Educational Assistance for Nannies
By A New England Nanny 10 0Many nannies try to balance their education with their job as a caregiver. If you employ a nanny that is also in school, a very helpful benefit you might consider offering is that of educational assistance. Although optional, educational assistance for nannies is beneficial in providing a satisfying workplace. But if you do offer this […]
READ MOREWhat are Your New Year’s Eve Plans?
By A New England Nanny 6 0Making big plans for New Year’s Eve? Whether you want a night out on the town or you’re hosting your own bash, we are here to help! Go ahead and stay out past midnight, we’ve got you covered. Our babysitters are experienced, professional caregivers who have been thoroughly screened, so you can toast the New […]
READ MOREDecember 2018 Nanny of the Month
By A New England Nanny 14 0It’s time again to recognize a member of the A New England Nanny team that has WOWed our clients! This team member has been with us less than a year, but in that time she has been a tremendous asset to our team, not only a long term housekeeper and chef for a family 3 […]
READ MOREShould You Give Your Nanny a Holiday Bonus?
By A New England Nanny 8 0‘Tis the season where we usually post a list of gifts that families could give their nannies. But many families – either in addition to or in place of gifts – opt to provide a financial boost to their household employee. But how often does this happen? Do nannies expect it? Should you give your […]
READ MOREReal Trees vs. Fake Trees: Reviving the Argument
By A New England Nanny 9 0Six years ago we posted about a debate between our Director Melissa and our Assistant Director Debra about whether it’s better to get a real Christmas tree or a fake one. With the holidays just around the corner, we thought it would be fun to revisit that post and see if people’s opinions are the […]
READ MOREShould You Hire a Mature Nanny?
By A New England Nanny 8 0Often when people think of nannies or other child care providers, images of younger women come to mind. This could be mainly due to the media coverage when a celebrity’s nanny is in the news, as those nannies are usually younger, or at most approaching middle-age. But nannying is a career, and many have been […]
READ MOREWhat Can Families Learn from this Household Employment Survey?
By A New England Nanny 7 0GTM Payroll Services recently conducted a survey of household employers and nannies, covering a wide range of topics, including legal pay, benefits, personal preferences, online job sites, and more. We are sharing the results of their household employment survey to help families hire and retain the best nannies and other household employees. From GTM.com: Nannies […]
READ MOREHow Kids Can Help with Thanksgiving Dinner
By A New England Nanny 9 0Making a big Thanksgiving dinner can be a daunting task – certain items need to be monitored, and timing needs to be calculated and watched. It becomes even more difficult if you have kids running around distracting you. So put them to work! There are many ways kids can help with Thanksgiving dinner that won’t […]
READ MOREHealth Benefit Options for Your Nanny
By A New England Nanny 6 0The world of health insurance is complex and often frustratingly so. When families are looking for ways to help their nanny with health insurance, there are many options available that can provide nannies with funding to cover medical expenses, whether or not the nanny has her own health insurance. If you are looking for ways to […]
READ MOREHoliday Time is Family Time
By A New England Nanny 3 0Whether or not you look forward to the craziness of the holiday season, most people enjoy (at least for the most part) spending time with their families, especially those who we don’t get to see very often. But with everyone’s schedule so busy, it can be challenging to not only set aside time to spend […]
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