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How to Make Sure Your Next Nanny is a Great Fit for Your Pets Too
For many families, pets are just as much a part of the household as the children. Whether you have a playful Labrador, an independent cat, or a home full of smaller animals, it's important to consider how your pets will fit into your nanny relationship. The right...
7 Ways to Stay Safe When Air Quality is Poor
Air quality can be adversely affected by many factors, including heavy vehicle traffic, stagnant conditions amid high temperatures and wildfires. Unfortunately, these circumstances are often beyond your control. Even wildfires hundreds of miles away can produce smoke...
What Parents Need to Know About Newborn Health Insurance
If you are expecting a child in the near future, you have probably thought of everything you'll need - diapers, clothes, childcare, etc. But what about health insurance? There are many things to consider, including timing, options, and the 60-day window. Our partners...
7 Strategies for Keeping Cool Without Air Conditioning
Summer temperatures may bring welcome warmth, but extreme or prolonged heat can be dangerous for your health. Furthermore, air conditioning may not always be available to help you cool off. Whether it’s because of a power outage, a desire to save on your energy bill...
10 Benefits of Hiring a Caregiver for Your Senior
As elderly family members age, many can no longer do the daily tasks they need to, but rather than go into a care facility, they would prefer to stay at home. Hiring a senior caregiver is a way to let loved ones maintain their independence while getting help with...
Stay Safe: 10 Summer Essentials for Your Medicine Cabinet
Parents and nannies should always know what's in the family medicine cabinet. Summer brings more time outdoors, and with it, a higher chance of sunburns, bug bites, minor injuries, allergies and heat-related issues. Medications can also lose effectiveness or even...
Top 8 Qualities for Hiring the Right Nanny
Hiring a nanny is about much more than finding someone who can supervise your children. The right nanny becomes an important part of your family's daily life, helping shape your children's experiences, supporting their development, and bringing stability to your...
Vacation Time Considerations for Nannies
To get and keep the most talented employees, employers must treat nannies and other household employees like professionals. Therefore, offering employee benefits is an important consideration for all household employers. By providing an attractive employee benefits...
3 Ways the Great Outdoors Can Be Great for Your Mental Health
According to many studies, spending time in nature can do wonders for your mental health and well-being. Whether you’re planning a long trek on a trail or a pleasant picnic in a park, getting outside for even brief periods can have many benefits, including: 1....