NewsCorp Benefits

Paying for College
2023-09-21 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
(9th to 12th Grade Students)
The thought of funding a college education can be overwhelming, but there are strategies that can help you reduce the overall cost. Planning ahead and working with your student on strategic school selection will help you better manage the overall cost throughout the college years. A Bright Horizons College Coach® expert will discuss:

How financial aid eligibility is determined and tricky caveats hidden in the fine print
How need-based aid and merit-based scholarships factor into a college’s net price
Cost-reduction strategies
Effective strategies to employ when spending assets on college
Key considerations when selecting the right education loan

The webinar will run for approximately 60 minutes followed by Q&A.
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Questions? Call (888) 527-3550 or email newscorp@getintocollege.com

Coping With Grief and Loss
2023-09-21 10:00 - 11:00
Grief can be experienced in many different ways, and for those who have lost a loved one or are mourning other losses such as mobility, their job, a home, or more, this can have a tremendous impact on their health and well-being. Join us for a special webinar with guest presenter Angela Dobrzysnki, LPC, to look at the factors that influence grieving and when/where to find additional support, including tips for coping with acute and ongoing grief

An Introduction to Focus
2023-09-21 08:30 - 09:30
Wandering mind? A little Headspace goes a long way.
‍Join us for a 30-minute webinar on focus: finding it, keeping it, and using it to be present for our lives, at work, and at home.

Staying Organized and Getting Things Done: Practical Strategies for Caregivers and Parents
2023-09-20 12:00 - 13:00
What’s covered

Managing your job and personal life while also caring for others can feel hectic and overwhelming.
Don’t miss this webinar where we’ll share strategies that help you get organized and get things done so you can better manage the demands of work, family, and caregiving.
We’ll explores strategies to help you:

Manage the paperwork and planning before it gets out of control
Create systems and routines that streamline your schedule
Prepare for expected and unexpected events

Walk away with tools and next steps you can use to help you keep your life organized, be productive, and create time for rest and rejuvenation.
Visit: https://newscorp-brighthorizons.torchlight.care
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Understanding Alzheimer's
2023-09-14 15:00 - 16:00
Alzheimer’s isn’t a normal part of aging. Join our webinar to learn more about symptoms, treatments and support for Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers.

Understanding Life & Disability Income Insurance
2023-09-13 12:00 - 13:30
Description

How much insurance do you need? Which type of insurance is best for you? If you’re unsure, you’re not alone. In this workshop, you will learn:
· The different types of insurance and what type is best for different situations
· How to determine your insurance needs, if any
· What actions and next steps you can take

Suicide awareness
2023-09-07 15:00 - 16:00
Suicide is a complex health issue and a leading cause of death in the United States. Understanding and talking more about it can help reduce the stigma and the risks associated with suicide. In this webinar we will discuss:

Common myths associated with suicide
Risk factors and warning signs
How to talk to someone about suicide
How to cope with a loss by suicide
Resources available to help

NAVIGATING DIFFICULT TIMES
2023-09-07 12:00 - 12:30
Sam helps us cope with the tougher seasons of life.

‍Introduction to Headspace: Getting Started with Headspace
2023-08-31 08:30 - 09:30
Headspace is your everyday guide to meditation and mindfulness. All employees can experience the benefits of less stress, more focus, and better sleep for free.
‍Join this 30-minute webinar to learn more about Headspace, how to start your free membership, and how to try a guided meditation for yourself.

How to Age-Proof the Home
2023-08-30 12:00 - 13:00
As we age, the risk of falls and injuries at home increases, making it crucial to create a safe living environment for our aging loved ones. It can be difficult to assess if changes in the home are needed, what the best solutions are for your family, and navigate conversations on the topic with loved ones, so Wellthy is here to help.
Join our webinar where Wellthy’s care experts will share key considerations for ageproofing the home, advice for implementing new tools and solutions, and balancing family dynamics throughout the process.

Building healthy in-law relationship
2023-08-29 15:00 - 16:00
Are you a mother or father-in-law? Son or daughter-in-law? Brother or sister-in-law? If so, you may wonder why it can sometimes be difficult to get along with your “family members by marriage.” Join this webinar to explore ideas that may help.

Letting go of the past: Your life is now
2023-08-24 15:00 - 16:00
Learning how to let go is important for being able to move forward. Join this webinar to get tips on how to release things that hold you back and make your days more positive and happy.

Purposefully Pursuing the Next Normal: The Psychologically Healthy Workplace
2023-08-17 16:00 - 17:00
For Managers and Supervisors Following the COVID-19 pandemic, employers continue to face a host of challenges as they re-engage with a stressed and weary workforce. Employers are hungry for programs and solutions that help build a culture of well-being, foster ongoing adaptive capacity, and ensure the health of employees and their businesses in a still developing post-COVID landscape. Join us for a special webinar with guest presenter Jeff Gorter, MSW, LCSW, to explore practical strategies for managers and supervisors to overcome challenges and improve their employees’ well-being, crisis hardiness, and productivity.

Working as a team with your child's teachers
2023-08-17 15:00 - 16:00
Teachers can be powerful influences in their students’ lives. Having a good working relationship with them can help your child at school. Join this webinar to learn ways to team up with your child’s teachers to support your child’s success.

Education Survival Kit-What Parents Need to Know - Aug 2023
2023-08-17 12:00 - 13:00
What’s covered

Get the information you need to understand and access a quality education for your child.
We will review the range of services and instructional supports available to help your child be successful in public school. These include the response-to-intervention (RTI) framework used in general education as well as 504 plans and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for eligible children with disabilities.
We’ll cover:

Available instructional supports
An overview of your child’s rights
The latest information and updates

Visit: https://newscorp-brighthorizons.torchlight.care
Employer Code: backup1

Purposefully Pursuing the Next Normal: The Psychologically Healthy Workplace
2023-08-17 10:00 - 11:00
For Managers and Supervisors:
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, employers continue to face a host of challenges as they re-engage with a stressed and weary workforce. Employers are hungry for programs and solutions that help build a culture of well-being, foster ongoing adaptive capacity, and ensure the health of employees and their businesses in a still developing post-COVID landscape. Join us for a special webinar with guest presenter Jeff Gorter, MSW, LCSW, to explore practical strategies for managers and supervisors to overcome challenges and improve their employees’ well-being, crisis hardiness, and productivity.

Preparing College Applications
2023-08-15 13:00 - 14:00
(12th Grade Students)
The college admissions process is more competitive than ever before. And trying to figure out how to go about that process is likely weighing on your mind, especially since a good application is key to success. This webinar will go over the process in detail and highlight how you can help your student create the best application. You’ll learn:

Common application components and how to tackle each one
Tips for writing an essay with maximum impact while avoiding common mistakes, pitfalls, and tricky topics
How to be proactive with requirements and deadlines for a lower-stress application process

The webinar will run for approximately 60 minutes followed by Q&A.
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Questions? Call (888) 527-3550 or email newscorp@getintocollege.com

Fueling Your Child’s Curiosity and Creativity
2023-08-15 12:00 - 13:00
Creativity and curiosity are essential skills to being an effective learner, thinker, and researcher. However, these talents diminish over time in most people if not supported and encouraged. You can support your child’s abilities to ask questions, use their imagination, and explore — find out how our Discovery Driven Learning™ approach can help.

Supporting a loved one through the job search
2023-08-10 15:00 - 16:00
Job loss can be difficult. It can create many emotions and may be challenging to figure out the next step for your career. Join us to discuss how you can be supportive of a loved one while they go through the process of finding a new job. You’ll also learn helpful approaches to job searching you can share with them.

MANAGING ANXIETY
2023-08-03 12:00 - 12:30
Dora teaches us how to develop a new perspective on fear.

Negative thinking patterns: what are you saying to yourself?
2023-07-27 15:00 - 16:00

College Admissions Tests: When and How to Start
2023-07-27 15:00 - 16:00
(9th to 12th Grade Students)
If you have a high schooler at home, figuring out when to start preparing for college admissions tests and a timeline for testing can feel like a puzzle. Whether your student is test-ready in the middle of 11th grade or a bit later, he or she might have to fit in Subject Tests and AP or IB exams in addition to the SAT or ACT. How can you keep everything straight? This workshop will help you map out a timeline to prepare for and take these tests. You’ll learn:

When your student should take diagnostic tests
The best time to start test prep
How and when to schedule the PSAT, SAT, and ACT, as well as AP, IB, and Subject Tests
Deadlines for students with disabilities

The webinar will run for approximately 45 minutes followed by Q&A.
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Questions? Call (888) 527-3550 or email newscorp@getintocollege.com

Travel Tips for Family Caregivers
2023-07-26 12:00 - 13:00
Whether you’re going on a trip with a loved one who needs extra support, or you’re going away without them and need to set up care for them, a great deal of planning goes into travel when you have caregiving responsibilities. It can feel daunting, but with the right preparation, sign-offs, and backup plans in place, a smooth trip is within reach.
Join our webinar where Wellthy’s care experts will share tips for travel with loved ones who require extra support, as well as how to prepare for leaving a friend or family member you care for at home.

Forget the Brady Bunch: the truth about blended families
2023-07-20 15:00 - 16:00
Agenda

Being part of a blended family isn’t always easy. Join this webinar if you are in or about to become a blended family and are interested in learning more about how to make a blended family work. We will discuss:
• Identifying the challenges
• Setting realistic expectations
• Learning tips for making it work

Managing Privacy on Social Media
2023-07-20 14:00 - 14:30
Social media is designed to share information – photos, articles, thoughts – with other people. But it’s time to reconsider how safe it is to be sharing your private information on public platforms. Join us for a special webinar with guest presenter, Chris Shelton, a Fraud Resolution Specialist, to explore how oversharing can endanger personal and financial safety.
Presenter: Chris Shelton Senior Fraud Resolution Specialist CLC

Screen Time Balance: Parenting in a Digital World
2023-07-19 15:00 - 16:00
What’s covered

What kind of digital parent are you? Today, it’s essential to consider how you and your family will balance screen-time and device usage based on your family dynamics and priorities. We’ll help you create a framework for defining your family’s digital boundaries as we discuss:

Best practices for creating screen-time balance in your home
Determining screen-time parameters, such as setting screen-time limits and defining what counts as screen time
Identifying strategies to address your most challenging screen-time issues with your kids
Finding inspiration to create new device-free, family time activities

Discover how to integrate digital parenting into your overall parenting style as a screen-time expert helps you take a new approach to create better screen use balance in your home.
Visit: https://newscorp-brighthorizons.torchlight.care
Employer Code: backup1

Tips for parents: How to prepare your child for life after high school
2023-07-13 15:00 - 16:00
Agenda
Graduating high school can be a big stressor for your child. They are transitioning between childhood and adulthood and are making big decisions about their future. Join this webinar to learn about the options available and how to best support your child through this transition.

Future-Ready: Learning to Communicate & Collaborate
2023-07-13 15:00 - 16:00
Language and listening, the ability to work together, controlling impulses and emotions, and more —
research shows these are the most essential skills to success in school and beyond. Learn how they’re woven into our Discovery Driven Learning™ approach

Understanding and Supporting BIPOC Mental Health
2023-07-12 14:00 - 15:00
July is BIPOC Mental Health Month — a time to spread awareness of the unique challenges that Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities face when it comes to mental health.
Maintaining good mental health can be a challenge for anyone. But some groups face certain obstacles that put good mental health even further out of reach. In this webinar, we’ll break down terms and concepts, and discuss how to understand and support the well-being of BIPOC communities.
Join Dr. Kimberlye Dean, Clinical Development Lead at Big Health, makers of Sleepio and Daylight, as she shares her expertise on the intersection of race and mental health.
You’ll learn: – How race and racism impact mental health – What “barriers to care” means, and how they affect people’s treatment options – Ways to become an ally for BIPOC communities – How digital therapeutics, such as Sleepio® and Daylight®, can help all individuals with anxiety and insomnia

Writing Your Best College Essay
2023-07-11 19:00 - 20:00
(12th Grade Students)
The college application essay plays a critical role in admissions success. And with the competitive admissions process looming ahead, you and your student might be wondering what it takes to craft a stand-out essay. Join us for a live, interactive session to get expert advice on:

What makes a strong, appropriate, and engaging essay topic
Strategies to brainstorm, methods for writing, and tips for editing
How to avoid common mistakes and pitfalls
Insight into our former admissions officers’ favorite essays
How to get the most out of your free essay review benefit

This Spotlight Series webinar will run for about 45 minutes with time after for questions. Please note: there are a limited number of seats available for this program which will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Questions? Call (888) 527-3550 or email newscorp@getintocollege.com
