As 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 26 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 18 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 71 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 31 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 35 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 24 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 […]
READ MOREFurniture Safety Guide for Parents and Nannies
By A New England Nanny 40 0A home might seem like one of the safest places for a child to play, but household furniture carries many unforeseen dangers, especially for young children. And now that kids are home for basically the entire day during the COVID-19 lockdown, the chances for unsafe behavior have increased. This furniture safety guide provides advice and […]
READ MOREHow to Avoid Burnout While Working From Home During COVID-19
By A New England Nanny 47 0For many workers, their new “normal” routine consists of getting out of bed and logging on to work. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has shifted the workplace from the office to kitchen tables and living rooms for thousands of employees. This shift to telecommuting has made it possible for employees to work while staying […]
READ MOREWays to Manage Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic
By A New England Nanny 34 0The coronavirus public health crisis has changed what we used to consider “normal.” Chances are you, your nanny, and your children have been feeling the stress caused by the current situation. iSolved, the payroll platform our agency uses, has this advice on how to manage stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. The current situation with the […]
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