One of the benefits of children being in school and not in the home is that it takes a little longer to make the house a mess. But with shortened in-person schedules and many kids learning remotely, chances are your home needs more regular cleanings. Well, you're in...
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What’s The Right Way to Set Up a Learning Pod?
Schools have opened for remote learning, but one local district has already shut down for in-person education and others could follow. Many parents are looking at hiring in-home teachers for learning pods or microschools, and if that's a viable option for you, you'll...
How to Help Kids Safely Use Online Technology
Since the pandemic began, people are spending more time online, including children, especially with remote learning going on in schools across the country. The following newsletter article from Sans.org discusses internet security for kids, and how parents and...
After-School Tutor Spotlight
With school schedules still unclear and many parents concerned about safety, an after-school tutor might be what you're looking for. And we can help! We'd like to introduce you to our new in-home teacher. Meet Jonathan Jonathan is available as an after-school tutor...
In-Home Teacher Spotlight
With some parents wary of sending their children to school or daycares this fall, many may choose to have them learn at home. If you're looking for help with child care for the back-to-school season, we'd like to introduce you to a fabulous in-home teacher! Meet Laura...
Concerned About the Coronavirus Outbreak at a Local Daycare?
You may have heard about the recent coronavirus outbreak at a local daycare - the facility at Albany Medical Center. This is the situation all parents that use daycare centers want to avoid, but in these times, there is the risk of an outbreak happening at...
How to Help Children Wear Masks During the Pandemic
While it may be hard for a child to get used to wearing a face covering, doing so helps to slow the spread of COVID-19. Our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services has the following advice to help children wear masks during the pandemic. Wearing masks is an important way...
Suspension of Work Visas Creates More Opportunities for Nannies
A recent executive order has extended the suspension of work visas for many types of immigrant workers, including the J-1 Visa, which impacts au pairs looking for child care employment in the U.S. On June 22, 2020, President Donald Trump signed the order to halt...
The Nanny Share Alternative to Daycare
Many families that utilized daycare centers before the coronavirus pandemic may be wary about sending their children back, now that those facilities are reopening. One reason families like to send their kids to daycare is for the social aspect - the children learn to...