CBP work-life balance services include live-talk and on-demand webinars available to CBP employees and their family members through LifeCare. Webinar topics span a wide-range of life events and offer insights, strategies, and information designed to help our employees meet the challenges they might be facing. If you cannot attend the live webinars, you can still register to receive an on-demand recording to watch at your leisure.
How to Access or Register
Employees and their family members can use the complimentary access button below to access webinars and limited features without registering for a membership account. Complimentary access may not provide access to all LifeCare features and services.
Employees already registered for CBP Backup Care services or with LifeCare will use their membership screen name and password to access webinars. Employees can also use their government email address to register for a membership account or personalized complimentary access.
Upcoming Care Talks
Each month employees and family members can participate in Care Talk events focused on parenting, caregiving, resiliency, and personal health. If you cannot attend the live family care webinars, you can still register to receive an on-demand recording to watch at your leisure.
Webinars Search
Family Meetings and Having the Care Conversation
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Family meetings are an essential part of making certain that conflict is diminished among all of your family members. This Talk will cover how to prepare for a family meeting, communicate with older adults and other family members about important decisions such as health, housing, finances and legal issues. We will go over starting the conversation, effective communication, dealing with denial and more.
Self Care for Family Caregivers
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Dig into the challenges of caregiving and learn practical ways to maintain a healthy balance. Gain tools to identify priorities, reach personal goals, and manage stress more effectively.
The Brain and Heart Health Connection
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
The brain and heart are closely linked in chronic illness risk, including Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and stroke. Learn 12 lifestyle strategies beyond exercise and nutrition to boost health, wellness, and resilience while caring for older loved ones.
Sleeping and Relaxation for Caregivers
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Caregivers often face sleep loss that affect their family life, work, and caregiving. Learn about sleep science, managing sleep debt, improving hygiene and circadian rhythms, calming the mind, and the benefits of naps.
Making Home a Safe and Serene Sanctuary
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Learn how to create a safe, comfortable home using universal design and Well Home Design principles. Explore room-by-room tips and biophilic design trends that support aging in place and lifelong wellness.
Understanding Caregiver Burnout
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Caring for an aging loved one can take a toll on your mental and emotional health. We'll provide you with tips and resources to support your well-being.
Senior Driving Challenges and Conversations
Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Navigating the stages of senior driving can be stressful and difficult. We'll help you understand how to evaluate and influence older drivers to ensure safety.
Caregiver 911, How to Prepare for Emergencies
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Natural disasters can strike anytime. Plan ahead and learn how to prepare older loved ones for emergencies whether they are nearby, far away, at home, or in senior living.
Healthy Kids
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
In this Talk, participants will learn essential healthy habits to instill in children to ensure they grow into healthy adults. Participants will explore the research behind living a healthy lifestyle, practicing preventive healthcare for kids, and the profound impact these habits have on their developing minds and bodies.
Helping Children Thrive in College, Careers, and Beyond
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Join an inspiring session on preparing your child for life after high school. Learn how to cultivate resilience, independence, and purpose as they transition into young adulthood and chase their dreams.
Plan Ahead for Summer Child Care
Tuesday, February 25, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
It's never too early to start planning! Gain guidance on identifying quality summer care for children and teens. Learn how to assess your family’s needs, compare costs, and explore different options from day camps to enrichment programs to make informed decisions that fit your schedule and budget.
Children's Nutrition 101
Tuesday, March 25, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Explore children’s nutritional needs, healthy eating strategies, childhood obesity risks, how to recognize weight concerns, and ways to support and boost your child’s self-esteem.
Parenting in the Age of AI
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
From homework help to screen-time struggles, AI is reshaping parenting. Gain insights on using technology mindfully to support your child’s learning, safety, and emotional development in today’s digital world.
Building Children's Healthy Habits through Activity
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Discover strategies to promote your child’s health. Examine the impacts of inactivity, benefits of an active lifestyle, healthy meals and snacks, and practical tips to keep your child moving and engaged.
Managing Fear and Anxiety in Children
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Uncover tactics to help children of all ages manage anxiety and fear.
Guiding Teens through Relationship Challenges with Confidence
Wednesday, July 22, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
During adolescence when peer relationships gain importance, connections with parents and siblings may be tested. Discover strategies for understanding and resolving conflicts in these relationships.
Bounce Back Stronger in the New Year
Thursday, January 8, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
No matter what life throws at you, there are tips and techniques you can use daily to become more resilient. Empower yourself with the knowledge of what steps to take to face challenges as they come your way.
The Power of Asking for Help
Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Take time to reflect on your emotional and physical well-being, assess how you're really doing, and learn ways to seek support.
Get Smart about Brain Health
Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Maintaining brain health and memory can significantly improve your ability to recall names, faces, and important information. Learn strategies to support a healthy brain and enhance cognitive performance.
Stress Management
Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Get insights on common causes of stress, how to recognize your stress signals, and strategies for effectively managing stress when it occurs.
Mental Health Overview
Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Gain a deeper understanding of mental health and illness, including common misconceptions, stigma, treatment options, and available resources.
Understanding Compassion Fatigue
Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Compassion fatigue is the physical and emotional toll of helping others, often mistaken for burnout. Here you will learn how to recognize its signs and practical strategies to cope and restore well-being.
Loneliness Myths, Benefits, and How to Overcome It
Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
What is loneliness and how can you overcome it? Explore the impact of loneliness on health and mental well-being and get practical tips and strategies to manage it.
Holiday Budgeting
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Sometimes it is hard to stick to a budget during the holidays. You will learn how to manage holiday spending and re-examine your expectations to stay within your financial means.
Budgeting Basics
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Learn the basics of budgeting and practical ways to manage your money more effectively, including how to set financial priorities, reduce expenses, recognize signs of debt trouble, and build strategies for saving.
Managing Money with Confidence
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
An uncertain economy makes smart money management key. Learn practical strategies to stretch your budget, set financial goals, manage spending, reduce debt, and build long-term financial stability while maximizing opportunities for growth.
Talking about Money in Uncertain Times
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Explore how today’s financial climate affects emotions, relationships, and conversations. Gain insight into the root causes of economic stress and learn to approach money discussions with empathy, clarity, and confidence at work and at home.
Overcoming Debt
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Carrying too much debt today can jeopardize your financial future. Understand the difference between good debt and bad debt, the impact of interest charges, how to manage spending habits, and how to build good saving habits.
Spend Smarter, Save Better
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Take control of your spending with intention. Learn to spot impulse triggers, create a no-buy list, manage spending, and use a zero-sum budget to build mindful money habits that ease stress and align with your goals.
Building Good Credit
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Explore how your credit report and score affect borrowing, and discover ways to monitor and improve your credit to strengthen your financial health.
Investment Basics
Wednesday, July 8, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Understanding investment basics helps secure your financial future. Learn the difference between saving and investing, key investing principles, and how to assess your financial health.
Managing Work and Life
Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
This Talk provides strategies to successfully manage your work and personal responsibilities. We will discuss causes of work-life stress, assessing goals and priorities, and managing personal and professional responsibilities.
Creating a Positive Work Environment
Thursday, January 15, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
What does a positive work environment look like and how can it be achieved? Discover how teamwork, finding meaning in your work, accepting responsibility, and humor can all lead to a more positive work environment.
Emotional Intelligence
Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Understand the four components of emotional awareness and how different emotions impact relationships. Gain insights to identify key areas for growth and strengthen your connections with others.
Overcoming Procrastination
Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Explore why people procrastinate, understand how it affects your life, and discover practical strategies and tips to overcome it.
Managing Work and Life
Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Learn strategies to balance work and personal life by identifying stressors, assessing goals and priorities, and effectively managing both professional and personal responsibilities.
Maximizing Your Time
Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Time management and organizational skills are key to balancing work, life, and family. Learn practical strategies and tips to stay organized, manage responsibilities, and improve both your work and personal life.
Staying Strong and Resilient
Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
How do you handle challenges and hardships? Get strategies to stay resilient, maintain a positive outlook, reduce stress, and keep moving forward despite adversity.
Compassion Fatigue
Tuesday, December 23, 2025, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Compassion fatigue is the physical, emotional, and psychological impact of helping others and is often mistaken for burnout. This Talk will guide you through how to recognize the signs of compassion fatigue and real life strategies on how to cope.
Creating an Annual Well-Being Plan
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Maintaining balance and well-being takes planning and commitment. An annual well-being plan can help you set goals, build healthy habits, and track progress to support your overall health and happiness.
Your Healthy Heart
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Learn the terms and factors you need to know to improve your heart health. Plus, hear about risk factors and how to recognize heart attacks and strokes.
The Science of Better Sleep
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Struggling with sleep? Explore common sleep disorders, including circadian rhythm disruptions, insomnia, and sleep apnea. Learn the benefits of sleep studies, how sleep affects stress and cortisol levels, and strategies and resources to improve rest.
Healthy Meal Planning
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Explore emotional eating, the factors that drive it, and how mood influences cravings. Get practical steps, proven strategies, and resources to help build a healthier relationship with food.
The Power of Daily Movement
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Discover the benefits of exercise, how attitude and goals impact success, components of a balanced workout, healthy eating, and simple exercises you can do during your workday.
Eating Right for Life
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Skipping meals or eating on the run? Get expert tips on the benefits of nutrition and how to make informed food choices that build and maintain healthy eating habits.
The Gut-Brain Connection
Tuesday, July 28, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics—oh my! Explore how gut health connects to mental health. Understand new gut-brain research, its impact on your body and mind, and what you can do about it.
Empowering Every Stage of Life
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Examine the unique challenges and triumphs faced by individuals with disabilities at all stages of life. Gain strategies to foster independence, and self-advocacy while building strong support networks.
Financial Planning for Families with Disabilities
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Learn practical strategies to create a strong financial plan and prepare for the future by identifying, understanding, and using the financial resources available to you.
Guiding Your Child with Disabilities into Adulthood
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
The transition to adulthood can be complex for those with disabilities. Build a confident and empowered future for your child with practical tools for education, employment, and independent living.
Autism Awareness and Support
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Explore the signs and symptoms of autism, learn strategies for navigating parenting challenges, and discover helpful resources and support to help your child thrive.
Empowering Kids and Adults with ADHD
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Understand how ADHD affects children and adults and explore evidence-based tools for focus, organization, and self-confidence at home, school, and work.
Mental Health Support for Adults with Disabilities
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Examine how disabilities and mental health intersect and how to build emotional resilience. Gain coping strategies, stress management techniques, and insights for accessing supportive care.
The Role of Nutrition and Movement in Disability Health
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
See how balanced nutrition and adaptive physical activity enhance physical and mental well-being for people with disabilities. Examine accessible routines that boost energy, strength, and long-term health.
This webinar explores the benefits of exercise and the importance of proper form and equipment to maximize those benefits. It also looks at the role of attitude and goals on the success of an exercise program. The presenter identifies the components of a well-rounded workout, discusses eating well and ends with examples of workouts which can be done at your workstation.
This webinar will help you:
- Understand why exercise is vital
- Learn how to easily make exercise a part of your daily life
- Understand what type of exercise you should be doing and how often
- Discover why eating nutritiously is just as important as sweating often
- Learn some things you can do throughout your work day to stay fit