The journey of parenthood is a beautiful yet challenging one. From the moment you decide to start a family to raising children into their pre-teen years, the road can be filled with uncertainties and questions. When 40% of the workforce have children under the age of 18 at home, offering parent support is critical for better productivity and the retention of your working parents.
Parent Experience, powered by Parento, is the answer to the complex and ever-evolving landscape of modern working parenthood. 82% of employees expect their employers to actively support them in achieving work-life integration. To help employers solve this task, the Parent Experience program is designed to provide invaluable support to employees and their partners, built on the guidance of trained postpartum doulas and parent coaches. Support is unlimited and confidential, dedicated to enhancing parenting confidence, alleviating concerns, equipping with essential resources, and helping parents achieve a healthy work-life integration.
Parent Experience isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. It's a personalized approach to meet the diverse needs of parents. The program includes three distinct offerings that allow employees to mix and match depending on their individual needs:
From those trying to conceive to parents with newborns, babies, toddlers, elementary-aged kids, or pre-teens, Parento offers one-on-one coaching sessions with expert parent coaches to offer guidance and support for every stage of parenthood, for every parent’s unique needs. This personalization is key for helping working parents proactively work through challenges and concerns.
“A big part of why I joined [my] company was because they offered [parent coaching]. But it’s one thing to offer [paid leave] but, then to offer parenting coaching to understand the mental strain for a mother that’s different for others at work – I think that’s huge. It feels nice to be heard and walk-through things with someone who understands. I feel understood.” - Mom, Engineer, and Parento Parent
The program even includes a postpartum anxiety and depression screening for all new parents, validated for both birthing parents and their partners (yes, even new fathers). The APA found that 75% of parents reported that they could have used more emotional support than they received, and new moms returning to work have a 30% decrease in productivity without employer support. So whether employees are seeking help with work-life integration, parenting questions, or emotional support at any stage, Parento’s coaches are available to all parents and their partners.
Planning for and returning from parental leave can be daunting. Parental Leave Pathways offers a customized plan, complete with a calendar, touch-points, and a return-to-work timeline. Parents will learn to identify and mitigate obstacles before and during leave, establish communication parameters, and create a personalized parental leave plan.
With a 95% return-to-work rate from parental leave and a 30% higher utilization rate than the average EAP, Parento's pathways make the transition seamless and manageable.
Some parents crave a sense of community and the opportunity to connect with others facing similar challenges. Parento Pods are virtual group coaching cohorts led by expert parent coaches. These sessions facilitate interaction, offer different perspectives, and help create a supportive community. Participants leave with key takeaways and action steps to enhance their parenting journey.
What makes Parent Experience so effective? It's the personalized wraparound support, offering support to help working parents. It’s the only business solution for paid parental leave that provides insurance coverage to mitigate costs and risks, expert leave and claim management, and wraparound support. Parento’s comprehensive support system ensures both employees and their employers have the resources they need to navigate the challenges of working parenthood.
According to Care.com, 65% of employers say a more supportive workplace culture helps attract and retain employees. With a high-touch experience, resources, and commitment to making parental leave seamless for employees and employers, Parento is revolutionizing how employees and their partners care for their families and experience parenthood. Whether an employee is considering starting a family, already has young children, or raising pre-teens, Parent Experience is designed to support working parents with the confidence and tools needed to thrive.
