On Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) endorsed a low-dose version of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11. The approved vaccine is one-third of the amount given to adults. With the CDC’s green light, parents can now seek vaccinations for their children immediately. The Food and Drug […]
READ MOREDo You Have Work-from-Home Paranoia? Help Manage It
By A New England Nanny 16 0Managing Work-From-Home Paranoia As we all know, working from home (WFH) has become the norm for many organizations across the country this past year due to COVID-19 restrictions. This change has almost entirely eliminated the social aspect of the physical workplace, which has made it difficult for some employees to fully understand what their co-workers […]
READ MOREDoes the CDC Recommend COVID-19 Vaccinations for Pregnant Individuals?
By A New England Nanny 22 0The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently strengthened its recommendation for pregnant individuals to get the COVID-19 vaccine as the agency strives to promote greater vaccination rates amid an increase in cases of the Delta variant. This recommendation comes in tandem with new guidance on the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant […]
READ MOREWhat to Know about Dependent Care FSAs and Returning to the Classroom
By A New England Nanny 23 0With schools set to reopen in the fall, parents will need to make many arrangements, including purchasing supplies, child care for kids not at school age, and more. Our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services’ software provider, isolved, offers this look at how dependent care FSAs can assist with costs associated with returning to the classroom. […]
READ MOREWhat’s in the American Rescue Plan for Families and Caregivers?
By A New England Nanny 19 0The $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 21 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 22 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 38 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 47 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 33 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 […]
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