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5 Ways to Give Back on Thanksgiving

As we approach the annual holiday centered around family and feasting, many families choose to use that day to volunteer in their community to help those less fortunate, or just someone who needs a helping hand. Volunteer Card has a few suggestions for ways to give back on Thanksgiving: 5 Easy Thanksgiving Volunteer Opportunities Do […]

Dependent Care FSAs Save You Money When Paying a Nanny

By A New England Nanny 8 0

There are numerous reasons to pay a nanny “on the books” – you’ll recruit better candidates and keep them longer, you’ll avoid hefty fines and penalties for not paying employment taxes, and, notably, you can save money through a Dependent Care FSA (Flexible Spending Account). Our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services offers this guide to […]

Advice for Nannies When Working for a Divorcing Family

By A New England Nanny 5 0

When parents divorce, it can be an upsetting experience for everyone involved. This includes a family’s nanny, particularly when the nanny has been working for the family for some time before a divorce begins. It can be awkward coming to work in an environment that was previously stable, and now is filled with uncertainty. But […]

Nanny Tax Threshold Increasing for 2020

By A New England Nanny 3 0

How does a family know whether or not they are legally obligated to pay employment taxes for their nanny or other household employee? The most telling factor is commonly referred to as the “nanny tax threshold.” This is the wage earnings amount by which the government determines if an employer must follow tax filing regulations. […]

10 Tips for Checking Your Kids’ Halloween Candy

By A New England Nanny 5 0

Ah, Halloween. It evokes many memories of sweaty costumes, running down the streets with friends, and of course, massive amounts of sugar in a variety of colored wrappers. While most families trust their neighbors are handing out perfectly safe candy, it never hurts to be cautious and delay the sugar gluttony for a few minutes […]

2019 APNA Conference Reflections

By A New England Nanny 7 0

Earlier this month, A New England Nanny’s Director, Melissa Schoonmaker, had the opportunity to attend the annual conference of the Association of Premier Nanny Agencies (APNA) in Santa Barbara, California. Here she shares her experiences from the conference and what she was able to bring back to help serve our families and nannies better. The […]

Fall into Fall this Weekend!

By A New England Nanny 16 0

It looks like it’s going to be a gorgeous weekend (and for some, a 3-day weekend!) – the weather looks great, the leaves are changing colors everywhere, and it’s peak time for apple picking. Hopefully you’ll get a chance to get out with the kids for some fall fun. Here are a few of the […]

Domestic Violence Victim Leave is the Law in New York

By A New England Nanny 7 0

It’s not something we like to think about, but domestic violence impacts people from all walks of life, including nannies and other household employees. A new law states that beginning November 18, 2019, all employers in New York – including household employers of nannies and other domestic workers – must grant domestic violence victim leave. […]

National Nanny Recognition Week 2019

By A New England Nanny 32 0

National Nanny Recognition Week (NNRW) is September 22-28, 2019. It’s a time to celebrate our nannies and the amazing job they do. For more than 20 years, NNRW has brought awareness to the dedicated work nannies do, not for the money or perks, but for a true love of children. We couldn’t agree more – […]

Come See Us at the 2019 Back to School Expo!

By A New England Nanny 8 0

We are excited to once again be exhibiting at the Back to School Expo this year. It’s a fantastic event with hands-on science and technology experiments, interactive exhibits, celebrity appearances, and a lot more, including appearances by Marvel superhero characters. There will also be health and wellness exhibits and many vendors with family-focused offerings…like us! […]