We all know that winter causes us to want to hibernate, keep warm, and eat comfort foods. During this season, we eat more and move less, and this includes our children. An estimated 9 million children in the U.S. are not just overweight; they are suffering from...
This time of year we enjoy giving gifts to friends and family, but it's also a time to show our appreciation for the caregivers who look after children on a daily basis. Nannies not only are in charge of the kids but often clean, cook, do laundry, and other chores....
Did you know that in New York, children can start working at the age of 14? With the school holiday break coming up, if you have a teenager who'd like to earn some extra money (or in the summertime as well), let's take a look at New York's child labor laws. Work...
We posted an article about how the upcoming New York Paid Family Leave (PFL) law will affect household employers, but nannies and other household employees may have many questions about how they can use this new benefit. ShelterPoint has put together this handy list...
Online job boards have become a more popular way for families to hire a nanny or other domestic worker in recent years, and while both agencies like A New England Nanny and job websites each have benefits, there are some key differences that demonstrate why hiring...
What do daycare centers do when they have unexpected call-outs from their staff, or their ratios are not up to where they should be? What if they’re in the process of hiring for a new position and need fill-in help? Back-up care from A New England Nanny might be...
For families that wish to hire a caregiver for their senior loved one, there are many options available. It's important to understand these options and to know what questions to ask. There are typically three options for obtaining in-home senior care. 1. Home Health...
Fresh off the recent Equifax breach , the IRS has proposed regulations that may help individuals prevent identity theft when it comes to their W-2s. The proposal would allow truncated Social Security numbers (SSNs) on Form W-2 in the form of Taxpayer Identification...
Mistakes or misinterpretations of nanny tax compliance laws can mean IRS audits, thousands of dollars in fines and penalties or an employee lawsuit. Our friends at GTM Payroll Services have created this handy infographic that highlights what you need to do to maintain...
