In addition to providing child care services, A New England Nanny is now offering help to Capital Region residents who need assistance with picking up groceries, prescriptions, restaurant takeout, and more. Our Community Caregiver service is perfect for families, first responders, seniors, those with pre-existing medical conditions, or anyone else not able to leave their […]
READ MOREHow to Safely Go Grocery Shopping During the Coronavirus Outbreak
By A New England Nanny Like 0The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has disrupted everyday life in many ways. Many states have ordered residents to stay at home and avoid any unnecessary contact with others. That being said, you still have to eat. It is important that you take precautions in all parts of your life, even when you’re just taking a trip […]
READ MOREWays Families and Nannies Can Address the Coronavirus Outbreak
By A New England Nanny 1 0The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is at the top of everyone’s minds right now. The health and safety of our families is the number one priority, but for families with nannies, this crisis now becomes a more complicated issue. Our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services offers this helpful advice on how families and nannies can address […]
READ MOREAdvice for Working Parents on Managing Stress
By A New England Nanny 10 0Many parents also hold full- or part-time jobs. However, being a parent on its own is one of the hardest jobs anyone could take on. Couple that with the stress of a career and it can be too much for anyone. Luckily we have some advice for working parents on managing stress. It’s not uncommon […]
READ MOREWhat Parents and Nannies Need to Know About Prescription Drug Safety
By A New England Nanny 14 0While drug abuse is common among teens, a growing trend is the abuse of prescription medications, which can be just as dangerous as illicit drugs, but more readily available. Parents and nannies should take precautions and learn about prescription drug safety. Commonly Abused Drugs A large variety of prescription drugs are abused, including painkillers, depressants […]
READ MORE10 Tips for Checking Your Kids’ Halloween Candy
By A New England Nanny 21 0Ah, Halloween. It evokes many memories of sweaty costumes, running down the streets with friends, and of course, massive amounts of sugar in a variety of colored wrappers. While most families trust their neighbors are handing out perfectly safe candy, it never hurts to be cautious and delay the sugar gluttony for a few minutes […]
READ MOREWhat Parents Should Know About Digital Assistants
By A New England Nanny 21 0Alexa, Echo, Google Home…chances are you or someone you know has one of these devices – known as digital assistants – in their house. And while they certainly have many beneficial features for children, as with any technology that kids can access, there are concerns that parents and nannies need to be aware of. Here […]
READ MORE10 Tips for Protecting Your Family’s Skin During Winter
By A New England Nanny 34 0‘Tis the season! Cold air and low humidity, combined with spending more time indoors and taking hot showers, can wreak havoc on your skin, especially on kids’ sensitive skin. Here are some tips from UCI Health for protecting your family’s skin during winter. 1. Block the winter sun It’s important to use sunscreen of at least 30 […]
READ MOREHealth Benefit Options for Your Nanny
By A New England Nanny 27 0The world of health insurance is complex and often frustratingly so. When families are looking for ways to help their nanny with health insurance, there are many options available that can provide nannies with funding to cover medical expenses, whether or not the nanny has her own health insurance. If you are looking for ways to […]
READ MOREHalloween Safety Tips for Parents and Nannies
By A New England Nanny 32 0It’s that spooky time of year again, and if your kids are anything like ours, they’ve been excited for Halloween since…well, probably since last year’s candy supply petered out. And while Halloween is certainly meant for wild, sugar-crazed fun, we have to be a bit of a wet blanket and watch over our little monsters […]
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