Parenting & pediatrics

October 13, 2025

May’s Maven Story: When the nurse becomes the patient

May knew that pregnancy would bring out existing anxieties, and with Maven she was able to get ahead of them.

February 28, 2025

92% of parents feel burnt out: Here's how HR can help

Explore the challenges facing working parents, and learn how to reduce burnout in your organization with family-friendly policies and support.

December 2, 2024

12 proven ways to support working parents and boost employee retention

HR leaders play a crucial role in creating supportive environments for working parents by implementing policies and initiatives that promote work-life balance and flexibility. Explore how to support working parents effectively in this blog.

September 10, 2024

Worried about working parents? Explore these childcare options to support your team

HR leaders can play a valuable role in providing supportive, reliable childcare solutions for their employees. Read on to learn how to better support working parents and improve work outcomes, productivity, and morale.

January 12, 2024

Arushi and Ankur’s Maven Story

“Being a physician myself, I was surprised at how convoluted the healthcare system is. I know it from the other side, and still, as a patient, it was so hard to navigate...I’m so grateful to have Maven support us.”

October 23, 2023

Navigating childcare costs: What to expect

Learn more about your options and the average costs of childcare across the U.S.

September 25, 2023

How to avoid family drama at holiday gatherings

Being a parent at family gatherings can be surprisingly stressful! Learn how you can keep the drama to a minimum with these tips.

July 17, 2023

Tips for getting back into the school routine

Make back-to-school time smooth sailing.

July 3, 2023

Tips for parenting with a disability

Learn how Maven can support you and your family.

May 15, 2023

Casey’s Maven Story: Parenting support from the newborn to school-aged years

Third-time mom Casey accessed Maven through her employer Vynamic for support through every step of the parenting journey.

April 17, 2023

Everything you need to know about swaddling

Learn more about this sleep-tight method.

April 3, 2023

The top 5 secrets to baby sleep

Do you have a lot of questions (or concerns) about your baby's sleeping habits? You're not alone.

March 6, 2023

Balancing it all with a Maven Career Coach

Learn how a career coach can help you thrive.

January 26, 2023

Pamela’s Maven Story: Care that is always there

Pamela, a Maven member and new mom, describes Maven as, “everything you could ever want to help you through your pregnancy and beyond.”

December 20, 2022

Ask an expert: How can I set boundaries with my family over the holidays?

Setting boundaries can be hard—but it's an important way to take care of yourself and others this holiday season.

December 13, 2022

What does postpartum care look like around the world?

Learn how different cultures support new parents in the critical postpartum period.

August 23, 2022

Working parents are reeling from economic anxiety. How can we help?

New research by Maven shows the impact of inflation on working parents.

July 28, 2022

How to improve work-life balance for parents

Learn how employers can help their teams succeed in all aspects of their lives.

February 4, 2022

Preparing working parents to return to the office in 2022

Returning to the office is both a source of anxiety and relief - for HR teams and working parents. Follow these tips to help everyone adjust faster.

October 1, 2021

Beyond Paternity Leave: What are Paternity Benefits?

Investing in an inclusive, comprehensive family-building benefit can provide new dads in your organization with the tools, resources, and providers they need to navigate the challenges of fatherhood.

August 24, 2021

COVID Delta Variant and Your Kids: A Q&A with Dr. Jamie Hutton, Pediatrician and Maven Provider

Dr. Jamie Hutton, pediatrician and Maven provider, answers some of the most commonly asked questions about the COVID-19 Delta Variant and kids.

June 22, 2021

The Real Cost of the ‘She-cession’ on Mothers and Businesses

The "she-cession" will have lasting impacts on our economy, and it's shown us that childcare is critical infrastructure. However, there are tangible steps employers can take now to get women back in the workplace.

June 1, 2021

Webinar recap: It's not you, it's an economic crisis - Maven x women.nyc

On May 21st, Maven and women.nyc held a webinar on how COVID-19 has exacerbated the childcare crisis in New York City, and explored ways that the public and private sectors can help.

May 18, 2021

5 Key Takeaways from Our Conversation with Joann Lublin

Julie Binder, Maven’s SVP, Brand Communications & Joann Lublin, former editor of The Wall Street Journal for a conversation about mothers in the workplace.

May 11, 2021

The Ultimate Guide To Childcare Benefits

Improving childcare benefits is a top priority for employers this year, but there’s more to it than paid leave. Check out our guide to learn why offering childcare matters, and how your organization can do it.

May 4, 2021

Five Ways to Support Working Parents as We Return to the Office

Working parents will be returning to the office soon, but given the circumstances, they'll need different kinds of help to make it work than other employees. Check out these five ways to support them.

February 8, 2021

Rothman case study: How the leader in orthopaedics puts employees first

We spoke with a trio of Rothman leaders—all parents and Maven members themselves—about the impact they’ve seen since implementing Maven.

December 7, 2020

Talking talent retention and supporting working parents: Q&A with Ann Nadeau, Chief People Officer at Great Place to Work

We spoke with Ann about what she’s hearing from employees, the engagement and impact she’s seeing from Maven, and why Great Place to Work is investing in Maven’s new Parenting & Pediatrics program.

November 13, 2020

Nailing hard conversations on fertility, pregnancy, and parenthood: 5 tips for managers

Even before the pandemic, 43% of women leave the workforce within one year of having a baby, and replacing an employee costs employers up to 213% of that employee’s salary.

October 14, 2020

5 tips for talking to kids about the election

Oh, the dreaded “p” word. Politics. With the U.S. Presidential election looming and political topics and debates dominating the news, your kids are likely listening and absorbing more than you realize.

October 14, 2020

Introducing our new Parenting & Pediatrics product

The pandemic has revealed what we at Maven have always known to be true: working parents need our help.

August 12, 2020

Parents are anxious, undecided, and want more support: 5 things our new survey data says about the needs of working parents

Working parents are facing unprecedented child care challenges, and they’re looking for more support navigating them from HR leaders.

August 12, 2020

New tool: Maven partners with Emily Oster to help parents make child care decisions during COVID-19

More than 3 in 5 parents do not have a clear plan for child care this Fall, according to our new survey data. But in light of COVID-19, parents are being forced to decide for themselves what is best for their family.

July 13, 2020

Designing a supportive workplace for parents during COVID-19 and beyond

We’re over 100 days into the pandemic and as the world of work, childcare, schools, and more change every day, working parents are shouldering a lot.

June 2, 2020

Maven acquires Bright Parenting to give parents the support they need

In an exclusive story with Forbes, Maven announced our first acquisition today. We’re welcoming Bright Parenting to Maven to bring our vision of a more integrated model of parenting and pediatrics to life.

April 1, 2020

FAQs: Pediatrics and COVID-19 for parents

Parenting is hard enough without a pandemic. At Maven, we are here for you to provide support and compassionate, on-demand care through our virtual clinic as you navigate this challenging time for you and your family