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Long Term Care Insurance to Help with Senior Care
While often purchased through independent means, long term care (LTC) insurance as an employee benefit is being offered more often by employers. Under this LTC policy, services to meet LTC needs such as adult day care, home health, skilled nursing care, and custodial…
Work Agreement for Nannies
The work agreement is an essential document for both the household employer and nanny. A comprehensive work agreement goes a long way in establishing a successful working relationship. Not only will it prevent problems from occurring, it will set the tone of the…
Preparing for Nanny’s First Day
You’ve just hired a nanny! You are now a household employer, and as such, you need to prepare for nanny’s first day on the job. He or she needs to become acquainted with your household, its operations, its environment—even your household’s culture. Be ready to spend…
Child Care for Weddings
Many couples today hope to find a balance between what they want for their wedding day, while staying considerate to the needs of their families and friends. One issue that may arise is whether or not children should be invited. While some couples may wish to avoid…
Senior Care Interview Questions
Hiring senior care workers mirrors that of hiring nannies and other household help. In fact, it is much of the same thing—entrusting the care of your loved one and home to another. In the end, you want a safe, happy, and comfortable home for all who live there, and,…
Hiring a Nanny on Your Own: The Real Cost
If you have considered using an agency like ours to hire a nanny but you also want to see about doing it on your own, know what you are getting into and budget your time and money accordingly. The worksheet below, provided by our affiliate company GTM Payroll…
Conference & Event Child Care and Planning
Do you know someone coming to town for a conference or event and needs child care services? As you know, A New England Nanny has been providing screened, caring, professional caregivers to families across the region since 1991. Our families and partners can enjoy…
Top 5 Reasons for Having an Employee Handbook
Like any employer, household employers must establish fair personnel practices and policies, and apply them equally to all staff. Providing each employee with a household employee handbook that explains the household workplace’s rules, practices, and policies is a…
Nanny Agencies vs. Online Agencies
A good agency is a helpful resource in finding a nanny or other household employee. After all, household employers hire staff to make life more convenient, easier, and fun—enabling the employer to direct his or her energies toward enjoying his or her family or home. …