Explore back-to-school wellness and financial resources
The start of a school year is often a hectic time, bringing with it new routines and new financial obligations. As you begin to prepare, take a moment to explore some of the wellness and financial resources available to you and your family as part of the UF community.
Wellness
Explore GatorCare’s Healthy Back to School Recipe Guide, featuring tasty breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes with 500 calories or less.
Break those summer sleeping habits with tips from Anne-Marie Slinger, M.D., a UF assistant professor of pediatrics in the College of Medicine.
Learn how to choose the best backpack for your child with Joanne Jackson Foss, Ph.D., a lecturer and director of professional programs in the UF College of Health Professions’ department of occupational therapy.
Read about the vital role of dental hygiene in academics from Olga Ensz, DMD, a clinical assistant professor at the UF College of Dentistry.
Sign up for Calm’s Fundamentals for Mindful Parenting webinar, where you’ll discover the features of Calm tailored for parents and children while exploring various mindfulness practices. The webinar takes place on Aug. 13 at 4 p.m. Don’t have Calm? Visit the Worklife website to register today!
Explore the Calm for Parents collection. Featuring a variety of meditations, discussions and wellness strategies, the collection supports parents with tools to manage the stress of daily life.
Finances
Consumers can purchase qualifying back-to-school supplies exempt from tax during the 2024 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, running now through Sunday, Aug. 11. Learn more.
UF faculty and staff enjoy a wide array of savings through the GatorPerks discount program. Create a free TicketsatWork account to access a curated list of back-to-school discounts, including savings on meal kits, technology, apparel and more.
Explore our Financial Literacy Workshop Series for live and on-demand webinars aimed at increasing financial literacy and developing healthier financial habits.
Listen to Calm’s Navigating Financial Stress series and learn how to leverage mindfulness tools to manage anxiety, reframe uncertainty, gain perspective, and ultimately improve your relationship with money and yourself.
Visit the UF Worklife website for more financial and wellness resources.