What are Learning Pods and Microschools?
By A New England Nanny 13 0Schools are planning to open next month, but parents are trying to balance the desire for their children to be in school with their health and safety. Many families are looking at hiring private teachers to create learning pods and microschools. Our payroll partner, GTM Payroll Services, offers this guidance on what these are and […]
READ MOREHow to Clean and Disinfect Homes Amid COVID-19
By A New England Nanny 13 0Whether you will have a caregiver or in-home educator coming to your home, or your kids will be going to school and returning with germs, it’s more important than ever to keep your home clean. This article compiles expert guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on how to clean and disinfect […]
READ MOREIn-Home Teacher Spotlight
By A New England Nanny 27 0With some parents wary of sending their children to school or daycares this fall, many may choose to have them learn at home. If you’re looking for help with child care for the back-to-school season, we’d like to introduce you to a fabulous in-home teacher! Meet Laura Laura enjoys being around children and she has […]
READ MOREConcerned About the Coronavirus Outbreak at a Local Daycare?
By A New England Nanny 15 0You may have heard about the recent coronavirus outbreak at a local daycare – the facility at Albany Medical Center. This is the situation all parents that use daycare centers want to avoid, but in these times, there is the risk of an outbreak happening at similar locations. While using a private, in-home caregiver is not risk-free, […]
READ MOREHow to Help Children Wear Masks During the Pandemic
By A New England Nanny 15 0While it may be hard for a child to get used to wearing a face covering, doing so helps to slow the spread of COVID-19. Our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services has the following advice to help children wear masks during the pandemic. Wearing masks is an important way to help slow the spread of the […]
READ MORETips for Swimming Safely This Summer
By A New England Nanny 17 0Drowning is the fifth leading cause of unintentional injury-related death in the United States. Explain swimming safety to children when young, and reinforce its importance regularly. Knowing how to swim and following these tips will help keep you and your children swimming safely. Swimming Pools Do not dive unless it’s deep enough to dive safely—it […]
READ MOREFireworks Safety Tips for the 4th Of July
By A New England Nanny 21 0Fireworks are a staple of many Fourth of July and other celebrations, but remember to take precautions to ensure your special event is safe and accident-free. Although they may be legal in many parts of the Capital Region, there are still risks. Here are some fireworks safety tips to help everyone enjoy their Independence Day. […]
READ MORESuspension of Work Visas Creates More Opportunities for Nannies
By A New England Nanny 23 0A recent executive order has extended the suspension of work visas for many types of immigrant workers, including the J-1 Visa, which impacts au pairs looking for child care employment in the U.S. On June 22, 2020, President Donald Trump signed the order to halt certain work visas for immigrants coming to the country for […]
READ MOREThe Nanny Share Alternative to Daycare
By A New England Nanny 51 0Many families that utilized daycare centers before the coronavirus pandemic may be wary about sending their children back, now that those facilities are reopening. One reason families like to send their kids to daycare is for the social aspect – the children learn to work and play with their peers in a structured setting, preparing […]
READ MORENanny or Daycare in a Post-Pandemic World?
By A New England Nanny 20 0Many parents are returning to work as businesses begin to reopen. Some may not feel comfortable sending children to a facility with teachers and other kids. Our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services has provided guidance for families looking to decide on a nanny or daycare in a post-pandemic world. Now that stay-at-home orders are being […]
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