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What Chores Can Kids Help With Around the House?
With the cold weather finally settling in, sometimes it's just too cold to get the kids outside. So if you've got restless little ones and need some productive ideas, give yourself a break and put the kids to work! What chores can kids help with around the house? Dr....
Educational Assistance for Nannies
Many nannies try to balance their education with their job as a caregiver. If you employ a nanny that is also in school, a very helpful benefit you might consider offering is that of educational assistance. Although optional, educational assistance for nannies is...
What are Your New Year’s Eve Plans?
Making big plans for New Year's Eve? Whether you want a night out on the town or you're hosting your own bash, we are here to help! Go ahead and stay out past midnight, we've got you covered. Our babysitters are experienced, professional caregivers who have been...
Real Trees vs. Fake Trees: Reviving the Argument
Six years ago we posted about a debate between our Director Melissa and our Assistant Director Debra about whether it's better to get a real Christmas tree or a fake one. With the holidays just around the corner, we thought it would be fun to revisit that post and see...
Should You Hire a Mature Nanny?
Often when people think of nannies or other child care providers, images of younger women come to mind. This could be mainly due to the media coverage when a celebrity's nanny is in the news, as those nannies are usually younger, or at most approaching middle-age. But...
What Can Families Learn from this Household Employment Survey?
GTM Payroll Services recently conducted a survey of household employers and nannies, covering a wide range of topics, including legal pay, benefits, personal preferences, online job sites, and more. We are sharing the results of their household employment survey to...
How Kids Can Help with Thanksgiving Dinner
Making a big Thanksgiving dinner can be a daunting task - certain items need to be monitored, and timing needs to be calculated and watched. It becomes even more difficult if you have kids running around distracting you. So put them to work! There are many ways kids...
Health Benefit Options for Your Nanny
The world of health insurance is complex and often frustratingly so. When families are looking for ways to help their nanny with health insurance, there are many options available that can provide nannies with funding to cover medical expenses, whether or not the...
Holiday Time is Family Time
Whether or not you look forward to the craziness of the holiday season, most people enjoy (at least for the most part) spending time with their families, especially those who we don't get to see very often. But with everyone's schedule so busy, it can be challenging...