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Here’s Our Latest Nanny of the Month
We are proud to announce that Yong is our new Nanny of the Month! Yong's educational background focused on art, but she has been working in childcare for more than 15 years, as well as being a mom herself. She joined our agency 12 years ago when she became a long-term...
8 Considerations for Back-to-School Childcare
The back-to-school season brings new schedules, responsibilities, and routines for the entire family. While parents are buying school supplies, reviewing class schedules, and preparing children for the first day, it is also important to create a dependable childcare...
4 Reasons You Need Workers’ Comp for Your Household Employee
When you hire a nanny, senior care companion, housekeeper, or other employee to work in your home, workers' compensation insurance may not be the first thing you think about. But it's one of the most critical components of being a compliant and responsible household...
How to Make Sure Your Next Nanny is a Great Fit for Your Pets Too
For many families, pets are just as much a part of the household as the children. Whether you have a playful Labrador, an independent cat, or a home full of smaller animals, it's important to consider how your pets will fit into your nanny relationship. The right...
7 Ways to Stay Safe When Air Quality is Poor
Air quality can be adversely affected by many factors, including heavy vehicle traffic, stagnant conditions amid high temperatures and wildfires. Unfortunately, these circumstances are often beyond your control. Even wildfires hundreds of miles away can produce smoke...
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...