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, even with the best of intentions to be saved for years to […]
READ MOREWhat are the Rules for a Nanny Driving the Family’s Car?
By A New England Nanny 49 0If 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 from appointments, school, and for outings. Other […]
READ MORE22 Gifts Your Nanny Will Enjoy
By A New England Nanny 22 0Here 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 during the holidays, or any time […]
READ MORE5 Ways to Give Back on Thanksgiving
By A New England Nanny 27 0As 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 back on Thanksgiving: 5 Easy Thanksgiving Volunteer Opportunities Do […]
READ MOREDependent Care FSAs Save You Money When Paying a Nanny
By A New England Nanny 37 0There 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 Account). Our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services offers this guide to […]
READ MOREInterviewing a Nanny the Right Way
By A New England Nanny 32 0Hiring someone to care for your loved ones is the most important decision a parent can make. Therefore, it’s crucial to leave no detail to chance, and that includes the interview process. When it comes to someone who will be working in your home with your family, you need to ensure you are interviewing a […]
READ MOREYour Child is Ready for Kindergarten…How About You?
By A New England Nanny 34 0With school set to start very soon, we thought it would be a good time to take a look back at a post by our Assistant Director Debra Medina. Deb wrote this six years ago as she was preparing to send her daughter to Kindergarten, and it’s still quite relevant for parents who, even if […]
READ MOREHow to Handle Expense Reports for Nannies
By A New England Nanny 43 0Families hiring a nanny have many things to consider, including whether or not the nanny will be driving the kids, if she or he will be using their own car, and whether the nanny will be purchasing anything for the family such as food, art supplies, etc. Some families may give cash to the nanny […]
READ MOREEmployee Benefits Parents Can Offer Nannies
By A New England Nanny 51 0While providing benefits for nannies and other household employees is largely optional and seldom required by law, they greatly help the household employer attract and retain high-level employees. By providing an attractive employee benefits package, the employer is helping to maintain a satisfied workforce. Satisfied employees equal a happy workplace, which in turn equals a […]
READ MOREWhat You Need to Know About Nanny Sharing
By A New England Nanny 42 0Many families are looking for ways to cut costs these days. For those that use nannies for their childcare, there is a trend that is becoming more and more popular: nanny sharing. Families can hire a nanny to watch their respective children simultaneously, or a nanny can work part-time for two different families. In either […]
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