A recent data breach at a household payroll company has caused household employers and their nannies to worry about what to do in the event this happens to them. Our payroll and HR partner, GTM Payroll & HR, provides a look at steps employers and nannies can take...
Being a nanny is about much more than supervising children. Nannies play an important role in children's development, helping them learn, grow, build confidence, and develop essential life skills. Whether you're just beginning your nanny career or have years of...
To get and keep the most talented employees, employers must treat nannies and other household employees like professionals. Therefore, offering employee benefits is an important consideration for all household employers. By providing an attractive employee benefits...
Part of last year's One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was a rule eliminating federal income tax on the overtime premium portion of certain qualifying overtime wages. This change was retroactive to January 1, 2025, and is scheduled to remain in effect through 2028....
We are excited to announce that A New England Nanny is hosting a virtual training for International Nanny Training Day! This event is held to recognize the needs of young children and to raise awareness of the positive correlation between nanny training and quality...
For parents and nannies, food is part of the daily routine — breakfast before school, lunch breaks, afternoon snacks, and dinner prep. But beyond nutrition, food can also be a powerful tool for children's hands-on learning, creativity, and education. When used...
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...
