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Tattoo Policy for Nannies

Tattoo Policy for Nannies

Q:  My nanny wants to get a tattoo. Can I ask her not to do so, or require that she cover it while in my home? A:  An issue like this warrants a discussion with your nanny, and in this case it's fortunate that she brought up the idea with you beforehand, as opposed to...

Your Kid Has Lice? Don’t Panic!

Your Kid Has Lice? Don’t Panic!

By Deb Medina If you are a parent with kids in school, you have probably gotten a letter in the backpack indicating “a reported case of lice in your child’s class.” As you start to panic a little while checking your child’s head, you might wonder if you really even...

7 Tips to Retain the Best Nannies

7 Tips to Retain the Best Nannies

While there are many quality nannies out there, once you find one you really like, you want to do what you can to make sure she/he wants to keep working for you. Usually this doesn't mean heaping extravagant gifts on your nanny or giving in to anything your employee...

Retirement Benefits for Nannies

Retirement Benefits for Nannies

Retirement plans are a standard part of U.S. corporate employee benefit packages. While not legally mandated to offer nannies or other domestic workers a retirement plan, household employers may consider doing so in order to attract and retain the best employees. If a...