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Too Much Sunshine? The Benefits and Risks of Sunlight
Sunlight can be both a natural healer and a safety hazard. It provides vital health benefits, such as vitamin D production, mood enhancement and support for healthy sleep patterns. Unfortunately, overexposure and poor sun safety practices can lead to serious health...
You Can Just Pay Your Nanny in Cash…Right?
Most businesses do not pay their employees in cash. So when you employ a nanny, should it be any different? Over the years, while much progress has been made in legitimizing nannying as a career, many people still see it as just "babysitting" and think paying in cash...
How Nannies Can Recognize and Respond to Child Abuse
Nannies and other caregivers play a critical role in a child’s life—not just in providing care and support, but also in being a trusted adult who can recognize when something may be wrong. Unfortunately, child abuse can and does happen, and being informed can make all...
Virtual Training Session for Nannies!
Tomorrow is International Nanny Training Day, and agencies and nanny groups around the country will be hosting educational workshops and hands-on training sessions for nannies. We are excited to announce that we will have our own virtual training session on Friday,...
Meet Our April 2025 Employee of the Month
We have been providing local families with the very best caregivers since 1991, and here's another one that would love to meet your family! Stephanie, or "Aunt Stephy" as she is known to her eight nieces and nephews, has only been with our agency for a few months, but...
Planning a Move? How Your Nanny Can Help
Moving to a new home is a major life event—exciting, yes, but also stressful and chaotic, especially when young children are in the mix. Amid packing, paperwork, and logistics, one family member’s routine can’t afford to fall apart: your child’s. That’s where your...
8 Tips to Reduce Processed Foods in Your Family’s Diet
Processed foods have become a staple in American diets due to their convenience, taste and affordability, as well as their long shelf life. Yet, an increasing number of health experts are warning of the concerning impacts of these foods. A diet largely consisting of...
Senior Care Choice: Power of Attorney or Guardianship
If you are caring for a senior loved one, at some point you may have a choice to make if that senior can no longer make decisions about their own care. Our payroll partner, GTM Payroll & HR, provides this look at power of attorney versus guardianship, including...
7 Ways Parents, Nannies, and Kids Can Improve Sleep Hygiene
For those with packed schedules, long days or a lack of routine, prioritizing sleep may feel daunting. Fortunately, focusing on your sleeping environment, habits and attitude can lead to improved sleep hygiene. This article explains sleep hygiene and its importance...