In April, recreational use of marijuana became legal in New York. Families that employ a nanny may be wondering how that will impact their relationship, if any of those nannies choose to use marijuana. Our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services provides a look at the...
In a recent speech, President Joe Biden announced the American Families Plan, which is a proposed $1.8 trillion legislative package. The proposed bill includes an investment of around $1 trillion in families, education, and workers. The bill also includes around $800...
When it comes time to part ways with your nanny, hopefully it has been a good experience and you'd recommend your nanny to another family. In that case, our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services offers these tips for families to write a good letter of recommendation...
As coronavirus vaccinations begin to roll out across the country, you may be wondering when your nanny or other caregiver will be eligible to receive it. But what if they are unsure about getting one or simply refuse to get the shot? Can nannies be required to get a...
Schools have opened for remote learning, but one local district has already shut down for in-person education and others could follow. Many parents are looking at hiring in-home teachers for learning pods or microschools, and if that's a viable option for you, you'll...
While the Capital Region is not quite ready to reopen, signs are pointing to it happening soon, and a new normal will begin. If the stay-at-home order and self-quarantine practices have caused you to lay off your nanny or stop using temporary ones, you may want to...
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,...
