Working from home has become the norm for many families, whether full time or just a few days a week. While skipping the commute has its perks, balancing work responsibilities with childcare can quickly become overwhelming. A nanny can be a game-changer for...
We all anticipate many snowy days to come - like this week - and in the next couple of months. With that in mind, here are some guidelines for families and their nannies about how to handle snow days. What is Considered a "Snow Day?" The first decision that a family...
When hiring a nanny, one of the first questions employers and nannies will be about how much to pay them. There is almost always a negotiation process where the aim is to make both parties feel the compensation is fair. But how do you ensure that you are negotiating...
Employing a nanny means you need to be aware of changes to employment laws. In 2026, New York has a new minimum wage that impacts all employers. There is also a new tax threshold that determines whether or not you need to pay employment taxes. And if your nanny uses...
Thanksgiving is all about appreciation, reflection, and celebrating the people who make our lives better. For many families, a nanny is one of those truly irreplaceable people—someone who supports your children, brings stability to your home, and helps keep your busy...
Here comes the holiday season. Many families depend on their nannies even more during this time of year because of how hectic things can get, from shopping and getting the house ready for visitors, to taking care of the children while they are out of school. But...
For families that need round-the-clock child care but don't want one nanny to work 24/7, the "ROTA" - or rotational - model may be a good fit. Our payroll and HR partner, GTM Payroll & HR, provides a look at what the ROTA model entails, and why it may or may not...
These days, nannies are looking for more than a paycheck. They want to be treated as a professional employee, which means they want the types of benefits that many businesses offer their workers. But what benefits should you offer? Our payroll and HR partner, GTM,...
We like to say that a nanny is the most important person you will ever hire. And therefore you want to make sure the fit with your family is as perfect as possible. But how can you make that happen? Our payroll and HR partner, GTM Payroll & HR, offers this look at...
