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5 Ways to Give Back on Thanksgiving
As we approach the annual holiday centered around family and feasting, many families choose to use that day to volunteer in their community to help those less fortunate, or just someone who needs a helping hand. Volunteer Card has a few suggestions for ways to give...
Dependent Care FSAs Save You Money When Paying a Nanny
There are numerous reasons to pay a nanny "on the books" - you'll recruit better candidates and keep them longer, you'll avoid hefty fines and penalties for not paying employment taxes, and, notably, you can save money through a Dependent Care FSA (Flexible Spending...
Advice for Nannies When Working for a Divorcing Family
When parents divorce, it can be an upsetting experience for everyone involved. This includes a family's nanny, particularly when the nanny has been working for the family for some time before a divorce begins. It can be awkward coming to work in an environment that...
10 Tips for Checking Your Kids’ Halloween Candy
Ah, Halloween. It evokes many memories of sweaty costumes, running down the streets with friends, and of course, massive amounts of sugar in a variety of colored wrappers. While most families trust their neighbors are handing out perfectly safe candy, it never hurts...
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...