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First Steps to Becoming a Household Employer

First Steps to Becoming a Household Employer

The IRS defines a household employer as any person who employs housekeepers, maids, gardeners, and others who work in and around an individual’s private residence. A nanny is an example of such an employee. In becoming a household employer,  it is critical that you...

Tattoo Policy for Nannies

Tattoo Policy for Nannies

Q:  My nanny wants to get a tattoo. Can I ask her not to do so, or require that she cover it while in my home? A:  An issue like this warrants a discussion with your nanny, and in this case it's fortunate that she brought up the idea with you beforehand, as opposed to...

Your Kid Has Lice? Don’t Panic!

Your Kid Has Lice? Don’t Panic!

By Deb Medina If you are a parent with kids in school, you have probably gotten a letter in the backpack indicating “a reported case of lice in your child’s class.” As you start to panic a little while checking your child’s head, you might wonder if you really even...

Senior Care Tips: Estate Planning

Senior Care Tips: Estate Planning

There are many issues that arise when it comes to senior care - one of the senior care tips to keep in mind regards estate planning. You’ve likely been repeatedly advised to ensure for your own estate planning, but as you take on caring for your elderly loved ones,...

7 Tips to Retain the Best Nannies

7 Tips to Retain the Best Nannies

While there are many quality nannies out there, once you find one you really like, you want to do what you can to make sure she/he wants to keep working for you. Usually this doesn't mean heaping extravagant gifts on your nanny or giving in to anything your employee...

Eight Steps to a Successful Nanny Share

Eight Steps to a Successful Nanny Share

Thinking about participating in a nanny share with another family? In a nanny share, the nanny cares for the children of two or more families at the same time. But it takes thoughtful planning to create a successful nanny share arrangement. A nanny share helps make...

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