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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...
Face Coverings are Now Required in New York for Essential Workers
Governor Andrew Cuomo issued an Executive Order stating that face coverings are now required in New York for essential workers. These coverings must be provided free of charge by the employer, for use when interacting with the public. Employers have until 8...
Ways to Manage Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The coronavirus public health crisis has changed what we used to consider "normal." Chances are you, your nanny, and your children have been feeling the stress caused by the current situation. iSolved, the payroll platform our agency uses, has this advice on how to...
Errand Service During the COVID-19 Outbreak
In addition to providing child care services, A New England Nanny is now offering help to Capital Region residents who need assistance with picking up groceries, prescriptions, restaurant takeout, and more. Our Community Caregiver service is perfect for families,...
How to Safely Go Grocery Shopping During the Coronavirus Outbreak
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has disrupted everyday life in many ways. Many states have ordered residents to stay at home and avoid any unnecessary contact with others. That being said, you still have to eat. It is important that you take precautions in all...
How to Balance Working From Home with Caregiving
For many across the country, working from home is their new reality for the foreseeable future as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread rapidly. For some, this arrangement is business as usual. But for others, including parents and caregivers, they now have to...
Talking to Your Kids About the Coronavirus
With the coronavirus (COVID-19) on everyone's minds, there is a lot of information out there, and it's changing constantly. It's hard enough for adults to understand everything that's going on, so for children, it's even more confusing. But we found some helpful...
Should You Pay Your Nanny During the Coronavirus Crisis?
As we continue to navigate this uncertain and constantly-changing health pandemic, we have been receiving many questions about whether you should pay your nanny during the coronavirus crisis. Once again our partners at GTM Payroll Services have very helpful guidance...