A recent executive order has extended the suspension of work visas for many types of immigrant workers, including the J-1 Visa, which impacts au pairs looking for child care employment in the U.S. On June 22, 2020, President Donald Trump signed the order to halt certain work visas for immigrants coming to the country for […]
READ MOREFurniture Safety Guide for Parents and Nannies
By A New England Nanny 16 0A home might seem like one of the safest places for a child to play, but household furniture carries many unforeseen dangers, especially for young children. And now that kids are home for basically the entire day during the COVID-19 lockdown, the chances for unsafe behavior have increased. This furniture safety guide provides advice and […]
READ MOREHave You Checked Out Nanny Magazine?
By A New England Nanny 19 0Did you know there is a professional publication specifically geared toward nannies? Nanny Magazine is under new ownership and is re-launching soon. Our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services has the scoop! Under new ownership, Nanny Magazine will re-launch as a digital publication in spring 2020. Nanny Magazine features industry news and insights, trusted tips, childcare […]
READ MORE22 Gifts Your Nanny Will Enjoy
By A New England Nanny 17 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 MORENational Nanny Recognition Week 2019
By A New England Nanny 39 0National Nanny Recognition Week (NNRW) is September 22-28, 2019. It’s a time to celebrate our nannies and the amazing job they do. For more than 20 years, NNRW has brought awareness to the dedicated work nannies do, not for the money or perks, but for a true love of children. We couldn’t agree more – […]
READ MOREInternational Nanny Training Day – Sponsor Shout Out!
By A New England Nanny 25 0We are so excited for the 2019 International Nanny Training Day (iNNTD) event tomorrow, April 13th! We are looking forward to having a large group of caregivers join us for a full day of educational activities, training sessions, and more. But we couldn’t do this event without the help of our sponsors, and this year […]
READ MOREBenefits for Nannies, Tax Savings for Families
By A New England Nanny 23 0Offering employee benefits is an important consideration for all household employers. Families can get tax savings while providing more than a paycheck – they can attract and retain the best nannies by offering them tangible benefits such as health insurance, savings accounts, and retirement plans. Health Benefit Options • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)• Health Savings […]
READ MOREShould You Give Your Nanny a Holiday Bonus?
By A New England Nanny 37 0‘Tis the season where we usually post a list of gifts that families could give their nannies. But many families – either in addition to or in place of gifts – opt to provide a financial boost to their household employee. But how often does this happen? Do nannies expect it? Should you give your […]
READ MOREShould You Hire a Mature Nanny?
By A New England Nanny 24 0Often when people think of nannies or other child care providers, images of younger women come to mind. This could be mainly due to the media coverage when a celebrity’s nanny is in the news, as those nannies are usually younger, or at most approaching middle-age. But nannying is a career, and many have been […]
READ MOREHealth Benefit Options for Your Nanny
By A New England Nanny 30 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 […]
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