The $1.9 trillion relief bill, known as the American Rescue Plan, passed Congress and was signed into law by President Joe Biden. There are provisions in the American Rescue Plan for families and caregivers, including aid for schools and child care, direct checks to individuals, and more. Direct Payments Just like the two other COVID-19 relief […]
READ MOREPregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Newborn Care During COVID-19
By A New England Nanny 11 0The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified people who are more likely to become severely ill from COVID-19. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding are among them. This article shares the CDC’s guidance regarding pregnancy, breastfeeding, and newborn care during COVID-19. If you have questions about your individual situation, talk to your […]
READ MOREHow the Biden Administration Could Affect Families and Nannies
By A New England Nanny 13 0It’s a new year, and we have a new President, which means new policies are on the way. Our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services takes a look at how legislation from the Biden administration could affect families and nannies. With President Biden now in the White House, what does this mean for families and the […]
READ MOREHelp for the Holidays and Remote Learning
By A New England Nanny 27 0As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in our area, many schools that have either full-time in-person learning or a hybrid model have begun going to remote learning. Even if your children have been attending in-person, you may not feel comfortable continuing until the pandemic is more under control. But whether your own children will be […]
READ MOREHere are the Presidential Candidates’ Child Care Plans
By A New England Nanny 33 0Election Day is not far away, and while both Donald Trump and Joe Biden have many differences, families may be wondering about their plans regarding child care costs and related issues. GTM Payroll Services, our payroll partner, offers this objective comparison of the two presidential candidates’ child care plans and what it could mean for […]
READ MOREHow to Talk to Children About Returning to School During the Pandemic
By A New England Nanny 24 0While children may not understand the full scope of the COVID-19 pandemic, they do know that the world is different. In many cases, they left school in March or April to continue learning virtually—and many finished their school years from home. As schools welcomed students back last month, children who are attending in-person may have […]
READ MORENational Nanny Recognition Week 2020
By A New England Nanny 83 0National Nanny Recognition Week (NNRW) is September 20-26, 2020. It’s a time to celebrate our nannies and the amazing job they do. For more than 20 years, NNRW has brought awareness to the dedicated work nannies do, not for the money or perks, but for a true love of children. We couldn’t agree more […]
READ MOREConcerned About the Coronavirus Outbreak at a Local Daycare?
By A New England Nanny 37 0You may have heard about the recent coronavirus outbreak at a local daycare – the facility at Albany Medical Center. This is the situation all parents that use daycare centers want to avoid, but in these times, there is the risk of an outbreak happening at similar locations. While using a private, in-home caregiver is not risk-free, […]
READ MORENanny or Daycare in a Post-Pandemic World?
By A New England Nanny 44 0Many parents are returning to work as businesses begin to reopen. Some may not feel comfortable sending children to a facility with teachers and other kids. Our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services has provided guidance for families looking to decide on a nanny or daycare in a post-pandemic world. Now that stay-at-home orders are being […]
READ MORECapital Region Summer Child Care During COVID-19
By A New England Nanny 31 0The pandemic has caused a lot of uncertainty for parents, particularly regarding their plans for summer child care during COVID-19. Our agency’s director Melissa Schoonmaker spoke with WNYT about the questions and concerns we’ve heard from families, and what options are available. Watch the news story below and then contact us at (518) 348-0400 and […]
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