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Guidelines for Child Safety Seats and Boosters
Whether you're a parent or a nanny that drives the kids, the safety of the children in the car is paramount. These guidelines for child safety seats and boosters should be reviewed by parents and nannies alike. Parents worry about their child’s safety, especially when...
Advice for Working Parents on Managing Stress
Many parents also hold full- or part-time jobs. However, being a parent on its own is one of the hardest jobs anyone could take on. Couple that with the stress of a career and it can be too much for anyone. Luckily we have some advice for working parents on managing...
What You Need to Know About Hiring a Live-In Nanny
Many families have busy schedules and some parents work non-traditional hours, requiring child care often when daycares, schools, and other options are not available. For these reasons, and sometimes for the sake of convenience, some families opt to have their nanny...
What Parents and Nannies Need to Know About Prescription Drug Safety
While drug abuse is common among teens, a growing trend is the abuse of prescription medications, which can be just as dangerous as illicit drugs, but more readily available. Parents and nannies should take precautions and learn about prescription drug safety....
Valentines Day Gift Ideas for Parents and Nannies
Valentine’s Day is upon us, and families and nannies both often wonder how to help the children celebrate. While store-bought cards are thoughtful and convenient, they will adorn the counter or windowsill for a few weeks, then ultimately retire to a drawer somewhere,...
The Capital Region Child Care Crisis
A recent article in the Albany Times-Union described the wait lists at local early childhood centers and smaller family-run programs as a Capital Region child care crisis. According to the data from a new report by Raising NY, around 58 percent of surveyed Capital...
Tips and Advice for Managing Your Household Employee
When you've found the nanny or other household employee you want to keep, you want to ensure your employee is satisfied and engaged. Our partner GTM Payroll Services has HR experts on staff to offer advice for managing your household employee. Here are some recent...
What are the Rules for a Nanny Driving the Family’s Car?
If your nanny or other household employee is going to be driving the family's car, you need to check your insurance policy and make sure that he or she is a listed driver. This is especially important if the employee will be regularly driving family members to and...
22 Gifts Your Nanny Will Enjoy
Here come the holidays! It's time to show your appreciation for your nanny or other household employee. It's always a more special gift when you can involve the children, even if it's just a handmade card. But we do have a list of other gifts your nanny will enjoy...