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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...
Halloween Safety Tips for Parents and Nannies
It's that spooky time of year again, and if your kids are anything like ours, they've been excited for Halloween since...well, probably since last year's candy supply petered out. And while Halloween is certainly meant for wild, sugar-crazed fun, we have to be a bit...
Social Media Safety for Teens
Every day it seems there's another news story about the dangers of social media when it comes to children and teens. But other than just telling your teen that "social media is dangerous," what practical advice can be given? We found some helpful information about...
Use a Nanny Agency to Avoid Nanny Scams
Most people are now aware that if they receive an email from someone claiming to be a Nigerian prince who wants to give them thousands of dollars in exchange for their bank account information, they know it’s a scam. Unfortunately, many scams still exist that are not...
What are the Benefits of a Nanny Share?
For families looking for ways to cut child care costs, a nanny share is one option. Families can hire a nanny to watch their respective children simultaneously, or a nanny can work part-time for two different families. In either case, the families share the cost and...
When is a Child Too Sick for a Nanny?
One of the worst feelings a parent can have is when their child is sick, especially when the child is too young to communicate exactly how they’re feeling, where it hurts, etc. Needing child care can complicate things when a child is ill. Parents often don’t like to...
Domestic Employment Laws in New York State
When it comes to paying household employees, A New England Nanny recognizes that nannies, housekeepers, senior care workers, etc. are professionals who should be compensated legally by employers with the appropriate taxes and benefits in mind. When it comes to paying...
Vaccinations Up to Date for Back to School Season?
Parents – it’s back to school time; are your kids’ vaccinations up to date? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a recommended schedule of immunizations for infants, small children, pre-teens, and teens. This schedule is designed to protect...
The Importance of Nanny Daily Reports
Employing a nanny or other domestic worker is often mistakenly handled as an informal work situation. In fact, it is a professional endeavor requiring formal personnel practices and policies. One of these practices can be receiving a daily report from your nanny. Many...