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Big thank you to USA TODAY?for featuring insights from Maple founder Michael Perry and our Head of Family Experience, Lauren Ezzell. The article spotlights the challenges and benefits of remote work and parenting, highlighting just how much coordination, planning, and support families need to make it all work. This conversation is more important than ever. A few key takeaways we appreciated: ???Remote work doesn’t replace childcare.?Parents are still responsible for being fully present at work?and?fully present at home. ???Childcare costs are rising.?Families are making tough choices to balance care, work, and financial realities. ???The mental load is significant.?Managing schedules, keeping kids engaged, and maintaining structure takes constant planning. ???Workplaces are still adapting.?While some jobs offer flexibility, parents need tools and systems to make that flexibility?work. At?Maple, we know just how much coordination goes into daily life. Keeping schedules, to-dos, and plans in one place helps parents focus on what matters most—without scrambling to keep everything running. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eywHjSsm

Join Maple's Head of Family Experience, Lauren Ezzell for a panel discussion hosted by Auggie this Thursday at 10am PT/1pm EST. Sign up below! ?? Register: https://bit.ly/3CMNKzn ?? Thursday, March 13 ?? 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT

Join us tomorrow for a conversation around navigating the return to work after parental leave! Returning to work after parental leave can feel like stepping into the unknown—even if it’s not your first time. How do you balance career goals with the realities of a growing family? And what steps can you take to make the transition smoother? We’re thrilled to partner with a panel of experts who?get it?because they’ve been there. Join Elizabeth Shackelford of The Mom Project, career coach Anna McKay of Parents Pivot, and Cat Brogan, Willow Innovations, Inc. Customer Care Program Specialist and Certified Lactation Consultant, for an insightful discussion hosted by Auggie! Navigating the Return to Work After Parental Leave ???Tuesday, Jan 28 ??12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PST ???Register: https://lnkd.in/gbwyWS99 Here’s what we’ll cover: ? Tips for a smooth return to work ? Building a support system at home and in the office ? How to advocate for your needs as a parent This topic is close to our hearts at Maple, and we’d love to see you there! ??

At Maple, we believe that family is our life’s most important work. As the New Year approaches, we’re thinking about everything we hope for our Maple families in the year ahead: more opportunity, more joy, and more ease in the everyday. We know every family’s path is different, but one thing is certain— when families work together, they grow together. Maple’s here for you in 2025, so you can be there for them ?? #workingparents #caregiving #familytech #2025

#Workingparents are already juggling work, family, and everything in between—and with Christmas around the corner, life is hectic. To help you stay organized, here’s a top-to-bottom checklist of tasks you may need to tackle before Christmas Day: ?? Holiday Shopping & Gift Wrapping With less than two weeks before Christmas, now’s the time to finish up your gift purchases—online or in-store. Make a gift list in Maple, track the status for each person, and schedule some time to wrap them! ?? Update Family Calendar From school performances to holiday events, make sure everything is in your family calendar. To do it faster, forward event emails to?[email protected], and Maple will automatically add them for you. ??? Meal Planning & Prep Plan your festive meals, shop for groceries, and consider prepping dishes ahead of time to avoid last-minute stress. Use Maple’s meal planner and shopping list, and save time by checking out with Instacart for grocery delivery. ?? Travel Arrangements Book flights, arrange transportation, and confirm all travel plans. If you haven’t already, input all your travel details into a Maple Travel Folder to keep everything in one place. ?? Childcare Coverage Coordinate with family, friends, or sitters for work parties or other holiday events. Make sure everyone is clear on who’s covering what dates and where they need to be. ?? Set Family Time Aside Amid all the holiday hustle, schedule quality family down-time in Maple’s calendar to ensure you can unwind together. If you haven't tried Maple's family app yet, download it free and get organized today: growmaple.com/install

These are the stories that inspire us to keep innovating and building for working parents. At Maple, we understand the unique challenges of balancing work and family because we’re parents too. Our platform is made for families, by families—that’s why so many trust us to help them stay connected, organized, and focused on what matters most ?? Join us as we create a better way for working parents. We value every piece of feedback and use it to build tools that truly serve families and their growing needs. Try Maple today for free:?growmaple.com/install?and discover what hundreds of thousands of families already know: we work smarter, so you can too.

A few things we're feeling grateful for over at Maple today. If you haven't done it yet, check out our latest build (# 200!): growmaple.com/install

Working Parents, this one’s for you: Maple’s Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deal! Balancing work, family schedules, and the upcoming holiday chaos can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’re bringing you?our best deal yet: Maple Plus for just $0.99 for the next 3 months. Maple Plus gives #workingparents the tools to simplify managing family life. Here’s what you’ll get with Maple Plus: ? Seamless calendar integrations with Apple, Google, TeamSnap, and Outlook to manage work and family schedules in one place ? Unlimited Folders & Storage for everything from school planning to travel planning ? Unlimited Meal Planning to keep your family fueled—even on the busiest days ? Customization Options to make planning personal and fun ? Ad-free experience for uninterrupted organization We know the holiday season can be both hectic and expensive. This offer is our way of helping you stay organized, stress less, and focus on what matters most. ???Take advantage of this deal through the link below, tap the orange banner inside Maple and get started today for less than $1 growmaple.com/install

We're always thrilled to see?Maple?highlighted by the App Store as a top tool for working parents. This week we're featured under "Harness Your Productivity." As a #workingparent, life is a constant juggling act. Between managing your career, your kids' school schedules, extracurriculars, and everything in between, it’s easy to feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day. Then you throw holidays into the mix and it's easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s where?Maple's family app?comes in. With Maple, you can: ? Simplify family scheduling with our shared calendar. ? Stay on top of tasks, to-do lists, and shopping with ease. ? Keep everything in one place—from meal plans to holiday planning—so nothing falls through the cracks. It’s more than just a productivity tool; it’s a way to bring your whole family together. Try Maple today for free: growmaple.com/install