National Working Daughters Day
Nurturing the well-being of aging loved ones and embodying the strength found in caregiving bonds and selfless dedication.
Honor and support working daughters juggling elder care and family responsibilities with self-care, wellness, and recognition campaigns that acknowledge their sacrifice.
- 'Thank a Working Daughter' gift guides featuring spa, wellness, and self-care products
- Stories of women balancing caregiving with career—celebrate their strength and resilience
- Wellness brand partnerships offering discounted self-care packages for caregivers
- Resource guides for family members on how to support working daughters financially and emotionally
Organized to correlate with National Family Caregivers Month, this day offers an opportunity to show appreciation to those women who are working to take care of their aging parents, often while also taking care of their own young families at the same time.
When an aging loved one requires care, many women find they need to cut back on hours at work, change to a less demanding job, or even stop working altogether in order to take care of their family members. In some cases, this can cost them and their families tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands of dollars!
National Working Daughters Day was established in 2020 to show honor and appreciation for the millions of women in the US and worldwide who take on the care of an aging parent or other family members. While some men do also provide care for their aging family members, this day is specifically about the “working daughters” who have traditionally taken on this role.
Acknowledge a Working Daughter
Because the aging parents of Working Daughters may not be capable of thanking them personally, it may be left up to other family members, friends or others to acknowledge their sacrifice. In honor of National Working Daughters Day, it might be a nice idea to write a note, send a card, treat her to a coffee or find some other way to say that a Working Daughter is seen and appreciated.
Help a Working Daughter
Many of the women who care for aging parents do so without complaining, which means that other family members may not realize what a burden it can be. This is a great time for other family members, like brothers and sons, to pay a bit more attention to the work the women are doing and ask about how they can contribute to the care of their aging parents. For more information on how to provide help and support, check out the National Working Daughters Day website.
Practice Self Care
In celebration of National Working Daughters Day, perhaps some self-care is in order! Take some time out to get a massage, read a book, meditate, listen to favorite music or take a walk in nature. Even just a few minutes spent taking care of yourself will go miles toward filling up the tank for a balanced lifestyle that includes taking care of aging parents.