No-Cost Federal Benefits Workshops for You and Your Team SUPPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT MOST
At Federal Benefits Made Simple, we understand the intense pressure federal employees are facing nationwide. Budget cuts, hiring freezes, and growing workloads are making planning for one’s future more challenging than ever. To support you and your teams, we are offering our full federal benefits training virtually, free of charge, through Sept. 30, 2025. This is our way of standing beside you, ensuring you still have access to critical retirement and benefits information you need, even if your agency can’t fund training right now. Our virtual program covers a wide range of essential topics for federal employees to help plan retirement. From detailed information about pensions and your Thrift Savings Plan to managing sick leave, our training ensures you and your
we’re here to help. Our virtual program is ideal for busy employees who currently do not have time or funds to complete in-class training. These sessions will provide vital resources to your agency, even if your budget is tight. If you are interested in signing up your team for one of our free informational sessions, visit FederalBenefitsMadeSimple.com/ workshops-for-federal-agencies and fill out our request form, or call us at 303-922-4304 . We still provide in-person and private virtual sessions for agencies looking for more direct training. We’re available for on-site visits and tailored online classes for groups.
team have the knowledge to make informed decisions at every stage of your career. Whether you’re nearing retirement or just starting out, we’ve designed our expert-led sessions to clarify complex rules and help you feel confident about the future, even when things are so uncertain. If you are a federal employee looking for clarity or an agency leader trying to support your team under these tough constraints,
We know this is a difficult season for many agencies as they try to balance limited budgets, reduced staff, and many unknowns. That’s why we want to support you. Whether you’re looking for no-cost training opportunities for your teams now or planning ahead for customized sessions in the fall, we’re here to help. Contact us today to learn how we can help your agency provide crucial benefits training during this time of transition.
STAYING CLOSE TO FARAWAY GRANDKIDS Bridging the Miles
Many parents look forward to spending their preretirement and golden years with grandchildren, cuddling on the couch, mixing cookie dough, or planting seeds in a garden. Yet that comfy dream eludes half of today’s grandparents because their grandchildren live more than 200 miles away. According to a 2023 AARP survey, distance is currently the biggest obstacle to grandparents spending as much time as they want with grandchildren. A growing number of grandparents are closing that gap by using FaceTime, Google Hangouts, or other video-chat apps for virtual get-togethers with grandkids. The rewards of mastering those apps are well worth the effort. Here are two strategies for making the most of virtual family visits. Let Kids Lead Children often revel in a grandparent’s undivided attention and delight in hosting
a room tour or a show-and-tell session featuring their latest project or toy. A grandchild might enjoy showing you how they play with a train set or blocks. Others might like modeling their latest superhero costume or showing you how they make slime. Many games and conversations you would have when you are physically together can also work virtually, such as telling a joke,
posing a riddle, showing a magic trick, or reciting a song, or poem. Take turns creating stories or holding two-way conversations with hand puppets. Kids also love scavenger hunts, guessing games, or playing “I Spy”. Mind Their Moods When you call, your grandchildren may feel tired, excited, silly, or sad. Don’t take it personally if your grandchild checks in briefly, then breezes away to do something else. Children live in the moment. Some days, they may be eager to engage in a lively conversation, while on others, they want to roam free. They may also want to “hang out” with you without talking. As hard as it may be, many grandparents learn to just “be in the room” as a presence on the screen. Some grandparents keep the same toys, puzzles, or craft materials on hand that their grandchildren enjoy. Then, you can either invite your grandchild to teach you how to use the items or just play alongside them.
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