While providing benefits for nannies and other household employees is largely optional and seldom required by law, they greatly help the household employer attract and retain high-level employees. By providing an attractive employee benefits package, the employer is helping to maintain a satisfied workforce. Satisfied employees equal a happy workplace, which in turn equals a […]
READ MOREWhat You Need to Know About Nanny Sharing
By A New England Nanny 9 0Many families are looking for ways to cut costs these days. For those that use nannies for their childcare, there is a trend that is becoming more and more popular: nanny sharing. Families can hire a nanny to watch their respective children simultaneously, or a nanny can work part-time for two different families. In either […]
READ MOREHow Much Will a Nanny Cost?
By A New England Nanny 12 0One of the most common questions we hear is: “How much will my nanny cost?” There are a lot of considerations that need to be addressed before answering that question. Our partner GTM Payroll Services has put together a thorough list of factors that go into what you’ll pay your nanny. 11 Factors When Budgeting […]
READ MOREWhen Children Age, a Nanny’s Role May Change
By A New England Nanny 24 0As a family’s children age, the nanny’s role and responsibilities will change. Obviously when you have a young child – an infant or a toddler – the nanny will need to concentrate their time and attention on the child, attending to their physical needs and interacting with them. But as children age and become more […]
READ MORECan You Tell Your Nanny How to Dress in Summer?
By A New England Nanny 20 0Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to summer, and that means hot weather and time spent by the pool or on the beach. The summer heat also means showing more skin and dressing much more casually, and parents may have concerns about their nanny’s attire. What can you tell your nanny about how to […]
READ MORE2019 interNational Nanny Training Day
By A New England Nanny 13 0Spring is right around the corner, which means it’s almost time for our annual educational event for nannies – interNational Nanny Training Day! Presented by Nannypalooza, National Nanny Training Day is held to recognize the needs of young children and to raise awareness of the positive correlation between nanny training and quality care. This national […]
READ MOREEducational Assistance for Nannies
By A New England Nanny 18 0Many nannies try to balance their education with their job as a caregiver. If you employ a nanny that is also in school, a very helpful benefit you might consider offering is that of educational assistance. Although optional, educational assistance for nannies is beneficial in providing a satisfying workplace. But if you do offer this […]
READ MOREDecember 2018 Nanny of the Month
By A New England Nanny 26 0It’s time again to recognize a member of the A New England Nanny team that has WOWed our clients! This team member has been with us less than a year, but in that time she has been a tremendous asset to our team, not only a long term housekeeper and chef for a family 3 […]
READ MOREWhat are the Benefits of a Nanny Share?
By A New England Nanny 27 0For families looking for ways to cut child care costs, a nanny share is one option. Families can hire a nanny to watch their respective children simultaneously, or a nanny can work part-time for two different families. In either case, the families share the cost and still enjoy the benefits a nanny provides. The main benefit […]
READ MOREWhen is a Child Too Sick for a Nanny?
By A New England Nanny 25 0One of the worst feelings a parent can have is when their child is sick, especially when the child is too young to communicate exactly how they’re feeling, where it hurts, etc. Needing child care can complicate things when a child is ill. Parents often don’t like to leave their children when they’re not feeling […]
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