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What You Need to Know Before Getting a Nanny Cam
While the hope is always that a family will have a great relationship with their nanny, many times that's not the case. Tragic incidents have occurred in homes around the country involving nannies, leading some parents to want to install a hidden camera known as a...
Should You Bring Your Nanny on a Family Vacation?
Do you ever take a vacation with the kids, only to feel like you need another vacation when you get home? Traveling with children can make for some unforgettable memories, but it can often be a drain on your energy and make you feel like you can't fully enjoy your...
A Walk in the Park
Today is National Take a Walk in the Park Day! The kids are off school, so scoop them up and get them outside. According to Nationaldaycalendar.com, taking a walk at a local park is an excellent way to clear one’s mind from the stresses of the day, re-energize and at...
Payroll and Tax FAQs from Nannies
As a nanny or other domestic worker, you may have questions about your employment status and tax obligations. Even if it’s just a temporary placement, it's important to understanding your (and your employer’s) responsibilities at the beginning of employment. Here are...
Hiring a “Mary Poppins” Nanny
Having placed nannies for over 25 years, we can say honestly we have seen it all when it comes to families hiring in-home caregivers. When a new mom calls to find out about our agency, one thing we often hear is "Can I have a Mary Poppins nanny?" Unfortunately,...
Making the Relationship Work: A Nanny’s Perspective
Many years ago, one of our nannies - Siobhan - provided some great insight into how families and nannies can keep their relationship healthy and productive. We thought it would be a good time to revisit this, as her observations and advice still ring true. I have been...
How Much Should I Pay My Nanny?
One of the most frequent questions we get asked from our families who are hiring a long-term nanny is how much they should pay them. How much to pay a nanny is something to figure out early in the process, not after you decide to hire someone. This way there are no...
How Nannies Benefit from Being Paid Legally
Families benefit from legally paying their nannies or other domestic workers by staying compliant with the law and being able to take advantage of tax breaks. But a nanny benefits as well from being paid legally even though they may see a little less in their...
How Recent Tax Reform Affects Child and Family Tax Credits
The recently enacted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) made significant changes to income tax rates, exemptions, deductions, credits, and more. What does this mean for your family's finances, specifically child-related tax credits? Expansion of Child Tax Credit TCJA...