Do you ever take a vacation with the kids, only to feel like you need another vacation when you get home? Traveling with children can make for some unforgettable memories, but it can often be a drain on your energy and make you feel like you can't fully enjoy your...
Today is National Take a Walk in the Park Day! The kids are off school, so scoop them up and get them outside. According to Nationaldaycalendar.com, taking a walk at a local park is an excellent way to clear one’s mind from the stresses of the day, re-energize and at...
As a nanny or other domestic worker, you may have questions about your employment status and tax obligations. Even if it’s just a temporary placement, it's important to understanding your (and your employer’s) responsibilities at the beginning of employment. Here are...
Having placed nannies for over 25 years, we can say honestly we have seen it all when it comes to families hiring in-home caregivers. When a new mom calls to find out about our agency, one thing we often hear is "Can I have a Mary Poppins nanny?" Unfortunately,...
Many years ago, one of our nannies - Siobhan - provided some great insight into how families and nannies can keep their relationship healthy and productive. We thought it would be a good time to revisit this, as her observations and advice still ring true. I have been...
One of the most frequent questions we get asked from our families who are hiring a long-term nanny is how much they should pay them. How much to pay a nanny is something to figure out early in the process, not after you decide to hire someone. This way there are no...
Families benefit from legally paying their nannies or other domestic workers by staying compliant with the law and being able to take advantage of tax breaks. But a nanny benefits as well from being paid legally even though they may see a little less in their...
The recently enacted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) made significant changes to income tax rates, exemptions, deductions, credits, and more. What does this mean for your family's finances, specifically child-related tax credits? Expansion of Child Tax Credit TCJA...
'Tis the season - cybercriminal activity usually increases during this time of the year, often by using phone and email phishing scams. They try to access your personal information using a variety of tricks and strategies in order to file income tax returns and claim...
