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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....
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...