The 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...
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What to Know about Dependent Care FSAs and Returning to the Classroom
With 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...
Get Independence Day Fireworks Safety Tips Here
With many subdued 4th of July gatherings last year, we could see an explosion - literally - of celebrations this year, with COVID-19 restrictions lifted. But every year there are too many injuries sustained due to unsafe fireworks use. KidsHealth.org offers these...
8 Tips for Safely Grilling at Home
As warmer weather hits, the smell of food on the grill fills the air. According to the National Fire Protection Association, nearly 9,000 home fires involve grills each year. With this in mind, it’s important to brush up on barbeque safety. Consider the following tips...
What’s in the American Rescue Plan for Families and Caregivers?
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...
Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Newborn Care During COVID-19
The 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...
How the Biden Administration Could Affect Families and Nannies
It'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...
Help for the Holidays and Remote Learning
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...
Here are the Presidential Candidates’ Child Care Plans
Election 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...