We all anticipate many snowy days to come - like this week - and in the next couple of months. With that in mind, here are some guidelines for families and their nannies about how to handle snow days. What is Considered a "Snow Day?" The first decision that a family...
One year ago, one of our most beloved nannies, Marisa Ledesma-Henry, passed away. Marisa – or “Reesa” as she liked to be called – worked with A New England Nanny for more than 15 years. Reesa was caring, professional, experienced, and always put the children first....
The first question any parent should ask when hiring a nanny, for obvious reasons, is, "Can I trust this person with my children?" But that trust goes both ways, as nannies need to also trust the parents to provide a safe and supportive work environment. Our HR...
Nannies and other caregivers play a critical role in a child’s life—not just in providing care and support, but also in being a trusted adult who can recognize when something may be wrong. Unfortunately, child abuse can and does happen, and being informed can make all...
Tomorrow is International Nanny Training Day, and agencies and nanny groups around the country will be hosting educational workshops and hands-on training sessions for nannies. We are excited to announce that we will have our own virtual training session on Friday,...
Divorce is a challenging and emotional time for any family, and as a nanny, you may find yourself in a unique position—offering stability and comfort to the children while navigating shifting family dynamics. Your role remains essential, but it may also evolve as the...
Tax season is in full swing, and January 31 is the deadline for employers to provide their employees with their W-2. Nannies, when paid legally, get a W-2 from their family. But the amount of information on that little piece of paper can be overwhelming and lead to a...
If you are a live-in or live-out nanny in New York State that works 40 hours or more per week, your employer must have a workers' compensation policy in place. Workers’ compensation is a system of no-fault insurance that provides medical benefits and compensation for...
Was your nanny injured on the job? In New York State, you are required to have workers’ compensation insurance if you employ a nanny for at least 40 hours per week, or if you employ a live-in nanny. Why is workers’ compensation important? Besides coverage being the...
