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Fall into Fall this Weekend!
It looks like it's going to be a gorgeous weekend (and for some, a 3-day weekend!) - the weather looks great, the leaves are changing colors everywhere, and it's peak time for apple picking. Hopefully you'll get a chance to get out with the kids for some fall fun....
Domestic Violence Victim Leave is the Law in New York
It's not something we like to think about, but domestic violence impacts people from all walks of life, including nannies and other household employees. A new law states that beginning November 18, 2019, all employers in New York - including household employers of...
16 Ways For Parents To Relax
Got kids? We don't know about you, but we could certainly use a breather! Of course no matter what time of year it is, parents with young children are lucky to find a few moments here and there to just slow down and take it easy for a minute. Our payroll partner GTM...
What to Read on National Read a Book Day
While many feel that every day should include some reading (and not the online kind), today is National Read a Book Day! Whether you or your nanny read to your children, or you do some reading just for yourself, there are a multitude of options for people of every...
Interviewing a Nanny the Right Way
Hiring someone to care for your loved ones is the most important decision a parent can make. Therefore, it's crucial to leave no detail to chance, and that includes the interview process. When it comes to someone who will be working in your home with your family, you...
What to Look for in an After-School Nanny
As parents prepare for the school year to start up again very soon, many will be hiring an after-school nanny, or adjusting their current nanny's hours as the children get back on their school's schedule. We wanted to share this great article from our payroll partner...
Your Child is Ready for Kindergarten…How About You?
With school set to start very soon, we thought it would be a good time to take a look back at a post by our Assistant Director Debra Medina. Deb wrote this six years ago as she was preparing to send her daughter to Kindergarten, and it's still quite relevant for...
How to Handle Expense Reports for Nannies
Families hiring a nanny have many things to consider, including whether or not the nanny will be driving the kids, if she or he will be using their own car, and whether the nanny will be purchasing anything for the family such as food, art supplies, etc. Some families...
What Parents Should Know About Digital Assistants
Alexa, Echo, Google Home...chances are you or someone you know has one of these devices - known as digital assistants - in their house. And while they certainly have many beneficial features for children, as with any technology that kids can access, there are concerns...