Hiring a nanny is about much more than finding someone who can supervise your children. The right nanny becomes an important part of your family's daily life, helping shape your children's experiences, supporting their development, and bringing stability to your...
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Vacation Time Considerations for Nannies
To get and keep the most talented employees, employers must treat nannies and other household employees like professionals. Therefore, offering employee benefits is an important consideration for all household employers. By providing an attractive employee benefits...
7 Best Practices for Creating a Summer Nanny Contract
If you have decided that hiring a summer nanny is your best childcare option, then you want to make sure it's a good experience for both your family and your nanny. Our payroll and HR partner, GTM Payroll & HR, offers this look at best practices when creating a...
What are the Tax Rules When Hiring a Summer Nanny?
As we head toward summer, many families are getting their childcare arrangements in order. For some, that may mean hiring a summer nanny as an alternative to day camps. Some families may think that hiring a nanny for a limited timeframe means that employment tax rules...
6 Ways to Build a Lasting Relationship with Your Nanny
Hiring a nanny is a major step for a family. You’ve invested time in interviews, reference checks, and finding someone you trust to care for your children. But the work doesn’t stop once the nanny accepts the job. The first few weeks and months of employment are...
Don’t Miss These 7 Important Items When Hiring a Nanny
Hiring a nanny is one of the most important decisions a family can make. Therefore, it's critical not to overlook anything during the hiring process. Our payroll and HR partner, GTM Payroll & HR, offers a look at some common things you want to be sure not to miss....
How a Nanny Can Support Parents Who Work From Home
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...
How to Handle Snow Days for Families and Their Nannies
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...
Mastering Pay Negotiation to Hire the Best Nanny
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...









