As we continue to navigate this uncertain and constantly-changing health pandemic, we have been receiving many questions about whether you should pay your nanny during the coronavirus crisis. Once again our partners at GTM Payroll Services have very helpful guidance...
Many families have busy schedules and some parents work non-traditional hours, requiring child care often when daycares, schools, and other options are not available. For these reasons, and sometimes for the sake of convenience, some families opt to have their nanny...
Valentine’s Day is upon us, and families and nannies both often wonder how to help the children celebrate. While store-bought cards are thoughtful and convenient, they will adorn the counter or windowsill for a few weeks, then ultimately retire to a drawer somewhere,...
When you've found the nanny or other household employee you want to keep, you want to ensure your employee is satisfied and engaged. Our partner GTM Payroll Services has HR experts on staff to offer advice for managing your household employee. Here are some recent...
If your nanny or other household employee is going to be driving the family's car, you need to check your insurance policy and make sure that he or she is a listed driver. This is especially important if the employee will be regularly driving family members to and...
Here come the holidays! It's time to show your appreciation for your nanny or other household employee. It's always a more special gift when you can involve the children, even if it's just a handmade card. But we do have a list of other gifts your nanny will enjoy...
As we approach the annual holiday centered around family and feasting, many families choose to use that day to volunteer in their community to help those less fortunate, or just someone who needs a helping hand. Volunteer Card has a few suggestions for ways to give...
There are numerous reasons to pay a nanny "on the books" - you'll recruit better candidates and keep them longer, you'll avoid hefty fines and penalties for not paying employment taxes, and, notably, you can save money through a Dependent Care FSA (Flexible Spending...
When parents divorce, it can be an upsetting experience for everyone involved. This includes a family's nanny, particularly when the nanny has been working for the family for some time before a divorce begins. It can be awkward coming to work in an environment that...
