaborate with Black, Asian, LGBTQ+, Fertility, and Emerging Professional ERGs, recognizing that caregiving challenges intersect with race, culture, gender identity, and career stage. These partnerships surface issues early and help organizations respond with empathy and precision.
ERG leaders:
What ERGs need is expert, evidence-based support that is inclusive, scalable, and aligned with business outcomes.
Peace at Home partners with ERGs to deliver research-informed, expert-led parenting and caregiver support that directly addresses the challenges employees are facing—at home and at work.
Our work with ERGs has led to impactful programming, including:
Employees consistently report feeling more supported, more focused, and more connected to their organizations after Peace at Home programs.
When ERGs are supported with the right tools and expertise:
Peace at Home transforms ERG insight into measurable wellbeing outcomes through live workshops, on-demand resources, and one-on-one consultations—delivered by advanced-degree experts and trusted by leading organizations.
Supporting ERGs with expert parenting and caregiver resources isn’t just good for families—it’s a smart business decision.
Peace at Home helps ERGs thrive, parents cope, and organizations perform.We’d love to talk with you about how Peace at Home can support your ERGs and strengthen your workplace wellbeing strategy. Reach out to our CEO Kathleen@peaceathomeparenting.com
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