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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....
7 Best Practices for Creating a Summer Nanny Contract
If you have decided that hiring a summer nanny is your best childcare option, then you want to make sure it's a good experience for both your family and your nanny. Our payroll and HR partner, GTM Payroll & HR, offers this look at best practices when creating a...
Do You Need a Personal Liability Insurance Policy?
Personal liability coverage is a crucial part of homeowners and renters insurance. It can help financially protect you in a variety of scenarios you may encounter, such as a guest being injured in your home or your child or pet causing third-party bodily harm or...
Which Summer Child Care Option is Best for Your Family?
When school lets out for the summer, many parents face the same question: What’s the best child care option for my child? Two of the most common choices are enrolling children in a summer day camp or hiring an in-home nanny. Both options can provide a safe, enriching...
What are the Tax Rules When Hiring a Summer Nanny?
As we head toward summer, many families are getting their childcare arrangements in order. For some, that may mean hiring a summer nanny as an alternative to day camps. Some families may think that hiring a nanny for a limited timeframe means that employment tax rules...
4 Tips for Keeping Children Safe at the Playground
The weather is warming up, which means more time outdoors for the kids, including heading to a playground. Playgrounds offer a fun way to spend time outdoors, but they’re not without risk. When visiting a playground with your children, consider the following...
6 Steps to Save Money on Gas
Have you seen those gas prices right now? While many conditions that affect the price of gas may be beyond your control, there are still some things you can do to help limit the impact on your budget. Think about these strategies for increasing your vehicle’s fuel...