We are excited to announce that we have moved our office to downtown Albany! We held a ribbon cutting ceremony today to celebrate the event. Our new location will allow us to provide more personalized service to their clients and partners in the area, while continuing...
School will be out soon, and if you're going to be hiring a nanny to care for the kids during the summer, you might think that since it's only a temporary job, you don't need to worry about payroll taxes or even insurance. But those requirements may apply even if...
We've been hosting National Nanny Training Day events for more than 10 years now, and this year's was one of the very best! The Capital District Childcare Council's (CDCC) meeting space was perfect for us, and our presenters were fantastic: Charlene Therrien talked...
While the hope is always that a family will have a great relationship with their nanny, many times that's not the case. Tragic incidents have occurred in homes around the country involving nannies, leading some parents to want to install a hidden camera known as a...
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...
