Managing Work-From-Home Paranoia As we all know, working from home (WFH) has become the norm for many organizations across the country this past year due to COVID-19 restrictions. This change has almost entirely eliminated the social aspect of the physical workplace, which has made it difficult for some employees to fully understand what their co-workers […]
READ MOREDoes the CDC Recommend COVID-19 Vaccinations for Pregnant Individuals?
By A New England Nanny 8 0The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently strengthened its recommendation for pregnant individuals to get the COVID-19 vaccine as the agency strives to promote greater vaccination rates amid an increase in cases of the Delta variant. This recommendation comes in tandem with new guidance on the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant […]
READ MOREWhich Sunscreen Brands Were Recalled Due to Cancerous Chemical?
By A New England Nanny 9 0Johnson & Johnson issued a voluntary recall of five sunscreens after finding that the products contained trace amounts of benzene, a cancer-causing chemical. Although sunscreen samples had low levels of benzene, Johnson & Johnson recalled the products out of an “abundance of caution.” The recall only impacts the following spray sunscreen products: Neutrogena Beach Defense […]
READ MORECDC Releases New Guidance Urging Schools to Fully Reopen in the Fall
By A New England Nanny 11 0On July 9, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new guidance for K-12 schools, urging them to fully reopen in the fall. The CDC acknowledged that “students benefit from in-person learning,” even as the delta variant of COVID-19 spreads across the United States. The agency encouraged school districts to use local […]
READ MOREGet Independence Day Fireworks Safety Tips Here
By A New England Nanny 10 0With many subdued 4th of July gatherings last year, we could see an explosion – literally – of celebrations this year, with COVID-19 restrictions lifted. But every year there are too many injuries sustained due to unsafe fireworks use. KidsHealth.org offers these Independence Day fireworks safety tips to keep you and your children safe! Holidays […]
READ MORETips for Parents and Nannies about UV Protection for Children
By A New England Nanny 15 0Most exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays happens before age 18. This is why experts strongly recommend that UV protection for children, toddlers and infants is at the same level, or higher, of protection for adults. Limiting Exposure Protect a child’s skin from the sun every day, especially during the peak hours of 10 a.m. to […]
READ MORENannies and Legal Marijuana in New York
By A New England Nanny 14 0In 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 new law and how it impacts employers – including household […]
READ MORE8 Tips for Safely Grilling at Home
By A New England Nanny 11 0As warmer weather hits, the smell of food on the grill fills the air. According to the National Fire Protection Association, nearly 9,000 home fires involve grills each year. With this in mind, it’s important to brush up on barbeque safety. Consider the following tips for safely grilling at home: Do not let children or […]
READ MOREHousehold Employers and the New York HERO Act
By A New England Nanny 11 0As a way to protect workplaces in New York from airborne diseases, the Health and Essential Rights Act (HERO Act) was recently signed into law. This impacts almost all employers in the state, including families with domestic workers. Our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services takes a look at the New York HERO Act and how […]
READ MORENew York Employers Must Allow Leave for COVID-19 Vaccinations
By A New England Nanny 19 0New York has passed a law requiring employers to provide employees with paid leave for COVID-19 vaccinations. The law took effect immediately on passage on March 12, 2021, and expires Dec. 31, 2022. This includes household employers of nannies or other household workers. Leave Required The law states that employees are to be allowed a […]
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