Fires, floods, power outages - you never know when an emergency will strike. It's important for families to prepare for natural disasters and other types of emergencies by having a plan in place for everyone to follow. Below are steps to creating a household emergency...
The winter months are notorious for bringing sickness. Influenza (flu) season begins in October and peaks between December and February. Colds are also more common during the season. Further adding to the mix of potential wintertime illnesses, COVID-19 and respiratory...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. For many, RSV is recoverable within a week, but RSV can be serious for some. Infants and...
Are your kids excited to dress up and grab as much candy as they can carry? Halloween 2022 is around the corner, and while trick-or-treating is a lot of fun, it's important to keep in mind the various safety concerns that surround this annual activity. Here are tips...
Health and safety in the home is an important issue to consider when the home is where the caring of your loved one takes place. And if you've hired a nanny, senior care companion, housekeeper, or other domestic worker, it has become a workplace for your employee....
Many may be excited for school to start after a long summer. However, the new school year can come with new and recurring challenges. The 2022-23 school landscape looks different from previous years during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mask mandates are on the retreat, with...
Whether a stroll through the park or a day spent hiking, general exposure to green spaces is linked to numerous physical and mental benefits—including improved attention, lower stress and better mood. As such, spending time outdoors can help employees who work from...
A satisfying workplace is only obtained in a healthy and safe environment. It is of utmost concern when a nanny or other household employee is taking care of family members, particularly children and seniors who are more susceptible to household injuries and...
Home safety is an important concern year-round, but with summer around the corner, more children will be running around both inside and outside the home. One way to make things easier on your nanny or other caregiver is to make your home – your nanny’s workplace – a...
