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The Nanny Share Alternative to Daycare
Many 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...
Nanny or Daycare in a Post-Pandemic World?
Many 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...
Summer Caregiver Spotlight
With daycares and camps at limited capacity or closed this summer, child care options for parents are fewer than usual. If you're looking for help with child care this summer, we'd like to introduce you to our summer caregiver spotlight! Meet Adriana Adriana is new to...
Capital Region Summer Child Care During COVID-19
The pandemic has caused a lot of uncertainty for parents, particularly regarding their plans for summer child care during COVID-19. Our agency's director Melissa Schoonmaker spoke with WNYT about the questions and concerns we've heard from families, and what options...
Homeschool Caregiver Spotlight
If you're looking for help with child care, particularly a homeschool caregiver during the pandemic while schools and daycares remain closed, we have a couple of caregivers we'd like you to meet! Meet Lee Are you looking for help with homeschooling your children? How...
How to Create a Return to Work Plan for Your Nanny
While the Capital Region is not quite ready to reopen, signs are pointing to it happening soon, and a new normal will begin. If the stay-at-home order and self-quarantine practices have caused you to lay off your nanny or stop using temporary ones, you may want to...
Tax Benefits From CARES Act Student Loan Assistance
Many nannies are students, and many of them have student loans that can be burdensome at any time, but particularly during COVID-19 when regular income is an issue. Among other measures aimed at easing student loan burdens during the coronavirus pandemic, the CARES...
Furniture Safety Guide for Parents and Nannies
A home might seem like one of the safest places for a child to play, but household furniture carries many unforeseen dangers, especially for young children. And now that kids are home for basically the entire day during the COVID-19 lockdown, the chances for unsafe...
How to Avoid Burnout While Working From Home During COVID-19
For many workers, their new “normal” routine consists of getting out of bed and logging on to work. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has shifted the workplace from the office to kitchen tables and living rooms for thousands of employees. This shift to...