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What the New CDC Isolation Guidance Means for Your Family and Nanny
On March 1, 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new guidance for individuals who test positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). For the first time since 2021, the agency is loosening its COVID-19 isolation guidance to better reflect the...
Your Nanny was Injured on the Job – Now What?
Was your nanny injured on the job? In New York State, you are required to have workers’ compensation insurance if you employ a nanny for at least 40 hours per week, or if you employ a live-in nanny. Why is workers’ compensation important? Besides coverage being the...
Why You Can’t Pay Your Nanny Through a Business Payroll
A common question we get from families that hire a nanny is if they can pay their nanny through their company's payroll. While doing so would certainly make things easier come tax time, the answer is almost always no - you cannot pay a nanny through a business...
9 Winter Self-care Tips for Families and Nannies
It may be March, but that doesn't mean we're done with winter, as this month can still be quite snowy and cold. During colder weather, it’s crucial to prioritize self-care to maintain overall well-being. Winter self-care goes beyond cozy blankets and warm beverages;...
Look: Our 2024 International Nanny Training Day Lineup
International Nanny Training Day (iNNTD) is returning to the Capital Region on April 13, 2024! iNNTD is held to recognize the needs of young children and to raise awareness of the positive correlation between nanny training and quality care. This national initiative...
10 Safety Rules for Kids and Parents (and Nannies!)
In today's world, ensuring the safety of our children is of utmost importance. But with working parents having less time to monitor their kids' behavior all day, it's crucial for kids to understand certain safety rules that can help prevent accidents and keep them out...
Court Rules Family Must Pay Nanny Overtime
Paying a nanny legally has never been more important, not just for the nanny, but for the family as well. As our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services reports, a U.S. appeals court unanimously ruled against a Florida family in an overtime pay case brought against them...
How Employers Can Support Caregivers in the Workplace
In 2023, 38 million people across the U.S. provided unpaid care for their loved ones, according to AARP. Another study from Harvard Business School estimated that 73% of employees have some caregiving responsibility, making caregivers the fastest-growing employee...
5 Reasons Nanny-Parent Communication is Essential
Effective communication is the cornerstone of any successful relationship, and this holds especially true when it comes to the unique partnership between a nanny and the employer. Nannies play a crucial role in the lives of the families they serve, caring for and...