Eight Steps to a Successful Nanny Share
By A New England Nanny 71 0Thinking about participating in a nanny share with another family? In a nanny share, the nanny cares for the children of two or more families at the same time. But it takes thoughtful planning to create a successful nanny share arrangement. A nanny share helps make in-home child care affordable for many families. Each family […]
READ MORETips for Nannies on How to Negotiate Wages with Your Family
By A New England Nanny 1 0When you are in the hiring process with a family, there are many considerations when calculating your wages. Your family needs to know the total cost of hiring a nanny. You want to know how much money you’ll be taking home at the end of the week. Here are some tips for nannies on how […]
READ MOREYour Nanny Will Love These Ideas for National Nanny Recognition Week 2021
By A New England Nanny 2 0September 19-26, 2021 is National Nanny Recognition Week! It’s a great time to show your nanny how much their caregiving helps out your family. Our payroll partner, GTM Payroll Services, has put together a handy list of ways you can show your appreciation this week (or any time). It’s National Nanny Recognition Week, which is a […]
READ MOREExperienced Nanny Spotlight
By A New England Nanny 78 0When you’re looking for a trusted professional to care for your family, it’s never easy. You need someone that will not only provide you the peace of mind a parent needs, but will also be fun and engaging for children. And now that schools are back in session, your needs may be changing. Well, you’re […]
READ MOREDo You Have Work-from-Home Paranoia? Help Manage It
By A New England Nanny 5 0Managing Work-From-Home Paranoia As we all know, working from home (WFH) has become the norm for many organizations across the country this past year due to COVID-19 restrictions. This change has almost entirely eliminated the social aspect of the physical workplace, which has made it difficult for some employees to fully understand what their co-workers […]
READ MOREDoes the CDC Recommend COVID-19 Vaccinations for Pregnant Individuals?
By A New England Nanny 8 0The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently strengthened its recommendation for pregnant individuals to get the COVID-19 vaccine as the agency strives to promote greater vaccination rates amid an increase in cases of the Delta variant. This recommendation comes in tandem with new guidance on the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant […]
READ MOREWhat to Know about Dependent Care FSAs and Returning to the Classroom
By A New England Nanny 10 0With schools set to reopen in the fall, parents will need to make many arrangements, including purchasing supplies, child care for kids not at school age, and more. Our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services’ software provider, isolved, offers this look at how dependent care FSAs can assist with costs associated with returning to the classroom. […]
READ MOREHow to Protect Yourself and Your Family from the Delta Variant
By A New England Nanny 11 0What Is the Delta Variant? As the country reopens, a surge in COVID-19 cases has occurred. According to the Centers for Disease Control data, this surge is primarily due to the Delta variant of COVID-19; it currently accounts for over 80% of new COVID-19 cases across the country, according to U.S. News. Here are tips […]
READ MOREMake Sure You Think About These 7 Things When Hiring a Nanny
By A New England Nanny 9 0Hiring a nanny could be the most important decision you ever make for your family. That’s why it’s critical to do all you can to make sure you get the right nanny. Our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services offers a look at 7 things not to miss during the hiring process. 7 Things that May […]
READ MOREWhich Sunscreen Brands Were Recalled Due to Cancerous Chemical?
By A New England Nanny 9 0Johnson & Johnson issued a voluntary recall of five sunscreens after finding that the products contained trace amounts of benzene, a cancer-causing chemical. Although sunscreen samples had low levels of benzene, Johnson & Johnson recalled the products out of an “abundance of caution.” The recall only impacts the following spray sunscreen products: Neutrogena Beach Defense […]
READ MORECDC Releases New Guidance Urging Schools to Fully Reopen in the Fall
By A New England Nanny 11 0On July 9, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new guidance for K-12 schools, urging them to fully reopen in the fall. The CDC acknowledged that “students benefit from in-person learning,” even as the delta variant of COVID-19 spreads across the United States. The agency encouraged school districts to use local […]
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