Resources for Working Parents
Katie Mulligan
Director of Platform at Pillar VC
Childcare:
- Boston Nanny Centre: Connects families with experienced nannies, providing childcare solutions for working parents.
- Care.com: A platform where parents can find local caregivers, including babysitters and nannies.
- Sittercity: Connects parents with local babysitters and caregivers for occasional or regular childcare needs.
- UrbanSitter: An online platform that helps parents find trusted babysitters and childcare providers in their local area.
Greater Boston Meal Delivery:
- Bread & Ginger – Meghan Hargraves (bandgfood@gmail.com)
- Queen of the Pantry – yvette@queenofthepantry.com, (617) 435-9839
- Feast & Fettle – https://www.feastandfettle.com/order
Parental Support & Development Programs
- Boston Family Engagement Network
- Family Nurturing
- Working Parent Books
- “The Fifth Trimester: The Working Mom’s Guide to Style, Sanity, and Success After Baby” by Lauren Smith Brody
- “Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead” by Sheryl Sandberg
- “I Know How She Does It: How Successful Women Make the Most of Their Time” by Laura Vanderkam
- “Mommy Burnout: How to Reclaim Your Life and Raise Healthier Children in the Process” by Sheryl G. Ziegler
- “The Power of Presence: Be a Voice in Your Child’s Ear Even When You’re Not with Them” by Joy Thomas Moore
- “Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live)” by Eve Rodsky
